单选题 Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
单选题
  • A. Because he's got a promotion.
  • B. Because he's got a new job.
  • C. Because he's moved into a new house.
  • D. Because he's got a new car.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[听力原文]
W: Hi, Joe. You look so excited! Any good news?
M: Yes. {{U}}I've got a new job in a big computer company{{/U}}.
W: Congratulations! {{U}}I know you used to work in a small company{{/U}}.
M: Yeah, that was a small family-owned company and chances for advancement were limited. {{U}}But this company values hard work and contribution from the employees and opportunities for promotion depend on merit, not just age or seniority{{/U}}.
W: That's good. It seems to be a promising job.
M: Thanks. But to be frank, my experience as a computer programmer in the previous company was very important, and I've learned a lot about company operations.
W: I quite agree.
M: Maybe we can have a dinner tonight to celebrate.
W: I'd like to, but I'm afraid I cannot. Now I work part-time at the library during the summer break.
M: What do you do there? Do you like it?
W: I shelve books on the third floor. {{U}}Sometimes it gets monotonous, but the pay isn't bad{{/U}}.
M: OK, maybe we can find another time for dinner.

Q: Why is the man so excited?

[解析] 四个选项中均出现because一词，可推测本题考查的内容与解释原因相关。
本题属于推理归纳题。男士告诉女士他激动的原因是因为他最近在一家大的计算机公司找到了一份新工作，由此可推测出女士对她的工作感到满意，故答案为B。
单选题
  • A. In a small family-owned company.
  • B. In a big computer company.
  • C. In a department store.
  • D. In a library.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[听力原文] Q: Where did the man use to work? [解析] 选项格式为“介词+地点”的搭配，可推测本题考查地点。 本题属于事实细节题。女士说她知道男士原来在一家小公司工作，男士告诉女士原来那家公司是一家小型家族企业，故答案为A。
单选题
  • A. He may go abroad for further study.
  • B. He may have a long paid vacation.
  • C. He may get a promotion.
  • D. He may work fewer hours each day.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[听力原文] Q: In what way is the man's job promising? [解析] 从四个选项可推测本题询问工作的诱人之处。 本题属于事实细节题。男士告诉女士这家公司看重员工的努力和对公司的贡献，升职的机会取决于业绩而不是年龄或资格，故答案为C。
单选题
  • A. The job is interesting sometimes.
  • B. She is satisfied with the job.
  • C. She doesn't like the working conditions.
  • D. It is boring so she wants to quit.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[听力原文] Q: How does the woman feel about her part-time job? [解析] 从四个选项可推测本题考查女士对it(工作)的观点态度。 本题属于事实细节题。女士告诉男士她的兼职工作是在图书馆三层摆放书籍，有时也觉得单调无聊，但薪水不错，故答案为B。