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: Jim, you are on the net again! We are going to get off. It's time for the talk show!
M: Just a minute dear I'm looking at a new jewelry site. I want to make sure I get the right gift ,for mom' s birthday.
Q: What is the man doing right now?
(12)
A. Surfing tile net.
B. Watching a talk show.
C. Packing a birthday gift.
D. Shopping at a jewelry store.
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听力原文:M: I heard you took a trip to Mexico last month. How did you like it?
W: Oh, I got sick and tired of the hotels and hotel food! So now I understand the thing: East, west, home's best!
Q: What does the woman mean?
(17)
A. She was exhausted from her trip.
B. She missed the comforts of home.
C. She was impressed by Mexican food.
D. She will not go to Mexico again.
听力原文: What is "American food"? To many people, American food means hamburgers, hot dogs and pizza. It's true that Americans do eat those things. But are those the only kind of food you can find in America?
Except for Thanksgiving turkey, it's hard to find a typically "American" food. The United States is a land of immigrants. When people move to America, they bring their cooking styles with them. That's why you can find almost every kind of ethnic food in America. (33) In some cases, Americans have adopted foods from other countries as favorites, but the American version doesn't taste quite like the original!
As with any large country, the U. S. A has several distinct regions. Each region boasts its own special style. of food. Visit the South and enjoy country-style. cooking. (34) Take a trip to New England and sample delicate seafood dishes. Travel through the Midwest, "the breadbasket of the nation," for delicious baked goods.
Americans living at a fast pace often just "grab a quick bite. ' Fast food restaurants offer people on the run everything from fried chicken to fried rice. Microwave dinners and instant foods make cooking at home a snap. Of course, one of the most common quick American meals is a sandwich. If it can fit between two slices of bread, (35) Americans probably make a sandwich out of it. Peanut butter and jelly is an all-time American favorite.
Americans represent a wide range of backgrounds. The variety of foods in the U.S. reflects the diversity of personal tastes.
(30)
A. They taste the same as the original.
B. They taste better than the original.
C. They're less typical than the original
D. They're great in diversity.
听力原文:M: We still haven't decided on the time for lunch tomorrow.
W: Oh, I forgot to tell you. I won't be able to make it after all.
Q: What does the woman mean?
(13)
A. She will not have time to prepare lunch.
B. She has to cancel her plan to have lunch with the man.
C. She does not remember discussing the matter.
D. She would rather wait until tomorrow to decide.
听力原文:W: What's Wendy doing here today? I thought she was supposed to be out of the office on Tuesdays.
M: She decided she'd rather have Wednesdays off instead.
Q: What can we learn about Wendy from the conversation?
(19)
A. She has changed her schedule.
B. She works less than she used to.
C. She is going to ask for a leave on Wednesday.
D. She is going to have her vacation on Tuesday.