Many a famous pop star（）in the concert tonight, so I'm looking forward to it very much

Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the

The【B1】______profession, or "show business", attracts many young people.【B2】______, only very few can hope to become famous and【B3】______. Talent is not enough, because show business is as【B4】______as any other business. A【B5】______must change his "act" in order to follow the taste of the moment. This is true for actors, dancers and【B6】______, but perhaps most of all for singers.

  A pop singer must either give the public what they already want, or he must find a new way of singing that will【B7】______their attention. Even when he has【B8】______, and his records ale sold everywhere, he cannot relax.  Then he must work harder than ever to stay popular,【B9】______

  The life of a successful pop singer is not at all easy. He can only relax when he is alone,【B10】______. Tile tans are the most important people in the world for the singer. They buy his records, they go to his concerts, and the); make him rich and famous but they can be very annoying, too. Sometimes their enthusiasm gets to be hysterical.【B11】______. Many singers have been forced to hide.

  A pop singer has to spend a lot of money on clothes, because he must always look smart, or, at any rate, different.

【B1】

Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the

The entertainment profession, or "show business", attracts many young people. 【B1】______, only very few can hope to become famous and 【B2】______ Talent is not enough, because show business is as 【B3】______ as any other business. A 【B4】______ must change his "act" in order to 【B5】______ the taste of the moment. This is true for actors, dancers and 【B6】______, but perhaps most of all for singers.

  A pop singer must either give the public what they already want, or he must find a new way of singing that will attract their attention. Even when he has 【B7】______, and his records are sold everywhere, he cannot 【B8】______. Then he must work harder than ever to stay popular, 【B9】____________.

  The life of a successful pop singer is not at all easy. He can only relax when he is alone, 【B10】____________. The fans are the most important people in the world for the singer. They buy his records, they go to his concerts, and they make him rich and famous but they can be very annoying, too. Sometimes their enthusiasm gets to be hysterical. 【B11】____________. Many singers have been forced to hide.

  A pop singer has to spend a lot of money on clothes, because he must always look smart, or, at any rate, different.

【B1】

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：  In the early 1960s a new sound was heard, very different from anything, which had so far come from the American side of the Atlantic. This was the Liverpool, or northwestern "beat". Situated on the river Mersey in the north-eastern corner of the industrial Black Country, Liverpool was not a place that anyone visited for fun. Until the 1960s it was known only as one of Britain's largest ports. Then, overnight, it became world famous as the birthplace of the new pop culture which, in a few years, swept across Britain and America, and most countries of the Western world.

  The people responsible for the pop revolution were four Liverpool boys who called themselves The Beatles. They played in small clubs in the back streets of the city. Unlike famous solo stars who had their songs written for them, The Beatles wrote their own words and music.

  Some pop groups, in particular the Rolling Stones, did more than just entertain. They wrote words that were deliberately intended to shock. They represented the anger and bitterness of youth struggling for freedom against authority.

  The Beatles finally won the affection and admiration of people of all ages and social backgrounds. Their songs became more serious. They wrote not only of love, but also of death and old age and poverty and daily life. They were respected by many intellectuals, and by some serious musicians. Largely thanks to The Beatles, pop music has grown into an immense and profitable industry.

Which of the following is NOT true about Liverpool?

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：  In the early 1960s a new sound was heard, very different from anything, which had so far come from the American side of the Atlantic. This was the Liverpool, or northwestern "beat". Situated on the river Mersey in the northeastern corner of the industrial Black Country, Liverpool was not a place that anyone visited for fun. Until the 1960s it was known only as one of Britain's largest ports. Then, overnight, it became world famous as the birthplace of the new pop culture which, in a few years, swept across Britain and America, and most countries of the Western world.

  The people responsible for the pop revolution were four Liverpool boys who called themselves The Beatles. They played in small clubs in the back streets of the city. Unlike the famous solo stars who had their songs written for them, The Beatles wrote their own words and music.

  Some pop groups, in particular the Rolling Stones, did more than just entertain. They wrote words that were deliberately intended to shock. They represented the anger and bitterness of youth struggling for freedom against authority.

  The Beatles finally won the affect/on and admiration of people of all ages and social backgrounds. Their songs became more serious. They wrote not only of love, but also of death and old age and poverty and daily life. They were respected by many intellectuals and by some serious musicians. Largely thanks to The Beatles, pop music has grown into an immense and profitable industry.

Which of the following is NOT true about Liverpool?

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：  In the early 1960s a new sound was heard, very different from anything, which had so far come from the American side of the Atlantic. This was the Liverpool, or northwestern "beat". Situated on the river Mersey in the northeastern comer of the industrial Blank Country, Liverpool was not a place that anyone visited for fun. Until the 1960s it was known only as one of Britain's largest ports. Then, overnight, it became world famous as the birth place of the new pop culture which, in a few years, swept across Britain and America, and most countries of the Western world.

  The people responsible for the pop revolution were four Liverpool boys who called themselves The Beatles. They played in small clubs in the back streets of the city. Unlike the famous solo stars who had their songs written for them, The Beatles wrote their own words and music.

   Some pop groups, in particular the Rolling Stones, did more than just entertain. They wrote words that were deliberately intended to shock. They represented the anger and bitterness of youth struggling for freedom against authority.

  The Beatles finally won the affection and admiration of people of all ages and social backgrounds. Their songs became more serious. They wrote not only of love, but also of death and old age and poverty and daily life. They were respected by many intellectuals and by some serious musicians, largely thanks to The Beatles, pop music has grown into an immense and profitable industry.

Which of the following is NOT true about Liverpool?

听力原文：The entertainment profession, or" show business", attracts many young people. Unf

听力原文：M: Who is the most famous person in Thailand？W: Tata Young, I think. She's not on

听力原文： The entertainment profession, or" show business", attracts many young people. Unfortunately, only very few can hope to become famous and prosperous. Talent is not enough, because show business is as competitive as any other business. Without a good manager, a performer can never hope to succeed. This is true for actors, dancers and comedians, but perhaps most of all for singers.

 "Pop" stands for" popular", and a pop singer has to work very hard to become popular. He must either give the public what they already want, or he must find a new way of singing that will attract their attention. Even when he has succeeded and his records are sold everywhere, he cannot relax.

 The life of a successful pop singer is not at all easy. He can only relax when he is alone, because everything he does is watched and reported in the special newspaper written for the" fans". The fans are the most important people in the world for a singer. They buy his records, they go to his concert, and make him rich and famous. But they can be very annoying, too. Sometimes their enthusiasm gets so hysterical that they do anything to get a" souvenir". They steal handkerchiefs, they tear off buttons, and they even cut off pieces of the unfortunate singer's hair. Many singers have been forced to hide. A pop singer has to spend a lot of money on clothes, because he must always look smart, or, at any rate, different. He must have a luxurious car. And-most important-he must always keep smiling for the benefit of his public.

听力原文：M: Who is the most famous person in Thailand?

W: Tata Young, I think. She's not only famous in Thailand but Asia too.

M: I heard that Ronald McDonald joins his hands together in Thailand. Is it true?

W: Yes, you can see him at Radomen Road and in Central Plaza.

M: Is Muay Thai really popular or is it a myth?

W: Yes, it's very popular but not among the young people. Sor Ploenchit is the famous one. You can see him fight at Lumpini Stadium.

M: How many days does it rain in one year in Thailand?

W: In Thailand we have three seasons but actually we have just two because in the winter it is not very cold. So in the raining season we have almost one hundred days per year. So when it rains we will get wet and have a lot of traffic jam.

M: In terms of fashion, what is the most popular thing right now in Thailand?

W: It depends on each personality, but mostly we like colorful color.

M: What kind of Japanese food is there in Thailand?

W: There are so many kinds of Japanese food in Thailand, such as sushi, takoyaki, green tea.

M: Do most Thai people like to eat Japanese food? If so, what do they like? If not, why not?

W: Yes, Japanese food is very popular in Thailand, like we have sushi and ramen in here.

M: What kind of music do most young Thai people listen to?

W: Well, mostly pop and pop rock because Thai youngsters like to listen to love songs.

M: What kind of sports do most young Thai people play?

W: Soccer you cart see a lot of people play soccer during the break in school.

M: Do moat Thai people like Chinese food?

W: My answer is yes because some of us are inherited from the Chinese. Chinese and Thai have many things in common. For example, we also celebrate the same Chinese New Year.

SECTION BPASSAGESDirections: In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to th

SECTION BPASSAGESDirections: In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to th