听力原文： County fairs are a tradition in New Engl...

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听力原文：County fairs are a tradition in New England towns. They offer great entertainment

听力原文： County fairs are a tradition in New England towns. They offer great entertainment. One popular event is the pie-eating contest. If you want to take part in the contest, it is a good idea to remember these guidelines: First, make sure your stomach is nearly empty of food. Eating a whole pie can be hard if you have just finished a meal. Next, it is helpful to like the pie you are going to eat. The cream types are a good choice. They slide down the throat more easily. Placing your hands in the fight position adds to the chances of winning. There is a temptation to reach out and help the eating process. This will result in becoming disqualified. Don't just sit on your hands; if your hands are tied behind your back, you will not be tempted to make use of them.

Now you are ready to show your talent at eating pies. The object, of course, is to get to the bottom of the pie plate before the other people. It is usually better to start at the outside and work toward the middle. This method gives you a goal to focus on. Try not to notice what the other people near you are doing. Let the cheers from the crowd spur you on. But don't look up. All you should think about is eating that pie.

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A．In a fast-food restaurant.

B．At a shopping center.

C．At a county fair.

D．In a bakery.

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听力原文：County fairs are a tradition in New England towns. They offer great entertainment

听力原文： County fairs are a tradition in New England towns. They offer great entertainment. One popular event is the pie-eating contest. If you want to take part in the contest, it is a good idea to remember these guidelines: first, make sure your stomach is nearly empty of food. Eating a whole pie can be hard if you have just finished a meal. Next, it is helpful to like the pie you are going to eat. The cream types are a good choice. They slide down the throat more easily. Placing your hands in the right position adds to the chances of winning. There is a temptation to reach out and help the eating process. This will result in becoming disqualified. Don't just sit on your hands, if your hands are tied behind your back, you will not be tempted to make use of them.

Now you are ready to show your talent at eating pies. The object of course, is to get the bottom of the pie plate before the other people. It is usually better to start at the outside and work toward the middle. This method gives you a goal to focus on. Try not to notice what the other people near you are doing. Let the cheers from the crowd spur you on. But don't look up. All you should think about is eating that pie.

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A．In a fast-food restaurant.

B．At a shopping center.

C．At a county fair.

D．In a bakery.

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According to the speaker,in what places are those large fairs held？A．In shopping centers o

According to the speaker,in what places are those large fairs held？

A．In shopping centers or churches.

B．In community or parking lots.

C．On playgrounds or country grounds.

D．In public parks or on county grounds.

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听力原文：For a long time Americans preferred things which were mass produced in factories.

听力原文： For a long time Americans preferred things which were mass produced in factories.But recently many Americans have taken up crafts of various kinds.They make things out of wood,metal,glass,wax,leather and cloth.They usually design the things they make themselves and often they sell what they make too. The work of these crafts people has become very good and very popular.These people's crafts are sold at craft fairs. These are usually community sponsored events.Some fairs are small,bringing together a dozen or so people. Such fairs are held in shopping centers or churches.At large fairs,several hundred crafts people assemble their works for people to admire and buy.These fairs are held in public parks or on country grounds.Crafts fairs are usually held on weekends when people are free from work and looking for things to do.The fairs are directed toward families.They offer rides and shows for the children to keep them busy while the parents look at the crafts.The crafts people buy include things to decorate their homes,clothes for their children,and gifts for their friends for holidays,weddings or special occasions.People go to craft fairs rather than shopping at stores because they look for things that are different and original.They also look out for bargains.The prices for works of art at craft fairs are usually very reasonable.

What does the speaker tell us about today's Americans？

A．They like mass produced things.

B．They design things themselves and sell them.

C．They make clothes and tools for themselves.

D．They use crafts to decorate their homes.

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听力原文： Generally speaking, trade fairs offer the following advantages to exhibitors. Th

听力原文： Generally speaking, trade fairs offer the following advantages to exhibitors.

The first advantage is concentration. The most effective method to sell or to promote a product is face-to-face. A good trade fair combines the advantages of personal selling and advertising. It brings together large numbers of buyers in one place, and provides the opportunity to present a sales message face-to-face, and to answer questions.

The second advantage is product presentation. Trade fairs are often the most practical way for companies to actually show buyers their products, which can be important for closing a sale.

The third one is chances of assessing buyer's reaction. Trade fairs offer the opportunity for immediate "feed-back" from buyers or other members of the trade. The exhibitors can often find out immediately if his product is right for the market, or how it should be adapted to make it right.

The next advantage is audience interest. Businessmen visit trade fairs because they are interested in seeing what is on offer. They tend to be more receptive to approaches from prospective new suppliers than they often are when they are sitting in their offices, pressed for time.

Reaching the unknowns is another advantage of a trade fair. An important advantage of a trade fair is that they enable an exhibitor to meet people whom it would otherwise be difficult to meet.

There is also the advantage of viewing the competition. Major trade fairs count among their exhibitors most of the important companies in their respective fields. Therefore, one of the advantages of attending such fairs is being able to study the products and some of the marketing techniques of the companies which are already successful in the market.

The last advantage is group support. Usually, companies new to exporting, or to a particular export market, often feel more secure as part of a group of companies or trade associations than they would venturing into strange territory on their own. Because trade fairs, along with trade missions, are the primary means governments have for sponsoring group marketing activity, many companies find them a particularly attractive way to begin selling overseas.

？ Look at the notes about advantages of trade fairs.

？ Some information is missing.

？ You will hear part of a presentation by the company's Marketing Manager.

？ For each question 16-22, fill in the missing information in the numbered space using one or two words.

？ You will hear the presentation twice.

Advantages of Trade Fairs

Trade fairs help to

combine (16) personal selling and ______

show buyers (17) ______

get (18) "______"

arouse (19) ______ of businessmen

get to know (20) new ______

study products and (21) ______

ensure companids with (22) ______ as part of a group

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听力原文：Local divers who have been working 16 hour shifts are getting some relief. The FB

听力原文： Local divers who have been working 16 hour shifts are getting some relief. The FBI and US Navy have sent dive teams to Minneapolis to help in the recovery effort. The Hennepin County Sheriff says at least seven to nine people remained missing from Wednesday's bridge collapse. Meanwhile state officials have been given the green light to start removing debris from the site. Investigators first wanted to thoroughly document the scene. On Monday, the National Transportation Safety Board used a helicopter equipped with a high resolution camera to take pictures of the wreckage.

Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the news？

A．The US government has sent dive teams to help in the recovery effort.

B．The bridge located in Hennepin County collapsed on Wednesday.

C．The Sheriff transferred the casualties in the collapse to other states.

D．The National Transportation Safety Board took pictures of the wreckage.

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听力原文：Thank you for calling the Arlington County Library. If you know the number of the

听力原文： Thank you for calling the Arlington County Library. If you know the number of the extension you'd like to reach, you can dial it now. Our regular hours are from 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays are from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. This week we are featuring a special exhibit by noted anthropologist Dr. David Ellson. A special guided tour of the exhibit can be arranged by contacting Dr. Ellson and setting up an appointment with Shirley Johnson at the main desk. If you'd like to leave a message you may do so after the beep. Thank you for calling and have a wonderful day.

Where is the caller most likely calling？

A．A county court

B．A museum

C．A theater

D．A library

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听力原文：This month, join the Tennyson Museum to celebrate the local artists of Tennyson C

ounty. The museum will host an exhibit beginning June 4th that will include paintings, sculptures, photographs, musical performances, and a series of films all from the county's best artistic talents. Films and musical performances will take place every Sunday night at 7 P.M. in the museum's theater room. The month-long celebration will conclude on June 27th with the Tennyson Day festival in the courtyard behind the museum. For more information, please visit www.lifeintennyson.com or stop by the Tennyson Museum on Houston Terrace.

What is the exhibit about？

A．Local artists

B．Art and nature

C．Historical photographs

D．The history of Tennyson County

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听力原文： Now here is the news. Last night, for the third time this week, police and the C

听力原文： Now here is the news.

Last night, for the third time this week, police and the County Council officials had to turn and run when they were showered with boiling water from the upstairs window of No. 10. Trafalgar Street. They were hoping to speak to Mrs. Florence Hamilton, an 83year-old widow, who is still refusing to leave her home. Every other house in the street has been demolished, the Council are planning to build four 20-storey blocks of flats in the area. All the other residents agreed to move when the Council offered to provide them with new flats nearby. On Tuesday evening a social worker who wanted to speak to Mrs. Hamilton was attacked and badly bitten by one of her dogs.

What did the widow do to the police and the County Council officials？

A．She greeted them with a bunch of flowers.

B．She entertained them with hot tea.

C．She poured hot water on them.

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听力原文： County fairs are a tradition in New England towns.They offer great entertainment