Directions: In Part C, you will hear two short passage, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.

Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following passage:

1.A To explain the importance of learning rhythm and harmony in jazz.

  B To show that jazz is not really music at all.

 C To point out similarities between jazz and classical music

 D To describe what makes a good jazz performing it.

2.A They memorize their music before performing it.

  B They are more famous than performers of other kinds of music.

  C They perform their music as a means of individual.

  D They possess detailed knowledge of the rules of jazz composition.

3.A Practice various jazz rhythms.

  B Interview a jazz musician

  C Watch a film about jazz performers

  D Listen to some recordings of jazz music.

Questions 4 and 6 are based on the following conversation:

4.A A radio broadcast. B A political discussion 

C A sales promotion  D A health documentary

5.A Where fruit is grown  B How fruit becomes ripe

C Why fruit falls from trees. D Which fruits are edible

6.A The fruit itself    B The air surrounding the fruit

 C The spray applied by farmers.  D The tree or vines to which the fruit is attached.

Part A: Short Conversation

Directions: In Part 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 the 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. Coke.       B. Coffee.       C. Tea.          D. Water.

2.A. At a restaurant.             B. At a studio.  C. At a concert. D. At a theatre.

3.A. Relieved.   B. Worried.      C. Confused.     D. Depressed.

4.A. The Browns. B. The Browns’ son.              C. The postman.  D. The neighbour.

5.A. 7:00.       B. 7:10.         C. 9:00.         D. 9:10.

6.A. The ring is not hers.        B. She doesn’t have gold rings.

  C. She prefers gold to silver.  D. She lost her silver ring.

7.A. The screen doesn’t have to be cleaned.   

B. The keyboard also needs cleaning.

  C. The man shouldn’t do the cleaning.          

D. There’s not enough time to clean both.

8.A. The driver will stop the bus immediately.

B. The guy by the door will help the woman.

  C. The woman should check the map. 

D. He will tell the woman when to get off.

9.A. She dislikes fireworks.      B. She has plans for the evening.

  C. She doesn’t feel like going out.             D. She has to get theatre tickets.

10.A. They can’t see the stars clearly.          

B. They’re not in the city tonight.

   C. They’re looking at the stars from the city.  

D. They’re talking about movie stars.

Part B Passages

Directions: In part B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages 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. It can make her famous.     B. It is easy and rewarding.

   C. It is dangerous but exciting.                D. It has its moving moment.

12.A. Somebody was killed.        B. Nobody was injured.

   C. Karen was physically hurt.  D. Many buildings exploded.

13.A. A fierce war.                                B. A serious injury.

C. A terrible explosion.       D. A brave journalist.

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following report.

14.A. Internet use is increasing quickly in rural and urban areas.

   B. More and more rural residents have Internet access.

   C. People have a limited choice on Internet providers.

   D. City residents use the Internet frequently.

15.A. Over 2 million.   B. Around 6 million.    C. 23 million.     D. 17 million.

16.A. More girls have their own websites than boys.

   B. 1 in 4 kids have Internet access from home.

   C. Most kids think they get too little time online at school.

   D. Internet connection at home is quicker than that at school.

Part C  Longer Conversations

Directions:  In Part C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in me numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

B1anks l 7 through 20 are based on the following conversation.

Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.

Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.

Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Part A Short Conversations

Directions：In Part 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 the 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．

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A．She is going to the shopping center.

B．She cannot go with the man.

C．She will work with the man tonight.

D．She will have a physical exam tomorrow.

2．

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3．

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A．Interviewer and interviewee.

B．Teacher and student.

C．Doctor and nurse.

D．Boss and secretary.

4．

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A．At a car shop.

B．At a garage.

C．In a parking area.

D．In a car showroom.

5．

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A．Finding a larger room.

B．Selling the old table.

C．Buying another bookshelf.

D．Rearranging some furniture.

6．

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A．She seldom works.

B．She enjoys working at the same job.

C．She often changes her job.

D．She has worked at the job long.

7．

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A．A nice hair style.

B．Marvin and Joan's wedding.

C．An old photo.

D．An opening ceremony.

8．

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A．He was busy eating.

B．He didn't notice who John was talking to.

C．John was too busy to talk.

D．John was meeting the new guests.

9．

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A．Her English is very good.

B．She speaks English quickly.

C．Her spoken English is still not so good.

D．She has no time to learn English.

10．

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A．Ben really wants the scholarship.

B．No one wants the scholarship.

C．Ben is not interested in the scholarship.

D．Others like the scholarship more than Ben.

Part B Passages

Directions：In Part B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each the passages. The passages 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．

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A．At a bar in New York.

B．At a university restaurant.

C．At Top Club of Britain.

D．At a club in the United States.

12．

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A．Because Gloria worked hard for the club.

B．Because Gordon regretted giving the big tip.

C．Because her story made the club well known.

D．Because Gordon had no money in the bank.

13．

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A．A lost-and-found check.

B．An unexpected sum of money.

C．The biggest tip in history.

D．A tip from an English businessman.

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news reports.

14．

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A．900 million yuan.

B．900 billion yuan.

C．2.9 million yuan.

D．2.9 billion yuan.

15．

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A．Drinking hot soup.

B．Taking vitamin C pills.

C．Doing more exercise.

D．Drinking coffee.

16．

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A．It could improve muscle function.

B．Muscle damage would not happen.

C．Muscle soreness would disappear.

D．Upper body soreness would hardly be reduced.

Part C Longer Conversations

Directions：In Part C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.

Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.

Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.