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Part One: Listening comprehension g|P hNo
There are 3 sections in this part. In section A and B you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then choose the correct answer for each question. Mark your choices on your ANSWER SHEET. d}ZH Y[
Section A: Conversations 5% d c05,Bz
Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. =(ZGaZ}
1.Which isNOT the purpose of Mr. Lewis’ visit? ~K9U0yp H
A.To see friends. B.To give concerts. C.To vacation. D.To give private lessons. nR7\ o(!
2.What kind of cello did Mr. Lewis use when he was eight? a5-\=0L~
A.A full-sized cello. B.A half-sized cello. a%dx\&K
C.A two-thirds-sized cello. D.It is not mentioned. Xo`1#6xsE
3.What is true about Mr. Lewis’ cello?
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A.He always takes it with him. B.It was made by his uncle. z' lNO| nU
C.He borrowed it from his uncle. D.He got a seat free for his cello. Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. aW"!bAdx`,
4.What is the main purpose of the research? c
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A.To make preparations for a new publication. mV,R0olF
B.To learn how couples spend their weekends. X2cR+Ha0
C.To know how housework is shared. h 6* `V
D.To investigate what people do at the weekend. _
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5.What does the man do on Fridays? T Rw 6$CR
A.He goes to exercise classes. B.He goes sailing. mB{{o}'<u
C.He goes to the cinema. D.He stays at home. X }(0y
6.On which day does the couple always go out? yUO|3ONT
A.Friday.B.Saturday.C.Sunday.D.Any weekday. 7.Which personal detail does the man give? oui!fTy
A.Surname.B.First name.C.Address.D.Age. :2E1aVo4b
Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. H |UL5<:]D
8.What conclusion can we draw about Mike before he went to the camping school? ^d80\PXz
A.He was eager to do the course. B.He had done outdoor activities. hli 10p$
C.He enjoyed life in the open. D.He was reluctant and timid. /BM1AV{s6
9.Mike participated in all the following activities EXCEPT______________. |Vi&f5p,@
A.hikingB.canoeingC.swimmingD.camping (:QQ7xc{}
10.Which of the following words is most appropriate to describe Mike after the camping school? +5[oY,^cO
A.Independent.B.Strong.C.Determined.D.Persistent. Section B: Talks 5% 5vf t} f
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. pm] DxJ@
11.What happened to January 27th, 1967? |*KS<iHr%
A.Three men were injured during a fire. B.One man died during the fire accident.
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C.A fire started inside a spaceship. D.A spaceship was launched. NRi sr
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A.The space program was suspended. PuCDsojclh
B.Five men were injured during an accident. YM`pNt Q
C.The accident occurred before the rehearsal. /;AZ/Ocy!
D.No accident happened that year. 13.What does the talk say about accidents? D?BPiCs?XS cTd;p> :>m
A.Accidents are unavoidable. B.Accidents can be avoided. cmhN(==
C.Human beings are always careless. D.There should be more precautions. {|Ki^8 h/p
Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. bz0 P49%
14.BBC’s weather forecast is a ________ program. }b
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A.seldom watched B.little known C. new D.popular t-
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15.Weather observations come from all the following sources EXCEPT ________ . .l+~)$
A.computers B.satellites C.the ground D.radar sD8 m<
16.What does the talk say about BBC’s forecasters? IT`=\K/[4
A.They read from script. B.They are professional. !UoU#YU
C.They use a map for presentation. D.They care about their clothes. 17.What does the talk say about British television viewers? C$LRY~ \
A.They remember what they saw on weather forecasts. RP,:[}mPl
B.They like talking about weather instead of watching. ouVjZF@kS
C.They pay more attention to the style of the presenters. z5` 8G =A
D.They watch and remember what is necessary. zk 5=Opmvh
Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Ae j
18.Which is NOT showing an increase this year? B w<zc =%
A.Number of tourists. B.Holiday travelers. ]hE +$sKd
C.Shopping. D.Dining and entertaining. 19.What does the talk say about this year’s business travelers? 5m^Hi} S _
A.There are fewer business travelers. B.There are more business travelers. "f|( @a
C.The number remains the same as last year’s. D.It is not mentioned in the talk. 58&{5YpS
20.Which is the largest single visitor expenditure? l]Ui@ X
A.Hotel accommodation. B.Meals. C.Shopping. D.Entertainment. Z P6x
Section C: Spot Dictation 10% -/ UXd4S
Directions: In this section you are going to hear a report on the strong link between sleep and fatal accident. Some words are taken out and you are expected to fill in the missing words as you listen. DVl[t8K!
The report will be read TWICE and you will have one minute to check your work. Then put your answers on ANSWER SHEET (2). "65||[= 8
Inadequate rest means a weaker (C1) ___________ system, laying the body open to a whole (C2) __________ of illnesses. On the average a man needs seven hours of sleep a day and a woman seven and a (C3)____________ hours. Six hours of (C4)_________ sleep is better than ten hours of (C5)__________ and turning, however. People who sleep less than six hours a night are (C6)________ for an early death. H 5U x.]y
Some people (C7)___________ that they can get by with little sleep when necessary. But experts think these people are (C8)________ themselves. SgpZ ;\_
Between sleep (C9)________ and fatal accidents there is an obvious (C10)_________. People who get (C11)________ sleep or poor quality sleep have a higher risk of (C12)________ on the road. They are more likely to fall asleep at the (C13)_________ and kill people or get killed. Professional drivers and (C14)___________ workers are most likely to take the (C15)________. The performance at work also (C16)__________ because of sleep deprivation. (@ fa~?v>@
The pressures of work deprive people of sleep. To make it up, they try to (C17)________ catnaps. But experts are a little (C18)____________ about the benefits of catnapping. They tell us that the catnap can never be a (C19)_________ for proper sleep. For victims of (C20)_________, catnapping in the day is the worst thing they can possibly do.
