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第一节

　　听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

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M:What’s that smell?Are you making a chocolate cake?I smell something different…pears?

W:No,I’m making chocolate banana cookies.At first,I was going to use the oranges,but I think these will taste better.

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W:I saw you wash the car just now.I guess I’ll bring my umbrella to work.

M:Why will you do that?

W:Because it always rains right after you wash the car.

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M:I usually work out at 6:00 in the morning.But sometimes,I go after dinner around 7:00.When do you go to the gym?

W:My mornings are too busy.I have to wait until I get off work at 3:00 p.m.

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W:This piece is too difficult for me.Can I practice an easier one at home?

M:Your piano playing will improve a lot if you try to master this song.

W:OK.I hope my parents won’t get tired of hearing the same thing all week!

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W:Can we eat food during the test?

M:Only drinks are allowed,unless you have a medical excuse.

W:I need to eat every hour,or my blood pressure will drop.

第二节　

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。

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M:What is the biggest holiday that your family celebrates?For my family,it’s the New Year.

W:That is a big one for us,too.But even more important are birthdays.

M:Oh,why is that?

W:I think my grandparents started the tradition.They met and got married when they were older.They thought they would not be able to have children.When their first baby was born,they were so happy! They decided that every birthday for their children would be a big event.

M:So that tradition passed on to your parents?

W:Right.Even now,my parents take the day off work to celebrate my birthday with me.My mother cooks a special dinner,and my father gives me beautiful clothes or jewelry.

听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。

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W:How was your summer trip?

M:It was great! My friend and I traveled throughout India.

W:Sounds hot.How did you get along without studying the local language?

M:Most people there speak English.But there were some remote places in the mountains where we had to learn a few words to communicate.Usually,it was easy.One time,though,it got a little awkward.I was asking a baker for some bread,and I said “I want money” instead of “I want bread”.The words for money and bread were so similar that I got them mixed-up.

W:How did the baker react?

M:He looked a little scared but my friend quickly cleared up the confusion.We ended up becoming friends with the guy,and he introduced us to more young people.Whenever we told the story of our meeting,it would make everyone laugh.

听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。

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M:Have you been to the new Chinese market?

W:No,I only shop at small,local stores.That place looks huge.

M:You should really go.It has everything you could need to make your Vietnamese food,too.They have imported items from several countries.The vegetables are pretty fresh,and the meat is of good quality.

W:But how are the prices?

M:There are great deals,especially for dried foods.I bought a 10-pound bag of rice for five dollars.And I found two pounds of special noodles for one dollar.There are hundreds of sauces in jars.I even found a Thai sauce there that I couldn’t find anywhere else.I think you’ll be very happy with what you find at this market.

W:Well,I will check it out on Monday.I wonder if they have the Pho noodles that I like a lot.

M:Probably.You should go on Saturday instead.That’s when they have the best deals.

W:I hate crowds.Everyone will be going at that time.

M:Then try Sunday morning.But I don’t think the sales will last all weekend.

听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。

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W:What’s that on your face,Dad?You scared me! I thought you were someone who broke into the house!

M:It’s mud.It’s good for my skin.

W:You mean,you just went out in the backyard and picked up some mud from the ground,and then put it on your face?

M:No,I bought some mud online.It comes from the Dead Sea in the Middle East.Do you see the color?It’s a beautiful grey because of its many minerals.The mud in the backyard is mainly brown.And the soil is black.The Dead Sea is famous for its healthy benefits.People go there from all over the world to swim in its water.Many companies ship the mud to people like me,who can’t take a trip there.

W:Does your face really feel different after you take the mud off?

M:Yes,it feels my skin is many years younger.Some of my wrinkles are even going away.Do you want to try it?

W:Well,I’m only sixteen years old.I don’t think I need to feel younger.

M:But I’ve noticed your face is very oily sometimes,and that other times it’s very dry.The mud is sure to help you with that.It clears up your skin and leaves your face looking bright and fresh.

W:I’ll try it.I’ve been feeling bad about my looks lately.Maybe this will help!

听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。

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One destination that is becoming popular with Chinese tourists is Bali.It is a beautiful island of Indonesia.There is a rainy season that is perfect for swimming.One of the main attractions is Bali’s diverse sea life.There are some creatures that don’t exist anywhere else in the world.Visitors who don’t know how to dive can take classes while they’re on vacation here.The island is also home to several active volcanoes.Many scientific groups come to study them.Even though tourism is on the rise,most of the population still work in agriculture and the fishing industry.Bali also has many traditional artworks.Some popular products for sale include clothing with special designs,wood sculptures,and organic coffee.A great time to visit the island is during one of its many festivals.Since ancient times,the culture of Bali has had a lot of influence from not only Indian but also Chinese culture.Chinese New Year is widely celebrated by Indonesians who are of Chinese origin.The island of Bali has many ancient Chinese Buddhist temples that are especially good to visit during the holiday.