高考听力模拟练习卷
Test 1
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and a question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question
you have heard.
1.A. In a supermarket. B. In a learning center.
C. At school. D. On a train.
2. A. The teacher and the student.
B. The father and the son.
C. The shop assistant and the customer.
D. The bank clerk and the customer.
3. A. He will look for Shanghai Daily at the newsstand on campus.
B. He will get Shanghai Daily for the woman.
C.The woman should look for Shanghai Daily at the newsstand on campus.
D. The news about the campus was carried in Shanghai Daily.
4. A. He has to go to another party first.
B. He might lose his way in the crowd.
C. He won't make a speech at the party.
D. He doesn't like to share his view with others.
5. A. He invites the woman to go sightseeing in Shanghai.
B.The man will stay in Shanghai not only on business, but also on a tour.
C.The woman envies the man, for he can both work and travel.
D.He doesn't like working but traveling.
6. A.The man always looks ugly.
B.The woman doesn't like the man's appearance.
C. The woman asks the man to wear glasses.
D. The woman praises the man's appearance.
7. A. A best writer. B. A recent book.
C. A good sailor. D. An old record.
8. A.2:05. B.2:00. C. 1:50. D. 1:55.
9. A. Discussing a trip. B. Taking some pictures.
C. Reading in the reading room. D. Looking at some photos.
10. A. Fine her for breaking the traffic regulation.
B. Teach her how to drive in the one-way street.
C. Show her the way to the police station.
D. Let her go without any punishment.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and two longer conversations. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and conversations will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. All kinds of climbing. B. Adventures.
C. Traveling. D. Gentle sports.
12. A. Clothes. B. Expensive equipment.
C. Time and money. D. Jobs.
13. A. They have enough money for an adventure.
B. They are tired of working together.
C. They need some rest.
D. They want to find new jobs.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14.A.The boss. B. The supervisor. C. The president. D.The manager
15. A. Having to come to work earlier.
B. Having no light.
C. Not being able to wear the clothes they want.
D. Having their offices cleaned while they are working.
16. A. If they have energy saving suggestions.
B. If their offices become too cold.
C. If someone doesn't cooperate with the new program.
D. If they have a complaint.
Questions 17 and 18 are based on the following conversation .
17. A. Reading its ads in the newspapers. B. Calling its personnel department.
C. Contacting its manager. D. Searching its website.
18. A. He can manage his time more flexibly. B. He can renew contact with his old friends.
C. He can concentrate on his own projects. D. He can learn to do administrative work.
Questions 19 and 20 are based on the following conversation.
19. A. She feels embarrassed when speaking in public.
B. Her presentation receives a poor grade.
C. She has not completed her assignment.
D. She is unable to attend her psychology class.
20. A. They blush more than women do.
B. They perform uncomfortably in front of adults.
C. They can't suffer psychological stress.
D. They blush less frequently than adults do.
Test 2
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and a question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question
you have heard.
1. A. Find a larger room. B. Sell the old table.
C. Buy two bookshelves. D. Rearrange some furniture.
2. A. Guest and receptionist. B. Passenger and air hostess.
C. Customer and shop assistant. D. Patient and nurse.
3. A. Tom survived the accident. B. Tom was put into prison.
C. The wall was knocked down. D. It did little damage to Tom's car.
4. A. The man didn't want the woman to have her hair cut.
B. The woman followed the man's advice.
C. The woman is wearing long hair now.
D. The man didn't care if the woman had her hair cut or not
5. A. In a restaurant. B. In a hospital.
C. In a toy store. D. In a zoo.
6. A. She seldom reads books from cover to cover.
B. She has no interest in reading novels.
C. She read only parts of the book.
D. She was eager to know what the book was about.
7. A. 2:50 p.m. B. 2:15 p.m. C. 1:50 p.m. D. 1:15 p.m
8. A. Jack always arrives on time.
B. Jack used to be late for work
C. Jack knows nothing about his work.
D. Jack is often late for work.
9. A. By going on a diet. B. By doing physical exercise.
C. By having fewer meals. D. By eating fruit and vegetables.
10. A. Most people killed in the accidents are heavy drinkers.
B. Passengers should pay more attention when crossing the road.
C. She doesn't agree with what the man said.
D. Drunk driving causes many accidents on the road.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on
your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. To warn people of the danger of smoking during pregnancy;
B. To advise people with breathing problems to stop smoking.
C. To show people the risks of having a low birth weight baby.
D. To offer some tips on how to give up smoking.
12. A. It may cause the difficult birth of the baby.
B. The babies are more likely to suffer from heart disease.
C. The babies may weigh less than other children.
D. The danger of lung cancer may increase for pregnant mothers.
13. A. A boy whose mother smokes. B. A girl whose mother smokes.
C. A boy whose father smokes. D. A girl whose father smokes.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. It influences Americans' value of life.
B. It expresses Americans' feeling vividly.
C. It evolves with the development of America.
D. It reflects Americans' preoccupation with time.
15. A. One should be compensated for working overtime
B. One should have a detailed daily plan on his work.
C. It's hard to balance work and family in today's society.
D. Time during nonworking hours is not very precious.
16. A.The interpersonal relationship. B.The high pressure.
C.The servant system. D. The rapid progress.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. A digital camera. B. A TV. C. A stereo. D. A DVD player.
18. A. He wants to buy things at a discount using the card.
B. He hopes to establish a good credit rating.
C. He doesn't want to borrow from his parents.
D. He wants to make a living by himself,
19. A. People generally have a difficult time getting out of debt.
B.Students often apply for more credit cards than they need.
C.The interest rates on student cards are very high.
D.It has a credit limit not quite so high.
20. A. He hopes that someone will give him the money.
B. He plans on getting rid of his student credit cards.
C. He is going to return the items he purchased on the card.
D. He will obtain the scholarship.
Test 3
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and a question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A.$1.50. B.$4.50. C.$5.00. D.$13.50.
2. A.At 10:00. B.At 9:00 C.At 9:15 D. At 10:15.
3. A. At a track meet. B. B.In a school gym.
C. In a sports shop. D. In a bookstore.
4. A.Stand still. B. Get some exercises.
C. Sit down. D. Change his residence.
5. A. Learn more about caring for cat.
B. Choose a good name for the kitten.
C. Give the cat away since he can't keep it
D. Keep the kitten in his dorm room secretly.
6. A.A bus driver. B. An airline ticket agent.
C. A post office clerk. D. A department store salesperson.
7. A. Choose a new dentist.
B. Cure the pain himself.
C. Make an appointment with his dentist.
D. Ask his dentist about the right way to brush.
8. A. They should definitely do it. B. They should find means to do it.
C. It's meaningless. D. She meant to do it earlier.
9. A. He seldom has trouble with translation
B. He worked on a simpler passage.
C. Even he was late for examination.
D. He was the only person to have a problem.
10. A. It surprised her. B. She hasn't seen it.
C. It has been misplaced. D. She found it believable.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and two longer conversations. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and conversations will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question,read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the
question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Chimpanzees can plan future attacks.
B. Chimpanzees can collect stones.
C. Chimpanzees can become angry.
D. Chimpanzees can behave like humans.
12. A. Switzerland. B. Lund. C. Sweden. D. China.
13. A. Because Santino is the first animal to make attacks in the zoo.
B. Because it is difficult for animals to anticipate a future action.
C. Because Santino is quite sure that he will be angry later.
D. Because the mental state of the animal is quite different from others.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Disappointed. B. Satisfied.
C. Angry. D. Worried.
15. A. He checked out and left the hotel B. All his things were stolen
C. His luggage was removed by mistake. D. He was robbed of his suitcase.
16. A. He was asked to leave the hotel
B. The receptionist was rude to him.
C. All his things were in disorder,
D. He was sent to a dirty room.
Questions 17 and 18 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. A training coach. B. A trading adviser.
C. A professional manager. D. A financial trader.
18. A. Flexibility of working time. B. High salary and less stress.
C. Comfortable working environment. D. Uncertainty and mental challenge.
Questions 19 and 20 are based on the following conversation.
19. A. The pocket money British children get.
B. The annual inflation rate in Britain.
C. The things British children spend money on.
D. The rising cost of raising a child in Britain.
20. A. Save up for their future education. B. Pay for small personal things,
C. Buy their own shoes and socks. D. Make donations when necessary,
Test 4
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and a question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question
you have heard.
1. A. At home. B.At a restaurant.
C. At a meeting. D. At a grocery.
2. A. Patient and doctor. B. Customer and salesman.
C. Student and teacher. D. Hostess and servant.
3. A. By car. B. By bus. C. By train. D. On foot.
4. A. A driver. B.A car seller. C. A reporter. D. A police officer.
5. A. They'd better not go riding.
B. It's no fun riding in the rain.
C. They can go riding half an hour later.
D. Riding a bike is a great idea.
6. A. It's difficult. B. It's easy
C. It's too short. D. It takes her only one hour.
7. A. Take a day off from work.
B. Go and join the people in the office
C. Find more people to help with the move.
D. Move to a new place at free time.
8. A.Informative. B.Difficult. C. Too long. D. Dull.
9. A. The woman believes that the man can give up smoking.
B. The man finds it easy to give up smoking.
C. The man has not given up smoking.
D. The man has convinced the woman that he can give up smoking.
10. A. The lab is generally locked on Saturday morning.
B. The man didn't have the key to the lab,
C. Nothing unusual happened in the lab on Saturday morning
D. The lab should never have been locked.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you
have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Gas. B. Solar energy. C. Alcohol. D. Electricity.
12. A. Air traffic conditions. B. Traffic jams on highways.
C. Road conditions. D. New traffic rules
13. A. Go through a health check. B. Carry little luggage.
C. Arrive early for boarding. D. Have security checks.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Open the cage window. B. Put the cash in the drawer.
C. Check the savings accounts. D. Examine the audio system.
15. A. Exciting. B. Demanding. C. Boring. D. Relaxing.
16. A. It has flexible working hours. B. The speaker can have more leisure time.
C. It requires more organization. D. The speaker can daydream while working.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. He was returning home from a party.
B. He just got off work when he saw the UFO.
C. He was driving home from a restaurant.
D. He was driving home from a hospital.
18.A. About 12:00 a.m, B. About 3:00 a.m.
C. About 5:00 a.m. D. About 6:00 a.m.
19. A. A giant deer. B. A strange man.
C. A hairy alien. D. A cruel woman.
20. A. He walked to a flying saucer. B. He followed the animal to a plane.
C. He was carried to a spaceship. D. He was sent to his hometown.
Test 5
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and a question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper,and decide which one is the best answer to the question
you have heard.
1. A. Because it stopped raining. B. Because she has a car.
C. Because she has an umbrella. D. Because she is staying at home
2.A. 16. B. 17. C. 18. D. 20.
3. A. Rome. B. Paris. C. New York. D. San Francisco.
4. A. Bring some food to the table. B. Help herself to some food.
C. Use the phone on the table. D. Eat as much as possible herself
5. A. In a repair shop. B. At a hotel,
C. At a bank. D. In a department store.
6.A. Attend the lecture. B. Offer the professor a drink.
C. Stop at the grocery store. D. Go to the cafeteria.
7.A.$16. B.$12. C.$4. D.$6.
8. A. He saw the big tower he visited on TV.
B. He has visited the TV tower twice.
C. He has visited the TV tower once.
D. He will visit the TV tower in June.
9. A. He doesn't enjoy business trips as much as he used to.
B. He doesn't think he is capable of doing the job.
C. He thinks the pay is too low to support his family.
D. He wants to spend more time with his family.
10. A. A movie. B. A lecture. C. A play. D. A speech.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and two longer conversations. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and conversations will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the
question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. His friend gave him the wrong key.
B. He didn't know where the back door was.
C. He couldn't find the key to his mailbox.
D. It was too dark to put the key in the lock.
12.A. It was getting dark.
B. He was afraid of being blamed by his friend.
C. The birds might have flown away.
D. His friend would arrive any time.
13. A. He looked silly with only one leg inside the window.
B. He knew the policeman wouldn't believe him.
C. The torch light made him look very foolish.
D.He realized that he had made a mistake.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Photos as clues to our past.
B. Fashionable families in recent history.
C. Photographers of the past.
D. Details of photography from the past.
15. A. Their shoes. B. Some money.
C.Their relatives' hands. D. Their playthings.
16. A. The location of the house.
B. The social and economic position of the family.
C. The types of games children played.
D. The profession of the owner of the house.
Questions 17 and 18 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. She was a bank manager.
B. She was a victim of the robbery.
C. She was a defense lawyer.
D. She was a witness to the crime.
18. A. A tall man with dark hair and a beard.
B. A youth with a distinguishing mark on his face.
C. A thirty-year-old guy wearing a light sweater.
D. A medium-sized young man carrying a gun.
Questions 19 and 20 are based on the following conversation.
19. A. English literate. B. Management.
C. French. D. Public administration.
20. A. Its generous scholarship. B. Its worldwide fame.
C. Its well-designed courses. D. Its pleasant environment.
Test 6
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and a question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question
you have heard.
1. A. Doctor and patient. B. Policeman and car driver.
C. Librarian and student. D. Parent and child.
2. A. It's time to urge Tom to study maths. B.They should leave right now.
C. Tom himself should make the decision. D. They should help Tom study maths.
3. A. It wasn't very enjoyable. B. It was very exciting.
C. It was very interesting. D. It was better than previous ones.
4. A.Africa. B.North America. C.Asia. D. Europe.
5. A. Everyone told him to cheer up. B. Spending money puts him in a good mood.
C. He's very pleased with his purchase. D. He had to pay a high price for his new piano
6. A. Take a break. B. Go to work.
C. Do the other problem. D. Keep trying.
7. A. He must do many more pages.
B. He must finish his paper before 8 in the morning.
C. He cannot come back the next morning.
D. He must stop to eat dinner at 8.
8.A. Bob will see Jane tomorrow evening.
B. Bob might be at home late tomorrow evening
C. Bob and Susan have decided to go on a holiday.
D. Bob asked the woman to come another time.
9. A. It will probably rain tomorrow. B. It will rain much later in the week.
C. He needs to buy another umbrella. D. The weather forecasters almost never agree.
10. A. You shouldn't believe everything you read.
B. The man thinks the book is excellent.
C. Opinions about the book are varied.
D. The woman wonders which newspaper the man is reading.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on
your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. They often go for walks aimlessly.
B. They usually have a specific purpose in mind.
C. They like the seaside more than the countryside.
D. They never plan their leisure activities in advance.
12. A. Their hardworking spirit.
B. Their impatience in waiting for theatre tickets.
C. Their delight in leisure activities.
D. Their enthusiasm for the arts.
13. A. The Polish people can now spend their leisure time in various ways.
B. The Polish people are proud of walking leisurely in the countryside.
C. The Polish people enjoy picking wild fruit in their leisure time.
D. The Polish people like to spend their holidays abroad.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Small grocery stores. B. Small grocery chains.
C. Supermarkets with fewer products. D. Large discount centers.
15. A. Supermarkets have sold more organic foods than other competitors.
B. Markets that sell natural foods are not competitive.
C. Supermarkets offer less variety than discount chains.
D. Supermarkets are usually owned by many companies
16. A. Supermarkets are no longer important.
B.There is more competition now than there used to be.
C. Supermarkets have had to raise prices to make a profit.
D. Natural foods have taken over the market that supermarkets used to have.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. The banana is still green. B. Their pet ate part of it.
C. The daughter hates bananas. D. The banana does harm to the fitness.
18. A. She has to prepare the milk. B. There's no cereal left.
C. She ate the same thing yesterday. D. The cereal tastes terrible.
19. A. Rice and eggs. B. Steak and bacon.
C. Pancakes. D. Salad.
20. A. Because she helped him in the kitchen.
B. Because it's the girl's birthday.
C. Because she can't cool well.
D. Because she taught him how to use the smart phone.
Test 7
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and a question about it, read
the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question
you have heard.
1.A. At the post office. B. At the movie theatre.
C. At the candy store. D. At the McDonald's.
2. A. A mechanic. B. An electrician.
C. A secretary. D. A surgeon.
3. A. To the theater. B. To the airport.
C. To Boston, D. To the school.
4. A. She can use his car. B. She can get her car fixed.
C. She needs to get a license. D. She can hire a car.
5. A. Sunny and warm. B. Rainy and cold.
C. Sunny but cold. D. Rainy but warm.
6. A. The offices all look the same.
B. Every office needs a waste bin.
C. Too much paper has been wasted.
D. The man uses most paper in his office.
7. A. An annoying dog. B. Their neighbor.
C. The flower garden. D. Mrs. Gorham.
8. A. He does not feel thirsty at all. B. He needs to go back to get money.
C. He can't get anything to drink now. D. They must hurry home.
9. A. Mark made some trouble with Bobby.
B. Bobby was a trouble-maker at school.
C. Mr. Allen was Bobby's class teacher.
D. Mark was Bobby's elder brother.
10. A. Internet surfing. B. Stock exchanging.
C. Mountain climbing. D. Job hunting.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and two longer conversations. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and conversations wil be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the
question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays B. On Tuesdays and Thursdays.
C. On Wednesdays and Thursdays. D. On Tuesdays and Fridays
12. A. Once a week. B. Twice a week.
C. Once a month D. Twice a month.
13. A. Classroom tests. B. Attendance rate.
C. Research papers. D. Final exams.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Parents. B. Teachers. C. Experts. D. Businessmen.
15. A. Maintain a savings account. B. Visit the bank regularly.
C. Hire a personal accountant. D. Manage his own money.
16.A.The current economic situation has a negative influence on America.
B. Parent-child communication on financial matters must be open.
C. Teens should learn to handle money matters well on their own.
D. Financial managers are most needed during the economic crisis.
Questions 17 and 18 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. Education. B. Medicine.
C. Technology. D. Food.
18. A. Growing, yet uncertain. B. Expanding and secure.
C. Contracting, yet stable. D. Declining and insecure.
Questions 19 and 20 are based on the following conversation.
19. A. Ms. Corners threatened to get her out of the rented apartment
B. The dishwasher still didn't work after being repaired.
C. The repairman charged more than she could afford.
D. Ms. Corners didn't allow her to have the repair done.
20. A. Sam knows something about law.
B. Sam knows how to repair dishwashers.
C. Sam is familiar with Ms. Corners.
D. Sam is good at persuading people.
Test 8
Section A
Directions:In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and a question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question
you have heard.
1. A. At a shoe store. B. At a bookstore. C. At the airport. D. At a gift shop.
2.A.$3.75. B.$3.85. C.$3.55. D.$3.65.
3. A. She was running a fever. B. She had to run a long way to the meeting
C. She was involved in a car accident. D. She had her car stolen near the supermarket.
4. A. She questions the man's purpose. B. She doesn't like parties.
C. She is fully engaged. D. She has an invitation already.
5. A. He doesn't think he's spent too much time on study.
B. He doesn't know how to relieve himself.
C. He'll be more stressful if he lags behind his classmates.
D. He'll go out for some fresh air as advised.
6.A. Whether the concert is as good as expected.
B. Whether he can get access to the concert.
C. Whether the tickets will be too expensive.
D. Whether he has time on Saturday.
7. A. They don't go to see the films as often as they did.
B. They've ever dreamed of going to the moon once.
C. They lived in the same neighborhood when young.
D. They like contemporary movies better than before.
8. A. Take the safety of his parents-in-law into account.
B. Ask his parents-in-law to make the decision.
C. Invite his parents-in-law to a sight-seeing restaurant
D. Buy his parents-in-law some pets instead.
9.A. It's too fast for him to follow. B. It's somewhat beyond comprehension.
C. It's been quite enjoyable so far. D. It's more appealing than expected.
10. A. The woman feels more at ease with the computer.
B. The woman deals with complicated things more easily.
C. The man hasn't realized the popularity of the computer.
D. The man isn't intelligent enough to be a computer major.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and conversation wil be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you
have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage
11. A. They believed that he would realize his dream.
B. They offered him help to achieve his dream.
C. They didn't believe that his dream would come true.
D. They made no response to his announcement.
12. A. That he was encouraged by the teacher.
B. That he was encouraged by the local paper editor
C. That his first poem was published.
D. That he was encouraged by a professional writer.
13. A. It reminds him of his school life.
B. It reminds him that dreams will come true through efforts.
C. It reminds him how poor he used to be.
D. It reminds him of the local paper.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Gardening. B. How to take care of birds
C. How to feed birds. D. How to get birds to the garden.
15. A. Fruit, water and insects. B. Plants, sleeping place and food.
C. Variety of plants, food and water. D. Different types of plants, seed and insects.
16. A. Change the water for them. B.Play with them.
C. Not to approach them. D. Play the music for them.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. In a college dormitory. B. In a university classroom.
C. At the school's library. D. In a bookstore.
18. A.Second year. B. Third year. C. Fourth year. D. First year.
19. A. She is currently repaying student loans. B. She has worked to earn college tuition,
C. She received a scholarship. D. She received some financial.
20. A. She will work in her father's business after she graduates.
B. She wants to go on to graduate school the following month.
C. She hopes to have interviews with different companies soon.
D. She is going to go abroad to work.
听力参考答案
Test 1
1—5 ADCCB 6— 10 DBCDA 11— 13 BCA 14— 16 CDA 17—20 DAAD
Test 2
1—5 DBAAD 6—10 CCDBD 11—13 ACA 14-16 DAB 17—20 ABB A
Test 3
1—5 BCDDC 6— 10 CCAAA 11— 13 ACB 14— 16 BCC 17—20 DDAB
Test 4
1—5 BSBDA 6— 10 BCACA 11— 13 DAB 14— 16 BCD 17—20 ACCC
Test 5
1—5 CCDCA 6— 10 DBCDC 11— 13 ABB 14— 16 ADB 17—20 DACD
Test 6
1—5 BCACC 6—10 ABAAC 11—13 BDA 14—16 DAB 17—20 BACA
Test 7
1—5 DCBDC 6—10 CACBB 11—13 BDB 14—16 ADC 17—20 CAAA
Test 8
1 —5 ADBCC 6—10 BACBA 11—13 CCB 14—16 DCC 17-20 ACAC
听力录音原文
Test1
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and a question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper,
and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. W:Honestly, this place is very convenient for us.
M:But you didn't buy anything from it.
Q:Where does this conversation probably take place
2.W:I want to cash this check.
M:Just step right over to the next window, please.
Q:What's the relationship between the two speakers
3. W: Where can I buy Shanghai Daily
M:Why not try the newsstand on campus
Q: What does the man mean
4. W:Tom has so many good ideas. Do you think he will be coming to the party
M:Oh, I think he'd be glad to come, but it is not easy to get him to speak before a large crowd
Q: What does the man imply about Tom
5. W:Are you on a business trip to Shanghai
M: Well, yes and no. After doing some business in Shanghai, I'm going to visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower
and the Bund
Q:What does the man mean
6. W: You look handsome today as you haven't got your glasses on.
M:Thank you
Q: Which of the following statements is true
7. W: Have you read the writer's latest best-seller
M: I've just finished it. It's really wonderful
Q:What are the speakers discussing
8.W:Excuse me, does the express train leave at 2:05
M:No. At 1:55. You must hurry. There are 5 minutes left
Q: What time is it now'
9. W:Where did you take these pictures They are quite good
M:Last year we went to the Summer Palace
Q: What are they doing
10. W:Pardon me, officer, but I did not know this was a one-way street
M: I'm sorry, but ignorance of the law is no excuse
Q: What would the man probably do to the woman after the conversation
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and two longer conversations. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and conversations will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Ouestions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage
Tom and Mike like climbing mountains. They like ice climbing, skiing, mountain biking and other exciting sports. But these sports all need equipment, and the equipment is expensive. They also like to travel to foreign countries, and these trips are expensive. It isn't easy to get the time and money to go on an adventure, but they
find ways to get these things. They find ways to do what they want to do.
For example.Tom and Mike are very good at sports. They are excellent skiers. One day,a ski company asked Tom to test some of their new equipment. They gave him ski equipment and clothes to test. Tom didn't have to pay for these things. This saves him money. Because Tom and Mike are twins, they can both use the clothes and equipment. This is another way they can save money. But how do they find time Sometimes they get tired of working together. It isn't easy working with a brother, but they have a reason for working. They must save money for an adventure. When they save enough money, Tom and Mike will leave their jobs. They will find new jobs when they come back
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Questions
11. What are Tom and Mike interested in
12. What do they need most for their interests
13. Why do they sometimes stop working
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
May I have your attention please As you are aware, the nation is experiencing an energy shortage. The president has asked everyone to cooperate in making the best possible use of energy resources. In answering to the
president's request, the Davis Company will take these actions:
1)During the winter months, the temperature in all offices will be no higher than 20.
2)It is recommended that all employees wear warm clothing
3)To save electricity every employee is asked to turn off the lights when leaving his or her office.
4)All offices and hallways will be cleaned during working hours rather than at night. Please cooperate with the cleaning staff in this matter.
We are asking for everyone's cooperation in making this plan a success. If you have further suggestions for using energy wisely, please contact your supervisor. Thank you.
(Now listen again, please!)
Questions:
14. Whose request is the company answering
15. Which will probably cause the greatest inconvenience to the workers 16.In what event are the employees supposed to contact their supervisors Questions 17 and 18 are based on the following conversation.
W: Simon, how does it feel to be retired
M: Well, not so bad.
W:How have you been spending your time
M:I have been spending more time with my family. I've also travelled a bit, you know, off season when
everywhere is less crowded and hotels cost less.
W:Great.
M:You know I haven't stopped work completely.
W:Yes, could you tell us more about this
M:I'm on a scheme that's called phased retirement. I had a six-month break from work, after that I could apply
for project work with the company I used to work for.
W: How does the scheme work
M:Well, it's a trial at the moment. Instead of hiring temporary staff, the company advertises posts on its website
that retired employees like me can access.
W:What sort of works are advertised
M:Well, all sorts of things, really. Administrative work and more specialized work, the sort of thing I can do. Some of the projects can last five or six months, and others can just be a couple of days. I can decide more or
less when to work. So I can manage my own time.
W: I can see it's good for you. What is your company get out of this
M:Well, I still have all my old contacts at work, so I know who to contact to get something done. The company
gets flexibility, too. Once the job's over, that's it. I'm not on their books any more.
(Now listen again, please!)
Questions:
17. How does Simon get to know about the company's available posts
18. Why does Simon find his retired life enjoyable
Questions 19 and 20 are based on the following conversation.
M:Hi, Sarah. What's up
W:Oh, hi.I just got out of a history class. I had to give a presentation
M. How did it go
W:Terrible. I'm sure I made a fool of myself
M: Why Weren't you prepared
W:No, it was not that. I just get so embarrassed and nervous whenever I have to speak in front of a group of people. I stand up and my face gets red and then I get even more nervous because I know everyone can see
me blushing
M: It's not so bad to blush
W.But it happens all the time.If the professor asks a question and I know the answer,I blush like crazy if he
calls on me. Doesn't that ever happen to you
M:No, not really. Maybe you should just try to forget about the people. Look at something else in the room like
the exit sign
W: I guess I could try that but I doubt it'll help
M: You know, we talked about it in psychology class. Blushing, even though it's involuntary, is more or less a learned behavior
W: What do you mean
M: Oh, children hardly ever blush at all. And among adults, supposedly, women blush more than men
W: I wonder why
M: I don't know,but I have a friend at high school, Brian Smith. It was really easy to make him blush. He turned red whenever a waitress would ask him for his order
W: I'm not that bad. Well, I've got to get going for my next class. I'll talk to you later
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Questions
19.What is the woman's problem
20. What does the man say about children
Test 2
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and a question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper
and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard
1. W: We do need another bookshelf in this room, but the problem is the space for it.
M: How about moving the old dining table to the kitchen
Q: What does the man suggest they should do
2. M: Sorry to trouble you. But is there any possibility of borrowing a blanket I feel cold
W. I think we've got one.Could you wait until after take-off please
Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers
3. W: It's surprising that Tom came out of the accident alive
M: That's true. The car crashed into the wall and was completely damaged
Q:What was the consequence of the accident'
4. W: I wish my hair was longer
M: Yes, It's a pity you had it cut. If only you had listened to me
Q: What can we learn from the conversation
5. W: What would you like to see first, the monkeys or the deer
M:I'd really like to see the lions. It's almost their feeding time.
Q:Where are the speakers
6. M:Hi,Susan. Have you finished reading the book Prof. Johnson recommended
W:Oh, I haven't read it through the way I read a novel. I just read a few chapters that interested me.
Q:What does the woman mean
7.M:Miss,what time is Flight 345 for New York due to depart
W:It leaves at 2:50 in the afternoon, but you must check in one hour ahead of departure.
Q:At what time must the passenger arrive at the airport for Flight 345
8. M:Jack was 5 minutes late for work this morning.
W: So, it's nothing new for him.
Q:What can we learn from the conversation
8. W:When I go on a diet, I eat only fruit, and that takes off weight quickly. M:I prefer to eat whatever I want, and then run regularly to lose weight.
Q:How does the man control his weight
10. M:I think more attention should be turned to the danger of drunk driving now.
W: I can't agree with you more. You see, countless innocent people are killed by drunk drivers each year.
Q:What does the woman mean
Section B
Directions: I n Section B, you will hear two passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and
decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
When young women who smoke start to think about having children, they also need to think about quitting smoking. This will be better for her own health and for that of her baby. If a woman smokes during pregnancy she takes a big chance with her baby's health. There is a greater possibility that she will lose the baby during pregnancy. The baby could also be born too early, before the lungs are ready, so he or she will suffer breathing problems and lung disease later in life. Research shows that babies often weigh less when the mother smokes. And a baby that weighs too little is often sick with lots of health problems. Smaller babies are more likely to need special care and stay longer in the hospital. Some may die either at birth or within the first year. Another recent study finds that children are more likely to develop lung cancer if their mothers smoke. The study also shows that the danger of lung cancer increase only for sons and not for daughters, and that the father's smoking does not affect a child's chance of developing lung cancer.
(Now listen again, please!)
Questions:
11. What's the main purpose of the passage
12.What's the bad effect of smoking for women in pregnancy
13. Who is most likely to develop lung cancer
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
Americans think a great deal about time. They constantly refer to time and the value of keeping busy. From childhood, they learn to value time, and their language reflects this preoccupation with it. As children, they are taught to be on time for events and to do work on time. They learn that the price of committing a crime is to do time in prison. When they are having a good time, they say that time flies; they say sadly of someone who is dying that he is living on borrowed time. From the time of its beginning, American English has reflected this preoccupation with time. Nowhere can this senso of time be seen more clearly than in the working place. Working Americans are bound to the clock. It is a commonly held belief that one should balance work against a set time, for example an 8-hour day or a 40-hour week. Anything over these time limits is overtime, and the worker should receive more money per hour for work done during overtime. Time during nonworking hours is also considered very precious. Some Americans feel they have a love/hate relationship with time. They love the comforts that progress has brought through work, but they hate the bondage to the clock and the pressures of a time-oriented
society. There is little doubt that many Americans feel they have become servants of the clock.
(Now listen again, please!)
Questions:
14. What does the speaker say about American English
15. What will Americans commonly agree on according to the passage
16. What do Americans dislike about their time-oriented society
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
W:Hi, sir. I just came over to drop off the DVDs you wanted, and...hey, wow! Where did you get all of this stuff
M:I bought it. So, what do you think of my new entertainment center And the widescreen TV...
W:Bought it
M:...and my new DVD player. Here, let me show you my stereo. You can really rock the house with this one.
W:But where did you get the dough to buy all this You didn't borrow money from your parents, did you
M: Of course not. I got it with this!
W: This Have you been using Dad's credit card again
M:No. It's student credit card.
W: How did you get one of these
M:I got an application in the e-mail.
W:Well, why did you get one in the first place
M:Listen. Times are changing, and having a credit card helps you build a credit rating, control spending, and
even buy things that you can't pay with cash...like the plane ticket I got recently,
W:What plane ticket
M:Yeah, I'm going to Hawaii during the holiday, and I need some new clothes...
W: It sounds you've spent yourself in a hole. Anyway, student credit cards just lead to impulse spending...and the interest rates of student credit cards are usually sky-high, and if you miss a payment, the rates, well, just
jump!
M: Ah. It has a credit limit... not quite that high. Anyway...
W:I've heard enough. How are you going to pay off your credit card bill
M:Um, with my birthday money. It's coming up in a week.
(Now listen again, please!)
Questions:
17. According to the conversation, which item did the man Not purchase with his credit card 18.What is one reason to explain why the man obtained a student credit card
19. What is one problem Not mentioned in the conversation
20. What does the man imply about how his plans on resolving his credit card problems
Test 3
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoker only once. After you hear a conversation and a question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper
and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard
1.W: Here's 15 dollars. Give me three tickets for tonight's show please
M: Sure. Three tickets and here is $1.50 change
Q: How much does one ticket cost
2. M; Hello. This is Tom Davis, I have an appointment with Mrs. Jones for 9 o'clock, but I'm afraid I'll have to be about fifteen minutes late
W:That's all right, Mr. Davis. She doesn't have another appointment until 10 o'clock
Q: When will Mrs. Jones most probably meet Mr. Davis'
3. M: Do you have any books on running W: Of course. Are you an experienced runner or a beginner' Q:Where does this conversation most likely take place
4. M:I can't stand living in this place anymore W:Well, why don't you move then Q: What does the woman suggest the man do 5. M: What do you think I should name this kitten I found W: If I were you, I'd find it a new home, you know the dorm rules
Q: What does the woman mean
6. W:How long will it take this package to get to Shanghai
M: Well, it depends on how you want to send it
Q:What most probably is the man's occupation
7. W:If your tooth is hurting you so much, perhaps you should see your dentist right away
M: I don't really want to, but I guess I don't have much choice
Q: What will the man probably do next
8. M: Do you think we should put an ad in the newspaper for the lost dog
W:By all means
Q: What does the woman say about placing an ad in the newspapei
9. M: That was a difficult passage to translate
W: I'll say. Even Frank had trouble with this one
Q: What does the woman imply about Frank
10. M: Did you see the notice from the landlord
W: Yes, and I could hardly believe my eyes
Q:What does the woman say about the notice
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and two longer conversations. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and conversations will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper anc
decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage
Next time you visit the chimpanzees at your local zoo, be careful! It has been discovered that chimpanzee can plan attacks. A male chimpanzee in a Swedish zoo planned hundreds of stone-throwing attacks at visitors Keepers at the Zoo found that their 31-year-old chimp Santino was calmly collecting rocks each morning that he would later throw at zoo visitors in anger. This has proven that apes can plan ahead just like humans, a Swedish study said on March 9. What has surprised researchers most about Santino's behavior is that he was collecting stones in the morning knowing that he would want to use them later when he was angry
He is the first animal researchers have recorded anticipating a future mental state. It is an ability that has beer difficult to prove in animals, according to a scientist from Lund University in Sweden and author of the research.
Now listen again, please!)
Questions
11. What is the passage mainly about
12. Where did the stone-throwing attacks from Santino happen
13. Why are the researchers surprised at the news
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage
Last month I went to Manchester for a work meeting. I booked into a very nice hotel for two nights, and I was very happy with it. My room was beautiful, and the restaurant served very good food—in fact my dinner there that first night was delicious. But when I came back from my meeting on the second day, I found my room empty. All my things had disappeared. I checked that I was in the right room, and then I rushed down to reception. I was really worried because I thought I'd been robbed. When I got to reception, I said,"My room's empty! All my things have been stolen!" But the receptionist said, very politely,"Oh, very sorry,sir. That was a little mistake of ours. We thought you were leaving the hotel this morning, so we packed your things and took the suitcase downstairs, so that the cleaners could clean the room for the next guest. Then we realized we hac made a mistake. Here's your suitcase." And she handed me my case with all my things just thrown inside, all in
a mess. I was angry,and I immediately asked to see the manager
Now listen again, please!)
Questions
14. How did the man feel about the hotel on the first day
15. What happened to the man on the second day
16. Why did the man want to see the manager
Questions 17 and 18 are based on the following conversation
W: So why exactly does your job have a reputation for being stressful
M: Stress is generally driven by the feeling of being out of control of a situation, and a feeling of a situation controlling you. Trading in financial markets combines both
W: How do you relax in the evening
M: I very rarely do anything work-related. So it's easy to escape the markets. I generally go to the gym or go fol a run, especially if I've had a bad day. I always cook a meal, rather than have a take-away, to do something my brain would regard as creative
W: Do you think what you do to relax is an effective way to beat stress
M: I don't think there's a specific rule about how to beat stress. I generally find that what I do is effective for me
W:Would you consider changing your job because of the high-stress factor
W:I have considered leaving my job due to stress-related factors. However, I do think that an element of stress is a good thing, and if use the right way, it can actually be a positive thing
W:What do you enjoy about the stressful aspects of your job
M: Having said all that, I do actually enjoy an element of uncertainty. I enjoy a mental challenge. Trading generates a wide range of emotions second by second. How you deal with and manage those emotions dictates short, medium,and long term trading performance and success
(Now listen again, please!)
Questions:
17. What is the man's job
18. What aspects does the man like in his job
Questions 19 and 20 are based on the following conversation.
W:Now you've seen this table of figures about the pocket money children in Britain get
M:Yes. I thought it was quite interesting, but I don't quite understand the column entitled change. Can you explain what it means
W:Well, I think it means the change from the year before. I am not a mathematician, but I assume the rise from 70p to 90p is a rise of 25 percent.
M:Oh yes, I see. And the inflation rate is there for comparison.
W:Yes. Why do you think the rise in pocket money is often higher than inflation
M:I am sorry I've no idea. Perhaps parents in Britain are too generous.
W:Perhaps they are. But it looks as if children were not better off in 2010 than they were in 2012. That's strange, isn't it And they seem to have been better off in 2013 than they are now. I wonder why that is.
M:Yes, I don't understand that at all.
W:Anyway, if you had children, how much pocket money would you give them
M: I don't know. I think I'll probably give them 2 pounds a week
W:Would you And what would you expect them to do with it
M:Well, out of that, they have to buy some small personal things, but I wouldn't expect them to save to buy their own socks, for example.
W:Yes, by the way, do most children in your country get pocket money
M:Yeah,they do.
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Questions:
19. What is the table of figures about
20.If the man had children, what would he expect them to do with their pocket money
Test 4
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and a question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper,
and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. W:Would you like anything to drink, sir
M:Yes,I think so. This lady will have a cup of tea and I'll have a beer.
Q:Where does this conversation most probably take place
2.W: I have plenty of good ideas,but I haven't been able to organize them clearly. May I hand in the paper a few days late
M:You know that I always prefer a well-written paper even if it is late.
Q:What is the probable relation between the two speakers
3. M: Do you walk to work every day
W;No, it's too far to walk. There is a bus going right by my house. But when it rains or when the bus is crowded, I do wish I had a car.
Q:How does the woman usually go to work
4. M:Yes, madam. What seems to be the problem
W: I'd like to report a robbery. It's my car. It's been robbed.
Q:What's probably the man's occupation
5. W:What about going for a bike-ride It stopped raining half an hour ago.
M:But the road might still be wet.
Q: What does the man mean
6.M:What did you feel about your math test, Helen
W:I finished it within only half an hour.
Q: What does Helen imply
7. W: I'm moving to a new place tomorrow. Could you possibly give me a hand
M:Sure. Why not ask some more people in the office if they are free, too
Q:What is the man's suggestion for the woman
8. W:Don't you think his talk was boring
M:No, not at all. He gave us plenty of facts. Q:What does the man think of the talk
9. W:Jim, I can see that you simply couldn't give up smoking.
M:Nonsense. Smoking is the easiest thing in the world to give up. I've done it hundreds of times.
Q:What can we learn from this conversation
10. W:The front door to the lab was unlocked on Saturday morning.
M:Really That's strange.
Q:What can be inferred from this conversation
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
In the next few decades, people are going to travel very differently from the way they do today. Everyone is going to drive electrically-powered cars. So people won't worry about running out of gas. Some of the large automobile companies are really moving ahead with this new technology. F& C Motors, a major auto company, for example, is holding a press conference next week. After the press conference, the company will present its
new electrically-operated models.
Transportation in the future won't be limited to the ground. Many people predict that traffic will quickly move to the sky. In the coming years, instead of radio reports about road conditions and highway traffic, news reports will talk about traffic jams in the sky. But the sky isn't the limit. You will probably even be able to take a trip to the moon. Instead of listening to regular air-plane announcements, you will hear someone say: the spacecraft to the moon leaves in 10 minutes.Please check your equipment. And remember no more than 10 ounces of carry-on
baggage are allowed.
(Now listen again, please!)
Questions:
11. What will be used to power cars in the next few decades
12. What will future news reports focus on when talking about transportation
13.What will passengers be asked to do when they travel to the moon
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage
I work at a big city bank. I do the same thing every day. Most people have that kind of work but I actually like it. I can daydream,and daydream for almost forty hours a week.
Don't misunderstand. My job isn't always easy. Maybe it requires less concentration than other jobs, but it requires more organization.
I have to be ready for work when the bank opens at 9 every day. Before opening my cage window, I put the cash in my drawer. Then I make sure that the audio system is working. After checking the machine, I sit at my window, ready for work—and for daydreaming.
People come and go. Most of them deposit checks or withdraw money from their savings accounts. Occasionally, customers require special help from me. At these times, I have to stop dreaming and concentrate. But usually the work is easy, automatic.
Most people think the work is dull."You must be crazy," they say. But I'm not crazy. I'm only a dreamer. I really enjoy daydreaming.
(Now listen again, please!)
Questions:
14. What does the speaker do first before the bank opens
15. According to the passage, what do most people think of the speaker's job
16. Why does the speaker like the job
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
W:Hello.24th Precinct. Officer Jones speaking.
M:Help. Yeah, it was wild...really bizarre.
W:Calm down sir! Now, what do you want to report
M:Well, I'd like to report a UFO sighting.
W: What
M:An unidentified flying object!
W:Wait, tell me what you saw.
M:Well, I was driving home from a party about three hours ago; so it was about 5i:00 a. m., when I saw this
bright light overhead.
W:Okay. And then what happened
M:Oh,man. Well,it was out of this world. I stopped to watch the light when it disappeared behind a hill about a kilometer ahead of me.
W:Alright. Then what
M:Well, I got back in my car and I started driving toward where the UFO landed.
W:Now, how do you know it was a UFO Perhaps you only saw the lights of an airplane, or the headlights of an approaching car. Things like that happen, you know.
M:Well if it was that, how do you explain"the BEAST"
W:What do you mean,"the BEAST"
M:Okay. I kept driving for about five minutes when suddenly, this giant, hairy creature jumped out in front of my car.
W:Oh, then what
M:Then,the beast picked up the front of my car and said,"Get out of the car. I'm taking you to my master!"
W:Wow A hairy alien who can speak English! Come on!
M;I'm not making this up. Then, the beast opened the car door, caried me on his shoulders to this round-shaped flying saucer.
W:Well, sir, have you been taking any alcohol in the last 24 hours
M:Well, I had some beers, but I'm telling the truth.
W: We'll look into it.
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Questions:
17. Where was the man coming from when he first saw the UFO
18. What time did the man report the incident to the police
19. What jumped out in front of the man's car
20. What happened next to the man
Test 5
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and a question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper,
and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. M:It looks like it's going to rain. Here, take my umbrella.
W: Thanks anyway, but I have one in my car.
Q:Why doesn't the woman take the umbrella
2. M:Lucy is very excited about being old enough to work next year.
W:Is Lucy only 17 I thought she was older, she looks 20 already.
Q:How old must Lucy be to work
3. W:I've travelled to Rome, Paris,London and New York, but I prefer living in San Francisco.
M: Of course. That's where your home is and your friends live.
Q:Where does the woman live
4. W:Excuse me, would you mind if I use your phone
M:Help yourself. It is on the table over there.
Q:What did the man tell the woman to do
5. M:How long will it take you to repair my TV
W: I'll call you when it's ready.
Q: Where does this talk probably take place
6. M:The room was so warm and the lecture so boring that I almost fell asleep.
W:How about a cup of coffee
Q:What will these people probably do
7. W:Tickets are four dollars for an adult, children's tickets are half price.
M:Okay, I'd like two adults and two children's tickets.
Q:How much will the man pay for the tickets
8.W:Did you visit the Television Tower when you had your vacation in Shanghai last summer
M:I couldn't make it last June. But I finally visited it two'months later. I plan to visit it again sometime next year.
Q:What do we learn about the man
9.W:If I were you, I would ha
