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Part B Listening Comprehension

Directions: In this part of the test there will be some short talks and conversations. After each one, you will be asked some questions. The talks, conversations and questions will be spoken ONLY ONCE. Now listen carefully and choose the right answer to each question you have heard and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.

听力原文：W: Dr. Harris, thank you for joining us today.

M: My pleasure.

W: To begin with, could you tell us the meaning of the term "baby boom"?

M: Of course. The word "boom" means a sudden, fast increase in something. In this case, we're talking about an increase in the birthrate, in other words, the number of babies born each year. From the end of World War Ⅱ until the early 1960s, that is, in the 1940s and the 1950s, there was a huge increase in the U.S. birthrate. So this period of 15 years or so is called the "baby boom", and any person born during those years is called a "baby boomer". The baby boomers are the largest age group in the U.S. population. In fact, there are about 76 million of them. Roughly, they are between 40 and 60 years old now.

W: Is that important?

M: Well, yes, it's extremely important, for two reasons. The baby boomers are not only the largest age group in the United States as I just said, but they also spend the most money. As a result of these two things, they have enormous political and economic power in this country, more than any other group.

W: How are baby boomers different from their parents? I mean, do they spend their money differently from the way their parents did?

M: Very differently. You have to remember that the parents of the boomers grew up in the 1920s and 1930s. The years between World War Ⅰ and World War Ⅱ were very difficult, especially after the stock market crashed in 1929. Then came the Great Depression. Most people were poor, and there weren't enough jobs. But in contrast to that, the baby boomers were born after World War II, when the U.S. economy was very strong. And it's still strong today, the strongest it's ever been. As a result, first of all, baby boomers like to spend their money instead of putting it in the bank. I mean, they save very little compared to their parents. Second, boomers use a lot of credit; that is to say, they use credit cards instead of paying cash for things. And third, baby boomers have much more free time than their parents did.

W: OK, so the baby boomers have a very different lifestyle. from their parents. They have a lot more money to spend than their parents did. What do they spend it on?

M: I'll get you several examples. First, what do you think is the biggest expense for people between the ages of 40 and 55?

W: Uh… housing?

M: Right. People in this age group spend between 25 and 40 percent of their income on housing, depending on where they live. In addition, they spend a lot of money on furniture and appliances, you know, refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, and so on.

W: I see. How about another example?

M: Baby boomers are crazy about cars. They love foreign cars like BMWs, but also large family cars like station wagons and the latest fad, SUVs, you know, sport utility vehicles like the Jeep Cherokee or Ford Explorer.

Questions:

1.Which period of years was called the "baby boom"?

2.Which statement is NOT true about the baby boomers?

3.Which statement is true about the baby boomers' parents?

4.What's the percentage of the baby boomers' income on housing?

5.Which example of baby boomers' expense is NOT mentioned in the conversation?

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A．1920s-1930s.

B．1930s-1940s.

C．1940s-1950s.

D．1950s-1960s.

Part B Listening Comprehension

Directions: In this part of the test there will be some short talks and conversations. After each one, you will be asked some questions. The talks, conversations and questions will be spoken ONLY ONCE. Now listen carefully and choose the right answer to each question you have heard and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.

听力原文： In 1953 the leaders of America, Britain and France met in Bermuda.

At one meeting the acting head of the French delegation foreign minister Pidau earnestly sought the help of Britain and America to pull his country out of its trouble in Indochina. Churchill was very blunt in his reply, saying that Indochina was essentially a French problem and France should find its own way to solve it. His impassioned words and expression surprised everyone present, as everyone knew that Churchill himself was by no means an anti-colonialist. However, as he was finishing he suddenly realized that he was being too rude to Pidau so he said solemnly, "If my words have flowed out too quickly, that's because we have been comrades-in-arms fighting against common dangers in the past forty years. Let us never forget that Mr. Pidau, the Mr. Pidau who is sitting here in our midst, had faced the danger of death every day, every night, every hour, every minute during the entire dark period of enemy occupation until the day the "Marseillaise" heralded in the day of glory when he welcomed us under the Arc de Triomphe. His action has won the eternal gratitude of the free world." Churchill was too chocked with emotion to go on. Pidau too was covering his face with his hands.

After that Pidau gave a luncheon as the acting head of the French delegation. As a relief from the morning's tension, he brought up the subject of literature. He pointed out that the works of certain authors are excellent reading in the original but are very dull when translated, while with other writers the opposite is the case. He said in French, "Take Shakespeare for example. His original works make excellent smooth reading while the translated versions are very difficult and dull. I've always held that in order to fully appreciate such plays as Henry Ⅳ and Henry Ⅴ, you'll have to turn yourself into an Anglo-Saxon." Then he continued: "But there are also authors such as Balzac whose translations make beautiful reading and whose writings are worthless in the original."

At the time, the translator was the American A. Waiters. He translated what Pidau said into English and was doing an excellent jog until he came to the last sentence when by a slip of tongue he said in English, "…authors such as Pidau whose writings are worthless in the original." Some people at the table split their sides with laughter while others were speechless with surprise. Pidau himself burst out laughing while Walters felt extremely embarrassed as Pidau also happened to be an author and was quite proud of his writings too.

Walters did not find out whether Pidau had forgiven him or not until a few weeks later when he met Pidau again while accompanying the NATO Commander-in-chief in Paris. Pidau asked him in French, "Are you still a lieutenant-colonel, Waiters?"

"Thank you, Mr. Foreign Minister," Walters answered, also in French. "I can see that you have really forgiven me for my slip of tongue in Bermuda."

Questions:

1.What did the acting head of the French delegation ask Britain and America to do?

2.What response did Churchill make to the plea by the French delegation?

3.What, as a relief from the morning's tension, did Pidau switch to in a luncheon he hosted?

4.What can be inferred from Pidau's comments on literary works?

5.Which of the following statements is true?

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A．To sign trade agreements respectively with France.

B．To send some war material to Vietnam.

C．To pull France out of its trouble in Indochina.

D．To give France strong moral support in Indochina.

Part B Listening Comprehension

Directions: In this part of the test there will be some short talks and conversations. After each one, you will be asked some questions. The talks, conversations and questions will be spoken ONLY ONCE. Now listen carefully and choose the right answer to each question you have heard and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.

听力原文：W: Not long ago an American magazine released a report, saying, "American students are remarkably limited in their knowledge of science and their ability to use what they know." What do you think of this report?

M: It's a reflection of the true state of affairs of the American educational system. By that I mean not only the schools, but also the social attitude toward education. This is a big and very complicated issue. But what is obvious is that the kids from the east are more disciplined. They have a tendency to listen to the advice of their parents and teachers. I noticed when my children were very little, I would say, "Perhaps you should do this." They said, "No, I don't want to; it's boring." This concept of not doing something because it might be boring does not exist with children in the east; they don't have the idea that they have to find instant gratification before they launch into something. Here the kids all want to see something immediately, to see the point. Kids from babyhood in the east learn to be quiet, sit down, and work before they can get ahead. They take that naturally and are willing to be drilled. In this respect, the educational system in the east has a great advantage.

W: it's what society expects of them, and they know that.

M: Yes. Their parents, neighbors and friends—all say the same thing. But I'm not saying this system is absolutely good for everyone. The other side of the coin is that kids trained in the east tend to be too timid, tend to say, "My God, there have been all these saints who have done this and that. Who am I?" This attitude prevents a number of them later from jumping over hurdles to make important contributions. We see this very clearly among our postgraduate students. The postgraduate students from the east are quieter and more willing to work, and they make very good grades, but they are somewhat restrained from making imaginative leaps.

W: You mean that if you give them a problem, they can solve it, but if you ask them to find the problem themselves, they have a harder time at it?

M: Yes, because there is a tendency for them to automatically, subconsciously say, "I have to follow the rules; the rules have already been given." They don't want to challenge previous authors; they don't get the creative daring of the individual spirit that soars beyond the accepted boundary. And if you compare the eastern with European cultures and American ones, European is somewhat between the two. The European students are usually better trained and less daring than American students.

W: What do you think explains the fundamental difference?

M: I think America is a new country; it is a young culture. My belief is that as cultures age, they will show a greater respect for learning. They will ask kids to sit down and learn all the great things that people said in the past.

W: What are the problems you see now in the American culture?

M: One problem is that kids are not patient enough to learn; another is that we have drug problems. All this is related to the American concept that the individual is supreme. I'm not saying it is a wrong concept; I'm only trying to analyze. In China you will say in the final analysis, it is the society that is important, not the individual, while in America you are told that what you have is important, that you've got to get out on your own and make it and succeed, and nobody is there to help you.

Questions:

1. Which of the following is NOT included in the reasons that children in the east even do so

A．They have been accustomed to being obedient to their parents and teachers.

B．They naturally do not need instant gratification before starting to do anything.

C．They know they must sit down and work hard before making any progress.

D．They are repeatedly told by their parents, friends and neighbors to do so.

Part B Listening Comprehension

Directions: In this part of the test there will be some short talks and conversations. After each one, you will be asked some questions. The talks, conversations and questions will be spoken ONLY ONCE. Now listen carefully and choose the right answer to each question you have heard and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.

听力原文：Man: Sharon Harper. Now you're a Canadian and you live in Helsinki.

Woman: That's right.

Man: Well, can you tell me why did you come to Finland?

Woman: Well I came to Finland—it was right after I finished university in Toronto where I studied literature—I always wanted to be journalist—and the reason I came to Finland was just for a summer job.

Man: Oh, really?

Woman: Yes—um—some friends of my parents are offering a small summer job. I thought well that would be an interesting experience. I must have really liked it because I've lived in Helsinki now for nine years. I'm a foreign correspondent for a business magazine and I really like Finland. I guess originally the attraction was, you know Finland is off the beaten track—a little less obvious than, say, going to Paris or Rome, and that makes it somewhat exotic and not many Americans some don't even know Finland exists, of course. They don't seem to come here and it's so beautiful, they don't know how beautiful it is.

Man: I'm sure. What do you think the differences are really between life in Canada and in Finland?

Woman: Well, I suppose there is quite a big cultural difference. That would apply really between any European country and America, I suppose. But Finland has a very old and rich culture which they want to preserve, that beautiful of part old Helsinki, which has been preserved as an original Finnish village with all the wooden buildings, the sloping roofs for the snow. It's quite beautiful. Now North America had a culture which I suppose was the culture of the native Americans but that was largely destroyed by the Europeans. So, to that extent, America's a very new country and I love the sense of history that the Finns have as a nation and they can look back on. But at the same time they're very outward looking. That's a strange thing. At the same time they love their history but they're more outward looking than Americans, I would say.

Man: That's interesting.

Woman: Yeah. I think that Americans, and Canadians too, are egocentric, inward looking, they're not very concerned with life outside their continent. That's a fault really, isn't it?

Man: I suppose so, yes.

Woman: There are some things... in some ways Finland resembles Canada. The physical appearance of it, the... the woods, and rock, Northern Ontario, particularly, which reminds me of home. I like that side of it.

Man: So what would you say really were the positive aspects of Finland?

Woman: Well, there's always the sauna. Though I confess I wouldn't be too keen on the rolling in the snow after the sauna, which I guess Finns are keen on. But it's certainly a wonderful invention, isn't it? You feel great after you've had a sauna. The Finns like the simple pleasures in life, and that appeals to me, of course, too. I like trekking in the forests and mushroom picking and all the water sports are wonderful because the water's so pure and clear.

Man: What about the people?

Woman: Well the people are... they're very genuine. Now, there is a lot of talk about how friendly Americans are, but you know.., that "have a nice day" with the smile... there's a lot of phoniness behind that you know... you look in the eyes they're a bit cold... they'll put on the surface charm. However, you feel if a Finn appears to like you and smiles at you, then it's genuine, it's true.

Man: So what would you say were the negative aspects of Finland?

Woman: Well, the Finnish people can be blunt to the point of rudeness, sometimes, and I did say I know, that Americans

A．She finished university in Finland.

B．She was a journalist.

C．She came to Finland to work during her vacation.

D．She has heard Finland a very beautiful country.

Mr. Jones, I am really pleased ______ you. And I hope we will be able to see each other in not long time.

A．to meet

B．to have met

C．at meeting

D．having met

Mr. Jones, I am really pleased______ you. And I hope we will be able to see each other in not long time.

A．to meet

B．to have met

C．at meeting

D．having met

Part B Listening Comprehension

Directions: In this part of the test there will be some short talks and conversations. After each one, you will be asked some questions. The talks, conversations and questions will be spoken ONLY ONCE. Now listen carefully and choose the right answer to each question you have heard and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.

听力原文：Susan: Hi, Nicky. How was your first week on the AIDS ward?

Nicky: Ok, I guess. But I never realized how many different things nurse's assistants have to do. There's a lot to learn—(pause)

S: There sure is! That's why we're having this meeting today, Nicky. As your advisor, it's my responsibility to help you learn your new job. We've found that sometimes our new assistants have trouble adjusting to the AIDS ward.

N: Actually, I do feel worded about being here. I keep thinking that I might get infected with HIV. I know there isn't a very big risk, but I'm still worried. I try to be very careful. I always wear the protective clothing. But then something strange happened.

S: What happened?

N: I went in to see a patient, to bring him his lunch, and he looked at me and said, "Oh, you're new here, aren't you?" Then he was acting very angry at me after that. I think it was beck/use of the clothing!

S: Why do you think he was angry?

N: I'm not sure. I was just trying to protect myself.

S: I think the important thing to remember when you're working with AIDS patients is that you're working with people—people who are very sick, but who still need m be treated with respect. I remember what my boss told me when I first started working with AIDS patients. He said, "It's important to isolate the AIDS virus, but not the AIDS patient." We don't want our AIDS patients to feel that way. It's important that they fell just like all our other patients.

N: So what should I do?

S: Well, you have to think carefully before you go into someone's room. We know that it's impossible to get AIDS from just touching someone, or breathing the air next to them, or even sharing a glass of water. AIDS, as you know, is passed though blood or bodily fluids. So when you go into a patient's room, think to yourself: "What am I going to do in here? Will I be in contact with blood or other bodily fluids?" For example, when you serve lunch to someone, do you think you need to wear protective clothing? Is there going to be any blood then?

N: Um, no, I guess not. I guess I don't need to wear the clothing when I serve food.

S: How about when you draw someone's blood? Do you need the protective clothing then?

N: Well, there's a chance that I could prick my finger on the needle.

S: Right. In that case I'd wear gloves, just to be safe. I guess the rule to live by is to protect yourself when you need to, but don't wear the clothing unnecessarily.

N: You have such a good attitude. Don't you ever get depressed? You know, working with sick people all the time who will never get better... I'm not sure I can handle it.

S: It is sad sometimes, but remember that many people in the AIDS ward do get better. They aren't cured of AIDS, but they can become healthy again and go back to their lives. Especially now, with so many new AIDS medicines, many people live for a long time. But unfortunately, many people do die as well. Sometimes, when you've been working with a patient for a long time, and that person dies, it's almost like losing a good friend. But on the other hand, you'll need some of the most wonderful people here. There are people who are sick and dying, but they are still trying to be happy and live as best they can.

N: I feel a little bit better now. it's good to talk to someone who has experience. Thanks a lot!

Questions:

1.According to the conversation, what it Nicky's job?

2.What is Nicky worded about?

3.What does Susan say is important when treating AIDS patients?

4.According to S

A．An AIDS patient.

B．A nurse assistant.

C．A nurse advisor.

D．A physician on AIDS ward.

Part B Listening Comprehension

Directions: In this part of the test there will be some short talks and conversations. After each one, you will be asked some questions. The talks, conversations and questions will be spoken ONLY ONCE. Now listen carefully and choose the right answer to each question you have heard and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.

听力原文：W: Mr. Roger, how long you have worked on your house! That's wonderful!

M: I became interested in DIY several years ago. You see, my son Thomas is disabled. He's in a wheel chair and I just had to make alternations to the house. I couldn't afford to pay workmen to do it. I have to learn to do it myself.

W: Had you had any experience of this kind of work? Did you have any practical skills?

M: No, I got a few books from the library but they didn't help very much. Then I decided to go to evening classes so that I could learn basic carpentry and electrics.

W: What sort of changes did you make to the house?

M: First of all, practical things to help Thomas. You never really realize the problems handicapped people have until it affects your own family. We used to live in a flat and it was totally unsuitable. Just imagine the problems a disabled person would have in your house. We needed a large house with wide corridors so that Thomas could get from one room to another. We didn't have much money and we had to buy this one. It's over 90 years old and it was in a very bad state of repair.

W: Where did you begin?

M: The electrics. I completely rewired the house so that Thomas could reach all the switches. I had to lower the light switches.

W: What else did you do?

M: By the time I altered everything for Thomas, DIY had become a hobby. I really enjoyed doing things with my hands. Look, I even installed smoke alarms.

W: What was the purpose of that?

M: I was very worried about the fire. You see, Thomas cannot move very quickly. I fitted them so that we could have plenty of warning if there were a fire. I put in a completer burglar alarm system. It took weeks. The front door opens automatically, and I'm going to put a device on Thomas's wheelchair so that he'll be able to open and close it when he wants.

W: What are you working on now?

M: I've just finished the kitchen. I've designed it so that he can reach everything. Now I'm building an extension so that he will have a large room on the ground floor where he can work.

W: Here's a 10,000-pound prize. How are you going to spend it?

M: I'm going to start my own business so that I can convert ordinary houses for disabled people. I think I've become an expert on the subject.

Questions：

1. What has Mr. Roger done to his house?

2.Why did Mr. Roger do something to his house?

3.According to Mr. Roger, what will he do with money he has won?

4.How much is the prize?

5.Which of the following change is NOT mentioned in the conversation?

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A．He painted it.

B．He renovated it.

C．He decorated it.

D．He altered it.