Part Ⅰ LISTENING COMPREHENSION
Section 1
Directions:In this section,you will hear 10 short conversations.At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause.During the pause,you must read the four choices marked A,B,C and D,and decide which is the best answer.
1.A.See a doctor B.Stay in bed for a few days.
C.Get treatment in a better hospital. D.Make a phone call to the doctor.
2.A.The 2 00 train will arrive earlier.
B.The 2 30 train has a dining car.
C.The woman prefers to take the 2 30 train.
D.They are going to have some fast food on the train.
3.A.She has been longing to attend Harvard University.
B.She’ll consider the man’s suggestion carefully.
C.She has finished her project with Dr.Garcia’s help.
D.She’ll consult Dr.Garcia about entering graduate school.
4.A.Alice didn’t seem to be nervous during her speech.
B.Alice needs more training in making public speeches.
C.The man can hardly understand Alice’s presentation.
D.The man didn’t think highly of Alice’s presentation.
5.A.It’s worse than 30 years ago.
B.It remains almost the same as before.
C.There are more extremes in the weather.
D.There has been a significant rise in temperature.
6.A.At a publishing house. B.At a bookstore.
C.In a reading room. D.In Prof.Jordan’s office.
7.A.The man can stay in her brother’s apartment.
B.Her brother can help the man find a cheaper hotel.
C.Her brother can find an apartment for the man.
D.The man should have booked a less expensive hotel.
8.A.Priority should be given to listening.
B.It’s most helpful to read English newspapers every day.
C.It’s more effective to combine listening with reading.
D.Reading should come before listening.
9.A.It can help solve complex problems.
B.It will most likely prove ineffective.
C.It is a new weapon against terrorists.
D.It will help detect all kinds of liars.
10.A.Help the company recruit graduate students.
B.Visit the electronics company next week.
C.Get a part-time job on campus before graduation.
D.Apply for a job in the electronics company.
Section 2
Conversation 1
Questions11to13are based on the following conversation.At the end of the conversation,you will be given15seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the conversation.
11.What are they mainly talking about in the conversation?
A.Transport. B.Customers. C.Relocation. D.Restaurants.
12.Which of the following is mentioned by Tim as a good reason for moving?
A.More office space. B.Convenient parking.
C.Fewer office workers. D.A near-by train station.
13.Why is Jane worried about winter in the new location?
A.It is much colder there. B.There are few activities.
C.There are no good restaurants. D.There is no cinema or theatre.
Conversation 2
Questions14to17are based on the following conversation.At the end of the conversation,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the conversation.
14.Miss Parkinson became interested in her own business____.
A.before she worked for the media company
B.when she was on holiday five years ago
C.after she went to therapists and classes
D.after her friend recommended it to her
15.Why did she ask her teachers to teach her at home?
A.She was busier than before. B.It was more convenient.
C.She liked to exercise at home. D.She was given a promotion.
16.Which of the following is NOT true according to the conversation?(https://www.daowen.com)
A.She recommended people to take classes.
B.She was willing to pay more for classes at home.
C.She left her job immediately after her promotion.
D.She regarded the business as a pastime at first.
17.Why did she finally leave her job?
A.She got bored with her job. B.She saw an opportunity.
C.She needed the money. D.She was forced to leave.
Conversation 3
Questions18to20are based on the following conversation.At the end of the conversation,you will be given20seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the conversation.
18.Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the single-lens reflex?
A.Different lenses can be used. B.Focusing is easier.
C.You can see what you are taking.D.It is cheaper and lighter.
19.According to the shop assistant,the main difference between the two types of cameras lies in____.
A.lens B.price C.weight D.size
20.It can be inferred from the conversation that the customer is more likely to buy________in the end.
A.a single-lens camera B.nothing
C.a rangefinder camera D.several lenses instead
Section 3
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 choice marked A,B,C and D.
Passage 1
21.Which of the following details about the front of the house is CORRECT?
A.The front is pink. B.The curtain is drawn.
C.No window can be seen. D.There are two doors.
22.What is to the immediate left side of the house?
A.A washing line.B.Another house.C.A flat area.D.A chimney.
23.Where is the small town in the picture?
A.Between two hills. B.Further to the left of the house.
C.At the back of the house. D.At the side of a hill.
Passage 2
24.When did Ben first become interested in Mongolia?
A.When he grew up. B.When he learned Mongolian.
C.When he returned home. D.When he was nine years old.
25.Where did he spend most of his teenage years?
A.In Mongolia.B.In the Arab world.
C.In his hometown. D.In some other regions.
26.We learn from the passage that Ben____while doing his master’s degree.
A.became interested in classical Mongolian
B.learned classical and modern Mongolian
C.gave up modern Mongolian
D.mastered modern Mongolian
27.Which of the following details is NOT true according to the passage?
A.Ben wants to visit Mongolia when the weather is warm.
B.Ben considers the travel expense reasonable.
C.The trip today is expensive considering inflation.
D.Ben was unable to travel to Mongolia in1971.
Passage 3
28.Which is the height of towers at Sky Greens vertical farm?
A.9 meters. B.20 meters. C.100 meters. D.40 meters.
29.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A.The farm sells its vegetables to a local supermarket.
B.The farm uses less water and energy to grow vegetables.
C.The farm causes less pollution in its production.
D.The farm sells at the same price as imported produce
30.According to the passage,one particular advantage of the Sky Greens is____.
A.local climate B.local support
C.plan for expansion D.closeness to the city
Section 4
Directions:In this section,you will hear a passage three times.When the passage is read for the first time,you should listen carefully for its general idea.When the passage is read for the second time,you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard.Finally,when the passage is read for the third time,you should check what you have written.
The first copyright law in the United States was passed by Congress in 1790.In 1976Congress enacted the latest copyright law, 31 the technological developments that had occurred since the passage of the Copyright Act of 1909.For example,in 1909,anyone who wanted to make a single copy of a 32 work for personal use had to do so by hand.The very process 33 a limitation on the quantity of materials copied.Today,a photocopier can do the work in seconds;the limitation has disappeared.The 1909 Law did not provide full protection for films and sound recordings,nor did it 34 the need to protect radio and television.As a result, 35 of the law and abuses of the intent of the law have lessened the 36 rewards of authors,artists,and producers.The 1976Copyright Act has not prevented these abuses fully,but it has clarified the legal rights of the injured parties and given them an 37 for remedy.
Since 1976 the Act has been 38 to include computer software and guidelines have been adopted for fair use of television broadcasts.These changes have cleared up much of the confusion and conflict that followed 39 the 1976 legislation.
The fine points of the law are decided by the courts and by acceptable common practice over time.As these decisions and agreements are made,we modify our behavior accordingly.For now,we need to 40 the law and its guidelines as accurately as we can and to act in a fair manner.