Unit 7
Section A
1. A. At a cline. B. At a station. C. At a party. D. At a cafeteria.
2. A. Visiting the zoo. B. Discussing programs. C. Having a chat. D. Watching TV.
3. A. Use a different phone. B. Ask Tom to call the secretary.
C. Wait until his secretary gets home. D. Leave before the phone rings.
4. A. Yes, because it will relieve his pain. B. No, because it has serious side effects.
C. No, because it doesn’t work. D. Yes, because he is suggested doing.
5. A. The handwriting is Tommy’s. B. They have much in common.
C. The woman is not quite sure. D. Tommy’s handwriting is better.
6. A. Because she didn’t want to see the man. B. Because she was absorbed in her work.
C. Because the man walked in very quietly. D. Because she didn’t have sharp hearing.
7. A. It was better than her expectation. B. She didn’t enjoy the concert at all.
C. She was somewhat disappointed. D. It lived up to its reputation.
8. A. They are worth the price. B. They are of poor quality.
C. The cheaper, the better. D. They are of the same effect.
9. A. The next Wednesday. B. The next Tuesday.
C. The next Thursday. D. The next Monday.
10. A. The man missed the English lesson.
B. The English lesson was at a different time.
C. The English lesson on Saturday was cancelled.
D. The man learned nothing in the English lesson.
Answer
A
M: You don’t look good. What’s the matter with you?
W: I took some medicine for stomachache, but it doesn’t work. So I came here to see you.
Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?
D
W: I don’t like boxing. It’s too violent. What’s on the other channels?
M: Would you prefer I switch to Animal World?
Q: What are they going?
B
M: I have to phone my secretary before we leave.
W: There’s not much time. Maybe you should get Tom to place the call for you.
Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?
B
M: Can I take this medicine to relieve the pain in my back?
W: It may make you feel better but it has strong side effects.
Q: Will the man take the medicine?
D
M: Look at this handwriting. Does it resemble Tommy’s?
W: Yes, but I don’t think it has really reached Tommy’s level.
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
B
M: You didn’t notice me coming in? You were so attentive!
W: Sorry, I was just drawing up an outline for my presentation.
Q: Why didn’t the woman hear the man come in?
C
M: What did you think of the concert last night?
W: Considering the reputation of the conductor and orchestra, it could have been a better one.
Q: What did the woman think of the concert?
B
M: Look at the CDs! They are so cheap. Are you going to buy some?
W: Quality is more important than piece, I should say.
Q: What does the woman think of the CDs?
C
M: Have you heard that China has sent another manned space shuttle to space?
W: Yeah, It’s really exciting. The space shuttle blasted off on Oct.12, Saturday and landed safe on the earth five days later.
Q: When did the space shuttle touch down on the land?
A
W: Did you learn much in the English lesson on Saturday morning?
M: There was an English lesson on Saturday?
Q: What can be concluded from the dialogue?
Section B
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Small grocery stores. B. Small grocery chains.
C. Supermarkets with few products. D. Large discount centers.
12. A. Supermarkets have sold more organic foods than other competitors.
B. Markets that sell natural foods are not competitive.
C. Supermarkets offer fewer varieties than discount chains.
D. Supermarkets are usually owned by many companies.
13. A. Supermarkets are no longer important.
B. There is more competition for supermarkets now than these used to be.
C. Supermarkets have had to raise price to make a profit.
D. Natural foods hat supermarkets used to have occupied the market.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. They are interested in other kinds of reading.
B. The are active in voluntary services.
C. They are low in education and income.
D. They live in isolated areas.
15. A. Whey people don’t read newspapers are more complicated than assumed.
B. There are more uneducated people among the wealthy than originally expected.
C. The number of newspaper readers is steadily increasing.
D. There are more non-readers among young people nowadays.
16. A. Lowering the prices of their newspapers.
B. Shortening their news stories.
C. Adding variety to their newspaper content.
D. Including more advertisements in newspapers.
Answer
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
Which of the following are supermarkets unable to compete with? (D)
Which statement is correct according to the passage? (A)
What is the main theme of the passage? (B)
Supermarkets are big stores that provide a wide variety of foods and other products. In the United States, traditional supermarkets are facing competition from even bigger stores. They are also facing competition from stores with more choices of fresh, natural foods.
Many supermarkets are chains—stores owned by one company. Price competition is fierce in the grocery industry. Most Americans still spend the most money at supermarkets. But traditional supermarkets have lost some of their business. Many people are changing where they buy groceries. They are also changing the kinds of groceries they want.
New competitors are winning business because they are even larger than supermarkets and provide lower prices. Wal-Mart Supercenters sell groceries as well as clothes, tools, electronic equipment and everything else. Costco membership stores are also known for low prices. Discount stores like Wal-Mart and Costco buy their goods in huge amounts and sell at prices that supermarkets usually cannot equal.
Competition has also come from stores, like Whole Foods Market, that sell natural foods.
Yet supermarkets are changing too. Many have cut prices. And many are offering more fine foods and organic products, which are free from any added chemicals or drugs. Since 2000, Americans have bought more organic food from supermarkets than from any other kind of stores.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
What is typical of non-readers according to the early research? (C)
What are the findings of recent surveys? (A)
What are editors and publishers doing to attract the non-readers? (C)
Not everybody reads the daily newspaper. People who do not read newspapers are sometimes referred to as non-readers. Early research has shown that non-readers are generally low in education and income, either very young or very old. In addition, non-readers are more likely to live in rural areas and have less contact with neighbors and friends. Other studies show that non-readers tend to isolate themselves from their community, and are less likely to own a home and seldom belong to local voluntary organizations. Why don’t these people read the daily newspapers? They say they don’t have the time, they prefer radio or TV, and they have no interest in reading at all. Besides, they think newspapers are too expensive. Recent surveys, however, have indicated that the portrait of non-readers is more complicated than first thought. There appears to be a group of non-readers that do not fit the type mentioned above. They are high in income, and fall into the age group of 26-65. They are far more likely to report that they don’t have the time to read the newspapers and they have no interest in the contents. Editors and publishers are attempting to win them back. Now they are adding news briefs. This will help overcome the time problem. And they are also gibing variety to newspaper contents to help build the readers’ interest.
Section C
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
Questions 21 through 24 are based on the following passage.
Complete the form. Writ One Word for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
Something does to the clothes
The clothes have to__21___and marked with the names of the right models.
The essential factors involved in a show
Models, clothes,___22___, music and ___23__.
Something done to ensure success
___24___.
Complete the form. Writ No More Than Two Words for each answer.
Answer
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
separate
$815
electricity
Five
M: Hello.
W: Hello. I read the advertisement for your apartment in yesterday’s newspaper. Is it still available?
M: Yes. And what would you like to know?
W: Well, how big is it?
M: It has a big bedroom with a bathroom a separate kitchen and dining room.
W: Then how much does it cost?
M: $815 dollars per month, with water, electricity and central heating included.
W: Um… how long does it take to get to the downtown area?
M: About half an hour if you take a subway. The subway station is within five minutes’ walk.
W: Sounds nice. May I come around to have a look at it tomorrow?
M: Of course.
W: Thanks. Bye.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
be numbered
lighting
first impression
Rehearsal
W: Holding a fashion show must be really challenging, Billy.
M: Yeah, but it’s also jun. All the clothes have to be numbered so that the models wear them in the right order. And they also have to be marked with the names of the light models.
W: It will be awkward if the clothes are worn by the wrong models.
M: More than awkward. It is terrible. First impression is the most important. A lot of clothes are sold because they look good at the show.
W: Do they have to rehearse before a fashion show?
M: Certainly! A fashion show is more than models and clothes. Special lighting and music are also the essential factors during the show.
W: No wonder it always appears perfect!
M: And someone is usually arranged to talk about the clothes as the models are shown on the stage.
Unit 8
Section A
1. A. $2. B. $6. C. $3. D. $18.
2. A. They don’t enjoy swimming in the lake.
B. They will go swimming late tomorrow.
C. Swimming is a good warming-up exercise.
D The weather is not suitable for swimming.
3. A. Both the man and the woman took the computer course.
B. The man took the computer course but the woman didn’t.
C. The woman took the computer course but the man didn’t.
D. Neither the man nor the woman took the computer course.
4. A. Not the worry about the result. B. To turn to the teacher for help.
C. To wait for the result to be released. D. Not to take the result seriously.
5. A. 105. B. 90. C. 75. D. 15.
6. A. Spending more time on study. B. Dining at the cafeteria.
C. Cooking more simply. D. Studying harder.
7. A. Cold. B. Rainy. C. Fine. D. foggy.
8. A. She agreed with the man. B. She didn’t agree with the man.
C. She didn’t make comments. D. She was ignorant of the price.
9. A. In a drug store. B. In a clothing shop. C. In a food store. D. In a hospital.
10. A. The party is going to be very crowded.
B. The man should bring his cousin to the part.
C. The man’s cousin is not willing to come.
D. She is sorry the man can’t come to the party.
Answer
A
M: The prices for food have increased a lot. Now a loaf of butter bread costs $6.
W: I know. Three years ago, you could buy three loaves for that price.
Q: How much did a loaf of bread cost three years ago?
D
W: I’m not going swimming in the lake this afternoon unless it warms up outside.
M: Me neither.
Q: What can be inferred from the dialogue?
D
W: Didn’t you take the computer course last year, either?
M: No. I decide to complete my required chemistry course first.
Q: What do we learn about the two speakers in the conversation?
C
M: I’m only too anxious to know the result of the min-term exam. Is it all right for me to ask the teacher?
W: I’m sure that you’ll get no information from her. The result will be released at least three days after the exam.
Q: What does the woman advice the man to do?
C
M: How many students attended yesterday’s lecture?
W: 90 students had been expected to come, but 15 of them had to give it up visit the orphanage.
Q: How many students actually attended the lecture?
B
W: It takes too much time to cook. I wish I had more time that I can devote to studying.
M: Why don’t you eat at the school cafeteria?
Q: What does the man suggest?
C
M: It’s been raining since Wednesday, but tomorrow’s forecast is set for clear skies.
W: I’m glad to hear that because I always play golf on Friday and I like to have good weather.
Q: What will the weather be like on Friday?
B
M: I suppose one of the reasons why so many tourists are here is that everything is so cheap.
W: Cheap? Nothing is really cheap in Shanghai.
Q: How does the woman react to the man’s remark?
A
M: Good evening. Can I help you?
W: I need some aspirin and a bottle of cough mixture, please.
Q: Where does this conversation probably take place?
B
M: I’d love to come to your party on Saturday but my cousin is arriving from Paris that day.
W: That’s no problem. The more the merrier.
Q: What does the woman imply?
Section B
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
A. Because they bend their knees and squat down.
B. Because they bend over from the waist.
C. Because they keep their back and hips straight.
D. Because they use the muscles in the leg.
12. A. Because it make it easy for people to bend down.
B. Because the hand muscles are stronger.
C. Because the other muscles can help lower back muscles.
D. Because the other muscles can help the arm muscles.
13. A. To spread our knees and legs.
B. To put one knee on each side of the box.
C. To keep our back straight.
D. To put our hands under the object in front of us.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. To describe several scenic areas. B. To introduce two unusual sports.
C. To explain environmental issues. D. To recommend relaxing activities.
15. A. Their hands and feet. B. Their mountain bikes.
C. Their safety equipment. D. Their ropes and ladders.
16. A. They get wet. B. They get sick.
C. They get bored. D. They get dizzy.
Answer
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
What is the possible reason why many people hurt their backs when they lift heavy things from the floor? (B)
Why should people keep their back and hips straight when lifting heavy objects? (C)
What should we always remember to do to protect our back when we lift a heavy box? (C)
Many people hurt their backs when they try lifting heavy things from the floor. It is easy to hurt your back muscles if you bend over. The muscles in your lower back can be easily hurt. However, there is a correct way to lift things from the floor. First bend your knees and squat down. Keep your back straight. Do not bend over from your waist. Keep your back and hips and waist in a line. If you keep our back and hips straight, the muscles are stronger, because they have much more support. The other muscles can then help the lower back muscles.
As you get down, try to get as close to the object as possible. For example, if you are to pick up a heavy box, get down directly in front of it.
Maybe you will have to spread your knees and legs. Put one knee on each side of the box. Remember at all times to keep your back straight. Put your hands under the object that is in front of you, between your knees. To lift the object, you should stand up slowly. Use your leg muscles in order to stand up. In other words, lift with your legs, not with your back.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
What is the main purpose of this passage? (B)
What do traceurs mainly use to move safely along narrow ledges? (A)
According to the writer, what happens to coasters? (A)
If you are like most people, scaling walls and leaping from rooftops is not a normal part of your day. But then, most people don’t practice parkour!
Parkour is often defined as the art of movement. Practitioners- called traceurs—train their bodies and minds so they can move from one place to another as quickly and efficiently as possible. As these exceptional athletes move, they value, scramble and roll past even the most intimidating obstacles. Tracers don’t go around walls, fences and bike racks--- they go over them.
To do this, they use a range of basic techniques that allow them to move precisely and deliberately. These included the cat balance, in which tracers move along narrow ledges on all fours, and the Tic Tac, where they kick off or run up walls.
If you think parkour sounds tough, then consider coasteering! Unlike parkour, which is usually practiced in urban areas, coasteering is down alone rocky coasts. Practitioners of coasteering, called coasters, work their way along the line of a coast at sea level. To do this, they must climb over rocks, scale cliffs and sometimes swim around obstacles.
Coasteering builds strength and burns calories. It does involve some risk since rocks are often slippery and ocean currents are hard to predict. To reduce the risk, coasters choose their routes with care. And when they reach and obstacle, they consider very carefully whether to climb past it, jump over it or swim around it. Coasteering is not for everyone, but for those who enjoy a bit of adventure, in can be a great way to exercise.
Section C
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
Questions 21 through 24 are based on the following passage.
Complete the form. Writ One Word for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
Why did the man get lost?
His is __21___ to the area.
How could he find the service station?
___22___ at the light and go on until the post office is seen.
The station is __23__the post office.
How should he pay?
Pay ___24___.
What did the woman suggest?
Buy a map.
Complete the form. Writ No More Than Three Words for each answer.
Answer
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
Harrison
Pacific
44796269
appointment
M: Good afternoon! May I speak to Mr. Walter, please?
W: I’m sorry he is not in at the moment. May I know who’s calling, please?
M: John Harrison from the Pacific Shopping Center. Would you please tell me when I could get a hold of him today?
W: I really have no idea when Mr. Walter will be available in office. May I take a message?
M: Yes, please.
W: OK. Mr. Harrison… your surname is spelled?
M: H-a-r-r-i-s-o-n, Harrison.
W: And your telephone number?
M: 44796269.
W: 44796269. And, what’s the message?
M: I’d like to confirm the time we’ve arranged for our appointment. If there isn’t any problem, we’ll make it as scheduled.
W: Got it. I’ll pass the message to Mr. Walter as soon as I see him.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
new/a stranger
Turn left
right next to
in cash
M: Excuse me, miss. I’m new to this area and I’m running out of gas, and I can’t seem to find a service station anywhere around here. Can you direct me to the nearest one?
W: No problem. First you take a left at the light. Go west for about a mile and there will be one on your left, adjacent to the post office.
M: I didn’t quite catch it. Would you mind going over the direction one more time?
W: No problem. Take a left at the light and continue on that street until you see the post office on your left. The service station is right next to the post office. You can’t miss it.
M: Thanks. Does the service station accept credit cards?
W: No, it doesn’t. But there’s a bank across the street from it, and you can get money there if you want.
M: That’s probably what I’ll do.
W: You also might consider buying a map at the service station. This is a rural area, so it’s very easy to get lost.
M: I think I’ll do that. I really appreciate your help.
W: It’s my pleasure.
Unit 9
Section A
1. A. At 5:40. B. At. 6:20. C. At 6:00. D. At 5:20.
2. A. She has read nothing interesting. B. They don’t share the same tastes.
C. She has no time to read. D. He doesn’t enjoy reading.
3. A. In a bookstore. In a shopping mail. C. In a library. D. In a supermarket.
4. A. 15 dollars. B. 11 dollars. C. 9 dollars. D. 5 dollars.
5. A. To a restaurant. B. To the gym. C. To the cinema. D. To the beach.
6. A. The teacher began a new lesson. B. The teacher gave students an exam.
C. The teacher reviewed grammar. D. The teacher finished the lesson.
7. A. He’s seen the announcement. B. He isn’t sure what the announcement mean.
C. He’s uncertain where the hall is. D. He doesn’t know what she’s talking about.
8. A. She knew nothing about it. B. She put it away.
C. She borrowed it from the man. D. She lent it to others.
9. A. Agreeable. B. Dissatisfied. C. Confused. D. Regretful
10. A. $69. B. $23. C. $92. D. $46.
Answer
A
M: It’s already six o’clock. I still have three letters to type.
W: Don’t worry. The clock is twenty minutes fast. You still have time to finish them.
Q: When does the conversation take place?
B
M: Can you recommend something worth reading to me?
W: Nothing you would like.
Q: What does the woman mean?
C
W: There is a limit of 5 books per person.
M: OK. I am certain to return them on time.
Q: Where are they?
B
M: I’d like to buy these 5 Christmas cards. Are they 3 dollars each?
W: Three of them are, but those two smaller ones are only 1 dollar each.
Q: How much are these cards all together?
D
W: Don’t forget to bring your sunglasses and sun cream.
M: Make sure you bring the towels and beer.
Q: Where are they going?
C
M: What did you do in the English class today?
W: The teacher went over adverbial clauses.
Q: What did the teacher do?
D
W: Have you seen the announcement in the ball?
M: What announcement is that?
Q: What does the man mean?
B
M: Where is my dictionary? I put it on the desk last night and now it’s gone. Have you seen it?
W: Yes. I used it for my essay and then I put it in your drawer.
Q” What did the woman do with the dictionary?
B
M: Sarah, you do the cleaning after dinner.
W: Why me again? I did that yesterday.
Q: How does Sarah feel about the man’s remark?
C
M: What wonderful boots you’ve got!
W: Yes, they were 69 dollars but I got 25% off the regular price.
Q: What is the regular price of the boots?
Section B
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Dismiss some food myths. B. Analyze a balanced diet.
C. Promote organic food. D. Share some best-loved recipe.
12. A. The author must be a gourmet or a loyal viewer of cooking shows.
B. One Chinese are superstitious about the food power.
C. Neither walnuts nor animal brains help enhance mental power.
D. American set raw egg because of confidence in the poultry industry.
13. A. Never to eat anything raw.
B. Never to eat uncooked food before a test.
C. To consume brain food regularly.
D. To realize possible dangers in eating raw food.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Pressure of school and life. B. High-tech game centers.
C. Computer industry in Asia. D. Online game addiction.
15. A. More and more people are playing online games responsibly.
B. An increasing number of youngsters are addicted to online games.
C. Only those under 25 like to play online games for long periods.
D. 80 percent of its people depend on online games to relieve pressure.
16. A. People with excellent social skills.
B. People with lots of academic motivation.
C. People with unsolved problems and few friends.
D. People with a supportive family.
Answer
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
What is the purpose of the reading? (A)
Which of the following statements can be supported by the passage? (C)
What does the author remind the readers to do? (C)
The bumpy texture of a walnut can resemble a brain. Some Chinese believe eating walnuts will make them smarter because of that. By the same logic, they believe eating pig brains will increase their intelligence. This kind of food myth applies to American, too. Some Americans regularly eat raw eggs to keep their minds sharp.
Most doctors don’t recommend eating either raw eggs or animal brains. Then, what food is food for your brain? Scientist has found a relationship between diet and a healthy brain. It’s becoming pretty clear that the right food can enhance mental capabilities—help you concentrate, keep you motivated, magnify memory, relieve stress, and perhaps even prevent brain aging.
The health of your brain not only depends on how much or how little fat you consume but also the type of fat that is consumed. Intellectual performance requires the specific type of fat found most commonly in certain fish. Besides oily fish, you should incorporate lots of dark green leafy vegetables and colorful fruits into your diet. Most people lack the special vitamins that these brain foods provide.
But you won’t ace your test just because you eat fish the night before. You must eat brain foods regularly.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
What is the passage mainly about? (D)
Which of the following is true in China? (B)
According to the passage, who can we infer are more likely to become addicted to online games? (C)
In today’s Internet age, online games can be a diversion from the pressure of school and life. However, they can also cause problems and unhealthy addiction. This is most clearly seen in the example of South Korea. This country has the world’s highest percentage of high-speed Internet services. It also has a large number of game players who are addicted to online games.
In 2002, a young man collapsed and died after playing online games almost nonstop for 86 hours. A 12-year-old boy stole $16,000 from his father to continue his obsession with an online game. Such problems are spreading to other parts of Asia. In 2004, it was reported that 80 percent of China’s 13.8 million online game players were under the age of 25. Many of these gamers were said to be addicted to online games. Such numbers point toward a growing problem among Chinese youth.
A clinical psychologist has discovered that such people often go online to escape their problems. They often lack friendship and good social skills. Those who become compulsive online game players sacrifice things such as school or family. They feel the need to spend more the more time online, and they become upset if anyone tries to limit their online game playing.
Section C
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
The man’s problem
__17___ about the final examination.
The reason why the woman comes
Help him ___18___ anxiety.
The reason why he doesn’t attend the course
Can’t ___19___ time.
The woman’s suggestion
Call the health ___20___.
Complete the form. Writ One Word for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
Where does the man want to be seated?
__21___.
What kind of meal does the man order?
___22__ with mashed potato.
What kind of drink does the man want?
A glass of ___23___.
How does the man want his meal cooked?
___24__
Complete the form. Writ No More Than Three Words for each answer.
Answer
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
Worry
remove
afford
services
M: Hi, Sally. Thank you for coming.
W: Hi, Mike. How have you been doing?
M: To tell you the truth, I’m worried about our final examinations next month. For one thing, I can’t sleep.
W: That’s too bad. I went through the same thing last year.
M: That’s exactly why I called you to come. Do you have any suggestions for dealing with this anxiety? You know how I hate exams!
W: Well, last year the university offered a special course on how to get rid of anxiety. It was around this time last year. Have you been in contact with the student health services?
M: No, I haven’t time!
W: Funny, isn’t it? Just when students need help most, we can’t afford the time to get it!
M: Well, perhaps I should find our more about this course.
W: Yeah, I suggest you call the health services tomorrow. I’m sure things will get better.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
In non-smoking area
Fried steal
iced water
Medium
W: Good evening, sir. Do you prefer smoking area or non-smoking area?
M: Non-smoking, please.
W: here is the menu. Are you ready to order now?
M: Yes. Could you recommend something?
W: We have a daily chef’s special for friend steak.
M: OK. I’ll take this.
W: Would you like bread or mashed potato with your meal?
M: Mashed potato, please.
W: And would you care for anything to drink?
M: I think I’ll just have a glass of iced water.
W: OK. How do you like your steak?
M: Medium, please.
