单选题 Directions: You will hear some talks given by a single speaker. You will be asked to answer three .questions about what the speaker says in each talk. Select the best response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. The talks will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.

单选题The president's press secretary, Karen Jones, promised that he would be available for questions ______ after the meeting.

单选题Dukebox has been one of the most profitable recording companies in the music industry for______three decades.

单选题______ continuing health problems, the chairperson of the board of directors is standing down from his duties.

单选题An answering machine takes messages ______Sundays.

单选题Due to the heavy damage the storm has caused in some rural areas, it is predicted that the cost of fruits and vegetables will be ______ this summer.

单选题Who most likely is the woman?

单选题 {{B}}Questions 157-158 refer to the following note.{{/B}}Dear Mike, I am delighted to hear of your recent marriage and now send you and your wife my warmest congratulations and best wishes for a very happy married life together. I hope that when you have settled down in your new home you will bring your wife to see me, for I look forward very much to meeting her. I am sending you a small present with this letter and I hope you and your wife will find it of some use. With my best wishes to you both. Your sincerely, Henry

单选题For the past eight years, Vincent Silva has ______supported organizations which protect endangered animals.

单选题The accountant______the expense reports of those who attended the Seville Conference by next Monday morning.

单选题The university's new research ______ houses a large amount of modern equipment, including high-powered lasers and telescopes.(A) facility(B) facilitates(C) facilitating(D) facilitated

单选题MAINTENANCE AND RENOVATIONS NOTICE The women's locker room located beside the reception desk on the first floor will be closed temporarily for maintenance and renovations. Female patrons will not be able to access this room for three days while the facility staff take care of the repair work. While the maintenance and renovations are ongoing, users of the facility should feel free to use the family locker rooms, which are located on the third floor. The women's locker room is scheduled to open again on Saturday, July 6 at 9:00 AM.

单选题 Questions 175-178 refer to the following letter. GUESS CONSULTING 121 Market St., New York, NY 10012 J. P. Thompson, Esq. 14, Rue du Mont Blanc 1201 Geneva, Switzerland Dear Mr. Thompson: I have enclosed a copy of the evaluation that I was hired to prepare for the project "Improving Employee Performance." You will see that the evaluation is divided into three sections, as we agreed upon in our discussion: Employee Relations, Physical Environment, and Training Opportunities. The appendices include all forms and outlines of other methods used to gather information for the evaluation. I have attempted to present everything in as clear a manner as possible. If, however, you have any questions or desire any additional information, please don't hesitate to contact me. I have enjoyed working with your law firm on this project and look forward to working with you again in the future. Sincerely, amanda guess Amanda Guess Consultant

单选题Mr. Scott"s ______ for improving the traffic flow will be reviewed by city council members.

单选题Devonshire Resort Bali Indonesia Dear Manager, I am writing to express my gratitude to you and your staff. My partner and I (147) in a Deluxe Suite at the Devonshire Resort. We will always remember this vacation fondly. The room has a stunning ocean view, and it is beautifully appointed inside. The other hotel facilities are also fantastic, with a great selection of restaurants and activity centers. There is just one criticism I'd like to make, and I hope you (148) this feedback on board. The problem we found was that there were not enough loungers around the pool. This is such a lovely and peaceful area, but it is often difficult to find a spare lounger. I recommend thar you install some (149) loungers so that all the hotel guests can enjoy the pool. Other than that, our vacation was perfect. I thank you and all the staff for the great experience you provided for us. We will certainly be back in future! Thanks, Jessica and Mark Thompson

单选题The personnel manager finally learned that the young man______her corporation were looking had gone abroad. A. whom B. for whom C. who D. that