单选题 Directions: In this section, you will hear nine short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be read only once.
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  • A. Jane likes to keep silent.
  • B. Jane is a woman of few words.
  • C. Jane is very forgetful.
  • D. Jane is quick to forgive others.
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[解析] W: I wish I never hurt Jane's feelings like that. You know I never meant to. M: The greatest thing about Jane is that she doesn't hold a grudge. She'll have forgotten all about it in a day or two. Q: What does the man say about Jane?
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  • A. 8:40 a.m.
  • B. 9:40 a.m.
  • C. 10:10 a.m.
  • D. 11:40 a.m.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[解析] W: I've heard Sally is leaving for New York tomorrow. I'll see her off at the airport. What time is she flying? M: 10:10 a.m. But she's got to get to the airport one hour and a half earlier. Q: What time should Sally arrive at the airport?
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  • A. She is going to see a doctor.
  • B. She is going to the cinema.
  • C. She is going to stay at home.
  • D. She wants to have a sleep.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[解析] M: Jean, I'm going to see that latest American film. Do you want to come along? W: I'd love to, but I have to see the dentist because I have a toothache, and I didn't sleep well last night. Q: What is the woman going to do?
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  • A. Patient and doctor.
  • B. Daughter and father.
  • C. Client and lawyer.
  • D. Athlete and coach.
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[解析] W: I got such a bad start in the last race; it was hard to catch up. I tired myself out trying too hard. All I could see was the backs of the others' heads. M: We'll work on your start. The most important thing is concentration. Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
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  • A. The man has got office work.
  • B. The man is working in an office.
  • C. The man wants to get part-time office work.
  • D. The man is unlucky to be an office worker.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] W: Where have you been applying recently? M: Well, I have been thinking about office work since winter is coming. Those employers want full-time workers. I have been looking for part-time work. So I haven't had much luck. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
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  • A. Strange.
  • B. Courageous.
  • C. Coward.
  • D. Sensitive.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析] W: What would you do if you heard a strange noise in the middle of the night? M: I'd wonder what it was, I suppose. I would lie awake a little while, waiting to see if it happened again, and if it did, I'd get up and go to see what it was. Q: Which of the following can best describe the man?
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  • A. He needs more days off.
  • B. He is eager to get promoted.
  • C. He hopes to have less working hours.
  • D. He wants to earn more money.
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[解析] W: I heard that your boss has a very good impression of you, and he's going to give you a vacation. M: I hope not. I think I prefer to have more working hours and a higher salary. Q: What does the man mean?
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  • A. He is interested in the work.
  • B. He wanted to make alterations to the house.
  • C. lie had not enough money to have the work done.
  • D. He doesn't like to ask a favor of others.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] W: Well, I'm very impressed by all the work you've done on your house, Mr. Miller. How long have you been working on it? M: I first became interested in do-it-yourself several days ago. You see, my son Paul is disabled. He's in a wheelchair and I just had to make alterations to the house. I couldn't afford to pay workmen to do it. I had to do it myself. Q: What is the reason that the man had to do the work himself?.
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  • A. He is sick.
  • B. He is overworked.
  • C. He's getting too old.
  • D. He's too weak.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析] W: I'm about worn out. I've been busy typing all day long, and I've got a stiff neck and sore shoulders. Guess I'm really getting old. M: Don't be silly. You just need a good rest. Q: What is the woman's real problem?