1995年1月听力原文
Section A
1. W: You wanted to see me, Mr. Wright?
M: Yes, Miss Gray. You’ll have to start getting to work on time, or your service will no longer be needed here.
Q: What happened to Miss Gray?
2. M: You know, I’m just not too sure if the new salary will be high enough or even the new position is really what I want. Besides, I like the work that I am doing now.
W: It sounds as though you’ve already made up your mind about what you are going to do.
Q: What is the man thinking about?
3. W: I’m looking for textbook for my Psychology course. It’s called “Introduction to Educational Psychology”. Do you have it?
M: Yes, we do. You’ll find it in Section 24 on the top shelf.
Q: What’s the man’s occupation?
4. W: Oh, this is a beautiful city. I’m really glad I’ve brought my camera.
M: Yes, there are lots of things to take pictures of here. But I hope you will not plan to spend all your time taking pictures. I have some friends who would like to meet you.
Q: What does the man want the woman to do?
5. M: Why are you so sure that Anne didn’t commit the crime?
W: She couldn’t have committed that crime because I was with her. And we were out of town on that day.
Q: Where was the crime most probably committed?
6. M: Isn’t it rather cold outside, Sally?
W: It is a bit, but I can’t stand the terrible smoke inside. I’d rather stay here if you don’t mind.
Q: Why does the woman want to stay outside?
7. W: We’ve lived here in Thornton for 5 years now and I think its time to have the house painted.
M: You’re right. Mr. Johns, our neighbor, just had his house painted. But we cannot afford to do it only if paint it ourselves.
Q: Who is going to paint it ourselves.
8. W: I still can’t get over the show last Saturday evening. I keep having frightening dreams all night.
M: So, next time before you walk into a theatre, make sure what you are going to see.
Q: What do we learn from this conversation?
9. W: How was the job interview? I think you’ll make a good journalist. I remember you as the best writer of the class.
M: Well, in fact, my application was turned down. They were looking for people with experience in the profession.
Q: Why didn’t the man get the job?
10. W: We have to face the fact that it is a little hard to get fuel for the car.
M: Between you and me, I think there is always a way to get around this problem.
Q: What does the man mean?

Section B
Passage One
In the United States, many people once lived in large, two and story homes. Today, many people would like to live in such houses but most people can’t. They don’t have enough money to buy them or even to make the first payment. So, many people rent from month to month. But some Americans really want to live in a house of their own. So they build their own home. They buy a house that is situated in an area where house are cheaper. It is better to reside in a bad part of town, they think, than not to live in a house at all. Or they buy an old house and redesign it. Then they decorate it with old style furniture. Sometimes they can male an old house look more beautiful than a new one. Usually, it is not difficult for people to find an old home to buy. Many older people decide that they don’t need a big home after their children leave. So they sell their house and move into a comfortable apartment. But when people move into a house, they sometimes have problems. Home owners have to do their own maintenance. For example. If the roof leaks, one can not ask the landlord to fix it. On the other hand, people can redesign their homes in any way they want without having to be afraid of being thrown out by the landlord.

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. Why don’t many Americans live in large two and three story houses?
12. Why is it easy to find old houses for sale?
13. What problem will people have after they buy a house?

Passage Two
Lions prefer to eat without having to do much work. When resting in the shade, they! Are also watching the sky. And if they see birds fly down, they immediately sense that something must be happening. Even in the heat of the day. They will certainly arise and run a mile across the plains to find out what is going on. If another animal has made a kill, they will drive it off and take the dead animal for themselves. A grown lion can easily consume 60 pounds of meat at a single feeding. Often, they eat until it seems painful for them to lie down. The female lions are leaner and swifter, and as a result, are better hunters than the males. Most kills are made at night or just before dawn. The kill is the most exciting moment in the day-to-day existence of the lions, since these great beasts spend most of their time-about 20 hours a day-sleeping and resting. Lions are also social cats. And during these times of leisure, they love to romp against each other, and the young lions are always playing among themselves and with their parents.

Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. What do we learn about lions from what we have just heard?
15. Why do the lions watch the birds in the sky?
16. Why are the females generally better hunters than the males?

Passage Three
To be successful in a job interview, you should demonstrate certain personal and professional qualities. You need to create a good image in the limited time available, usually from 30 to 45 minutes. You must make a positive impression which the interviewer will remember while he interviews other candidates. The following are some qualities you should especially pay attention to during an interview. First of all, you should take care to appear to be properly dressed. The right clothes worn at the right time can win respect of the interviewer and his confidence in your judgement. It may not be true that clothes you wear. Secondly, you should pay close attention to your manner of speaking, since speech is a reflection of personality. You should reflect confidence by speaking in a clear voice, loud enough to be heard, without being aggressive or overpowering. You should be prepared to talk knowledgeably about the requirements of the position you are applying for. Finally, to be really impressive you must convey a sense of self-confidence and enthusiasm for work. If you display these characteristics, with just a little luck, you’ll certainly succeed in the typical personnel interview.

Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. How long does an interview usually last according to the speaker?
18. How can one give the interviewer a good first impression?
19. What should be the best manner of speaking for a job-seeker during an interview?
20. What is the main idea of the short talk you have just heard?