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first segment
1.
Hello, I am a senior student. Can you tell me whether this reference room is only for teachers?
W: No, it's also open to graduate students. Undergraduates can also come if they have written permission from the professor.
Question: Can men study in the reference room?
2.
W: Let's talk about the preparations for the party.
M: That's right. We really need a better plan this time. Remember how messy the last party was!
Q: What do we know about the last party?
3.
W: This is the worst flood in the past 20 years. It caused great damage and destruction.
M: Look at the prices of fruits and vegetables. No wonder they are so expensive.
Q: What are they talking about?
4.
George, where were you last night? I look forward to seeing you at the concert.
Oh, I'll wait for you at the corner of your street. Then I went to your apartment to find you, but the housekeeper said you were out.
Q: Why didn't they meet that night?
5.
W: The place I've heard a lot about is Los Angeles. The climate is quite good. Flowering all year round, swimming all year round. How do you think?
M: Well, the beach is beautiful. But people there hate dirty air very much. I mean, the combination of fog, smoke and automobile exhaust. There is not enough wind to blow it away.
Question: What does this man think of Los Angeles?
6.
M: I want to make an appointment to see Dr. Smith tomorrow.
W: excuse me. Dr Smith went to Mexico for a week's holiday. On his way back, he will stay in California for five days. Let me see. He may come back the day after tomorrow.
Q: Where is Dr. Smith now?
7.
M: Listen, I'm sorry I didn't go to the game yesterday, but you know, it's really not my fault.
W: It's good to say it's not your fault, but because of you, we lost 11.
Question: What have we learned from the dialogue?
8.
You say Henry is a dreamer, but I think he has many good ideas.
W: Good ideas are only useful when you turn them into things.
Question: Why does this lady think Henry is a dreamer?
9.
M: You need 36 credits to get a master's degree. Fifteen must be English majors and fifteen must be education majors. For the remaining six credits, you can write a paper or take two courses.
W: Now, it confuses me, but I'm sure I'll know what to do when I know more.
Q: What are they talking about?
10.
M: This TV set is getting worse and worse. It doesn't work at all now.
W: This is an advertisement for a TV sale. There may be some good bargains in it.
Question: What does this lady suggest?
Section b
the first paragraph
Are you afraid to raise your hand in class, even if you know the answer? If you are, most people will say you are shy.
If you feel shy, you are not alone. Nine out of ten people are at least a little shy. But no matter how shy you are, scientific evidence seems to show that it is not your fault. You may be born this way.
How do psychologists measure shyness? One way is through observation. They record people's behaviors in detail-such as how often these people talk to others, or how long it takes a person to say hello to a stranger.
Another way to measure shyness is to ask people questions. The exam only takes about 10 minutes. It will ask some questions, such as "Do you like going out very much?" And "Do you have many friends?" People must answer yes or no. These questions can predict people's actual behavior in social situations. Suppose the test tells you that someone is shy. That person is likely to be shy.
When scientists measure shyness, they are actually at a relatively shy level. In other words, when researchers say that people are shy, they actually mean that they are more shy than others.
The question 1 1 to 13 is based on the passage you just heard.
1 1. Why does the speaker say that shyness is not a mistake?
12. What is one of the methods suggested by psychologists to measure shyness?
13. What is the purpose of the psychologist's question?
The second paragraph
When Midori was two years old, she often climbed the piano stool and reached for the violin belonging to her mother, who was a 38-year-old professional musician.
"Please don't touch it, Midori," her mother scolded. After all, this violin is worth more than $20,000.
But Midori insisted that she was eager to deal with beautiful instruments and make beautiful sounds. Finally, on Midori's third birthday, she received a package: a small violin, only half the normal size.
Almost from the moment Midori was born, her mother knew that she was sensitive to music. For several years, mother and daughter practiced together day after day. She is eager to learn. Ten failures caused tears, although she never left the instrument. Instead, she persisted until the problem was solved.
One day, American musician Johnston heard Midori playing the violin. He can't believe that she is only eight years old. "She must record a tape and I will take it to America," said the American musician.
A famous American violin teacher has heard this tape. It's hard for him to believe his ears. This performance is absolutely shocking. He immediately accepted her as a student and recommended her for a full scholarship. 1982, Midori and her mother moved to new york, leaving a comfortable life in Japan.
Questions 14 to 17 are based on the paragraphs you just heard.
14. What does Midori's mother do?
15. Why was Midori not allowed to touch her mother's violin when she was only two years old?
16. What does American musician Johnston ask Midori to do?
17. Why did Midori move to the United States?
The third paragraph
The BBC is rejecting more and more job seekers because they suffer from hearing loss. This is due to the widespread use of personal stereo systems. According to the company's officials, about 3% of them failed to find jobs because of this. This figure shows that people with hearing impairment are more common than ten years ago.
Candidates applying for BBC jobs have always had listening tests, but the technology of this test was not standardized until five years ago. The company official said that there is no evidence that personal stereo is related to hearing impairment, but frequent exposure to high volume will reduce a person's understanding of language. This will rule out his chance to become an engineer in charge of recording sound quality.
Therefore, experts now call on personal audio manufacturers to provide a warning light. Flash if the sound is too loud. A British manufacturer accepted the proposal. This manufacturer has made a device that will automatically turn off when the sound is too loud.
Questions 18 to 20 are based on the article you just heard.
18. Why do more and more applicants fail to find jobs in the BBC?
19. When was the listening test technology standardized?
20. What suggestions do experts have for audio manufacturers?
Reference answer
first part
1.D 2。 C 3。 A 4。 B 5。 A
6.B 7。 An eight. C 9。 C 10。 D
1 1.B 12。 C 13。 D 14。 D 15。 A
16.D 17。 C 18。 B 19。 D 20。 A
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