Unit 16
Section A
1. A. In a hotel. B. In a company. C. In a supermarket. D. In a bank.
2. A. Jane still has the idea of changing the job.
B. Jane is getting along well with her present job.
C. Jane is not qualified for the demanding job.
D. Jane doesn’t take a positive attitude to her job.
3. A. Weather. B. Place. C. Price. D. Order.
4. A. He thinks that what the woman said is reasonable.
B. He thinks that children can pick up languages easily.
C. He thinks hard work is the key to success.
D. He thinks it is better to learn a language earlier.
5. A. He thought they were very difficult. B. He didn’t have any idea about them.
C. He thought they were fairly easy. D. He didn’t answer the questions.
6. A. she doesn’t think that the music is particularly loud.
B. The neighbors probably won’t turn down the music.
C. She wants to listen to different music.
D. The man should move to another place.
7. A. House agent and client. B. Brother and sister.
C. Teacher and student. D. Master and apprentice.
8. A. She is of the opinion that reciting the passage is important.
B. She thinks the man has no choice but to stay up late.
C. She doesn’t think it wise to stay up very late reciting.
D. She doesn’t make any comment on his words.
9. A. 300 yuan. B. 700 yuan. C. 1,300 yuan. D. 1,000 yuan.
10. A. EF is suitable for young English learners.
B. The woman is interested in learning English.
C. The man is ignorant of English education.
D. The man can’t give any helpful suggestion.
Answer
D
W: Good afternoon, sir. What can I do for you?
M: I’d like to exchange some dollars for pounds.
Q: Where does the conversation probably take place?
B
W: How is Jane doing? Is she doing all right?
M: Everything is fine with her. She planned to change her job but finally gave up the idea.
Q: What can we learn about Jane in this conversation?
A
W: Have you been to the Carnival in the new Pudong area?
M: Yes, but I had to wait in line for 3 hours in order to play one game, and the hot weather made me dizzy.
Q: What did the man complain about?
D
W: Children pick up a language easily.
M: Generally that’s true. But the more diligent you are, the more you’ll learn.
Q: Which one is NOT true according to the man’s statement?
C
W: What did you think of the final exam question?
M: The final exam questions are a snap but the questions in the mid-term exam were quite something.
Q: How did the man feel about final exam questions?
B
M: I’m going to ask the neighbors to turn the music down.
W: Do you really think it makes any difference to them?
Q: What does the woman imply?
A
M: it’s nice and quiet here, free from noise and pollution of the city. And the apartment is new and well-furnished.
W: Yeah, it’s really a nice apartment except that it is not convenient to our children’s school.
Q: What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers?
C
M: I’m going to be up all night reciting the passage.
W: Do you really think that’s wise?
Q: What does the woman mean?
D
W: Why do you buy this new type of mobile phone? The price will drop by 30% in three months.
M: Though I’ll have to pay 300 yuan more, I can use this for three months ahead of others. It is worth the money.
Q: What is the current price of the new type of mobile phone?
A
W: Billy, could you recommend a good school for English beginners?
M: How about EF? It’s a good English-learning center, especially for children.
Q: What can we learn from this conversation?
Section B
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Because it is the fashion that most people will follow.
B. Because it is convenient to chat with others over the phone.
C. Because they could avoid radio waves from the cell phones.
D. Because the battery will last longer when earphones are used.
12. A. Carrying a cell phone in the pocket will cause cancer to one’s liver.
B. No scientific evidence has supported any of the claims so far.
C. There is no need to worry about the effects cell phones produce.
D. The gimmicks are certain to provide you with good protection.
13. A. Use earphones all the time. B. Turn off the cell phone while driving.
C. Carry the cell phone away from your body. D. Cut down the use of the cell phone.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Because of the consumers’ strong desire for purchase.
B. Thanks to the German governmental stimulus funds.
C. Owing to the improving quality of automobiles.
D. Due to people’s pursuit of high life quality.
15. A. 4.4%. B. 4.1%. C. 0.3%. D. 2.99%.
16. A. Because Thailand has built up close relations with China.
B. Because Thailand is a gateway to other Southeast Asian countries.
C. Because Thailand has issued many policies favoring foreign investments.
D. Because Thailand is rich both in natural resources and manpower.
Answer
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
Why did many people buy earphones? (C)
Which of the following statements is true? (B)
Which one is not suggested in the passage? (D)
A few years ago, cell phone users were in a panic. Reports suggested radio waves from cell phones caused brain cancer and other side effects. Many people bought earphones so they could keep their phones away from their heads.
Soon afterward, studies claimed that carrying a cell phone in your pocket would cause cancer to your liver and reproductive system. Lots of gimmicks appeared on the market claiming to make cell phones safer. Many cell phone users bought the gimmicks, hoping to avoid cancer.
Currently, no scientific evidence supports any of the claims that cell phones cause cancer. This does not mean that cell phones are 100 percent safe. All cell phones produce some radio waves and their long-term effects are still not clear. If you want to err on the side of caution, use earphones and also carry your phone away from your body.
Don’t forget that talking on your cell phone while driving distracts you and creates a bigger hazard—a deadly car accident. Turn off your cell phone while driving.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
What is the probable reason why German car sales soar in March? (B)
What is the growth rate of the unemployment rate from January to February? (C)
Why will the Chinese investors benefit if they invest in Thailand? (B)
Germany:
Car sales in Germany, the world’s automobile-making giant, soared 40 percent year-on-year in March, said an official data released on Thursday. Germany’s VDA automobile federation said the new car sales rose to 401,000 in March in the biggest car market of Europe compared to the same month last year. The rise of the sales was partly thanks to the German governmental stimulus funds, which was earmarked earlier in January for used car replacement, totaling 1.5 billion Euros.
Japan:
Japan’s unemployment rate climbed to a three-year high of 4.4 percent in February as big companies took pains to cut jobs to fight global recession, the government said on Tuesday. The number of jobless people rose to 2.99 million, up 330,000 from a year ago and marked four straight months of increase, the Ministry of Internal Affairs said. The result follows a decline in the rate in January to 4.1 percent.
Thailand:
Thailand has planned a number of business activities to be implemented in the forthcoming months to attract investments form China as the Chinese government has offered a full support to Chinese businessmen seeking to invest overseas, including Thailand. Chinese investors will benefit if they invest in Thailand as the country is a gateway to other Southeast Asian countries.
Section C
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
The woman’s purpose: Get an/a __17__ visa.
The way you can get the vise: 1. Go there in __18_ if you need to get it right away.
2. Though an/a __19_ agent if you don’t want to line up waiting, but you have to pay them __20__.
Complete the form. Writ One Word for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
The part of the saucepans
The character of the parts.
The texture
___21___.
The color
___22___.
___23__
A sort of leaf or flower pattern.
A real bargain
Reduced to __24__ of the original price.
Complete the form. Writ No More Than Two Words for each answer.
Answer
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
entry
person
travel
money
W: I want to go to the Chinese Visa office in Central.
M: In Central? I don’t know what you mean.
W: It’s by the Hong Park. Here it is marked on this map.
M: Oh, yes, I know where. Are you going to China?
W: Yes, I need to get an entry visa.
M: You know you don’t need to go and get it yourself. You can get it through a travel agent.
W: Can I/ I didn’t know than.
M: Yes, it’s much easier. You may have to wait a long time if you go there yourself. Sometimes there are a lot of people waiting.
W: Why don’t they go to a travel agent then?
M: Well, of course it’s a bit more expensive. You have o ay them a little money. And it takes longer as well. If you need to get it right away, then you have to go there in person.
W: I see. Well, I need to get it today. But next time perhaps I’ll use an agent.
M: Yes, it is more convenient if you don’t need it immediately.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
Imitation wood
Dark brown
The lid
a quarter
M: Yes, madam? Can I help you?
W: Yes, please, but you’re just closing, aren’t you?
M: Well, yes, we are, madam. The shop shuts in five minutes.
W: I won’t keep you long then. It was about some saucepans you had in your window last week.
M: Last week, madam? I really can’t remember which ones you mean. What were they like?
W: Oh, they were lovely! Sort of imitation wood, dark brown color, country-style you know, and the lids, if I remember rightly, had a sort of leaf pattern, or was it flower?
M: That’s strange. I don’t recognize any of the ones we have from that description. Are you sure they were in the shop?
W: Oh, you must know the ones I mean. They were on sale. A real bargain. Reduced to a quarter of the original price. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw them.
M: I’m afraid the sales are over, madam, and I know we are sold out of the saucepans.
Unit 17
Section A
1. A. They are discussing their plan. B. They are complaining about the weather.
C. They are arguing about one issue. D. They are criticizing each other.
2. A. Salesman and customer. B. Doctor and patient.
C. Teacher and student. D. Customer and repairman.
3. A. The Shenghua team is certain to win.
B. It’s impossible for the Shenghua team to win.
C. There is possibility that the Shenghua team will lose.
D. She will be glad if the Shenghua team wins.
4. A. He didn’t have a good sleeps. B. There was something wrong with his arm.
C. His alarm clock stopped. D. He stayed up too late last night.
5. A. in an hour. B. At 8:30. C. At 8:00. D. In half an hour.
6. A. He’s worried according to Calvin’s present performance.
B. He is not satisfied with Calvin’s performance.
C. He doesn’t know yet, but he is hopeful.
D. He doesn’t show any concern for Calvin’s future.
7. A. A teacher. B. A doctor. C. A patient. D. A customer.
8. A. How to use a typewriter. B. How to use a tape recorder.
C. How to use a video cassette. D. How to use a camera.
9. A. Her real meaning can’t be noticed. B. Students shouldn’t ride bikes on Mondays.
C. She feels sorry for the students. D. The students are lying.
10. A. The man forgot to ask Henry.
B. Henry didn’t enjoy being with people.
C. Smoking too much made Henry not welcome.
D. No one will join Henry in smoking
Answer
B
W: Wow, it was only drizzle when I got up, but this is too much!
M: Yeah, I’m really fed up with all this rain.
Q: What are the two speakers doing?
D
W: Excuse me, would you please help me with my glasses?
M: Let me examine it first.
Q: What’s the possible relationship between the two speakers?
C
M: I’m sure that the Shenghua team will win the match.
W: It’s hard to say.
Q: What does the woman mean?
C
W: Why are you so late?
M: My alarm clock failed to work again.
Q: Why is the man late?
B
M: We don’t have to hurry. The train will leave in an hour and a half.
W: But it’s already seven and it’ll take us an hour to get to the station.
Q: When will the train leave?
C
W: Has Calvin turned out to be a good pianist?
M: It’s too early to tell, but I think he’ll work out, given time.
Q: What does he think of Calvin?
B
W: Half of my patients have had colds this morning.
M: If people would wear more clothes in this kind of weather, they wouldn’t get sick.
Q: What is the woman?
D
M: Can you show me how to use this, Wendy?
W: It is fully automatic. All you have to do is focus on the scene and press the button here.
Q: What are they talking about?
D
M: Excuse me for being late for class. My bike broke down.
W: It seems bikes break down more often on Monday morning, don’t they? Yours is the sixth one this morning.
Q: What does the woman probably think?
C
M: Why didn’t you ask Henry to come alone? He’s fun. You know all of us like him.
W: Yes. But don’t forget, no one can stand his non-stop smoking.
Q: Which of the following statements is true?
Section B
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. A personal site. B. An online diary. C. A template. D. Web links.
12. A. A new way to express. B. A new way to enjoy.
C. A new way to complain. D. A new way to comment.
13. A. The blogger can provide the template for others to choose.
B. The blogger can change the pre-designed blog template.
C. The blogger can design the blog template on his own.
D. The blogger can make the chosen template more colorful.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. They rely on their own financial resources.
B. They persuade banks to provide long-term finance.
C. They borrow large sums of money from friends and relatives.
D. They depend on the public as a whole for finance.
15. A. Ask another company to obtain their money for them.
B. Put their shares in the company back on the market.
C. Transfer their money to a more successful company.
D. Look for other people to borrow money from.
16. A. By turning to their original owners.
B. By selling the shares of the companies.
C. By investing in profitable companies.
D. By exchanging the ownership of the stockbroker.
Answer
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
What is “blog”? (B)
Which of the following is not a fun_ction of blogs? (B)
How can a site reflect the blogger’s personality? (D)
The word “blog” gets its name from adding the letter “b” from “web” to the word “log”. It’s basically an online diary--- one that anyone can read by visiting your personal blog site. Free blog programs and personal blog sites are making blogs a popular trend.
Designing and owning a personal blog site may seem complicated. It’s a good thing that blog programs are user-friendly. Bloggers can decide on the look of their web site by choosing from predesigned blog templates. Changing the color or adding pictures to the chosen template allows a site to reflect the blogger’s personality.
The popularity of blogs in recent years has changed the way people record their thought. Publishing personal thoughts and opinions on the Internet is a new trend. Many people write about their daily activities or personal thoughts in their blogs. Others gibe their opinions on various web sites and provide the relevant web links. Almost all blogs contain a section where readers can leave their remarks for all to see.
Blogs provide a fresh new way for individuals to express themselves. Many people write blogs because they want to be heard and understood—by anyone who will listen. Other people use blogs as a way to vent.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
What must nearly all companies do to develop? (D)
What do the savers do when they want their money back? (B)
How will these companies raise money? (B)
Large companies need a ay to reach the savings of the public at large. The same problem, on a smaller scale, faces practically every company trying to develop new products and create new jobs. There can be little prospect of raising the sort of sums needed from friends and people we know, and while banks may agree to provide short-term finance, they are generally unwilling to provide money on a permanent basis for long-term projects. So companies turn to the public, inviting people to lend them money, or take a share in the business in exchange for a share in the future profits. This they do by issuing stocks and shares in the business through the Stock Exchange. By doing so they can put into circulation the savings of individuals and institutions, both at home and abroad.
When the saver needs his money back, he sells his shares through a stockbroker to another saver who is trying to invest his money.
Many of the services needed both by industry and by each of us are provided by the government or by local authorities. Without hospitals, roads, electricity, telephones, and railways, governments could not fun_ction. All of these require continuous spending on new equipment and new development, if they are to serve us properly, requiring more money than is raised through taxes alone. The government, local authorities, and nationalized industries therefore frequently need to borrow money to finance major capital spending, and they, too, come to the Stock Exchange.
Section C
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
The position
A(n)___17__ tooth on the ___18_ side.
The problem
The filling is___19___.
The steps
First: take out the old filing.
Second: Stop the pain.
Third: put the ___20_ in.
Complete the form. Writ One Word for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
Name
Linda Lu
The service she asked for
__21___.
Her phone number
___22___.
Date of birth
___23___.
Time of the service
___24__, the last day of the month.
Complete the form. Writ No More Than Three Words for each answer.
Answer
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
lower
right
cracked
needle
W: Any problems with your teeth?
M: I think I have a problem with one.
W: Tell me which one.
M: It’s on the right side. All the way back.
W: Is it an upper or lower tooth?
M: The lower right side.
W: Let me take a look. Open your mouth. Is this the one?
M: Yes!
M: OK. I’m tapping on the side. The filling is cracked. I’ll have to fill it. But first I have to take out the old filling. Do you want something to stop the pain?
M: Of course.
W: All right, I’m giving you something to stop the pain. Open your mouth wide. Then, I’m going to put the needle in. Here it goes. Now, that didn’t hurt, did it?
M: No, not at all.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
Disconnecting her phone
58851542
October 11,1976
By 12:00 a.m.
M: May I help you?
W: I’d like to have my phone disconnected.
M: May I ask why?
W: Well, I’ve found a new job and I’m moving to Hangzhou.
M: Congratulations! How lucky to find a new job in such a time!
W: Thanks.
M: May I have your telephone number, please?
W: Sure. My number is five, double eight, five four two.
M: And the name on the account, please?
W: Linda Lu.
M: For security purposes, Miss Lu, may I have your date of birth, please?
W: It’s October 11, 1976.
M: Thank you. Now, when would you like it to be disconnected?
W: By 12:00 a.m., the last day of the month.
M: Sure.
Unit 18
Section A
1. A. A film on television. B. An essay in the newspaper.
C. A talk show on the radio. D. A heated debate.
2. A. He is not wiling to go. B He is planning to go next weekend.
C. The time is not mentioned. D. He isn’t sure whether to go or not.
3. A. Go home. B. Go to a cinema. C. Go to a concert hall. D. Go to see his friend.
4. A. It’s an obedient dog. B. It can defend his family.
C. It can’t be trained. D. It’s a good pet for family members.
5. A. She enjoys eating it. B. She doesn’t care.
C. She has never tasted it. D. She doesn’t like it.
6. A. Around 24 hours. B. Around 19 hours. C. Around 12 hours. D. Around 10 hours.
7. A. Vacation. B. Pleasure of traveling. C. Language learning. D. Foreign countries.
8. A. She will fly the plane. B. She has called Peter.
C. She won’t go with the man. D. She’ll get to the zoo earlier.
9. A. Lily has never collected any postcards.
B. Lily didn’t receive the postcard from Egypt.
C. The woman will go to Egypt for her holiday.
D. Lily begins to take up collecting postcards.
10. A. The actress was given a big chair to sit on.
B. The actress was warmly welcomed by the audience.
C. The audience was very happy when they saw the actor.
D. The actress gave her performance on the chair.
Answer
A
W: How did you like the film on Channel 8?
M: Unfortunately, I got home too late to watch it.
Q: What are these two people talking about?
B
W: Are you going to Zhujiajiao this weekend?
M: I’m going to wait till next weekend.
Q: When is he going to Zhujiajiao?
C
W: Could you possible come back early today, Mike?
M: I don’t think so. I’ll buy a ticket for tomorrow’s concert for my friend on my may home and then I will go to see a newly-released film.
Q: Where will the man go first?
D
W: Peter’s dog is very friendly and playful.
M: Yes, and it makes a good companion for his old parents and children, too.
Q: What is Peter’s dog like?
D
M: I like seafood. What about you?
W: I don’t care much for seafood. I prefer fried chicken.
Q: How does the woman like seafood?
B
M: The New York subway runs day and night. What about the trains on the underground in London?
W: They stop running between 12:30 and 5:15.
Q: How many hours a day does the London underground serve?
C
M: I’m expecting to go abroad shortly. So I am very anxious to learn enough English to get along with.
W: It’s awful to visit a foreign country without being able to use the language.
Q: What are they talking about?
C
M: Hello, Mary. This is Peter. It’s such a nice day that I thought we might go to the zoo.
W: I wish you had called me earlier. I have just decided to play tennis.
Q: What does the woman mean?
C
W: I’ll send Lily a postcard from Egypt when I go there on my vacation.
M: I’m sure she’ll be very glad to get it. She has a collection of postcards from different countries.
Q: What can be learned from the conversation?
B
W: They said nobody paid much attention to the actor last night. But things changed when the actress came on the stage.
M: Right. As soon as she appeared, she was greeted with a loud cheer from the audience.
Q: What happened last night?
Section B
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Supermarkets. B. Basement stores. C. Bargain stores. D. Clothes stores.
12. A. $1,000. B. $300. C. $225. D. $200.
13. A. A seller might bring the price down if the customer bargained with him.
B. Discount stores usually sell cheap products with bad qualities.
C. There is a world famous basement store in New York.
D. The basement store attracts visitors throughout the United States.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. More than 30 times. B. More than 100 times.
C. Twice. D. None.
15. A. France. B. Italy. C. Britain. D. Greece.
16. A. To comfort those who are in deep sorrow.
B. To make people more confident of themselves.
C. To relieve the pressure of those under stress.
D. To inform others of his great success.
Answer
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
Where can people go to buy things at a lower price? (B)
In the basement store, how much will the $300 evening dress be after ten days if it is still not sold? (C)
According to the passage, which of the following statement is true? (A)
American love bargains. Fifty years ago, items could be bargained for. That meant you could argue with the seller, and the seller might bring the price down. Nowadays, there are other ways to save money on purchases. One of these is to shop at a discount store, which usually sells products that have been widely advertised with the name of a recognized manufacturer. Another way to save money is to go to a basement store. There is a famous one in Boston, which attracts visitors from all over the world. On the day of a particular good sale, well-dressed people stand in line waiting fro the store to open. When the doors do open, the normally polite ladies in their fur coats and gentlemen in their suits push to get at the clothes first. This particular store sells clothes that originally were in very expensive shops. An evening dress with an original $1,000 price tag reappears in the basement store for $300. But that is not all --- the price of the dress is lowered by one-fourth every ten days. Careful shoppers will come back to the store again and again, waiting for the price to come down on the item they want. Of course, in the meantime it may be sold to someone else.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
How often do the French touch each other during a 30-minute conversation? (B)
Which of the following is the country where hugging is less common? (C)
Which of the following is NOT the reason why people hug? (D)
Hugging is a way for us to show our love for each other. In the west, people hug for many different reasons. Families and friends sometimes hug just to show the other person they care. They many hug a loved one that they haven’t seen for a while, or hug someone who will be leaving fro a long period of time. Hugs are also given to comfort someone who is sad or to congratulate someone who has good news.
Hugging reduces tension and raises self-esteem. Scientists even found that hugging can have a positive effect on a person’s IQ!
Some Western cultures encourage hugging more than others. The French, for example, are some of the most affectionate people in the world. Researchers have observed that the French touch each other more than 100 times during a 30-minute conversation. Americans, however, typically only touch each other twice during the same time period. Italians and Greeks are known for giving lots of hugs. But British people, like American, tend to be a little more reserved about hugging.
Section C
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
The kind of apartment he is interested in
___17__ apartment.
About the apartment
The monthly rent: $560, including gas and water.
The __18__ deposit: $500.
__19__ is not included.
A(n) __20__ parking space is provided free.
Complete the form. Writ One Word for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
The destination
__21___.
The number and kind of tickets
The ___22___ tickets.
The flight
A night flight.
What needs to be done.
___23__ the form.
Pay for the __24__: 30% of the total.
Complete the form. Writ No More Than Two Words for each answer.
Answer
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
One-bedroom
security
Electricity
sheltered
M: Hello. I’m calling about the apartment you advertised.
W: Yes. What kind of apartment are you interested in?
M: I’m interested in a one-bedroom apartment. Do you have any available?
W: Yes, I have one. When do you need it?
M: Sometime around next week. What can you tell me about this apartment?
W: Well, it’s a one-bedroom apartment. The monthly rent is $560, with a $500 security deposit. You pay electricity only. Gas and water is included. Both the heat and stove are gas. You’ll be assigned a sheltered parking space with no extra charge. And… that’s probably it.
M: Sound good. May I come over tomorrow to have a look?
W: Sure.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
Cairo
one-way
Fill in
reservation
M: Good morning. I’d like to make a reservation for two to Cairo.
W: When do you want to leave?
M: This weekend, the 8th of February.
W: Found trip or one-way?
M: One-way, please.
W: OK. You have two choices: Flight 5323 leaves at 6:25 a.m. and arrives in Cairo at 5:20 p.m. The other is a night flight leaving at 11:15 p.m. and arriving at 10:23 a.m. The night flight is cheaper.
M: Thanks. Please reserve for us the seat on the night flight.
W: OK. Two seats on the night flight. Anyway, you need to hand in part of the airfare to make the reservation for the seats. You know it is the rush hour for the planes. The seats are in great demand.
M: That’s quite all right. How much money need I hand in?
W: 30% of the total. Please fill in the form first.
