Part A Conversations
Directions: In part A, you will hear five conversations between two speakers. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you will be required to answer several questions. Read the three possible answers to each question on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer.
Text 1
1.Who probably is the woman?
A.A teacher B.A secretary. C.An interviewer.
2.What do we know about the man?
A.He’s a student now.
B.He’s looked for some jobs.
C.He has a lot of work experience.
3.What does the woman imply?
A.The man will get the job.
B.The man has to wait for the news.
C.She’s unsatisfied with the man.
Text 2
4.When does the conversation take place?
A.In the morning. B.At noon. C.In the evening.
5.What are in the corner of the backyard?
A.Trees. B.Flowers. C.Fountains.
6.What do we know about the man?
A.He is a gardener.
B.He is always proud.
C.He spent lots of time on his garden.
Text 3
7.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A.Teacher and student. B.Boss and secretary. C.Classmates.
8.Why does the man want to hand in his paper later?
A.He has no time to do it.
B.He wants to do more research on it.
C.He wants to go back home for Christmas.
9.What will the man do during his vacation?
A.Study. B.Have a trip. C.Visit his family.
Text 4
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A.City life. B.A keeper’s day. C.The traffic jams.
11.Where did the monkey appear?
A.In the City Hall. B.Near the City Hall. C.Near the Central Zoo.
12.How did the keeper solve the problem?
A.By talking to the monkey.
B.By frightening the monkey.
C.By giving the monkey bananas.
Text 5
13.Where are the speakers now?
A.In Honolulu. B.In Maldives. C.In San Francisco.
14.What is the best time to visit Hawaii?
A.July. B.November. C.February.
15.What do we know about Honolulu?
A.It has no rain. B.It’s an exciting place. C.It’s always quiet in winter.
Part B A passage
Directions: In part B, you will hear a short passage. The passage will be read twice. After you hear the passage, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard (no more than three words). Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Different Types of Buildings
|
Area |
Climate |
Type of building |
Function |
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Switzerland |
16.
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with steep roofs |
let snow slide off |
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The Mediterranean sea |
hot |
17.
|
reflect the sun |
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South Asia |
rainy |
on stilts |
18.
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The Arctic |
cold |
igloos |
keep warm |
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The Sahara Desert |
hot |
19.
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let cool breeze in |
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20.
|
hot |
mud brick huts |
keep cool |