Unit 10
Section A
1. A. Taking a driving course. B. Receiving a medical treatment.
C. Attending a Art lesson. D. Doing a make-up training.
2. A. She might have won the contest. B. Singing is her hobby.
C. She is a famous singer. D. She will become a singer.
3. A. At 9:00. B. At 9:20. C. At 8:40. D. Not mentioned.
4. A. She doesn’t know that the gift is. B. She is also eager to know Lily’s reaction.
C. She can guess Lily’s reaction. D. She already knows Lily’s response.
5. A. She doesn’t have much time for all the classes.
B. She is only interested in some classes.
C. She is getting better from her illness.
D. Only some classes are available to her.
6. A. Lily. B. John. C. The bakery. D. Jack.
7. A. He forgot the time. B. He set off late. C. He lost his way. D. He had the car fixed.
8. A. The toothache usually goes away by itself.
B. An appointment with the dentist is too late.
C. The man should go to see the dentist at once.
D. The dentist will check the appointment time.
9. A. He needs to prepare for the exam. B. He doesn’t like shopping.
C. He enjoys buying expensive items. D. He is too tired to do shopping.
10. A. Find a cleaner room. B. Have another meeting.
C. Explain the issues. D. Clean the conference room.
Answer
A
W: Why have we stopped?
M: Well, Miss Brown, you are not using your mirror enough. You must check the mirror before you pull out.
Q: What is the woman doing?
A
M: Do you know who has won the singing contest?
W: I think it might have been Lily. She’s been good at singing since she was in the kindergarten.
Q: What does the woman think of Lily?
B
M: Could we attend the meeting on time? It’s at 9:00.
W: Since it’s the rush hour, we’ll probably be these 20 minutes late.
Q: When will they probably arrive?
B
M: I can’t wait to see the look on Lily’s face when she sees the gift.
W: Neither can I.
Q: What does the woman mean?
C
M: Hi, Jane, glad to see you again. So are you all right now?
W: I’m feeling much better now, but I’m still recovering, so I’m not going to take many classes.
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
C
M: Lily, did you make the birthday cake for John?
W: No, I asked Jack to buy the cake for me and I gave it to John as a present.
Q: Who made the cake?
D
W: Where have you been? We’ve been worry about you.
M: I’m sorry, but my car broke down on the way home and I had toe have it repaired.
Q: Why was the man late?
C
M: Oh, this toothache is killing me! It is getting worse every minute.
W: Why don’t you make an appointment with the dentist right now?
Q: What does the woman imply?
A
W: Christmas is coming! There are many items on sale in the shopping mall. Shall we go shopping tonight?
M: I don’t think I can go with you. I have a big exam tomorrow so I need to review my lesson.
Q: Why can’t the man accompany the woman shopping?
D
M: We need to hire someone to clean the conference room after the meeting.
W: Can’t we get the group members to do it?
Q: What does he woman want to members to do?
Section B
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Relieving depression. B. Offering massages.
C. Improving dry skin. D. Preventing illness.
12. A. Experience services. B. Heal wounds.
C. Benefit arthritis. D. Relax themselves.
13. A. Modern spas can only be found in Asia, not in the West.
B. Everyone goes to a day spa to cure an illness.
C. The relaxing atmosphere of spas helps to lower stress levels.
D. Asian soldiers are believed to have created the first spas.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. At the museum. B. At his/her house. C. At McDonald’s. D. At the bookstore.
15. A. Getting tired of falling in love in a traditional way.
B. Web sites such as Yahoo Personals and Match. com.
C. A whole new way to find love through the Internet.
D. Someone with a false identity on the Internet.
16. A. We are certain to find criminals online.
B. Online dating is the best way to find a marriage partner.
C. Following safety tips ensures a safe online dating experience.
D. There are mostly homely and unemployed people online.
Answer
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
Which of the following is not a benefit of spas? (B)
Why do modern people go to the spas? (D)
What could we learn according to the passage? (C)
Hot springs have been popular in Asia for centuries, but now, affordable modern spas are appearing everywhere. Day spas can be found even in the smallest country towns, more affordable than traditional spas and offering a wide range of services. Almost all day spas have mineral pools to relax in and offer services like massages as well. Most day spas also have saunas and steam rooms to help you work up a good sweat.
You only need a few hours to enjoy the benefits of these spas. Hot mineral waters have been shown to relieve depression and stress and help heal dry skin. Spas are especially beneficial for arthritis sufferers. It’s not only the healing power of the water, but also the spas’ relaxing atmosphere that lowers stress levels. This helps prevent illness, too!
Healing is the reason spas were first created. Roman soldiers were said to have developed the first spas because the warm waters of natural hot springs helped ease he soldiers’ pain. The name “spa” is an acronym of the Latin phrase sanitas per aqua, meaning “health through water”. Westerners may have invented the spa, but Asians have perfected it.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
Which of the following is not a suitable place for meeting someone you know through the Internet for the first time? (B)
What is the passage mainly about? (C)
What can we infer from the passage? (C)
Millions of lonely singles are now going online to look for love. The World Wide Web is quickly becoming the world’s most popular matchmaker. With so many singles online, dozens of dating sites like Yahoo Personals and March.com are helping singles find that special someone.
Singles are flocking to the Internet for love mainly because their busy lifestyles leave them little time to look for a partner. Using dating sites is quick and convenient. Besides, many singles are tired of the regular dating scenes and we ready to try something else. They also appreciate the initial distance of online dating. This allows them to hide their identity until they’re ready to meet someone face to face.
However, there are some disadvantages of online dating. For instance, someone who claims to be “handsome, successful and single” might turn out to be homely, unemployed and married. Safety is another concern. You’re just as likely to find a criminal online, as you are likely to find them outside the Internet.
Even so, supporters of online dating see things in a positive way. In their opinion, singles can safely play the online dating game by following a few safety tips. First, don’t give out your personal information online. Second, watch out for those who make disrespectful comments or give inconsistent information about themselves. Finally, when meeting someone in person, choose a public location with other people around. Following these tips, you just might be able to find the person of your dreams.
Section C
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
Date
__17___ 16th.
Destination
___18___.
Number of tickets
___19___.
People the tickets are for
Mrs. Jonathan and ___20___.
Complete the form. Writ One Word for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
What product does the man want to buy?
__21___.
What is included in the product?
___22___.
What form of payment does the man choose?
Pay ___23___.
How much does the man have to pay?
___24__ in all.
Complete the form. Writ No More Than Three Words for each answer.
Answer
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
February
London
2
Mr. White
W: Hello. This is Lily speaking. Who’s that?
M: Hello, Lily. It’s me. I need you to do something urgent for me immediately.
W: Oh, Mr. White. Please tell me.
M: I have received an invitation that requires me to attend an important business meeting. I’d like you to book me two tickets on a flight to London. We need a direct flight instead of transferring in Dubai.
W: OK. When will you leave?
M: Next Tuesday. This is February 16th. And my assistant, Mrs. Jonathan, will go with me.
W: I think both of you want first-class seats.
M: That’s right. And please write down the passport numbers. My passport number is 76589263 and Mrs. Jonathan’s is 30546197. Have you got them?
W: Yes. OK. I’ll send you the tickets as soon as I get them.
M: Thank you.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
An electronic dictionary
A memory stick
by credit card
1519 yuan
M: Hello! E-shop. What can I do for you?
W: I’ve just received your catalog and I’d like to inquire something about it.
M: Yes, Madam. What’s the product number?
W: SP506.
M: Let me see. Em…Here we are! It’s our latest model of electronic dictionary.
W: How many dictionaries does it contain?
M: It contains a total of six dictionaries of different functions and an encyclopedia. You can also download undated materials from our website.
W: That’s good. I want one of that. And the price is…
M: It’s 1499 yuan and you will also receive a memory stick as a freebie.
W: That sounds great! When can I get it?
M: Within two days. On November 15th.
W: Can I pay by credit card?
M: Of course. I have to mention that we charge 20 yuan for the delivery.
W: All right.
Unit 11
Section A
1. A. In a hospital. B. At an airport. C. At a bus station. D. In a hotel.
2. A. His car is in quite good condition. B. He’d like to lend them the car.
C. He would prefer to go on foot. D. He will take them if he can.
3. A. At the airport. B. In Shanghai.
C. On a plane. D. On the way to the airport.
4. A. Shopping. B. Music. C. Sports. D. Food.
5. A. Not to worry about the raincoat. B. To go back and ask the weather man.
C. To go back and get the raincoat. D. To take the chance to go back.
6. A. The first page. B. A page close to the beginning.
C. A page very close to the end. D. The last page.
7. A. She can’t recall the theme completely. B. She has temporarily forgotten the theme.
c. The theme is difficult to pronounce. D. The theme is not worth remembering.
8. A. He is happy. B. he is satisfied. C. He is impatient. D. He is surprised.
9. A. Danny didn’t pass, although he had tried his best.
B. Danny got an unexpected excellent score.
C. Danny did better than he thought he was able to.
D. Danny was surprised at his poor score.
10. A. Calvin is willing to help others. B. What Calvin said is not reliable.
C. Calvin can be relied to for help. D. Calvin is very responsible.
Answer
D
W: How long do you intend to stay, Mr. Williams?
M: I’m not sure. It all depends. Probably I’ll leave as soon as I find another hotel.
Q: Where does the man probably stay now?
D
W: So you’re going to give us a ride to the concert tonight?
M: If my car is running OK.
Q: What does the man mean?
C
W: What time will we be arriving in Shanghai?
M: We expect to be arriving at the Pudong International Airport at three.
Q: Where is the conversation most probably taking place?
C
M: Which do you like better, playing golf or swimming?
W: I can’t really say. Both, I think.
Q: What are the two speakers talking about?
A
W: I left my raincoat in the room. Wait while I go back to get it.
M: You don’t have to. The weather man said no chance of rain today and in the following two days.
Q: What does the man advise the woman to do?
C
M: Show me the paragraph you were reading. What page is it on?
W: It’s near the end of the book, three pages form the end.
Q: Which page was he woman referring to?
B
M: Can’t you recall the theme of the discussion?
W: It’s just on the tip of my tongue!
Q: What does the woman mean?
C
M: This is ridiculous. I’ve been waiting for my meal for more than forty minutes. I’m losing my appetite.
W: I’m sorry, but some of the waitresses are down with a cold.
Q: How does the man feel?
C
W: How did you do on the physics exam, Danny?
M: I barely made it. It was just a passing score but better than I had expected.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
B
W: Calvin said he would help me with my grammar.
M: Alice, you should know better than take Calvin’s words too seriously.
Q: What does the man imply?
Section B
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. 2,000. B. 215. C. 150,000. D. Thousands of.
12. A. The day of finding and the finder’s ID number.
B. The finder’s name and the place of his birth.
C. The finder’s home address and his name.
D. The finder’s name and the day of finding.
13. A. Because it is great fun playing the treasure-finding game.
B. Because GPS technology has become widely available.
C. Because you can easily become rich by finding the caches.
D. Because people are more curious about the hidden treasures.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. The global warming. B. The economic crisis.
C. The space exploration. D. The trade cooperation.
15. A. 93. B. 3 C. 30. D. 7.
16. A. The Australian government will offer scholarship to top students.
B. Australia is the destination country international students dream of.
C. The Australian government will try to improve teaching quality.
D. Australian jobs will be lost if international students decrease.
Answer
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
How many caches have been hidden in the world since 2000? (C)
What information should be recorded in the logbook? (D)
What is the main reason why geocaching is becoming popular? (B)
For centuries people have hunted for hidden treasures. But now there’s a new kong of treasure hunt with a modern twist. It’s called “geocashing.”
The goal is to find a cache using GPS technology as your guide. Thousands of caches are hidden around the world. Choose one to look for. Once you’ve entered the cache’s coordinates into a GPS instrument, the fun begins.
Your cache can be anywhere--- in a forest, on a mountain, or even in the ocean! So your hurt may involve hiking, rock—climbing or even diving.
What’s in a cache? Each cache contains a logbook to record your name and they day you found the cache. You may also find goodies like CDs, books or cash. You can take whatever is in the cache. But if you take something, you should replace it with something else.
Geocaching started in 2000 when GPS technology became widely available. Since then, more than 150,000 caches have been hidden in 215 countries. Thousands of people are playing the game today.
So what are you waiting for? Let’s go track down a cache!
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
What will the leaders discuss at London Summit? (B)
How many Chinese tourists were killed in the bus crash that happened in US? (D)
What is the last news mainly about? (D)
London:
The London summit is the second major gathering of G20 states, bringing together leaders of the countries for discussion on the economic crisis. Last November’s Washington summit laid the groundwork for the London Meeting.
United States:
Seven Chinese tourists have been killed in a bus accident in US on Jan. 30. The tragedy happened with the bus was traveling on the US 93 highway near the Hoover Dam in Arizona. The first batch of victims’ families headed to Las Vegas on Feb 3.
Australia:
New research in Australia showed on Wednesday more than 6,000 jobs will be lost if overseas students enrollment drop by 5 percent amid the global financial crisis. International students’ total contribution of 26.7 billion Australian dollars to the Australian economy includes money spent by visiting family and friends. The government has been worried about a potential decline in numbers, having announced last month it would spend 3.5 million Australian dollars trying to attract international students to Australia next year.
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.
What does the man try to find out?
Which __21___ to attend.
How is Mr. Brown’s teaching style?
___22___.
How is Mr. Hunter’s teaching style?
___23___.
Whose class will be chosen?
___24__
Complete the form. Writ No More Than Three Words for each answer.
Answer
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
Adam
geography
classroom
Today
M: Excuse me. Has anyone turn in a geography book?
W: I don’t think so. Where did you leave it, Adam?
M: I’m not sure. I sat in the classroom studying the whole afternoon, and I left it in the drawer. But it is gone now.
W: When did you lose it? Today?
M: Yes, this morning. I didn’t notice until I was ready to go to the library to study for tomorrow’s test.
W: That’s too bad. Well, listen, sometimes people don’t turn in lost items to us. There’s a lost-and-found office in the Students Union by the entrance to the hall. Maybe someone found you book and took it there.
M: Maybe. Thanks a lot for your help.
W: You’re welcome. Oh, wait. Another thing. If you don’t find it there today, you should probably check again tomorrow. Sometimes people are busy, and don’t get over there right away to turn something in.
M: Good idea. Thanks again.
W: Good luck. I hope it’s there.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
class/course
Traditional and strick/ Traditional/ Strick
Relaxing/ Less struct
Mr. Hunter’s (class)
M: Who is going to teach the literature course?
W: Actually, I have a choice between Mr. Brown and Mr. Hunter. Do you know anything about them?
M: Sure. I’ve taken both of their lessons.
W: So what do you think?
M: They are quite different in their teaching style.
W: I’ve heard that Brown is very strict.
M: Yeah, but I would rather call it traditional. He gives lectures every day and quizzes every week, leading up to a comprehensive final exam every month.
W: How about Hunter?
M: More relaxing. He organizes group discussions and projects instead of quizzes. And his final exam is a presentation on a certain topic.
W: Which one would you advise me to take?
M: It’s hard to say. If you like to listen to lecture and take notes, and it you do well on objective tests, I’d say Brown. But if you enjoy working in groups, and you do better on essay exams, then I’d recommend Hunter.
W: Thanks. That is of great help to me. I think I’ll sign up for Hunter’s class.
Unit 12
Section A
1. A. In October. B. In November. C. In December. D. In September.
2. A. Australia. B. New Zealand. C. The Philippines. D. The United States.
3. A. Copy the book. B. Recite the book. C. Renew the book. D. Pay a fine.
4. A. He enjoyed the food there. B. He preferred the smell there.
C. He didn’t like Indian style restaurants. D. The service there was good.
5. A. Yes, she will definitely attend it. B. No, she will write her essay.
C. It all depends. D. She hasn’t made her decision.
6. A. $8. B. $16. C. $1. D. $0.5.
7. A. He can manage it himself. B. he is an automobile mechanic.
C. He is going to have the car repaired. D. He is an expert at repairing cars.
8. A. Husband and wife. B. Teacher and student.
C. A girl and her boyfriend. D. Boss and secretary.
9. A. There is no need to worry about the working efficiency.
B. He is pleased with the present working efficiency.
C. It will be improved when everything starts smoothly.
D. Working efficiency is not the decisive element.
10. A. Luck favored Karen that she passed the exam.
B. Karen’s exam paper was not carefully marked.
C. Karen was good a answering those questions.
D. Karen deserved the reward for her hand work.
Answer
B
M: I thought Jane would get married in October.
W: Are you kidding? That will be Fiona’s wedding. Alice will hold her wedding ceremony the month to follow.
Q: When will Alice get married?
A
M: Are you Miss Brown from Australia?
W: Yes, and this is my friend Susan from New Zealand. I’ll travel to the United States and Susan will go home by way of the Philippines.
Q: Where is Miss Brown from?
D
M: You should have finished the book before it was due.
W: I should have. But now I have no choice but to pay a huge fine.
Q: What will the woman have to do?
C
W: The food is terrible and I can’t stand the smell there, either.
M: By no means will I come to Indian style restaurants again.
Q: What does the man mean?
B
M: How about attending the evening party to be held at Sue’s this weekend?
W: I’d really love to, but I haven’t any idea of the essay to be handed in next Monday.
Q: Will the woman accept the invitation?
A
M: How much does it cost to bowl here?
W: It’s usually $2 a game. Today we have special price though. It has been cut by half.
Q: How much will it cost to bowl here?
A
W: Why don’t you take the car to the garage?
M: I don’t think it’s beyond my ability to repair.
Q: What does the man imply?
C
M: I feel nervous about meeting your parents. I hope they will like me.
W: I’m sure they will. I’ve told them much about you.
Q: What is the probably relationship between the two speakers?
C
W: The working efficiency is not nearly satisfactory!
M: Yes, it is often the case. But I think when everything gets in good condition it will be greatly changed.
Q: What does the man mean?
A
M: How Karen could pass the exam while many others failed in it is something that puzzles me really.
W: Everyone had his own luck!
Q: What did the woman imply?
Section B
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
11. A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
12. A. Auditory learners. B. Hands-on learners.
C. Self-teaching learners. D. Visual learners.
13. A. Make full preparations for the lessons to be taught.
B. Take practice tests before an exam.
C. Use a tape recorder instead of taking detailed notice.
D. Organize notes with charts and pictures.
14. A. The maturity of the oranges used. B. The storage time before and after purchase.
C. The way of deinking juice. D. The processing of orange juice.
15. A. Drinking frozen concentrate only.
B. Choosing pasteurized orange juice.
C. Drinking up the juice within one week of opening.
D. Drinking orange juice after it is frozen.
16. A. The nutrients in orange juice.
B. The content of vitamin C in different orange juice.
C. The storage of orange juice.
D. The tastes of all orange juice.
Answer
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
How many learning styles are mentioned in this message? (C)
Which kind of learners will prefer to learn new English vocabulary by trying a picture dictionary? (D)
Which of the following learning tips is not likely to be suggested in the passage? (A)
Your learning style is the way you naturally learn new skills and facts. All learners use their senses of sight, hearing or touch to acquire new information. Most people favor one of these senses more than others.
Visual learners learn best by using heir eyes to observe. Some visual learners prefer looking at maps, symbols, pictures and charts to gather new information. Other can easily spend hour reading a good book. They notice visual details easily and are sensitive to colors.
Auditory learners learn best by listening. They usually enjoy class discussions, group brainstorming and music. They typically remember by hearing words or repeating them aloud. Easily distracted by noises, they might have difficulty reading for a long time.
Hands-on learners learn best by using their body to touch, feel and move. They like to learn by practicing doing something. They enjoy taking things apart and seeing how they work. When studying, they often feel the urge to get up and move around.
Once you discover your learning style, you can take the struggle out of learning.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
Which of the following is not a factor that affects the vitamin C content of orange juice? (C)
What suggestions does the passage give us on taking orange juice? (C)
What is the main idea of the passage? (B)
When most people think of vitamin C, they probably think of oranges or orange juice. In fact, studies show that for many American, orange juice is only one of their good sources of vitamin C. Actual vitamin C content of orange juice, however, varies with the variety and maturity of the oranges used, and processing has a major effect as well. Also, since vitamin C content gradually decreases, time in storage before and after purchase makes a critical difference.
Some cases of death or serious illness have occurred due to spoiled fresh juice, so must ready-to-drink juice is now pasteurized. If some fresh juice is not pasteurized, the Food and Drug Administration requires a clear label warning. While helpful for food safety, pasteurizing reduces juice’s vitamin C content by about 25 percent compared to the made from frozen concentrate.
For the orange juice highest in vitamin C content, choose a frozen concentrate that is reconstituted with water at home. If you prefer a ready-to-drink product, buy juice that is three to four weeks from its expiration date, and choose a container of a size that you will use up within one week of opening.
Section C
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
What the woman orders
Fried __17___.
What she eats with
___18___.
What she has to drink
A ___19__ Sprite.
Why she can’t taste the pie
Because of the ___20___ in the baker’s back.
Complete the form. Writ One Word for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
What was the film about?
The owner of __21___.
What is guaranteed?
Make people___22___.
How many people believed?
___23___.
What is actually sent?
___24__
Complete the form. Writ No More Than Three Words for each answer.
Answer
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
steak
Rice
medium
injury
M: Hi. Welcome to Happy Lemon. May I take your order?
W: Uh… yes. I’d like the fried steak.
M: Okay. Would you like bread or rice with your meal?
W: I’ll take the rice.
M: Would you care for anything to drink?
W: Yeah. I’ll take a large Sprite.
M: I’m sorry. Our largest size is a medium.
W: Well, in that case, I’ll have a medium Sprite. I’d also like to see your pie menu.
M: Oh, I’m sorry, but we aren’t serving pies today because the baker suffered from a back injury.
W: Wow, I’m sorry to hear that. I hope he gets better soon.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
a furniture shop
20cm taller
Hundreds of people
A plastic chair
M: I saw a funny film on TV last Wednesday.
W: Really?
M: It was about the owner of a furniture shop.
W: About whom?
M: The owner of a furniture shop. He put an advertisement in the newspaper. It said, “Send me $500 and I guarantee to make you 20cm taller.”
W: Is that so?
M: Hundreds of people sent him money.
W: No!
M: He sent them back a 20cm high plastic chair. Then they all came round his shop and…
