Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
11. A) At Anne's Clothing Store.
B) Inside a shopping center.
C) At a downtown street.
D) In a suburban residential district.
12. A) He was fired from his job.
B) He was warned about being more punctual from now on.
C) The management cut his working hours.
D) He was promoted.
13. A) They are at a violin shop.
B) They are at a circus.
C) They are at a concert.
D) They are inside a movie theatre.
14. A) She didn't go to work this morning.
B) She was injured and had to go to the hospital.
C) She talked with the boss in the morning.
D) The traffic delayed her.
15. A) Seven o'clock.
B) Seven thirty.
C) Eight o'clock.
D) Eight thirty.
16. A) Sending the next package earlier.
B) Waiting patiently.
C) Using air freight.
D) Looking for the package.
17. A) She thinks that he should plan his money more carefully.
B) She thinks that he should buy a convertible.
C) She thinks that he should ask Barbara for advice.
D) She wants him to manage her money.
18. A) He was furious with his boss.
B) He was always late to work.
C) His daughter was sick and that made him late for work.
D) He prepared a financial report incorrectly.
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. A) How to care for precious metal.
B) A standard Unit for measuring weight.
C) The value of precious metal.
D) Using the metric system.
20. A) To check the accuracy of scale.
B) To calculate the density of other metal.
C) To observe changes in the atmosphere.
D) To measure amounts of rainfall.
21. A) Someone spilled water on it.
B) Someone lost it.
C) It was made of low quality metal.
D) The standard for measuring had changed.
22. A) It is a small amount to pay for so much precious metal.
B) It is difficult to judge the value of such an object.
C) It is reasonable for an object with such an important function.
D) It is too high for such a light weigh.
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23. A) A more economical diesel fuel.
B) Characteristics of a new type of fuel.
C) Where a new energy source is located.
D) How to develop alternative energy sources.
24. A) He's studying for a test.
B) He lost his note.
C) He missed the class.
D) He's doing research.
25. A) To help him explain the information to his roommate.
B) To help him write a paper.
C) To prepare for a test.
D) To tell her if the notes are accurate.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short 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 2 with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26. A) Less than 30 minutes.
B) From 30 to 45 minutes.
C) At least 45 minutes.
D) More than 30 minutes.
27. A) He should show respect for the interviewer.
B) He should show confidence for himself.
C) He should be dressed properly.
D) He should talk enthusiastically.
28. A) Speaking politely and emotionally.
B) Talking loudly to give a lasting impression.
C) Talking a lot about the job.
D) Speaking confidently but not aggressively.
29. A) Professional knowledge is a decisive factor in a job interview.
B) Finding a job is more difficult than one can imagine.
C) Self-confidence is more important for a job seeker.
D) A job seeker should create a good image during an interview.
Passage Two
Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.
30. A) The man's professor.
B) The man's roommate.
C) A neighbor.
D) The man's brother.
31. A) He is too stalkative.
B) He borrows Colin's thing.
C) He brings guests over to the apartment.
D) He doesn't use the kitchen enough.
32. A) Try to talk to Colin.
B) Go home for a week.
C) Wait till the end of this week.
D) Have a room change immediately.
Passage Three
Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
33. A) Kings and queens, princes and princesses, and lords and ladies built castles in order to get more land.
B) Around the outside of a castle, a moat was dug, which was often filled with water.
C) A castle was built behind a thick and high stonewall, which was strong enough to stand the possible attack of enemies.
D) If a drawbridge was pulled up, there was no way for people to enter the castle.
34. A) They lived a luxurious life and their diet was very delicate.
B) They lived a highly civilized court life.
C) They lived a primitive life and their table manner was often rude.
D) They lived a comparatively luxurious but not so civilized life.
35. A) Castles' structure and the eating habit in them.
B) Castles' structure and the people who lived in them.
C) Castles' structure and the life in them.
D) Why people built castles and their structure.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times, when the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.
A few years ago it was 36 to speak of a generation gap，a division between young people and their elders.Parents 37 that children did not show them proper respect and 38 ，while children complained that their parents did not understand them at all.What had gone wrong? Why had the generation gap suddenly appeared? 39 ，the generation gap has been around for a long time.Many 40 argue that it is built into the fabric of our society.
One important cause of the generation gap is the 41 when young people have to choose their own life-styles.In more 42 societies，when children grow up，they fire expected to live in the same area as their parents，to marry people that their parents know and 43 of，and often to continue the family occupation.In our society，young people often travel great distances for their educations，move out of the family home at an early age，marry or live with 44 ________________________________________________.
In our upwardly mobile society，parents often expect their children to do better than they did： to find better jobs，to make more money，and to do all the things that they were unable to do.Often，however，45 _________________________________________________________. Often，they discover that they have very little in common with each other.
Finally, the speed at which changes take place in our society is another cause of the gap between the generations. In a traditional culture, 46____________________________________.
Part III Listening Comprehension
Section A
11.
M: May I ask where Anne's Clothing Store is located?
W: Of course. Just keep walking down for another 3 blocks and it'll be on your right between the post office and the courthouse.
M: Dr. Thomas? This is Keet Bradley from the Daily News. 【19】I'd like to ask you some questions about the new official standard weight that you purchased.
W: I'd be happy to help you. What would you like to know?
M: First of all, how is the standard weight used?
W: Well, 【20】the people in our department use it to check the scales all over the country. We are a government agency, the department of weights and measures. It's our responsibility to see that all the scales measure a kilogram accurately so this is the way we use to adjust the scales.
M: How did you check the scales before?
W: We have an old standard weight that we used to use. 【21】It had to be replaced because it was imprecise. You see it was made of poor quality metal that was too porous. It absorbed too much moisture.
M: Oh. So when the weather was humid it weighed more and when it was dry it weighed less.
W: Exactly. And that variation can affect the standards of the whole country. So our department had the new weight made out of higher quality metal.
M: How much did it cost?
W: About 45,000 dollars.
M: 45,000 dollars? For one kilogram weight? That's more expensive than gold. 【22】Is it really worth that much?
W: 【22】I'm sure it is. Industries depend on our government agency to monitor the accuracy of scales so that when they buy and sell their products there is one standard. Think of the drug industry, for example, those companies rely on high accuracy scales to manufacture and package medicine.
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
W: 【24】Oh hi, Bill. You weren't in engineering class today, were you?
M: 【24】I have the flu. I was wondering if you could tell me what went on.
W: 【23】Actually we had an interesting class. Dr. Collin talked about a new type of fuel.
M: Oh, yeah?
W: Uh-hum. It's called diethyl or DME.
M: Oh, I remember reading something about DME. It's mostly used in spray cans, right?
W: Right. DME doesn't destroy the ozone, so it's been environmentally friendly.
M: But doesn't DME pollute the air if it's burned in an engine?
W: Dr. Collin says something about its exhausts being clear, that it doesn't release as much pollutants as diesel fuel, and he mentioned something about DME being more efficient than other alternative fuels.
M: When will it replace diesel fuel?
W: Not for a while. It's not economical to mass produce.
M: Well, thanks for the information. I guess I won't need to borrow your notes.
W: 【25】Well, maybe you should look at them. We are having a test next week.
M: Okay, could you give them to Mike Andrews? I think he is in your psychology class. He is my roommate.
W: Sure. I hope you're feeling better soon.
M: Thanks. Me too. Bye!
W: Bye!
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
25. Why does the woman suggest the man look at her notes?
25. 答案C
解析：选项表示目的。听力对话最后，女士建议男士看自己的笔记，因为下周会有考试。所以C为正确答案。
Section B
Passage One
【29】To be successful in a job interview, you should demonstrate certain personal and professional qualities. You need to create a good image in a limited time available, 【26】usually from 30 to 45 minutes. 【29】You must talk a positive impression which the interviewer will remember while he interviews other candidates.
You should especially pay attention to some qualities during the interview.【27】First of all, you should take care to appear properly dressed. The right clothes worn at the right time can win the respect of the interviewer and his confidence in your judgment. It may not be true that clothes make the man, but the first and lasting impression of you is determined by the clothes you wear. Secondly, you should pay close attention to your manner of speaking. Since speech is a reflection of personality, 【28】you should reflect confidence by speaking in a clear voice, loud enough to be heard without being aggressive or over powering. You should be prepared to talk knowledgeably about the position you're applying for. Finally, to be really impressive, you must convey a sense of self-confidence and an enthusiasm for work. If you display these characteristics with just a little luck, you'll certainly succeed in a typical personnel interview.
Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you've just heard.
26.How long does an interview usually last according to the speaker?
I'm having problems living with Colin. We've barely spoken to each other in a month, and when we do, it's to fight. It started when we first moved in. I had a lot of things, and Colin wasn't thrilled. He's not easy to please, you know. I put all my stuff in the closet in the kitchen. This made him really upset because he wanted to put his surfing gear there. What's more, I like a neat, orderly apartment, but Colin is so carefree. His part of the apartment is always a mess. That's ok if he's just messy in his room, 【30】but we also share living space, such as the kitchen, living room, bath etc. I have tried talking to him about this, 【31】but then he starts yelling at me about how my friends are always coming over when he has a lot of work to do. I don't know what to do. 【30】The head resident promised to talk to Colin. I will see how it goes. 【32】If I still have a problem at the end of the week, I will ask for a room to change.
Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.
Centuries ago, during the Middle Ages, most of the land in Europe was owned by many different kings and queens, princes and princesses, and lords and ladies. They did not all get along. They were always fighting. They all wanted to get more land. 【33】To protect themselves, they started building huge homes out of stone. They called their homes castles.
【35】A castle was built behind a strong stonewall. The wall was five or six feet thick and ten to twenty feet high. A deep ditch called a moat was dug around the outside of the wall. It was often filled with water, and the only way anyone could enter the castle was to cross a drawbridge. The drawbridge could be raised or lowered over the moat from inside the castle walls. There was also a tunnel that began in the castle and ended at the moat. This was important in case the castle was captured. It allowed the king and queen to escape. They could swim across the moat and hide in the forest.
【35】Living in a castle was not very comfortable. The rooms were cold and damp. Every room could have a fire burning in a great fireplace, but until the twelfth century castles did not have chimneys. The smoke from their fireplaces had to go out through open doors, and windows.
【34】Meals often had ten or twelve courses. The meat might be wild bears or birds that were boiled or roasted over an open fire. All the food was highly seasoned. People even put pepper in their drinks!
【34】The people sat at a long table and ate with their fingers and a knife, all picking their food from the same big dish. They had no napkins. Therefore, they often wiped their hands on pieces of bread. When their fingers were clean, they threw the bread to their hunting dogs.
Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
33. Which of the following NOT true about castles?
NOT true about castles?
passage?
的时态，考生要注意此处用动词的过去式。
词复数。
要注意people后面是个定语从句。同时occupation上文曾出现过，不应该成为听力难点。
wisdom, but in our society the knowledge of a lifetime may become obsolete overnight
