PART ONE LISTENING COMPREHENSION

SECTION A

Directions: In this section, you’ll hear 6 conversations between 2 speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by 3 choices. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter (A, B or C) on the question booklet.

You will hear each conversation TWICE。

Conversation 1

1. What does the woman do in the group?

A. Play the violin.                       B. Play the piano.                        C. Sing for the group.

2. How often will the group meet?

A. Once a week.                          B. Twice a week.                         C. Every other week.

Conversation 2

3. Where does the man want to live?

A. In a big city.                            B. In the country.                 C. In the mountain.

4. Why couldn’t the woman sleep well at night?

A. She was not used to the silence.

B. She was too tired to go to sleep.

C. She was afraid of the noise made by the birds.

Conversation 3

5. How much money was there in the purse?

A. About $ 15.                                B. About $50.                       C. About $ 55.

6. Where did the woman most probably leave her purse?

A. In the street.                            B. In the coffee shop.               C. In the shoe department.

Conversation 4

7. Who worked at the boys’ camp last summer?

A. Steve.                                    B. Steve’s sister.                          C. Wendy.

8. Why does the woman want to get a job at the hotel?

A. A friend of hers worked there last summer.

B. She likes making bed and cleaning bathrooms.

C. She can make good money.

9. What kind of job is the man probably not interested in now?

A. Cutting grass.                         B. Working in the open air.          C. A job connected with his learning.

Conversation 5

10. What does the man want to find out?

A. The cost of taking a taxi.         B. How to get to a hotel.                  C. The nearest bus stop.

11. How many possibilities does the woman suggest?

A. 2.                                  B. 3.                                  C. 4.

12. Which of the following is true about the man's final decision?

A. Checking the schedule.            B. Taking a taxi.                         C. Waiting for another bus.

 

Conversation 6

13. Where does the conversation most probably take place?

A. On a plane.              B. On a train.                                C. In a restaurant.

14. Why is the man worried?

A. This is his first time abroad.

B. He cannot arrive on time.

C. He has never seen his grandson.

15. When did the man first see Europe?

A. Recently.                    B. After his wife’s death.                     C. During the Second World War.

SECTION B

Directions: In this section, you’ll hear mini-talk. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you’ve got. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS.

You’ll hear the mini-talk TWICE.

Topic: 16._________ in the post office

 

Time	At two o’clock 17.
Victim	The main post office
Robbers’ appearance	With a gun, handkerchiefs 18. _____________
The inspector’s action	* ordered others to be in the street outside * ordered some of his men to wear ordinary clothes * 19. ____________
20. ____________	The three men were caught in the act.

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Arrive on time. Introduce yourself in a polite manner. Read company materials while you wait. Have a firm handshake. Listen. Use body language to show interest. Smile and nod to the interviewers. Ask about the next thing you should do. Thank the interviewer. Write a thank-you letter to anyone you have spoken to.                   For more information, please visit jobweb.com                     368 Cooper Square, New York.

If you want to work in an office, where can you get the forms to fill in?

   A. jobweb.com                            B. Atlantic City Beach Office.

   C. 368 Cooper Square, New York, NY         D. 866 United, New York, NY 10017.

What does a person need most to be the one-hour weekday job?

   A. He should he cheerful, dependable, and easy-going.

   B. He has to work from Monday to Friday.

   C. He can remain calm in a difficult situation.

   D. He can welcome guests and deal with phone calls.

According to the above information, what is the right thing to do when you?

   A. To keep close to the beach.              B. To dive into unknown waters.

   C. To use floating toys on the water.         D. To swim soon after lunch.

The best title for the last piece of information would be_________.

   A. Tips on Showing Interest in a Job              B. Stops to a Successful Interview

   C. Advice on Introducing Yourself Politely       D. of Body Language in an Interview

______ part that women _______ in society is great.

A. The; play  B. A; take  C. A; play  D. The; take

Part III  Reading Comprehension (30 marks)

     Directions: Read the following three passages., Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B,C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.

L1PITOR

ABOUT LIPITOR   Lipitor is a prescription medicine．Along with diet and exercise，it lowers “bad，’ cholesterol(胆固醇)in your blood．It can also raise “good'’ cholesterol·   Lipitor can lower the risk of heart attack in patients with several common risk factors， including family history of early heart disease，high blood pressure，age and smokin9·

WHO IS LIPITOR FOR? Who can take LIPITOR： ．People who cannot lower their cholesterol enough with diet and exercise ·Adults and children over l0  Who should NOT take LIPITOR：   ．Women who are pregnant，may be pregnant，or may become pregnant. Lipitor may harm   your unborn baby． ．women who are breast-feeding．Lipitor can pass into your breast milk and may harm   your baby． ·People with liver(肝脏)problems

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF LIPITOR  Serious side effects in a small number of people： ．Muscle(肌肉)problems that can lead to kidney(肾脏)problems，including kidney failure ．Liver problems．Your doctor may do blood tests to check your liver before you start   Lipitor and while you are taking it． Call your doctor right away if you have： ．Unexplained muscle pain or weakness，especially if you have a fever or feel very fired ．Swelling of the face，lips，tongue，and／or throat that may cause difficulty in breathing or   swallowing ·Stomach pain  Some common side effects of LIPITOR are： ·Muscle pain ·Upset stomach ·Changes in some blood tests

HOW TO TAKE LIPITOR  DO： ’Take Lipitor as prescribed by your doctor． ‘Try to eat heart-healthy foods while you take Lipitor． ‘Take Lipitor at any time of day, with or without food． ‘If you miss a dose(一剂)，take it as soon as you remember．But ifit has been more than   12 hours since your missed dose，wait．Take the next dose at your regular time． Don’t： ‘Do not change or stop your dose before talking to your doctor． ·Do not stal-t new medicines before talking to your doctor．

1.What is a major function of Lipitor?

A. To help quit smoking.

   B. To control blood pressure.

C. To improve unhealthy diet.

D. To lower "bad" cholesterol.

2 Taking Lipitor is helpful for__________

A. breast-feeding women

   B. women who are pregnant

C. adults having heart disease

D. teenagers with liver problems

3. If it has been over 12 hours since you missed a dose, you should__________ .

  A. change the amount of your next dose   B, eat more when taking your next dose

C. have a dose as soon as you remember  D. take the next dose at your regular time

4. Which of the following is a common side effect of taking Lipitor?

A. Face swelling.            B. Upset stomach.

C. Kidney failure..           D. Muscle weakness.

5. What is the main purpose of the passage?

A. To teach patients ways for quick recovery.   

B. To present a report on a scientific research.

C. To show the importance of a good lifestyle.

D, To give information about a kind of medicine.