Conversation One
M: Oh,Janna, you're early! I'm happy you're here early today because I'd like to discuss your attendance for a moment.
W: Gee, Dr.Livingston, (19) I'm really sorry about missing class yesterday.
M: Actually,(19)it's been several days.(20)Counting today, we've only had 6 classes, yet you've already missed 4.It's more than a half. You won't be able to pass if you're constantly absent. And I really don't want to fail anyone.
W: Sorry, I've been extremely busy. I can explain for it. Dr.Livingston. I have a part-time job, so...
M: Well, I hope you're already for today's exam.
W: Today? I thought it was Monday!
M: Read the syllabus, Janna; this is precisely what I'm talking about. You should either make an effort to attend, or you should consider withdrawing while it's still possible.
W: What do you mean?
M: Today's the final day you can withdraw and get a full refund.
W: Maybe I really should. What do you suggest?
M: I wish you could attend classes regularly; however, if you don't believe you're capable of this, then don't waste your money.
W: Thanks, Dr.Livingston. I really appreciate your advice. If it's okay,(21) I suppose I'll go ahead and drop the class.
M: It's entirely up to you, but that might be best if you don't think things are going to change. Excuse me, the students are coming, and I've got to get ready for class. I wish you the very best of luck, Janna.
W: Thank you, Dr.Livingston. Goodbye.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. What is the woman's problem?
B)?！窘馕觥克膫€(gè)選項(xiàng)均為現(xiàn)在完成進(jìn)行時(shí)態(tài)，由此可以推斷，本題考查的內(nèi)容可能是某人近一段時(shí)間發(fā)生的事情或者持續(xù)的狀態(tài)。女士解釋說，抱歉，昨天沒有來上課(missing class)。男士說，并不僅僅是昨天，一共上過6次課，已經(jīng)缺了4次。由此可見女士的問題在于并沒有每天都來上課(hasnt been attending class every day)。故正確答案為B)。
20. How many classes has the woman attended?
A)?！窘馕觥克膫€(gè)選項(xiàng)均為數(shù)字，由此可以推測(cè)，本題的考查內(nèi)容是關(guān)于數(shù)字的。 從男士的話中可知，一共上過6次課，女士一共缺了4次(missed 4)。相減得到女士上課的次數(shù)為2次。故正確答案為A)。
21. What does the woman decide to do?
C)。【解析】四個(gè)選項(xiàng)均為不定式，由此可以推測(cè)，本題考查的內(nèi)容可能是關(guān)于某個(gè)決定。女士說如果可行，就決定退課(drop the class)?？梢娕看蛩惴艞夁@門課程，故正確答案為C)。
Conversation Two
W: Dr.Thomas? This is Keet Bradley from the daily news.(22)I'd like to ask you some questions about the new official standard weight that you purchased.
M: I'd be happy to help you. What would you like to know?
W: First of all, how was the standard weight used?
M: Well, the people in our department (23)use it to check the scales all over the country. The department of weights and measures, we are a government agency. It's our responsibility to see that (23)all the scales measure a kilogram accurately so this is the way we use to adjust the scales.
W: How did you check the scales before?
M: We have an old standard weight that we used to use.(24)It had to be replaced because it was imprecise. You see it was made of poor quality metal that was too porous. It absorbed too much moisture.
W: Oh. So when the weather was humid it weighed more and when it was dry it weighed less.
M: Exactly. And that variation can affect the standards of the whole country. So our department had the new weight made out of higher quality metal.
W: How much did it cost?
M: About 45 thousand dollars.
W: 45,000 dollars? For one kilogram weight? That's more expensive than gold.(25)Is it really worth that much?
M: (25)I'm sure it is. Industries depend on our government agency to monitor the accuracy of scales so that when they buy and sell their products there is one standard. Think of the drug industry, for example, those companies rely on high accuracy scales to manufacture and package medicine.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
22. What is the conversation mainly about?
B)?！窘馕觥克膫€(gè)選項(xiàng)均為概括性比較強(qiáng)的短語，由此可以推測(cè)，本題考查的內(nèi)容很有可能是對(duì)話的主題。由metals，measuring weight，metric等詞推測(cè)，對(duì)話可能與金屬或其他某種事物的度量有關(guān)系。 女士說她想問男士幾個(gè)關(guān)于新度量衡的問題(new official standard weight)，由此揭示對(duì)話談?wù)摰闹黝}是關(guān)于衡量重量標(biāo)準(zhǔn)的單位。
23. What was the standard weight used to do?
A)?！窘馕觥克膫€(gè)選項(xiàng)均為不定式，由此可以推測(cè)，本題考查的內(nèi)容可能是目的或行為。 男士說他們用新標(biāo)準(zhǔn)度量衡來檢測(cè)全國(guó)的天平(scales)，他們有責(zé)任利用它來確保所有的天平都能夠準(zhǔn)確地測(cè)量1公斤的重量(measure a kilogram accurately)。
24. Why was it necessary to replace the old standard weight?
C)?！窘馕觥克膫€(gè)選項(xiàng)均描述某件事物的缺點(diǎn)或問題，由此可以推測(cè)，本題考查的內(nèi)容可能是某件事物的弊端。 男士說舊天平會(huì)被取代是因?yàn)樗粔蚓珳?zhǔn)(imprecise)，制造材料低劣(made of poor quality metal)。故正確答案為C)。
25. What does Dr.Thomas probably think about the cost of the new weight?
C)?！窘馕觥克膫€(gè)選項(xiàng)均為對(duì)某件事物價(jià)值的描述，由此可以推測(cè)，本題考查的內(nèi)容可能是對(duì)某件事物價(jià)值的評(píng)價(jià)。女士問男士新度量衡是否物有所值(worth that much)，男士說確定如此。由此可以推斷男士認(rèn)為新度量衡是物有所值的。故正確答案為C)。
Section B
Passage One
Jim Thorpe was an American Indian, born on May 28, 1888 in Oklahoma.(26) When he had his education at the Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania,his athletic coach considered him a splendid athlete and encouraged him to concentrate on sports. From then on, Thorpe participated in almost every aspect of athletics. Whenever he competed in any event, he easily won first place.
In the years that followed, he took part in football games against such renowned teams as Harvard and West Point. Thorpe again and again brought his team to victory. In 1912 he was invited to compete in the Olympic Games in Stockholm. There he excelled in several tack events and was presented with first place gold medals. He was the first athlete to capture first place awards in so many track events.
When Thorpe returned home from the Olympic Games,(27)he was welcomed with parades and celebration. The president called him the highest type of citizen.(28)However, this was all short-lived because it was found out that at one time Thorpe had been a professional athlete. Since an athlete must be an amateur in order to participate in the Olympic Games, Thorpe did not qualify. Therefore, all of his medals were taken away from him.
In later years, Thorpe played baseball and football professionally. His admirers often tried to have his medals returned to him, but in vain. Thorpe died a lonely man in California on May 28, 1953.Today, as always, many still believe Thorpe was the best athlete that ever lived.
Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26. Where was Thorpe's athletic talent discovered?
C)?！窘馕觥克膫€(gè)選項(xiàng)都是表示地點(diǎn)的狀語，由此可以推測(cè)，本題的內(nèi)容可能跟某件事情發(fā)生的地點(diǎn)有關(guān)。
早在Thorpe還在Carlisle Indian School上學(xué)的時(shí)候(had his education at the Carlisle Indian School)，他的體育教練(athletic coach)就發(fā)現(xiàn)了他卓越的運(yùn)動(dòng)才能(splendid athlete)，并鼓勵(lì)他專心從事運(yùn)動(dòng)(concentrate on sports)。故正確答案為C)。
27. How did American people receive Thorpe when he came back from Stockholm in 1912?
B)?！窘馕觥克膫€(gè)選項(xiàng)都是They開頭，都是對(duì)待某人的態(tài)度，由此可以推測(cè)，本題的內(nèi)容可能是關(guān)于一些人怎么對(duì)待某個(gè)人的。 當(dāng)Thorpe 1912年從Stockholm回來的時(shí)候，美國(guó)人民為他舉行了*(parades)和慶祝(celebration)。故正確答案為B)。
28. Why were Thorpe's medals taken away from him?
D)。【解析】四個(gè)選項(xiàng)都是Because開頭的，由此可以推測(cè)，本題的內(nèi)容是關(guān)于某件事情發(fā)生的原因。按照當(dāng)時(shí)的規(guī)則，參加奧林匹克運(yùn)動(dòng)會(huì)的運(yùn)動(dòng)員必須是業(yè)余選手(an amateur)，Thorpe曾經(jīng)是職業(yè)選手(professional athlete)，這并不符合規(guī)定，所以他的獎(jiǎng)牌被收回(taken away)。故正確答案為D)。
Passage Two
About three hundred words in the English language come from the names of people. Many of these words are technical words. When there is a new invention of discovery, a new word may be coined after the inventor or scientist.
It is interesting to observe how many common English words have found their way into the language from the names of people. For example, "sandwich", you may eat everyday. Lord Sandwich who lived from 1718 to 1792 used to sit at the gambling table eating slices of bread with meat in between. This kind of eating tastes delicious.(29)As the Lord was the only one among his friends who ate bread in that way, his friends began to call the"bread-Sandwich"for fun. Later on the word became part of the English language.
The word "boycott" means to refuse to have anything to do with somebody or something. This word is another example. The word comes from a man called Captain Boycott. He was a land agent in 1880 and he collected rents and taxes for an English landowner in Ireland.(30)But the Captain was a very harsh man. He treated his poor tenants very badly. His tenants decided not to speak to him at all. (31)Eventually word got back to the landowner and the Captain was removed. The word "boycott" became popular and was used by everyone to mean the kind of treatment that was received by Captain Boycott.
Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
M: Oh,Janna, you're early! I'm happy you're here early today because I'd like to discuss your attendance for a moment.
W: Gee, Dr.Livingston, (19) I'm really sorry about missing class yesterday.
M: Actually,(19)it's been several days.(20)Counting today, we've only had 6 classes, yet you've already missed 4.It's more than a half. You won't be able to pass if you're constantly absent. And I really don't want to fail anyone.
W: Sorry, I've been extremely busy. I can explain for it. Dr.Livingston. I have a part-time job, so...
M: Well, I hope you're already for today's exam.
W: Today? I thought it was Monday!
M: Read the syllabus, Janna; this is precisely what I'm talking about. You should either make an effort to attend, or you should consider withdrawing while it's still possible.
W: What do you mean?
M: Today's the final day you can withdraw and get a full refund.
W: Maybe I really should. What do you suggest?
M: I wish you could attend classes regularly; however, if you don't believe you're capable of this, then don't waste your money.
W: Thanks, Dr.Livingston. I really appreciate your advice. If it's okay,(21) I suppose I'll go ahead and drop the class.
M: It's entirely up to you, but that might be best if you don't think things are going to change. Excuse me, the students are coming, and I've got to get ready for class. I wish you the very best of luck, Janna.
W: Thank you, Dr.Livingston. Goodbye.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. What is the woman's problem?
B)?！窘馕觥克膫€(gè)選項(xiàng)均為現(xiàn)在完成進(jìn)行時(shí)態(tài)，由此可以推斷，本題考查的內(nèi)容可能是某人近一段時(shí)間發(fā)生的事情或者持續(xù)的狀態(tài)。女士解釋說，抱歉，昨天沒有來上課(missing class)。男士說，并不僅僅是昨天，一共上過6次課，已經(jīng)缺了4次。由此可見女士的問題在于并沒有每天都來上課(hasnt been attending class every day)。故正確答案為B)。
20. How many classes has the woman attended?
A)?！窘馕觥克膫€(gè)選項(xiàng)均為數(shù)字，由此可以推測(cè)，本題的考查內(nèi)容是關(guān)于數(shù)字的。 從男士的話中可知，一共上過6次課，女士一共缺了4次(missed 4)。相減得到女士上課的次數(shù)為2次。故正確答案為A)。
21. What does the woman decide to do?
C)。【解析】四個(gè)選項(xiàng)均為不定式，由此可以推測(cè)，本題考查的內(nèi)容可能是關(guān)于某個(gè)決定。女士說如果可行，就決定退課(drop the class)?？梢娕看蛩惴艞夁@門課程，故正確答案為C)。
Conversation Two
W: Dr.Thomas? This is Keet Bradley from the daily news.(22)I'd like to ask you some questions about the new official standard weight that you purchased.
M: I'd be happy to help you. What would you like to know?
W: First of all, how was the standard weight used?
M: Well, the people in our department (23)use it to check the scales all over the country. The department of weights and measures, we are a government agency. It's our responsibility to see that (23)all the scales measure a kilogram accurately so this is the way we use to adjust the scales.
W: How did you check the scales before?
M: We have an old standard weight that we used to use.(24)It had to be replaced because it was imprecise. You see it was made of poor quality metal that was too porous. It absorbed too much moisture.
W: Oh. So when the weather was humid it weighed more and when it was dry it weighed less.
M: Exactly. And that variation can affect the standards of the whole country. So our department had the new weight made out of higher quality metal.
W: How much did it cost?
M: About 45 thousand dollars.
W: 45,000 dollars? For one kilogram weight? That's more expensive than gold.(25)Is it really worth that much?
M: (25)I'm sure it is. Industries depend on our government agency to monitor the accuracy of scales so that when they buy and sell their products there is one standard. Think of the drug industry, for example, those companies rely on high accuracy scales to manufacture and package medicine.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
22. What is the conversation mainly about?
B)?！窘馕觥克膫€(gè)選項(xiàng)均為概括性比較強(qiáng)的短語，由此可以推測(cè)，本題考查的內(nèi)容很有可能是對(duì)話的主題。由metals，measuring weight，metric等詞推測(cè)，對(duì)話可能與金屬或其他某種事物的度量有關(guān)系。 女士說她想問男士幾個(gè)關(guān)于新度量衡的問題(new official standard weight)，由此揭示對(duì)話談?wù)摰闹黝}是關(guān)于衡量重量標(biāo)準(zhǔn)的單位。
23. What was the standard weight used to do?
A)?！窘馕觥克膫€(gè)選項(xiàng)均為不定式，由此可以推測(cè)，本題考查的內(nèi)容可能是目的或行為。 男士說他們用新標(biāo)準(zhǔn)度量衡來檢測(cè)全國(guó)的天平(scales)，他們有責(zé)任利用它來確保所有的天平都能夠準(zhǔn)確地測(cè)量1公斤的重量(measure a kilogram accurately)。
24. Why was it necessary to replace the old standard weight?
C)?！窘馕觥克膫€(gè)選項(xiàng)均描述某件事物的缺點(diǎn)或問題，由此可以推測(cè)，本題考查的內(nèi)容可能是某件事物的弊端。 男士說舊天平會(huì)被取代是因?yàn)樗粔蚓珳?zhǔn)(imprecise)，制造材料低劣(made of poor quality metal)。故正確答案為C)。
25. What does Dr.Thomas probably think about the cost of the new weight?
C)?！窘馕觥克膫€(gè)選項(xiàng)均為對(duì)某件事物價(jià)值的描述，由此可以推測(cè)，本題考查的內(nèi)容可能是對(duì)某件事物價(jià)值的評(píng)價(jià)。女士問男士新度量衡是否物有所值(worth that much)，男士說確定如此。由此可以推斷男士認(rèn)為新度量衡是物有所值的。故正確答案為C)。
Section B
Passage One
Jim Thorpe was an American Indian, born on May 28, 1888 in Oklahoma.(26) When he had his education at the Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania,his athletic coach considered him a splendid athlete and encouraged him to concentrate on sports. From then on, Thorpe participated in almost every aspect of athletics. Whenever he competed in any event, he easily won first place.
In the years that followed, he took part in football games against such renowned teams as Harvard and West Point. Thorpe again and again brought his team to victory. In 1912 he was invited to compete in the Olympic Games in Stockholm. There he excelled in several tack events and was presented with first place gold medals. He was the first athlete to capture first place awards in so many track events.
When Thorpe returned home from the Olympic Games,(27)he was welcomed with parades and celebration. The president called him the highest type of citizen.(28)However, this was all short-lived because it was found out that at one time Thorpe had been a professional athlete. Since an athlete must be an amateur in order to participate in the Olympic Games, Thorpe did not qualify. Therefore, all of his medals were taken away from him.
In later years, Thorpe played baseball and football professionally. His admirers often tried to have his medals returned to him, but in vain. Thorpe died a lonely man in California on May 28, 1953.Today, as always, many still believe Thorpe was the best athlete that ever lived.
Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26. Where was Thorpe's athletic talent discovered?
C)?！窘馕觥克膫€(gè)選項(xiàng)都是表示地點(diǎn)的狀語，由此可以推測(cè)，本題的內(nèi)容可能跟某件事情發(fā)生的地點(diǎn)有關(guān)。
早在Thorpe還在Carlisle Indian School上學(xué)的時(shí)候(had his education at the Carlisle Indian School)，他的體育教練(athletic coach)就發(fā)現(xiàn)了他卓越的運(yùn)動(dòng)才能(splendid athlete)，并鼓勵(lì)他專心從事運(yùn)動(dòng)(concentrate on sports)。故正確答案為C)。
27. How did American people receive Thorpe when he came back from Stockholm in 1912?
B)?！窘馕觥克膫€(gè)選項(xiàng)都是They開頭，都是對(duì)待某人的態(tài)度，由此可以推測(cè)，本題的內(nèi)容可能是關(guān)于一些人怎么對(duì)待某個(gè)人的。 當(dāng)Thorpe 1912年從Stockholm回來的時(shí)候，美國(guó)人民為他舉行了*(parades)和慶祝(celebration)。故正確答案為B)。
28. Why were Thorpe's medals taken away from him?
D)。【解析】四個(gè)選項(xiàng)都是Because開頭的，由此可以推測(cè)，本題的內(nèi)容是關(guān)于某件事情發(fā)生的原因。按照當(dāng)時(shí)的規(guī)則，參加奧林匹克運(yùn)動(dòng)會(huì)的運(yùn)動(dòng)員必須是業(yè)余選手(an amateur)，Thorpe曾經(jīng)是職業(yè)選手(professional athlete)，這并不符合規(guī)定，所以他的獎(jiǎng)牌被收回(taken away)。故正確答案為D)。
Passage Two
About three hundred words in the English language come from the names of people. Many of these words are technical words. When there is a new invention of discovery, a new word may be coined after the inventor or scientist.
It is interesting to observe how many common English words have found their way into the language from the names of people. For example, "sandwich", you may eat everyday. Lord Sandwich who lived from 1718 to 1792 used to sit at the gambling table eating slices of bread with meat in between. This kind of eating tastes delicious.(29)As the Lord was the only one among his friends who ate bread in that way, his friends began to call the"bread-Sandwich"for fun. Later on the word became part of the English language.
The word "boycott" means to refuse to have anything to do with somebody or something. This word is another example. The word comes from a man called Captain Boycott. He was a land agent in 1880 and he collected rents and taxes for an English landowner in Ireland.(30)But the Captain was a very harsh man. He treated his poor tenants very badly. His tenants decided not to speak to him at all. (31)Eventually word got back to the landowner and the Captain was removed. The word "boycott" became popular and was used by everyone to mean the kind of treatment that was received by Captain Boycott.
Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.