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Unit SixPart Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: 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. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。11 A) Someone they know.B) Their friends.C) Their neighbor.D) The man and the woman.12 A) The restaurants dressing.B) Blue cheese.C) The Thousand Island dressing.D) Extra dressing on his salad.13 A) Swimming.B) Playing tennis.C) Boating.D) Playing table tennis.14 A) He doesnt like to go places.B) He has to go to another meeting first.C) He doesnt want to speak at the meeting.D) He might get lost in the crowd.15 A) He is a part-time student.B) He is surprised.C) He is taking 3 classes at the university.D) He is studying at the American Language Institute.16 A) Six blocks.B) Three blocks.C) Four blocks.D) Five blocks.17 A) He broke the plate.B) He was not offered any food.C) He ruined the carpet.D) He wasnt introduced to the host.18 A) She is a generous woman by nature.B) It doesnt have a back cover.C) She feels the mans apology is enough.D) It is no longer of any use to her.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19 A) Because David had asked her for one.B) Because he loves pets.C) Because it was Davids birthday.D) Because David likes pets.20 A) He wants to buy something cheap.B) He wants to buy something useful.C) He wants to buy something beautiful.D) He wants to buy something odd.21 A) He was still hesitating.B) A rabbit.C) A snake.D) A bird.22 A) David was quite an active boy.B) The woman didnt like any animals.C) Nobody wanted to keep a snake at home as a pet.D) David was hard to please.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23 A) She imitates the lifestyles of celebrities.B) She gets inspirations from celebrities.C) She doesnt hold celebrities as role models.D) She has no interest in celebrities.24 A) We should care more about our friends and families than celebrities.B) People should not have any interest in celebrities.C) Celebrities make us spend money.D) Celebrities are no more ideal citizens than we are.25 A) Celebrities as role models.B) Interest in celebrities.C) Inspirational values of celebrities.D) The entertainment value of celebrities.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26.A) The Americans dream of receiving good education.B) The Americans dream of giving their children good education.C) The Americans believe that good education is only a dream in their country.D) The Americans believe that good education is essential for getting a good job.27.A) By the government.B) By ordinary people.C) By individual supporters.D) By parents of future students.28.A) They take more responsibilities than those in other countries.B) They have many problems to be solved.C) They have parents share some of the responsibilities.D) They blame parents for their childrens problems.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) They can discover the unpleasant part of certain things.B) They consider things differently from others.C) They usually have a fault-finding habit.D) They are usually influenced by the results of certain things. 28. A) Such unhappy persons are also not content with themselves.B) If such unhappy persons recognize the bad effects of the habit on themselves, they may get rid of it.C) We should pity all such unhappy persons.D) Such unhappy people are critical about everying.29. A) People should help them recognize the bad effects of the habit.B) People should show no respect and politeness to them.C) People should criticize their misconduct.D) People should avoid contact them.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32.A) She was bored with her idle life at home.B) She was offered a good job by her neighbor.C) She wanted to help with the familys finances.D) Her family would like to see her mere involved in social life.33.A) Doing housework. B) Looking after her neighbors children. C) Reading papers and watching TVD) Taking good care of her husband.34.A) Jane got angry at Bills idle life.B) Bill failed to adapt to the new situation.C) Bill blamed Jane for neglecting the family.D) The chi1dren were not taken good care of.35.A) Neighbors should help each other.B) Women should have their own careers.C) Man and wife should share household duties.D) Parents should take good care of their children.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks，you can either use the exact words you hove just heard or write down the main points in your own words . Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.注意：此部分试题在答题卡2上；请在答题卡2上作答。A new American study shows that (36) used to kill (37) in the home may increase the risk of developing Parkinsons disease. Earlier studies have shown that people who work around pesticides are at greater risk of developing the disease. But scientists say the latest study is the first to (38) the disease to the use of pesticides in the home.Parkinsons is a disease of the central (39) system. It causes the loss of a chemical in the brain called dopamine. As the disease (40) , it causes the (41) to become hard and difficult to move. It also causes the arms and legs to (42) .Scientists at Stanford University in California studied about 500 people from northern California who have Parkinsons disease. The people were asked (43) questions about past use of pesticides and other chemicals in their homes or outdoor gardens.(44) . People who used pesticides in their outdoor gardens were not found to be at greater risk for Parkinsons.It is not clear why pesticides may increase the risk of Parkinsons disease. (45) . Lorene Nelson is the leading researcher of the study. She presented the findings earlier this month at the yearly meeting of the American academy of neurobiology in San Diego, California. She says chemicals in the environment may cause the death of some brain cell. But she says it is too early to suggest that people change their use of pesticides. (46) . She says genetic influences must also be considered.Unit SixPart Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: 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. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.Tapescript:11.W: Weve lived here in Boston for 5 years now, and I think its the time to have our house painted.M: Youre right. Our neighbor just had his house painted, but we can afford to do it only if we paint it ourselves.Q: Who is going to paint their house? (D)12.W: How would you like your salad with Thousand Island, Blue cheese or the special House Dressing?M: I dont care for the Blue cheese, and I always have Thousand Island, so Ill try the House Special. Q: What does the man order?(A)13. W: I havent had much exercise lately. My only recreation has been watching TV or going to the movies. What do you do for recreation?M: In summer I like playing tennis instead of swimming and boating, and my favorite sport in the winter is skating.Q: What is the mans favorite sport in summer?(B)14.M: Geoff has lots of good ideas. Do you think hed be willing to come to the meeting?W: Oh, I think hell be glad to come. What will be difficult is getting him to speak before a large crowd.Q: What does the woman imply about Geoff?(C)15.M: Have you talked to Ali lately? I thought that he was studying at the American Language Institute, but yesterday I saw him going into the chemistry lab in the engineering building.W: Thats not surprising. Ali is a part-time student this term. He is taking 3 classes at the institute and one class at the university. Q: What do we learn about Ali? (A)16.M: Excuse me. Could you tell me how to get to the University City Bank?W: Sure. Go straight for two blocks, then turn left and walk three more blocks until you get to the drug store. Its right across the street.Q: How far must the man walk to get to the bank?(D)17.W: Did you have a good time at the reception?W: An embarrassing thing happened. I was helping myself to some food when the plate slipped out of my hand. The carpet can be later cleaned, but the plate was in a hundred pieces.Q: Why is the man unhappy? (A)18.M: Im terribly sorry, Anna. I lost the magazine you lent me the other day.W: It doesnt matter. It was a back number anyway. Q: Why doesnt the woman care about the lost magazine? (D)Now youll hear two long conversations.Conversation OneM: Hello!W: Hello!M: I want to buy David a pet for his birthday.W: Yes, I know.M: What shall I give him?W: Why dont you buy him a dog? He likes dogs because they are friendly.M: But hes already got a dog.W: Yes, thats true. What about buying a cat? Cats eat mice.M:But hes got a pet mouse. And he cant take a cat for a walk, can he? Anyway, I want to buy him something unusual.W: You could buy him a rabbit.M: A rabbit? What can he do with a rabbit?W: Well, rabbits are very pretty. He can feed it, and play with it. He can build a house for it. He likes building things.M: I dont think thats a very good idea. Rabbits arent interesting. What about a snake?W: A snake?M: Lots of people have snakes. They are very clean and easy to look after. And theyre very unusual pets. David likes snakes.W: I dont. No, dont buy a snake. I dont want to open my house door and find a snake.M: What do you suggest then?W: Why dont you buy a bird? Theyve got some parrots at the market. Theyre very pretty and they can talk, too. Parrots are unusual.M: I dont like birds. They fly everywhere, and they make a lot of noise and a lot of mess.W: Oh, I really dont know what else I can suggest.M: I want to buy something unusualQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.Why was the man going to buy a pet? (C)20.What kind of pet was the man going to buy? (D)21.What did the man finally decide to buy? (A)22.What can you infer from the dialogue?(A)Conversation TwoW: Im fascinated with them. I often read the stories about their lives and their hobbies.M: Why should we care about celebrities? When they were born, they were no different than any of us. Just because they have a camera on them that doesnt mean that they have to be ideal citizens.W: I think many celebrities have fascinating stories, and to read these stories can be very inspirational. They forever inspire us to achieve more.M: So you hold celebrities as your role models? W: Yes. But celebrities definitely should consider how their behaviour will be seen by those who have chosen them as a role model.M: But dont you think celebrities also make us spend money? I mean we have to follow their lavish lifestyles.W: Although I may be fascinated with celebrities lifestyles, I stop short of imitating them.M: I think its all right to have a normal interest in actors and artists were fond of, but if you know more about Britney Spears than your next-door neighbour, you need help.W: I think too that the most important people in our lives should be our friends and family. But celebrities do keep us entertained whether it is sports, music or movies.M: The entertainment value cannot be emphasized enough, but celebrities shouldnt be such a big deal so that we are totally obsessed with them.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23.What do you learn about the woman from the conversation? (B)24.According to the man, which statement is not true? (B)25.What do the man and the woman agree most on?(D)Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage OneEducations has a very honored place in American society and, with some exceptions among the wealthy, parents of every kind of background and of all income groups send their children to the local high school. It is an article of faith in the American Dream that a good education will enable a child to achieve a higher standard of living than his or her parents. High schools are public schools in the proper sense of the word (not to be confused with English public schools, which are private and expensive). People have a high opinion of American high schools. This is because the high schools take their responsibilities very seriouslyand not only in the classroom. They have guidance advisers to whom children can go privately if they have any special problems, especially about their professions. Parents are encouraged to share in the school life of their children. In some lower grade classes they actually go into the class during a lesson and help the teachers with plays and class reading, and most schools have highly successful Parent-Teacher Associations. Teachers and parents get together and discuss their childrens problems. John has made no progress at all during the last term, because, the teacher suspects, he is in love with a girl in the same class who has rejected him, while Gail seems to be just lazy. The parents claim that she has no self-confidence and this makes her appear bored! Between them, parents and the teacher then work out a plan of action.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?(D)27.What are American high schools most probably set up according to the passage? (A)28.What is the characteristic of American high schools? (A)Passage TwoThere are two types of people in the world. The people who are to be happy fix their attention on the conveniences of things, the pleasant parts of conversation, the well-prepared dishes, the goodness of the wines, the fine weather. They enjoy all the cheerful things. Those who are to be unhappy think and speak only of the contrary thing. Therefore, they are continually discontented. By their remarks, they sour the pleasures of society, offend many people, and make themselves disagreeable everywhere. If this turn of mind were founded in nature, such unhappy persons would be the more to be pitied. The tendency to criticize and be disgusted is perhaps taken up originally by imitation. It grows into a habit, unknown to its possessors. The habit may be strong, but it may be cured when those who have it are convinced of its bad effects on their interests and tastes. I hope this little warning may be of service to them, and help them change this habit. Although in fact it is chiefly an act of the imagination, it has serious consequences in life, since it brings on deep sorrow and bad luck. Those people offend may others, nobody loves them, and no one treats them with more than the most common politeness and respect, and scarcely that. This frequently puts them in bad temper and draws them into arguments. If they aim at obtaining some advantage in rank or fortune, nobody wishes them success. Nor will anyone stir a step or speak a word to favour their hopes. If they bring on themselves public disapproval, no one will defend or excuse them, and many will join to criticize their misconduct. These people should change this bad habit and condescend to be pleased with what is pleasing, without worrying needlessly about themselves and others. If they do not, it will be good for others to avoid any contact with them. Otherwise, it can be disagreeable and sometimes very inconvenient, especially when one becomes mix