听力题If you are a young college student, most of your concerns about your health and happiness in life are probably(S1)__________ on the present. Basically, you want to feel good physically, mentally, and(S2) _________ now. You probably don''t spend much time worrying about the(S3)_________ future, such as whether you will develop heart disease, or (S4) ________, how you will take care of yourself in your (S5) ________ years, or how long you are going to live. Such thoughts may have (S6) _________ your mind once in a while, however, If you are in your thirties, forties, fifties, or older, such health related thoughts are likely to become (S7) _______important to you. (S8) ________ that will help you feel better physically and mentally. Recently researchers have found that, even in late adulthood, exercise, strength training with weights, and better food can help elderly individuals significantly improve their health and add happiness to their life. (S9) ________ giving us the opportunity to avoid some of the health problems that have troubled them. (S10) ________.

听力题Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

听力题Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

听力题Paul, a salesman from London

听力题M: Do you mind if I take notes? W: Not at all

听力题W: What is the most popular comic presently in Japan? Why do you think it is popular? M: Nana is the most popular comic series because Japanese people can sympathize with this love story. Why Japanese people love comics is probably because they do not show much of what they think or feel. So, they project their thoughts and feelings in comics. W: Which part of Japan is the most famous? And why? M: The most famous part in Japan is Tokyo, the center of modern culture in Japan and all Japanese trends are born there. W: What is the most important festival in Japan and why does it become so significant for the Japanese? M: In Japan, the most important festival is the New Year''s Holidays. Japanese people visit a shrine on New Year''s day to pray for health and good future. Also, family gets together and many children receive money. Also, people clean the house before the New Year and eat toshikoshi soba for long life. And on New Year''s day people eat osechi ryori, which is very special and delicious. I like New Year very much. W: If I want to skiing, where should I go? M: I think Nagano(长野) is the best place to ski in Japan. The reason is because the Winter Olympics were held in Nagano in 1998. The snow there is very soft and beautiful. W: What kind of food do you like besides Japanese food? Like American food, Chinese food? M: Recently, young Japanese people eat with their friends at fast food restaurants like McDonalds or Yoshinoya. There are not many university students eating meals at home. I think that I am the same as those students. Also, Japanese like Italian, Chinese, and Korean food. But I like Japanese food the best because foreign food is too strong for me. W: What do you think about Junichiro Koizumi? Is he handsome or look old? M: I think Prime Minister Koizumi is a progressive person rather than a traditional one. He is active and has made good diplomacy, but his idea of tax increase is not good. I think capitalism is going to do big damage to poor people. Koizumi''s capitalism is just like that of President George Bush. Is Koizumi handsome? Well, I think he looks not all that bad. W: What is the most popular comic presently in Japan? Why do you think it is popular? M: Nana is the most popular comic series because Japanese people can sympathize with this love story. Why Japanese people love comics is probably because they do not show much of what they think or feel. So, they project their thoughts and feelings in comics. W: Which part of Japan is the most famous? And why? M: The most famous part in Japan is Tokyo, the center of modern culture in Japan and all Japanese trends are born there. W: What is the most important festival in Japan and why does it become so significant for the Japanese? M: In Japan, the most important festival is the New Year''s Holidays. Japanese people visit a shrine on New Year''s day to pray for health and good future. Also, family gets together and many children receive money. Also, people clean the house before the New Year and eat toshikoshi soba for long life. And on New Year''s day people eat osechi ryori, which is very special and delicious. I like New Year very much. W: If I want to skiing, where should I go? M: I think Nagano(长野) is the best place to ski in Japan. The reason is because the Winter Olympics were held in Nagano in 1998. The snow there is very soft and beautiful. W: What kind of food do you like besides Japanese food? Like American food, Chinese food? M: Recently, young Japanese people eat with their friends at fast food restaurants like McDonalds or Yoshinoya. There are not many university students eating meals at home. I think that I am the same as those students. Also, Japanese like Italian, Chinese, and Korean food. But I like Japanese food the best because foreign food is too strong for me. W: What do you think about Junichiro Koizumi? Is he handsome or look old? M: I think Prime Minister Koizumi is a progressive person rather than a traditional one. He is active and has made good diplomacy, but his idea of tax increase is not good. I think capitalism is going to do big damage to poor people. Koizumi''s capitalism is just like that of President George Bush. Is Koizumi handsome? Well, I think he looks not all that bad.

听力题 "Sesame Street" has been called "the longest street in the world". That is because the TV program by that name can be seen in so many parts of the world. The program started in New York in 1969. In the United States, more than six million children watch the program regularly. Parents praise it highly. Many teachers consider it a great help. Tests have shown that children from different backgrounds have benefited from watching "Sesame Street". Those who watch it five times a week learn more than the occasional viewers. In the United States the program is shown at different hours during the week in order to increase the number of children who can watch it regularly. In its American form, "Sesame Street" is shown in nearly fifty countries. Three foreign shows based on "Sesame Street" have also appeared: In Spanish, Portuguese, and German. The program uses songs, stories, jokes and pictures to give children a basic understanding of numbers, letters and human relations. Why has "Sesame Street" been so much more successful than the other children''s show? Many reasons have been suggested: the educational theories of its creators, the skillful use of a variety of TV tricks, the famous stars on "Sesame Street", etc. But the best reason for its success may be that it makes every child watching it feel able to learn. The child finds himself learning, and he wants to learn more. "Sesame Street" has been called "the longest street in the world". That is because the TV program by that name can be seen in so many parts of the world. The program started in New York in 1969. In the United States, more than six million children watch the program regularly. Parents praise it highly. Many teachers consider it a great help. Tests have shown that children from different backgrounds have benefited from watching "Sesame Street". Those who watch it five times a week learn more than the occasional viewers. In the United States the program is shown at different hours during the week in order to increase the number of children who can watch it regularly. In its American form, "Sesame Street" is shown in nearly fifty countries. Three foreign shows based on "Sesame Street" have also appeared: In Spanish, Portuguese, and German. The program uses songs, stories, jokes and pictures to give children a basic understanding of numbers, letters and human relations. Why has "Sesame Street" been so much more successful than the other children''s show? Many reasons have been suggested: the educational theories of its creators, the skillful use of a variety of TV tricks, the famous stars on "Sesame Street", etc. But the best reason for its success may be that it makes every child watching it feel able to learn. The child finds himself learning, and he wants to learn more.

听力题Clinic: Hello, Children''s Clinic. Mother: Hello

听力题Questions 5 to 7 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

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听力题 I read in the newspaper the other day that we tell between two hundred and three hundred lies every day. It makes me wonder if honesty is still important. There are so many times when we just seem to expect people to be dishonest rather than honest. We expect individuals to try to take advantage of other people whenever they can. And we sometimes expect politicians not always to be honest in their dealings. And we even expect students, sometimes, to cheat on exams or to do things to help their scores. I wonder that if it''s really fair to these people, because I still think there are honest people. The other day a very good friend of mine and I were in a restaurant. When the cashier gave him back his money after we got out of the restaurant, he realized that he had ten or fifteen dollars more than he was supposed to have. He didn''t even hesitate at all. He went right back in and gave it back, and of course, the cashier was very happy. But, I was pleasantly surprised, because it means that there really are people running around who are honest. I read in the newspaper the other day that we tell between two hundred and three hundred lies every day. It makes me wonder if honesty is still important. There are so many times when we just seem to expect people to be dishonest rather than honest. We expect individuals to try to take advantage of other people whenever they can. And we sometimes expect politicians not always to be honest in their dealings. And we even expect students, sometimes, to cheat on exams or to do things to help their scores. I wonder that if it''s really fair to these people, because I still think there are honest people. The other day a very good friend of mine and I were in a restaurant. When the cashier gave him back his money after we got out of the restaurant, he realized that he had ten or fifteen dollars more than he was supposed to have. He didn''t even hesitate at all. He went right back in and gave it back, and of course, the cashier was very happy. But, I was pleasantly surprised, because it means that there really are people running around who are honest.

听力题W: Mr. Bush, I''m Susanna Anderson. M: Well

听力题(After sitting and reading the menu) W: Good afternoon. What can I get you? M: I''d like to have some lunch. Do you recommend anything? W: Well, the chefs specialties are the Manhattan clam chowder and chicken soup with mushrooms and lotus seeds. M: Mmm. . . sounds good. Well, I''d like a bowl of chicken soup with mushrooms and lotus seeds then, please. W: Would you like that as a starter? M: Yes, please. W: And what would you like for a main course? We have spaghetti with garlic, roast pork stuffed with prunes and shallots, chicken with honey, and leek and smoked salmon tart. M: I''d like a salmon, but not smoked salmon tart. W: Does your salmon come with anything? M: Yes, it comes with a side salad with chive dressing. W: Good, sir. And how would you like your salmon? M: Rare, please W: And what would you like to drink? We have beer, wine, cocktails, orange juice, soda, Coke, Pepsi, milk, yogurt, coffee, tea and mixed drinks. M: I''d just like to have an iced tea, please. (After eating) W: Would you like to see a dessert menu? We have cheesecakes, ice-creams, pancakes, sweet souffl6s, sweet pies, berry pudding, bread pudding, almond pizza, cherry crisp, ginger pumpkin mousse and rice pudding. M: Oh, I really can''t resist the temptation to try some of them. Well, bring me a little bit of ginger pumpkin mousse and rice pudding, please. W: OK. Just a moment. M: (Talking to himself) I''m full up to my throat. What can I do? (After sitting and reading the menu) W: Good afternoon. What can I get you? M: I''d like to have some lunch. Do you recommend anything? W: Well, the chefs specialties are the Manhattan clam chowder and chicken soup with mushrooms and lotus seeds. M: Mmm. . . sounds good. Well, I''d like a bowl of chicken soup with mushrooms and lotus seeds then, please. W: Would you like that as a starter? M: Yes, please. W: And what would you like for a main course? We have spaghetti with garlic, roast pork stuffed with prunes and shallots, chicken with honey, and leek and smoked salmon tart. M: I''d like a salmon, but not smoked salmon tart. W: Does your salmon come with anything? M: Yes, it comes with a side salad with chive dressing. W: Good, sir. And how would you like your salmon? M: Rare, please W: And what would you like to drink? We have beer, wine, cocktails, orange juice, soda, Coke, Pepsi, milk, yogurt, coffee, tea and mixed drinks. M: I''d just like to have an iced tea, please. (After eating) W: Would you like to see a dessert menu? We have cheesecakes, ice-creams, pancakes, sweet souffl6s, sweet pies, berry pudding, bread pudding, almond pizza, cherry crisp, ginger pumpkin mousse and rice pudding. M: Oh, I really can''t resist the temptation to try some of them. Well, bring me a little bit of ginger pumpkin mousse and rice pudding, please. W: OK. Just a moment. M: (Talking to himself) I''m full up to my throat. What can I do?

听力题Were you the first or last child in your family

听力题W: Hey, Bob! So how was the movie? M: Well

听力题Paul, a salesman from London

听力题 Agriculture still accounts for a very important part of the UK''s economy. We are used to hearing the UK''s society and economy described as being "industrial" or even "post-industrial", but we mustn''t let this blind us to the fact that agriculture and its supporting industries still account for around 20% of our Gross National Product. This figure is especially impressive, I think, when you bear in mind how very small a percentage of the UK workforce is employed in agriculture. This is not a recent development—you would have to go back to 1750 or so to find a majority of the workforce in this country working in agriculture. By the middle of the next century, in 1850 that is, it had fallen sharply to 10%, and then to 3% by the middle of the 20th century. And now just 2% of the workforce contributes 20% of the GNP. How is this efficiency achieved? Well, my own view is that it owes a great deal to a history, over the last 50 or 60 years, of intelligent support by the state, mainly taking the form of helping farmers to plan ahead. Then two other factors I should mention, both very important, are the high level of training among the agricultural workforce, and secondly, the recognition by farmers of the value of investing in technology. Agriculture still accounts for a very important part of the UK''s economy. We are used to hearing the UK''s society and economy described as being "industrial" or even "post-industrial", but we mustn''t let this blind us to the fact that agriculture and its supporting industries still account for around 20% of our Gross National Product. This figure is especially impressive, I think, when you bear in mind how very small a percentage of the UK workforce is employed in agriculture. This is not a recent development—you would have to go back to 1750 or so to find a majority of the workforce in this country working in agriculture. By the middle of the next century, in 1850 that is, it had fallen sharply to 10%, and then to 3% by the middle of the 20th century. And now just 2% of the workforce contributes 20% of the GNP. How is this efficiency achieved? Well, my own view is that it owes a great deal to a history, over the last 50 or 60 years, of intelligent support by the state, mainly taking the form of helping farmers to plan ahead. Then two other factors I should mention, both very important, are the high level of training among the agricultural workforce, and secondly, the recognition by farmers of the value of investing in technology.

听力题M: Sue! Imagine running into you at the pharmacy

听力题Passage Two Questions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard. Passage Two Questions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.

听力题Most British families live in house