There are many famous people like Helen who faced difficulties with right attitude and conquered them positively. They are _______.

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: Excuse me, Helen. Could you make copies of this and hand them out to everyone who's coming to the meeting this afternoon?

W: Certainly, but I'll just have to wait until' the copier has been fixed. It shouldn't take long.

Q: What is the relationship between the man and the woman?

(12)

A．They are good friends.

B．They work together.

C．The man is repairing the photocopier for the woman.

D．They are meeting for the first time.

I told my friend Graham that I often cycle the two miles from my house to the town centre but un fortunately there is a big hill on the route. He replied, "You mean fortunately." He explained that I should be glad of the【C1】______ exercise that the hill provided.

My attitude to the hill has now changed. I used to【C2】______ as I approached it but now I tell myself the following. This hill will【C3】______ my heart and lungs and help me to lose weight and get【C4】______ . It will mean that I live longer. Finally as I wend my way up the incline I【C5】______ myself with the thought of all those silly people who pay money to go to a gym and sit on【C6】______ exercise bicycles when I can get the same【C7】______ for free. I have a smug smile of satisfaction【C8】______ I reach the top of the hill.

Problems are there to be faced and【C9】______ . We cannot achieve anything with an easy life. Helen Keller was the first deaf and blind person to gain a University degree. Her activism and writing proved inspirational. She wrote, "Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet.【C10】______ through experiences of trial and【C11】______ can the soul be strengthened,【C12】______ cleared, ambition inspired and success【C13】______ "

One of the main determinants of success in life is our attitude towards【C14】______ . From time to time we all face hardships, problems, accidents,【C15】______ and difficulties. Some are of our making but many confront us【C16】______ no fault of our own. Whilst we cannot choose the adversity we can choose our attitude towards it.

Douglas Bader was 21 when in 1931 he had both legs amputated following a flying accident. He was 【C17】______ to fly again and went on to become one of the leading flying aces in the Battle of Britain. He was a(n) 【C18】______ to others during the war. He said, "Don't listen to anyone who tells you that you can't do this or that.【C19】______ up your mind, you'll never use crutches or a stick, then have a go at everything. Go anywhere you want to. But never, never let them 【C20】______ you that things are too difficult or impossible."

【C1】

A．extra

B．excess

C．surplus

D．spare

I told my friend Graham that I often cycle the two miles from my house to the town centre but un fortunately there is a big hill on the route. He replied, "You mean fortunately." He explained that I should be glad of the【C1】______ exercise that the hill provided.

My attitude to the hill has now changed. I used to【C2】______ as I approached it but now I tell myself the following. This hill will【C3】______ my heart and lungs and help me to lose weight and get【C4】______ . It will mean that I live longer. Finally as I wend my way up the incline I【C5】______ myself with the thought of all those silly people who pay money to go to a gym and sit on【C6】______ exercise bicycles when I can get the same【C7】______ for free. I have a smug smile of satisfaction【C8】______ I reach the top of the hill.

Problems are there to be faced and【C9】______ . We cannot achieve anything with an easy life. Helen Keller was the first deaf and blind person to gain a University degree. Her activism and writing proved inspirational. She wrote, "Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet.【C10】______ through experiences of trial and【C11】______ can the soul be strengthened,【C12】______ cleared, ambition inspired and success【C13】______ "

One of the main determinants of success in life is our attitude towards【C14】______ . From time to time we all face hardships, problems, accidents,【C15】______ and difficulties. Some are of our making but many confront us【C16】______ no fault of our own. Whilst we cannot choose the adversity we can choose our attitude towards it.

Douglas Bader was 21 when in 1931 he had both legs amputated following a flying accident. He was 【C17】______ to fly again and went on to become one of the leading flying aces in the Battle of Britain. He was a(n) 【C18】______ to others during the war. He said, "Don't listen to anyone who tells you that you can't do this or that.【C19】______ up your mind, you'll never use crutches or a stick, then have a go at everything. Go anywhere you want to. But never, never let them 【C20】______ you that things are too difficult or impossible."

【C1】

A．extra

B．excess

C．surplus

D．spare

听力原文：M: Hi, Helen, I've been looking for you!

W: Really? Such a coincidence. I am also looking for you.

M: You don't know how difficult it is to find a car I want.

W: Have you been to the second-hand market?

M: Yes, but... didn't you tell me that when cars get older they get cheaper?

W: Sure! What happened?

M: I called in response to an ad yesterday for a very old car. It was priced somewhere over $10,000! Do you think I can get anything for $3,500?

W: Sure. I just heard about something I've wanted to talk to you about.

M: Oh, that's why you are looking for me, isn't it?

W: Yeah. My uncle's mother-in-law is 86 now, and recently her eyesight became very bad. That means she can't drive anymore, but she's got a 1978 Buick Century that would be perfect for you. M: Is it still good? How much do you think she wants?

W: It's really very good — only 43,000 miles on it. There's no rust on it, and the interior is like new. But there is certainly something wrong with it: it needs a tune-up, a new set of tires and if you buy it you'd better put all new hoses and ignition wires on it. They crack when they get old.

M: Anything else?

W: Maybe in about 10,000 miles the brakes would need attention.

M: That sounds like quite a bit of expense already!

W: But look, everything it needs will probably cost $500 or less. You could buy it for $2,150, I'm sure. So for a lot less than the $3,500 or so, you'd have a really good car that would last for years. M: It sounds better when you put it that way. When can I see it?

W: How about right now?

M: All right. Let's go.

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

19. What kind of a car does the man plan to buy?

20. Why can't the old lady drive anymore?

21. What do we learn about the car the woman recommends?

22. How much does the man need to spend on the car?

(23)

A．A cheap new car.

B．An extravagant new car.

C．An old Buick Century.

D．A used car that's a bargain.

Helen Keller, who was both blind and ______, overcame her inability with the help of her teacher, Ann Sullivan.

A、deafness

B、deafening

C、deaf

D、deafened