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: Could you tell me the shortest way to the hall?The meeting is about to begin in five minutes.
W: Certainly.Take the next right turn,and you'll see a stop sign.Cross a bridge,and then you'll see the back of the building.
Q: What does the man want to know?
(12)
A. The exact site of the meeting.
B. The nearest way to the hall.
C. The position of the building.
D. The fight way to the back door.
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听力原文:W: Are you going to tell Mr.William that you're looking for another job?
M: No,not yet.Besides,if I don't find a new one,I'll probably stay here for a while longer.
Q: What does the man mean?
(13)
A. He will quit his job in no time.
B. He will do a part-time job.
C. He won't stay with Mr.William.
D. He hasn't found a new job yet.
What does the woman suggest the mail do?
A. Spend the whole vacation with her.
B. Head back home for Christmas.
C. Stay in California and learn to ski.
D. Try to become a professional skier.
听力原文:M: Where shall we have supper?All I want is a salad.Isn't there a new cafeteria?
W: Yes.It's quick.and the price is right,but the food isn't anything to speak of.
Q: What does the woman mean?
(15)
A. The service is very slow.
B. Salad isn't offered.
C. The prices are too high.
D. The food is poor.
听力原文: Man is a land animal,but he is also closely tied to the sea.Throughout history the sea has served the needs of man.The sea has provided man with food and a convenient way to travel to many parts of the world. Toady,experts believe that nearly two-thirds of the world's population live within eighty kilometers of the seacoast.In the modem technological world,the sea offers many resources to help mankind survive.Resources on land are beginning to grow less.The sea,however,still offers hope to supply many of man's needs in the future.The riches of the sea yet to be developed by man's technology are impressive.Oil and gas explorations have existed for nearly thirty years.Valuable amounts of minerals such as iron,copper exist on the ocean floor.Besides oil and gas,the seas may offer new sources of energy.For example,warm temperature of the ocean can be used as the steam in a steamship.Sea may also offer a source of energy as electricity for mankind.Technology is enabling man to explore even deeper under the sea.It is obvious that the technology to harvest the sea continues to improve.By the 2050,experts believe that the problems to explore the food, minerals and energy resources of the sea will have been largely solved.
What do we learn about the sea in the modem technological world?
A. It is the largest supplier of valuable minerals.
B. It will disappear in about thirty years.
C. It is beginning to grow smaller and smaller.
D. It offers many resources to help mankind survive.