Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)（共两节，满分20分） Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
Example: You will hear.’ You will read: A) 2 hours. B) 3 hours. C) 4 hours. D) 5 hours. From the conversation we know that the two are talking about some work they will start at 9 clock in the morning and have to finish by 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D) “5 hours” is the correct answer. You should choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre. Sample Answer [A] [B [C] [D]
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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
Passage One Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11、
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【正确答案】
C
A) She was bored with her idle life at home.
B) She was offered a good job by her neighbour.
C) she wanted to help with the family’s finances.
D) Her family would like to see her mere involved in social life.
12、
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A
A) Doing housework.
B) Looking after her neighbour’s children.
C) Reading papers and watching TV
D) Taking good care of her husband.
13、
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B
A) Jane got angry at Bill’s idle life.
B) Bill failed to adapt to the new situation.
C) Bill blamed Jane for neglecting the family.
D) The chi1dren were not taken good care of
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C
A) Neighbours should help each other.
B) Women should have their own careers.
C) Man and wife should share household duties.
D) Parents should take good care of their children.
Passage Two Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
15、
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B
A) To predict natural disasters that can cause vast destruction.
B) To limit the destruction that natural disasters may cause.
C) To gain financial support from the United Nations.
D) To propose measures to hold back natural disasters.
16、
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C
A) There is still a long way to go before man can control natural disasters.
B) International cooperation can minimize the destructive force of natural disasters.
C) Technology can help reduce the damage natural disasters may cause.
D) Scientists can successfully predict earthquakes.
17、
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【正确答案】
D
A) There were fatal mistakes in its design.
B) The builder didn’t observe the building codes of the time.
C) The traffic load went beyond its capacity.
D) It was built according to less strict earthquake-resistance standards.
Passage Three Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
18、
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D
A) By judging to what extent they can eliminate the risks.
B) By estimating the possible loss of lives and property.
C) By estimating the frequency of volcanic eruptions.
D) By judging the possible risks against the likely benefits.
19、
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C
A) One of Etna’s recent eruptions made many people move away.
B) Etna’s frequent eruptions have ruined most of the local farmland.
C) Etna’s eruptions are frequent but usually mild.
D) There are signs that Etna will erupt again in the near future.
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A
A) They will remain where they are.
B) They will leave this area for ever.
C) They will turn to experts for advice.
D) They will seek shelter in nearby regions.