China can speed up its economy development _____ she puts all her attention to it.

听力原文：M: What do you think of the campus Network？

W: I think it still needs further improvements; it was only set up a few months ago.

M: I think it's a fantastic idea to have every department's computers connected. But it's a pity you can only access the China Education and Research Network within the campus Network. You can't visit some domestic websites, not to mention the international ones.

W: You are right. But with your own desktop and a modem, you won't have this problem.

M: Then you will have another problem. The connection speed sometimes slows to a trickle and it really puts users in a pickle.

W: Come on, you have to face it, the number of netizens, I mean, the Internet surfers, is growing so fast in China. There is good news, though. Some telecom departments have started increasing the bandwidth of Internet connection, so the transmission is expected to speed up at the end of this year.

M: Wow, I think it's not only good news for the average Internet surfer, but also wonderful for online education in China.

W: Yeah, with online education, the long-distance education in China will expand a lot. Students, used to studying radio or television programs, now can have another alternative.

M: For many people who can not study on a fixed schedule, online education should suit them best.

W: Oh, sure. Online education gives students enough flexibility, and what's more important, their studies are entirely interactive. You turn in your homework and then get the teacher's comments in no time.

M: I hope China can set up more net colleges; anyone who can not study in a traditional college can thus have access to higher education.

W: It's not a hope but already reality now. That's why some people say the Internet is an equalizer. It allows people access information more readily, thus narrowing the gap between the haves and the have nots.

(20)

A．Workers.

B．Students.

C．Engineers.

D．Businessmen.

听力原文：W: Can you speed up a little？ I'll be late for my flight.

M: Don't worry. I'm taking a short cut, and we'll make it on time.

Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers？

(13)

A．Customer and waiter.

B．Customer and salesman.

C．Passenger and taxi-driver.

D．Passenger and steward.

China is trying its best to speed up its (economy) ______ development.

SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST

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

听力原文： The United States and China have reached an agreement that lifts Chinese trade barriers and opens the way for Beijing to join the World Trade Organization. The agreement was announced in Beijing Monday after 6 days of hard bargaining. It offers US farmers and businesses access to the Chinese telecommunications, banking and insurance industries. But the US Congress will have to grant Beijing normal trade status before US producers can enjoy the benefits of wider Chinese markets. The agreement is winning praise from government and business leaders worldwide. President Clinton applauded Chinese leaders for committing their country m open markets. Japan’s foreign minister said he hopes China’s trade talks with other countries will speed up now so that Beijing can speedily join the World Trade Organization. UN Secretary General Kofi Annan called the accord a major step toward giving China its rightful place in the multi-lateral trading system.

According to the passage, before the agreement was announced Monday, the two sides had been bargaining for ______days.

A．4

B．5

C．6

D．7

SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST

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

听力原文： The United States and China have reached an agreement that lifts Chinese trade barriers and opens the way for Beijing to join the World Trade Organization. The agreement was announced in Beijing Monday after 6 days of hard bargaining. It offers US farmers and businesses access to the Chinese telecommunications, banking and insurance industries. But the US Congress will have to grant Beijing normal trade status before US producers can enjoy the benefits of wider Chinese markets. The agreement is winning praise from government and business leaders worldwide. President Clinton applauded Chinese leaders for committing their country m open markets. Japan’s foreign minister said he hopes China’s trade talks with other countries will speed up now so that Beijing can speedily join the World Trade Organization. UN Secretary General Kofi Annan called the accord a major step toward giving China its rightful place in the multi-lateral trading system.

According to the passage, before the agreement was announced Monday, the two sides had been bargaining for ______days.

A．4

B．5

C．6

D．7

ple's life level.

A．economical

B．economy

C．economic

D．economics

In the new century, the Asia-Pacific economic development is faced with both opportunities and challenges. The region-wide and world economic slowdown and particularly the September 11 attacks have added to the difficulties and uncertainties of our regional economy. Having said that, I wish to stress that in the long run, the Asia-Pacific economic prospect is broad and bright. As long as we seize the opportunities brought by economic globalization and scientific and technological revolution, stick to open regionalism, enhance regional cooperation and adopt strong macro-economic measures to speed up restructuring, we will be able to overcome difficulties and open up new dimensions for growth and prosperity in our region. China cannot develop in isolation of the world, and the world cannot achieve global prosperity without the development of China. China is an important member of the Asia- Pacific and international community. Over the past 20 years, China has maintained a sustained, rapid and healthy economic development. An all-directional opening-up pattern is basically up and running. In the new century, we will continue to adhere to our independent foreign policy of peace, which is aimed at promoting world peace and stability, common growth and prosperity. We will continue to develop friendly relations and cooperation with the rest of the world on the basis of equality, reciprocity and mutual benefit. And we will continue to pursue the policy of opening-up, deepen the reform and devote ourselves to economic development. China’s economy will converge with that of the world faster with more solid strides. 13. What happens to the Asia-Pacific economic development in the new century？

A、It is faced with both opportunities and challenges.

B、It comes across with a lot of serious problems.

C、It develops smoothly and rapidly.

D、It opens up new dimensions for growth and prosperity.

about the schedule？ I mean the schedule for the marketing of our speed bicycle range, because I remember clearly that this range was going to be launched NEXT month. Well, I understand that we can be flexible, but did I just miss anything about the change in the schedule？

？You will hear another five recordings.

？For each recording, decide what the speaker is doing.

？Write one letter (A-H) next to the number of the recording.

？Do not use any letter more than once. There are some extra letters which you do not need to use

？You will hear the five recordings twice.

A．inviting comments

B．raising an objection

C．opening and setting agenda

D．interrupting

E．interpreting a trend

F．defending himself/herself

G．offering support

H．ending a presentation