听力原文:W: Hi, Bill! I just heard about your aunt Kathy's death. I am sorry.
M: Thanks, Nancy. We will really miss her.
W: I know. She was so nice to you.
M: Yes, she was so nice to the whole family. You know, she even left Barbara and me a large sum of money.
W: Oh, really? What do you plan to do with the money?
M: I have no idea. I never thought of having such a big fortune.
W: You might want to talk to Jeff Hunter, my broker, about investing some of it. As a broker, he can help you. The brokerage firm he works for is one of the best in our country.
M: That's a wonderful idea.
W: Have you ever had experience in investment?
M: Oh, yeah. Actually, I already have a small stock portfolio. Barbara and I own some shares in four large companies.
W: That's great. And I am sure you will get some good advice from Mr. Hunter. And perhaps he can also give you some information on tax policy.
M: Thanks. But why do I need to know the tax policy?
W: You know that you will have to pay estate taxes on the inheritance?
M: I could hardly forget about it.
W: So Mr. Hunter would be able to advise you about your taxable income, and perhaps he can suggest some tax shelters for you.
M: It's very kind of you. But I am still worrying that I do not have enough money to be a speculative investor.
W: Well, my broker can give you the latest information in all areas of the stock market, not just in investment for speculation.
M: That's great then. I hope to talk to him because I am thinking of increasing my dividends from stocks.
W: Maybe he will suggest some currently active stocks for you to invest in. He also handles municipal bonds, the income from which is tax-exempt. Talk to him soon, here's his phone number.
M: Thanks a lot!
(23)
A. The death of the man's aunt.
B. The woman's broker.
C. How the man can invest the money.
D. How the man can find Mr. Hunter.
听力原文:M: Hello, Mary. I was hoping to speak to Helen.
W: Sorry, Helen's away on business. Can I help?
M: Yes, Mary, I think you probably can. I'm afraid I've got some rather bad news.
W: Oh?
M: It's the trip over for Electronica.
W: Uh-huh?
M: Yes, I'm afraid we've had a bit of an internal reorganization here and we'll be sending a much smaller team.
W: You will still be having the same booth at the fair, won't you?
M: I'm afraid not. There'll be just Brine and myself so we won't be able to manage such a large booth.
W: Well, I can't promise that they're going to have any smaller booths available at this late date ...
M: Yes, I realize that. But could you see what you could do? You know, Mary, you've done a terrific job so far.
W: We've certainly put a lot of work into it. I hope this doesn't mean you're canceling the reception at Caesar's Restaurant?
M: Not canceling it, but I think we'll have to reduce the scale a bit.
W: The problem is that all the arrangements have all been made and confirmed. We've already given a deposit for the food and wine. I don't know ... this may be difficult to change ...
M: Yes, I know, I'm sorry, but these things happen. I think I'd better talk to Helen.
W: Yes, I think you should.
(20)
A. He wants to cancel the reception at Caesar's Restaurant.
B. He wants to tell the woman some bad news.
C. He wants to have a smaller booth at the fair.
D. He wants to talk to Helen about his trip over for Electronica.
听力原文:W: Personnel Department.
M: Hello. Could I speak to Mr. Smith, please?
W: I'm afraid he's not at his desk now.
M: Do you know when he'll be back?
W: About three-thirty, I think. Can I take a message?
M: Yes. Could you tell him Mike Jackson called? I'll call again later.
W: Mr. Jackson, I will tell him.
Mt Thank you. Bye-bye.
W: Goodbye.
(8)
A. The Personnel Department.
B. The Marketing Department.
C. The Production Department.
D. The R&D Department.
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: Are you going to the post office for stamps or to pick up a package?
M: Neither. I left a letter for the postman to collect yesterday, but he forgot. And it has to be mailed today, I'd better hurry.
Q: What will the man do?
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A. To buy some stamps.
B. To wait for the postman.
C. To mail the letter himself.
D. To deliver a package to the postman.