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第一节

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

Text 1

W: I will come to see you at 8:30 tomorrow morning, Mr.Smith.

M: Oh, sorry.I’ll have an operation at that time.Why not come to see me an hour later?

Text 2

M: It is said that you want to move to a new apartment.

W: Yes, although it will be more expensive.My neighbor watches TV all night long and I can’t sleep well.

Text 3

M: How about having a cup of coffee before the movie?

W: Good idea.The movie starts at 9:00 o’clock and it will take us ten minutes to get to the cinema.It’s only 8:00 now.

Text 4

W: What are the kites made of?

M: They are made of silk.

W: Are kites always made of silk?

M: No, they can also be made of paper or plastic.

Text 5

M: I met Carol at the school gate yesterday.

W: Really? Did she say anything?

M: Yes, she said her sister would go to Guangzhou for the Asian Games next month.But she would still stay here with her uncle.

第二节

　　听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。

Text 6

W: What’s the trouble, sir?

M: There’s been an accident.A girl’s been run over.She’s losing a lot of blood.Please send an ambulance at once.

W: Is there a doctor present?

M: No,only me.The driver didn’t stop.Is there anything I can do?

W: Don’t move the patient.Try to stop the bleeding.Keep the patient warm, but don’t give her anything to eat or drink, OK?

M: All right.Please hurry.

W: Don’t worry.The ambulance is on its way now.

听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。

Text 7

W: That’s our plane, isn’t it? Flight 5-7-3?

M: Yes, that’s it.Let’s go.

W: Now, let’s get on board.

M: After you.

W: Would you like to sit here by the window?

M: No, that’s all right.Stay where you are.I’ll be quite comfortable here.Thank you.

W: The weather is fine now.We’ll be able to see the whole city.

M: Yes.It was raining when I left home.But now the sun is coming out.It should be a good trip.

听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。

Text 8

W: Thanks for meeting with me again.I know we could not agree on terms last time.So we should begin again.But I want to thank you for being so kind.

M: Well, that’s how we like to do things.You know, we are still a small company.I really have to think it over before I jump in.

W: I understand completely.I just want to work out a win-win situation.There is no point in doing the deal if one leaves without satisfaction.But I must be honest and say you really drive a hard bargain.

M: As I said, I just have to consider things from every possible angle.The biggest thing you were pushing for was a larger discount.I really thought my bottom was reasonable.

W:I was trying my best to let you think it over again.Have you had time to think it over?

M: I have.I realized there was still some room for movement.So I would like to propose a 17% discount on all orders.

听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。

Text 9

W: Good afternoon, Watermill Inn.May I help you?

M: I’d like some information about the inn.

W: Of course! We are located in the town of Rhinebeck, just a two-hour drive from the city.

M: What kinds of accommodations do you have?

W: For a very special vacation, we have a large honeymoon suite.

M: Well I….

W: Or if you prefer you can reserve a smaller single room, with fireplace, and a balcony.

M: I really think…

W: And the view of Hudson River from the balcony is absolutely gorgeous.

M: I don’t really…

W: Enjoy the beautiful views? Well, the town of Rhinebeck is really a perfect place to take an afternoon walk.

M: I do like to.

W: And of course, after all that walking, you’ll want to relax and have a delicious dinner in our romantic dining room.

M: Well, I don’t know.I may be…

W: Too tired to come to the dining room? Don’t worry! Our friendly room service is always ready to bring delicious meals to your room.

M: Oh, how nice!

W: Now, when would you like your reservation? What type of room would you like?

M: I’m not quite sure.

W: You can be sure that the Watermill Inn is the finest small hotel in the State of New York.

M: State of New York? I thought I called Florida!

听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。

Text 10

Last week as I pulled into the parking lot with my son for his baseball game, I saw a woman trying to change her flat tire.I told my son I would get him over to his practice field and then I was going back to help the woman change her tire.

When I got back to the parking lot, nobody had stopped to help her.I went over and offered.She tried to be nice and said that she was fine, but I could see otherwise so I insisted.Besides, my mother,as she watched me from above,would have cut a deal to send a pigeon to deliver a “special present” for me if her son had walked by and done nothing.Another woman parked nearby and said she had some wipes in the car, as I was getting dirty from the tire.She waited for us to finish and then gave us the wipes.I could tell it made her feel good in her own way.There were opportunities for kindness all around!

The best part for me though wasn’t just the fact that I could help.It came after my son’s game was over.As he and I walked to the parking lot,he asked me why I went back to help the woman.I told him that it was the right thing to do.When he said to me, “Next time, Dad, I want to help you change a tire.” I was reminded that our children learn kindness from us and I will not let them down.