听力原文: Higher air fares looked more likely Friday as American Airlines, Northwest Airli
What was the price of a barrel of crude oil on Friday?
A.$67.
B.$57.
C.$65.
D.$76.
What was the price of a barrel of crude oil on Friday?
A.$67.
B.$57.
C.$65.
D.$76.
What does the speaker imply?
A.Making a plan sometimes can save money.
B.People have paid further more for air travel.
C.Regular, full-priced plane tickets are cheaper.
D.There are many air flights for people to choose from.
F: Well, you know I wouldn't worry about it too much. People cancel their reservations all the time.
Q: What does the woman imply the man should do?
(13)
A.Try the train ticket instead.
B.Book an air ticket in advance.
C.Wait for others to cancel their booking.
D.Buy a ticket at a higher price.
W: Well, you know I wouldn't worry about it too much. People cancel their reservations all the time.
Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?
(14)
A.Not to worry about the ticket.
B.Buy a ticket at a higher price.
C.Book an air ticket in advance.
D.Wait for others to cancel their booking.
W: Thanks for the advice. But this is how I relive my stress, I'd rather not get too far behind.
What can you infer from the woman's response?
A.She doesn't have time to go outside.
B.She'll consider the man's advice.
C.She knows how to relieve her stress.
D.She'll feel more stressful if she gets behind in her lessons.
The 0.9 percent drop in retail sales was the biggest decline since August 2005, the Commerce Department reported Friday. It was a far bigger setback than the flat reading that had been forecast.
Part of the weakness was seen as payback for a surprise on the upside in May, when sales surged by 1.5 percent. But the June decline was also viewed as an indication that consumers are cutting back under a barrage of higher prices and a recession in the housing industry.
According to the news, what did NOT happen to US economy?
A.Retail increase.
B.Retail slump.
C.Rises in prices.
D.Economic recession.
听力原文:W: Hello there. How are you doing?
M: Fine so far, but my cars feel a little funny.
W: That's the air pressure. You'll get used to it in a little while.
M: Can I unfasten my seat belt now?
W: As soon as the light 'above your seat goes off, then you can get up and walk around.
M: Will there be a movie?
W: Yes, but not until after we have served dinner.
M: Will that be soon?
W: Yes, right away. You must be hungry.
M: Not very, but I would like a drink, please.
W: I'll bring you one. Would you like a coke, beer or wine?
M: Just water, please.
W: Would you like to see a magazine?
M: Yes, I like to look at Newsweek please and could you tell me where to find the restroom?
W: It's right to the back of the plane.
M: I'm grateful for your help.
W: It's my pleasure.
(23)
A.In a ship.
B.On a bus.
C.On a plane.
D.In a car.
听力原文:M: Are you looking forward to your trip to Canada?
W: I can't wait to see Canada, but I'm scared stiff of the journey. My husband insists on flying, but I want to sail. Planes make me nervous.
M: There's nothing to be frightened of. How many planes fly across the Atlantic every day?
W: I've no idea. Hundreds, I suppose.
M: And how often do you hear of a crash? ... Once or twice a year?
W: Yes, but planes fly so high and fast that once is enough.
M: Look, there are more road casualties per day than air deaths per year. Air transport is really safe compared with road transport.
W: I'd still prefer to go by sea. Ships may not travel fast but at least you can relax; I'd love a trip on a luxury liner like the Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ.
M: It's fine if you are a good sailor, but have you ever traveled far in a rough sea?
W: No, I've only bean in a boat once. I sailed down the River Thames on a sightseeing tour But in any case I'd rather be sea-sick than dead.
(20)
A.The woman.
B.Her husband.
C.The woman and her husband.
D.The woman and her friend.
听力原文: Windbreaks are barriers formed by trees and other plants. Farmers plant these barriers around their fields to protect their land.
Windbreaks stop the wind from blowing soil away (33) . They also keep the wind from destroying or damaging crops. They are very important for protecting grain crops.
There have been studies done on windbreaks in parts of West Africa, for example. These found that grain harvests can be twenty percent higher in fields protected by windbreaks compared to fields without such protection (33) .
But windbreaks seem to work best when they allow some winds to pass through them (341. If the wall of trees and plants blocks the wind completely, then violent air motions will take place close to the ground. These motions will lift soil into the air where it will be blown away.
There should be at least two lines in each windbreak. one line should be large treas. The second line, right next to it, can be shorter trees and other plants with leaves. Locally grown trees and plants are best for windbreaks.
If the quality of the land is not very good, studies have shown that one kind of tree that can grow well is the white pine (35) .
Windbreaks not only protect land and crops from the wind. Surplus trees can be cut down and used to provide wood (33) .
(34)
A.They can prevent soil from being blown away.
B.They can improve the yield of crops.
C.They can provide wood when cut down.
D.They can protect crops from the strong sunshine.
听力原文:M: Are you looking forward to your trip to Canada, Susan?
W: I can't wait to see Canada, Jason, but I'm scared stiff of the journey. My husband insists on flying, but I want to sail. Planes make me nervous.
M: There's nothing to be frightened of. How many planes fly across the Atlantic every day?
W: I've no idea. Hundreds, I suppose.
M: And how often do you hear of a crash? Once or twice a year?
W: Yes, but aero-planes fly so high and fast that once is enough.
M: There are more road accidents per day than air deaths per year. Air transport is really safe compared with road transport.
W: I still prefer to go by sea. Ships may not travel fast but as least you can relax. I'd love a trip on a luxury liner like the Queen Elizabeth II.
M: It's fine if you're a good sailor, but have you ever traveled far in a rough sea?
W: No. I've only been in a boat once. I sailed down the River Thames on a sightseeing tour, but in any case I'd rather be sea-sick than dead.
What is the woman afraid of when she takes her trips?
A.Taking a voyage.
B.Taking a train.
C.Taking a flight.
听力原文: These days, people who do manual work often receive far more money than people who work in offices. People who work in offices are frequently referred to as "white-collar workers" for the simple reason that they usually wear a collar and tie to go to work. Such is human nature, that a great many people arc often willing to sacrifice higher pay for the privilege of becoming white-collar workers. This can give rise to curious situations, as it did in the case of Alfred Bloggs who worked as a dustman for the Ellesmere Corporation.
When he got married, Alfred was too embarrassed to say anything to his wife about his job. He simply told her that he worked for the Corporation. Every morning, he left home dressed in a smart black suit. He then changed into overalls and spent the next eight hours as a dustman. Before returning home at night, he took shower and changed back into his suit. Alfred did this for over two years and his fellow dustmen kept his secret. Affred's wife has never discovered that she married a dustman and she never will, for Alfred has just found another job. He will soon be working in an office. He will be earning only half as much as he used to, but he feels that his rise in status is well worth the loss of money. From now on, he will wear a suit all day and others will call him "Mr. Blaggs", not "Affred".
(23)
A.Causes of left-handedness and right-handedness.
B.Two scientific explanations of the cause of left-handedness.
C.Genes for left-handedness.
D.Mental problem of left-handed people.
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