1、听力原文American Society Is ChangingIn many nations, everyday activities are done in a planned, orderly manner. For example, formal relationships among people may be determined according to customs and habits that have existed for a long time. People visiting an informal country, such as the United Stat
2、es, may find that the American belief in personal initiative or freedom and the whole economic system are quite confusing and uncontrolled. To some visitors such freedoms are too loose and too disorganized to be comfortable.Today, the United States is experiencing great changes in every part of soci
3、ety, therefore life in America may indeed seem confused. Social attitudes are being questioned. Americans are wondering. Is there any morality? ”“ Why has the nation never given all of its citizens full opportunity? Visitors may notice that some Americans are beginning to leave the cities and make t
4、heir homes in small cities and towns where life is quieter and slower.二、PART LISTENING COMPREHENSION(总题数:0,分数:0.00)三、SECTION A CONVERSATIONS(总题数:3,分数:10.00)Questions 1 to 4 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.N
5、ow, listen to the conversation.4.00)(1).Why do people need to do arm exercises?1.00)A.Because their arms are too fat.B.Because their arms are too flabby.C.Because arm exercises can help lower the blood pressure.D.Because arm exercises can keep them healthy.听力原文1-4W: Exercise, exercise, exercise. We
6、hear so much about it these days yet even the experts cant agree on which exercises are best. Now some doctors are strongly encouraging arm exercises.M: Ann exercises? Is that because our arms are too fat or flabby? Actually, thats not the main reason. They say that arm exercises are an ideal way to
7、 become physically fit. But dont arm exercises raise your blood pressure? That they do. But the article I read mentioned ways to compensate for that. How? By adding leg exercise so the arms dont do all the work. Ann exercises arent enough to increase metabolism before fatigue sets in. Its said that
8、the more of the body is involved in the exercise, the better. And in turn, Im sure that there is a greater chance of losing weight. Sounds right to me. So, what exercises do the experts recommend? They mentioned quite a few. But some of the more popular ones are cycling with special bicycles that ma
9、ke you use .both your arms and legs, and walking vigorously while you wear arm weights. I must try that. I like to walk a lot.(2).The woman got information about arm exercises from _.(分数:A.an articleB.a friendC.a TV programD.a lecture(3).The purpose of adding leg exercises to arm exercises is to _.(
10、分数:A.compensate for a problem brought by arm exercisesB.make the whole body balancedC.prevent fatigueD.lose weight(4).Which of the following is recommended by experts?A.Riding bicycles for a long distance.B.Walking vigorously with arm weights.C.Weight lifting.D.Arm stretchinQuestions 5 to 7 are base
11、d on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15. seconds to answer the questions.3.00)(1).People are more likely to make a purchase _.(分数:A.when they have very little time in a drugstoreB.when they have very little time in a department storeC.when they have a lo
12、t of time in a drugstoreD.when they have a lot of time in a department store听力原文5-7 I just read a curious fact. Did you know that people who spend less than ten minutes in a drugstore are five times more likely to make a purchase than those who spend half an hour there? I saw that article, too. But
13、I think, if someone runs into a drugstore for ten minutes, its usually to make a specific purchase. And someone .who spends more time there may be just looking. Exactly. Havent you ever gone into a store thinking that youd buy something, and then talk yourself out of it? Yes, I have. Especially when
14、 I thought I could get it for less elsewhere, or I really didnt need it after all. Exactly. But if you run in to buy something specific and have very little time, you pick it up, pay for it immediately and then leave. Thats true. Maybe we should learn a lesson from that. Take your time and youll spe
15、nd less money. I doubt if that would be true in all stores, though. In a department store, for instance, you may see a sweater or something you never intended to buy and buy it because you have time to look around.(2).Which of the following statements about the woman is TRUE?A.She often goes in to a
16、 drug store just looking around.B.She prefers making purchase in a department store.C.She will buy something every time in a store.D.She sometimes talks herself out of buying something in a stor(3).What does the man say about people who shop quickly?A.They may buy items of low quality.B.They may buy
17、 items at higher prices.C.They do not like shopping.D.They are making specific purchases.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.(1).The two speakers are mainly talking about _.(分数:A.their purchas
18、e in a supermarketB.their part-time jobsC.the yard workD.drawbacks of having .a part time job听力原文8-10 Hi, Jane. Hello, Daniel. How are you? Im fine. Where are you headed? Oh, Im on my way home from work. I didnt know you have a job. Ya. I work part-time at the supermarket. What do you do there? I wo
19、rk in the produce section, trimming and wrapping fresh fruit and vegetables. I also stock shelves. Sometimes when it really gets busy, 1 work at the check-out counter. Have you got a job, Daniel? Ya, I do yard work for people. You know, cutting grass, raking leaves, falling weeds, things like that.d
20、 like doing that. It must be nice to work outdoors. Sometimes it is, except when it rains, snows or gets too hot or too cold. I guess every job has its drawbacks. There are times when I get pretty tired of carrying things around at my job. But a job is a job. Got to earn money for school. Me too. Tu
21、ition sure is high, isnt it? Well, Id better get going. I have to plant some trees for my neighbors this afternoon. Well, dont work too hard. Holding down a job, going to class, studying sometimes can become too much for one person. Take it easy. You too. It was great seeing you, Jane.(2).Which of t
22、he following does NOT the woman do?A.Trimming fresh fruit.B.Wrapping fresh vegetables.C.Stocking shelves.D.Weighing products.(3).What do both of them agree?A.It is always nice to work outdoors.B.It is easy to make a balance between part-time job and study.C.Holding a part-time job has more merits th
23、an drawbacks.D.Holding a part-time job is to pay tuition.四、SECTION B PASSAGES(总题数:Questions 11 to 14 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.(1).What Is the base of film today?A.Salt.B.Silver Salt.
24、C.Metal.D.Plasti听力原文11-14The camera is often thought to be a modern invention. But as early as 1727, a German physicist discovered that light darkened silver salt, a chemical compound. Using a big box with a small hole to let the light in, he made temporary images on the salt. Silver salt is still the base of film today. Then a French scientist made the first permanent picture by using a special piece of metal sensitized with silver salt.
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