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Unit 1Section A1. A Africans. B Asians. C North Americans. D Europeans.2. A Its dull. B Its funny. C Its simple. D Its complicated.3. A1 Hes a dentist. B Hes a surgeon.C Hes a physician. D Hes a chemist.4. A The woman doesnt want to stay at home this evening.B The man doesnt want to go to the movies with the woman.C The woman doesnt want to go to the movies with the man.D The man is tired of work.5. A They get along successfully. B They are in difficulties.C They are divorced. D They love each other dearly.6. A Before Monday afternoon. B On Monday afternoon.C Before Thursday morning. D On Thursday morning.7. At He really doesnt know which team will win.B He thinks the weather will not make any difference.C He thinks they will lose if the weather is bad.D He has no opinion on the matter.8. A In a private house. B In a restaurant.C In a department store. D In an art supply shop.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A American geography. B American cultureC American terminology. D American holidays10. A It is a state, but it is quite small.B It is not in a state, but it is very large.C It a separate political division but not a state.D It is a territory classified as a commonwealth.11. A Puerto Rico. B New EnglandC Washington D.C. D ColumbiaQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A To apply for a Job in a major newspaper.B To inquire about the ad for the sublet.C To advertise for a very large Hat.D To fill a vacancy in the company.13. A A cafe. B A laundry C A fitness room. D A swimming pool14. A To pay the bills of the facilities.B To purchase the furniture.C To order the tenants credit report.D To order a copy of a history book.15. A Japan. B China C India. D CanadaPassage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A1 To lower the temperature to -10 as quickly as possible.B To lower the temperature to -14 as quickly as possible.C To lower the temperature to -18 as quickly as possible.D To lower the temperature to -24 as quickly as possible.17. A It can sweeten the fruit and brings out its natural juices.B The fruit will not stick to the container.C It can permit the fruit to freeze quicklyD Fruits and vegetables can spread out inside the freezer.18. A Some fruits are naturally sweet.B The wet pack method is better than the dry pack method.C Foods should not be frozen for more than once.Dl The faster the freezing process, the sweeter the taste of the food.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just hearcl.19. A They must provide their results.B They dont provide their results.C They cant provide their results even if they want to.D They can provide their results if they wish.20. A Tests take up too much time.B Students need much money to attend the test-preparation closes.C Higher scores are useless.D Tests are heavy burdens for students.21. A One of the first colleges to drop the requirement was Maine College.B Higher rates of students with test scores dont necessarily mean highergraduation rates.C Many students couldnt afford to attend the test-preparation classes.D Many people believed that students should not provide their results.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A They had to distinguish the smell.B They had to tell what is in the box.C They had to tell which smell they like.D They were asked to smell the boxes for a whole day.23. A They were asked to wear a T-shirt for six days.B They had to take activities to sweat.C They had to produce strong smells.D They couldnt take any activities during those days.24. A The women like the smell of men with genes totally similar to their own.B The women like the smell of men with genes totally different from their own.CJ The women like the smell of men with genes similar to their mother.D The women like the smell of men with genes similar to their father.25. A Men usually get troubled by smells.B Women are likely to get troubled by smells.C Women like different smells.D Men can recognize smells by smelling repeatedly. Section CAbout one in twenty adults in the United States cannot read English. A new(26) _ study shows that adults made little (27) _ in their reading skills between 1992 and 2003.The National (28) _ of Adult Literacy is the most important test of how well adult Americans can read. Researchers tested nineteen thousand people over the age of sixteen. The study (29) _ an adult population of two hundred twenty-twomillion. Those who took part were tested on how well they could read and understand information used in everyday life.The study found that eleven million adults, or five percent, cannot read English.They could not answer even the (30)_ written questions. Four million ofthem most likely cannot speak English cither. The study shows that more than fortypercent of adults can perform only simple reading activities. For many, even that can be difficult.Fifty-six percent of adults can perform moderate or complex activities. Moderatecan mean finding information in a book. Of that number, thirteen percent can performcomplex tasks like comparing two different newspaper (31) _.Researchers say pant of the problem is that many young Americans do not readas much for pleasure anymore. Also, there are greater numbers of non-English speaking (32)_.Reading skills can directly affect the ability to earn a living- The best readerswere found to earn up to twenty-eight thousand dollars a year more than those who(33)_ simple reading skills. (34)_.This was true even among people who have completed college.(35)_. But levels decreased among Hispaincs. Experts say, however, that while many Hispanics are unable to read in English, they may read well in Spanish.Overall, American adults improved the most in answering questions that involved numbers. (36) _. The department of Education says the literacy findings show the need for reforms especially at the high school level.Unit 21. A Ten minutes. B A quarter.C Half an hour. D Three quarters.2. A Because it is a bad movie.B Because her sister will not let her go.C Because her sister is having a baby.D Because she is taking care of her sisters children.3. A Because the ground is too hard for planting.B Because transportation is expensive from California.C Because there has been too much rain in California.D Because the planters are experimenting with new crops.4. A At the airport. B In a restaurant.C In a college information office. D At the deans home.5. A it is too long. B It contains one 1ie.C Ifs filled with lies. D It doesnt describe all her experience.6. A In the coffee house.B In the school cafeteria.C At home when she gets a ride and leaves the house early.D In the kitchen.7. A A gold necklace.B A pair of gold earrings and a gold necklace to match them.C A pair of gold earrings to match a gold necklace that she already had.D A pair of silver earrings because they were cheaper than the gold ones.8. A The boss was angry with good reason.B The boss didnt understand.C She wasnt at all upset.D She wanted a better design.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have heard.9. A In a shopping mall. B In a restaurant.C In a supermarket. D In an ocean park.10. A Rare. B Medium rare. C Medium. D Well-done.11. A Salad. B Steak. C Soup. D Potato.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have heard.12. A He was lovelorn. B He was laid off.C He had an accident. D He lost his pocket.13. A The company wanted to remain competitive.B The company wanted to employ some specialists.C The company went bankrupt.D The company wanted to buy out another company.14. A Because he was a green hand, and he couldnt satisfy his boss.B Because he did his job carelessly.C Because his skills had become outdated.D Because he was not dedicated to his company.15. A He should find another job.B He should go back to school to update his skills.C He should take a vacation.D He should buy some books about the Internet.Section BPassage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A They want to create a new language.B English is too complicated for them.C They want to be independent in language.D They want to establish a new government.17. A In l776. B In 1783. C In 1808. D In 1828.18. A Webster believed spelling rules should be complex.B Websters rule made American English easier to learn.C Webster wanted to create a new system of spelling.DJ Webster believed that not every part of a word should be spoken.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A To make computers available for people.B To help people understand how computers work.C To teach more people how lo fix computers themselves.D To help people learn more about computers.20. A A small town. B A private school.C A public library. D A project.21. A They cannot work together.B Computertowns are more successful.C Computertowns are more popular.D They rater for different people.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A Food and Agriculture Organization.B Fanners. C Farm animals. D Cement makers.23. A When they arc not stored properly, they can slowly get into the groundwater.B They are too poisonous to be stored correctly.C They can enter the environment no matter what measures farmers take.D When they are kept in structures with a floor made of cement, they can leakinto the floor.24. A Lead them to water directly.B Bring seawater to them.C Keep them away from water supplies with the use offences.D Pump groundwater for them.25. A How to be a good farmer.B How to prevent pollution of water supplies on farms.C How to feed large animals.D How to deal with fertilizers and poisons.Section CResearchers have found more evidence that suggests a relationship between race and rates of lung cancer among smokers. Some (26) _ have shown that blacks are more likely than whites to gel lung cancer from smoking.Researchers at the University of Southern California and the University of Hawaii did the new study. The New England (27) _ of Medicine (28)_the findings.The eight-year study (29)_ more than one hundred eighty thousand people. They provided (30) _ about their tobacco use and their diet as well as other information. They included (31) _ and former smokers and people who never smoked. Almost two thousand people in the study developed lung cancer.Researchers say (32) _ might help explain the racial and ethnic differences. There could be differences in how peoples bodies react to smoke. But (33) _ influences, including the way people smoke, could also make a difference.African-Americans and Latinos in the study reported smoking the fewest cigarettes per day. Whites were the heaviest smokers. (34)_ _. This could fill their lungs with more of the chemicals in tobacco that cause cancer.(35)_.Yet scientists know that some diseases effect different groups differently. And some drug companies have begun to develop racially targeted medicines.(36)_. The flame is BiDil. The agency called it a step toward the promise of personalized medicine.Unit 31. A At a bookstore. B At a bank.C At a club. D At a grocery store.2. A The house was in need of a paint job.B Her daughter was making too much noise in the house.C No one could sleep because their dog kept barking.D The house was burning and the daughter was awake to let the others know.3. A She works in a law office.B She works for an answering service.C She works at an employment agency.D She is a teacher.4. A History. B Psychology. C Anthropology. D Sociology,5. A Buy a boutique. B Buy a dress for his wile.C Talk 10 Mrs. Green. D Call Mr. Howard.6. A Dr. Johnsons class is already full,B The reserved spaces are for faculty only.C She will give the student a chance after he waits for a while.D No exceptions can be made with regard to registration policy.7. A At eight oclock. B Al eleven oclock.C At twelve oclock, D At two oclock.8. A To a museum, B To a wedding.C To New Mexico. D To visit a friend in Arizona.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A Advertising. B Business.C Web page design, D The intellectual rights.10. A Terrific. B Terrible. C Old-fashioned. D Awful.11. A Borrow some books on web page design techniques,B Protect the content of all web pages.C Click the picture to .cc the next page,D Study different web sites to learn about web page design.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard,12. A Because he doesnt understand the educational terminology.B Because he doesnt know when the application will be processed.C Because he wants lo complete his study as soon as possible.D Because he wants to transfer lo a normal university.13. A Colleges arc inexpensive while universities are very expensive.B College students can complete their studies in two years.C College students get a B.S. while university students get a B.A.D Colleges tend to be smaller schools while universities are usually larger ones.14. A Students can complete the first two years of their college education in such schools.B They are usually larger schools with more facilities.C Students can further their studies after they graduate from universities.D They are a special kind of high schools where all students study the same thing.15. AJ Two years. B Four years. C Three years. D Six years.Section BPassage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A Tuna. B Shark. C Swordfish. DCod.17. A Decrease the population of large fish.B So many metal hooks are needed.C Boats should be connected with each other.D The wires should be over one-hundred kilometers long.18. A Industrial fishing can destroy groups offish more slowly than in the past.B Modem methods wont damage the populations of large fish.C Therell be more good-lasting fish within ten to fifteen years.DJ Some fish will become smaller than their ancestors.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. AA heart attack. B A stroke.C Bleeding in the brain. D High blood pressure.20. A Minor stroke. B Ischemic stroke.C Hemorrhagic stroke. D Coma stroke,21. A There is bleeding into or around the brain.B His brain cells begin to die.C He can hardly move.D He can hardly speak.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A People doubled that most of the scores were too low.B Two students doubted their scores and asked lo have their tests scoreC Police found wrongly scored tests.D The College Board found that there was something wrong w computers.23. A The College Board should be punished for the accident.B Schools shouldnt accept the students who received wrong scores.C Students shouldnt be punished for the accident.D Students who received wrong scores could take the test for free next year.24. A Because humidity in the air caused the change of the answers position.B Because their answers were not clear on the answer sheets.C Because the teachers changed the position of the answers.D Because (he computers scanned the answers only once.25. A Schools will reconsider the students they rejected before their SAT scores are increased.B If a students gets higher scores, he will receive more financial aid.C If a student gets higher scores, he will definitely be accepted by the school he applied for.D Acceptance decisions are based only on test scores.Section CBusinesses are structured in different ways to meet different needs.The (26)_ form of business Is called an individual proprietorship. The proprietor owns all the property of the business and is responsible for everything.This means the proprietor receive all the profits but must also pay any debts. The law recognizes no difference between the owner and the business.Another kind of business is the partnership. Tw