Section A
Directions In this section,
you will hear short conversations and 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
with a single line through the centre
Now let’s begin with the eight short conversations W John, look at this coat You bought it for me when you were chasing me
M Yeah, it was a long time ago and the coat is worn out
I think I should buy you a new one Q What is the relationship between the two speakers? W I’m afraid that
we’re not satisfied with these plans for the drawing room M Would you like me
to prepare another set of blueprints? Q What’s the man’s job? M If you ask me,
I suggest you go there by plane It’s quick and convenient W Yeah, it’s true,
but I’m terribly airsick
Q What can we infer about the woman? W I’ve been thinking of my sister the whole day
M Why not give her an unexpected arrival? Q What does the man suggest the woman do? M I didn’t see Mary for several days
What did she do?
W She was busy preparing for her thesis debate Q What did Mary do in the past few days? W I really like the Italian food we took yesterday What do you think? M Aha, it’s good, but it’s not my taste Q What does the man imply?
M Why do so many boys wear long hair in your class?
W Oh, you see Bill does so
and the other boys just follow suit
Q What can we infer from the conversation? W What do you think
of my new idea for that contract, Tom?
M I can’t come up with a better one, Jenny Q What does the man mean?
Now you’ll hear the two long conversations Conversation One
W Mike, why are so many Americans overweight? M Well, that’s a good question, Lily You’d think that
with the current fitness craze in the US,
there wouldn’t be so many overweight Americans W Yes How many people are overweight? M About % of Americans are overweight
What’s interesting is that one study says that lower-income groups
have a higher percentage of being overweight than higher-income groups
W Are there any other factors like that in the study? M Yes The study also says
that the hotter the climate is,
the lower the percentage of fat people is W That makes sense When it’s hot,
you usually don’t feel like eating a lot M Is that why Japanese people
are typically skinnier than Americans? W Well, our food has less fat and oil than American food does
And Americans eat a lot more meat than we do M You’re right
And we also eat more sugar and junk food But there’s another reason why so many Americans are fat W What’s that?
M Nobody works out any more— not even kids
The average American home has the TV on for six hours a day!
W Wow! No wonder you Americans are so fat You don’t get enough exercise
Say, Mike, aren’t you getting a little bigger in the waist? M Yeah, I guess so W To lose weight, you really need to
watch what you eat and get some exercise M Hey, I started a diet and lost ten pounds W So what happened afterwards?
M I quit and gained it all back plus five pounds Questions to are based on the conversation you have just heard
What does the study say about lower-income groups?
What is the reason the man gives for Americans’ fatness? What does the woman suggest the man do to lose weight?
What happened to the man finally? Conversation Two
M Good morning, Amanda！
W Hi, Mike! Nice day, isn’t it? M Yeah, so why are you up so early? Have you decided to
take up jogging in the park like me?
W No, Mike You know I really can’t stand jogging It’s so boring
I’ve joined a yoga class at our local fitness centre I hear it’s a great way to stay fit Want to join me?
M No way! Yoga is for girls
I’d rather do some weights at the gym at weekends than put my body into painful postures
W Come on, there’s more fun in yoga than that! It’s perfect for
both physical and spiritual well-being
It also helps your body become more flexible M No, thanks I think all of this is
just a money-making game I’m telling you Amanda, don’t buy into it!
If you want to keep fit,
you should take some physical exercises
W Mike, we just learn three new postures every day and do some meditation My yoga mentor is going to teach us about breathing today Do you know that
we don’t even breathe properly any more? M Count me out!
I don’t need anyone
to tell me how to breathe!
Just because celebrities are doing yoga, everyone’s jumping on the bandwagon W That’s not true!
You’re always reluctant to try something new Give it a chance, you might enjoy it
M OK, but only if you promise I’ll end up with a body like a tough strong man!
Questions to are based on the conversation you have just heard
What kind of exercise does the man do in the morning? Which is a function of yoga?
Why is yoga popular nowadays according to the man? Section B
Directions In this section, you will hear 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
with a single line through the centre Passage One
Costa Rica is at the southern point of Central America,
borders to the north by Nicaragua and Panama to the south It’s a little smaller
than the state of West Virginia
and largely mountainous with thin strips of low lands by the Pacific and Caribbean
Traditionally focused on exporting bananas and coffee, Costa Rica’s new top industry is tourism Many tourists arrive in the capital San José and head straight for the Pacific coast beaches But if you are looking for something a little out of the ordinary,
the country has several prime spots for volcano watching but the most popular is Arenal, near the town of La Fortuna
The volcano creates many hot springs Costa Rica is rich in wild life
and ranks as one of the most bio-diverse countries Its national parks are home to everything from howler monkeys to white-faced capuchins It’s a bird watchers’ paradise with over species On the ground,
tapirs sniff for food using their short trunks to grab leaves and fruit
Along the coast, turtle watching is popular, especially in April and May
Leatherbacks and green turtles lurch upon to the beach to lay their eggs
They only rest for a little while before making the return trip back out to sea So it’s natural
that when you’re planning a trip, the right time to go
depends on what you want to do
The dry season for most of the country runs from December to April
The following months are wet seasons The different parts of the year
are best for surfing, fishing and animal watching, so there is always something happening Questions to are based on the passage
you have just heard
What’s the top industry of Costa Rica nowadays? When can tourists see turtles along the coast? When is the wet season for most of Costa Rica? Passage Two
A total solar eclipse occurred this year A solar eclipse occurs
when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun,
thereby totally or partially obscuring the Earth’s view of the Sun A total solar eclipse occurs
when the Moon’s apparent diameter is larger than the Sun, blocking all direct sunlight and turning day into darkness And it occurs in a narrow path across the surface of the Earth,
while a partial solar eclipse will be visible over a region thousands of miles wide
It had a magnitude of that was visible from a narrow corridor through northern Canada, Greenland, central Russia, eastern Kazakhstan, western Mongolia Occurring north of the Arctic Circle,
it belonged to the so-called midnight sun eclipses The largest city on the path of the eclipse was Novosibirsk in Russia
The total eclipse lasted for two minutes, and covered % of the Earth’s surface in a km long path
It is the th eclipse of the th Saros cycle, which began with a partial eclipse on March , and will conclude with a partial eclipse on May , It was described by observers
as “special for its colors around the horizon There were wonderful oranges and reds all around, the clouds lit up,
some dark in silhouette, some golden, glowing yellowy-orange in the distance You could see the shadow
approaching against the clouds and then rushing away as it left”
Questions to are based on the passage you have just heard
When does solar eclipse happen？ Where can the eclipse be seen?
How long did this total eclipse last? Passage Three
US medicine, the nation’s most conservative profession, is being shaken up
Many medical students and young doctors
are determined to change its rules and traditions
Old practices like the one-to-one doctor-patient relationship and the direct fee for service are losing respect
The American Medical Association, traditional foe of any system hinting of collectivism, is losing membership
Yet resistance to change is strong,
and no speedy revolution of US medicine is in sight What is happening amounts to a slow, often painful evolution
that is shaping a new kind of doctor Jeffrey Beckwith, ,
an intern at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan,
represents only a vocal minority, but his attitudes are significant
He is more like his grandfather than his father,
preferring the model of the old general practitioner (GP) to that of the specialist or researcher
He recognizes the inadequacies of the old GP, but thinks that better training can overcome them He acknowledges the need for specialists, but envisions them as part of a team
“Specialists take one organ and ignore everything else,” says Jeffrey Beckwith
“I want to get it all together”
He is less interested in solo practice and a big income But he is ready to seek partnerships, which he values most
He is willing to accept government participation in medicine and new types of health insurance schemes
Though only a radical few favor socialization, most see health care as a citizen’s right rather than a privilege
They also realize that the money necessary to assure that right for all
and some degree of supervision over its spending will have to come from some level of government Questions to are based on the passage
you have just heard
What happened to US medicine?
What kind of doctor was Jeffrey’s grandfather? What does Jeffrey value most?
What is people’s attitude to the health care? 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 with the exact words you have just heard
Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written Now listen to the passage
Research suggests that parental involvement in school is vital to a child’s academic success
However, if you’re a single parent, a working parent, or a parent with little spare time, you may find it difficult to find ways to get involved
The following list of recommendation
comes from the Harvard Family Research Project, an organization committed to advancing education, which may give you some enlightenment First, attend teacher-parent conferences If the schedule of these meetings conflicts with your work schedule,
speak to the teacher and principal about your situation, and work out a time you can meet them Second, get over your own insecurities
The Harvard Family Research Project found that parents who had negative childhood experiences at school are less likely to get involved in their children’s academic programs,
and may feel uncomfortable contacting teachers Remember that your child’s academic experience is important and vital to his professional success
Don’t let your own obstacles hinder your child’s success Third, drop in on extracurricular activities If you are unavailable during the day,
try to pick your child up from after-school activities Arrive a few minutes early
and watch your child in action
Sit in on your child’s student council meeting or theatre rehearsal Finally, use a translator
Parents who speak English as a second language can get in touch with their child’s school and request a translator
It’s important for all parents to have their questions answered
and their concerns properly communicated Now the passage will be read again
Now the passage will be read for the third time This is the end of listening comprehension
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