Nobody can be really free from the
sound. Whether we live in the middle of a modem city or a faraway village, we
are surrounded by sound every day such as the sounds from television and radio,
household appliances, and traffic. Sound makes up a part of our life.
In fact, most of us can not bear total silence. Sound gives us a sense of
safety and brings us joy. Scientific tests have also proved that total silence
is a very frightening experience for human beings. A recent report shows that
people feel quite lonely without background sound while they are working. The
background sound which doesn’t change too much may even help people to
concentrate. However, sometimes, sound is not helpful and joyful
in people’s life. Normally, we hear these sounds at safe levels that do not
affect our hearing. However, when we are expose A. sound is requisite in our life. B. total silence does not really exist. C. the background sound will distract our attention. D. people had better work in an environment without any sound.
[单项选择]
Questions 17—20 are based on the
following talk on booking tickets. You now have 15 seconds to read questions
17—20. | What is the date today according to the talk A. July 10th. B. July 11th. C. July 9th. D. July 8th.
[单项选择] Directions: You will hear
three dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one, you will have 5
seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. While listening,
answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have 10
seconds to check your answer to each question. You will hear each piece once
only.
Questions 11—13 are based on the
following passage. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions
11—13. | What is the meaning of "a naughty boy" in this passage A. Weather is unpleasant. B. Weather is unstable. C. Weather is unbearable. D. Weather is uncanny.
[简答题]The automobile industry has enjoyed a continuous boom in the past ten years. Here is a discussion on this topic:
(1) Some people think automobiles bring convenience.
(2) Other people think automobiles bring many problems.
(3) My points of view on automobiles.
In your essay, you should use the three pieces of information mentioned above.
You should write 160-200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.
[填空题] Directions: This section
is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a
selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany
them. There are THREE parts in this section, Part A, Part B and Part
C. Remember, while you are doing the test, you should
first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening
comprehension section, you will have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers from
your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1. If you have any
questions, you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once
the test has started. Now look at Part A in your test
booklet. {{B}}Part A{{/B}}
Directions: For Questions 1—5, you
will hear a brief introduction to Thomas J. Hanks. While you listen, fill out
the table with the information you have heard. Some of the i
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