大学英语3 作业册答案

2014级大学英语2015-2016-1 作业册

参考答案

河南理工大学外国语学院大学英语第二教研室

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Unit 1

Translation

China is one of the oldest cultures in the world, from which much that constructs the foundation of the modern world is derived. China is witnessing the fastest development of its economy and experiencing a new industrial revolution. Also, China has started the ambitious program for exploring the outer space, including to complete a space station by 2020. Currently, being one of the largest exporters in the world, China is attracting massive foreign investment. Simultaneously, it has invested billions of dollars overseas. In 2011, China surpassed Japan as the world’s second-largest economy.

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Unit 2

Section A

1. M：Excuse me, would you please tell me when the next flight to Los Angeles is?

W：Sure, the next flight to Los Angeles is two hours from now, but if you do not mind transferring at San Francisco, you can board now.

Q：What do you learn from this conversation?(A)

2. W：How often did you write home?

M：I used to write home once a week.

Q：What do you understand from the man's answer?(C)

3. M：The English Club is going to have a party on Saturday night. Can you come?

W：I would like to. But I work at a restaurant on weekends.

Q：What do we learn from the conversation?(C)

4. W：Shall we have an English test this afternoon?

M：It is postponed because the teacher has attended a meeting.

Q：What do we learn from the conversation?(B)

5. M：Did you like the film?

W：Not particularly. I was rather disappointed. I'd expected it to be much more exciting.

Q：What can we learn from this conversation?(D)

6. W：Bob, are you going straight home after school today?

M：No. I have a class until one o'clock, and after that I'm going to spend about two hours at the library before going home.

Q：When is Bob going home this afternoon?

7. M：If the traffic wasn't so bad. I could have been home by 6：00.

W：What a pity! John was here to see you.

O：What happened to the man?(B)

8. M：Hello, may I speak to John Smith, please?

W：I am sorry, nobody by that name works here.

O：What do we learn from this conversation?(D)

Conversation 1

W：John. I heard that you have been robbed.

M：Yes. I certainly have.

W：Oh. My！Were you scared then?

M：Yes. but I have to be strong enough when facing things like that.

W：Yes, you are right. Can you tell me exactly what happened?

M：I was sitting in this room watching television when someone knocked on the door. Without thinking, I opened it.

W：That wasn't very wise, John.

M：I know. I was expecting my wife, you see, and thought it was her.

W：What happened?

M：Two men pushed into the flat. One of them threatened me with a knife while the other bound and gagged me.

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W：Oh, God. How terrible! What did they take?

M：My wallet, with $200 in it, my wristwatch, some of my wife' jewelry from our bedroom, and a silver photo frame.

W：Have they done much damage to your flat?

M：No. They had just begun to search when the dogs next door began to bark. They ran off then leaving me bound and gagged. It was some time before my wife returned and released me. I phoned the police at once.

W：You are brave. I would have been scared to death if 1 were in your position. But you were 1ucky that nothing serious happened. (220 words)

Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

9. What happened to the man?(D)

10. Which of the following items was NOT taken away?(D)

11. Who finally released the man?(B)

12. What does the woman think of the man?(A)

Conversation 2

M：Hey Jane, what's the best movie you' ve ever seem

W：One of my favorite movies was The Wizard of OZ. In Dorothy's adventures, she was accompanied by the Tin Man,who wanted a heart, the Scarecrow, who wanted a brain, the Lion, who wanted courage, and her faithful dog Toto. Have you ever seen it?

M：I read that book before, but haven't seen the movie. It is really a good story. At certain times in my life, I could relate to each of those characters.

W: I think we all can. In fact, that's probably one of the reasons why the movie is so popular. Sometimes we lack something.Often it's courage.

M: Yes, in real life, we interact with people all day and we are often forced to be more public than we'd like.

W: So, we need to master our courage and perform in front of others.

M: I think some people are naturally courageous.

W: Sure, those people are just great at public speaking, they don't seem to get too nervous.

M: Others... Well, just the thought of speaking in front of others causes them to become stuttering. Why is that?

W: well, I think there are many reasons. One of them is the friends around you. In the movie, Dorothy was surrounded by a group of friends who trusted her so much. I guess that's what makes her so brave.

M: well , a good movie can give so mush inspiration. I think I need to watch it too. (256 words)

Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

13.What is the woman's favorite movie?(C)

14.What's the reason why the movie is so popular?(A)

15.What makes Dorothy so brave?(C)

Section B

Passage 1

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On September 12 last year, Yang and her husband drove their daughter Huaug Dan and several other students in a minibus to Xiang Meng Primary Schoo1. When she led the students to cross the street, a truck lost control and drove towards them.

"Run!"Yang shouted, and threw herself to the stunned children.

She pushed five pupils away from danger. But when she turned to see what happened to the other children, the track hit her. She immediately lost consciousness.

According to witnesses, it was rush hour when the street was crowded with pupils. She prevented many more injuries to the children.

Yang's legs were badly hurt. With a palm-sized tear in her right leg, her ankle bones didn't seem aligned. As she was already pregnant for four months, Yang could not be X-rayed, so doctors could not diagnose her internal injuries and only treat her external ones.

When she became conscious again in the hospital, she was told that thanks to her, five children were saved, preventing more injuries. But her six-year-old daughter, Huang Dan,died in the accident.

Despite her daughter's death, Yang said she didn't regret what she had done. (200 words) Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.

16. What were Yang and her husband doing that day?(C)

17. What is the cause of the accident?(D)

18. What happened to Yang in the accident?(C)

Passage 2

In our day-to-day lives, the virtue of courage doesn't receive much attention. Courage is a quality reserved for soldiers, firefighters, and activists. Security is what matters most today. Perhaps you were taught to avoid being too bold or too brave. It's too dangerous.

But a side effect of overemphasizing the importance of personal security in your life is that it can cause you to live reactively. Instead of setting your own goals, making plans to achieve them, you play it safe.

No doubt there exist real dangers in life you must avoid. But there's a huge gulf between recklessness and courage. I'm not referring to the heroic courage required to risk your life to save someone from a burning building. By courage I mean the ability to face down those imaginary fears and reclaim the far more powerful life that you've denied yourself. Fear of failure. Fear of rejection. Fear of going broke. Fear of being alone.

Have you previously convinced yourself that you aren't really afraid of anything and are there always good and logical reasons why you don't do certain things? It would be rude to introduce yourself to a stranger. You shouldn't attempt public speaking because you don't have anything to say. Asking for a raise would be improper because you're supposed to wait until the next formal review. They're just rationalizations though—think about how your life would change if you could confidently and courageously do these things with no fear at all. (248 words)

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.

19.What is important to many people nowadays?(C)

20.What's the side effect of overemphasizing the importance of personal security?(D)

21.What does the speaker really mean about courage?(A)

22.What does the speaker suggest in the end?(D)

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Passage 3

Courage is the ability to get yourself to take action in spite of fear. The word courage derives from the Latin "cor". which means "heart". But true courage is more a matter of intellect than of feeling. The More you learn to act in spite of fear, the more human you become.The more you follow the fear, the more you live like a lower mammal. So the question, "Are you a man or a mouse?" is consistent with human neurology.

Courageous people are still afraid, but they don't let the fear paralyze them. People who lack courage will give into fear more often than not. which actually has the long-term effect of strengthening the fear. When you avoid facing a fear and then feel relieved that you escaped it, this acts as a psychological reward that reinforces the mouse-like avoidance behavior, making you even more likely to avoid facing the fear in the future. So the more you avoid asking someone out on a date, the more paralyzed you'll feel about taking such actions in the future. You are literally conditioning yourself to become more timid and mouse-like. (189 words)

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.

23. What does the Latin "cor"mean?(A)

24. Which of the following is the right way to deal with fear?(C)

25. Which of the following statements is NOT true?(A)

Section C

(26)vision

(27)innocent

(28)carries out

(29)Exploded

(30)landed on

(31)Identity

(32)created

(33)immediately

(34)Series

(35)returned to

Writing

With the improvement of micro-blog services and the influence of some “star bloggers”, most of whom are celebrities, micro-blog is becoming an important way for people to express themselves and communicate with others. Now, more and more people start to use micro-blog services.

However, micro-blog might give rise to some problems as well. Some bloggers would express their thoughts and ideas by writing them down in the micro-blogs rather than communicate with their friends or family members. Day by day, blogs tend to draw people away from real life. What?s worse, lack of face-to-face communication with others might isolate bloggers from the society, which would do harm to their mental health.

In my view, micro-blog is a good platform for people to show their personal experiences and communicate with others. However, micro-bloggers should adjust the item and avoid spending the

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whole day on blogging. After all, sitting in front of the cold screen of computer for long does no good to their health, physically and mentally.

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Unit 3

Translation

Along the Tea-horse Ancient Road lived more than 20 minorities. Concentrations of beautiful and mysterious natural landscapes and traditional cultures developed in various sites，including Dali old city, Lijiang old city, Shangrila, Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon, Potala Palace. The road features temples, rock paintings, post houses, ancient bridges and plank roads. It is also home to many national minorities and their dances and folk customs. Today, although the traces of the ancient road are fading away, its cultural and historic values remain.

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Unit 4

Section A

1. M：Would you like to come to our weekend party? Some new friends will join us.

W：I'd like to, but I'm afraid I can't. I have to pick up a friend at the airport, and give her some help. She is a new comer here.

Q：What is the woman going to do?(A)

2. M：I'm starting training tomorrow for the basketball match.

W：Should you be playing right away after you just experienced that arm operation?

Q：What does me woman mean?(B)

3. W：Was your sister hurt in the accident?

M：She was shaken by the experience, but she is OK physically, the car is a wreck, though. Q：What happened to the man's sister?(D)

4. M：Are you going to the concert tonight?

W：No, I promised to babysit my neighbor's children while they go to a military dinner.

Q：What will the woman do? (B)

5. M：What do you think of the new players?

W：I don't want to talk about football anymore. Every time I think the team will win, I'll be disappointed.

Q：What does the woman mean?(C)

6. W：Do you plan to go to Alaska or Florida during the winter vacation?

M：I can't stand the freezing temperature in Alaska.

Q：Where will the man probably go for the vacation?(B)

7. W：1 went to a classical art exhibition yesterday. It is really abstract. Do you like modern art?

M：I certainly do, yet, not so much as the pop music.

Q：What kind of art does the man prefer?(C)

8. M：What a lot of traffic!We shouldn't have driven down the main street, not when it is so crowded.

W：Well, I told you, dear, didn't I? I said the road would be busy especially on Saturday.

Q：When did the conversation take place?(D)

Conversation 1

M：When in Rome, do as the Romans do, they say.

W：What do the Romans do?

M：They live in Rome, of course, and go to work by car or bus. But sometime it takes too long that way because of the traffic jam, so they walk.

W：In other words, the Romans do what everyone else does.

M：Yes. but they do it differently. Everything is different.

W：What do you mean,honey?

M：Well,the climate is different,for a start. It doesn't rain so much as it does in England. The sunshine there is more.

W：I envy that.

M：I know,you hate the rain,don't you?

W：I certainly do.

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M：And a Roman really 1oves life. They always eat spaghetti and drink wine.

W：Lots of tourists go to Rome lust for food.

M：Sure. (152 words) Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.

9. What's the relationship between the two speakers?(A)

10. What does the woman hate?(B)

11. What do lots of tourists go to Rome for?(D)

Conversation 2

W：Good aftemoon. Mail Road's Apartment. May I help you?

M：Yes. I'm interested in renting a one-bedroom apartment. Do you have any available?

W：No. I'm sorry. None are available at this time. But I expect a vacancy in about three weeks.

Could I interest you in a two-bedroom one?

M：Well. I'm a student and I have to cut corners. How much more would a two-bedroom apartment cost me?

W：The one-bedroom apartment rents for 250 dollars a month and the two-bedroom one is only 35 dollars more.

M：Is the two-bedroom apartment a great deal larger than the one-bedroom one?

w：Yes, it is. Also, I might tell you that the one-bedroom apartment doesn't have a dishwasher. All of our two-bedroom apartments do.

M：What about signing a lease?

W：We do require a 6-month lease on all our apartments. And there's a deposit of $ 1oo in case any damage is done to our apartments.

M：When could I see the apartment?

W：How about later this afternoon? Let's see. I have an appointment at 3:30 and another at 4:00.

How about 5:00 this afternoon?

M：That would be fine. I'11 pick my girlfriend from work and we'll come right over.

W：I'll be looking forward to seeing you then.

M：Thank you. goodbye.

W：Goodbye. (223 words) Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.

12. If the student decided to rent an apartment from the woman, what will his deposit be?(A)

13. Why is a deposit required at Mail Road's Apartment?(D)

14. How long will the student have to wait for a one-bedroom apartment?(C)

15. When will the student go to see the apartment?(D)

Section B

Passage 1

Every day we experience one of the wonders of the world around us without even realizing it. It is not the amazing complexity of television, nor the impressive technology of transport.The universal wonder we share and experience is our ability to make noise without mouths, and so transmit ideas and thoughts to each other's minds. This ability to naturally that we tend to forget what a miracle it is.

Obviously, the ability to talk is something that marks humans off from animals.Of course.

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Some animals have powers just as amazing. Birds Can fly thousands miles by observing positions of the stars in the sky in relation to the time of day and year. In Nature's talent show, humans are a species of animal that have developed their own special act. If we reduce it to basic terms, it's an ability for communicating information to others, by varying sounds we make as we breathe out.

Not that we don't have other powers of communication. Our facial expressions convey our emotions, such as anger, joy, disappointment. The way we hold our heads can indicate to others whether we are happy or sad. This is so-called "body language". Bristling fur is an unmistakable warning of attack among many animals. Similarly,the bowed head or drooping tail shows a readiness to take second place in any animal gathering. Such a means of communication is a basic mechanism that animals, including human beings, instinctively acquire and display. (245 words)

Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.

16. What's the wonder we share and experience every day according to the passage?(D)

17. What marks humans off from animals?(A)

18. Which of the following is the so-called "body language"?(D)

Passage 2

When students and parents are asked to rate subjects according to their importance,the arts are unavoidably at the bottom of the list. Art is nice, people seem to say, but not important.Too often it is viewed as mere entertainment,but certainly not an educational priority.This view is shortsighted.In fact,art education is beneficial and important for all students.

Art provides a kind of perception that cannot be acquired in any other way.Science can explain how the sun rises and sets. The arts explore emotive meaning of the same phenomenon. We need every possible way to discover and respond to our world for one simple but powerful reason：No one way can get it all.

Arts deserve more attention from people.They are forms of thought as powerful in what they communicate as mathematical and scientific symbols. They are ways we human beings "talk"to each other. They are the language of civilization through which we express our fears, our hungers, our discoveries, our hopes. When we do not give children access to an important way of expressing themselves such as art. we take away from them the meanings that art expresses. (195 woeds)

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.

19. When students rate the subjects according to their importance, which one is at the bottom of the list?(D)

20. Which of the following statements is TRUE?(A)

2I. In terms of how art and science are used to explore our world, which of the following is correct?(A)

22. What is the main idea of the passage?(A)

Passage 3

One out of many important things for the whole family to do is to have dinner together. Researchers began reporting the benefits of family dinner about a decade ago, focusing mainly on how it affects children. Studies show that those families, who eat dinner at least 3 or 4 times a

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week together, benefit in many ways.

Eating together helps families achieve open communication and build stronger and healthier relationships. Children have better grades at school and are better adjusted as teens and adults, and the entire family enjoys healthier nutrition. For many families, eating dinner together proves to be a good and effective way to reduce the risk of youth rates of addiction, and helps to raise healthier children. It is also a great time to share the events of the day, discuss news and ideas.

During dinner time parents have better opportunity to show their children that they are the priority.Sitting at the same table and sharing meals is where and when parents can find out more about their children's school performance, daily activities and attitudes toward life.When parents have all this information they can better direct their children toward positive things in life.they also have better chance to reduce the possibility that children will get involved with alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs.

Family dinner is obviously beneficial,but family researchers say that the benefits of family dinner by no means can be considered as automatic. Parents may sit down to dinner with their kids every day and achieve nothing.

(256 words)

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.

23. Which of these statements is NOT mentioned in the passage?(C)

24. What information can parents probably get about their children at family dinner?(D)

25. What is this passage mainly talking about?(D)

Section C

(26)Situation

(27)creative

(28)misunderstood

(29)stay connected to

(30)Emotion

(31)social

(32)combines

(33)communicating with

(34)rather than

(35)instinctive

Writing

Over the past couple of years, a variety of talent shows have emerged on TV channel across our nation, from Happy Girls to Super Boys and so forth. This type of entertainment programs is intensely popular, especially among youngsters. It has produces profound impacts on their studies and life. They believe that the TV talent show can change their fate. At least, they say, the program offers the opportunity to show and develop one?s talents.

On the contrary, a number of people hold negative attitude to TV talent shows. They maintain that The TV talent show today is like a fiver that has risen to its flood level. It misleads the youth and makes them believe that they can make a fortune or become famous overnight. As a result, a great many students can?t calm down to study during the show?s season.

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For my part, I believe that the TV talent show is like a double-edged sword and it is important for us to face it properly. For one thing, the TV studios are supposed to offer more stimulating and favorable shows. For another, the media ought to give people proper guidance and refrain from exaggerating the effects of the show.

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Unit 5

Translation

Chinese medicine is a heritage of world medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine has a power to heal people better than the western ones. China medicine now is more and more popular in the world due to its effect and its way to heal people. Originated from the ancient time，the Chinese medicine has developed in a long time and it has collected various ways to treat different illness. The traditional Chinese medicine pays attention to the balance the body system of people. It is said that once the system of people is in balance, the illness will disappear. The damage of the body system is the source of disease.

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Unit 6

Section A

1. M：How's John now? Is he feeling any better?

W: Not yet. It still seems impossible to make him smile. Talking to him is really difficult. And he gets upset easily over little things.

Q：What do we learn about John from the conversation? (B)

2. M：Have you taken Professor Young's exam before? I'm kind of nervous.

W: Yes, just concentrate on the important ideas she's talked about in class and ignore the details.

Q：How does the woman suggest the man prepare for Professor Young's exam? (D)

3. M：Today is a bad day for me；I fell off a step and twisted my ankle.

W：Don't worry, usually ankle injuries heal quickly if you stop regular activity for a while.

Q:What does the woman suggest the man do? (A)

4. M：The biological project is now in trouble. You know my colleague and I have completely

different ideas about how to proceed.

W：Why don't you compromise? Try to make it a win-win situation for you both.

Q：What does the woman suggest the man do? (C)

5. W：Airport, please. I'm running a little late. So just take the fastest way even if it's not the most direct.

M：Sure. but there is a lot of traffic everywhere today because of the football game.

Q：What do we learn about the woman from the conversation? (B)

6. M：What would it be like working with those young stars?

W：It was a great group. I always got mad when people said that we didn't get along. There was never a fight. We had a great time.

Q：What does the woman mean? (A)

7. M：Jane, suppose you lost all your money while taking a vacation overseas, what would you do?

W：Well, I guess I'd sell my watch or computer or do some odd job still I could afford a return plane ticket.

Q：What are the speakers talking about? (C)

8. M：I'm so sorry madam, and you'll let me pay to have your coat cleaned, won't you?

W：That's all right, it could happen to anyone. And I'm sure that coffee doesn't leave lasting marks on clothing.

Q：What can we infer from the conversation? (D)

Conversation 1

M：What's wrong? You look like you're in pain.

W：My stomach is acting up again.

M：It's all of this stress. I don't know how anyone can cope with the pressures you're under.

W：It's nothing. I'11 just take a pill for my stomach.

M：That won't solve the problem. Look at you. You look worn out. Are you losing sleep. too? W：I have had trouble sleeping.

M：It's no wonder. At home, you have the demands of raising two kids on your own, and at work, you're in a competitive environment every day.

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W：I have to admit that my nerves are shot. but what can I do?

M：Maybe we can work something out. To start. how about if 1 watch your kids for a few hours this weekend so you can get some rest?

W：I couldn't ask you to do that.You have to take care of your own kids.

M：So, what's two more? 。

W：If you really don't mind. I'll take you up on that. I could really use a breather.

M：It's set,then.

W：Thanks! (185 words)

Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.

9. What is wrong with the woman?(D)

10. What is the pressure the woman is under?(C)

11. How will the man help the woman?(B)

Conversation 2

W：So, why exactly does your job have reputation for being stressful?

M：Stress is generally driven by the feeling of being out of control of a situation and the feeling of a situation controlling you. Trading in financial markets combines both.

W：How do you relax in the evening?

M：I very rarely do anything work-related. I generally go to the gym or go for a run, especially if I had a bad day. I always cook a meal rather than have a take-away. Just do something my brain will regard as creative.

W：Do you think what you do to relax is an effective way to beat stress?

M：I don't think there is a specific rule about how to beat stress. I generally find out what I do is effective for me.

W：Would you consider changing your job because of the high stress factor?

M：I have considered leaving my job due to stress-related factors. However, I do think that an element of stress is a good thing. And if used the right way it can actually be a positive thing. W：What do you enjoy about the stressful aspects of your job?

M：Having said all that, I do actually enjoy an element of uncertainty. I enjoy mental challenge. (201 words)

Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.

12. What is the man's job? (B)

13. Why does the man prefer to cook a meal rather than have a take-away?(C)

14. What does the man think of stress?(D)

15. What can be inferred about the man?(C)

Section B

Passage 1

If you understand the nature of stress and anxiety a little better, we can focus on eliminating them. The best remedy for anxiety is self-examination and action. Here are some easy steps to follow：First,1ook inside. What is causing you to worry? Be specific. Writing in a journal or talking to a friend about it can help you sort out your feelings. Then, decide what action, if any, should be taken. Try to figure out what part of the situation is under your control. Assess the problem to see whether the threat is real, or if you are blowing it out of proportion. Next, come

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up with a plan that tackles the part of the problem that is under your control. Taking action to protect yourself is a good way to channel nervous enemy and provides reassurance against your fears. It is, in most cases, the healthiest response to realistic fears and worries. Once you have done all you can, Just let it go.You can do this by focusing on something else, such as writing your feelings in a journal or listening to music. Getting regular exercise has been found to be especially helpful in combating the physical effects of anxiety and stress. (209 words)

Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.

16.What is the passage mainly about?(A)

17.What is the healthiest response to realistic fears and worries?(C)

18.Which of the following is especially helpful in fighting stress?(D)

Passage 2

As the pace of life continues to increase, we are fast losing the art of relaxation. Once you are in the habit of rushing through life, being on the go from morning till night, it is hard to slow down. But relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body.

Stress is a natural part of everyday life and there is no way to avoid it. In fact, it is not the bad thing it is often supposed to be. A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and give purpose to life. It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health.

The amount of stress a person can withstand depends very much on the inpidual.

Some people are not afraid of stress,and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial responsibilities. Others lose heart at the first signs of unusual difficulties. When exposed to stress, in whatever form, we react both chemically and physically. The crises we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme, but however little the stress, it involves the same response. It is when such a reaction lasts long, through continued exposure to stress,that health becomes endangered. Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart disease have established links with stress. Since we cannot remove stress from our lives, we need to find ways to deal with it. (239 words)

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.

19. Why are people finding less time to relax themselves?(C)

20. What can be inferred about stress?(C)

21. What is the most important character to be a good manager according to the passage?(B)

22. Which of the following statements is TRUE?(D)

Passage 3

It is commonly believed that only rich middle-aged businessmen suffer from stress. In fact anyone may become ill as a result of stress if they experience a lot of worry over a long period.

Stress can be a friend or an enemy：It can warn you that you are under too much pressure and should change your way of life. It can kill you if you don't notice the warning signals. Doctors agree that it is probably the biggest single cause of illness in the Western world.

When we are very frightened and worried, our bodies produce certain chemicals to help us fight what is troubling us. Unfortunately, these chemicals produce the energy needed to run away fast from an object of fear, and in modem life that's often impossible. If we don't use up these

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chemicals. or if we produce too many of them, they may actually harm us.

Our living and working conditions may put us under stress.Overcrowding in lame cities, traffic jams competition for jobs, worry about the future, and big changes in our lives, may cause stress. Some British doctors have pointed out that one of Britain's worst waves of influenza happened soon after the new coins came into use. Also if you have changed jobs or moved house in recent months you are more likely to fall ill than if you haven't. And more people commit suicide in times of inflation. As with all illnesses, prevention is better than cure. If you find you can't relax, it is a sign of danger. (258 words)

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.

23. What can stress do to us?(D)

24. Which of the following does not cause stress?(A)

25. What is the best way to deal with stress?(B)

Section C

(26)junior

(27)Blank out

(28)Similar

(29)is stressed about

(30))nervousness

(31)advisors

(32)Measure

(33)controlling

(34)comes out

(35)breathe

Writing

On Taking CET Repeatedly

In recent years, many college students are laying grearstress on CET exams. In order to get high marks in the exam3 many sbdents are…taking CET lime and time again although they have passed it. When “CET season” approaches, campuses are filled with stude nts occupied with CET preparations.

However, some people disapprove the idea of taking CET repeatedly for high scores.

Although CET application fee is not high, taking the exams constantly can be a considerable financial burden. Moreover, it?s a waste of time to prepare for it every year, when you can do something more meaniigftil during the golden time in college. In addition, rather than

focusing on CET, students should strive to develop other kinds of abilities.

As far as Tm concerned, it?s understan dable to taking CET repeatedly for higher marks to be more competitive in the job market. If our future job requires a good mastery of English, we can step further to take high-level exams such as TOEFL or IELTS. But if it doesn…t, we should not waste our lime and energy to take CET repeatedly.

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Unit 7

Translation

Chinese companies want to create world brands and the foreign companies want to increase the selling in China which all change the Chinese design industry. The Chinese manufacturers realize that they have to design better products if they want to stand out in the domestic markets as well as distinguish themselves in the foreign markets. Previously, the overseas companies always took the products which were designed in somewhere to Chinese market, but now the foreign companies such as Sony begins to realize that the Chinese consumers become more and more fastidious and no longer easy to be satisfied.

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Unit 8

Section A

1. W：Professor Clark suggested I get a tutor for advanced physics.

M：Well, that might help. Advanced physics is a pretty difficult course.

Q：What does the man mean?(D)

2. W：Aren't you disappointed that you didn't pass the oral English exam?

M：Maybe a little, but I know I need more practice before I'm ready for that exam.

Q：What do we learn about the man from this conversation?(D)

3. W. 1 need to talk to someone who knows Baltimore well. I'm told you've been there.

M：Oh, but 1 was really young at the time.

Q：What does the man mean? (A)

4. W：I've been learning hard about English writing since I came here. I've practiced a lot on a daily basis.

M：Your article reads beautifully. It seems that your effort has paid off.

Q：What does the man imply about the woman?(C)

5. W：Frankly, when I sat at the back of the classroom, I can't see the words on the board clearly.

M：weⅡ, you've been wearing those same glasses as long as I've known you. Why not get a new pair, it won't cost you too much.

Q：What does the man imply about the woman's glasses?(C)

6. M：Where have you been? I never see you in the dorm any more.

W：That's because I moved off campus at the beginning of this semester.

Q：what do we learn from the conversation?(B)

7. W: You select a course with Professor Johnson this semester. What's your impression so far?

M：Well, many students hardly stay awake in his class without first drinking a cup of coffee.

Q：What does the man suggest?( B)

8. W: Just imagine! We have to finish reading 200 pages tomorrow! How can the history teacher expect us to do it in such a short time?

M：Yeah, but what annoys me is that I couldn't find the book in the library or in the university

Q：What does the man mean?(C)

Conversation 1

W：I was told that U.S. graduate schools require a personal statement as a part of the application process, is it true?

M：Yes, it is a must.

W：So we have to prepare a well-written personal statement.

M：In general, admission officers are looking for two important things in one's personal statement.

W：What exactly are they?

M: First, evidence of your achievements that are not reflected in other parts of your

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application.Second, how and why the events you describe have shaped your attitude, focus, and most of all,your intellectual capacity.

W：So the statement should center on…

M：The statement should focus on your personal background,the reasons why you are applying to a particular graduate program,and your career and personal objectives.

W：Thank you for your information.

M：It is my pleasure. (138 words) Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.

9.What is the most important thing admission officers are looking for in a personal statement?(D)

10. What should a personal statement focus on?(A)

11. What can you infer about personal statement from the conversation?(B)

Conversation 2

W：Hi, Dr. Taylor, I'm Julie Smith. I'm in your 10 o'clock class on Thursdays.

M：Hi. Julie. What can I do for you?

W：I come to see you because I missed the class last week. I had a family emergency.

M：I'm sorry to hear that.

W：Did you give any assignments?

M：Yes. I assigned an essay on the topics in Chapter 3 of your textbook.

W：Oh. I see. Are there guidelines for the essay?

M：Yes, it should be 3-4 pages and it's due in two weeks. Take a look at your syllabus for more details.

W：1 will. Thanks a lot. By the way, I'm having trouble understanding the lectures. Is there anything you would suggest?

M：Some students record the lectures and listen to them afterwards. That seems to be of some help.

W：That's a great idea. I'11 definitely try that. I'm wondering if you give extra credit in your class.

M：No. But if you're worried about passing, there are still two more tests to pull up your grade.

W：I'11 study hard for those. Thanks a lot for your time. (230 words) Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.

12.Why did Julie miss the class last week?(B)

13.What does Julie want to know about the class she missed?(A)

14.why does Julie worry about this class?( A)

15.What does Professor Taylor suggest?(C)

Section B

Passage 1

Studying abroad is the act of a student pursuing educational opportunities in a country other than one's own. This can include primary, secondary and post-secondary students. The number of students studying abroad represents only about 1％of all students enrolled at institutions of higher education in the United States.

While the majority of foreign students who study in the United States are pursuing a full

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