I think we must take advantage of every chance to practice our English.

听力原文：W: I think typing is easy, don't you？

M: No, I don't. I think it's very hard.

W: Well, Wang Hua started practicing last month and he's already very good at it.

M: Really？ Good for him. He must have practiced very hard.

W: I suppose to.

How long does it take Wang Hua to be good at typing？

A．One month.

B．More than one month.

C．Two months.

听力原文：M: Hi, Anne. Please come in and take a seat.

W: Well, I can't stay long. I've still got these papers to mark, but I thought I'd check up your progress with the website.

M: Well, things are a little on hold right now. We've got a problem with the BBS. The free lance web designer was not as good as we initially thought she would be. She informed us last night that she could only do simple designing and that putting up a BBS is beyond her means.

W: Well, didn't you make a list of what you want from her at the beginning？

M: Not really, she was recommend by Jim and from what he told me, this lady sounded to be pretty qualified to do the job. I'm not asking for a terrific web design but to build up a structure with all the basic elements of web design.

W: Did you ask her why she wasn't frank with you in the beginning if she couldn't do the BBS？

M: I did. She said I didn't bring that up and that it was a communication problem. You know, I also realize that she is an amateur and is not what Jim has described exactly. That really gets me.

W: I know you must be feeling you're being cheated or something. So what do you plan to do now that she got the job half done？

M: I don't want to be mean but I, basically, I told her straight out I will not pay her full fees because she wasn't honest with me in the beginning and because of this it has costs me time and energy on this project since I have to search around for other people to complete the job.

W: That sounds fair. But I'm sure she must be very upset after all the work she's done.

M: Hey, but who's the loser here？ I don't think people should take up a job if it is not within their means to complete. That should teach her a lesson.

W: Well, it still means we need to find someone. I suggest we go back to our Dean and see if we can get extra funding somewhere in the Teacher Development Fund. Then we can get a professional to work at it.

M: We can try but I think we haven't got a hope in hell.

(23)

A．The designer couldn't handle the BBS.

B．The BBS failed.

C．The design was too bad.

D．The designer was out.

听力原文：M: (22)I would like to rent a car with a good stereo for a whole month.

W: I think you made the right choice. Come to us. We have a wide selection of vehicles you can choose from. All our cars have stereos in them, and also air conditioning.

M: Good. (22)I am here visiting my girlfriend. I want her to have a good time.

W: Oh, is that so？ Well, let me show you something she might like. It's on our back lot.

M: This is a Porsche! But I probably can't afford it. It must be really expensive.

W: Well, (23) it's only $ 500 a month. You see, this car has a lot of miles on it. That's why it's so cheap. But it's in nice shape, isn't it？

M: Yes, it almost looks new.

W: Take a seat inside and see what you think.

M: OK. Wow, it's so cool.

W: So you will take the Porsche then, sir？

M: Yes, and I want to buy the insurance too. I think it's necessary.

W: You're smart to buy it. (23)At 45 dollars for three days, it is a good deal.

M: Can I return the car in San Francisco？

W: San Francisco？ No, sir. (24)We only have this office here. You will have to return it here.

M: Really？ I heard in America you can return rental cars in different cities.

W: No, sir. That's only with the very big companies. I'm sorry, but this car must be returned to this lot. Do you still want the car, sir？

M: Yes. It will be fun. Driving back down the coast. My girlfriend will like it.

W: It would be a beautiful drive.

M: Where are the keys？

W: (25)Just a moment, sir. We have to finish filling out the forms first.

(23)

A．Because he will have a month-long business trip in a strange city.

B．Because he needs a car to go to work but he can't afford to buy one.

C．Because he wants to make his girlfriend happy during his stay.

D．Because he wants to pass the driving test and needs practice.

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer.

听力原文：M: I'm going to Mr. Blair's house. I have to take Jenny to the hospital at once, and I need to borrow his car.

W: Why don't we buy one ourselves？ Think how convenient it would be. We can go anywhere we want, and at anytime.

Q: What does the woman suggest the man do？

(12)

A．Borrow Mr. Blair's car.

B．Buy a car of their own.

C．Drive Jenny to the hospital.

D．Go anywhere the man wants to.

W: That's interesting. I should like to hear what people think about advertising.

M: [19] What's there to say？ We must have advertising, mustn't we？

W: Why？

M: Well, [19] we wouldn't know what there was to buy if we didn't have advertisements.

W: Yes, that's true up to a point. Advertisements provide information that we need. If someone has produced a new article, naturally, the seller wants to tell us about it.

M: Yes. And the advertisements tell us which product is the best.

W: Do they？ I don't think so. Every manufacturer says that his product is the best or at least tries to give the impression. [20] Only one can be the best, so the others are misleading, aren't they？

M: Well, in a way, I suppose. But we don't have to believe them, do we？

W: Are you saying that advertisements aren't effective？ I don't think that intelligent businessmen will spend millions of dollars on advertising if nobody believes the advertisements, do you？

M: Perhaps not. But after all, it's their money that they are spending.

W: Is it？ I think not. The cost of advertising is added to the price of the article. [21] You and I and all the other people who buy the article pay for the advertising.

M: Well, I suppose we get something for our money… some information.

W: Yes, [20] but don't forget it's often misleading information, and sometimes harmful.

M: Harmful？

W: What about advertisements designed to persuade young people to smoke cigarettes？ Wouldn't you say they are harmful？

M: You've given me a lot to think about. I'm quite looking forward to the debate now.

(20)

A．Neutral.

B．Cautious.

C．Favorable.

D．Negative.

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer.

听力原文：W: Frank, we' ve got a problem. We don' t have enough money to pay the rent this month. I think I' d better ask Mom and Dad for a loan, or ask my boss for a raise.

M: Well, I don' t know. But maybe I'd better not take another English course this semester.

Q: What is the problem they are talking about？

(12)

A．Their parents cut back loan.

B．The woman doesn't want Frank to take another English course.

C．They can't pay the rent this month.

D．The woman's boss refused to give her a raise.

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer.

听力原文：M: Would you like to take a break and get a soda？ We have had a long day.

W: Would I ever! I really need something refreshing.

Q: What does the woman mean？

(12)

A．She'd rather take a break later.

B．She likes the suggestion.

C．She never drinks soda.

D．She doesn't think he is serious.

听力原文：M: Hello, I have a reservation for tonight.

W: Your name, please.

M: Nelson, Charles Nelson.

W: Ok, Mr. Nelson. That's a room for five and...

M: But excuse me, you mean a room for five pounds？ I didn't know the special was so good.

W: No, no, no...according to our records, a room for 5 guests was booked under your name.

M: No, no...hold on. You must have two guests under the name.

W: Ok, let me check this again. Oh, here we are.

M: Yeah？

W: Charles Nelson, a room for one for the 19th...

M: Wait, wait. It's for tonight, not tomorrow night.

W: Ern..., I don't think we have any rooms for tonight. There's a conference going on in town and...er, let's see...yeah, no rooms.

M: Oh, come on! You must have something, anything!

W: Well, let...let me check my computer here...Ah!

M: What？

W: There has been a cancellation for this evening. A honeymoon suite is now available.

M: Great, I'll take it.

W: But, I'll have to charge you 150 pounds for the night.

M: What？ I should get a discount for the inconvenience!

W: Well, the best I can give you is a 10% discount plus a ticket for a free continent breakfast.

M: Hey, isn't the breakfast free anyway？

W: Well, only on weekends.

M: I want to talk to the manager.

W: Wait, wait, wait...Mr. Nelson, I think I can give you an additional 15% discount...

(23)

A．The hotel clerk had put his reservation under another name.

B．The hotel clerk insisted that he didn't make any reservation.

C．The hotel clerk tried to take advantage of his inexperience.

D．The hotel clerk couldn't find his reservation for that night.

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer.

听力原文：M: Please sit down, Miss Brown. I have seen your resume. Could you tell me which position you want to apply for？ We have quite a few vacancies here.

W: Well, actually I am not sure. But I prefer to take the post of sales manager if you think I am qualified.

Q: Why does the woman come to meet the man？

(12)

A．Because she has an appointment with the man.

B．Because she has an appointment with the sales manager.

C．Because she wants to find a job.

D．Because she wants to make sure if she can find a vacancy.

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer.

听力原文：M: Please take me to the Beijing Hotel quickly, or I'll miss the business.

W: I don't know, but I'll try. With traffic so heavy it will take at least forty more.

Q: What do we learn from the conversation？

(12)

A．Tile man will arrive at the hotel only fourteen minutes late.

B．The man has a quarter to get to the hotel.

C．The man will certainly miss his business.

D．The woman does not think she will be able to drive quickly.