【答案解析】在美国，大商场和主要的购物中心通常会开设在郊区。因此，假如你想要购买/淘到真正的便宜货，最好是要有一辆汽车。 [听力原文]
In the United States, big shopping malls and major outlet centers are usually located in the suburbs. So it"s best to have an automobile if you want to do any serious bargain shopping.

【答案解析】在我看来，家庭作业对教师和学生来说往往就是相当重的负担。减负能使学生、家长和教师之间产生更多的直接交流机会。 [听力原文]
From my perspective, homework often is a significant burden for both teachers and students. Reducing the amount of homework would create far more opportunities for direct interaction between students, parents, and teachers.

【答案解析】提供资金的问题依然严重。小企业的信贷依然极度紧缩。许多小企业因为找不到信贷/贷款而不得不关闭，一些幸存的还在极力挣扎，以寻找足够的资助。 [听力原文]
The problem of funding remains urgent. Small business credit remains severely constricted. Unable to find credit, many small businesses have had to shut their doors, and some of the survivors are still struggling to find adequate financing.

【答案解析】信用卡自1966年来已演变至今，但其(作为支付手段的)基本程序依然未变。(在支付时)提交该卡，或者提供卡号，或者输入卡号/将卡插入机器(读卡)。 [听力原文]
Credit cards have evolved since 1966, but the basic procedure of payment has remained the same. A card is either handed over, or the number on it is read out or entered into a machine.

【答案解析】在周三石油输出国/欧佩克/OPEC同意减产后，石油价格再次上涨。原油价格上涨4.5%，达每桶54元，创本年度新高。此前周三当天原油价格已经猛涨了8.8%。 [听力原文]
Oil prices have risen further following Wednesday"s agreement by OPEC to cut output. Tile price of crude oil? rose 4.5% to $$54 a barrel, its highest level this year, after soaring 8.8% on Wednesday.