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1、PART DICTATION1. Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase
2、 by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.In the late 1970s, air travel became
3、 affordable for the average family in the UK, and more people started travelling abroad for their summer holidays. After all, the British weather wasnt very good, even in summer, so a lot of people left the country for a vacation. In the 1980s and 1990s, young people in the UK became wealthier on av
4、erage. As a result, they started to go abroad in groups to places such as Spain and Greece. Once they arrived at their destination, they met with other groups of young people and had one long party. British holidaying habits have begun to change, however. Climate change means that the UK now has a h
5、otter climate, so people do not need to go overseas to find good weather. Also, going abroad is more expensive. As a result, more British people are choosing to spend their summer holidays in the UK.PART LISTENING COMPREHENSIONIn Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen careful
6、ly and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the best answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two. SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the follo
7、wing conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation. 1. Which of the statements about the auto show is INCORRECT?A The show will have more stands this year.B The show will have more visitors this year.C The number of
8、 overseas visitors will be the same this year.D The number of exhibition days will be the same this year. 2. According to the conversation, the price for a stand would includeA a catalogueB a posterC two desksD four chairs.3. Dining the conversation, the man seems to be more interested inA the size
9、of the show.B the cost of the stand.C the basic furniture.D the visitor number.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation. 4. What is Jim interested in?A Investing in t
10、he companys product.B Buying a new educational computer.C Joining the computer company.D Reading the campaign plan.5. The advertisements will be placed in all the following EXCEPTA family magazines. B Sunday newspapers.C morning television. D teenage magazines.6. The advertisements are intended to b
11、e seen byA parents only.B children only. C school teachers.D whole families.7. Linda sounds _ about the success of the campaign plan.A confident B hesitantC uncertain D delightedQuestions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to
12、 answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation. 8. John has worked in all the following places EXCEPTA a book shopB a paper factory.C a school.D a fastfood restaurant.9.From the conversation, we learn that JohnA has no interest.B has only one interest.C has two interests. D has quite a few in
13、terests.10. Sue Green seems to be more interested in Johns experience ofA working in a paper factory.B working in a youth club.C looking after his brother and sister.D looking after his young friends.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully
14、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.Now, listen to the passage.11. According to the passage, the average age of the fleet of Deltarthwest isA 10 yearsB 14 year
15、sC 16 yearsD 20 years.12. It can be learned from the passage thatA air journeys are quite often far from comfortable.B air travellers usually enjoy luxury during flight.C air travellers usually enjoy upgraded conditions.D airlines always provide good in-flight entertainment.13. Older planes can stay safe for more than 25 years because of the following EXCEPTA new engines.B strong materials.C proper maintenance. D new interior.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.Now, listen to t