日常生活中,问路是我们用英语交流时常常碰到的语境,以下为问路时的常用表达法。
You will hear:
Man:Excuse me, what’s the quickest way to get to the Palace Museum?
Woman: You can take the subway.Go straight for one block and the station is opposite to the bus stop.
Question: How can the man get to Palace Museum?
You will read:
A.By walking.
B.By bus.
C.By subway.
D.By taxi.
女士建议男士坐地铁,但到地铁站要先直行,走一个街区。地铁站就在公交车站的对面。从句意中得知答案应为C项。
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations.At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause.During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer.
1)A.She has never seen a mail box around here.
B.She has never been here before.
C.She is unwilling to help the man.
D.She is unsure which mail box the man is looking for.
2)A.The Carrefour is on the opposite side.
B.The Carrefour is far away from the street.
C.The Carrefour is on the right side of the street.
D.The Carrefour is not around according to the woman.
3)A.It’s inside the Central Park.
B.It’s across the Central Park.
C.It’s on the thirteenth Avenue.
D.It’s on the thirtieth Avenue.
4)A.It’s on the right side of the street where the man is.
B.It’s half a mile from the street where the man is.
C.It’s on the left side of Willow Street.
D.It’s three blocks from Willow Street.
5)A.Go down the street for a mile and a half.
B.Go half a mile down the street then turn right.
C.Turn left then go directly down the road.
D.Go straight down to the end of the road and turn right.
6)A.Drive past the cinema then turn left.
B.Drive to Brown Street then turn left.
C.Turn right when you reach the cinema.
D.Turn left on Brown Street and then right.
7)A.Go to the second light and turn right, then go to the fourth stop sign.
B.Go to the fourth light and turn left, then go to the second stop sign.
C.Go to the second light and turn left, then go to the fourth stop sign.
D.Go to the fourth light and turn right, then go to the second stop sign.
8)A.He wants to know how to get to the Red House.
B.He wants to find a shop selling maps.
C.He wants to know his current location.
D.He wants the woman to guide him to the Red House.
Directions: In this section, you will hear 2 long conversations.At the end of each conversation, some questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause.During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer.
A.Pair Work
Directions: Please discuss the following question with your partner.When a student wants to rent an apartment while studying abroad,he is likely to consider the following factors:
The surroundings of the place
Monthly rent
Please try to find out some other factors.
B.Listening
Directions: First study the words and expressions in the table below.Then listen to the conversation and select the best answer to each question.
1)A.To check the apartment.
B.To pay the deposit.
C.To rent an apartment.
D.To sign a lease with the lady.
2)A.Basketball courts and a swimming pool.
B.Saunas and basketball courts.
C.A recreation area and a swimming pool.
D.Tennis courts and a recreation area.
3)A.He has to share the cost with his girlfriend.
B.He has to wash dishes himself.
C.He doesn’t need to pay too much deposit.
D.He doesn’t need to sign a lease.
A.Group Work
Directions: Please discuss the following questions in small groups.
1)What is your major? Do you like it or not? Why?
2)What factors do you consider important when you choose your major?
B.Listening
Directions: First study the words and expressions in the table below.Then listen to the conversation and select the best answer to each question.
4)A.The courses of Business Administration.
B.Elective courses.
C.Compulsory courses.
D.The courses of Ecology.
5)A.Because she needs it for her BS program.
B.Because it’s an elective for her.
C.Because it seems very interesting.
D.Because she will work for a green company.
6)A.Forty dollars.
B.Forty-five dollars.
C.Under thirty dollars.
D.Under thirty-five dollars.
7)A.He really enjoys university life.
B.He’d like to use a second-hand textbook.
D.He has chosen business administration to be his major.
D.He feels many majors have a lot of promise to make money.
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 news reports.At the end of each report, you will hear some questions.Both the report and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.
1)A.ISU programs include participants across different generations.
B.ISU programs are supported by people of diverse backgrounds.
C.ISU programs offer advanced expertise and equipment.
D.ISU programs adopt project-based learning approach.
2)A.She was born in the U.S.after her parents emigrated there.
B.She was the first woman to participate in a space program.
C.She was killed in a space mission almost two decades ago.
D.She was honored as the first African woman in space.
3)A.They need to give a written and oral report on their findings.
B.They need to build up a model for the ongoing program.
C.They need to pass a test on how space helps fight pandemics.
D.They need to finish a space mission as a real astronaut.
4)A.The increasing corruption among colleges.
B.The increasingly shaky economy nationwide.
C.The fact that more high school graduates pursue study overseas.
D.The fact that supply exceeds demand in the education market.
5)A.It builds a close-knit student community.
B.It offers international study programs.
C.It covers a large area of school grounds.
D.It provides various cultural courses.
6)A.They must seek permission to share their oversea experiences.
B.They must work on issues related to their main field of study.
C.They must obtain the certificate issued by a foreign university.
D.They must prove that they enjoy their life in a foreign country.
7)A.Difficulties in cutting the expense of higher education in the US.
B.Creative ways to keep the prices down for American universities.
C.The coming rise in prices for American universities and colleges.
D.Sharp rise in the costs of US higher education during the pandemic.
8)A.18 percent.
B.29 percent.
C.19 percent.
D.28 percent.
9)A.Reducing courses and scholarships.
B.Having more students in one class.
C.Offering maintenance service.
D.Providing mental health services.
10)A.Students feel more anxious about their relationships with others.
B.Many professors are worried about their retirement accounts.
C.Mental health services for the faculty are getting more important.
D.More depression has been found among students than before.
Directions: In this section, you will hear a lecture.At the end of the lecture, you will hear some questions.Both the lecture and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.
1)A.What the applicants need to do when they apply to graduate schools.
B.The differences between undergraduate admissions and graduate admissions.
C.The tips for undergraduate admissions.
D.How to apply for doctoral programs.
2)A.Critical thinking ability.
B.Leadership experiences.
C.Academic ability.
D.A degree in a relevant field.
3)A.Extracurricular activities and the LSAT score.
B.Strong letters of recommendation.
C.A convincing personal statement.
D.GPA and the performance on the MCAT test.
4)A.You may be asked to prove your ability in your intended area.
B.A perfect GPA is very important for students to get a degree.
C.Doctoral programs emphasize conducting and publishing original research.
D.The admission process isn’t concerned with your motivation and preference.