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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once, After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
回答1-25问题。
1、A.Fred forgot to call him last night about the camping trip.
B.He is not going to lend his sleeping bag to Fred.
C.He has not seen Fred at the gym for some time.
D.Fred may have borrowed a sleeping bag from someone else.
2、A.Summer has become hotter in recent years.
B.It will cool down a bit over the weekend.
C.Swimming in a pool has a relaxing effect.
D.He hopes the weather forecast is accurate.
3、A.Taking a picture of Prof. Brown.
B.Commenting on an oil-painting.
C.Hosting a TV program.
D.Staging a performance.
4、A.She can help the man take care of the plants.
B.Most plants grow better in direct sunlight.
C.The plants need to be watered frequently.
D.The plants should be placed in a shady spot.
5、A.Change to a more exciting channel.
B.See the movie some other time.
C.Go to bed early.
D.Stay up till eleven.
6、A.Both of them are laymen of modem art.
B.She has learned to appreciate modem sculptures.
C.Italian artists' works are difficult to understand.
D.Modem artists are generally considered weird.
7、A.They seem satisfied with what they have done.
B.They have called all club members to contribute.
C.They think the day can be called a memorable one.
D.They find it hard to raise money for the hospital.
8、A.The man shouldn't hesitate to take the course.
B.The man should talk with the professor first.
C.The course isn't open to undergraduates.
D.The course will require a lot of reading.
9、听音频，回答下列问题。
A.Current trends in economic development.
B.Domestic issues of general social concern.
C.Stories about Britain's relations with other nations.
D.Conflicts and compromises among political parties.
10、A.Based on the poll of public opinions.
B.By interviewing people who file complaints.
C.By analyzing the domestic and international situation.
D.Based on public expectations and editors' judgment.
11、A.Underlying rules of editing.
B.Practical experience.
C.Audience's feedback.
D.Professional qualifications.
听音频，回答下列问题。
12、A.The average life span was less than 50 years.
B.It was very common for them to have 12 children.
C.They retired from work much earlier than today.
D.They were quite optimistic about their future.
13、A.Get ready for ecological changes.
B.Adapt to the new environment.
C.Learn to use new technology.
D.Explore ways to stay young.
14、A.When all women go out to work.
B.When family planning is enforced.
C.When a world government is set up.
D.When all people become wealthier.
15、A.Eliminate poverty and injustice.
B.Migrate to other planets.
C.Control the environment.
D.Find inexhaustible resources.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.
English is the leading international language. In different countries around the globe, English is acquired as the (26)__in others it's used as a second language. Some nations use English as their (27).__ language, performing the function of (28)__; in others it's used as an international language for business, (29)__and industry.
What factors and forces have (30)__the spread of English? Why is English now considered to be so prestigious that, across the globe, individuals and societies feel (31).__.if they do not have (32).__in this language? How has English changed through 1,500 years? These are some of the questions that you (33)__ when you study English.
You also examine the immense (34)__of English and come to understand how it is used as a symbol of both individual identity and social connection. You develop in-depth knowledge of the intricate structure of the language. Why do some non-native speakers of English claim that it's a difficult language to learn, while infants born into English-speaking communities acquire their language before they learn to use folks and knives? At the University of Sussex, you are introduced to the nature and grammar of English (35)__This involves the study of sound structures, the formation of words, the sequencing of words and the construction of meaning, as well as examination of the theories explaining these aspects of English usage.
You are encouraged to develop your own individual responses to various practical and theoretical issues, which are raised by studying how speakers and writers employ English for a wide variety of purposes.
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