You probably know about the Titanic, but it was ac...

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Passage Two

Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.

You probably know about the Titanic, but it was actually just one of three state-of-the-art (最先进的)ocean ships back in the day. The Olympic class ships were built by the Harland & Wolff ship makers in Northern Ireland for the White Star Line company. The Olympic class included the Olympic, the Britannic and the Titanic, What you may not know is that the Titanic wasn’t even the flagship of this class. All in all, the Olympic class ships were marvels of sea engineering, but they seemed cursed to suffer disastrous fates.

The Olympic launched first in 1910, followed by the Titanic in 1911, and lastly the Britannic in 1914. The ships had nine decks,and Whits Star Line decided to focus on making them the most luxurious ships on the water.

Stretching 269.13 meters, the Olympic class ships were wonders of naval technology, and everyone thought that they would continue to be so for quite some time. However, all suffered terrible accidents on the open seas, The Olympic got wrecked before the Titanic did, but it was the only one to survive and maintain a successful career of 24 years. The Titanic was the first to sink after famously hitting a huge iceberg in 1912. Following this disaster, the Britannic hit a naval mine in 1916 and subsequently sank as well.

Each ship was coal-powered by several boilers constantly kept running by exhausted crews below deck. Most recognizable of the ship designs are the ship’s smoke stacks, but the fourth stack was actually just artistic in nature and served no functional purpose. While two of these ships sank, they were all designed with double hulls(船体)believed to make them “unsinkable”, perhaps a mistaken idea that led to the Titanic’s and the Britannic’s tragic end.

The Olympic suffered two crashes with other ships and went on to serve as a hospital ship and troop transport in World WarⅠ. Eventually, she was taken out of service in 1935, ending the era of the luxurious Olympic class ocean liners.

What does the passage say about the three Olympic class ships?

A.They performed marvelously on the sea

B.They could all break the ice in their way

C.They all experienced terrible misfortunes

D.They were models of modern engineering

What did White Star Line have in mind when it purchased the three ships?A.Their capacity of sailing across all waters

B.The utmost comfort passengers could enjoy

C.Their ability to survive disasters of any kind

D.The long voyages they were able to undertake

What is said about the fourth stack of the ships?A.It was a mere piece of decoration

B.It was the work of a famous artist

C.It was designed to let out extra smoke

D.It was easily identifiable from afar

What might have led to the tragic end of the Titanic and the Britannic?A.Their unscientific designs

B.Their captains’ misjudgment

C.The assumption that they were built with the latest technology

D.The belief that they could never sink with a double-layer body

What happened to the ship Olympic in the end?A.She was used to carry troops

B.She was converted into a hospital ship

C.She was sunk in World WarⅠ

D.She was retired after her naval service

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听力原文： As you probably know already, the Student Union Building is the main centre of social life here, as indeed it is in most British Universities. The Union runs a weekly program of events for all tastes.., oh everything from discos to talks by guest speakers. Many of these events are fund raising activities for charities, which the Union takes very seriously. They manage the Students Union paper shop, selling magazines and newspapers, as well as stationery, sweets and so on. Urn... Then ...,let me see.., there's the Ticket Shop, where you can get some very good deals on, well for example, coaches to London or inexpensive charter flights, as cheap as you'll get anywhere people say, or tickets for big pop groups playing here or at other venues all over the country, or plays in London--oh and we mustn't forget the Union Cafeteria and the Big New Diner.

In addition, the Union runs their own advice service, offering help with financial matters such as grants. I am sure you realize anything medical should be discussed with the University Medical Service, which also has an excellent counseling centre. I think that was made clear yesterday. However, the Union has its own officer who can give advice on legal problems.

Which activity of the Union is not mentioned by the speaker?

A．Raising money for good causes.

B．Running a newsagent.

C．Providing cheap tickets.

D．Helping with accommodation.

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After reading the passage, how much do you know about the compound near Waco?

A．About 51 people lived in the compound at the time of the event in 1993.

B．It consisted of a main structure and a bunker.

C．It was built of stone.

D．It was a schoolhouse.

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听力原文：W: Did you know it was going to rain today?

M: Absolutely not, this comes as a total shock at me, especially since the paper said mostly sunny.

W: Well, I guess the paper must have meant "mostly sunny somewhere else".

M: But since we've come all this way, why don't we just move the blanket under that tree.

W: That's a good idea. It looks like it's still dry there.

M: You didn't happen to bring a spare blanket, did you? Because this one is all wet now.

W: No. But I do have some folding stools in the car. Will they do?

M: They will be just fine. I’m really hungry, so while you are there, how about bringing out the food?

W: I thought you were bringing the food.

M: This is unbelievable! If I weren't so hungry, this would be really funny. So what now?

W: What's the name of that restaurant you like so much again?

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A．He expected it would rain.

B．He likes raining.

C．He feels extremely surprised as it mills.

D．He feels excited when it rains.

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听力原文：W: Did you know it was going to rain today?

M: Absolutely not, this comes as a total shock at me, especially since the paper said mostly sunny.

W: Well, I guess the paper must've meant "mostly sunny somewhere else". But since we've come all this way, why don't we just move the blanket under that tree.

M: That's a good idea. It looks like it's still dry there, so, as long as it doesn't start to come down any harder.

W: You didn't happen to bring a spare blanket, did you? Because this one is all wet now.

M: No. But I do have some folding stools in the car. Will they do?

W: They will be just fine. I'm really hungry, so while you are there, how about bringing out the food?

M: I thought you were bringing the food.

W: This is unbelievable! If I weren't so hungry, this would be really funny. So what now?

M: What's the name of that restaurant you like so much again?

What are the speakers trying to do?

A．Visit a new restaurant.

B．Watch a parade.

C．Have a picnic.

D．Go to the beach.

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听力原文：May I please have everyone's attention? As you all probably know, our accounting office was supposed to be painted tomorrow, but the painting is being delayed. The painters are still working on the library area on the 5th floor and they don't expect to get to us until Thursday. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but it looks like we' II be able to keep working here until then. Remember, before you leave the office on Wednesday, make sure that you have your offices ready to be painted on Thursday. Cover your computers and also store all your files and paper on your desk.

Who is the speaker talking to?

A．Painters

B．Doctors

C．Office employees

D．Librarians

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After reading the passage, how much do you know about the compound near Waco? ______.

A．About 51 people lived in the compound at the time of the event in 1993.

B．It consisted of a main structure and a bunker.

C．It was built of stone.

D．It was a schoolhouse.

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第8题

听力原文：W: How did your interview go last week?

M: As you know, it was my first interview. I don't think that I made a good impression on the interviewer. I don't think I' m that qualified for the position. It took only five minutes with three questions.

W: What were the questions? Did they ask you why you want this job?

M: Yes, that was the first question. So, I said that it was a fascinating position and that I could make use of my potential in their company. Well, guess what the second question was?

How many times did the man have an interview?

A．Once

B．Twice

C．Three times

D．Five times

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第9题

听力原文：W: Good morning. Did you go to the concert last night?

M: Yes, it was great. What about you?

W: Oh, I thought it wonderful, though I missed the first part.

M: Why, it's a pity. Next time, Jet's go together.

The conversation most probably takes place between

A．a host and a guest.

B．a doctor and a patient.

C．a hotel clerk and a guest.

D．two colleagues.

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听力原文：W: John, you know a lot about the history of flying. And the Wright broth- ers are known as the first men to fly an airplane. Can you tell us what their purposes were in the beginning?

M: I think in the beginning they were looking for a chance to be famous. I don't think they were sure about what they were able to achieve.

W: Could either of them have done it alone?

M: Neither brother could have flown alone. It was the work of two minds. Two minds that came together at some point and became one. That's what happened.

W: What did the people in the neighborhood think of the Wright brothers?

M: Most people were interested in the Wright brothers. But I think some of them were worried. You see, here are two men flying kites in the mid- dle of the day when they should be working. The men, I think, were curious about what was going on there. The children were excited to see these two men flying kites just like they were children. But I think the women were afraid.

What were the Wright brothers trying to do in the first place?

A．They wanted to attract public attention.

B．They tried to become skillful at flying.

C．They wanted to test their kites.

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