单选题 Directions: In this part, you will hear 10 short conversations between two people. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question 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. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
单选题
  • A.He just had his new car come in.
  • B.He wants to ride in the car himself.
  • C.He hasn't got his driver's license.
  • D.He's taking his time getting the car ready.
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[解析]
Question 1:
W: I heard your new car came in today. When will you get to drive it?
M: Oh, it came in two days ago, but I'm beginning to wonder when I'll get to ride in it myself. The dealer is taking his time getting it ready.
Q: How does the man feel about the dealer?
单选题
  • A.He has been unpredictable lately.
  • B.He is usually punctual.
  • C.He advised his students to wear watches to class.
  • D.He rarely notices when students are late.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析]
Question 2:
M: Uh-uh, looks like I'm going to be a little late for class. I hope Prof. Clark doesn't start on time today.
W: Are you kidding? You can set your watch by the start of his class.
Q: What can be inferred about Prof. Clark?
单选题
  • A.He must give a speech.
  • B.He must see the dentist.
  • C.He must attend a meeting.
  • D.He must travel to a business conference.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[解析]
Question 3:
W: Here's this week's schedule. On Monday, there's the board meeting. Your speech at the Lion's Club is on Tuesday. Then, on Wednesday, you're supposed to see the dentist.
M: I'm glad I don't have to travel to the business conference until next week.
Q: What will the man do on Tuesday?
单选题
  • A.She didn't know how to use the new oven.
  • B.She wanted her refrigerator to be fixed.
  • C.There is something wrong with the oven.
  • D.There is something wrong with the food.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析]
Question 4:
M: Yes, Mrs. Smith, what can I do for you? Is it the refrigerator again?
W: No, it is the oven this time. I think something is wrong with the temperature control. Whatever I try to cook gets burned.
Q: Why does the woman call the man?
单选题
  • A.In Europe.
  • B.At the University.
  • C.In a photographer's studio.
  • D.In a bank.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析]
Question 5:
W: If I leave for Europe in two months, as I've been planning, I'd better get my passport picture taken soon. Is there a photographer nearby?
M: There's one just off campus, but he's expensive. I think there's a cheaper one near the downtown bank.
Q: Where does this conversation probably take place?
单选题
  • A.There's room to stack up the cans of coffee.
  • B.The store is out of coffee.
  • C.They should buy a lot of coffee.
  • D.They should wait for a better deal on coffee.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析]
Question 6:
M: The supermarket down the street is selling everything half price because they are going out of business.
W: Sounds like an ideal time to stock up on coffee.
Q: What does the woman mean?
单选题
  • A.He probably supports nuclear power plants.
  • B.He probably opposes nuclear power plants.
  • C.He probably has no opinion on this topic.
  • D.He probably tries to understand both sides.
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[解析]
Question 7:
W: Professor Hart made an excellent case for opposing nuclear power plants.
M: But in his next lecture, he made those favoring such plants sound just as reasonable.
Q: What probably is Professor Hart's own view on this subject?
单选题
  • A.She'll eat the toast anyway.
  • B.She's not hungry.
  • C.She doesn't like toast.
  • D.She'll toast the bread.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[解析]
Question 8:
M: Oh, oh, I've burned your toast. I'll put in a couple of more slices.
W: No, don't waste the bread. Just scrape off the burnt part, it will be fine.
Q: What does the woman mean?
单选题
  • A.Confident that it works.
  • B.Skeptical that it helps.
  • C.Optimistic about eventual cures.
  • D.Pessimistic about modern medicine.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析]
Question 9:
W. Three days of taking medication for this cold hasn't resulted in any improvement at all.
M: We always think we should take something. But whether it does any good is another matter.
Q: How does the man feel about taking medication for a cold?
单选题
  • A.She thinks it is easier said than done.
  • B.She totally agrees with him.
  • C.She feels that what he says is simply nonsense.
  • D.She thinks that he is a rather impolite person.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[解析]
Question 10:
M: It's partly your own fault. You should never let in anyone like that unless you're expecting him.
W: It's all very well to say that, but someone comes to the door and says "electricity"or "gas" and you automatically think he is OK, especially if he shows you a card.
Q: How does the woman feel about the man's remarks?