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Part One: Listening comprehension xm0(U0
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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. R,`3 SW()
Section A: Conversations 5% /Q2HN(Y
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. 'DD~xCXE
1.Which isNOT the purpose of Mr. Lewis’ visit? %(B6eiA
A.To see friends. B.To give concerts. C.To vacation. D.To give private lessons. (s,u9vj=>L
2.What kind of cello did Mr. Lewis use when he was eight? 6E$ET5p& l
A.A full-sized cello. B.A half-sized cello. kd OIL2T
C.A two-thirds-sized cello. D.It is not mentioned. y3ST0=>j}
3.What is true about Mr. Lewis’ cello? `S
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A.He always takes it with him. B.It was made by his uncle. LY2
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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. TTJj=KPA
4.What is the main purpose of the research? %FJB9?9=|
A.To make preparations for a new publication. VgO.in^q
B.To learn how couples spend their weekends. f@ .s(i=z
C.To know how housework is shared. q>m[vvt"
D.To investigate what people do at the weekend. 22Oe~W ;
5.What does the man do on Fridays? @@& ? ,3
A.He goes to exercise classes. B.He goes sailing. !=?Q>mz
C.He goes to the cinema. D.He stays at home. |u.3Tp|3W
6.On which day does the couple always go out? S"%W^)mZ
A.Friday.B.Saturday.C.Sunday.D.Any weekday. 7.Which personal detail does the man give? SHQgI<D7
A.Surname.B.First name.C.Address.D.Age. -Xt0=3,
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. >
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8.What conclusion can we draw about Mike before he went to the camping school?
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A.He was eager to do the course. B.He had done outdoor activities. 9-E dT4=r,
C.He enjoyed life in the open. D.He was reluctant and timid. s'$3bLcb
9.Mike participated in all the following activities EXCEPT______________. 2Zr,@LC
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10.Which of the following words is most appropriate to describe Mike after the camping school? h"dn:5G:=
A.Independent.B.Strong.C.Determined.D.Persistent. Section B: Talks 5% Hu "TEhW(2
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. $ZRvvm!f
11.What happened to January 27th, 1967? -EG=}uT['b
A.Three men were injured during a fire. B.One man died during the fire accident. :_pn|
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A.The space program was suspended. c>BDw <
B.Five men were injured during an accident. {`V ^V_
C.The accident occurred before the rehearsal. okH*2F(-
D.No accident happened that year. 13.What does the talk say about accidents? D?BPiCs?XS Nq#B4Zx
A.Accidents are unavoidable. B.Accidents can be avoided. ?cB26Zrcb
C.Human beings are always careless. D.There should be more precautions. (1Klj+"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. 1B~[L 5p9
14.BBC’s weather forecast is a ________ program. Dq`$3ZeA
A.seldom watched B.little known C. new D.popular B[fbP rM
15.Weather observations come from all the following sources EXCEPT ________ . 9S8V`aC
A.computers B.satellites C.the ground D.radar *V{Y.`\
16.What does the talk say about BBC’s forecasters? sv2XD}}
A.They read from script. B.They are professional. fzzk#jU
C.They use a map for presentation. D.They care about their clothes. 17.What does the talk say about British television viewers? 7-d. eNQl
A.They remember what they saw on weather forecasts. n=
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B.They like talking about weather instead of watching. ?P(U/
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C.They pay more attention to the style of the presenters. 8Od7e`
D.They watch and remember what is necessary. \ %QA)T%
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. uIR/^o
18.Which is NOT showing an increase this year? 6`Diz_(
A.Number of tourists. B.Holiday travelers. 9}' 9 2
C.Shopping. D.Dining and entertaining. 19.What does the talk say about this year’s business travelers? ]BfJ~+ N
A.There are fewer business travelers. B.There are more business travelers.
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C.The number remains the same as last year’s. D.It is not mentioned in the talk. @P<aTRy,f
20.Which is the largest single visitor expenditure? pV/5w<_x?
A.Hotel accommodation. B.Meals. C.Shopping. D.Entertainment. {}"a_L&[;
Section C: Spot Dictation 10% p I(
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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. 7towjw r
The report will be read TWICE and you will have one minute to check your work. Then put your answers on ANSWER SHEET (2). ~=?^v[T1
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. ^tI4 FQ>Y
Some people (C7)___________ that they can get by with little sleep when necessary. But experts think these people are (C8)________ themselves. K9) |b`E=
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. 9(h I%idq
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.
