听力原文： Washington: The Bush administration has signaled for the first time that it may

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听力原文： Washington: The Bush administration has signaled for the first time that it may be willing to allow a multinational force in Iraq to operate under the sponsorship of the United Nations as long as it is commanded by an American.

The idea was described by Richard L.Armitage, the deputy secretary of state, as just "one idea being explored" in discussions at the United Nations. It was first hinted at publicly last week by Kofi Annan, the United Nations' secretary general.

Mr. Armitage's remarks, made on Tuesday to regional reporters and released by the State Department today, represent a potential shift in course for the administration, which has until now insisted that all military, economic and political matters in Iraq remain under total American control. Allowing the United Nations a leadership role would be intended to win the support of the Security Council for a new mandate authorizing the American-led occupation of the country.

In his remarks, Mr. Armitage declined to discuss the plans in any detail, saying, "I don't think it helps to throw them out publicly right now." But he described the arrangement under consideration as "a multinational force under U.N. leadership" in which "the American would be the U.N. commander."

On Monday, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld was asked whether he could envision American troops fighting under United Nations' command. His answer: "I think that's not going to happen." But he went on to rule out only "a blue-hatted leadership" meaning by the United Nations, whose troops wear blue helmets over a peacekeeping force in Iraq.

Washington: The Bush administration has【C1】______ for the first time that it may be willing to 【C2】______ a multinational force in Iraq to operate under the 【C3】______ of the United Nations as long as 【C4】______ by an American.

The idea was described by Richard L.Armitage, the deputy secretary of state, as just"【C5】______" in discussions at the United Nations. It was first 【C6】______ publicly last week by Kofi Annan, the United Nations' secretary general.

Mr. Armitage's remarks, made 【C7】______ to regional reporters and released by 【C8】______ today, represent 【C9】______ in course for the administration, which has until now insisted that all 【C10】______ matters in Iraq remain under total American control. Allowing the United Nations 【C11】______ would be intended to win the support of the Security Council for 【C12】______ authorizing the【C13】______ occupation of the country.

In his remarks, Mr. Armitage 【C14】______ to discuss the plans 【C15】______, saying, "I don't think it helps to 【C16】______ publicly fight now." But he described the arrangement under consideration as "a multinational force 【C17】______ "in which "the American would be the U.N. commander."

On Monday, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld was asked whether he could 【C18】______ American troops fighting 【C19】______ . His answer: "I think that's not going to happen." But he went on to rule out only 【C20】______ meaning by the United Nations, whose troops wear blue helmets over a peacekeeping force in Iraq.

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听力原文： The Bush administration has laid out its plans for increased defense spending in the coming fiscal year. But members of Congress appear unimpressed, with some suggesting the proposed increase is too little, too late, and others questioning where the money will come from. It is ironic. Top Pentagon officials, backed by Congress, still boast that America' s armed forces are the best in the world. But at the same time, they argue the US military is in pretty sad shape. The nation' s highest-ranking military officer, General Henry Shelton, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, tells Congress more and more defense money is being spent each year just to maintain weapons systems that he says are not aging gracefully.

Which of the following is proper description for members of Congress' attitude towards Bush administration' plans?

A．Not satisfied.

B．Very satisfied.

C．Still doubtful.

D．Opposed.

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听力原文：W: Hey Dan. I hear you're meeting Susan's parents for the first time.

M: Yeah, next weekend. Fortunately, her father loves to fish, so we will have something to talk about.

Q: What can be inferred 'about Dan?

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A．He is going to give a talk on fishing.

B．He thinks fishing is a good way to kill time.

C．He has the same hobby as Susan's father.

D．He is eager to meet Susan's parents.

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听力原文：W: Mr. Smith, you're going to be staying at the Dhaka Plaza Hotel for the first two nights of your trip, then you'll be going up to Bogra, where you'll be staying with the field officer Roland Headly, for three nights. Then, you'll be heading back to Dhaka Plaza for the last night.

M: Thank you, Penny. Have you had a chance to find a different travel route? Those stopovers will consume a lot of time.

W: Yes, Mr. Smith, I found you a red-eye flight from Toronto to London with just one stop over of two hours and then directly onto Dhaka.

M: Very good. If I'm leaving on the redeye, it will mean I can make that family dinner with the Singhs. I'll most likely sleep during the trip, which will help with adjusting to the time difference.

What is the main purpose of the discussion?

A．To plan a vacation.

B．To compare hotel and flight packages.

C．To finalize business trip details.

D．To arrange a business meeting.

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听力原文：W: It must be the first time for you to be aboard a warship.

M: Don't you know that I've been in military service in the Navy for years?

Q: What does the man mean?

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A．He was satisfied with his military service.

B．It was the first time he had been abroad.

C．He had never been on a warship.

D．He had been on the warship before.

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听力原文：What is the biggest pledge for a mile for the man so far?

(25)

A．One dollar.

B．25 cents.

C．Two dollars.

D．20 cents.

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听力原文：Who submitted the lowest bid for the construction project?

(A) The project was finished a bit earlier than expected.

(B)The drawing is supposed to be for tomorrow.

(C) Yes, the lower the better.

(31)

A．

B．

C．

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听力原文：The American Vice President Dick Cheney has said he accepts full responsibility for accidentally shooting and injuring a fellow hunter over the weekend. Mr. Cheney has been coming under increasing pressure over the incident. The White House did not report the shooting until a day after it took place. And the Democratic Party's leader in the Senate, Harry Reid, has accused the Bush Administration of being secretive. Harry Whittington, the elderly lawyer who was shot by Mr. Cheney has since suffered a minor heart attack at the hospital in Texas where he is being treated. In his first comment since the incident, Mr. Cheney said he had shot a friend. "Ultimately, I am the guy who pulled the trigger that fired the round to hit Harry. And, you can talk about all of the other conditions that existed at the time, but that's the bottom line. And there was no...That was not Harry's fault. You can't blame anybody else. "

The man Mr. Cheney accidentally shot and injured is

A．a doctor.

B．a secretary.

C．a lawyer.

D．a leader.

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听力原文:The American Vice President Dick Cheney h...

听力原文：The American Vice President Dick Cheney has said he accepts full responsibility for accidentally shooting and injuring a fellow hunter over the weekend. Mr. Cheney has been coming under increasing pressure over the incident. The White House did not report the shooting until a day after it took place. And the Democratic Party's leader in the Senate, Harry Reid, has accused the Bush Administration of being secretive. Harry Whittington, the elderly lawyer who was shot by Mr. Cheney has since suffered a minor heart attack at the hospital in Texas where he is being treated. In his first comment since the incident, Mr. Cheney said he had shot a friend. "Ultimately, I am the guy who pulled the trigger that fired the round to hit Harry. And, you can talk about all of the other conditions that existed at the time, but that's the bottom line. And there was no...That was not Harry's fault. You can't blame anybody else. "

The man Mr. Cheney accidentally shot and injured is

A．a doctor.

B．a secretary.

C．a lawyer.

D．a leader.

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听力原文：M: What's your plan for the summer vocation?

W: That depends. If my friend agrees to come, we'll go to Qingdao together. But if he doesn't, I'll have to go to Shanghai to visit him.

Q: What do we learn from the woman's reply?

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A．She is willing to go to Qingdao with her friend.

B．She is now staying in Qingdao.

C．She is now staying in Shanghai.

D．She is willing to go to Shanghai with her friend.

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