I’ll never get married― I don’t want to spend my life surrounded by dirty washing and(
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B.screaming children
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A.children screaming
B.screaming children
C.screamed children
D.children screamed
M: The boss is in a good mood. Maybe she'll give you a break this time.
Q: What does the man say about the boss?
(17)
A.The boss is often late for work.
B.The boss will probably discipline the woman.
C.The boss may disregard the woman's lateness.
D.The boss didn't know the woman was late again.
听力原文:W: Why are you so tired and upset?
M: I've been taking the history course this term. But the trouble is that I'll never get through the reading list.
Q: Why is the man worried?
(19)
A.He has lost his history book.
B.He doesn't like the history course.
C.He has to read a lot of history books.
D.He finds history difficult to understand.
W: You'll never be able to get spare parts for it. It might be time to invest in a more recent model.
Q: What can be inferred from the conversation about the washing machine?
(16)
A.It should have lasted longer.
B.The man should buy new parts for it.
C.The man should consider buying a new one.
D.It wasn't a good investment.
听力原文:W:How are you getting along with your translation?
M:I have come across so many unfamiliar words that I have to consult the dictionary all the time.I'm afraid I'll never get it finished.
Q:What does the man imply?
(19)
A.The work is being done slowly.
B.He needs someone to do the corrections.
C.He will finish the translation in time.
D.His dictionary is very helpful.
M: I just don't want to leave a messy kitchen. I think 5 minutes is OK.
Q: Why did the man want to do the dishes?
(17)
A.He wanted the kitchen clean.
B.He wanted to see Cathy and George.
C.He don't want to go movies.
D.He must leave in 30 minutes.
听力原文:W: Do you think the history course is interesting?
M: Yes, but it is very difficult. I'll never get through the reading list.
Q: What can we learn from the man's reply?
(14)
A.The man finds the history course too difficult for him.
B.The man finds the history course very interesting and rewarding.
C.The man finds the history course very easy and interesting.
D.The man finds the history course interesting but demanding.
听力原文:M: Hello.
W: Hello, John. This is .Florence Richardson. I'm sorry to phone you at this hour, but I'm experiencing a sticky issue and I can't think of anyone to get advice from besides you.
M: What's up?
W: Well, I moved to my present apartment a couple of months ago and now I'm thinking to defer my studies and planning to return to my parents' place next month. Today, I gave notice to my landlord but he said he's unable to give my deposit back since I have to stay a minimum of six months.
M: Are you giving him a-month-in-advance notice to move?
W: Yes, that's exactly what I did today. In the tenancy agreement that's the timeframe. requested to notify the landlord.
M: Yes, that's the usual practice. Well, in the tenancy agreement, did it state that there's a minimum of six months stay or the deposit would be forfeited?
W: Not that I could remember. Besides, I have never heard of such a clause in the contract.
M: Well, I have never heard of it either. It could be the landlord is trying to intimidate you. Perhaps you should pull your contract out and have a word with him.
W: Yes, that's exactly what I'm thinking Of. But he said he spent time and money on advertisement to get a tenant and it wouldn't be fair on him if I just stayed for two months.
M: Well, that's not the Point, Florence. It doesn't matter how much he spent on advertisement, but the fact is he shouldn't force a tenant to stay if he or she doesn't want to. Besides, if the contract does not state the timeframe, then he shouldn't impose it himself.
W: You are right, John. You just confirmed my reasoning.
M: Look, Florence, I'll go with you to see the landlord tomorrow and if he still insists On not giving your deposit back, we'll go to the small claims court to get your money back.
W: Thanks, John. I really appreciate that.
(20)
A.She can't find a new place to live.
B.The landlord wants her to move out after only g months.
C.She thinks she will lose her deposit money.
D.The contract states she must stay for 6 months so she can't move.
听力原文:W: What did you think of the exams, Pete? I reckon they were dead easy.
M: Maybe they were easy enough for you, but not for me.
W: Oh, come on. You've probably done better than you think.
M: No, I'm dead certain I've failed in Latin, and most likely in French and History too. Thank goodness it's all over though. We can forget about it now at least until the results come out.
W: Yes. Now I can get on with reading all the books I've been wanting to read for months, but haven't had time for.
M: What! ... Well, it's up to you, I suppose, but I've had enough of reading; I'm not going to open another book for months. Don't you think we all deserve a break?
W: Well, yes... I'll take a day or two off perhaps. And I think I'll come to Bob's sister's party tomorrow night. But if I'm going to university in October, I'll have to get down to some serious work again pretty soon,
M: I've got to get through the A level exams first. I'll worry about university if and when I ever get there.
W: That's the trouble with you. You always try to do everything at the last minute.
M: And you're too. serious; that's your trouble. You never stop working.
W: Well, I like reading.
M: And I can't stand it. I don't know why I decided to try to go to the university in the first place. I think I'll run away and join the army or something.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
22. What does the man think of the exams?
23. What will the woman do tomorrow evening?
24. What does the woman think of the man?
25. What does the man probably prefer to do?
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A.Easy enough.
B.Easier than the woman feels.
C.Very difficult.
D.Normal.
听力原文:W: Hi, Bob. Have you given your oral presentation performance in class?
M: The oral presentation? It's Monday today. The deadline will be Friday, end we still have 4 days.
W: You mean you have not yet started working on it?
M: No. I think it's still too early. I need something to get inspired, the pressure of a deadline, you know.
W: Gee. I'm just the opposite type. It usually takes me some time to get assignments fully-prepared. I'm a little worried. You know I'll take a big physics test in the afternoon, so I have to put aside my presentation till the test is over.
M: What's your presentation on?
W: William, Carlos William.
M: He was a poet, wasn't he? I think we are supposed to focus on story writers.
W: He wrote short stories, do you know?
M: No. I never know that. I guess my interest in him has begun. I'll read more about him. Is that the poet you ore going to talk about in class?
W: Yes. But I'm going to read a new book about him this evening in the library.
M: It sounds a good idea. I guess I could do that. If you don't mind, I'd like to talk with you about this poet and writer tonight.
W: Yes, I'll be glad to.
M: I'll meet you at 7pm in Reading Room No. 2.
W: Fine. I must be going. I have a lecture to attend now. See you then.
(23)
A.He has been too busy lately,
B.He doesn't know how to write.
C.He needs someone to help him.
D.He needs the pressure of the deadline to inspire him.
W: Yes, l am, and I can't wait! I've never been up close to a whale before. Do you think we'll see many whales today?Cindy told me she didn't see anything last time, so I think it really depends on luck. What would you say?
M: Well, I think we should have better luck, because this is the best time of the year to see whales.
W: Why is winter the best time of the year to see whales?
M: At this time of the year, the whales are heading south from Alaska to warmer water for the winter. Then they'll return to Alaska before summer.
W: So we can see lots of whales busy traveling at this particular point. By the way, do you know how long the boat trip is? Cindy said it was like quite a long day, and I think it was probably because she didn't see anything.
M: The boat leaves at one o'clock and returns at about three o'clock. So you may want to get to the fisherman's wharf before one.
W: Only a two-hour trip?
M: Yes, the whale-watching travel is pretty close to shore, so we don't need to go out very far in the ocean to see them.
W: I guess two hours is probably enough. I've never actually been out on the ocean in a boat, and I'm not really sure I'll like it. OK, then, I will see you this afternoon?
(9)
A.She was very lucky to see many whales.
B.She didn't go to the whale-watching trip.
C.She didn't see a whale on her whale-watching trip.
D.She liked the whale-watching trip very much.