2006年英语专业四级真题

PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION

Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation.

At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. 1. How did Mark get there? A. By train and by car. B. By plane and by coach. C. By train and by bus. D. By bus and by plane

2. Mark used to wear all the following EXCEPT A. short hair B. glasses. C. mustache. D. beard

3. Where is the meeting for new students to be held? A. In the third room on the right. B. In the Common Room. C. In a room at the other end. D. In Room 501.

Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation.

At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. 4. What did Steve originally plan to do?

A. To go to a park near the beach. B. To stay at home. C. To see a new film. D. To do some study.

5. Maggie finally decided to go to see a film because A. there was no park nearby. B. the weather wasn't ideal for a walk. C. it would be easier to go to a cinema. D. Steve hadn't seen the film yet. 6. Where did they plan to meet? A. Outside the Town Hall. B. Near the bank. C. In Steve's place. D. At the cinema.

Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation.

At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. 7. The following details are true about the new device EXCEPT A. it has color.

B. it has a moving image. C. it costs less money. D. it is not on the market.

8. Why didn't Bill want one of them? A. He wanted to buy one from Japan.

B. He wasn't sure about its quality. C. He thought it was for business use. D. He thought it was expensive.

9. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the woman? A. She had never read the magazine herself. B. She knew who usually read the magazine. C. She was quite interested in the new device. D. She agreed with Bill at the end of conversation. 10. The conversation is mainly about A. a new type of telephone B. the cost of telephones. C. some features of the magazine. D. the readership of the magazine. SECTION B PASSAGES

In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.

11. In the old days dogs were used for the following EXCEPT A. hunting other animals. B. driving sheep. C. guarding chickens. D. keeping thieves away.

12. Which of the following is CORRECT?

A. Dogs are now treated as part of a family. B. Dogs still perform all the duties they used to do. C. People now keep dogs for the same reasons as before. D. Only old people are seen walking their dogs. 13. The passage is mainly about A. what dogs can do B. how to keep dogs C. dogs and their masters D. reasons for keeping dogs.

Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.

14. According to the passage, the working conditions in the new place A. are the same as the speaker is used to. B. are expected to be rather poor. C. are just as adequate. D. are not yet clear.

15. What is the speaker going to do in the new place? A. Travelling. B. Studying. C. Settling down. D. Teaching.

16. The speaker expects A. fewer choices of food. B. many ways to do washing.

C. modern lighting facilities. D. new types of drinking water.

17. From the passage we can learn that the speaker A. is unprepared for the new post. B. is unclear about the conditions there. C. is ready for all the difficulties there. D. is eager to know more about the post.

Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.

18. According to the passage, when are children first expected to study hard? A. Before 6 years of age. B. Between 6 and 10. C. After 10 years of age. D. After 12 years of age.

19. Parents who abuse their children tend to have the following problems EXCEPT A. religious problems. B. emotional problems. C. financial problems. D. marriage problems.

20. Which of the following statement is CORRECT? A. Boys and girls are equally energetic. B. Parents have higher expectations for boys. C. Some parents lack skills to deal with their kids. D. Some parents are ill-educated and ill-tempered.

SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST

Questions 21 to 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 21. What has happened to the Cubans? A. They set foot in Florida. B. They were drowned. C. They were flown to the U.S. D. They were sent back to Cuba.

22. How did the Cubans try to enter the U.S.? A. In a small boat. B. In an old truck. C. By swimming. D. By driving.

Questions 23 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item,you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question.

23. How many cities will have air quality monitoring systems installed by the end of this year? A. 42 cities. B. 220 cities. C. 150 cities. D. 262 cities.

24. Al together how many people were reported missing? A. 68 B. 90. C. 150.

D. 40.

25. Which of the following details is INCORRECT? A. The tow ferries sank on different days. B. The accidents were caused by storms. C. The two ferries sank on the same river. D. More people were rescued from the first ferry.

Questions 26 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question.

26. What is the news item mainly about? A. Indonesian government policies.

B. Australia's support to the UN assistance mission. C. Opening of an Australian consulate in East Timor. D. Talks between Australia and Indonesia.

Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item,you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.

27. The news item is mainly about a joint venture between A. a US company and a UK company. B. a Swiss company and a UK company. C. two Taiwanese companies.

D. a mainland company and a US company.

28. Who will provide the distribution net works in the joint venture? A. Unilever. B. Nestle. C. PepsiCo.

D. Coca Cola.

Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item,you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.

29. Who staged the protest on Saturday? A. The soldiers. B. The peace camp. C. The militants. D. The hardliners.

30. Which of the following details about the news is INCORRECT? A. 13 soldiers were killed last week. B. 100,000 people participated in the protest. C. The protesters demanded a pullout from Gaza. D. The Prime Minister rejected the pullout plan. PART ⅢCLOZE

There are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most （31 ）held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder even if it means （32）the pavement into a busy street! （33）you must pass under a ladder you can （34）bad luck by crossing your fingers and （35）them crossed until you have seen a dog. （36）, you may lick your finger and （37）a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the （38）has dried.

Another common （39）is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house-it will either bring （40）to the person who opened it or to the whole （41）. Anyone opening an umbrella in fine weather is （42）, as it inevitably brings rain!

The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month （43）on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better stay （44）. the worst misfortune that can happen to a person is caused by breaking a mirror, （45）it brings seven years of bad luck! The superstition is supposed to （46）in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods.

Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are （47）witchcraft……it is （48）lucky if a black cat crosses your path-although in America the exact opposite belief prevails.

Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood （49）luck. This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate, such as \"my car has never （50）, touch wood?\" 31. A broadly B widely C quickly D speedily

32. A running from B jumping off C stepping off D keeping from 33. A If B As C Though D Unless 34. A erase B remove C avoid D ease 35. A keep B keeping C kept D to keep

36. A Consequently B However C Comparatively D Alternatively 37. A make B print C perform D produce 38. A label B symbol C mark D cut

39. A argument B superstition C opinion D idea 40. A loss B difficulty C tragedy D misfortune 41. A house B household C home D circle

42. A unwise B unintelligent C unpopular D unfortunate 43. A falls B arrives C drops D happens 44. A away B outdoors C indoors D far 45. A when B as C if D though

46. A have originated B be originating C be originated D originate 47. A concerned about B related with C associated with D connected in 48. A especially B specially C frequently D rarely 49. A as B for C in D of

50. A broken up B broken off C broken away D broken down PART ⅣGRAMMAR and VOCABULARY

51. __dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.

A Although B whatever C As D However

52. If only I __play the guitar as well as you! A would B could C should D might

53. The party, __I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable. A by which B for which C to which D at which

54 It's high time we __ cutting down the rainforests. A stopped B had to stop C shall stop D stop

55 The student said there were a few points in the essay he __ impossible to comprehend. A has found B was finding C had found

D would find

56 Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone__ an opportunity to hear the speech. A ought to have B must have C may have D should have

57 I am surprised__ this city is a dull place to live in. A that you should think B by what you are thinking C that you would think D with what you were thinking

58 Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not__ for her work. A enough good B good enough C as good enough D good as enough

59 It is imperative that the government __ more investment into the shipbuilding industry. A attracts B shall attract C attract D has to

60 Land belongs to the city; there is __ thing as private ownership of land. A no such a

B not such C not such a D no such

61 My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk__far. A / B such C that D as

62 The statistics __ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times. A proves B is proving C are proving D prove

63 There are only ten apples left in the baskets, __ the spoilt ones. A not counting B not to count C don't count D having not counted It was __ we had hoped A more a success than B a success more than C as much of a success as D a success as much as

65 There used to be a petrol station near the park, __? A didn't it B doesn't there C usedn't it? D didn't there

66 It is an offence to show __ against people of different races. A distinction B difference C separation D discrimination

67 A great amount of work has gone into __ the Cathedral to its previous splendour. A refreshing B restoring C renovating D renewing

68 The thieves fled with the local police close on their __. A backs B necks C toes D heels

69 The economic recession has meant that job__ is a rare thing. A security B safety

C protection D secureness

70 Many people nowadays save money to __ for their old age. A cater B supply C provide D equip

71 The tone of the article __ the writer's mood at the time. A reproduced B reflected C imagined D imitated

72 This is not the right __ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen 73 The job of a student accommodation officer__ a great many visits to landladies. A concerns B offers C asks D involves

74 Our family doctor's clinic __at the junction of two busy roads. A rests B stands C stays D seats

75 She was so fat that she could only just __ through the door. A assemble B appear C squeeze D gather

76 After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was __. A leaking B trickling C prominent D noticeable

77 The reception was attended by __ members of the local community. A excellent B conspicuous C prominent D noticeable

78 Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but __slightly in the afternoon. A regained B recovered C restored D revived

79 His brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure A rich B quick

C productive D fertile

80 The couple has donated a not__ amount of money to the foundation. A inconsiderable B inconsiderate C inaccurate D incomparable READING TEXT A

In the case of mobile phones, change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well.

First. Let's talk about culture. The difference between the mobile phone and its parent, the fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it.

This has several implications. The most common one, however, and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever, is the \"meeting\" influence. People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet. Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance. You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place. Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run. It is no longer \"see you there at 8\

Texting changes people as well. In their paper, \"insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging\\"texters\"-those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text to voice.

They found that the mobile phone's individuality and privacy gave texters the ability to express a whole new outer personality. Texters were likely to report that their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts. This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well.

Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language. There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone. There is the \"speakeasy\": the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away. And there is the \"spacemaker\": these people focus on themselves and keep out other people.

Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people's privacy. So, it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous. But perhaps you needn't worry so much. After all, it is good to talk

81. When people plan to meet nowadays, they ________. A. arrange the meeting place beforehand B. postpone fixing the place till last minute C. seldom care about when and where to meet D. still love to work out detailed meeting plans.

82. According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen on ________. A. talkers B. the \"speakeasy\" c. the \"spacemaker\" D. texters

83. We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters are ________. A. quite revealing B. well written

C. unacceptable by others D. shocking to others

84. According to the passage, who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile ________. A. talkers B. the speakeasy C. the spacemaker D. texters

85. An appropriate title for the passage might be ________.

A. The SMS Effect.

B. Cultural Implication of Mobile Use. C. Change in the Use of the Mobile. D. Body Language and the Mobile Phone. TEXT B

Over the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal – or at least many parts of it have. In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned. Ideas about social class – whether a person is \"working-class\" or \"middle-class\" – are one area in which changes have been extremely slow. In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less than middle-class people, such as teachers and doctors. As a result of this and also of the fact that workers' jobs were generally much less secure, distinct differences in life-styles and attitudes came into existence. The typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her \"housekeeping\beer and betting.

The stereotype of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is – inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house of these provided him and his family with security. Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity (or the education and training) to make such long-term plans.

Nowadays, a great deal has changed. In a large number of cases factory workers earn as much, if not more, than their middle-class supervisors. Social security and laws to improve century, have made it less necessary than before to worry about \"tomorrow\". Working-class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position.

The changes in both life-styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people. They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, they spend their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to be much less difference than in precious generations. Nevertheless, we still have a wide gap between the well-paid (whatever the type of job they may have) and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups. 86. Which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past? A. life style and occupation

B. Attitude and income C. income and job security D. job security and hobbies

87. The writer seems to suggest that the description of – is closer to truth? A. middle –class ways of spending money B. working-class ways of spending the weekend C. working-class drinking habits D. middle-class attitudes

88. According to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle-class? A. desiring for security B. Making long term plans C. having priorities in life D. saving money

. Working-class people's sense of security increased as a result of all the following factor EXCEPT? A. better social security B. more job opportunities C. higher living standard D. better legal protection.

90. Which of the following statement is incorrect?

A. Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society. B. The gap between working-class and middle-class young people is narrowing. C. Different in income will remain but those in occupation will disappear. D. Middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people

TEXT C

For several days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the morning he seemed much occupied with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighbourhood called and some times stayed to dine with him. When his foot was well enough, he rode out a great deal.

During this time, all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile. His changes of manner did not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing to do with the cause of them.

One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr. Rochester after dinner. He was sitting in his armchair, and looked not quite so severe, and much less gloomy. There was a smile on his lips, and his eyes were bright, probably with wine. As I was looking at him, he suddenly turned, and asked me, \"do you think I'm handsome, Miss Eyre?\"

The answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: 'No, sir.\"

\"ah, you really are unusual! You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude.\" \"Sir, I'm sorry. I should have said that beauty doesn't matter, or something like that,\"

\"no, you shouldn't! I see, you criticize my appearance, and then you stab me in the back! You have honesty and feeling. There are not many girls like you. But perhaps I go too fast. Perhaps you have awaful faults to counterbalance your few good points

I thought to myself that he might have too. He seemed to read my mind, and said quickly,\" yes, you're right. I have plenty of faults. I went the wrong way when I was twenty-one, and have never found the right path again. I might have been very different. I might have been as good as you, and perhaps wiser. I am not a bad man, take my word for it, but I have done wrong. It wasn't my character, but circumstances which were to blame. Why do I tell you all this? Because you're the sort of person people tell their problems and secrets to, because you're sympathetic and give them hope.\"

It seemed he had quite a lot to talk to me. He didn't seem to like to finish the talk quickly, as was the case for the first time.

\"Don't be afraid of me, Miss Eyre.\" He continued. \"you don't relax or laugh very much, perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you. But in time you will be more natural with me, and laugh, and speak freely. You're like a bird in a cage. When you get out of the cage, you'll fly very high. Good night.\" 91: at the beginning miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr. Rochester were all except A. busy

B. sociable C. friendly D. changeable

92. in \".... and all my knowledge him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,…\". the word about means ________. A. around B. on C. outside D. concerning.

93. Why did Mr. Rochester say \"... and the you stab me in the back!\" in the 7th para.? A. because Jane had intended to kill him with a knife B. because Jane had intended to be more critical. C. because Jane had regretted having talked to him D. because Jane had said something else to correct herself.

94. From what Mr. Rochest told Miss Eyre, we can conclude that he wanted to ________. A. tell her all his troubles B. tell her his life experience. C. change her opinion of him D. change his circumstances

95. At the end of the passage, Mr. Rochester sounded ________. A. rude B. cold C. friendly D. encouraging.

TEXT D

The ideal companion machine-the computer-would not only look, feel, and sound friendly but would also be programmed to behave in a pleasant manner. Those qualities that make interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore interesting. In its first encounter it might be somewhat hesitant, but as it came to know the user it would progress to a more relaxed and intimate style. The machine would not be a passive participant but would add its own suggestions, information, and opinions; it would sometimes take the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own. Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a friend if it imitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know another. At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy. The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely to produce irritation. After experiencing a wealth of powerful, well-timed friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept the computer as far more than a machine and might well come to regard it as a friend.

An artificial relationship of this type would provide many of the benefits that could continue from previous discussions. It would have a familiarity with the user's life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored. The computer's own personality would be lively and impressive, and it would develop in response to that of the user. With features such as these, the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner.

96. Which of the following is not a feature of the ideal companion machine? A. Active in communication B. Attractive in personality. C. enjoyable in performance D. unpredictable in behaviour

97. The computer would develop friendships with humans in a (n) – way. A. Quick B. unpredictable C. productive D. inconspicuous.

98. Which of the following aspects is not mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships?

A. Being able to pick up an interesting conversation. B. Being sensitive to earlier contact. C. Being ready to learn about the person's life D. Having a pleasant and adaptable personality.

99. throughout the passage, the author is ________ in his attitude toward the computer ________. A. favourable B. critical C. vague D. hesitant

100.Which might be the most appropriate title of the passage? A. Articial relationshios.

B. How to form intimate relationships C. The affectionate machine D. Humans and computers PART ⅥWRITING Section A Composition

Recently a Beijing information company did a survey of student life among more than 700 students in Beijing, Guangzhou, Xi'an, Chengdu, Shanghai, Wuhan, Nanjing, and Shenyang . The results have shown that 67 percent of students think that saving money is a good habit while the rest believe that using tomorrow's money today is better, what do you think?

Write on answer sheet two a compositions of about 200 words. Saving Money is a Good Habit You are to write in three parts.

In the first part, state specifically what you opinion is

In the second part, support your opinion with appropriate detail.

In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary. You should supply an appropriate title for you composition.

Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks. Section B Note- writing

Write an answer sheet two a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:

You have got to know that you classmates, Michael ,is organizing a weekend excursion for the class. And you are thinking of joining the trip, write him a note expressing your interest in the excursion and asking for information on two details related to the excursion.

Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. 参 Part I Dictation The internet

The internet is the most significant progress in the field of communications. Imagine a book that never rend, a library with million floors, or imagine a research project with thousands of scientists working around the clock forever. This is the magic of the internet.

As the internet has potential for good or bad, one can find where organized information of websites. At the same time, one can also find waste for websites. Most websites are known as different internet of applications. These include online games, check rooms and so on. These applications have great power, too. Sometimes, the power can be so great. That young people may easily become victims to their attraction. So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem. We must work together to use its power for better rents. Part II Listening Comprehension 1-10 CABDB DCDBA 11-10 DADBD ACBAC 21-30 DBDBA CACBC

PART Ⅱ LISTENING COMPREHENSION SECTION A CONVERSATIONS

Questions I to 3 are based on the following conversation. M: Hello.

W: Oh, hello, you must be a new student. Did you find us, Ok?

M: Well, I got a bit lost and I had to ask a stranger, but I got here eventually. W; Oh, dear. Have you come far today?

M; Only from Britain. I was staying with my brother. W: Oh, good. (1) How did you get here?

M: (1) My brother took me to the railway station and I got a bus at this end. W: Aha, well, you'd better tell me your name, so I can find your form. M: It 's Mark Bern.

W: Bern, Bern. Ah, yes. Oh, you've changed since this photo. (2) What happened to your beard and moustache, and you are not wearing glasses, either? M: No, I thought I'd better look smarter. W: Here is the key to your room. It is 501. M: Thanks. How do I get there?

W: Go to the end of this corridor, turn left and it's the third door on the right. M: Thank you. Oh, there is a meeting for new students. What time is that?

W: (3) Half past five in the Common Room on the ground floor at the other end of the corridor. M: Thanks a lot. Bye. Key: 1.C 2.A 3.B

Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. W: Hi, Steve, how are things?

M: Hi, Maggie. Good, thanks. What's new with you? W: Oh, I was just wondering if you wanted to go out tonight.

M: Well, (4)1 was thinking of going to the university library to do a bit of study. What have you got in mind? W: I thought we could just go for a walk, maybe down to that park near the beach. M: Tonight? (5) You must be joking. It's too cold.

W: Oh, yes. It's too cold, but I still want to go out somewhere. That new Tom Cruise's film is on in town. How about that?

M: Ok, what time does it start?

W: Oh, I think it's half past eight or something. I will just get the paper and have a look. Just turn on for a minute. Look, the film got fantastic review in the paper last week. M: Ok,ok. (6) Where are we going to meet? W: (6)lt'd be easier if we met at the cinema. M: Ok. Where is it?

W: Oh, you know, the Olyang. M: Where is that?

W: (6) Near the Town Hall and opposite the bank.

M: Oh, yeah. I know where it is. Ok, look, I will meet you there at fifteen past eight. Key：4.D 5.B 6.D

Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. W: What are you reading. Bill?

M: It's this week's New Scientist ,whyI .

W: I was just wondering. It looks interesting. (9) But I've never actually read it myself. It's for real scientists—or can ordinary people like me understand it?

M: Oh, it's for anyone really. It usually has articles and stories about character affairs and about science as well as papers about new development and research. I am reading about new telephone that allows you to see the person you are speaking to as well as hear him.

W: Oh,I've heard about it. (7)/(9)ls it on the market yet? Can I buy one?

M: No, not this one. (8) But the company has made other models to try out on business. This one is special because its color and the image is moving. W: Oh, that's interesting.

M: You see the first video phones that what they called were made in Japan. But they can only show a still, black and white image. So this video phone is much better than that. (8) Mind you and I'm not sure I want one, would you?

W: (8) Well, no. I don't think I would. I bet it costs a lot of money. Does it say how much it costs? M: Yes, the early black and white ones cost several hundred pounds, (7) but the one the story is about costs several thousand pounds.

W: En. Why does anybody want one, do you think?

M: Business organizations that need to frequently contact overseas organizations would want it. (10) It's like a face-to-face conversation. So maybe a lot of overseas travel can be avoided. W: (9) Yes, I suppose so.

Key: 7.C 8.C 9.B 10.A

SECTION B PASSAGES Questions II to 13 are based on the following passage.

If you're in a western country, you often see people walking their dogs. It is still true that a dog is the most useful animal in the world. (13) However the reason why one keeps the dog has changed. (11) Once upon a time, a man met a dog and wanted it to help him in the fight against other animals. And the dog listened to him and did what he told him to do. Later people used dogs for hunting other animals. And dogs did not eat what they got until their masters agreed. (11) Dogs were also used for driving sheep and guarding chickens. But now people in towns and cities do not need dogs to fight other animals any more. Of course, they keep them to frighten thieves. But the most important reason for keeping dogs is that they feell only in the city. For a child, a dog is his best friend when he has no friends to play with; for a young wife, a dog is her child when she does not have her own; for old people, a dog is also a child when their real children have grown up and left. (12) Now people do not have to use a dog, but they keep it as a friend,just like a member of the family.

Key: 11.D 12.A 13.D

Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage.

I am going to work in a totally new environment. I'll have to get used to different working conditions. I am used to working in quite high-tech sort of industry that has got lots of machinery and everything. But now I am going to a place that(14) has no machinery as such, apart from a typewriter. The place has no electricity at all, no photocopiers,all the things that you just take for granted here. They just won't be there any more. I'll be staying near the school in quite a small village. And (15)1 will be staying in a teacher's house, living with two or three other volunteer teachers. I'll have to get used to not having the variety of different foods that you have here like twenty different varieties of breakfast serial. (16) And the range of food there is much smaller, not many choices. I'll also have to get used to getting water from a well, not having electricity which means gas lamps in the evening; which means the difficulty of preparing for the next day's lessons in poor light; which means different ways of getting your clothes washed. (17) There will be all sorts of big differences like that, but I'll have to get used to when I arrive there.

Key: 14.B 15.D 16.A 17.C

Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage.

The most common type of child abuse you know is beating with the hands or with an instrument usually a cane in some places. Nearly a third of the abused children we see are (18) in the age group between six and ten, and about sixty-five percent of them are boys. (18) This is the age group when children are first to expect to study hard and parents have great expectations of their progresses in school. Boys of course attract more abuse such as beating because (20) once again parental expectations are high, and boys tend to be more energetic and difficult to control than girls. Most experts seem to agree that the child abuse is caused by a combination of social and psychological factors. Families who beat their children are not particularly different from other people. (20) The only difference that exists between them is that they lack skills in the establishing good relationships with their children. These families too .generally speaking, have other problems such as (19) marriage problems or financial problems. Some parents are hurting their children because they strongly believe in the use of traditional discipline methods. But many of them have (19) emotional problems. (20) They are often the victims of violence themselves. Sometimes they even bear an unreasonable hatred for a child because they believe that the child has brought the family bad luck.

Key: 18.B 19.A 20.C

SECTION C NEW BROADCAST News Item I

(21) American coast guard officials in Florida say they have returned to Cuba a group of would-be migrants who try to (22) make their way to the United States in an unusual vessel, a floating truck. They said one of their planes spotted the Cubans more than halfway through their journey, and the coast guard could not believe their eyes when they saw the vessel. The Cubans had attached floats and propellers to (22) a 1951 shabby truck. Key: 21.D 22.B News Item 2

All large and medium-sized Chinese cities will have greater air quality monitoring by 2010, says a government official. The government has spent 150 million yuan on air quality monitoring systems across China since 2000 when officials began paying greater attention to air quality monitoring. (23) More than 220 cities now have air quality monitoring systems and 42 others will have systems in place by the end of this year. Key：23.D News Item 3

(25) Storms sank two river ferries in southern Bangladesh on Sunday and some (24)90 passengers were reported missing while at least another 68 died. One of the packed ferries carrying around 150 people capsized early on Sunday on the Meghna river and (25)50 were rescued. A second ferry sank on the same river just one kilometer away leaving 40 passengers missing after (25) 6 were rescued. Key：24.B 25.A News Item 4

(26) The Indonesian government has given official approval for an Australian consulate in Dili. The first Australian consulate officials will travel to the East Timor capital next week as well as serving the consular needs of Australian in the region. The consulate will facilitate Australian support to the United Nation's assistance mission in East Timor. The announcement follows in principle their agreement reached on the opening of the consulate between Australian prime minister and Indonesian president in Barley last month. Key：26.C News Item 5

(27) PepsiCo of the US and Unilever of the UK have become the latest foreign entrance in China's competitive bottle tea market. The two companies launched Lipton's iced tea in Guangzhou last week in a 50-50 venture. (28) ―PepsiCo is contributing its bottling facilities and distribution networks to the alliance while Unilever provides the famous tea brand and recipe.‖ company executive said. China has a growing bottle tea market estimated to be worth 10 billion Yuan. It has been dominated in recent years by two Taiwanese brands .Master Kang and

Uni-President. Three other big brands. Nestle, Guangdong based Jianiibao and Lipton, have just entered the market this year. Swiss company Nestle is working in conjunction with Coca Cola. Key：27.A 28.C News Item 6

(29) The Isreali peace camp has launched tfa,e biggest protest in years (30) with more than 100 000 people protesting on Saturday and demanding the country leave Gaza, after Palestinian militants dealt Israel's army its deadliest blow since 2002. Crowds at Tel Aviv's main square added to the growing call for withdrawal from the war-torn territory. (30) The killing of 13 soldiers by militants in the Gaza strict last week has deepened already strong support in Israel for Prime Minister Sharon's Gaza pullout plan which is being delayed by hardliners in his right-wing Likud party. Key: 29.B 30.D