听力原文： People over the age of 65 in the USA are called senior citizens. Life for these

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听力原文：People over the age of 65 in the U.S.A. are called senior citizens. Life for thes

听力原文： People over the age of 65 in the U.S.A. are called senior citizens. Life for these people is different from that for younger Americans. Most senior citizens retire, or no longer work full time. Also it is unusual for people of this age to live with their children and grandchildren. Grandparents tend to live in their own houses or apartments away from their families.

For many senior citizens, the year after 65 is not enjoyable. They feel unproductive when they no longer work. Their lives lose meaning. In addition, they may feel lonely being away from their families and the contacts they had in their work. Moreover, they become more concerned with their health as they grow olden If they live in big cities, they often worry about their safety.

Other senior citizens enjoy their lives. They feel free to do things they were not able to do when they were working and raising families. They now have time to enjoy hobbies and sports and travel. They associate with their fellow senior citizens who have common interests and equal free time. Many senior citizens move to retirement communities located in warm climates. Some senior citizens continue to work beyond retirement age. Many find new careers and professional opportunities after they retire.

The number of senior citizens in the U.S. is increasing rapidly because people are living longer than before. The average life span for Americans is now more than 74 years. Because of their larger numbers and more active life styles, senior citizens are gaining social influence in the country, both politically and economically. Their concerns are receiving a wider audience than ever before. The time may come when all Americans will look forward to becoming senior citizens.

How old are senior citizens？

A．People of 65 years old.

B．People over 65 years of age.

C．People between 60 and 65 years old.

D．Retired people.

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听力原文：You might think the largest library in the world would be in Europe. But it isn't

听力原文： You might think the largest library in the world would be in Europe. But it isn't. It's in Washington. D.C. It's called the Library of Congress.

President John Adams started the library in 1800 for members of Congress. He wanted them to be able to read books about law. The first 740 books were bought in England. They were simply set up in the room where Congress met. Then Thomas Jefferson sold Congress many of his own books. He felt Congress should have books on all subjects, not just on law. This idea changed the library for good.

The library grew and grew. Now it covers acres of land. It contains 20 million books as well as scores of pictures, movies, globes and machines. Experts in every field work here. Hundreds of people call every day with all kinds of questions. Many of them get answers right over the phone.

The library is a large storehouse. Thomas Edison's first movie and Houdini's magic books reside there. And it is the proud owner of the world's best collection of comic books.

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A．Experts in every field.

B．American president.

C．European countries.

D．Members of Congress.

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听力原文：In the field of marketing, consumer goods are classed according to the way in whi

听力原文： In the field of marketing, consumer goods are classed according to the way in which they are purchased. The two main categories are convenience goods and shopping goods. Two lesser types are specialty goods and unsought goods.

People do not spend much time shopping for convenience items such as groceries, newspapers, toothpaste, razor blades, aspirin, and candy. The buying of convenience goods may be done routinely, as some families buy groceries once a week. Such regularly purchased items are called staples. Sometimes convenience products are bought on impulse, for example, someone has a sudden desire for an ice cream sundae on a hot day. Or they may be purchased as emergency items.

Shopping goods are items for which customers search. They compare prices, quality, and styles, and may visit a number of stores before making decisions. Buying an automobile is often done this way.

Shopping goods fall into two classes: those that are perceived as basically the same and those that are regarded as different. Items that are looked upon as basically the same include such things as home appliances, television sets, and automobiles. Having decided on the model desired, the customer is primarily interested in getting the item at the most favorable price. Items regarded as inherently different include clothing, furniture, and dishes. Quality, style. and fashion will either take precedence over price, or they will not matter at all.

Specialty goods have characteristics that impel customers to make special efforts to find them. Price may be no consideration at all. Specialty goods can include almost any kind of product. Normally, specialty goods have a brand name or other distinguishing characteristics.

Unsought goods are items a consumer does not necessarily want or need or may not even know about. Promotion or advertising brings such goods to the consumer's attention. The product could be something new on the market or it may be a fairly standard service, such as life insurance, for which most people will usually not bother shopping.

According to the speaker, what are convenience goods？

A．Commodities that people are in constant need of.

B．Goods that are convenient to use or purchase.

C．Items that people tend to buy under impulse.

D．Items that have to be bought once a week.

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听力原文：The private motor vehicle has given us a freedom our ancestors could not dream ab

听力原文： The private motor vehicle has given us a freedom our ancestors could not dream about. We can travel swiftly, and usually safely, over the roads which have been built to accommodate our cars. People can display their wealth by driving a car which may cost as much as another person's home.

(29) Sadly the car has become a disadvantage as well as a boon. The car pollutes the atmosphere, may be involved in serious accidents, and by its very numbers blocks roads. (29) How can we reduce its use？ The car is only desirable if we can use it easily, so we might begin by reducing access to parking spaces in the cities and simultaneously increasing the quality and availability of public transport. Cars could be banned from certain parts of the city, thus forcing people to walk or to use public transport. The expense of buying and running a car can be raised. (30) If the motorist is faced with a high purchase price, high road tax, high insurance premiums and substantial fines he or she may reconsider the purchase. A corresponding reduction in the price of public transport would help this financial argument against car ownership.

Neither of these arguments will sway the super rich who can afford the status cars, but it would perhaps encourage them to look at other ways of demon-strafing their wealth. (31) However we do it, reducing the number of cars on the road will reduce the problems of pollution and the congestion which can bring cities to a standstill.

29. What does the speaker focus on？

30.What factor might hinder most people's consideration of purchasing private cars？

31.What would be the result if the number of private cars is reduced？

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A．The sadness of being involved in accidents.

B．Ways to limit the use of private cars.

C．The serious pollution on motor roads.

D．Freedom to travel quickly and safely.

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听力原文：M: Most banks tend to decline loan proposals which are highly speculative.W: I th

听力原文：M: Most banks tend to decline loan proposals which are highly speculative.

W: I think because the banks expect the loan to generate sufficient profit and positive cash-flow for themselves and for the clients.

Q: What will the banks usually do to the highly speculative loan proposals？

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A．The banks will disapprove them.

B．The banks will approve them.

C．The Bank will benefit from the loans.

D．The bank will make profit from lending.

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听力原文：W: John must be over 40 now.M: Yes, when Tom left New York ten years ago, John wa

听力原文：W: John must be over 40 now.

M: Yes, when Tom left New York ten years ago, John was already 35.

Q: How old is John now？

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A．35.

B．25.

C．45

D．30

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听力原文：W: Hi, Mike.M: Hi. I'm surprised to see you on the city bus. Why not drive your c

听力原文：W: Hi, Mike.

M: Hi. I'm surprised to see you on the city bus. Why not drive your car？

W: (23)I've been thinking about the environment lately. If we all use public transportation when we could, the air will be much cleaner.

M: Right. But the bus isn't exactly pollution free.

W: True. But they'll be running a lot cleaner soon, We were just talking about that in my environmental engineering class.

M: What's the city going to do？ Install pollution filters of some sort on their buses？

W: They could, but those filters make the engines work harder and really cut down on fuel efficiency. Instead they found a way to make their engines more efficient.

M: How？

W: Well, (24)there is a material called the coniine oxide. It's a really good insulator. And a thick coat of it gets sprayed on the certain part of the engine.

M: An insulator？

W: Yes. (25)It reflects back the heat of burning fuel. So the fuel will burn much hotter and burn up more completely.

M: So a lot less unburned fuel comes out to pollute the air, right？

W: Yeah, and the bus will need less fuel. So with the savings on fuel cost, they say this will all pay for itself in just six months.

M: Sounds like people should all go out and get this stuff to spray their car engines.

W: Well, not really that easy. To melt the materials before you can spray a coat of it on the engine parts, you first have to heat it over 10,000 degrees. It's not something we are able to do ourselves.

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A．Something is wrong with her car.

B．The cost of the fuel is high.

C．It's cheap to take bus.

D．She thinks public transportation is environmental friendly.

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听力原文：M: What will happen if a draft is not presented for payment when due？W: If this i

听力原文：M: What will happen if a draft is not presented for payment when due？

W: If this is the case, all the signatories on the bill will be discharged except the acceptor.

Q: What are the two people mainly talking about？

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A．How to present the bill for payment.

B．The presentation of bills for payment.

C．The solution to the injured drawer.

D．The payment of the cheque.

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对话理解听力原文：W: Is it necessary for me to make a note of all my assets？M: Yes, of cour

对话理解

听力原文：W: Is it necessary for me to make a note of all my assets？

M: Yes, of course, thus you can work out what sort of investment suits you and over what time frame.

Q: Why should the woman make a note of all her assets？

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A．Thus she can know the most appropriate investment and the best time of investment.

B．Thus she can earn a lot of money.

C．Thus she can help others.

D．Thus she can know about how much money she has.

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听力原文：The bank of China is a state-owned enterprise and is a specialized foreign exchan

ge bank of the People's Republic of China.

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A．The Bank of China is not a state-owned enterprise.

B．The Bank of China is a foreign exchange bank.

C．The Bank of China is not a foreign exchange bank.

D．The Bank of China is not very important.

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听力原文：The owners of limited companies are people who have bought shares in the company.

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A．The shareholders are the owners of limited companies.

B．Shareholders deposit their money in the limited companies.

C．The shareholders can sell shares of limited companies to the public.

D．Shareholders of limited companies are able to make profits continuously.

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