I. Listening Comprehension

录音材料及参考答案 I. Listening Comprehension Section A Directions In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. M Most of the girls in this class are tall for their age. Among them, who is the tallest one? W Mary is shorter than Anna and Kate, who are both shorter than Jane. Q Who is the tallest? 2. M The plane for London left 20 minutes ago. We missed it. W That’s right. It’s already 205. What shall we do? Q What time did the plane leave? 3. M Why didn’t your husband come here for dinner last night? W Oh, he came back from Korea yesterday afternoon and was too tired to come. He also visited Japan, Singapore and Malaysia. Q Which country did the woman’s husband visit last? 4. M Now, what seems to be the trouble, Mrs. Green? W Oh, Mr. Smith, I feel very tired these days, and last night I had a headache. Q What is Mr. Smith? 5. M Hello, can you tell me how to read this word? W Sorry, I have to look it up in the dictionary. Q What does the woman mean? 6. M Why don’t you go with me to a big city? Maybe we can have a very comfortable life there. W I was born here, my elderly parents here love me so deeply and I love living here. Q What does the man want the woman to do? 7. M I can’t decide whether to buy a new bicycle or try to find a second hand one. W A new bicycle will cost you lot of money. I don’t think it is worth doing so. Q What does the woman suggest? 8. M Is this Bus 13 going to the hospital? W This is Bus 13, but it doesn’t go to the hospital. You’ll have to go across the street and take a No. 30. Q Why can’t the man get on this bus? 9. M Excuse me, the restaurant is so crowded. There is no other seat. Do you mind if I sit down here? W No, of course not. Q What does the woman mean? 10. M Can you help me? I haven’t done it before. W It’s easy. All you do is to look through the window and see them. Press the button and you will take a nice picture. Q What is the woman showing the man to do?

Section B Directions In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. This is radio station KSRF in Santa Monica, California. It’s time for the noon weather report, brought to you today by the English Coffee Shop on Montana at Seventh Street in Santa Monica — it’s open twenty-four hours a day with the best food in Santa Monica. At twelve o’clock, the sun is out after a cloudy morning. The wind is from the west at three miles an hour, and the temperature is seventy-eight degrees with waves which are two to three feet high. Good waves! If you are driving to the beach this afternoon, park at the north end of the beach. The south end parking field is already full. Have a good time at the beach! This weather report has been brought to you by the English Coffee Shop on Montana at Seventh Street in Santa Monica—it’s open twenty-four hours a day with the best food in Santa Monica. Questions 11. What is the weather like at the noon? 12. How high are the waves? 13. What does the radio station advertise?

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. Chanel, the world’s oldest dog, celebrated her 21st birthday on Wednesday with a certificate from the Guinness Book of Records and a visit to a dog hotel and spa. It is reported that 21-year- old in dog age is equivalent to 120 years old in human. Chanel, once a rescue dog from New York, wore an orange sweater and red glasses as her owner accepted the award marking her longevity. The record authority reviewed a veterinarian’s certificate, statements from four witnesses and photographs to verify Chanel’s age. Chanel became the world’s oldest dog following the death of Butch, the 28-year-old former record holder, in 2003. Though visible nervous and shaking at times, Chanel posed for photographers as she sat on a red mini-sofa. Chanel’s owner got her pet from a shelter when the dog was six weeks old. Although Chanel could run miles in her younger days, now she suffers from joint problems and spends most of her days at home. Questions 14. Which of the following is NOT the award given by ‘Guinness Book of Records to Chanel? 15. How could the record verify Chanel’s age? 16. Why should Chanel spend most of her time at home?

Section C Directions In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet. Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer. M I’m so sick. I don’t feel well. W You’ve been sick quite a bit since you got here, haven’t you? M Well, for the past few weeks, the weather in this city has been changing a lot. It’s awful. One day it’s hot outside, and the next day it’s raining. No matter what I put on, I’m always not dressed properly for that day. W You just haven’t learned to predict the changing climate in this city yet. Many newcomers complain about the same problem. I’ve been here for four years and I rarely get sick because I’m always dressed properly for the weather. But when I first came, that was a different story. M I know. But what can I do now? W Actually, there is something you can do. I heard that there’s a weather hotline you can call in the morning. That will tell you the temperature for the day. M Yes. I think I’ve heard of that hotline. W I’d like to find out if it really helps. Maybe you can give them a call tomorrow morning and see if it helps your situation. M Not me! I heard that it’s very expensive and I don’t have that kind of money. (Listen again, please)

Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation. Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. W Hi, young man. Could you tell me something about yourself and why you are applying for this job? M I left school three months ago. I got As in nearly every subject. I am not going to university because I have to support my family now. My father has recently retired. My parents need money for my younger brother and sister’s tuition fees. W I see. Have you had any working experience? M I worked in a radio factory for two months. W That’s a very short time, isn’t it? M Yes. The factory wanted extra people for their busy season. W I understand. Why are you interested in this job? M My wish is to become a skilled technician. Will I be trained here? W Partly. If you pass our tests, you’ll be able to go to technical school classes twice a week. The tests are held after you have been here for three months. We’ll know by then if you’re suitable for the job. M That’s fine. I will make sure that I pass. W All right. I’ll give you a chance. My secretary will tell you whom to see. You could start work on the first day of next month. Is that all right? M Yes, and thank you very much indeed. (Listen again, please) 参考答案第 I 卷 I. Listening Comprehension Section A 1~5 CCBAB 6~10 DBCAD Section B 11~13 ADD 14~16 BDC Section C 17. ill / sick 18. weather 19. changing 20. pay 21. support his family 22. radio factory 23. skilled technician 24. pass the tests II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A 25. an 26. was given 27. before 28. making 29. It 30. can’t 31. had set 32. being 33. that 34. what 35. over 36. more effective 37. would 38. to deal 39. planned 40. because of Section B 41~45 DBEAF 46~50 HJIKG III. Reading Comprehension Section A 51~55 BACCA 56~60 DBADB 61~65 ACBAD Section B 66~69 CDBD 70~73 BBDA 74~77 BCAD Section C 78. missing opportunities for promotion when abroad 79. Positive. 80. Ability to speak the client’s language 81. better control the whole negotiation process

第 II 卷 I. Translation 1. It is pretty easy for us to fall behind without effort. 2. If convenient, please arrange for a car to pick me up at the airport. 3. It has been raining for two weeks, so the coach has no choice but to consider putting off the match. II. Guided Writing 略