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1. M: Excuse me. Is this seat taken?

W: Oh, I’m sorry. What did you just say?

Q: What does the man want to do?

2. W: Sorry, I overslept. My clock didn’t go up this morning.

M: Again? Your clock never works. Perhaps you should buy a new one.

Q: Why does the woman apologize?

3. W: I’m so glad the weekend is finally here.

M: Me too. Imagine! It’s a long weekend with three days in a row.

Q: What can we learn from the conversation?

4. M: Jenny, I know you like Jack a lot. But what do you like about him?

W: Well, he’s gentle, patient, successful and mature. I think he is my Mr. Right.

5. W: Did you call Ben last night?

M: Yes, I tried to get a hold of him last night, but it’s so difficult to get through.

Q: What can we learn from the conversation?

6. W: Show me that sentence you were talking about. What page is it on?

M: It’s near the end of the book, on the next to the last page right here, in this middle paragraph.

Q: Which page was the man talking about?

7. M: The weather is warmer today, isn’t it?

W: Yes, but the wind is from the west, and the west wind usually brings cold wet weather.

Q: What is the weather going to be like?

8. M: I’m so hungry, mother. I want a chocolate cake that I saw on the menu.

W: But your weight is already a regular problem. Eat something that won’t make you fatter.

Q: What is the mother worried about?

9. M: This room is so crowded. I can hardly breathe that I can’t see anything.

W: I don’t understand why they didn’t have this show in a bigger place, do you?

Q: What is the woman complaining about?

10. M: Do you really think we can get good-quality clothes on sale？The things might be out of season, out of style, or damaged.

W: Naturally they have some reason to reduce the price, but if you look things over carefully, you can get good buys anyway.

Q: What are the two speakers talking about?

Passage One

Our planet is home to about seven billion people. Since the 1990s, population experts have predicted the number would grow to 9 billion before it begins to slow down and possibly decrease. But a new report predicts the world's population is likely to increase to almost 11 billion by 2100.

During the rest of this century, Africa is likely to experience the largest increase in population. The report says Africa's population will grow from about 3.5 billion to 5.1 billion people over the next 85 years. The researchers believe the population of Asia will reach five billion by 2050. That is up from the current 4.4 billion.

The researchers also believe that North America, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean area will have a total population of below one billion. John Wilmoth says the pressure of feeding the rising population is likely to be less than what might be expected.

"The relatively good news is that the world has been winning the race between population growth and food production. If you look back historically over the last 50 years, certainly for the world as a whole and for many, most individual countries and regions, the increase in food production has outpaced the increase of population."

Questions 11-13 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11.How will the world population grow over the next 85 years according to the new report??12. Which of the following continents will have the largest population increase during the rest of the century?

13. What good news does the new world population report tell us?

Passage Two

In the United States today, there are two major parties―the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. Each political party is made up of members who share goals and ideas. Each party wants its goals and ideas to direct the actions of the government. Parties nominate, or choose, people that they want in office. The nominated people are called candidates. Political parties select candidates to represent them in elections. Each party then works to get its candidates elected. Nominating candidates is the major job of a party. But it is not the only thing that a party does. At national conventions, party members from every state gather together. They make up a platform. A platform is a statement of goals. The goals may be general or specific. For example, a general goal may be having better schools. A more specific goal may be raising teachers’ salaries. The platform creates unity for the party. It tells voters what the party stands for. A party must also do fund-raising. Fund-raising is a group of activities designed to bring in money. The party uses some of the money to pay for its day-to-day operation. But most of the money is spent on getting the party’s candidates elected.

Questions 14-16 are based on the passage you have just heard.

14. What is the major job of a party?

15. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about political parties?

16. What is a platform according to the passage?

Passage Three

To get a driver's license, you must take a series of tests. The first test is the vision test. This test checks your eyes to see if you have to wear glasses when you drive. The second test is a written test that checks your knowledge of highway and traffic regulations. You can prepare for this test by studying a booklet that you can get at the driver's license office. After you pass the written test, you receive an instruction permit. This permit allows you to practise driving with an experienced driver. The last test you have to take is a road test. This checks your driving ability. If you pass it, you will receive your driver's license.

When you go to the driver's license office to take the road test, you must provide your own vehicle. First, the license examiner checks the mechanical condition of your car. Then, the examiner gets into the car with you and asks you to drive in regular traffic. While you are driving, the examiner tests you for such things as starting, stopping, turning, backing up, and parking. If you can't control the car properly, or if you violate a traffic regulation while you are taking the test, you fail the examination. You will have to practice driving more until you take the road test again and pass it.

Questions 17-20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

17. What does the second test check?

18. What does the instruction permit allow you to do?

19. What do we learn about the third test？

20. Who are the most probable audience of the talk？

Section C

You probably know the scenario (情景). The office clock says noon and the guys and gals (女孩) decide where to go for lunch. In many towns, the drive time to a (21)restaurant eats up most of the lunch hour, not to (22)mention the gas.It's hard to find lunch for less than ten dollars plus (23)tip. You swallow down your food, share a few laughs with your co-workers, and rush back to the office (24)wishing you had time for a nap.As you walk to your desk, you notice this guy putting away his brown bag. He (25)appears calm, happy, and ready to get back to work, some of (26)which he did while eating his lunch. He's thinking how (27)delicious it was, how much money he saved, and the hassle (烦扰) avoided.Is it worth it to prepare and bring your lunch to work each day? Well, (28)looking at some basic examples, let's say the cost to fix your own lunch is about $3 a day. (29)It's probably much cheaper. That's $15 for a five-day week. Eating out at approximately $10 a day comes to $50 for the week. You saved at least $35 not including drive time and gas. That's (30)more than 1,800 dollars ($1800) a year saved. Interested?

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