Section A
Directions:In this section,you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations.At the end of each conversation,one or more questions will be asked about what Was said.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause.During the pause,you must read thefour choices marked A.,B),C)and D). and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet l with a single line through the centre.
1.A.He is pleased to sit on the committee.
B.He iS willing to offer the woman a hand.
C.He will tell the woman his decision later.
D.He would like to become a club member.
2.A.Their planned trip to Vancouver is obviously overpriced.
B.They should borrow a guide book instead of buying one.
C.The guide books in the library have the latest information.
D.The library Can help order guide books about Vancouver.
3.A.He regrets having taken the history course.
B.He finds little interest in the history books.
C.He has trouble finishing his reading assignments.
D.He has difficulty writing the weekly book report.
4.A.The man had better choose another restaurant.
B.The new restaurant is a perfect place for dating.
C.The new restaurant caught her fancy immediately.
D.The man has good taste in choosing the restaurant.
5.A.He has been looking forward to spring.
B.He has been waiting for the winter sale.
C.He will clean the woman,s boots for spring.
D.He will help the woman put things away.
6.A.At a tailor’s.
B.At Bob’s home.
C.In a clothes store.
D.In a theatre.
7.A.His guests favor Tibetan drinks.
B.His water is quite extraordinary.
C.Mineral water is good for health.
D.Plain water will serve the purpose.
8.A.Report the result of a discussion.
B.Raise some environmental issues.
C.Submit an important document.
D.Revise an environmental report.
Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
9.A.They pollute the soil used to cover them.
B.They are harmful to nearby neighborhoods.
C.The rubbish in them takes long to dissolve.
D.The gas they emit is extremely poisonous.
10.A.Growing population.
B.Packaging materials.
C.Changed eating habits.
D.Lower production cost.
11.A.By saving energy.
B.By using less aluminum.
C.By reducing poisonous wastes.
D.By making the most of materials.
12.A.We are running out of natural resources soon.
B.Only combined efforts can make a difference.
C.The waste problem will eventually hurt all of us.
D.All of us can actually benefit from recycling.
Questions l3 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
13.A.Miami.
B.Vancouver.
C.Belling ham.
D.Boston.
14.A.To get information on one—way tickets to Canada.
B.To inquire about the price of“Super Saver”seats.
C.To get advice on how to fly as cheaply as possible.
D.To inquire about the shortest route to drive home.
15.A.Join a tourist group.
B.Choose a major airline.
C.Avoid trips in public holidays.
D.Book tickets as early as possible.
Section B
Directions:In this section,you will hear 3 short passages.At the end of each passage,you will hear some questions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A.,B),C.and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet l with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Questions l6 t0 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16.A.There are mysterious stories behind his works.
B.There are many misunderstandings about him.
C.His works have no match worldwide.
D.His personal history is little known.
17.A.He moved to Strat ford—on—Avon in his childhood.
B.He failed to go beyond grammar sch001.
C.He was a member of the town council.
D.He once worked in a well—known acting company.
18.A.Writers of his time had no means to protect their works.
B.Possible sources of clues about him were lost in a fire.
C.His works were adapted beyond recognition.
D.People of his time had little interest in him.
Passage Two
Questions l9 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard
19.A.It shows you have been ignoring your health
B. It can seriously affect your thinking process
C.It is an early warning of some illness.
D.It is a symptom of too much pressure.
20.A.Reduce our workload.
B.Control our temper.
C.Use painkillers for relief
D.Avoid masking syrup toms_
21.A. Lying down and having some sleep.
B.Rubbing and pressing one’s back.
C.Going out for a walk
D.Listening to light music
Passage Three
Questions 22 t0 25 are based on the passage you have just heard
22.A.Depending heavily on loans.
B.Having no budget plans at all.
C.Spending beyond one's means
D.Leaving no room for large bills
23.A.Many of them can be cut.
B. All of them have to be covered.
C.Their payment cannot be delayed
D.They eat up most of the family income
24.A.Rent a house instead of buying one.
B. Discuss the problem in the family.
C.Make a conservation plan
D.Move to a cheaper Place
25.A.Financial issues plaguing a family.
B.Difficulty in making both ends meet.
C.Family budget problems and solutions
D.New ways to boost family income