单选题

A、 (A) My cousin called because they met something strange at the beach and needed a lift.
B、 (B) A stranger didn't give my cousin a lift at the beach.
C、 (C) My cousin is now stuck in a lift near the beach.
D、 (D) My cousin is at the beach now because he couldn't get a lift.

【正确答案】 D

【答案解析】[听力原文] My cousin just called. They didn't manage to get a lift and are stranded at the beach.

A、 (A) I wouldn't buy the ridiculous story about Jim.
B、 (B) I don't think the rumor is incredible.
C、 (C) The rumor about Jim is believable.
D、 (D) I wouldn't give Jim any credibility because of the rumor.

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】[听力原文] I wouldn't give that rumor about Jim any credibility.

A、 (A) In my opinion, if she stays up tonight, she'll have better performance in the exam tomorrow.
B、 (B) In my opinion, after a night's study, she'll understand better and feel fresh.
C、 (C) In my opinion, it's better for her to sleep than not to sleep if she wants to have a clear mind.
D、 (D) She and I have the same opinion.

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】[听力原文] She says she is going to stay up all night studying for the exam tomorrow morning. Wouldn't she be better off getting a good night's sleep so she will feel fresh in the morning?

A、 (A) Sometimes young people come up with good ideas but they don't really understand how good these ideas are.
B、 (B) Young people sometimes have good intention and perseverance.
C、 (C) Young people sometimes don't know what they really want even if they are ambitious.
D、 (D) Completing a good idea is not as easy as putting up a good idea, especially for young people.

【正确答案】 D

【答案解析】[听力原文] Some young people occasionally have some good suggestions but they seldom follow them through to completion.

A、 (A) I don't want to ask Ruth for help. I don't trust her.
B、 (B) I don't want to hang Ruth. Maybe she can help.
C、 (C) I can't calm down because my company has gone bankrupt.
D、 (D) I'm really worded about my company.

【正确答案】 D

【答案解析】[听力原文] Hang loose? How can I hang loose when my company is on the verge of going bankrupt?