听力原文：In many places in the world today, the poor are getting poorer while the rich are

A．He should be careful when using his credit cards.

B．He ought to sell his car to save money.

C．He should stop spending money on entertainment.

D．He ought to find a cheaper apartment in the downtown area.

A．A small place with a nice view of the city.

B．A spacious apartment that includes cable TV.

C．An apartment downtown with free parking.

D．An apartment outside the downtown area.

听力原文：M: Uh, could I borrow a few bucks until payday? I'm a little short of cash.

W: Uh, yeah, I guess, but I'm running out of money myself, and you still owe me $ 20 from last week. And Mom and your friend Bob said you borrowed money from them this past week. How are things going anyway?

M: Well, not very well. To be honest, I'm really in debt, and I can't seem to make ends meet these days.

W: What do you mean? I thought you found a great job recently.

M: Well, 1 do have a job, but I've used my credit cards to pay off a lot of things recently, but now, I can't seem to pay the money off.

W: Well, let me see if I can help you. How much money do you spend on your apartment?

M: Uh, I pay $ 890 on rent for the apartment downtown.., not including utilities and cable TV. But the place has a wonderful view of the city.

W: Uh, $ 890! Why are you paying so much for such a small place when you could find a cheaper one somewhere outside of the downtown area?

M: Yeah, I guess.

W: Okay. How much money do you spend on food a month'?

M: $6007!

W: And what about transportation?

M: Oh, I commute to work everyday in my new sports car, but I got a great deal, and my monthly payments are only $ 450. Come outside and take a look. We can go for drive!

W: No, I've heard enough. You've got to cut down on your spending, or you'll end up broke. I suggest you get rid of your credit cards, cut back on your entertainment expenses, and sell your ear. Take public transportation from now on.

M: Sell my car? ! I can't date without a ear. What am I going to say? "Uh, could you meet me downtown at the bus stop at 7:00? Come on!"

W: And you need to create a budget for yourself and stick to it, and start with paying off your bills, starting with me. You owe me $ 50 dollars.

M: Fifty dollars! Wait, I only borrowed $ 20 from you last week. How did you come up with $ 50?

W: Financial consulting fees. My advice is worth at least $ 30!

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A．His friend.

B．His sister.

C．His mother.

D．His colleague.

She mast have missed the train.

W: I think so. But I hope she won't miss the next one. Otherwise she will be late for the opening address of the conference.

Q: What's the woman worried about?

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A．Joan may have taken a wrong train.

B．Joan won't come to the conference.

C．Joan will miss the next conference.

D．Joan may be late for the opening speech.

ugh.

W: I think I still have to get to used to his sense of humor.

Q: What does the woman mean?

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A．She must learn to understand John's humor better.

B．She enjoys John's humor a great deal.

C．She doesn't appreciate John's humor.

D．She thinks John is not funny enough.

听力原文：W: Do you know Jim works as a dishwasher at a restaurant around the corner?

M: It isn't a bad job to start with. 1 wouldn't mind that job for the summer if no others are available.

Q: What does the man mean?

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A．He likes the job of a dish-washer because it pays well.

B．He thinks it's important to have a good job from the beginning.

C．He hates to be a dish-washer because it's boring.

D．He would work as a dish-washer in summer if he has to.

听力原文：M: I forgot all about the two o'clock meeting. Tom's going to kill me!

W: Oh, god. I can see why you're upset. It can be really annoying when something important sweeps your mind.

Q: What's the woman's attitude towards the man's forgetfulness?

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A．She's scornful.

B．She's angry.

C．She's sympathetic.

D．She's worried.

听力原文：W: It's nearly ten o'clock. Let's listen to the weather forecast.

M: Here's the weather forecast. Fog is spreading from the east and it'll affect all areas by mid-night. It'll be heavy in some places.

Q: What's the weather forecast'?

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A．There will be heavy fog in all areas.

B．There will be heavy rain by midnight.

C．There will be heavy fog in the east.

D．There will be fog in all areas by midnight.

company have been very poor recently.

W: I've always worked hard. Would you be kind enough to give me a month's time so that I can find a new job?

Q: What has happened to the woman?

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A．She has been dismissed for her poor performance.

B．She has been fired by the company.

C．She has been granted leave for one month.

D．She has been offered a new job.

听力原文：W: What an accident! If you had been careful, things would not be as they are.

M: What do you mean? It was my fault? If it were, surely I will take all responsibility for it,

Q: What does the man mean?

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A．He is not to blame.

B．It was his fault.

C．He will accept all responsibility.

D．He will be more careful next time.