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Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.M: Are mens suits on the seventh floor?W: No, they are here on the sixth. Sevenths for books and bags.Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?2.M: Hello, have you got any seats available for the concert next Sunday?W: No, Im afraid Sunday is fully booked.Q: Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?3.M: Shall we go out or eat in tonight?W: I dont feel like cooking today.Q: What does the woman imply?4.W: Why havent I received the postcard my friend sent me from Paris last month?M: Well, sometimes it takes a while for the local post office to deliver the mail.Q: What can we learn from the conversation?5.M: I need some cash for my trip to Macao tomorrow. I will run and get some.W: I will go with you. I need some fresh air and exercise.Q: Where will the speakers probably go right now?6.W: Id love to come to your party tonight but my brother has just arrived from New York.M: Thats no problem. The more the merrier.Q: What does the man imply?7.W: I won the first prize in the National Writing Contest and I got this camera as an award.M: Its a good camera! You can take it when you travel. I had no idea you were a marvelous writer.Q: What can we learn from the conversation?8.M: The dress fits you perfectly. Is it something you bought recently?W: Actually, Ive had it for a while. Ive just been waiting for the weather to get warmer.Q: What does the woman imply?9.W: Look at this photo. It was taken at John and Annes wedding ceremony ten years ago.M: I know. I couldnt believe I had such long hair. Its so embarrassing, isnt it?Q: What are the two speakers talking about?10.M: I didnt have any trouble in finding accommodation in Russia. W: According to my experience there, it sounds too good to be true. Q: What does the woman mean?Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passage. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.May 1st is International Workers Day, a significant day for workers. Earlier in the 1800s, workers worked nearly 16 hours each day. From the early 20th century, labor unions in many countries fought for shorter workdays. “Eight hours labor, eight hours recreation, and eight hours rest” gradually became a popular saying. If you wish to party for a whole week, join the nurses! May 6th begins National Nurses Week, which ends on May 12th, International Nurses Day. That day, Florence Nightingales birthday, celebrates the profession and her contribution to modern nursing. Or perhaps you feel like celebrating food. Make some chocolate chip cookies on May 15th, National Chocolate Chip Day! You could give cookies together with something made of bright green to a loved one. Mays brilliant green jewel represents wisdom, patience and growth - all necessary for a love that lasts. Happiness, sweetness and a pure heart are represented through Mays flower, the Lily of the Valley. Finally, May 31st is World No Tobacco Day. About 6 million people a year die from tobacco use. So put out that cigarette!(Now listen again, please.)Questions:11. Which of the following celebrations lasts more than one day according to the passage?12. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?13. What serves as the best title for the passage?Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.In the early 20th century, Austrian scientist Karl Landsteiner discovered that fatal results of blood transfusions were caused by a reaction to the donors blood. He classified people into four blood groups - A, B, AB and O - based on the proteins in their blood. Receiving blood from a donor whose blood type was not well-matched would hurt or kill a patient. For this discovery, Landsteiner received the 1930 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Many Asian people believe that ones blood type relates to ones personality. People with blood type A are seen as loyal and having high standards but as too anxious. Type B people are considered creative and positive but selfish. Those with type AB are considered logical, calm but changeable. Type O people tend to be friendly, passionate and ambitious but inflexible. One book even proposed that blood types reveal peoples ideal diets and lifestyles. However, little scientific evidence supports blood-type diets or personality tests. Maybe more study of this will lead to another Nobel Prize! (请以调侃的语气朗读这句话)(Now listen again, please.)Questions:14. For what did the Austrian scientist Karl Landsteiner receive a Nobel Prize in 1930?15. How do Type B people tend to be according to the passage?16. What is the speakers attitude to the idea of blood-type diets or personality tests?Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet. Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.M: Hello?W: Hello, Roger. Its Laurence.M: Hi, Laurence! Havent heard from you for ages! How are you?W: I am fine. How is everything going with you and Millie?M: We are just fine! W: Good! I am calling to ask if you and Millie have any plan this Saturday night. If not, would you like to come over for a meal with my family?M: Oh, we cant, Im afraid. An old friend of mine is getting married and were going to Scotland for the wedding ceremony. What a shame! Itd be nice to see you again. W: Yeah, it is a pity. How about the coming weekend instead?M: Let me see . Ok, I think that should be fine with us. W: Great! Well look forward to seeing you. Give me a ring in a week or so to arrange the time. M: Okay, then. Thanks for calling. See you!W: See you!(Now listen again, please.)Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer. Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation. M: Welcome to our School Union Program today, Lisa. Tell us a little bit about yourself first. W: Well, Im twenty-one, and Im a junior at the University of Chicago.M: How are you paying for your college