Unit 7
Section A
1. A. The file. B. The briefcase. C. The laptop. D. The case.
2. A. John B. John’s sister. C. The man. D. The woman.
3. A. Ten hours. B. Eleven hours. C. Twelve hours. D. Thirteen hours.
4. A. In the library B. In the book shop.
C. In the classroom. D. In the publishing house.
5. A. Visiting relatives. B. Job hunting.
C. Vacation plan. D. Working experience.
6. A. Meet Mrs. Dallyn. B. Talk with the physician.
C. Examine his patient. D. Deal with something urgent.
7. A. Attending a concert. B. Having a meal.
C. Furnishing a hall. D. Buying some food.
8. A. She forgot to call him. B. She said something impolite.
C. Shi didn’t accept his apology. D. She criticized him severely.
9. A. Her husband has some problems with his hearing.
B. Her husband never listens to what she says.
C. She seldom has time to talk with her husband.
D. She shares little in common with her husband.
10. A. The restaurant doesn’t open for business on weekends.
B. The restaurant has already been fully reserved.
C. The restaurant has no reservation service on weekends.
D. The restaurant is on a first-come-first-served basis.
Answer
A
M: Please hand me the file in my brief case.
W: Is your briefcase the one next to your laptop?
Q: What does the man want?
B
W: Please gibe this gift to John and ask him to give it to his sister.
M: John is out for a meeting. I will keep it.
Q: Who is a gift for?
D
M: What is the business hour of the supermarket at the corner?
W: From 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends.
Q: Hong long is the supermarket open on weekends?
B
W: Excuse me, where can I find an English-Chinese dictionary?
M: The regular-priced ones are on the second shelf. We also have some on discount over there.
Q: Where does the conversation probably take place?
C
W: Do you have any plan for the coming winter vacation?
M: I’ve been considering visiting my grandparents in Guangzhou, or finding a part-time job to gain some experience. It’s hard to make a decision.
Q: What are they talking about?
A
M: Is Mrs. Dallyn in? I have something urgent to talk with her.
W: Would you mind waiting a few minutes? Mrs. Dallyn is being examined by her physician now.
Q: What will the man probably do next?
B
W: The hall is well furnished. And the music is wonderful.
M: Let me decide where to eat next time. It is ridiculous to pay so much for such terrible food.
Q: What are the two people probably doing?
B
W: Do you think Rodger will forgive my shouting at him yesterday?
M: Why don’t you give him a call and apologize?
Q: Why should the woman apologize to Rodger?
B
M: Why not tell your husband you want him to take his share of the housework?
W: He always turns a deaf ear to what I say.
Q: What is the woman’s problem?
C
M: Hello, I’d like to book a table foe tomorrow evening.
W: Sorry, sir. We don’t take reservations on weekends
Q: What can we learn about the restaurant?
Section B
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
A. The area he lives in is too crowded and noisy.
B. His neighbors are too noisy at night.
C. His house is not big and new enough.
D. His house is falling down.
12. A. For seven years. B. For more than a year.
C. For several months. D. For several days.
13. A. it is peaceful and quiet, just right for him.
B. He is not pleased with it at all.
C. It is still too noisy with a busy road on one side.
D. It is too far away from his old flat.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. They were believed to possess supernatural abilities.
B. They could influence political decisions.
C. They had high positions.
D. They performed in the royal courts.
15. A. He set foot on the Broadway stage. B. He didn’t follow the tradition.
C. He wore unique costumes on the stage. D. He brought back a sense of wonder.
16. A. Her fluency in speaking different languages.
B. Her winning the Gold Medal of Magic.
C. Her ability to turn paper into real butterflies.
D. Her breaking the gender barriers.
Answer
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. Why does the writer want to move away? (B)
How long has he been looking for a new flat? (C)
What does he think of the last flat the agent recommends to him? (B)
I moved to this area seven years age. Ever since I moved into this flat, I’ve had trouble in falling asleep at night because my neighbors are too noisy. I have had enough of this and decided to move away. I have been looking for a new flat since the beginning of this year. Every week I go to the house agent’s office, but it’s the same story. The man always says that he may have something by the end of the week. I have seen a few flats during my search but I don’t like any of them. One flat I saw had been empty for two years and it had a busy road on one side and a railway on the other! Last week I went there again. This time I wouldn’t have any noisy neighbors. I went to see it at once. I was frightened because it was next to a cemetery. Just imagine what a terrible thing it is to have dead people as neighbors.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
Which of the following statements is NOT true about early magicians? (A)
Why is Henning best remembered? (D)
What makes jade amazing? (C)
The origin of magic dated back to ancient Egypt around 2600 BC when a magician was asked to entertain King Cheops. In early days, magicians were believed to have supernatural abilities. As a result, they used magic to gain positions in the royal court and influence religious beliefs and political decisions. Today’s clever audience, however, recognize that magicians just use skillful tricks to entertain crowds.
Theatrical magic began to lose attraction by the 1930s, and almost 40 years passed before magic appealed to the audience again. In the early 1970s, Doug Henning, a Canadian, burst onto the scene, and the magic regained its fascination. Henning departed from the traditional costume and instead wore long hair, jeans and bright T-shirts, which earned him the name “the hippie magician”. Henning is best remembered for bringing a sense of wonder back to the American audience with his Broadway production, The Magic Show.
While Henning broke image barriers in the world of magic, one of the today’s popular magicians has successfully broken gender barriers. Jade began performing magic tricks for customers of a San Francisco magic store where she worked when in high school. Then she went on to become the first woman to win the Gold Medal of Magic. Jade amazes her audience by bringing paper butterflies to life and by creating snowstorms, and her fluency in several languages has allowed her to become one of the world’s leading international magicians.
Section C
Some scientists think that animals are more __17__than humans have realized. They have speculated about which animals are the smartest. There is some argument on this subject. Most scientists have been able to agree and position the same animals ___18___ according to their intelligence. Here are five of our world’s brainiest beasts.
Great asps
A few world-famous apes have learned to communicate with humans using sign language. The most famous gorilla can sign over 1.000 words and understands quite a bit of spoken English.
Dolphins
These mammals communicate with each other by making high-pitched sounds. Some scientists believe they can even communicate __19__. Dolphins have proven themselves to be easily trained. The US army has even taught dolphins to help disarm mines under water.
Parrots
You’ve probably heard of talking parrots before, but you might think they dimply reproduce sounds. Parrots can do much more than that. They can grasp the idea of things being the same of different, big or small, many or few. They also can learn grammar and ___20__.
Elephants
___21__, people have noticed that elephants seem to be unusually clever. Elephants also have ___22__ memories. They can recognize one another after years of separation.
Dogs
Dogs have learned to help people in many ways. They can lead the blind, sniff out drugs, and ___23___accident victims. Many per owners claim their dogs can read their __24___.
The more we learn about animals, the more they surprise us. In time, they might prove smarter than we ever imagined.
Answer
intelligent
at the top of the list
abstract ideas
start conversations
Throughout history
amazing
rescue
emotions
Section D
Blanks 25 through 28 are based on the following conversation
What are they talking about?
A __25__plan .
What does the man like?
He likes __26__.
What can be learned about Hakone?
It is a famous hot spring __27__.
What will they probably do next?
To get some __28__ to look at the price..
Complete the form. Writ One Word for each answer.
Answer
25. holiday/vacation
26. fishing
27. resort
28. booklets
M: Do you feel like taking a winter holiday?
W: Mmm….where would you like to go?
M: I read an article in the magazine about Bantayan Island. It’s very quiet and we can go fishing in a very beautiful setting.
W: Sounds nice… but what can I do if you go fishing?
M: Then where do you feel like going?
W: Mmm… I prefer somewhere with shops or beautiful landscapes.
M: Well, how about Hakone? The famous hot spring resort and there’s also a botanical garden with beautiful flowers.
W: Oh, great. Let’s go and get some booklets and look at the price.
Unit 8
Section A
1. A. 15 minutes. B. 30 minutes. C. 45 minutes. D. 50 minutes.
2. A. To the supermarket. B. To the café.
C. To her home. D. To the school.
3. A. Singing course. B. Dancing course. C. Sports course. D. Music course.
4. A. An ideal university. B. A job vacancy.
C. The man’s son. D. The man’s company.
5. A. He was busy last night. B. He attended Elaine’s party.
C. He didn’t enjoy the party. D. He was the only one invited.
6. A. Her illness gets worse. B. She is still sick in bed.
C. She feels much better. D. She is as healthy as she was.
7. A. He made the pudding himself. B. His wife made the pudding.
C. He bought the pudding. D. His wife bought the pudding.
8. A. He doesn’t accept the woman’s idea. B. He won’t go to the concert after the exam.
C. He quite agrees with the woman. D. He doesn’t take the final exam seriously.
9. A. She thought the salary unreasonable. B. She thought it was quite boring.
C. She liked staying with kids. D. She didn’t like the teaching material.
10. A. It has more customers than usual
B. It doesn’t have enough staff.
C. The staffs are short of experience.
D. The prices it offers are reasonable.
Answer
C
W: How long does it take you to drive home?
M: Usually it takes me 30 minutes. But it will take 15 minutes more when there is much traffic.
Q: How long does it take the man to drive home when there is a traffic jam?
A
M: Can you stay for another cup of coffee?
W: I’d love to, but I have got to get some food and prepare the dinner before the kids get back home.
Q: Where is the woman probably going?
B
M: I am going to drop the course.
W: Why? You’ve made great progress. You’ve grasped the basic steps and you can follow the rhythm.
Q: What course does the man take?
C
M: What would you do if you were in my place?
W: If I were you, I wouldn’t worry about your son. If he can’t enter an ideal university, at least he can work for you.
B
M: If only Vincent could go to Elaine’s party last night!
W: But he did.
Q: What does the woman say about Vincent?
C
M: I heard your mother had had an operation. How is she now?
W: Now she is out of bed.
Q: How is the woman’s mother?
D
W: The chocolate pudding is delicious. Did you make it yourself?
M: Of course not. My wife bought it in the bakery.
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
C
W: You’d better go to the concert after the final exam
M: I can’t agree with you more.
Q: What does the man mean?
C
M: I heard you found a part-time job to give English lessons to kids. How is it?
W: Well, it was not well paid and teaching the same course can be a little bit boring, but being with kids really makes me happy.
Q: What did the woman think of her job?
B
W: You wouldn’t believe the line at Burger King. It took me an hour to have lunch.
M: It has been short of hands recently.
Q: Why is there a long line in the restaurant?
Section B
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
A. Because her husband was too busy to share her work.
B. Because she wanted the house tidy for sale.
C. Because a clean house would be sold at a higher price.
D. Because she decided to move into a bigger house.
12. A. Because the agent had to leave for another city.
B. Because the buyers visited the agent unexpectedly.
C. Because the buyers were eager to see the house.
D. Because the buyers had to leave for home soon.
13. A. The writer and her husband lived in New York.
B. The writer was a good house-keeper.
C. The buyers’ house was always in a mess.
D. The buyers lived in a warm house.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. In 1992. B. In 1997. C. In 1998. D. In 2005.
15. A. She acted in several dramas in high school.
B. She became interested in performing at an early age.
C. She once wanted to become a magician.
D. She began her career at an Australian theatre group.
16. A. Her joining in the largest theatre group.
B. Her winning several award nominations.
C. Her performance in several Australian TV shows.
D. Her performance in a movie based on a novel.
Answer
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. Why did the writer become busy doing housework? (B)
Why did the writer’s agent visit her early in the morning? (D)
What can you infer from the passage? (C)
When my husband had got a promotion, we decided to move into a bigger house, and put ours for sale. Three weeks later, it was still on the market. I became a busy house-keeper. Every room, had to be kept tidy, and dishes had to be washed and put away when used.
Then one day the doorbell rang unexpectedly at 8 a.m. Sleepily I opened the door and saw our agent standing three with a couple from New York. “There was no time to call,” he explained. “The couple had to catch a plane home.”
The three people made their way past the dirty breakfast dishes on the kitchen table and into a bedroom with unmade bed. As I came into a bathroom to comb my hair, I heard the man say something to his wife. Then they both laughed.
Two days later, the agent phoned to tell me that the couple had bought the house. He repeated what the buyer had said when he handed over the check the following day, “ That house has a warm, lived-in feeling, just like ours.”
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
When did Blanchett win an Oscar Award? (D)
Which of the following is NOT true about Blanchett? (C)
What led Blanchett to the role in Elisabeth? (D)
Oscar winner Cate Blanchett knows what it’s like to be a queen. With her powerful performance in 1998 in the movie Elisabeth, Blanchett proved to the world that she could master almost any role.
Born near Melbourne in May 1969, Blanchett was often shy as a child, but she developed an early interest in performing. She recalls being deeply impressed by a magician at a birthday party when she was six years old. From that time on, she dreamed of becoming a performer, As a teenager, Blanchett served as her high school’s drama captain and acted in may production.
After graduation, she studied drama at Australia’s National Institute of Dramatic Art. She graduated in 1992 and began her career at the country’s largest theatre group. Before long, she began working on several Australian TB shows and movies. Within two years, she acted in her first Hollywood feature film, 1997’s Paradise Road. After that, she won a role in Oscar and Lucinda, which was based on an award-winning Australian novel. That role led to Elisabeth, which gave Blanchett her first of several Academy Award nominations. Her Oscar win came in 2005 for her portrayal of Katharine Hepburn in The Aviator.
Section C
An American proverb says, “Money talks, but all it ever says is goodbye.” How fast it says goodbye is up to you. Does money burn a hole in your pocket or do you spend it carefully? If you use your money ___17__, you’ll be much more likely to have enough when you need it.
There is no time like the present to learn how to __18__ your money. Develop good financial habits now, and they will follow you your entire life. These tips will help you develop good habits.
Set goals
To manage your money, look into the future. What is it you want? Once you decide, you can set goals to get it. Then you’ll be less likely to ___19__your money.
You should have short-term, intermediate-term and long-term goals. Short-term goals are things you want in less than a year, like buying new clothes or taking a __20__. Intermediate-term goals can be __21__ in one to five years. Long-term goals look ahead five to ten years or longer. These are things like going to college or buying an ___22___.
Know where your money goes
Do you ever wonder where all the money in yours wallet goes? If you do, maybe it’s time to examine your spending habits. Think about purchases before you make them. Learn to say “no” to unnecessary purchases. Then you’ll have money to buy the thing you really want or need.
Watch those credit cards.
Credit cards are ___23__, but hey make it easy to __24___. When you use a credit card, buy only what you can afford. Then pay the full amount of your bill each month. If you don’t, you’ll pay a lot of interest.
Try these tips and you’ll find that your money is a little less quick to say goodbye.
Answer
wisely
manage
squander
vacation
accomplished
apartment
convenient
get deep into debt
Section D
Blanks 25 through 28 are based on the following conversation
Why does the woman apply for a part-time job?
To gain some experience as well as money to cover her __25__.
What does the woman study in university?
__26__.
What is required for the job?
Compute __27__.
What should the woman do before she starts her work?
Receive some training to get __28__with the course.
Complete the form. Writ One Word for each answer.
Answer
25. tuition
26. Japanese
27. skills
28. familiar
M: Good morning, Miss Taylor. Please be seated. You are still a sophomore?
W: Yes, I’m a Japanese major.
M: So you are interested in working fro our Language Center?
W: Yes, I need a part-time job to gain some experience in teaching a s well as earn some money to cover my tuition.
M: Have you done any job in this field?
W: No, but I’ve done some practice in class.
M: We hold several summer camps for youth of different age groups every year. We’ll have vacancies for assistant lecturers.
W: That would be wonderful.
M: Are you computer trained?
W: Yes, I can handle Windows, Work and Excel. And I have got a certificate.
M: That’s rally good. You still need some basic training to get familiar with our course before ou start your job.
W: Thank you. That must be very helpful.
Unit 9
Section A
1. A. At 19:15. B. At 19:20. C. At 19:30 D. At 20:05
2. A. $1,850 B. $1,900 C. $1,950 D. $2,000
3. A. The man’s daughter. B. The man’s son.
C. The man’s wife. D. The man himself
4. A. seeing a movie. B. Lining for tickets. C. Finding a café. D. Having a drink.
5. A. Joe survived the accident. B. Joe was badly hurt.
C. Joe’s car was slightly damaged. D. Joe’s car was knocked by others.
6. A. The title is eye-catching. B. The book is boring.
C. The title is misleading. D. The book is wonderful.
7. A. She did better in the driving test. B. She easily gets nervous.
C. She was afraid of taking exams. D. She didn’t practice much.
8. A. He has a correct attitude towards study. B. He often fails school exams.
C. He surprised the man by failing the exam. D. He doesn’t want to finish high school.
9. A. He made an appointment for the woman.
B. He made fewer mistakes this time.
C. There’re too many spelling mistakes.
D. The woman should have gone to the dentist’s earlier.
10. A. She doesn’t like the topic. B. He made fewer mistakes this time.
C. There’re too many spelling mistakes. D. The report doesn’t keep to the point.
Answer
C
W: Oh, it’s already 19:15! We should hurry up. Or we will be late for the concert.
M: It’s only five minutes’ drive to the theatre, and there is still 15 minutes to go.
Q: When does the concert begin?
B
W: You paid $2,000 for this second-hand car?
M: They agreed to knock 5% off if I could pay in cash. And I agreed.
Q: How much did the man pay for the car?
B
M: I bought a sweater for my son and a doll for my daughter, but I have no idea what to buy for my wife.
W: Why not get her a necklace?
Q: Who is going to have the sweater as a gift?
B
M: I hope the movie is worth seeing. I hate waiting in the line and I’m freezing.
W: It won’t take long. We can find a café to have some hot drink after we got the tickets.
Q: What are the two speakers doing?
A
W: It is surprising that Joe came out of the accident safe and sound.
M: How lucky he is! He lost the control of his car when at a turning and it bumped into the wall and got severely damaged.
Q: What is the result of the accident?
D
W: Judging from this title, I had expected it to be boring.
M: But it turned out fascinating and you couldn’t put it down until you finished it.
Q: What does the man say about the book?
C
W: Flora failed her driving test.
M: She could have done better since she’s practiced much. But she gets nervous easily in exams.
Q: What do we learn about Flora?
B
M: Jack failed his chemistry exam again.
W: That doesn’t surprise me. He has to adjust his attitude toward study to finish high school.
Q: What do we learn about Jack?
D
W: My toothache is getting worse. It’s killing me.
M: I told you to make an appointment last week.
Q: What does the man mean?
C
M: What do you think of the draft of my book report?
W: Well, it’s well-organized and the topic is terrific. It could be better if there were fewer spelling mistakes.
Q: What does the woman think of the man’s report?
Section B
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. An official. B. A geography teacher. C. A tourist. D. A guide.
12. A. On Sunday afternoon. B. On Tuesday morning.
C On Saturday afternoon. D. On Saturday morning.
13. A. England. B. The U.S.A. C. France. D. Germany.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. 6,255 B. 7,747 C. 11,532 D, 30,000
15. A. To attract more visitors to London. B. To collect donations for charity.
C. To gain more cheers and encouragement. D. To create friendly atmosphere for athletes.
16. A. All the participants covered the course successfully.
B. Some disabled athletes participated in the race.
C. Norwegian athletes won the first championship.
D. The ending well illustrated what Brasher wanted.
Answer
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
Who is the speaker probably? (D)
When can you come if you want to see how bored was baked 200 years ago? ?
Where did Sir Henry come from? (A)
Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to our tour. This morning, we’re going to take you to some points of historical interest in the city. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
If you look out of the window on your right, you’ll see the Grange. It is one of the oldest buildings in the city, and it was built for our first mayor 200 years ago, and still has most of the original furniture. Perhaps the most interesting thing is that every Saturday afternoon, you can come and watch them bake bread the way it was done 200 years age.
On your left is a university building. This university building is just 125 years old. We’ll be stopping in a moment at Bridgeton Castle. This castle was built by Sir Henry Pellat for his young wife. He bought almost all of the building materials from England. Notice the beautiful glass windows. Unfortunately, Sir Henry’s young wife became ill and died before the castle was completed. Sir Henry became so unhappy that he left the castle and returned the England. No family members ever live there.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
How many people took part n the first London Marathon? (B)
Why did Brasher decide to hold a marathon in London? (D)
What do we know about the first London Marathon? (D)
In 1979, Chris Brasher, a well-known English runner, went to /America and took part in the New York Marathon. He came back amazed at the way 11,532 athletes from 40 countries had happily run around this long course to the cheers and encouragement of thousands of spectators. From the moment on, he has determined to have a marathon in London.
On 29 March, 1981, 7,747 runners took part in the first London Marathon. A total of 6,255 finished, and in the lead were two men, Dick Beardsley from America and Inge Simonsen from Norway joined hands and crossed the finishing line together. In many ways this ending reflected the friendly spirit of the race. Today, each year, about 30,000 men and women finish the race, and some of them are disabled athletes in wheelchairs. The race also raises a great deal of money for charity. It is estimated that the runners themselves raised about ￡25 million each year for a wide range of charities.
In addition to the runners, the whole course is lined with hundreds of thousands of happy spectators. They provide a tremendous amount of encouragement to the runners. There are also some street entertainers, and bands along most of the course, turning the race into a street party.
Section C
You must probably ___17___. Each of your feet contains 26 small bones and 150 ligaments, along with many different muscles. All these work together so you can walk, run, jump or dance.
To get the most from your feet, wearing the right shoes is __18__. Both the correct length and width of a shoe are important for a good fit. When you shop for shoes, go in the late afternoon, when your feet swell to their biggest. When you’re trying on shoes, be sure they aren’t too tight. You can’t be sure they will __19__ after you wear them for a while. Your feet get winder with age, so measure your feet each time you buy shoes.
It’s a good idea to ___20__shoes daily. Wearing the same pair every day can __21___ your feet. Also, wear shoes ___22__the activity you’re doing. Correct support for your feet is important for your back, too. That’s because your feet are the foundation of your skeleton.
Daily foot care can help keep your feet in good shape. Wash and dry your feet___23___each day, especially between the toes, Wear clean socks and change them daily. Don’t wear socks that are too short or too tight. If you walk barefoot, stay away from hot surfaces.
Don’t ___24___! Start taking better care of yours today.
Answer
take your feet foe granted
vital
stretch
alternate
be hard on
designed for
thoroughly
drag your feet
Section D
Blanks 25 through 28 are based on the following conversation
What was Henning’s first story about?
An __25__and his friends.
Why did Henning choose to become a writer?
By writing she can achieve __26__.
Where did the name of the characters come from?
She collected them from people she met, __27__ and plants.
What is Henning’s plan for her next book?
A novel for __28__.
Complete the form. Writ One Word for each answer.
Answer
25. elephant
26. happiness
27. dictionaries
28. adults
M: Hello, Miss Henning, First I’d like to know how old you were when you started writing.
W: Not writing but a finished short story when I was seven.
M: What was it about?
W: It was about a little elephant and his friends.
M: Why did you choose to become a writer?
W: I think I’m very lucky to be able to support myself by writing, from which I can achieve happiness in my life.
M: Where did the ideas for the Magic Boy come from?
W: I’ve no idea where these came from. But some characters are based on some of my friends. But the story is imaginary.
M: How did you come up with the strange name of the characters?
W: Some were invented. And some were collected from dictionaries, plants and people I met.
M: What is your plan for your next book?
W: I’m still not sure about that. I’m thinking about writing a novel for adults.
