单选题Questions 19 ～ 22 are based on the following conversation.

单选题 {{B}}Text{{/B}} When my father was getting ready for work. our{{U}} (26) {{/U}}was ruled by knocks and words. One{{U}} (27) {{/U}}on the. table meant "I am ready for my breakfast". Two knocks on the table{{U}} (28) {{/U}}I am ready for my breakfast. {{U}}(29) {{/U}}he said, "Boots". The paper was{{U}} (30) {{/U}}for him over the back of an armchair. Today's paper was put on the chair for his{{U}} (31) {{/U}}. and his boots were brought to him, freshly brushed. He read{{U}} (32) {{/U}}at the same time putting on his boots and lacing them{{U}} (33) {{/U}}. After finishing one boot. he said. "Bus." At that{{U}} (34) {{/U}}one of the girls went outside to the garden gate{{U}} (35) {{/U}}waited there. Her job was to stop the bus{{U}} (36) {{/U}}it came. It came early sometimes, and it had to{{U}} (37) {{/U}}my father. "Overcoat, hat." One of my sisters had already{{U}} (38) {{/U}}his overcoat. Now she held it{{U}} (39) {{/U}}for him and guided his arms into it. Then she{{U}} (40) {{/U}}his jacket down under the coat. Another girl{{U}} (41) {{/U}}his hat, nicely brushed. "Handkerchief, pipe." They were brought and put, with his tobacco, into his pockets. He{{U}} (42) {{/U}}the window and said either "Walking stick" or "Umbrella". It was handed to him. Ready now, he was{{U}} (43) {{/U}}reading the newspaper. He didn't put it down{{U}} (44) {{/U}}he heard the shout "Bus coming!" then he kissed my mother and went out. The girls all breathed freely. {{U}} (45) {{/U}}lucky a man is to have a wife and five daughters at home!

单选题WhydidPetergototheUnionTrustbank?

单选题The subject which is supposed to have no direct value for job hunting is ______.

单选题What does the woman mean?

单选题 {{I}} Questions 5 to 7 are based on the following conversation.{{/I}}

单选题It can be inferred from the passage that the drop in Amtrak ridership was due to the fact that

单选题According to the passage, some people who are openly against fairy tales argue that ______.

单选题WhydidShellycall?A.BecauseshewantedtoknowifeverythingwasOKwithherparents.B.BecauseshewantedtoinviteherparentstoBilly'sbirthdayparty.C.BecauseshewantedtotellherparentsthateverythingwasOKwithherchildren.D.BecauseshewantedtotellherparentsthatshewouldgoandvisittheminJuly.

单选题The old man ______ the memory of his dead wife. A. embraced B. disclosed C. cherished D. stored

单选题WhatdoyouthinkRobertis?[A]Adancer.[B]Asinger.[C]Astudent.

单选题The evolution of artificial intelligence is now proceeding so rapidly that (26) the middle of this century cheap computers (27) larger than portable typewriters will (28) that will be able to solve almost any (29) faster and more efficiently than we can. "Intelligence" in a machine, (30) in a human, is best (31) as the ability to solve complex problems swiftly. This (32) involve medical analysis and prescriptions, (33) legal matters— (34) short, replacing the profession of lawyers completely or in (35) war games : in other words, (36) governments whether (37) not to go to war. (38) computers have already intensified the deadlines of weapons, the prospect is that they will (39) the more beneficial role of preventing wars. (40) asked to estimate the chances of victory, the computer will analyze facts (41) from the lifelong military expert with his optimistic sense and military enthusiasm. When the same figures are fed into the emotionless machine each to be weighed with (42) objective and then judged (43) each other, the (44) , far more often than" (45) "in human decision making, will be: "You start this war you will lose./

单选题The rate of population growth is fastest in underdeveloped countries. In these countries a high birthrate is accompanied by a lowered death rate thanks to improved standards of public health. Ideally it should be possible to counter balance the effect of a reduced death rate by all increased use of family planning. In practice, however, population control is a complex matter. Throughout history people have determined the size of their families according to the cultural values of their societies. Population control has long been a subject of discussion among researchers. Some have argued that the supply of good land is limited. In order to feed a large population, bad land must be cultivated and the good land overworked. As a result, each person produces less in a given amount of time and this means a lower average income than could be obtained with a smaller population. Other researchers have argued that a large population gives more scope for the development of facilities such as sports, roads and railways, which are not likely to be built unless there is a big demand to justify them. Similarly, it can be argued that the public costs of society will not be so heavy to each individual if they are shared among the members of a large population. One of the difficulties in implementing birth control lies in the fact that the official attitudes to population growth vary from country to country. In underdeveloped countries where a large population is pressing hard upon the limits of food, space and natural resources, it will be the first concern of government to place a limit on the birthrate. In a well-developed society the problem may be more complex. A declining birthrate may lead to unemployment because it results in a shrinking market. Cities with a declining population may have to face the prospect of a shrinking tax base and a fall in land values. If there are fewer children going to school, teachers may be thrown out of work. When the pressure of population on housing declines, prices also decline and the building industry is weakened. Faced with considerations such as these, the government of a developed country may well prefer to see a slowly increasing population, rather than one which is stable or in decline.

单选题You will hear four dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have 10 seconds to check your answer to each question. You will hear each piece ONLY ONCE. Questions 11～13 are based on the following interview between a reporter and a sportswoman.

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