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SECTION B INTERVIEW

Directions: In this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 1 to 5 are based on an interview. At the end of the interview you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following five questions.

Now listen to the interview.

听力原文：A: Nearly three years, Matt and Christine raise with care their identical twin daughters. When doctors told Christine was pregnant again, and this time was triplet, they simply could not believe it, and for good reason that ought to be happening about 1 in 15,000,000 and several members of family joined the new home now. Christine, I’m Katie Couric. Good Morning to all of you.

B: Morning!

A: So Christine, I mean you must have been pretty surprised when you get the news you were carrying triplet, after already having identical twins at home, what should be the reaction？

B: I wasn't that complete shock. I think my husband says having twins was a little more shocking than having triplet being first time parents of girls. But, still, working on three boys is a lot of work.

A: Now so, your daughters are identical twins and your sons are identical triplet, is that right？

B: Yeah (yes).

A: So that is 1 in 15,000,000 chance about happening. I understand Matt, you are a person for expectation. Have you found it was triplet？

C (the Second Guest): Ha ha might be four. (Now what is) It would not change anything.

A: What is Matt and Christine undergoing from having two kids to having five kids. How is the fun to tell your girls part, Alexander and Helly.

B: That has been very easy for us, Because Alex has always been a little heavier than Helly. I don't think she minds.

A: What about the boys？ Are the same with the girls？

B: Oh, no, we haven't found anything with boys like that, We can't really totally tell them apart yet, so we mark on the bottoms of their feet now.

A: Really？ I was wondering what you could do about them.

B: Show her our markers.

A: Can we see that, Can you show us one of them now？

B: I can. Ok？

A: That is a very good idea to mark, because it doesn't complicate you. It take a while, right？

B: Yeah, it does take a while.

A: How old are they now？ Oh they are six weeks, right？

B: Yeah.

A: How much did they weigh when they were born？

B: There were about 3.5 ponds.

A: Well, Is there any healthy problems at all？

B: Yes, there is.

A: They are so cute and sweet.

B: They all are very well.

A: How about their sleeping？

B: About every 2 and 3 hours.

A: Well (That is pretty good), That's great. You have a adorable family, and the girls certainly well behaved, may be they have exhausted to be at this hour.

A: What do you think？ Maybe the next time, Christine, you could have identical quadruplet？

B: No next time. Ha ha, no next time.

A: By the way, David Christine Leiwin, who is audio person, remarked about how amazing it was to have triplet. Christine, you look very energetic, after having three babies only 6 weeks ago.

B: Thank you! (HA ...).

A: So, congratulations on your new family, we were very happy, happy for you, and thanks for talking with us this morning. Look, Helly is turning back to us.

B: Ha, she says she likes snacks.

A: Oh. Thank you very much!

B: Thank you.

Who was pregnant with three triplet boys after giving birth to twin girls？

A．Matt and Christine.

B．Edward and Christine.

C．Matt and Mary.

D．John and Christine.

SECTION B PASSAGES

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

听力原文： Many people know the story of Noah’s ark. The three major world religions believe that God told a man named Noah to flu a boat with two animals from every species on Earth. According to the Bible, Noah was protecting the animals from a great flood.

There are a lot of stories about the final resting place of Noah’s ark. Many historians think that Noah’s ark came to rest on the top of Mount Ararat in Turkey. At 17,000 feet (5,165 meters), Mount Ararat is the highest point in this area.

A group of scientists and historians believe that they have actually found the ark using satellite pictures. They have al so planned a trip to the top of Mount Ararat. "We' re telling people we' re 98 percent sure, "Daniel McGivern of the Ha waii Christian Coalition said. "In one image we saw the beams, the wood."

Not everyone is convinced that Noah’s ark has been found. "We think that, with the hundreds of explorers who have visited the region, if the ark was jutting out of the ice, it would be obvious, "said Rex Geissler, president of ArcImagining, an organization that has surveyed Mount Ararat.

How high is Mount Ararat in Turkey？

A．Above 6,515 meters.

B．Less than 6,515 meters.

C．About 17,000 meters.

D．Less than 17,000 meters.

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.

听力原文： Did you know that vegetables can be tricked into growing in climates they are not accustomed to？ Cool climate vegetables are now able to be grown in places as hot as Ha wan. In Hawaii, marine engineers have been able to actually convince such vegetables that they're living in cooler climate. That way they grow faster and taste better. What these engineers have been using is very simply cold sea water. How do they use it. They place pipes in the soil and the cold water flow in through them cools the air. This stimulates plants growth and enables gardeners in tropical climates to grow crops from cooler climates, Also some of these pipes are exposed to the air and they condense moisture and thus irrigate the garden. What's especially appealing about this process is that nothing damaging to the natural environment is being used. Another innovative use for cold ocean water is to cool buildings. Engineers believe that, for example, the entire west coast of the United States could be air-conditioned using sea water.

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A．Hawaii is cooler now.

B．The vegetables have become accustomed to the weather in Hawaii.

C．They are cheated to believe that they are growing in cool climate.

D．They are transgenic vegetables.

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：W: How can I help you？

M: I'd like to return this sweater for a refund. I bought it a week ago.

W: Well, what seems to be the problem？

M: Isn't it obvious by just looking at it？ The first time I washed and dried it, the thing shrank at least five sizes.

W: I see what you mean, but did you follow the washing instructions？ I think it says here ... right here on the label to hand wash it and then to dry it on low heat.

M: How was I supposed to know that？ The label is written in Chinese! And something else i The stitching is coming undone and the color faded from a nice dark blue to a seaweed green.

W: Listen, sir. What I can do is allow you to exchange the sweater for another one.

M: I don't want to exchange it for anything! I just want my money back!

W: Well, I can give you credit on your next purchase, and since the item you purchased was on clearance, we can't give you a refund. Anyway, you can only return items with a receipt within six days, and unfortunately, that was yesterday in your case.

M: But, your store was closed yesterday because of the national holiday. Listen, I give up. Your store policies are completely unreasonable, and how do you expect people to shop here？

W: You did... Ha, ha...

M: Take your sweater. You should open up a pet store and sell it as a dog sweater.

What is among the reasons why the man wants to return the item？

A．It is the wrong size.

B．The fabric is coming apart.

C．It is stained.

D．It has no label.

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：W: How can I help you？

M: I'd like to return this sweater for a refund. I bought it a week ago.

W: Well, what seems to be the problem？

M: Isn't it obvious by just looking at it？ The first time I washed and dried it, the thing shrank at least five sizes.

W: I see what you mean, but did you follow the washing instructions？ I think it says here ... right here on the label to hand wash it and then to dry it on low heat.

M: How was I supposed to know that？ The label is written in Chinese! And something else i The stitching is coming undone and the color faded from a nice dark blue to a seaweed green.

W: Listen, sir. What I can do is allow you to exchange the sweater for another one.

M: I don't want to exchange it for anything! I just want my money back!

W: Well, I can give you credit on your next purchase, and since the item you purchased was on clearance, we can't give you a refund. Anyway, you can only return items with a receipt within six days, and unfortunately, that was yesterday in your case.

M: But, your store was closed yesterday because of the national holiday. Listen, I give up. Your store policies are completely unreasonable, and how do you expect people to shop here？

W: You did... Ha, ha...

M: Take your sweater. You should open up a pet store and sell it as a dog sweater.

What is among the reasons why the man wants to return the item？

A．It is the wrong size.

B．The fabric is coming apart.

C．It is stained.

D．It has no label.

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.

听力原文：Technically, any substance other than food that alters our bodily or mental functioning is a drug. Many people mistakenly believe the term 'drug' refers only to me sort of medicine or an illegal chemical taken by drug addicts. They don't realize that familiar substances such as alcohol and tobacco are also drugs. This is why the neutral term 'substance' is now commonly used by many physicians and psychologists. The phrase 'substance abuse' is often used instead of ' drug abuse' to make clear that substances such as alcohol and tobacco can be just as harmfully misused as heroin and cocaine.

We live in a society in which the medicinal end social use substance is widespread. For example, an aspirin is often used to quiet a headache. Wine is thought to ha necessary for social occasions. Some people drink coffee to get going in the morning. Others consider a cigarette is good for the nerves.

When do these socially acceptable end obviously constructive uses of a substance become misuses？ First of all, most substances taken in excess will produce side-effects such as poisoning or intense perceptual distortion. Repeated use of a substance can also lead to physical addiction or substance dependence. Dependence is marked first by an increased tolerance, with more and more of the substance required to produce the desired effect, and then by the appearance of unpleasant withdrawal symptoms when the substance is discontinued.

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A．That drugs should not be used without doctors' advice.

B．That drugs and substances are different.

C．That substances should be used in a scientific way.

D．That the misuse of substances is harmful.

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.

听力原文：About 1 in 20 adults in the United States cannot read English. A new federal study shows that adults made little progress in their reading skills between 1992 and 2003. The National Assessment of Adult Literacy is the most important test of bow well adult Americans can read. Researchers tested 19,000 people over the age of 16. The study represents an adult population of 222 million.

Those who took part were tested on bow well they could read and understand information used in everyday life. The study found that 11 million adults, or 5 percent, cannot read English. They could not answer even the easiest written questions. 4 million of than most likely cannot speak English either. The study shows that more than 40 percent of adults can perform. only simple reading activities. For many, even that can ha difficult. 56 percent of adults can perform. moderate or complex activities. Moderate can mean finding information in a book. Of that number, 13 percent can perform. complex tasks like comparing two different newspaper comments. Researchers say part of the problem is that many young Americans do not read as much for pleasure anymore. Also, than are greater numbers of non-English speaking immigrants. Yet, compared to the last study in 1992, adult reading skills were about the same or lower across every level of education. This was true even among people who have completed college. The Department of Education says the literacy findings show the need for reforms especially at the high school level.

How many people were tested in the study？

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A．19 thousand.

B．11 million.

C．222 million.

D．4 million.

听力原文：M: Hi, Cassie!

W: Hello, John, How are you？

M: I'm fine. Where are you heading？

W: Oh, I'm on my way home from work.

M: I didn't know you had a job.

W: I work part time at a supermarket.

M: What do you do then？

W: I work in the produce section, wrapping fresh fruits and vegetables and putting them on shelves. Sometimes when it really gets busy, I work at the check-out counter. Have you got a job, John？

M: Yes. I do yard work for people, you know, cutting grass, raking leaves, pulling weeds, things like that.

W: I'd like doing that. It must be nice to work outdoors.

M: Sometimes it is, except when it rains or snows or gets too hot or too cold or...

W: Ha, ha. I guess every job has its drawbacks. There are times when I get pretty tired of carrying things at my job. Have to earn money for school.

M: Me, too. Tuition sure is high, isn't it？ Well, I'd better get going. Take care.

W: You too. It was great seeing you, John.

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A．To the supermarket.

B．To school.

C．To her home.

D．To work outdoors.

Part B

Directions: You will hear four dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have 10 seconds to check your answer to each question. You will hear each piece ONLY ONCE.

听力原文：M: Hi, Cheryl.

W: Hello, Phil. How are you ？

M: I'm fine. Where are you heading？

W: Oh, I'm on my way home from work.

M: I didn't know you had a job.

W: Yeah. I work part-time at a supermarket.

M: What do you do there？

W: I work in the produce section, trimming and wrapping fresh fruits and vegetables. I also stock shelves. Sometimes when it really gets busy, I work at the checkout counter. Have you got a job, Phil？

M: Yeah. I do yard work for people, you know, cutting grass, raking leaves, pulling weeds, things like that.

W: I'd like doing that. It must be nice to work outdoors.

M: Sometimes it is, except when it rains or snows or gets too hot or too cold or...

W: Ha, Ha, I guess every job has its drawbacks. There are times when I get pretty tired of carrying things around at my job, but a job is a job. Gotta earn money for school.

M: Me too. Tuition sure is high, isn't it？ Well, I'd better get going. I've got to plant some trees for my neighbours this afternoon.

W: Well, don't work too hard. Holding down a job, going to class, studying, sometimes it can become too much for one person. Take it easy.

M: You, too. It was great seeing you, Cheryl!

What does Cheryl do at her supermarket job？

A．She sells fruit and vegetables.

B．She puts groceries out on the shelves.

C．She helps customers to carry groceries.

D．She is in charge of cashing money.