Questions 1 to 4 are based on the dialogue you have just heard.
(1)
A.Hosting an evening TV program.
B.Having her bicycle repaired.
C.Lecturing on business management.
D.Conducting a market survey.
(2)
A.He repaired bicycles.
B.He served as a consultant.
C.He worked as a salesman.
D.He coached in a racing club.
(3)
A.He wanted to be his own boss.
B.He found it more profitable.
C.He didn’t want to start from scratch.
D.He didn’t want to be in too much debt.
(4)
A.They work five days a week.B.They are all the man’s friends.
C.They are paid by the hour.
D.They all enjoy gambling.
Questions 5 to 8 are based on the dialogue you have just heard.
(5)
A.She listened to recordings of many European orchestras.
B.She read a lot about European musicians and their music.
C.She dreamed of working and living in a European country.
D.She learned to play the violin from a famous French musician.(6)
A.She was a pupil of a famous European violinist.
B.She gave her first performance with her father.
C.She became a professional violinist at fifteen.
D.She began taking violin lessons as a small child.
(7)
A.In 1955.C.In 1964.
B.In 1961.D.In 1970.
(8)
A.It was the chance of a lifetime.
B.It was a great challenge for her.
C.It gave her a chance to explore the city.
D.It helped her learn classical French music.
Questions 9 to 12 are based on the dialogue you have just heard.
(9)
A.Where the woman studies.
B.The acceptance rate at Leeds.
C.Leeds’ tuition for international students.
D.How to apply for studies at a university.
(10)
A.Apply to an American university.
B.Do research on higher education.
C.Perform in a famous musical.
D.Pursue postgraduate studies.
(11)
A.His favorable recommendations.
B.His outstanding musical talent.
C.His academic excellence.
D.His unique experience.
(12)
A.Do a master’s degree.
B.Settle down in England.
C.Travel widely.
D.Teach overseas.
Questions 13 to 16 are based on the dialogue you have just heard.
(13)
A.Unsure.B.Helpless.
C.Concerned.D.Dissatisfied.
(14)
A.He is too concerned with being perfect.
B.He loses heart when faced with setbacks.
C.He is too ambitious in achieving goals.
D.He takes on projects beyond his ability.
(15)
A.Embarrassed.B.Unconcerned.
C.Miserable.D.Resentful.
(16)
A.Try to be optimistic whatever happens.
B.Compare his present with his past only.
C.Always learn from others’ achievements.
D.Treat others the way he would be treated.
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the dialogue you have just heard.
(17)
A.Special gift from the man.
B.Her wedding anniversary.
C.A call from her dad.
D.Her“lucky birthday”.
(18)
A.Threw her a surprise party.
B.Took her on a trip overseas.
C.Bought her a gold necklace.
D.Gave her a big model plane.
(19)
A.What her husband and the man are up to.
B.What has been troubling her husband.
C.The trip her husband has planned.
D.The gift her husband has bought.
(20)
A.He wants to find out about the couple’s holiday plan.
B.He is eager to learn how the couple’s holiday turns out.
C.He will tell the woman the secret if her husband agrees.
D.He will be glad to be a guide for the couple’s holiday trip.
The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations 联合国粮农组织
hybrid rice 杂交稻
pique the interest 激发兴趣
inner confidence 内心的自信
accountant 会计人员; 会计师
dedication 奉献; 献身
unselfishness 不自私; 慷慨
orchestra 管弦乐队
scholarship 学问; 学识; 奖学金
tuition 学费
strive for perfection 追求完美
admirable 令人称赞的; 令人钦佩的
over-concern 过度担心
move forward 前进; 向前发展
miserable 悲惨的; 不幸的; 可怜的