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北华大学听力 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang 第一套 一(Directions: Listen to the short dialogs, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1. C A. Husband and wife. B. Daughter and father. C. Mother and son. D. Two colleagues. 2. A A. Contemporary women no longer want to obey their husband. B. Modern girls no longer love their husbands. C. At the marriage ceremony the bride should promise to obey her husband. D. At the marriage ceremony the bride should show loyalty to her husband. 3. D A. At a railway station. B. At a bus stop C. At a hospital. D. At an airport. 4. B A. Married couple should have a mansion. B. Marriage should be based on love. C. It is better to have loved and lost. D. It is better not to have ever loved. 5. C A. One had better forget the divorce. B. One should find a new spouse as early as possible. C. Divorce is very painful. D. Divorce is not very painful. 二(Directions: Listen to the passage(s) three times. Questions 1 to 10 are based on the same passage or dialog. In a powerful new Mercedes a married couple are driving along a highway at. 60 miles per hour, the wife behind the wheel. .Her husband suddenly looks over at her. From the tone. of his voice and the expression on his face, it's obvious he's enjoying this moment. He says, "Honey. , I've got a surprise for you. I know we've been married for 20 years, but I want a S6 6-----divorce. ." The wife says nothing, but slowly increases the S7 7---speed ..to 70 mph. He then says, "S8 8--I don't want you to try to talk me out of it because I don't love you amy more. . Again the wife stays quiet, but speeds up as her rage increases. "I want the house," he insists, pressing his luck. The wife speeds up to 80 mph. He says, "I want the car, too," but she just drives faster and faster. By now she's up to 90 mph. S9 9-----"All right," the man says, "I want the bank accounts, and all the credit cards, too.". 1 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang The wife slowly starts to veer toward a bridge. This makes him a bit nervous, so he says, "Isn't there anything you want?" The wife says, --"No, I've got everything I need. "-- "Oh, really," he says, "So what have you got?" Seconds before they slam into the bridge at a speed of 100 mph, the wife smiles and says, "The airbag." 三(Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers. Questions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog. 1.D What is the topic discussed in the passage? A. The importance of remarriage. B. The reasons for a remarriage. C. Ways of preparing for a blended family. D. Children's problems in a blended family. 2.A . How will children view the man their single mother is dating if she says "we're just friends"? A. They will find the man threatening. B. They will leave home. C. They will treat the man as a friend. D. They will be eager to have a new father. 3.B How can single parents benefit from advice? A. They can make up their minds to find a new spouse quickly. B. They can see the issue from a new angle. C. They will understand their former spouse better. D. Both A) and B). 4.C According to the passage, which of the following is true in the case of a divorce? A. Children are sadder than parents. B. Parents are sadder than children. C. Younger children have more problems than older children. D. Older children have more problems than younger children. 5,A . Which people are mentioned in the passage who must make adjustments in a blended family? A. The stepparent and the biological parent. B. The stepparent and the children. C. The biological parent and the children. D. The stepparent, the biological parent, and the children 四(Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the 2 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers. Questions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog. 1.B Which place does the woman say is in a mess? A. The dining room. B. The living room. C. The bedroom. D. The kitchen. 2.A How does the woman know the dinner table is not yet set? A. She finds nothing on it. B. She sees dirty clothes on it. C. She guesses the man has not prepared any food. D. She knows the man never sets the table. 3.C What does the woman imply when she says "I don't care if the Pope is scoring a goal." A. She wants to switch to a different channel to watch football. B. She hopes Real Madrid will beat the Pope. C. She wants the place to be cleaned up no matter what is on the TV. D. She prefers to leave the place in a mess. 4.D What is the romantic agreement between the couple about? A. Watching TV together. B. Traveling together. C. Sharing the incomes. D. Doing the household chores together. 5.C What is the probable reason for the woman to say MacDonald's hamburgers are delicious? A. She enjoys them. B. She hates them. C. She wants the man to buy them again. D. She does not want to take over the cooking. 五(Directions: Listen to the following recording, then mark the statements T (true) or F (false). You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to write the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers. Questions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog. 1. The woman asks her husband to leave because her friends are coming for bridge. T 2. The woman is unwilling to cancel the bridge game because her friends will bring food. T 3. The man thinks the living room is as cold as a tomb. F 4. Finally six people play poker together. F 5. Sally has wanted to learn to play poker for a long time. T 3 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang 第二套 一(Directions: Listen to the short dialogs, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.B A. He does not like what the woman bought. B. He does not remember the price of the shirt. C. He does not remember in which shop the shirt was. D. He remembers only the woman's phone number 2.A A. She did not take the shopping list along with her. B. She did not write a shipping list. C. She does not want to shop in a crowded supermarket. D. She wants to finish shopping quickly. 3.C A. He has lost his memory completely. B. He has lost his sight. C. He drank heavily last night. D. He danced until after midnight. 4.B A. He has a bad memory. B. The woman has a bad memory. C. The couple have forgotten to bring their keys. D. The couple are blaming each other for forgetting the keys. 5.C A. He remembers his life in primary school. B. He remembers his life in his nursery. C. He remembers his life in primary school but not that in the nursery. D. He remembers his life in both primary school and the nursery. 二(Directions: Listen to the passage(s) three times. Scientists are working to develop new drugs that someday may slow, reverse, or prevent the damage. caused by Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. In the meantime, people who have no dementia symptoms. can try to keep their memory Ssharp. . Some suggestions include developing interests or hobbies and staying involved. in activities that stimulate both the mind and body. Giving careful attention to physical fitness. and exercise may also go a long way toward keeping a healthy state of mind. . Limiting the use of alcoholic drinks is important because heavy drinking over. time can cause permanent brain damage. Many people find it useful to plan tasks; make "things to do" lists; and use notes, calendars, and other memory aids. Thelso may remember things better by mentally connecting them to other meaningful things. , such as a familiar name, song, or lines from a poem. Stress, anxiety, or depression can make a person more forgetful. . Forgetfulness caused by these emotions usually is temporary and goes away when 4 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang the feelings are over. However, if these feelings last for a long period of time, getting help from a professional is important. Some physical and mental changes occur with age in healthy people. However, much pain and suffering can be avoided if older people, their families, and their doctors recognize dementia as a disease. , not only part of normal aging. 三(Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.B What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. Various techniques that help one to avoid Alzheimer. B. Methods to remember things better. C. Association is the most important memory-improving skill. D. Nothing is more important than interest. 2.C What does the speaker mean by “activity”? A. Only mental activity. B. Only physical activity. C. Getting actively involved in what you are doing. D. Memorizing things while having recreational activities. 3.B How many techniques does the speaker describe before giving a short summary? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five. 4.A What does the speaker say "breaks" can bring? A. Great concentration and energy. B. Refreshed interest. C. Low levels of concentration and energy. D. Less interest. 5.D What are the last three techniques the speaker mentions? A. Activity, grasping the basics, and interest. B. Being slow, grasping the basics, and interest. C. Breaks, being slow, and interest. D. Breaks, grasping the basics, and interest. 四(Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.C How long is it the man and woman haven't seen each other? A. a couple years. B. several years. C. quite a few years. D. less than 10 years. 2.A How did the man find the woman in the Math class? A. The best in the class. B. At the bottom of the class. 5 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang C. A mystery because nobody knew where she came from. D. Able to solve easy problems but not difficult problems. 3.B How did the woman find the man in the English Writing class? A. He was weak in writing. B. He was strong in writing. C. He often read his compositions to his classmates. D. He sometimes posted his compositions on the walls. 4.A What do we know from the conversation? A. Alice did not play table tennis in school. B. Ed did not hate the drama class. C. The woman played an instrument. D. The man played in the school band. 5.C What do we learn about the man and the woman from the conversation? A. The man has a good memory while the woman has a bad memory. B. The man has a bad memory while the woman has a good memory. C. Both the man and woman have a bad memory. D. Both the man and woman have a good memory. 五(Directions: Listen to the following recording, then mark the statements T (true) or F (false). 1.Memory loss has always been considered a normal part of aging. F 2。Dementia patients may ask the same questions again and again. T 3.Dementia is one of many types of Alzheimer's diseases. F 4.Dementia can always be reversed. F 5.Memory loss caused by a medicine can sometimes be reversed. T 第三套 一(Directions: Listen to the short dialogs, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.A A. He is seeking help. B. He is offering advice. C. He is trying to look calm. D. He is having an interview. 2.C A. She is weak in doing projects. B. She is weak in studies. C. She tends to work whole-heartedly. D. She is not willing to start a project. 3.D A. Send in her CV by email. B. Send in her CV by mail. 6 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang C. Call the company. D. Visit the company in person. 4.B A. She has accepted the offer. B. She has declined the offer. C. She is interested in becoming an accountant. D. She will leave the current job for more money. 5.B A. She should keep the present job. B. She might as well find a new job. C. She might as well find an online job. D. She should perfect her present position 二(Directions: Listen to the passage(s) three times. There are various types of questions asked at a job interview. Most job interviews start with chit-chat type of questions. They are designed to break the ice and get the conversation flowing. Examples are questions like"Did it take you long to get here?","Did you find the place all right?","Were you able to find parking ?" Most of these just require a"yes, no problem" type of response ; you can elaborate if you wish. However, ensure that you don’t provide information that will give them a bad impression . If you say something like"It took me ages to get here. The traffic was so bad; I hate traveling to this side of town", it would not make a good impression. If this is the place where you would be working, they would automatically be worried that you will be late for work everyday . More questions will be asked to find out a bit more about you. They might be historical questions regarding your previous employment or education. , or they may be hypothetical questions starting with"What if...?". These are aimed at finding out how you would handle a situation or at finding out your personal views in certain areas. Whenever answering a job interview question, give as much information as you can. Tell them why, where, when and how. In other words use samples to prove what you are saying. Make a statement, then support it by giving a sample of a situation and how you handled it . 三(Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.C Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. The significance of exact numbers in a resume. B. The role of three techniques in an interview. C. How to write a resume. D. The importance of a resume. 2.B Which of the following is better in a resume, according to the speaker? A. Lots of teaching experience. B. 7,300 teaching hours. C. 7,000 teaching hours. D. Thousands of teaching hours. 3.A According to the speaker, which of the following does a holiday company NOT sell? 7 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang A. Holidays. B. Adventure. C. Relaxation. D. Sand. 4.C What is the third technique the speaker recommends? A. A neat resume. B. A handwritten cover letter. C. Identifying an employer’s needs. D. All of the above. 5.D What skills are important in a resume? A. The skills the applicant is especially good at. B. The skills the applicant has learned in his internship. C. Only the skills indicated in the job ad, to attract the employer's attention. D. Mainly the skills listed in the advertisement, but also other skills the employer needs. 四(Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.C Which of the following does the woman NOT say in advising the man? A. Wear proper clothes. B. Put on a jacket and tie. C. Comb his hair. D. Have his resume at hand. 2.D What does the woman mean by saying, "Just watch your tongue"? A. Hold your tongue. B. Avoid having a slip of the tongue. C. Keep quiet. D. Don't argue with others. 3.A Why does the man think it is necessary to talk about himself? A. He wants to show that he is clever. B. He wants to show that he is knowledgeable. C. He wants to be friendly. D. He wants to appear energetic. 4.B What has happened to the man in the past two years? A. He was fired twice for beating up his co-workers. B. He lost three jobs for quarrelling with his colleagues. C. He was promoted for his contributions. D. He was demoted for arguing with his boss. 5.D Why does the man want to work at the gift shop? A. Because it is near his home. B. Because the shop assistants there are friendly. C. Because the business there is good. D. Because the business there is bad. 8 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang 五(Directions: Listen to the following recording, then mark the statements T (true) or F (false). 1. The woman had work experience in a foreign trade company for three years. F 2. The woman learned skills in both sales and interpersonal communication. T 3. Her job responsibilities were restricted to finding new customers. F 4. Her office hours are nine to five-thirty, Monday through Saturday. F 5. If employed, she is to have the base salary, paid holidays, a paid vacation, a retirement plan, and bonuses for good sales. T 第四套 一(Directions: Listen to the short dialogs, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.B A. He does not like what the woman bought. B. He does not remember the price of the shirt. C. He does not remember in which shop the shirt was. D. He remembers only the woman's phone number. 2.A A. She did not take the shopping list along with her. B. She did not write a shipping list. C. She does not want to shop in a crowded supermarket. D. She wants to finish shopping quickly. 3.C A. He has lost his memory completely. B. He has lost his sight. C. He drank heavily last night. D. He danced until after midnight. 4.C A. He remembers his life in primary school. B. He remembers his life in his nursery. C. He remembers his life in primary school but not that in the nursery. D. He remembers his life in both primary school and the nursery. 5.B A. He has a bad memory. B. The woman has a bad memory. C. The couple have forgotten to bring their keys. D. The couple are blaming each other for forgetting the keys. 二(Directions: Listen to the passage(s) three times. Scientists are working to develop new drugs that someday may slow, reverse, or prevent the damage caused by Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. In the meantime, people who 9 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang have no dementia symptoms. can try to keep their memory sharp. . Some suggestions include developing interests or hobbies and staying involved in activities that stimulate both the mind and body. Giving careful attention to physical fitness and exercise may also go a long way toward keeping a healthy state of mind Limiting the use of alcoholic drinks is important because heavy drinking over time can cause permanent brain damage. Many people find it useful to plan tasks; make "things to do" lists; and use notes, calendars, and other memory aids. Thelso may remember things better by mentally connecting them to other meaningful things , such as a familiar name, song, or lines from a poem. Stress, anxiety, or depression can make a person more forgetful-- Forgetfulness caused by these emotions usually is temporary and goes away when the feelings are over. However, if these feelings last for a long period of time, getting help from a professional is important. Some physical and mental changes occur with age in healthy people. However, much pain and suffering can be avoided if older people, their families, and their doctors recognize dementia as a disease, not only part of normal aging. 三(Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.B What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. Various techniques that help one to avoid Alzheimer. B. Methods to remember things better. C. Association is the most important memory-improving skill. D. Nothing is more important than interest. 2.C What does the speaker mean by “activity”? A. Only mental activity. B. Only physical activity. C. Getting actively involved in what you are doing. D. Memorizing things while having recreational activities. 3.B How many techniques does the speaker describe before giving a short summary? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five. 4.A What does the speaker say "breaks" can bring? A. Great concentration and energy. B. Refreshed interest. C. Low levels of concentration and energy. D. Less interest. 5.D What are the last three techniques the speaker mentions? A. Activity, grasping the basics, and interest. B. Being slow, grasping the basics, and interest. C. Breaks, being slow, and interest. D. Breaks, grasping the basics, and interest. 四(Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 10 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang 1.C How long is it the man and woman haven't seen each other? A. a couple years. B. several years. C. quite a few years. D. less than 10 years. 2.A How did the man find the woman in the Math class? A. The best in the class. B. At the bottom of the class. C. A mystery because nobody knew where she came from. D. Able to solve easy problems but not difficult problems. 3.B How did the woman find the man in the English Writing class? A. He was weak in writing. B. He was strong in writing. C. He often read his compositions to his classmates. D. He sometimes posted his compositions on the walls. 4.A What do we know from the conversation? A. Alice did not play table tennis in school. B. Ed did not hate the drama class. C. The woman played an instrument. D. The man played in the school band. 5.C What do we learn about the man and the woman from the conversation? A. The man has a good memory while the woman has a bad memory. B. The man has a bad memory while the woman has a good memory. C. Both the man and woman have a bad memory. D. Both the man and woman have a good memory. 五(Directions: Listen to the following recording, then mark the statements T (true) or F (false). 1. Memory loss has always been considered a normal part of aging. F 2. Dementia patients may ask the same questions again and again. T 3. Dementia is one of many types of Alzheimer's diseases. F 4. Dementia can always be reversed. F 5. Memory loss caused by a medicine can sometimes be reversed. T 第五套 一(Directions: Listen to the short dialogs, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.A A. He missed home at first and then got used to studying there. B. He missed home and has never done well in studies. C. He studies well and never misses home. D. He studies well though he always misses home. 11 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang 2.B A. Write a statement for the woman. B. Revise what the woman will write. C. Fill in forms for the woman. D. Apply to an American university for admission. 3.C A. The grading system there is different. B. The teaching methods there are different. C. Both A) and B). D. Neither A) nor B). 4.D A. Three parts. B. Two parts. C. One part. D. Less than one part. 5.B A. She wants to go to Europe for studies. B. She can't afford an education in Europe. C. She has got a part-time job. D. She will borrow cash to pay her tuition 二(Directions: Listen to the passage(s) three times. As you may have already discovered, paying For a quality education in the United States can be very expensive. But with proper preparation, you may minimize the costs of this extraordinary opportunity ; visit our Financing page to learn more about paying for tuition In this section, we explore money matters that you may encounter on a daily basis during your adventure in the States.SAs with any country, it is not advisable to carry large amounts of cash around with you There are other options such as credit cards or traveler's checks, which are all valid forms with which to pay for things in U.S.A. Traveler's checks are one of the safest and easiest ways to transport money, because you may have them replaced if they get lost or stolen.If you choose to carry traveler's checks with you from your home country to the States, be sure they are denominated in U.S. funds. Most businesses—except taxi drivers and public transportation personnel—will accept U.S.-denominated traveler's checks during regular business hours, typically between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. It is wise to bring about $100 with you in U.S. cash, so you will be able to manage upon your arrival in the States. 三(Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.D According to Jones, why do top students take notes in class? A. Because the notes help you remember the text. B. Because students who failed to attend the lecture will borrow the notes. C. Because teachers will test you on what they believe to be important. 12 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang D. Because teachers give them additional information beside the textbook. 2.A What is special about Jack Smith's "homemade" system? A. He compares his notes from the lecture with those from his reading. B. He puts more emphasis on his notes from the lecture with those from his reading. C. He writes one or two summary sentences about each lesson in his notes. D. He emphasizes listening attentively instead of taking notes. 3.B What does Anderson do right before the bell rings? A. He writes down the last few sentences the teacher says. B. He writes a short summary of the main ideas of the lesson. C. He scans the lesson for the next day. D. He gets ready to rush out. 4.C What does class participation involve? A. Asking the teacher questions. B. Showing interest in learning. C. Displaying one's potential. D. Both A) and B). 5.A Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. Secrets of successful students. B. Methods for academic success and the reasons. C. Difference between top students and poorly performing students. D. Different ways of taking notes. 四(Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.D How many percent of the courses has the student missed? A. About 10 percent. B. About 25 percent. C. About 50 percent. D. About 75 percent. 2.A What trouble is the student likely to have? A. He is likely to fail the courses and repeat the grade. B. He is likely to get a poor mark and lose his scholarship. C. He is likely to take a make-up exam. D. He is still likely to get a pass. 3.A How important is what a student says in class? A. It accounts for 50 percent of the total grade. B. It accounts for 15 percent of the total grade. C. It accounts for 50 percent of the seminar grade. D. It accounts for 15 percent of the seminar grade. 4.B What does the professor NOT advise the student to do? A. Take part in class activities. B. Apologize to all teachers. C. Speak in class. D. Attend the classes for the rest of the semester. 13 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang 5.C What can we infer from the conversation? A. Speaking is more important than reading. B. Speaking is more important than writing. C. Class participation is an important part of the course. D. Top students do not have to speak a lot in class. 五(Directions: Listen to the following recording, then mark the statements T (true) or F (false). 1. The two speakers are probably two staff members rather than a teacher and a student. T 2. The orientation meeting, including a speaker from the international center, will last two hours. F 3. The placement tests will take 60 minutes. F 4. The shuttle bus will finish the campus tour at 2:45. F 5. The man did not agree with the starting time for the oral interviews she suggested. T 第六套 一(Directions: Listen to the short dialogs, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.C A. Husband and wife. B. Daughter and father. C. Mother and son. D. Two colleagues. 2.A A. Contemporary women no longer want to obey their husband. B. Modern girls no longer love their husbands. C. At the marriage ceremony the bride should promise to obey her husband. D. At the marriage ceremony the bride should show loyalty to her husband. 3.B A. Married couple should have a mansion. B. Marriage should be based on love. C. It is better to have loved and lost. D. It is better not to have ever loved. 4.C A. One had better forget the divorce. B. One should find a new spouse as early as possible. C. Divorce is very painful. D. Divorce is not very painful. 5.D A. At a railway station. B. At a bus stop C. At a hospital. D. At an airport. 14 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang 二(Directions: Listen to the passage(s) three times. In a powerful new Mercedes a married couple are driving along a highway at 60 miles per hour, the wife behind the wheel .Her husband suddenly looks over at her. From the tone of his voice and the expression on his face, it's obvious he's enjoying this moment. He says, "Honey , I've got a surprise for you. I know we've been married for 20 years, but I want a divorce"The wife says nothing, but slowly increases the speed to 70 mph.He then says, "I don't want you to try to talk me out of it because I don't love you amy more .Again the wife stays quiet, but speeds up as her rage increases."I want the house," he insists, pressing his luck. The wife speeds up to 80 mph.He says, "I want the car, too," but she just drives faster and faster.By now she's up to 90 mph. "All right," the man says, "I want the bank accounts, and all the credit cards, too.". The wife slowly starts to veer toward a bridge.This makes him a bit nervous, so he says, "Isn't there anything you want?"The wife says, "No, I've got everything I need.8 ""Oh, really," he says, "So what have you got?"Seconds before they slam into the bridge at a speed of 100 mph, the wife smiles and says, "The airbag." 三(Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.D What is the topic discussed in the passage? A. The importance of remarriage. B. The reasons for a remarriage. C. Ways of preparing for a blended family. D. Children's problems in a blended family. 2.A How will children view the man their single mother is dating if she says "we're just friends"? A. They will find the man threatening. B. They will leave home. C. They will treat the man as a friend. D. They will be eager to have a new father. 3.B How can single parents benefit from advice? A. They can make up their minds to find a new spouse quickly. B. They can see the issue from a new angle. C. They will understand their former spouse better. D. Both A) and B). 4.C According to the passage, which of the following is true in the case of a divorce? A. Children are sadder than parents. B. Parents are sadder than children. C. Younger children have more problems than older children. D. Older children have more problems than younger children. 5.A Which people are mentioned in the passage who must make adjustments in a blended family? A. The stepparent and the biological parent. B. The stepparent and the children. 15 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang C. The biological parent and the children. D. The stepparent, the biological parent, and the children 四(Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.B Which place does the woman say is in a mess? A. The dining room. B. The living room. C. The bedroom. D. The kitchen. 2.A How does the woman know the dinner table is not yet set? A. She finds nothing on it. B. She sees dirty clothes on it. C. She guesses the man has not prepared any food. D. She knows the man never sets the table. 3.C What does the woman imply when she says "I don't care if the Pope is scoring a goal." A. She wants to switch to a different channel to watch football. B. She hopes Real Madrid will beat the Pope. C. She wants the place to be cleaned up no matter what is on the TV. D. She prefers to leave the place in a mess. 4.D What is the romantic agreement between the couple about? A. Watching TV together. B. Traveling together. C. Sharing the incomes. D. Doing the household chores together. 5.C What is the probable reason for the woman to say MacDonald's hamburgers are delicious? A. She enjoys them. B. She hates them. C. She wants the man to buy them again. D. She does not want to take over the cooking. 五(Directions: Listen to the following recording, then mark the statements T (true) or F (false). 1. The woman asks her husband to leave because her friends are coming for bridge. T 2. The woman is unwilling to cancel the bridge game because her friends will bring food. T 3. The man thinks the living room is as cold as a tomb. F 4. Finally six people play poker together. F 5. Sally has wanted to learn to play poker for a long time. T 第七套 一(Directions: Listen to the short dialogs, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 16 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang 1.A A. Tuesday morning at her office. B. Tuesday morning at his office. C. Tuesday afternoon at her office. D. Tuesday morning at his office. 2.B A. The football match should be called off. B. The meeting should not include new items. C. The meeting should have another two items. D. The football should be included in the agenda. 3.D A. Telling his team everything. B. Continuing the discussion on the last issue. C. Starting the meeting. D. Finishing the meeting. 4.C A. Eating noodles. B. Finding a supermodel for the café. C. Drawing up a business plan. D. Finding a waitress on the Internet. 5.C A. A relative of his helped him to get over the difficulty. B. His café was a big success. C. He no longer has a business. D. He has lost both his business and house. 二(Directions: Listen to the passage(s) three times. Sometimes markets surge for no apparent reason; masses of people suddenly want something, and the resulting demand can't be met immediately. For example, during the SARS epidemic, there was a high demand for facial masks in several countries --- and many entrepreneurs capitalized on this business idea. A similar effect is also created by larger social trends . There is much more of a demand for home-care services for the elderly than is currently being supplied. And the trend for pets to be treated as family members continues, creating demand for all kinds of pet-related services that didn't exist even ten years ago.Look at existing businesses and the products and services they offer, and then determine if there's a need for more of those products or services . If there is, develop business ideas to fit the market gap. Do you have any ideas for starting a business now? Write your business ideas down. Think about them for some time. Keep an open mind and continue to assess everything you read and hear from a business point of view. You don't have to run with the first business idea you think of; you want to discover the idea that's best suited to your skills and desires. Dream, think, plan, and you'll be ready to transform that business idea into the business you've always wanted . 17 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang 三(Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.C Why does the speaker mention anti-virus software? A. To show the importance of protecting the computer. B. To show how bad computer viruses are. C. To illustrate a future market demand. D. To identify a possible market decline. 2.B What is the use of an iris-recognition machine? A. To guard against an explosion. B. To ensure security. C. To recognize the value of safety. D. To avoid computer viruses. 3.D How can one benefit from old gardeners? A. By learning from the products sold in North America. B. By selling the gardeners more software. C. By studying how much more they earn than before. D. By studying what could help them to work longer and more easily. 4.A What is true of most of the people in the speaker's town? A. They overlooked the value of wild blueberries. B. They eat a lot of wild blueberries. C. They like to eat both blueberries and wild blueberries. D. They eat neither blueberries not wild blueberries. 5.C Which of the following would be a suitable title for the passage? A. Wild blueberry --- a thriving business. B. Best business opportunities arising from computer software. C. How to find business opportunities. D. How to make use of the business connections. 四(Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.B What does the fax say? A. A small part of the goods was damaged. B. Half of the goods was damaged. C. The greater part of the goods was damaged. D. All of the goods were damaged. 2.D What is it the man wants to do about the fax? A. To ask the woman to make photocopies of it. B. To ask the woman to hide it away. C. To send a photocopy to the general manager immediately. D. Not to send a photocopy to the general manager immediately. 3.C What did the man succeed in doing? A. Persuading the general manager not to get furious. B. Persuading the woman not to tell the Shipping Department 18 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang C. Persuading Watson Company not to cancel the whole order. D. Persuading the Shipping Department not to cancel the whole order. 4.C What will the speakers' company lose? A. Money. B. Reputation. C. Both A) and B). D. Neither A) nor B). 5.A What conclusion does the woman arrive at? A. With the man's interpersonal skills, they won't lose their jobs. B. In spite of the man's interpersonal skills, they will lose employment. C. The man must find a job in damage control. D. She must find a job in damage control 五(Directions: Listen to the following recording, then mark the statements T (true) or F (false). 1. Both the man and woman think a good beginning is important. T 2. The woman thinks it is necessary to advertise the good quality of the product to make lots of money. T 3. The woman has put full-page ads in two large trade magazines. T 4. The woman has put three full-page ads in a major newspaper. F 5. The man is not completely satisfied with the woman's work. F TEXT1 Directions: Listen to the short dialogs, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.C A. He has learned to make sounds like a cat. B. He found food for the woman's cat. C. He has become team captain. D. He has attracted the woman's attention. 2.A A. The woman wants to play golf while the man wants to play tennis. B. The man wants to play golf while the woman wants to play tennis. C. Both the man and woman suggest playing golf. D. Both the man and woman suggest playing tennis. 3.B A. An exciting football match. B. A beautiful scene. C. The man's interest in her. D. The man's inviting her to a football match. 4.D A. He must go and buy gifts. 19 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang B. He does not like the woman. C. He must prepare for a new lesson tomorrow. D. He must prepare for a makeup exam. 5.A A. The woman thinks university education is important while the man does not. B. The man thinks university education is important while the woman does not. C. Both the man and woman attach importance to university education. D. Both the man and woman attach importance to business experience. Directions: Listen to the passage(s) three times. What is happiness? Where do you find it? If you have trouble answering those questions, you are not alone. Philosophers and scientists puzzled (S1) 1. them for ages. Probably you gave many of the same answers. Did you say happiness comes from music or good food or (S2) 2. ? Perhaps you agreed with Chopin's (S3) 3. when she said, "There is only one happiness in life: to love and to be loved." Those are the usual answers, but they do not constitute a complete (S4) 4. of happiness. Happiness may also exist in unlikely places. Anne Frank, a Jewish girl, hid from Nazi soldiers in a small attic for two years. Food was (S5) 5. and the threat of death never far away. Yet she recorded in her (S6) 6. frequent moments of happiness. The (S7) 7. of new green leaves on tree tops brought her joy. Lord Nelson, the famous English admiral, found happiness when he was near death with a painful wound. (S8) 8. Those stories show that people in a difficult or even painful situation may also feel happy. Conversely, happiness may lead to an unhappy situation. (S9) 9. . On the other hand, mildly negative moods bring on the critical and analytical skills that are essential for business prosperity.(S10) 10. . 1. over 2. companionship 3. lover 4. definition 5. scarce 6. diary 7. sight 8. After he learned he had defeated the enemy fleet, he spoke his last words with a smile:"Thank God, I've done my duty." 9. In a workforce made up entirely of happy people, the competitive edge would soon be lost 10.It may take centuries before philosophers and scientists can arrive at a clear definition of happiness Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.A What subjects were followed in the study? A. More than 700 subjects averaging over 30 years of age. 20 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang B. More than 700 subjects averaging over 40 years of age. C. Almost 600 subjects averaging over 30 years of age. D. Almost 600 subjects averaging over 40 years of age. 2.B Which of the following is true, according to the speaker? A. The crises after job loss are as bad as the loss itself. B. The crises after job loss are worse than the loss itself. C. Job loss is worse than the subsequent crises. D. Only after finding another job can one overcome the depression. 3.D Which of the following does the speaker mention as the result of unemployment? A. Losing healthcare benefits. B. Less ability to care for a family member with a long illness. C. A heavy pressure on family relationships. D. All of the above. 4.C Which of the following is true of the study participants who found new jobs? A. Their health improved but their emotional functioning was poor. B. Their health worsened but their emotional functioning improved. C. Their health and emotional functioning were both poor. D. Both their health and emotional functioning improved. 5.C Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. How to find new jobs. B. How to overcome depression after job loss. C. Long-lasting depression from job loss. D. Depression from undesirable reemployment. Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.C Why didn't the man sleep a wink last night? A. He was so excites about the big project. B. The woman no longer loved him. C. The boss exerted great pressure on him. D. All of the above. 2.A Why does the man want to talk to the woman? A. Because he wants to relieve his anxiety. B. Because the woman is experienced in finding a way out. C. Because he wants to resume friendship with her. D. Because he wants to comfort the woman. 3.B What does the man think will happen if he asks for an extension of one week? A. The boss will demote him to a lower position. 21 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang B. The boss will fire him. C. The boss will allow him to take his time. D. The boss will give him an assistant. 4.C What does the woman imply when she finally says, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself"? A. There are too many worrying things. B. There is nothing to worry about. C. If you are not afraid, you can finish the task in time. D. Even if you have great courage, you cannot finish the task in time. 5.B What is the dialog mainly concerned with? A. A man's collapse under pressure. B. Pressure from an approaching deadline. C. A woman' stronger willpower. D. Ways to persuade a boss. Directions: Listen to the following recording, then mark the statements T (true) or F (false). 1. Those who concealed their anger or quickly became irritable were 50 percent more likely than the average person to have an early heart attack. F 2. The study involved over 1,000 subjects who were followed for an average of 36 years. T 3. The questionnaire collected information on how the subjects reacted to pressure or stress. T 4. By age 76, nearly two thirds of those who were classified as most angry had developed cardiovascular disease at an average age of 56. T 5. Carson concludes that the most important thing angry young men can do is to go to a quiet room to calm themselves down. F TEXT2 Directions: Listen to the short dialogs, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.D A. Beautiful. B. Beautiful and intelligent. C. Intelligent and kind. D. Beautiful, intelligent and kind. 2.A A. The man is positive and the woman is negative. B. The woman is positive and the man is negative. C. Both the man and woman are critical. D. Both the man and woman admire it. 22 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang 3.C A. An ugly duckling. B. A traditional beauty. C. A beauty in a special way. D. A plain Jane. 4.B A. Steve is better-looking than his girlfriend. B. Steve's girlfriend is better-looking than he is. C. Though Steve is plain-looking, his girlfriend loves him. D. Though Steve's girlfriend is plain-looking, he loves her. 5.D A. She wants to look younger. B. She wants to look better even than a movie actress. C. She wants to look like a movie actress in one of the man's photos. D. She wants to look like the movie actress in her photos. Directions: Listen to the passage(s) three times. A 20-year-old Australian model and dancer won the Miss Universe title in a two-hour beauty (S1) 1. watched by television viewers around the world.Jennifer Hawkins, a 5-foot-11 blonde with blue eyes, was chosen from eighty beauty (S2) 2. . Miss U.S.A., Shandi Finnessey, was awarded second place.Hawkins received the crown from (S3) 3. Miss Universe, Amelia Vega, and then walked the length of the stage to the (S4) 4. of the crowd. Several times she reached up to touch her crown, as if to remind herself she had actually won the (S5) 5. .Besides modeling and dancing, Hawkins also organizes a dance team that (S6) 6. Australia. Her interests include surfing, camping and watching ballet.Before the contest began, Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan, who (S7) 7. at the Miss Universe finals, defended beauty contests from critics who insist such events treat women merely as playthings. She said, “(S8) 8. ” Despite Estevan's support, many people question the value of beauty contests. (S9) 9. Conservative religious groups in India forced such contests to move from Calcutta when they threatened bombings. (S10) 10. They hope Australia is going to shine for what it is, an unforgettable place. 1. contest 2. queens 3. outgoing 4. cheers 5. title 6. tours 7. performed 8. A beautiful woman has very great powers to convince, and we have seen many misses who have done a great job. 23 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang 9. Women's Liberation organizations in the United States regularly demonstrate in protest outside Miss America and Miss World contests. 10.All the same, some Australians were hoping the two-hour show would draw world attention tothe beauty of their country and attract tourists. Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.A Why does Pamela want to have plastic surgery? A. To become a movie actress. B. To become an anchorwoman. C. To become a fashion model. D. To find a white-collar job. 2.D What surgery has Pamela had? A. Enlarging her breasts. B. Removing wrinkles from her neck. C. Making her face thinner. D. Making her nose tip more pointed. 3.C What did Pamela think about beauty and character? A. Beauty is as important as a noble character. B. Beauty is more important than a noble character. C. Beauty is less important than a noble character. D. Beauty and a noble character are less important than ability. 4.B How do Pamela's parents and boyfriend react to her plastic surgery? A. Her boyfriend is against it while parents are for it. B. Her boyfriend is for it while her parents' opinion is unknown. C. Both her parents and boyfriend are for it. D. Both her parents and boyfriend are against it. 5.B How long would her new looks last, according to Dr. Carson? A. One to two years. B. A few years. C. Nearly a decade. D. Unpredictable. Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.C Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. More Attention to One's Skin Than One's Figure. B. Benefits from Skincare. C. Seeking Expert Advice on Skincare. 24 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang D. Seeking Expert Advice on Beauty Contests. 2.B What problem does the woman have? A. She has smallpox. B. She has oily skin. C. She has a lot of wrinkles. D. She has crow's feet around her eyes. 3.D What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Wash her face with lukewarm water. B. Pat her face dry with a clean towel. C. Pat a cream onto her face. D. All of the above. 4.A What is the use of the cream? A. To wipe out dirt and oil. B. To remove wrinkles. C. To tighten the skin. D. All of the above. 5.D What does the man suggest finally? A. To get a facelift every four to six months. B. To get a facelift every four to six years. C. To get a facial every four to six months D. To get a farcical every four to six weeks. Directions: Listen to the following recording, then mark the statements T (true) or F (false). 1. At the beginning the man wants to have his hair styled. F 2. The woman beautician tries to offer the man the complete service. T 3. The man asks for a mirror because he suspects too much hair has been cut off. T 4. Finally the man has short, yellow hair. F 5. Now that the man has a fashionable hair style, he will go to the job interview with confidence. F TEXT3 Directions: Listen to the short dialogs, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.B A. Forest fire is very bad this year. B. Forest fires will be worse next year. C. Forest fire will be brought under control next year. 25 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang D. Forest fire has been brought under control. 2.A A. The earthquake was not as strong as the Tokyo one. B. The earthquake was stronger than the Tokyo one. C. The two of them were lucky enough to live in an earthquake-proof hotel. D. The earthquake has leveled the house to the ground. 3.C A. There will be a volcanic eruption on La Palma island. B. La Palma island will be completely submerged. C. Tidal waves will strike the coasts of two continents. D. Tidal waves will die down along the coasts of Africa and North America. 4. D A. She knows a lot about floods. B. She is an earthquake expert. C. She is interested in meteorites. D. She is worried about natural disasters. 5.D A. The man thinks modern technology can tame nature while the woman does not. B. The woman thinks modern technology can tame nature while the man does not. C. Both the man and woman think mankind can conquer nature. D. Neither the man nor the woman thinks mankind can conquer nature. Directions: Listen to the passage(s) three times. A few years ago, my friend and I were walking (S1) 1. noon on a street near my home in a northern (S2) 2. of Teheran. This area is well-known because it is a beautiful avenue that (S3) 3. two major traffic circles. It is located at the (S4) 4. of a high mountain.That day, the sun was (S5) 5. , but the weather suddenly changed. (S6) 6. we were walking between the two circles, it started raining very hard. We started to (S7) 7. the boulevard to get to the second circle. It was raining so hard that we decided to go inside a restaurant instead. (S8) 8. At first, we did not know what was going on. We went outside the restaurant to see what was happening. People seemed shocked.(S9) 9. We were scared. Cars, rocks, and people were floating on the water like little toys toward the little market at the south end of the circle. The height of the water was almost to the top of the trees.After a few minutes, the flood’s flow was reduced, so we decided to leave the area before the water entered the street we were on.(S10) 10. Later, we also learned that a dam had burst as the rain started. 1. at 2. section 3. connects 26 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang 4. bottom 5. shining 6. As 7. cross 8. Ten minutes later, as we were looking out the window, we saw everyone was running away from something. 9. A huge flood was streaming down the mountain. We were standing on a higher place, so we could see everything. 10.It was reported that the flood destroyed a big area and approximately 300 people were killed or disappeared that day. Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.A Why was the door to the balcony wide open? A. The weather was hot. B. It was too moist inside. C. It was too dry inside. D. The scene outside was beautiful. 2.B Why was the man unable to shut the windows? A. The window was deformed. B. The wind was too strong. C. He was scared stiff by the loud thunder. D. He was frightened by the lightning. 3.B How did he manage to close the window? A. He asked his wife to close it together. B. He used a mop to close it. C. He waited until the wind was less strong. D. He waited until the hail was over. 4.D What did the speaker do after seeing the lightning? A. He closed the window. B. He turned off the TV. C. He turned off the lights. D. He pulled out the electrical plugs 5.C What is the sequence of the events? A. Sun---wind---thunder and lightning---sun---hail. B. Sun---hail---thunder and lightning---wind---sun. C. Sun---wind---thunder and lightning---hail---sun. D. Sun---wind---hail---thunder and lightning---sun. 27 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.D What happened to 200 supercarriers in the past 20 years? A. They survived severe storms. B. They lost their ways at sea. C. They were lost with a few survivors. D. They were lost with no survivors. 2.A What does the woman find surprising? A. Modern technology cannot save supercarriers. B. Modern technology has saved many supercarriers. C. Communications and emergency services have improved fast. D. Communications and emergency services have improved slowly. 3.C Which of the following is true of the helicopter? A. It was blown into the sea. B. It sank with the supercarrier. C. It saved a few people on the supercarrier. D. It saved the supercarrier. 4.B What happened to the oil-drilling rig off Canada's coast? A. The workers escaped. B. A lot of people died. C. The rig was overturned. D. The rig exploded. 5.C Which of the following would be the best title for the dialog? A. Tsunami---the most destructive disaster at sea. B. Rogue waves---the most powerful sea waves. C. Mysteries of sea disasters. D. The fate of different supercarriers. Directions: Listen to the following recording, then mark the statements T (true) or F (false). 1. Skiing is close to nature though crowds tend to make too much noise. F 2. Every year forty or fifty skiers break their legs. F 3. The woman thinks it is possible and necessary to be prepared for an avalanche. F 4. Guides set off explosives to start avalanches, thus making the snow stable. T 5. An avalanche beacon is an electronic device that sends a signal if a skier is buried by an avalanche. T TEXT4 28 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang Directions: Listen to the short dialogs, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1. C A. He asks the woman to call Mr. Owen. B. He asks the woman to call Mr. Woods. C. He asks that Mr. Woods call Mr. Owen. D. He asks that Mr. Owen call Mr. Woods. 2.B A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four. 3.A A. He is a self-made successful businessman. B. He inherited a large fortune. C. He is a successful young tradesman. D. He will hand his company over to his son. 4.D A. The man's father promoted the woman. B. The woman promoted the man. C. The man's father has been promoted to the head office. D. The man's father owns the company. 5.D A. The companies John has worked in are not large enough. B. John's work experience is not long enough. C. John should be rewarded for his long service. D. John learned little in each job, and long service means nothing today. Directions: Listen to the passage(s) three times. The West End of London maintained its top spot as the world's most (S1) 1. office location last year as occupancy costs (S2) 2. globally due to the uncertain economic climate. West End offices (S3) 3. $16,682 per employee workstation (个人的工作区) last year, (S4) 4. with $15,700 for second-ranked Paris, a leading real estate consultancy (S5) 5. said in its seventh annual Global Office Occupancy Costs survey.The basis of the survey has changed to workstations, from (S6) 6. area previously, to give a clearer picture of (S7) 7. costs. During the economic downturn last year, the city of Toronto moved up three places to ninth in the "top 10". (S8) 8. .In comparison, New York offices dropped out of the top three into sixth place.(S9) 9. ."In the UK, central London costs are down by 8.8 percent, and London's West End is down 5.1 percent. However in international terms, the situation is distorted by significant currency 29 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang movements. (S10) 10. ," said the manager of the consultancy agency. 1. expensive 2. declined 3. averaged 4. compared 5. agency 6. floor 7. accommodation 8. But the biggest climber of all was Dublin, with the Irish capital jumping nine places to tenth among the world's most expensive office locations 9. Globally, most office locations continued to register declines in occupancy costs last year, reflecting the weak and uncertain global economic environment 10. In Euro terms, London is some 17 percent cheaper than last year, but in dollar terms it is virtually unchanged Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.D What may workaholics do? A. They bring work home. B. They keep working until after midnight. C. They bend over their work on weekends. D. all of the above. 2.C Which of the following does the speaker recommend doing? A. Concentrate on one thing a week. B. Concentrate on one thing a day. C. Concentrate on one thing at a time. D. Do just a few things at a time. 3.A What should one do first, according to the passage? A. What is important. B. What one understands. C. What is easy. D. What is difficult. 4.D What does the speaker say about working at home? A. One should not bring too much work home. B. One can work in the living room if one has a home office. C. One should not bring confidential files home. D. One should work only within the usual working hours. 5.B Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. Bad habits of a workaholics. 30 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang B. Tips for workaholics. C. Good habits of a devoted worker. D. Cultivation of a devoted worker. Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.C What does the man mean by saying "No one has a good enough memory to be a successful liar"? A. With a good memory you will be a successful liar (说谎人). B. If the listener has a bad memory, you will succeed in lying. C. If you lie, you will forget what you said and be found out. D. If you remember your lie well, nobody can see through it. 2.B Why did the man call the woman into his office? A. To praise her good appearance. B. To give her money. C. To reprimand her for being late. D. To reprimand her for telling a lie. 3.A What is the woman? A. A secretary. B. An assistant manager. C. The office manager. D. The accountant. 4.D What does the man say he has noticed over the past year? A. The woman has grown lazier. B. The woman has become more interested in money. C. The woman has grown prettier. D. The woman has improved her work. 5.C What does the passage say about the training courses? A. The woman has paid a lot to attend them. B. The man has paid a lot to attend them. C. They have improved the woman's work. D. They have turned out to be a failure. Directions: Listen to the following recording, then mark the statements T (true) or F (false). 1. The office manager offers to show the woman around. T 2. The man promises to remove the stack of files from the woman's desk. F 3. If the woman needs supplies, she can just let the man know. F 4. Although the woman is a newcomer in the office, she is ready to call customers. T 31 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang 5. The woman has to press 0 for an outside telephone line. F TEXT5 Directions: Listen to the short dialogs, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.C A. The man wants to leave, and the woman tries to keep him. B. The woman wants to leave, and the man tries to keep her. C. The woman wants the man to leave, and the man wants to stay. D. The man wants the woman to leave, and the woman wants to stay. 2.D A. The man is employed by a head-hunting company. B. The man works in the same company as the woman. C. The man will take the offer. D. The man is offering a job to the woman. 3.B A. She will definitely go to the man's company. B. She won't go to the man's company unless the offer is good enough. C. She will stay in her company whatever happens. D. She will not stay in her company unless it raises her pay. 4.A A. The position is especially suitable for women. B. The position requires the combination of a man and a woman. C. The woman is excited about this position. D. The woman is willing to be devoted to the company. 5.C A. The man wants to leave because he did not get a raise. B. The man wants to leave because the woman is not satisfied with his work. C. The woman intends to lighten the man's work load. D. The woman intends to increase the man's work load. Directions: Listen to the passage(s) three times. Hong Kong's jobless rate fell to a six-month low in October as a tourism boom helped revive the city's economy, prompting companies to step up (S1) 1. . The rate fell to 8 percent from 8.3 percent in September, the government said in a statement. "Economic (S2) 2. is apparently underway. The unemployment rate has fallen a great deal," said Steven Xu, an (S3) 3. . "We will probably see the unemployment rate varying between 6.5 32 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang percent and 7 percent by the (S4) 4. of next year." Tourist arrivals-- more than half of which come from the Chinese (S5) 5. -- rose 7.9 percent in September to 1.47 million, a (S6) 6. for the month, the Hong Kong Tourism Board said. Hong Kong hotels hired 800 people in August and will take (S7) 7. another 700 employees by the end of this year, the Hong Kong Hotels Association said. (S8) 8. . That's helping revive consumer confidence in the city and prompting non-tourist sectors to hire. (S9) 9. . A financial management and consultant company, is recruiting 100 financial planners to meet increased demand for wealth management. (S10) 10. . 1. hiring 2. recovery 3. economist 4. middle 5. mainland 6. record 7. on 8. Stores, hotels and restaurants are adding workers to cope with a surge in Chinese tourists since the Chinese government relaxed restrictions governing visits to Hong Kong 9. Hong Kong's biggest phone company is hiring around 150 to 200 sales representatives following the launch of new services 10. The government last month raised its 2003 economic growth forecast to 3 percent from 2 percent Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.C What did the Mexican fisherman say when advised to stay out longer and catch more fish? A. He was tired. B. He could not find many more fish. C. He had caught enough fish for his family's immediate use. D. He had caught enough fish for his family's long-term consumption. 2.B Which of the following is the sequence of actions the American suggests for the Mexican? A. selling to the factory-owning a factory-owing a fleet of boats B. owing a fleet of boats-selling to the factory-owning a factory C. owing a fleet of boats-owning a factory-selling to the factory D. selling to the factory-owing a fleet of boats-owning a factory 3.D What did the American suggest the Mexican could finally do to make millions of dollars? A. Expand his fleet. B. Expand his factory. C. Sell more fish to the middleman. D. Sell his company stock to the public. 4.A What did the American advise the Mexican to do after the latter had made millions of dollars? 33 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang A. Lead a leisurely life. B. Lead a colorful life in Mexico City. C. Lead a profitable life in Los Angeles. D. Follow an MBA program. 5.C What does the Mexican's final answer imply? A. Playing with one's children is more fun than drinking wine. B. Drinking wine is more fun than playing the guitar. C. It is not worthwhile to work hard to expand one's business. D. It is a good idea to work hard to make plenty of money. Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. 1.C When will the new company probably start operating? A. Before mid-July. B. After mid-July. C. Before mid-August. D. After mid-August. 2.A How soon can they move into the new office? A. Before July 1st. B. After July 1st. C. Before August 1st. D. After August 1st. 3.D What experience did the woman have? A. She always bought new equipment. B. She assisted her former boss in marketing. C. She was in charge of finance only. D. She did marketing and finance on her own. 4.C What will the woman do first on Monday morning? A. Buy new equipment. B. Call the art people. C. Hand in her marketing plan. D. Write a marketing plan. 5.B What has the man done about recruiting people? A. He has employed some R and D experts. B. He has found some candidates for the company's R and D section. C. He has employed some art people. D. He has found some candidates for the company's art work. 34 英语听力期中考试题库整理——lucky xiang Directions: Listen to the following recording, then mark the statements T (true) or F (false). 1. The man switched jobs owing mainly to layoff and company bankruptcy. T 2. Now the man is doing a job more or less the same as he did before. F 3. It was easy for the man to adjust to the new job amid technological advances and the Internet revolution. F 4. According to the man, to keep up with the dramatic changes, one must constantly gather all kinds of information. T 5. The man says that a job-seeker should concentrate on work-related classes and should not try to learn about other subjects. F 35