Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions 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 Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.

注意:此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答.

11. A) The serious accident may leave Anna paralyzed.

B) The man happened to see Anna fall on her back.

C) The injury will confine Anna to bed for quite a while.

D) The doctor’s therapy has been very successful.

12. A) The man could watch the ballet with her.

B) She happened to have bought two tickets.

C) She can get a ballet ticket for the man.

D) Her schedule conflicts with her sister’s.

13. A) He will send someone right away.

B) He has to do other repairs first.

C) The woman can call later that day.

D) The woman can try to fix it herself.

14. A) Take up collection next week.

B) Give his contribution some time later.

C) Buy an expensive gift for Gemma.

D) Borrow some money from the woman.

15. A) Decline the invitation as early as possible.

B) Ask Tony to convey thanks to his mother.

C) Tell Tony’s mother that she eats no meat.

D) Add more fruits and vegetables to her diet.

16. A) The increasing crime rate.

B) The impact of mass media.

C) The circulation of newspapers.

D) The coverage of newspapers.

17. A) Limit the number of participants in the conference.

B) Check the number of people who have registered.

C) Provide people with advice on career development.

D) Move the conference to a more spacious place.

18. A) The apartment is still available.

B) The apartment is close to the campus.

C) The advertisement is outdated.

D) On-campus housing is hard to secure.

Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

19. A) To test how responsive dolphins are to various signals.

B) To find out if the female dolphin is cleverer than the male one.

C) To see if dolphins can learn to communicate with each other.

D) To examine how long it takes dolphins to acquire a skill.

20. A) Produce the appropriate sound.

B) Press the right-hand lever first.

C) Raise their heads above the water.

D) Swim straight into the same tank.

21. A) Only one dolphin was able to see the light.

B) The male dolphin received more rewards.

C) Both dolphins were put in the same tank.

D) The lever was beyond the dolphins’ reach.

Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

22. A) In a botanical garden.

B) In a lecture room.

C) In a resort town.

D) On a cattle farm.

23. A) It is an ideal place for people to retire to.

B) It is at the centre of the fashion industry.

C) It remains very attractive with its mineral waters.

D) It has kept many traditions from Victorian times.

24. A) It was named after a land owner in the old days.

B) It is located in the eastern part ofHarrogate.

C) It is protected as parkland by a special law.

D) It will be used as a centre for athletic training.

25. A) The beautiful flowers.

B) The refreshing air.

C) The mineral waters.

D) The vast grassland.

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 Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.