M: That's nice, Shelly. But do you mean the province of Quebec, or Quebec City?
W: I mean the province. My friend's wedding is in Montreal. I'm going there first. I'll stay for five days. Is Montreal the capital city of the province?
M: Well, many people think so because it's the biggest city. But it's not the capital. Quebec City is. But Montreal is great. The Saint Lawrence River runs right through the middle of the city. It's beautiful in summer.
W: Wow, and do you think I can get by in English? My French is OK, but not that good. I know most people there speak French, but can I also use English?
M: Well, people speak both French and English there. But you'll hear French most of the time. And all the street signs are in French. In fact, Montreal is the third largest French-speaking city in the world. [20] So you'd better practice your French before you go.
W: [20] Good advice. What about Quebec City? I'll visit a friend from college who lives there now, What's it like?
M: It's a beautiful city, very old. [21] Many old buildings have been nicely restored. Some of them were built in the 17th and 18th centuries. You'll love it there.
W: Fantastic. I can't wait to go.
(20)
A. To go boating on the St. Lawrence River.
B. To go sightseeing in Quebec Province.
C. To call on a friend in Quebec City.
D. To attend a wedding in Montreal.
According to the passage, why is bottled water so popular?
A. It is much cheaper than wine.
B. It is considered healthier.
C. It appeals to more cultivated people.
D. It is more widely promoted in the market.
听力原文: Many people catch a cold in the spring time or fall. It makes us wonder: if scientists can send a man to the moon, [33] why can't they find a cure for the common cold? The answer is easy. There're actually hundreds of kinds of cold viruses out there. You never know which one you will get, so there isn't a cure for each one. When a virus attacks your body, your body works hard to get rid of it. Blood rushes to your nose and causes a blockage in it. You feel terrible because you can't breathe well, but your body is actually eating the virus. Your temperature rises and you get a fever, but the heat of your body is killing the virus. You also have a running nose to stop the virus from getting into your cells. [34] You may feel miserable, but actually y9ur wonderful body is doing everything it can to kill the cold. Different people have different remedies for colds. In the United States and some other countries, for example, people might eat chicken soup to feel better. Some people take hot bath and drink warm liquids. Other people take medicines to relieve various symptoms of colds. There is one interesting thing to note. [35] Some scientists say taking medicines when you have a cold is actually bad for you. The virus stays in you longer, because your body doesn't develop a way to fight it and kill it.
(30)
A. They haven't devoted as much energy to medicine as to space travel.
B. There are too many kinds of cold viruses for them to identify.
C. It is not economical to find a cure for each type of cold.
D. They believe people can recover without treatment.
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.
(12)
A. Plan his budget carefully.
B. Give her more information.
C. Ask someone else for advice.
D. Buy a gift for his girlfriend.