I would probably try to find a better job if I ________ in your position.A.amB.wereC.have

A.am

B.was

C.were

D.be

A.A am

B.B were

C.C have been

D.D be

ase？

M: I'll try, ma'am, but on Wednesday the kitchen staff leave at midnight.

Q: Where does the conversation probably take place？

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A．In a bar.

B．In a restaurant.

C．In a hotel.

D．In a grocer' s.

ase？

M: I'll try, ma'am, but on Wednesday the kitchen staff leave at midnight.

Q: Where does the conversation probably take place？

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A．In a bar.

B．In a restaurant.

C．In a hotel.

D．In a grocer' s.

听力原文：W: What would you like for dessert？

M: I think I'll have an ice cream. I suggest you try some chocolate cake.

W: Well, I have to watch my weight. You go ahead and get yours.

What will the woman probably have for dessert？

A．Apple pie.

B．Ice cream.

C．Chocolate cake.

D．Nothing.

ably James Joyce and Ernest Hemingway. There is no telling how many young writers have gone astray trying to emulate Joyce's complexity of language and Hemingway's misleading simplicity.

I was reminded of that as I read Nicholas Delblanco’s Fathering, an often exasperating novel, because it is so needlessly obscure and reveals so much talent and so little disciplining of that talent.

The internal maundering of Delblanco's characters would probably interest a psychoanalyst, trained to decipher their significance as sign posts, But novelists should not write for the edification of psychoanalysts. Ostensibly reproducing the unorganized thoughts, memories and impressions flowing through a character's mind is not often the best way to make that character comprehensible.

Such thoughts, memories and impressions become chaotic. The job of the artist is to bring some order and meaning out of that chaos, not to compound it, and to clarify, not befog, the nature of the character.

According to the passage, what do many young novelists try to do？

A．They try to imitate Joyce's symbolism.

B．They try to influence Delblanco

C．They try to follow the example of Hemingway's simple plot.

D．They try pattern themselves after Joyce's complicated language.

SECTION A CONVERSATIONS

Directions: In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

听力原文：M: Is this table in the corner okay？

W: Sure, We can sit here.

M: Gee. You've hardly got anything on your tray.

W: Yeah. I guess I'm just not that hungry.

M: What's the matter？ Aren't you feeling well？

W: Well, I've been really worried, It's my car. It's in the shop again.

M: Really？ What's wrong this time？

W: I don't know exactly. Something's wrong with the brakes, I think.

M: Well, at least that shouldn't cost you much to fix. Parts are cheaper for all the American cars like yours. Did the mechanic say how much it would cost？

W: He said he would call me with an estimate later on today.

M: Watch out he doesn't try to take advantage of you.

W: What do you mean？

M: Well, some car mechanics, if they think that someone doesn't know much about cars, they might try to overcharge that person.

W: Maybe so. But I trust this guy. He was recommended by one of my neighbors. He has done some work for me in the past and his prices seemed to be reasonable.

M: Oh, that's good to know. Maybe I'll try using him in the future. By the way, do you need a ride home after class today？

W: Oh, I sure appreciate it. It's really tough getting around without a ear when you live off campus.

What does the woman imply about her car？

A．The woman could probably repair it herself.

B．It's rather small.

C．It will probably cost a lot to repair.

D．It's probably difficult w drive.

听力原文：M: Dr. Wilson, can I tall to you for a minute？

W: Sure, Fred, what is it？

M: I'm worried about my grade in your English class. I really want an "A", but...

W: I see. Well, it might be hard for you to get an "A". So far you have a "B" average. You would need a 97 or 98 on your final exam to get an "A". Do you think you can get that high a score？

M: Probably not. The problem is I have to have a "B" average in all the subjects to get the prize from our government, or I'll have to find a part-time job. I'm afraid it is difficult for me to put all my heart in my study if I have to work in my spare time. I'll probably get an "A" in history and a "B" in math, but I'll get a "C" in chemistry.

W: That is a problem, isn't it？ You'll have to have an "A" in English to get a "B" average.

M: Yes, but it doesn't look very good for me right now.

W: I gave two less tests this term than I usually do. That might have changed your grade a little. Maybe I'll give everybody a chance to write a composition in English, then you'll have a good chance to get an "A".

M: That would be great. I'll try my best. Thank you very much.

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A．English.

B．History.

C．Chemistry.

D．Maths.

Here I want to try to give you an answer to the question: what personal qualities are (1)_____ in a teacher？ Probably no two people would (2)_____ exactly similar lists, but I think the following would be generally (3)_____.

First, the teacher's personality should be pleasantly (4)_____ and attractive. This does not rule out people who are physically (5)_____, or even ugly, because many such have great personal (6)_____. But it does rule out such types as the (7)_____, melancholy, frigid, sarcastic, frustrated, and over bearing: I would say too, that it (8)_____ all of dull or purely negative personality.

Secondly, it is not merely desirable (9)_____ essential for a teacher to have a genuine (10)_____ for sympathy—a capacity to tune (11)_____ to the minds and feelings of other people, especially, to the minds and feelings of children. (12)_____ related with this is the capacity to be (13)—not, indeed, of what is wrong, but of the frailty and immaturity of human nature which (14)_____ people, and again especially children, to make mistakes.

Thirdly, I (15)_____ it essential for a teacher to be both intellectually and morally honest. This does not mean being a saint. It means that he will be aware of his intellectual strength and (16)_____, and will have thought about and decided upon the moral principles by which his life shall be (17)_____. There is no contradiction in my going on to say that a teacher should be a (18)_____ of an actor. That is part of the technique of teaching, which demands that every now and then a teacher should be able to (19)_____ an act—to enliven a lesson, correct a fault, or (20)_____ praise. Children, especially young children, live in a world that is rather larger than life.

A．substantial

B．adorable

C．desirable

D．valuable

听力原文：W: Have you decided what you're doing for your summer vacation, Mark？

M: Well, Liz and I would like to go to Italy together, but the prices that our travel agent has given us are way out of our budget. It's probably because it's the busy season.

W: Well' have you thought about trying one of those last-minute deals？ If you don't care about flying first-class, sometimes flights are cheaper when you book late. You might want to try a search on the Internet. There are also discounts with some companies if you order online.

M: Thanks, I'll give that a try. I hope it works out. I don't want to be stuck at home!

What does Mark want to do for his vacation？

A．Fly to Europe.

B．Visit Liz.

C．Work out at the gym.

D．Stay home.