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Model Test EightSection 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 the best answer is. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Now lets begin with the eight short conversations.11. A. Languages are sometimes inseparable with cultures. B. A foreign culture is more important than its language. C. One should learn culture before starting a language. D. Culture is the key to understand a foreigner.12. A. The woman has listened to Prof. Smiths lecture. B. The woman shouldnt go to Prof. Smiths lecture. C. Prof. Smiths speech isnt worth listening to. D. Prof. Smith has attracted the attention of students.13. A. He was speeding on the motorway. B. He didnt fasten his safety belt. C. He shouldnt turn left at that place. D. He violated rules when overtaking others.14. A. The man may be paid less after retirement. B. The man is going to be dismissed. C. The man has retired for a long time. D. The man is tired of his work.15. A. The man is calling for advice about mental problems. B. The man is holding a radio program. C. The woman is being interviewed by the man. D. The woman is a well-known psychologist.16. A. Not everyone is interested in others privacy. B. Weather means a lot for westerners. C. It isnt proper to talk about privacy. D. Weather forecast isnt always accurate.17. A. The man should take the exam. B. The man should have well prepared the exam. C. The man should be confident in himself. D. The man is certain to pass the exam.18. A. The woman should spend more time on exercise. B. The woman should try other ways to lose weight. C. The woman shouldnt exercise a lot in one go. D. The woman should be determined to persist.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have heard.19. A. He applied for the job in his university. B. He devoted himself to his studies. C. He spent much time on his disease. D. He transferred to study cosmology.20. A. It is a bestseller for the average person. B. It is written for those who study the universe. C. It is read mostly by his followers. D. It is hard to read for its profound theories.21. A. His life is misled by doctors assertion. B. He leads an abnormal life because of his disability. C. He has been misinterpreted by many people. D. His life is beyond all expectations.22. A. He lives longer than expected. B. He can manage his life through his computer. C. He is considered as the leading cosmologist. D. His books become one of the bestsellers.Questions 23to 25 are based on the conversation you have heard.23. A. To chat online with his brother. B. To search for information for his research. C. To join the newsgroup for discussion. D. To give advice for Internet users.24. A. They are attracted by online information. B. Online games are appealing to the young people. C. The users cant resist the temptation of online games. D. The online game developers are mostly for profit.25. A. Getting useful things when they are online. B. Dont play any online games. C. Using dial- up access instead of broadband Internet access. D. Focusing their time on news and information.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 Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Questions 26 to 29 are based on the conversation you have heard.26. A. Because they want to work for more people. B. Because they need training overseas. C. Because there is a nursing shortage worldwide. D. Because they want to pursue a better development.27. A. Developed countries have a much larger proportion of nurses. B. Nurses in developed countries are paid much more. C. Developed countries have trained more nurses. D. All the world has realized the shortage of nurses.28. A. Fewer people will devote to health care. B. The aging population is becoming larger. C. The shortage of nurses will be more serious. D. The need for nurses is going to rise.29. A. Developed countries with fewer nurses. B. Developing countries with fewer nurses. C. Countries where there are enough care trainers. D. Countries lacking nursing schools.Questions 30 to 32are based on the conversation you have heard.30. A. The present situation of job market. B. Suggestions on how to increase chances for a job. C. Why students should do an internship. D. How to increase hourly wage.31. A. The job market needs more graduates this year. B. More students dont want to work immediately after graduation. C. It is more difficult to find a job this year for a graduate. D. The employers dont want to hire graduates because they want to save money/32. A. Students can get only experience by doing an internship. B. Students are never paid when taking an internship. C. Students can get a job if they had completed an internship. D. Students who had completed an internship benefit a lot.Questions 33 to 35 are based on the conversation you have heard.33. A. He may select a private school rather than a public school. B. He can apply for financial aid or scholarship. C. He can work part-time in the university. D. He may lower his cost on board and lodging.34. A. It largely depends on the majors. B. It is increasing sharply in recent years. C. It is the same for all the undergraduates. D. It varies greatly among different students.35. A. The cost is charged according to a law. B. The cost will be reduced according to the new system. C. Out-of-date students often pay more for the same program. D. International students pay the most for their study.Section C:Directions: 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 have 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. Now listen to the passage.For many Americans, summer is a time to put on swim wear and spend time at the sea or a lake. But before going anywhere, they may want to lose any extra weight _36_ during the winter. So, where does one get started? Health experts have long _37_ the importance of physical activity. Exercise not only improves your appearance. It can also improve your health. Exercise helps to reduce the _38_ of some diseases. They include heart disease, stroke, and even some kinds of cancer. Physical activity is also known to increase the _39_ of endorphins. These chemicals reduce feelings of pain. They also help people feel mor