7. The real-estate broker the author knows is talented in home redecoration.
8. People holding on to sad memories of the past will find it difficult to__________.
9. When it comes to decision-making. One should make a quick choice without_________.
10. Emotional energy is in a way different from physical energy in that the more you give, _________.
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Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)
Section A
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 center.
注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
11. A. Plan his budget carefully
B. Give her more information.
C. Ask someone else for advice.
D. Buy a gift for his girlfriend.
12. A. She’ll have some chocolate cake.
B. She’ll take a look at the menu.
C. She’ll go without dessert.
D. She’ll prepare the dinner.
13. A. The man can speak a foreign language.
B. The woman hopes to improve her English.
C. The woman knows many different languages.
D. The man wishes to visit many more countries.
14. A. Go to the library.
B. Meet the woman.
C. See Professor Smith.
D. Have a drink in the bar.
15. A. She isn’t sure when Professor Bloom will be back
B. The man shouldn’t be late for his class.
C. The man can come back sometime later.
D. She can pass on the message for the man.
16. A. He has a strange personality.
B. He’s got emotional problems.
C. His illness is beyond cure.
D. His behavior is hard to explain.
17. A. The tickets are more expensive than expected.
B. The tickets are sold in advance at half price.
C. It’s difficult to buy the tickets on the spot.
D. It’s better to the tickets beforehand.
18. A. He turned suddenly and ran into a tree.
B. He was hit by a fallen box from a truck.
C. He drove too fast and crashed into a truck.
D. He was trying to overtake the truck ahead of him.
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. What’s the woman’s main purpose of visiting Quebec?
A. To go boating on the St. Lawrence River
B. To go sightseeing in Quebec Province
C. To call on a friend in Quebec City
D. To attend a wedding in Montreal
20. What does the man advise the woman to do before the trip?
A. Study the map of Quebec Province
B. Find more about Quebec Province
C. Brush up on her French
D. Learn more about the local customs
21. What does the man say about the Quebec City?
A. It’s most beautiful in summer
B. It has many historical buildings.
C. It was greatly expanded in the 18th century.
D. It’s the only French-speaking city in Canada.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just beared.
22. What do we learn from the conversation about Miss Rowling’s first book?
A. It was about a little animal.
B. It took her six years to write.
C. It was adapted from a fairy tale.
D. It was about a little girl and her pet.
23. Why does Miss Rowling consider her so very lucky?
A. She knows how to write best-selling novels.
B. She can earn a lot of money by writing for adults.
C. She is able to win enough support from publishers.
D. She can make a living by doing what she likes.
24. What dictates Miss Rowling’s writing?
A. The characters.
B. Her ideas.
C. The readers.
D. Her life experiences.
25. According to Miss Rowling where did she get the ideas for the Harry Porter books?
A. She doesn’t really know where they originated
B. She mainly drew on stories of ancient saints.
C. They popped out of her childhood dreams.
D. They grew out of her long hours of thinking.
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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.
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Passage One
Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26. What were teachers told to do in the experiment?
A. Monitor students’ sleep patterns.
B. Help students concentrate in class.
C. Record students’ weekly performance.
D. Ask students to complete a sleep report.
27. According to the experiment, what problem can insufficient sleep cause in students?
A. Declining health.
B. Lack of attention.
C. Loss of motivation.
D. Improper behavior.
28. What message did the researcher intend to convey to parents?
A. They should make sure their children are always punctual for school.
B. They should ensure their children grow up in a healthy environment.
C. They should help their children accomplish high-quality work.
D. They should see to it that their children have adequate sleep.
Passage Two
Questions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29. What was the significant change in Patricia Pena’s life?
A. She stopped being a homemaker.
B. She became a famous educator.
C. She became a public figure.
D. She quit driving altogether.
30.What had led to Pena’s personal tragedy?
A. A motorist’s speeding.
B. Her running a stop sign.
C. Her lack of driving experience.
D. A motorist’s failure to concentrate.
31. How did Pena feel when she began her first speech?
A. Nervous and unsure of herself.
B. Calm and confident of herself.
C. Courageous and forceful.
D. Distracted and reluctant.
32. What could be expected as a result of Pena’s efforts?
A. More strict training of women drivers.
B. Restrictions on cell phone use while driving.
C. Improved traffic conditions in cities.
D. New regulations to ensure children’s safety.
Passage Three
Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
33. According to the passage, why haven’t scientists found a cure for the common cold?
A. They haven’t devoted as much energy to medicine as to space travel.
B. Three are too many kinds of cold viruses for them to identify.
C. It is not economical to find a cure for each for each type of cold.
D. They believe people can recover without treatment.
34. What does the speaker say about the symptoms of the common cold?
A. They reveal the seriousness of the problem.
B. They indicate how fast the virus spreads.
C. They tell us what kind of medicine to take.
D. They show our body is fighting the virus.
35. What do some scientists say about taking medicines for the common cold, according to the passage?