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W: Work late? I suppose so, if you really think it’s necessary.
Q: Where do you think this conversation most probably took place?
1. W: Could you lend me a pen? Mine has just run out of ink.
M: I’m afraid I don’t have an extra one. Would a pencil do?
Q: How did the man respond to the woman’s request?
2. W: What did you do in class today?
M: The teacher went over last Friday’s lesson.
Q: What did the teacher do?
3. W: It looks like the English course is going to be a lot of work.
M: Didn’t you see the reading list is enormous?
Q: What did they think of the English course?
4. M: Can I use your new car, Auntie?
W: Yes, of course, if you drive it carefully.
Q: What’s the aunt’s answer?
5. M: The Golden Lion sounds like a nice place to eat.
W: Ok, let’s go there. I hear that they have a complete menu and a warm
atmosphere.
Q: Where are the man and woman going?
6. M: Why didn’t you stop when we first signaled?
W: I’m sorry. Will I have to pay a fine?
Q: What is the probable relationship between the man and the woman?
7. M: I haven’t heard from my family since last month.
W: Don’t worry, Bill. Overseas mail is often slow.
Q: What can we learn about the man from the conversation?
8. W: Jack, how are you doing with your paper?
M: I’ve written and rewritten it so many times that I wonder when I can finish it.
Q: What can we learn about the man?
9. M: Has George returned from Europe yet?
W: Yes, but he had been only here for three days before his company sent him to
Canada.
Q: Where is George now?
10. W: Excuse me. Do you know when the train will arrive?
M: I’m sorry. The train is behind schedule. You have to wait another twenty minutes.
Q: What do we learn from this conversation?
Section B
Passage 1
The earth is composed of several layers. The top layer of the earth is called the
earth’s crust. The earth’s crust is divided into seven sections. These sections are called
plates.
When two plates push against each other, or when two plates rub against each other,
an earthquake will occur. An earthquake causes the ground above the plate to shake. The
shaking is caused by the motion of two plates.
Earthquakes are likely to happen at the boundaries of the earth’s plates. Each of
these plates is about 70 kilometers thick. Let’s take a look at the general boundaries of
one of these seven major plate.
Take the North American plate for an example. The left boundary of this plate is the
west coat of North America and the east boundary of this plate is through the middle of
the Atlantic Ocean. That is, this plate extends from the west coast of North America to
the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. What is the top layer of the earth called?
12. How many major sections is the earth’s crust divided into?
13. Which of the following is the left boundary of the North American plate?
Passage 2
Nowadays motorcycling is fast becoming one of America’s most popular sports.
However, there are several things about motorcycling that the average citizen dislikes.
Motorcyclists frequently look dirty; in fact, there are dirty. On the road there is little to
protect them from mud, insects, and bird droppings. For practical reasons they often
dress in old clothing which looks much less respectable than the clothing of people who
ride in cars. For the same reason motorcyclists usually wear dark colors.
Of course the danger of motorcycling also helps account for many people’s low
opinion of the sport. Its defenders, however, claim that careful cyclists are in less danger
than is commonly believed. A cyclist must drive s if everybody around him wanted to kill
him. He must pay careful attention to his driving. From that point of view, a man on a
motorcycle is safer than a man in a car.
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. Why do motorcyclists often dress in old and dark clothing?