W: What can I do for you?
M: Well, I'm working on a term paper about the influence of television on recent United States presidential elections. I found a few of the books I need at the main library, but I was told that the library here at the graduate school had more specialized materials.
W: Of course it depends on what you want, but we do subscribe to a large number of journals. Since you' re working on such a broad topic, you'll probably have to do a lot of digging. It may take some time, but I' m sure you'll be able to find many articles relevant to your topic. We also have quite a few newspapers on microfilm.
M: I think I've come to the right place. How can I find out which journals you have?
W: I can give you a list of all of them. But if you want to search by author or by subject, you can use one of the computers over there in the comer. Everything we have is seen them.
M: What if I run across a reference to a research study that isn't available here?
W: You can request any outside material just by typing your request into the computer.
M: You mean you can get materials from other universities?
W: Not only from other universities, but from virtually any public or private library in the United States. The only limitation is that outside materials cannot be checked out.
(20)
A. To choose a topic for a term paper.
B. To type some research materials.
C. To find material not available at the main library.
D. To learn to use the computers there.
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听力原文:F: Hey Kirk, we axe getting away for the weekend to go canoeing. Wanna come along?
M: Well, umm, it'd be great to get away, but I've never done that before.
F: None of the others have, either, except for me. I went once last fall, but there'll be an instructor the fast day.
M: I don't know.
F: Oh, come on. This is our last chance to take a break before the exam. The scenery is beautiful, and if it gets too hot we can dive in whenever we feel like it. The river's really calm this time of the year, with lots of fish.
M: Sounds good. What would I have to bring?
F: Let's see. Tom's bringing food for the Friday night cookout for everyone. And the people who run the trip have tents set up and they supply food and drinks for all day Saturday. On the way back Sunday morning we'll stop somewhere for breakfast. So, you have to bring a bathing suit and a sleeping bag.
M: I do love camping and sleeping out. Where is this place?
F: It's about an hour and a half to the place where we meet the trip leaders. We leave our car there and they drive us upriver to the place where we stay.
M: And who's driving us to the meeting place?
F: Well, I was hoping we could take Tom's car. Mine's in the shop again. But unfortunately he had a small accident yesterday. He's fine, but his car...
M: Oh, I see. You can take my car.
F: Great. I'll give you a call when I find out when everyone wants to leave on Friday.
(23)
A. To borrow his book.
B. To talk about the term paper.
C. To invite him to go canoeing.
D. To ask him out for dinner.
A.Food for the Friday night cookout.B.Tent for sleeping out.C.Drinks for all day Satur
A. Food for the Friday night cookout.
B. Tent for sleeping out.
C. Drinks for all day Saturday,
D. A bathing suit and a sleeping bag.
Section A
Directions: 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.
听力原文:M: You're a wonderful cook, Anna. Everything is so good.
W: Glad you like it. I didn't do all of these dishes, though, Linda helped mc.
Q: Who did all of the dishes?
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Anna, the cook.
B. Anna and Linda.
C. Anna, Linda and the cook.
D. Anna, Linda and the visitor.
Divorce
For every 1,000 married couples in the UK, 13 end up divorced according to statistics. Divorce is often a complicated and messy process, and throws up many pitfalls.
Divorce issues
Such thorny issues as whether to sell your home, which parent will look after your children, and how it will affect any loans you- may have, will all have to be resolved. And if you are divorcing your partner in Scotland rather than in England and Wales then another set of laws will apply.
For many couples, obtaining a divorce has never been easier. The old-fashioned concept of establishing that "one party is at fault" has been consigned to history and the important fact to establish now is that the relationship has "irretrievably broken down".
In court or online?
It is even possible to divorce your partner online, allowing you to save on legal costs — and according to online experts, this can save you about £700 from the average £800. However, this method is only suitable for very straightforward and uncontested divorces.
Alternatively, you can apply for divorce at a county court in England and Wales, but todo this, couples must have been married for at least a year.
The first stage of divorce is obtaining what is known as a "Decree nisi (日后才生效的离婚判决书)". This is granted if the court is satisfied the marriage has "irretrievably broken down", and this is proven by showing one of five things: adultery (通奸行为); unreasonable behaviour; desertion on the part of one partner for at least two years; that the couple have been separated for two years and both spouses consent to divorce; or that the couple have been separated for five yearn.
Your spouse's "unreasonable behaviour" must be so intolerable that nobody could reasonably expect you to carry on living with him or her. It could include, for example, financial recklessness, drinking, gambling, or lack of emotional support. You cannot base your divorce on this if you then live together for a period of more than six months afterwards. This rule also applies to desertion, and the discovery that adultery has taken place.
The second and final stage is obtaining a "Decree absolute" (绝对判决). The divorce can be stopped at any time until this is granted, so it is advisable to sort out all the financial and practical details first.
Using a divorce lawyer
If, as in the vast majority of cases, your relationship is complicated, it is advisable to seek legal advice from a reputable family law solicitor, who will be able to properly advise you about your fights and responsibilities.
If you are unsure how to go about choosing a solicitor then it might be a good idea to consult the Law Society or the Family Law Solicitors Association, who keep a list of accredited lawyers. Alternatively visit the Citizen's Advice Bureau who has a great deal of information regarding such matters.
What are the alternatives?
Mediation is a voluntary service that allows you and your partner to meet with a trained and impartial negotiator (the mediator) to clarify the issues, discuss the available options, and reach decisions acceptable to you both. While the mediator will manage the process of negotiation, he or she is not there to promote either person's interests. The decisions are ultimately yours.
You will still require the services of a solicitor to put your decisions on property or financial matters into legal form. The government is keen for people to attend mediation, and the number of people offering this service has vastly increased in the last few years. You may be required to attend mediation sessions if your divorce is funded by legal aid. For more information visit our feature on Mediation.
What about the children?
Divorce can be especially confusing for children, who are likely to feel bewildered by events and m
A. Y
B. N
C. NG