Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions :In this section ,you will hear 10 short conversations .At the end of each conversation ,a question will be asked about what was said .Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause .During the pause ,you must read the four choice marked A) , B) , C) , D) , and decide which is the best answer .Then mark the corresponding letter on the sheet with a line through the center.
Example : You will hear:
You will read : A) At the office . B) In the waiting room .
C) At the airport . D) In a restaurant .
From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening . This is most likely to have taken place at the office . Therefore , A) “ At the office” is the best answer . You should choose 【A】on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.
Sample Answer 〔A〕〔B〕〔C〕〔D〕
1. A) Leave the classroom . B) Do his homework alone .
C) Submit the report. D) Revise the report .
2. A) She could use his car . B) She let him drive .
C) She always drives cars of others . D) It’s possible for her to rent a car .
3. A) He has been asked fore the book . B) He keeps buying books .
C) He’s forgetful . D) He has a lot of time .
4.A)Helen will find a way . B)He’s been unable to ask Helen .
C)Helen’s leaving .D)He’ll make up his mind .
5.A)He can’t find the ticket . B)He prefers to stand .
C)The ball is expected to be crowded . D) He wants to sit close to the stage .
6.A)His new job is disappointing .
B)He wanted to hire someone to do the job for him .
C)He hasn’t made an appointment for the interview .
D)He’s discouraged as he didn’t get the job .
7.A)The article was actually longer . B)The newspaper printed his other paper .
C)He’s just begun writing for the newspaper .
D)The article deals with books .
8.A)Everyone has left . B)There are no tickets for the Early snow .
C)The tickets have been sold . D)The ticket line is on the left .
9.A)His car’s in good condition . B) He prefers to go on foot .
C)He will take them if he can . D) He’s willing to lend them the car .
10.A)There problems won’t be on the exam .
B)He would like some help .
C) There is one point he doesn’t understand .
D)He can’t learn the material .
Section B Spot Dictation
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 . Then listen to the passage again . When the passage is read for the second time , you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 11 to 20 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 .
The very success of communications satellite systems has raised widespread concern about their future . Some countries are already using satellite fro _11_ communications in place of _12_tellephone lines on land . Although this technique is extremely useful for linking widely _13_villages in )_14_or _15_ regions ,in heavily build up areas with _16_ telephone and telegraph systems , domestic satellites (or domsats ) are seen by the land line network as unfair _17_ _18_ such opposition , domsats are gaining support from many _19_ and public interest groups in the United States and seem likely to be more widely _20_ in the future .
参考答案：
Section A
1. C 2. D 3. A 4. B 5.C 6. D 7. A 8. B 9. C 10. D
Section B
11. domestic 12. conventional 13. scattered 14. remote 15. mountainous 16. extensive 17. competition 18. Despite 19. business 20. utilized
听力原文
Section A
1. M: I’m going to revise my report .
W: I think you should leave it well enough alone .
Q: What does the woman think the man should do ?
2. W: I had a car to use this weekend .
M: You could always rent one .
Q: What does the man mean?
3.M: Susan , have you given Jack’s book to him ?
W : No, he’s reminded me a thousand times .
Q: What does Susan say about Jack?
4. W: Did you ask Helen to go to the party ?
M: She’s always at a meeting.
Q: What does the man mean ?
5. W: Let’s try to fid seats near the stage .
M: We’ll be lucky if we can find a place to stand .
Q: What does the man mean ?
6. W: Wasn’t Tom hired for the job ?
M: No, and he can’t get over the disappointment .
Q: What’s the man saying about Tom ?
7. W: Your article in the paper was perfect .
M: I only wished they had published the entire thing .
Q: What do we learn from the man’s response ?
8. W: Is this the line for purchasing the tickets ?
M: Yes ,but the tickets are only for the late performance .
Q: What does the man mean ?
9. W: So you’re going to give us a ride to the game .
M: If my car’s running okay .
Q: What does the man mean ?
10. W: Shall I explain those problems before the exam ?
M: What’s the point ? I don’t understand a thing .
Q: What does the man mean ?
Section B
Spot Dictation
The very success of communications satellite systems has raised widespread concern about their future .Some countries are already using satellite for domestic communications in place of conventional telephone lines on land .Although this technique if extremely useful for linking widely scattered villages in remote or mountainous regions ,in heavily built up areas with extensive telephone and telegraph systems ,domestic satellites (or durmasts )are seen by the land line network as unfair competition .Despite such opposition , domsats are gaining support from many business and public interest groups in the United States and seem likely to be more widely utilized in the future .
