Unit 19
Section A
1. A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday. D. On Tuesday.
2. A. Doctor and patient. B. Boss and secretary.
C. Teacher and student. D. Husband and wife.
3. A. Because the mountain is becoming higher.
B. Because the view of the mountain is becoming more beautiful.
C. Because their age is growing with the time.
D. Because the condition of climbing is becoming worse.
4. A. He will buy a copy for the woman.
B. He will lend her the book after reading it.
C. He will recommend another book to the woman.
D. He will ask the owner for permission.
5. A. The woman expressed her disapproval of the plan.
B. The woman will be for the new plan.
C. The woman showed no concern for the plan.
D. The woman thought the plan needed improving.
6. A. They are going to do some physical training.
B. They are going to the sportswear store.
C. They are going to consult their coach.
D. They are going to read the advertisement.
7. A. Go to the party. B. Go back home.
C. Break his promise. D. Remind somebody else.
8. A. The game was delayed. B. It was a close match.
C. Their team played very badly. D. It was a pity not to see the game.
9. A. Help to prepare vegetables. B. Take some more vegetables.
C. Eat more. D. Avoid taking any more.
10. A. He expected a better dinner B. The dinner was rather too expensive.
C. He enjoyed Indian food. D. The dinner was to his satisfaction.
Answer
A
W: I hear there will be an important lecture this week. Do you know when it will be held?
M: It will take place on the fourth day of this week.
Q: When will the lecture be held?
A
M: I’ve caught a severe cold. My head is aching too.
W: Take it easy! You are having a fever. Some medicine will help you recover quickly.
Q: What is the relationship between the two speakers?
C
W: The mountain seems much too high to climb. I didn’t notice this last year.
M: The mountain may not be high, but we’re old.
Q: Why does the man say so?
D
W: Could you lend me the novel when you’ve finished it? I’ve been looking all over for a copy in the library, but I can’t find it.
M: Oh, it’s not mine. It belongs to Billy. But I’ll see what he will say.
Q: What will the man do?
B
M: Will you back me up on this new plan to improve our teaching method?
W: You can surely count on me. I’m standing behind you.
Q: What can be learned from the conversation?
B
W: I haven’t bought my sports shoes which are needed for the physical training class.
M: Me neither. There are some trendy ones in the advertisement.
Q: Where are they most probably going next?
A
M: If you hadn’t reminded me of their invitation to the party, I would have gone home.
W: Oh, that would have been had. That would have been the second time you’re broken your promise.
Q: What is the man going to do?
C
M: I’m sorry I missed the basketball game, but I had a terrible cold.
W: You didn’t miss anything. We couldn’t have played worse.
Q: What does the woman mean?
D
W: Mr. Baker, do help yourself to some more vegetable.
M: It’s a wonderful dinner, but if I eat another bite, I will burst.
Q: What will Mr. Baker do?
B
W: I really enjoyed my dinner at the restaurant! How was yours?
M: Better than I expected as I’m not quite fond of Indian food. For than price, though, it should have been good.
Q: What does the man mean?
Section B
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. They shout loudly at the waiters.
B. They give order through a kind of instrument.
C. They drive their cars into the restaurant.
D. They wave to the waiters.
12. A. In only one fast food restaurant in the city.
B. In several places in the city.
C. In all the fast food restaurants in the city.
D. In only one fast food restaurant in the country.
13. A. They offer a place for them to eat.
B. They offer cheaper food, especially for students.
C. They offer food for picnic.
D. They offer places to eat as well as chances to work.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Because they want to change their tastes.
B. Because they themselves are interested in cooking.
C. Because they are reminded of the pleasures in life.
D. Because they have no choice but to watch these shows.
15. A. They can find inspiration for their own recipes.
B. They can learn how to cook using less oil.
C. They can present the real flavor of food.
D. They can become a chef by copying the recipes.
16. A. Food is a great pleasure in life. B. Everyone is born a gourmet.
B. You’ll feel refreshed by watching them. D. People are changeable in taste.
Answer
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
How can people eat without leaving their cars? (B)
Where can people find their favorite food? (B)
How do these restaurants help young people? (D)
After a movie, a baseball game or a dance, boys and girls like to stop for something to eat. Usually they will go to a fast food restaurant. They do not have to wait long to be served. Sometimes they stay in their cars. They give their orders into a microphone near the car window, and someone gives them their food and takes their money.
Popular foods are hamburgers, French fries, hot dogs, ice cream and Coca Cola. It is not usually necessary to drive far to find these food. A person’s favorite restaurant may have five or more separate sites in the same city. There are hundreds of these same places across the country.
Some fast food restaurants also offer American, Chinese, German, or Mexican foods.
People who do not want to eat in their cars can take the food with them. They can carry home a complete chicken dinner and put it on the dinner table or take it to the park for a family picnic.
For many high school and college students, fast food restaurants are not just a place to eat. Since these restaurants need many young people to prepare and serve food, they are also good places for them to work.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
Why do people enjoy watching cooking shows? (C)
Which is not the value provided by cooking shows according to the fan? (D)
What is the basic reason why these cooking shows are popular? (A)
Programs about food and cooking have become increasingly popular in recent years. You can watch a variety of shows that will tempt your tummy.
Despite the popularity of cooking shows, fewer and fewer people show an interest in cooking. So what explains their enormous appetite for cooking shows? Some people feel these shows remind them of the comforting, simple pleasures in life. Others enjoy the thrill of watching people eat exotic foods. No matter which program you feast you eyes on, there’s no denying that food is fun.
Most people watch cooking shows for entertainment rather than education. Even those who enjoy them admit they rarely copy gourmet recipes featured on TV. So do programs about food and cooking have any value beyond a great way to relax? Plenty, according to fans of these shows. Some watch cooking shows not only for entertainment, but also to learn new methods and to find inspiration. Other say they can learn how to cook using less oil and how to bring out the natural flavor of the food.
But of course you don’t have to be an aspiring chef to enjoy TV cooking shows. No matter who you are or where you live, food is without a doubt important to you. So it’s no wonder these TV shows are popular both in the West and in Asia. Food, after all, is a great pleasure in life.
Section C
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
Time when the plane departs
Scheduled to depart for Paris at __17___.
The __18_ from Paris airport to downtown Paris
One hour’s ride at lease.
Time when the plane lands at the Paris Airport punctually
___19___ hours after the plane departs.
Time left before the plane __20__ off
Twenty minutes.
Complete the form. Writ One Word for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
Job
Area sales manager.
Daily duties
When traveling, he __21__.
In the office, he __22__ from customers.
What’s rewarding
___23___.
What’s frustrating
___24__.
The customers the level him waiting.
Complete the form. Writ No More Than Three Words for each answer.
Answer
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
2:20
distance
4
takes
W: Excuse me, is this the Gate for TWA Flight 810?
M: Yes, departing for Paris.
W: Good. Will the plane take off soon?
M: It leaves at 2:20. There is still 20 minutes to go.
W: Will it arrive in Paris on time?
M: I hope so. The flight takes about 4 hours if not delayed.
W: It will be very late in Paris hen, won’t it?
M: Yes. It will be about 11:20 when the plane lands at Paris Airport.
W: Is the airport far away from downtown Paris?
M: Of course, one hour’s ride at least.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
visits shops
answers queries
Free trips
The low pay
W: Nice to meet you. I am making a survey about people’s career. May I ask what your job is?
M: I’m an area sales manager.
W: What is involved in the job?
M: Well, I go around visiting shops, maybe five or six per day when I’m traveling. The rest of the time I spend in the office, answering queries from customers about sales and planning the next trip.
W: How long will the trips last?
M: My trips usually last about two or three weeks and I go mostly to European countries.
W: What do you find rewarding about the work?
M: Um, the job is not well paid, but I do get free trips to foreign counties.
W: What do you find frustrating or annoying about it?
M: Well, I’ve already mentioned the pay. Another obvious frustration is customers that leave you waiting. Overall the job frustrations are minimal.
Unit 20
Section A
1. A. At 3:15. B. At 3:50. C. At 4:00. D. At 4:10.
2. A. About two blocks. B. About one block.
C. About three blocks. D. About five blocks.
3. A. She will buy a new dress. B. She will cook a delicious meal.
C. She will buy new shoes. D. She will paint the room.
4. A. Sally. B. May. C. Lily. D. Mary.
5. A. It is extremely cold. B. It snows all the year round.
C. It is always below freezing. D. It sometimes snows.
6. A. She is quite familiar with her. B. She only knows her name.
C. She has never heard of her. D. She is not interested in her.
7. A. In a ship. B. In the office.
C. At a swimming pool. D. In a shop.
8. A. He is confused. B. He is regretful. C. He is confident. D. he is depressed.
9. A. She isn’t interested in the outside view.
B. She likes taking elevators.
C. She likes the arrangements of the apartment.
D. She wants to change to a lower floor.
10. A. The woman already told him about her holidays.
B. He’s surprised to hear what the woman said.
C. The holidays passed quickly for him, too.
D. The woman speaks too fast.
Answer
B
W: Don’t stay long in the coffee bar. It’s almost 3 o’clock.
M: I know. We still have 50 minutes before boarding.
Q: When will they begin to board the plane?
D
W: Could you direct me to the nearest supermarket?
M: Sure. Walk that way for two blocks. Turn right and it’s about three more blocks.
Q: How far away is the supermarket?
C
M: Is that the new pair of shoes you are going to buy?
W: Yes, do you think the color is all right?
Q: What will the woman do?
C
M: Sally is cleverer than May.
W: But Sally is less clever than Lily.
Q: Who is the cleverest of the three?
D
M: Is it very cold in winter?
W: Not really. The temperature never drops below freezing. There is a little snow in December and January around the New Year.
Q: What did the woman say about the winter?
B
M: Do you know Andrea?
W: I only know her by name.
Q: How does the woman know Andrea?
C
M: That was a beautiful dive you just made. Where did you learn how to do that?
W: Oh, I’ve taken many courses in lifesaving, and diving, too.
Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?
C
W: How did your interview go?
M: I couldn’t feel better about it. The questions were very fair and I seemed to find answers to all of them.
Q: How does the man feel about the interview?
D
W: Does your wife like the apartment?
M: She says the view of the city from the twentieth floor is beautiful, but she’s afraid of the elevator. She wants to change to another floor.
Q: What do we know about the man’s wife?
C
W: I can’t believe the Christmas holidays are almost over. They went by so fast.
M: You said it. I have the same feeling.
Q: What does the man mean?
Section B
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. A popular new system of the world. B. The renting of home furnishings.
C. The America’s fastest growing business. D. A new way of saving money.
12. A. Because the rent for the furniture is very low.
B. Because they can thus use better furniture.
C. Because furniture changes fashion very quickly.
D. Because they can hardly afford to buy any furniture.
13. A. Because they can’t afford new furniture.
B. Because they like the idea of renting furniture.
C. Because they like their rented furniture very much.
D. Because they think they will soon move to another place.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Luck to have the opportunity. B. A feeling of thankfulness.
C. Eating tasteless vegetables. D. Eating very little like a bird.
15. A. Cancer. B. Heart disease. C. High fever. D. Rude pride.
16. A. A spirit of thankfulness.
B. How to improve one’s way of living.
C. Wrong ideas in the healing process of recovery.
D. The real cause of death.
Answer
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
What does the speaker mainly talk about? (B)
Why do some young people with little money like to rent furniture? (B)
Why does the family with a large beautiful house also rent furniture? (C)
What kind of people rent their home furnishings instead of buying them? Many kinds of people: international businessmen, government officials, airlines workers, young married couples, people whose job or business may force them to move frequently from one city (or country) to another. They are saved the trouble and cost of moving their furniture each time. They simply rent new furniture when they reach their new home. Young people with little money do not want to buy cheap furniture that they will soon grow to dislike. They prefer to wait until they have enough money to buy furniture they really like. Meanwhile they find they can rent better quality furniture than could afford to buy.
On family, who now have a large, beautiful home of their own, like their rented furniture so much that they decide to keep renting it instead of buying new things? But they don’t like to tell people about it. The idea of renting home furnishings is still quite new, and they are not sure what their neighbors might think.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
What is extremely important in the process of recovery from cancer as mentioned in the passage? (B)
What is the actual cause of death according to the passage? (D)
What does the passage mainly talk about? (C)
In finding about the possibility of recovering from cancer by means of eating a special, restricted range of good, there are several factors that may interfere with the natural process of recovery, one of which is the lack of thankfulness.
A spirit of thankfulness is essential to the healing process. The person needs to see that his or her past way of eating and living created the cancer and that he is fortunate to have the opportunity to change his regular food and lifestyle. However, many cancer patients constantly complain when a new way is introduced. They frequently say or think, “Thee vegetables are tasteless.” “This food looks like bird food.” “How long do I have to stay on this kind of food?” Such persons think that cancer happened to them by accident and that they have done nothing to deserve it. They blame their disease on a substance in their workplace or environment which tends to produce a cancer, or a very unfriendly universe. This type of person is incapable of thinking deeply about himself. He will return to meat, wine, sugar and mild as soon as the slightest improvement is experienced. For such people, changing their way of eating is just a kind of medicine and then they give up when their sings of illness disappear. They may live longer for a while, but will never completely recover. The doctor will say they die of cancer, heart disease or a high fever, but the real cause is their rude pride.
Section C
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
The girl’s interest
__17___.
The salesman’s recommendation
A heavy __18__ one.
The original cost
___19___.
The discount
___20__.
Complete the form. Writ One Word for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
The location of the woman’s new flat
On __21___ floor.
The number of the rooms in the new flat
___22___.
The time of painting the new flat
___23___.
The rent of the new flat
About ___24__ a month.
Complete the form. Writ No More Than Two Words for each answer.
Answer
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
Scarves
wool
$68
10%
M: Hi, are you being helped?
W: No, I’m not. I’m interested in scarves.
M: All of our scarves are in this section. What do you think of this one here? It’s made of silk.
W: Hm, it looks nice, but I’d like to have something warm for the winter.
M: Maybe you would like a heavy wool scarf. How about this one?
W: I think that’s what I want. How much is it?
M: It’s sixty-eight dollars plus tax.
W: It’s a little expensive. Do you think it’s possible to get a discount?
M: Since you like it so much, how about a 10 percent discount? That’s the best I can offer.
W: That’s good. Could you wrap it for me?
M: Sure.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
the twelfth
6
Next weekend
$650
W: What do you think of our new flat?
M: I think you are very lucky. How many rooms are there?
W: Six. A living room, a study, a kitchen and three bedrooms. Everyone will have his own one. Come and look at the view.
M: So marvelous! We must be very high!
W: Yes, this is a fifteen-story building. We’re on the twelfth floor. Altogether there are twenty-five flats in the neighborhood.
M: Are you going to decorate the flat?
W: Yes, father has bought some paint. My brother and sister are going to help him paint the walls next weekend.
M: What about other? Are they decorating their flats by themselves?
W: Probably. The whole building smells of new paint.
M: Is the rent high? Would you mind telling me?
W: Not at all. About six hundred and fifty dollars a month. And we must pay for the caretaker who keeps the place clean and tidy.
M: You are lucky to live here.
Mid-term Test (I)
Section A
1. A. The style. B. The color. C. The tie. D. The shirt.
2. A. The weather is good enough. B. The weather should be worse.
C. The weather is just terrible. D. The weather is pleasant.
3. A. The man has no idea. B. The woman will choose another day.
C. The woman can set the day. D. The man has no free time.
4. A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
5. A. On a bus. B. In a shop. C. In a hospital. D. In a restaurant.
6. A. She tries to avoid meeting him. B. She does not like dramas.
C. The drama competition is nonsense. D. She has something else to do.
7. A. Classmates. B. Fellow workers. C. Colleagues. D.Teacher and student.
8. A. Sunday. B. Tuesday. C. Wednesday. D. Thursday.
9. A. She is too weak to go dancing with the man.
B. She’s still suffering from a bad cold.
C. She is not interested in dancing.
D. She would like to go dance with the man.
10. A. John never returns anything he borrows.
B. John breathes very heavily.
C. John reads very slowly.
D. John has trouble breathing.
Answer
B
W: The color of your T-shirt is nice.
M: I know it’s your favorite. You always choose it when you buy my ties and shirts.
Q: What did the man refer to?
C
W: The weather isn’t good enough for an outing, is it?
M: Not in the least. We can’t have a worse day at this time of the year.
Q: What does the man mean?
C
W: Would you like to go to see the movie with me on Friday or on Saturday?
M: Whatever you decide will be okay.
Q: What do we know from the conversation?
C
M: What are the things you particularly want in a house?
W: Well, it must have 4 bedrooms: one for each of the children and one for us.
Q: How many children does the woman have?
D
M: Well, before we order, shall we agree that we each pay our own bill?
W: No problem.
Q: Where are the two speakers?
D
M: Let’s go watch the drama competition to be held this noon.
W: That would sound great, but I have to prepare for my daily talk. Thanks for asking me, though.
Q: What does the woman imply?
A
M: Do you think our English teacher would be angry if I skipped class this afternoon?
W: Of course she would. I wouldn’t do that if I were you.
Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
D
M: Let’s see, today is Tuesday. Are we supposed to meet Dave tomorrow?
W: No, the day after tomorrow.
Q: What day are they supposed to meet Dave?
A
M: Would you like to go dancing with me this evening?
W: I’d love to, but I’m just getting over a bad cold. I’m still too weak for anything.
Q: What does the woman mean?
C
W: John said he would return the book he had borrowed as son as he finished reading it.
M: Well, if John’s reading it, I won’t hold my breath.
Q: What does the man imply about John?
Section B
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Come back to our usual solutions. B. Take a break and do something different.
C. Forget about the problem and let go of it. D. Focus on the problem until it is solved.
12. A. Because we should always take for granted what we are used to doing.
B. Because we’d better think of ourselves as creative people.
C. Because the best ideas may be the result of changing old ideas slightly.
D. Because the first ideas we get are never the best idea.
13. A. Doing things in a different way. B. Saving any idea that comes to mind.
C. Just accepting what we believe. D. Letting our mind relax.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. During the 1980s. B. During the 1970s.
C. During the 1960s. D. In the twentieth century.
15. A. Hip hop music contains many African elements.
B. Hip hop youth wear baggy pants and shirts.
C. Hip hop culture shares much common with other culture.
D. Hip hop helps many poor people achieve a better life.
16. A. The development of hip hop culture.
B. General introduction of hip hop culture.
C. The reason for developing hip hop culture.
D. The origin of hip hop culture.
Answer
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
What should we do when we can’t make any progress in solving our problem? (B)
According to the passage, why is it advisable to be curious? (C)
Which of the following is not a way of improving creativity? (C)
All of us face problems. Unfortunately, we don’t always know how to solve them. Our usual solutions may not work in every situation. That’s why we need to think creatively to come up with creative solutions. We may not consider ourselves creative people, but if we can improve our creative thinking, new ideas will emerge. The following are some ways to boost our creativity.
First, be curious. Don’t take for granted what we do or use every day. Think about how to do things differently. Sometimes the best ideas come from combining old ideas or changing them slightly. Second, avoid being immediately critical. When we think of a new idea, write it down—and save it. It may turn out to be useful later.
In addition, ask “what if”. Instead of just accepting what we know as reality, asking “what if” may help us come up with new ideas. Then, take some time to relax. When we’re not making any headway with our problem, stop working on it and do something completely different. We may come back to the problem with a fresh outlook and a new way to solve it. Try some of these ideas, and you’d find that being creative isn’t so hard after all.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
When did hip hop come to Los Angeles? (A)
Which of the following is not the characteristic of hip hop culture? (C)
What is the main idea of the passage? (B)
In recent decades, hip hop has spread throughout the world, reaching from America all the way to Asia. Hip hop has given people a voice to express themselves. Hip hop is the new sound of a disaffected global youth culture. Though on the global scale there is a heavy influence form US culture, different cultures worldwide have transformed hip hop with their own traditions and beliefs. But where did it come from? And how did it develop?
Hip hop first appeared in urban African-American communities. It has even deeper roots in West African musical traditions. Slaves brought these traditions with them to the New World. During the 1970s in New York, these African influences developed into hip hop music. A decade later, hip hop moved to Los Angeles, and from there became an international phenomenon.
But hip hop is much more than music. For many African—Americans, it’s a way of life. Hip hop culture includes its own fashion and art. Hip hop youth wear baggy pants and oversized athletic shirts. Hip hop artists paint elaborate “graffiti art” on walls and other properties.
Hip hop culture developed in communities troubled by crime and poverty, and the music and art reflect these unfortunate origins. For many musicians and artists, hip hop is the key to success. It helps them to rise above the crime and poverty to achieve a better life.
Section C
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
How does Sue look now?
__17___ and well.
When did the letter come?
___18___ days ago.
What did the man do during the summer vacation?
He did a lot of___19_, saw a few good films and visited some interesting __20__.
Complete the form. Writ One Word for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
Where did Julian get her working experience?
In __21___.
What did Julian study before she took up design?
___22___.
What does Julian have to do in her new job?
She has to ___23_ a lot.
How does Julian feel about her new job?
___24__
Complete the form. Writ No More Than Two Words for each answer.
Answer
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
Fresh
Two
reading
exhibitions
M: Hi, Sue. It’s good to see you back again. How fresh and well you look! We missed you very much.
W: I missed you, too. Did you get my letter?
M: Yes, it came the day before yesterday, so we decided not to reply to it, as you wouldn’t have received it in time.
W: Well, did you have a good time during the summer vacation?
M: Oh, yes. We did a lot of reading, saw quite a few wonderful films and visited some interesting exhibitions. How about you?
W: I had a good time as well. I did all sorts of work with the other villagers. From them I learned quite a lot about the wonderful changes in the countryside.
M: And how is your family?
W: Fine, thanks. My parents are busy with their work as usual.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
Fashion Central
Computer programming
travel
Satisfied
M: Julian, it says on your resume that you were on the design team at Fashion Central.
W: For about two years. I studied design at college but really didn’t get much first-hand experience until I worked for Fashion Central. They taught everything, such as how to use Design Wiz, a special skill.
M: So you can use Design Wiz. Good. How are you with photos?
W: Well, I can’t really take professional photos. I know how to use Picture Shop, though.
M: What about computer programming?
W: That’s no problem. I actually studied it before I got into design.
M: I see here that you grew up in Quebec. I assume you speak French?
W: Fluently. I grew up speaking the language at my house.
M: There’s travel involved in this job. Any problem flying to the US once a week?
W: No, that’s fine. I’m willing to do what it takes to be good at this job. I can work nights, and weekends.
M: Oh, I almost forgot. How’s your typing? Believe it or not, we need someone who can type well. There will be some typing involved once in a while.
W: I guess I can type about 80 words a minutes.
M: Great. You can start next Monday.
