第一章 样题自测与大纲解读

第一节 样题自测

Part II Listening Comprehension （30 minutes）

Section A

Directions:In this section,you will hear two long conversations.At the end of each conversation,you will hear some questions.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked[A]，[B]，[C]and[D].Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

Conversation One

Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

1.[A]He invented the refrigerator.

[B]He patented his first invention.

[C]He was admitted to a university.

[D]He got a degree in Mathematics.

2.[A]He started to work on refrigeration.

[B]He became a professor of Mathematics.

[C]He fell in love with Natasha Willoughby.

[D]He distinguished himself in low temperature physics.

3.[A]Discovering the true nature of subatomic particles.

[B]Their explanation of the laws of cause and effect.

[C]Their work on very high frequency radio waves.

[D]Laying the foundations of modern mathematics.

4.[A]To have a three-week holiday.

[B]To spend his remaining years.

[C]To patent his inventions.

[D]To teach at a university.

Conversation two

Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

5.[A]The injury of some students.

[B]A school bus crash on the way.

[C]The collapse of a school building.

[D]A fire that broke out on a school campus.

6.[A]Teaching.

[B]On vacation.

[C]Having lunch.

[D]Holding a meeting.

7.[A]A malfunctioning stove.

[B]Cigarettes butts left by workers.

[C]Violation of traffic rules.

[D]Negligence in school maintenance.

8.[A]Sent a story to the local newspaper.

[B]Threw a small Thanksgiving party.

[C]Baked some cookies as a present.

[D]Wrote a personal letter of thanks.

Section B

Directions:In this section,you will hear two passages.At the end of each passage,you will hear some questions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked[A]，[B]，[C]and[D].Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

Passage One

Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.

9.[A]It is a trait of a generous character.

[B]It is a reflection of self-esteem.

[C]It is an indicator of high intelligence.

[D]It is a sign of happiness and confidence.

10.[A]It was self-defeating.

[B]It was aggressive.

[C]It was the essence of comedy.

[D]It was something admirable.

11.[A]It is a double-edged sword.

[B]It is a feature of a given culture.

[C]It is a unique gift of human beings.

[D]It is a result of both nature and nurture.

Passage Two

Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.

12.[A]She is a tourist guide.

[B]She is an interpreter.

[C]She is a domestic servant.

[D]She is from the royal family.

13.[A]It is situated at the foot of a beautiful mountain.

[B]It was used by the family to hold dinner parties.

[C]It was frequently visited by heads of state.

[D]It is furnished like one in a royal palace.

14.[A]It is elaborately decorated.

[B]It has survived some2,000years.

[C]It is very big,with only six slim legs.

[D]It is shaped like an ancient Spanish boat.

15.[A]They are interesting to look at.

[B]They have lost some of their legs.

[C]They do not match the oval table at all.

[D]They are uncomfortable to sit in for long.

Section C

Directions:In this section,you will hear recordings of lectures or talks followed by some questions.The recordings will be played only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked[A]，[B]，[C]and[D].Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

Now listen to the following recording and answer questions 16 to 19.

16.[A]They investigate the retirement homes in America.

[B]They are on issues facing senior citizens in America.

[C]They describe the great pleasures of the golden years.

[D]They are filled with fond memories of his grandparents.

17.[A]The loss of the ability to take care of himself.

[B]The feeling of not being important any more.

[C]Being unable to find a good retirement home.

[D]Leaving the home he had lived in for60years.

18.[A]The loss of identity and self-worth.

[B]Fear of being replaced or discarded.

[C]Freedom from pressure and worldly cares.

[D]The possession of wealth and high respect.

19.[A]The urgency of pension reform.

[B]Medical care for senior citizens.

[C]Finding meaningful roles for the elderly in society.

[D]The development of public facilities for senior citizens.

Now listen to the following recording and answer questions 20 to 22.

20.[A]It seriously impacts their physical and mental development.

[B]It has become a problem affecting global economic growth.

[C]It is a common problem found in underdeveloped countries.

[D]It is an issue often overlooked by parents in many countries.

21.[A]They will live longer.

[B]They get better pay.

[C]They get along well with people.

[D]They develop much higher IQs.

22.[A]Appropriated funds to promote research of nutrient-rich foods.

[B]Encouraged breastfeeding for the first six months of a child's life.

[C]Recruited volunteers to teach rural people about health and nutrition.

[D]Targeted hunger-relief programs at pregnant women and young children.

Now listen to the following recording and answer questions 23 to 25.

23.[A]The guaranteed quality of its goods.

[B]The huge volume of its annual sales.

[C]The service it provides to its customers.

[D]The high value-to-weight ratio of its goods.

24.[A]Those having a taste or smell component.

[B]Products potentially embarrassing to buy.

[C]Those that require very careful handling.

[D]Services involving a personal element.

25.[A]Those who live in the virtual world.

[B]Those who have to work long hours.

[C]Those who are used to online transactions.

[D]Those who don't mind paying a little more.

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