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Part One: Listening comprehension T&c[m!}X|t
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. vH=I#Ajar
Section A: Conversations 5% 41.+3V P
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. 8_ uDxd
1.Which isNOT the purpose of Mr. Lewis’ visit? 1^,r S
A.To see friends. B.To give concerts. C.To vacation. D.To give private lessons. =}L[/ RL
2.What kind of cello did Mr. Lewis use when he was eight? emHi= [!i
A.A full-sized cello. B.A half-sized cello. X[|>r@Aa!
C.A two-thirds-sized cello. D.It is not mentioned. R 6!3Y/Q@
3.What is true about Mr. Lewis’ cello? $OJ*Kul
A.He always takes it with him. B.It was made by his uncle. XH . _Z
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. D Lu]d
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4.What is the main purpose of the research? Y8d%L;b[D
A.To make preparations for a new publication. ^8 z *f&g
B.To learn how couples spend their weekends. '
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C.To know how housework is shared. JvG t= v
D.To investigate what people do at the weekend. |X sW)/
5.What does the man do on Fridays? # WxH
A.He goes to exercise classes. B.He goes sailing. X:dj 5 v
C.He goes to the cinema. D.He stays at home. $yt|nO
6.On which day does the couple always go out? F[+sc Mx!G
A.Friday.B.Saturday.C.Sunday.D.Any weekday. 7.Which personal detail does the man give? )j$Bo{
A.Surname.B.First name.C.Address.D.Age. [Nq4<NK
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. "?Y0Ng[
8.What conclusion can we draw about Mike before he went to the camping school? iX,Qh2(ig
A.He was eager to do the course. B.He had done outdoor activities. A h"Rx A
C.He enjoyed life in the open. D.He was reluctant and timid.
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9.Mike participated in all the following activities EXCEPT______________. H: U_k68
A.hikingB.canoeingC.swimmingD.camping hP|5 q&wX
10.Which of the following words is most appropriate to describe Mike after the camping school? CocvEoE*z
A.Independent.B.Strong.C.Determined.D.Persistent. Section B: Talks 5% ~r{Nc j
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. R &-bA3w$
11.What happened to January 27th, 1967? m{1By/U
A.Three men were injured during a fire. B.One man died during the fire accident. \'p)k Df
C.A fire started inside a spaceship. D.A spaceship was launched. 0!^{V:DtQ
12.What happened in 1981? h\yYg' CC
A.The space program was suspended. 8>w/Es5
B.Five men were injured during an accident. x|Q6[ Y
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D.No accident happened that year. 13.What does the talk say about accidents? D?BPiCs?XS ;DRJL
A.Accidents are unavoidable. B.Accidents can be avoided. F'Wef11Yz
C.Human beings are always careless. D.There should be more precautions.
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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. 8*|@A6ig
14.BBC’s weather forecast is a ________ program. Sd{>(YWx~
A.seldom watched B.little known C. new D.popular Q .5a"(d@
15.Weather observations come from all the following sources EXCEPT ________ . mx XQBmW
A.computers B.satellites C.the ground D.radar 0z,c6MjM+
16.What does the talk say about BBC’s forecasters? ) ` L!eN
A.They read from script. B.They are professional. ((H}d?^AJ
C.They use a map for presentation. D.They care about their clothes. 17.What does the talk say about British television viewers? 4YdmG.C U
A.They remember what they saw on weather forecasts. :CV& WP
B.They like talking about weather instead of watching. ov?>ALRg
C.They pay more attention to the style of the presenters. :FK(*BU h
D.They watch and remember what is necessary. ^*Ca+22xO
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. ne;,TJ\
18.Which is NOT showing an increase this year? jtd{=[STU
A.Number of tourists. B.Holiday travelers. Q~`]0R159e
C.Shopping. D.Dining and entertaining. 19.What does the talk say about this year’s business travelers? X3'z'5
A.There are fewer business travelers. B.There are more business travelers. 398%16 }
C.The number remains the same as last year’s. D.It is not mentioned in the talk. z<)?8 tAgq
20.Which is the largest single visitor expenditure? n#m )]YQC
A.Hotel accommodation. B.Meals. C.Shopping. D.Entertainment. d]+g3oy
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Section C: Spot Dictation 10% u Y J6 "j
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. g{dyDN$5|w
The report will be read TWICE and you will have one minute to check your work. Then put your answers on ANSWER SHEET (2). %vMi
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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. Rg' 1 F
Some people (C7)___________ that they can get by with little sleep when necessary. But experts think these people are (C8)________ themselves. /SZsXaC '
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.
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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.
