Section A
11. [A] She loves walking to work.
[B] She has to save money for her journey.
[C] She doesn't like the company she worked with.
[D] It took her too much time to go to work.
12. [A] Edward will certainly be here on time.
[B] Nobody will be here on time.
[C] He is not sure whether Edward will be here on time.
[D] Maybe Edward will be here on time.
13. [A] She was using the wrong paint.
[B] She has run out of paintbrushes.
[C] She doesn't feel like going to class.
[D] She has dropped out of art and is now in drama.
14. [A] The woman should lose 10 pounds.
[B] The woman should gain 5 pounds.
[C] The woman should not worry.
[D] The woman should buy some new clothes.
15. [A] Forty yuan. [B] Thirty yuan.
[C] Thirty-five yuan. [D] Forty-five yuan.
16. [A] He'll definitely go.
[B] He'll probably not to go since he is busy.
[C] He'll not regret missing a chance like that.
[D] He'll probably not to go since he is not interested.
17. [A] At the man's house.[B] In a restaurant.
[C] In a grocer's.[D] In a hotel.
18. [A] The man could not wait to see Susan.
[B] Susan is eager to pass the information she knows.
[C] Susan talks to people only on the phone.
[D] The man always knows the latest news in town.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. [A] That the library opens at 8:00.
[B] That no one else has read the articles.
[C] That none of the material he needs is available.
[D] That reserve materials can be taken out of the library.
20. [A] He is not cooperative.
[B] He will be in his office all afternoon.
[C] He has not read any of the articles himself.
[D] He already brought in extra copies of the articles.
21. [A] Return early the next day.
[B] Photocopy the articles he needs.
[C] Ask professor Grand for a copy of the articles.
[D] Wait until the girl has finished with her articles.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
22. [A] The election for senator. [B] The election for treasurer.
[C] The election for secretary. [D] The election for president.
23. [A] They are competing against each other in an election.
[B] The man is writing the woman's speech.
[C] The man is interviewing the woman.
[D] The woman is planning the man's campaign.
24. [A] Make posters. [B] Write a speech.
[C] Answer questions. [D] Study chemistry.
25. [A] Compare their lectures. [B] Review the man's talk.
[C] Prepare questions to ask candidates. [D] Vote in the school election.
答案和解析:
Section A
11. M: Then why did you decide to quit your former job?
W: That's because of the journey. It took me about two hours to get to work. Your firm is within walking distance.
Q: Why does the woman want to change her job?
【解析】选[D]。男士问女士为什么辞了以前的工作。女士说因为她每天要花两个小时去上班,同时流露出羡慕男士的公司离其住所近,[A]错误。女士所说的journey,指路程而不是旅行,[B]错误。[C]项未提及。[D]中说女士不想在上班的路上花太多的时间,符合题意。
12. W: Do you think Edward will get here on time for the job interview?
M: If he doesn't, nobody will.
Q: What does the man mean?
【解析】选[A]。这道题关键在于听懂男士的回答。女士问他Edward能否准时参加面试,男士并未直接回答,而是说:如果他不能的话,那么就没有人能了,言外之意就是他肯定会准时到达。
13. M: Hey, you should be doing your art class now. Why are you here?
W: I realized I've no talent for drawing. Drama is a better alternative than those brushes.
Q: What does the woman mean?
【解析】选[D]。女士的回答中,Drama is a better alternative than those brushes是这个对话中的关键点。[D]项表明她已经退出了艺术课,而选择了戏剧课,故为答案。
14. W: Oh dear, I gained these 10 pounds in the last 3 months, none of my clothes fit any more.
M: I wouldn't complain, you look much better. In fact, you can gain another 5 pounds and still look good.
Q: What does the man mean?
【解析】选[C]。每每女士为自己的体重大惊小怪时,男士常会给予一定的安慰和劝说。对话中男士说you look much better. In fact, you can gain another 5 pounds and still look good表明,男士劝女士不应为其体重担心。