听力原文:W: Is Aunt Margaret in? I have got something important to tell her.
M: Sorry, Mom has gone shopping. She won't be back until noon. Do you want to leave a message for her so that she would call you back as soon as possible.
Q: What do you think is the relationship between the two speakers?
(17)
A. Cousins.
B. Aunt and nephew.
C. Niece and uncle.
D. A client and a secretary.
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What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Dr. Whitten and Dr. Schanze's researching experiments on disinfection.
B. The possible way of eradicating hospital-caused infection and marine-dirt alike.
C. The history and development of antiseptics.
D. The process and principle of killing bacteria.
听力原文: [31] The economic costs of noise to society are several. [29] Airports are currently operating at less capacity because of noise regulations which restrict their hours of operation. For instance, at Washington's National Airport jet traffic is not allowed from 11 pm to 7 am. Other airports restrict the use of certain runways. One estimate is that noise restrictions reduce possible airport use by 20 percent. The profitable cargo trade is especially affected by night restrictions.
In the case of airports, jet engines may be modified to reduce their noise level. One estimate is that $5.7 billion would be required to equip all existing jet engines with noise control devices. However, even taking this step will not reduce noise levels at all points to acceptable values. Some combination of methods is probably necessary.
[30]/[31]If all aircraft were made quieter by existing methods, there would be a number of economic benefits. An increase in airport capacity would occur. Property values near airports might rise. Transportation costs to and from airports could be reduced since the airports now could be located closer to population centers.
[31] Much research still needs to be done on the economic aspects of noise reduction and noise effects. Al though some of the effects of noise pollution are known, more must be discovered about its effects on health, productivity, property values and the quality of life. Furthermore, the cost of noise pollution to the economy as a whole needs to be investigated. The public must be alerted to the dangers and economic costs of noise pollution so that people may make intelligent choices and exert appropriate pressures.
(30)
A. It is extremely dangerous to fly in the dark.
B. Noise regulations restrict the hours of airport operation.
C. Some of its runways are not in good condition.
D. Cargo planes produce more disturbing noises at night.
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:W: Do you want me to explain these questions before the exam?
M: What's the point? I don't understand a single word in it! It seems as if they were written in a foreignlanguage.
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
(12)
A. The man doesn't know any foreign languages.
B. The man has no idea of what the exam-related materials mean.
C. The woman has some perplexing problems with the exam.
D. The man has to know how to write in a foreign language.
听力原文:W: Hello, Michael. Would you come to my office for a minute? I want to discuss something with you.
M: Sure. I'll be there in a minute. What is the matter?
W: (22)Many of our elderly customers have never tried to use our computerized banking services. Could you tell me why?
M: (23)Hmm. it could be that they might find it strange to use those computers or machines and they didn't like to ask for help. (24)Maybe we should offer some programs to show them how easy and convenient it is to use such devices as ATM.
W: It's a good idea. It will help those senior citizens to know better about the bank computers, to understand how it will save them from waiting in line during regular banking hours.
M: We could also arrange some of our staff to help those who might do their business with a computer while waiting in line. The customers would be happy to find that they could enjoy a more efficient service.
W: (25)We could do that. How about a pamphlet or something to distribute on a Seniors' Day? A beautiful booklet will enable them to learn how to handle the machines quickly.
M: Sounds good. Actually the elderly need more assistance and instruction in such modern matters.
W: (25)Let's go forward with it right now.I want our customers to know just how convenient the computers are and how much we care about their concerns.
M: Ok. I'll make some arrangements for that soon.
(23)
A. She wants Michael to check about the ATM service.
B. She wants to know why the elderly avoid using computerized banking services.
C. She wants Michael to have a try with their automatic banking services.
D. She wants more information about modern machines in banks.