M: I'd like to express my appreciation to the president for her introduction It's my great honor to address in this symposium.
Q: What is the woman doing?
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A. Hosting a seminar.
B. Giving a lecture.
C. Giving a report.
D. Introducing a book.
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听力原文: Hungry for the brightest students, (26)many American stronger universities are actively discounting tuition. And it's the high achievers, rather than the needy students, who are getting a good chunk of the money. The practice is remarkably widespread, reaching almost(27)all but the 30 or so Ivy and other elite colleges that ban merit-based financial aid. Schools are also becoming more aggressive in promoting their discounts. At the DePauw University Website, enter an SAT or ACT score. grade point average and class rank, and a computer program immediately tells you what kind of“ award”. Only“ the real unlucky” pay full price any more, says Kenneth Redd, director of research at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.(29)About 76% of first-year students got some forms of discount this year at 331 private schools polled annually by the National Association of College and University Business Officers. Average award per student:$7000.At small schools with tuition under about$20000, the average discount is even higher, with some schools returning over half their tuition revenue.
Much as banks and insurers offer special rates to their best customers, schools are giving the biggest breaks to their top students.(29)Public four year colleges, too, are offering discounts.
(28)The flip side of big discounts is that less money is available to improve academic programs and keep school infrastructure up to date. Mr. Redd says he found that universities that have sharply increased their tuition discount rates have seen graduation rates fall, and that's I rue even among highly selective schools.
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A. Students in need of financial help.
B. Students with good academic performance.
C. Students good at negotiating with universities.
D. Students with special contributions.
At present, each of eBay's server is equipped with ______ microprocessors.
A. 200
B. about 50
C. 6 to 12
D. 20
听力原文:W: Pardon me.I don't want to miss any more of the first act.Can you please show me to my seat?It's just too dark and I don't think I'm able to find my seat.
M: I'm sorry.Miss.But I can't seat you until the interval.
Q: What does the man mean?
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A. He can't help the woman because it's too dark to see.
B. He can't help the woman because he doesn't want to miss the act.
C. He can't let her in because there are no seats left.
D. He can't show her the way because it is not the right time.
听力原文:W: I read an article about the auction websites.They seem quite good!
M: Well,these sites are set up to make money fast,and you never know what you're paying for.I won't take the chance.Why not go buy something at a discount from a real department store?
Q: What does the man think of auction websites?
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A. They are fast-growing.
B. They are not trust-worthy.
C. They are profitable.
D. They are set up by department stores.