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1、New College English Final Exam Band OneForm B (Jan. 2005)Name_ Student No._ Class_ Instructor _Part I Listening Comprehension(30 minutes, 30 marks)Section ADirections: In this section you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said.

2、 The conversation and the question will be read 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. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the c

3、enter.Example: You will hear: You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant. From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they have to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “

4、At the office.” is the best answer. You should choose A on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center. Sample Answer A B C D1. A) He has a date with a pretty girl.B) His shoes are too tight for him.C) He loves the woman very much.D) He is too busy to have a talk with the woma

5、n.2. A) She lost some weight.B) She was given a pay raise.C) She had a quarrel with her boss.D) She seems unhappy.3. A) She couldnt sleep last night.B) She stayed up working last night.C) She hates working with Paul.D) She hurt her eyes in an accident.4. A) By car.B) On foot.C) By bicycle.D) By bus.

6、5. A) It is the most popular model.B) It is not worth the price.C) It is the model Jack likes a lot.D) It is a bargain.6. A) A travel agent.B) An operator of a phone company.C) An employee of a rental shop.D) An air hostess.7. A) A blind date.B) A business meeting.C) A job interview.D) A market surv

7、ey.8. A) She ran for office.B) She was fired.C) She was not a qualified worker.D) She quit her job.9. A) A doctor.B) A rescue worker.C) An auto repairman.D) A delivery boy.10. A) The pay.B) The work environment.C) The promotion prospects.D) The location of the company.Section B Directions: In this s

8、ection you will hear two talks. The talks will be read twice. After each of them, you will hear some questions. The questions will be read only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the A

9、nswer Sheet with a single line through the center.Questions 11 through 15 are based on the following talk. 11. A) Buying things at low prices.B) Selling things one no longer needs.C) Finding the best place to buy a computer. D) Getting the money back for faulty goods.12. A) She thought they were bad

10、ly packed. B) She broke some of them on her way home.C) She saw a little crack in some of them. D) She had paid a higher price than she should have.13. A) She gave it to her brother.B) She threw it away. C) She returned it to the store.D) She had it fixed.14. A) The skirt. C) The computer.B) The jac

11、ket. D) The oil painting.15. A) That he should wait until January to buy a computer. B) That he should buy a computer in the sales.C) That he shouldnt buy a low price computer. D) That he should buy a computer at her brothers.Questions 16 through 20 are based on the following talk. 16. A) It made th

12、e baby cry.C) It was not a real flat. B) It was rather small.D) It was on a busy street. 17. A) They would often fight each other. B) His wife blamed him for not looking after the baby. C) The man often lost his temper and started the quarrel. D) He often lost his temper with the baby.18. A) She pai

13、d less attention to him. B) She asked him to see a doctor. C) She refused to look after the baby. D) She smashed things at him.19. A) Jealousy.C) Anger. B) Calmness.D) Patience.20. A) She would not listen to him. B) He was tired of his wife. C) He thought she no longer cared for him.D) He always fel

14、t exhausted.Section C Spot DictationDirections: Listen to the following passage twice and fill in the blanks with the exact words you hear. Be sure to write your answers on Answer Sheet (2).Flying business class offers the busy executive many advantages. The airlines advertise their wider seats, sup

15、erior menus, exclusive departure lounges and many other 21_. Now many business travelers are being tempted by a new 22_: business travel programs. These offer the 23_ flyer bonus points for each flight he or she takes with the airline. The idea was first introduced by a number of airlines in the Uni

16、ted States, but it has now seemed to have 24_ on in other parts of the world. Canadas Air Intercontinental recently introduced its own Flight 201 Program which offers passengers a bonus mile for every 200 miles they fly in business class. These programs are 25_ very clearly at business and first cla

17、ss passengers rather than at 26_. Points are given only to those who pay full fare. Passengers in 27_ class do not qualify for extra miles. Internal flights are also excluded.Most of these lucky enough to qualify for the programs 28_ their bonus points for free flights for themselves and their famil

18、ies. Some airlines also offer hotel accommodation, car hire facilities and even 29_. One executive recently used his points for a round-the-world trip on Concorde, while another used hers to 30_ her family to a week-long stay in Disney.Part II Reading Comprehension (50minutes, 30 marks)Section ADire

19、ctions: There are three passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line throu

20、gh the center.Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:“Women have an advantage when it comes to remembering things like the physical features, clothing, and postures of other people,” Horgan says. “This advantage might be due to women being slightly more people-oriented than men are.”T

21、he study also found that men and women did better at remembering the appearance of women than they did recollecting how men looked. Women in general may be more memorable than men because their hair and clothing styles and use of jewelry tend to be more varied than that of men. For example, in many

22、offices, men may look similar in their suits and ties, yet women may wear necklaces and earrings, or have other jewelry or clothing that makes their appearances stand out more.However, the results suggest women are not more memorable because people spend more time looking at them. Participants in th

23、e study did not look at women any longer than they looked at men.“We really dont know for sure why women have an advantage at remembering how others look,” Horgan confesses. “But these results go along with studies that show women are better than men in other areas having to do with interpersonal se

24、nsitivity.”For example, various studies have shown women have an advantage at using nonverbal (非語言的) cues to understand how others are feeling, and how they are likely to behave. Women also appear to be better at using nonverbal cues to figure out someones personality traits.31. According to the pas

25、sage, women are good at remembering features of _.A) office clerks B) men onlyC) women onlyD) people in general32. Women are generally better remembered than men because _.A) women are more likely to wear suits and tiesB) womens appearances stand out more C) women make themselves more fashionableD)

26、women are more frequently noticed by others33. According to the passage, which of the following factors most probably makes women more memorable?A) Their different social identity.B) Their small proportion in the workplace.C) Their shining jewelry.D) Their generous smile.34. When it comes to interpe

27、rsonal things, women are more _.A) sensitive B) open C) conservative D) easy-going35. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A) Women seem to have better interpersonal relationship than men.B) Women are generally more undestanding than men in family life.C) Women know what a man wil

28、l do next without even looking at him.D) Women sometimes learn about other peoples personality without talking to them.Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:Internet-addicted job seekers may be partly to blame for the fact that the unemployed are taking 23% longer to find a new posit

29、ion than it took during the last recession (經(jīng)濟蕭條), when the “benefits” of online job searching were unavailable. “A growing number of unemployed Americans waste time browsing (瀏覽) the estimated 4,000 to 5,000 online job sites, blanketing them with resumes, and then waiting for callbacks. It is a for

30、mula for long-drawn-out joblessness,” argues Professor John A. Challenger. While the Internet has the potential to be very useful for job seekers, Challenger indicates that it has become the primary tool for many, when it should be considered secondary to the traditional technique of meeting prospec

31、tive employers in person.In addition to slowing job search efforts, the Internet is prolonging the hiring process for the employer. In a survey of 5,000 hiring managers by an online resume site, 72% said that a majority of the resumes they received in response to an online job posting did not match

32、the positions description.“The more irrelevant resumes managers have to go through in order to select the handful to bring in for interviews, the longer it takes to fill the position,” points out Challenger. “One result of this has been the increased use of screening software by employers. This will

33、 make it even more difficult for job seekers to get their resume in front of the hiring executive for an interview.”“All of this is not to say that the Internet has not revolutionized job hunting. It has certainly made it easier for someone in San Francisco, for example, to search for job openings i

34、n Miami. In addition, ability to conduct keyword searches has reduced the amount of time it takes to target the type of position a person is seeking.”“Job seekers must learn how to use the Internet as the tool it can be, rather than just relying on it as a conduit (渠道) for electronic resumes,” concl

35、udes Challenger.36. According to the passage, the coming of online job searching brings _.A) more unemployment throughout the U.S.A. B) more job opportunites in the Internet world C) longer waiting time for the unemployedD) longer computer technology training for the job seekers37. Professor Challen

36、ger thinks _ should be considered first by the unemployed.A) going to a traditional training center B) sending resumes by emailC) browsing the Internet job sitesD) meeting the potential employers in person 38. The Internet is prolonging the hiring process for the employer because _.A) the hiring pos

37、tion cannot be fully described on the Net B) there is a lot of false information on the Net C) the speed of the Internet is not fast enoughD) it has drawn many unfitting resumes39. It can be inferred that “screening software” (Para. 3) is used to _.A) draw more job seekers to the websitesB) get rid

38、of some irrelevant resumesC) serve as a bridge between the job seekers and the employersD) forbid the job seekers to visit the employers in person 40. According to the passage, the Internet has revolutionized job hunting by _.A) changing the recession cycleB) opening more chances for job seekersC) i

39、mproving the reemployment situation D) reducing the interview time Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage:Adolescents who demonstrate impulsive (沖動的) and risk-taking behavior and an increased need for stimulation (刺激), a personality trait known as “novelty-seeking,” are more receptive

40、 to tobacco advertising and are at high risk for smoking initiation, according to a study by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, and Georgetown University, Washington, D. C.“To better understand the influence of tobacco advertising on youth, this study s

41、ought to identify subgroups of adolescents who have been most receptive to tobacco advertising and promotional activities,” explains Janet Audrain, member of the Abramson Cancer Center, and assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the School of Medicine. “While previous research has sh

42、own that receptivity to tobacco advertising is associated with higher levels of smoking among adolescents, few studies have examined how variability in personality traits may make certain teens more receptive to tobacco advertising.”Audrains research team interviewed 1,071 ninth-graders at five publ

43、ic high schools. The students completed a questionnaire that assessed smoking habits, exposure to other smokers, receptivity to tobacco advertising, and the novelty-seeking personality trait. The level of receptivity to tobacco advertising was determined by measuring whether subjects could name an o

44、ften-advertised cigarette brand, had a favorite tobacco ad, and if they possessed or were willing to use a tobacco industry promotional item. Novelty-seeking was measured by responses to questions regarding impulsive and risk-taking behaviors.Forty-four percent of the adolescents had moderate to hig

45、h levels of receptivity. Members of this group were more likely to have tried smoking and to be higher in the novelty-seeking trait. Novelty-seeking adolescents, both smokers and nonsmokers, were twice as likely to be influenced by tobacco advertising. “The heightened receptivity to tobacco advertis

46、ing among youth high in novelty-seeking may be attributable to their greater need for stimulation and rewarding experiences,” theorizes Audrain. “Tobacco industry promotional campaigns, which often highlight stimulating activities and adventurous behavior, appear to be designed to appeal to this fea

47、ture of novelty-seeking youth.”41. The word “novelty” (Para. 1) most probably means_.A) something newB) something dangerousC) something commonD) something expensive42. The purpose of the research conducted by the University of Pennsylvania and Georgetown University is to find out _.A) the personalit

48、y traits of young smokersB) the impact of tobacco advertising on young peopleC) the necessity of limiting tobacco salesD) the harm of smoking on students 43. Which of the following was used to test subjects level of receptivity to tobacco advertising?A) Asking the subjects whether they were impulsiv

49、e.B) Asking the subjects whether they smoked frequently.C) Asking the subjects whether they had a favourite tobacco ad.D) Asking the subjects whether they watched tobacco ads on TV.44. What leads to the greater receptivity of tobacco advertising among a particular group of people?A) Their special li

50、fe experience.B) Their love towards TV programmes.C) Their school atomosphere.D) Their need for exciting experiences.45. Which of the following elements is most likely to be emphasized in tobacco ads?A) Risk.B) Generosity.C) Wisdom.D) Honesty.Section BDirections: In this section there is a short pas

51、sage with five questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements with no more than ten words. Be sure to write your answers on Answer Sheet (2).Tim Flowers and Tony Yeo, from Sussex Universitys School of Biological Sciences, have rec

52、ently begun a three-year program, funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, to identify genes that ensure plant growth in salty conditions.It is estimated that each year more than 10 million hectares of agricultural land are lost because salt gets into the soil and inhibi

53、ts (抑制) plant growth. The problem is caused by several factors. In the tropics, mangroves (紅樹林) that traditionally form barriers to sea water have been cut down. In the Mediterranean (地中海沿岸地區(qū)), a series of droughts have caused the water table to drop, allowing sea water to seep (滲) in. Excess salt t

54、hen enters the plants and prevents them functioning normally.To overcome these problems, Flowers and Yeo decided to breed rice plants that take in very little salt and store what they do absorb in cells that do not affect the plants growth. They have started to breed these characteristics into a new

55、 rice crop, but it will take about eight harvests until the resulting seeds are ready to be considered for commercial use.Once the characteristics for surviving salty soil are known, Flowers and Yeo will try to breed the appropriate genes into all manner of crops and plants. Land that has been abandoned to nature will then be able to bloom again, providing much needed food in the poorer countries of the world.1. What is the aim of the research conducted by Flowers and Yeo?2. What is the problem the research is trying to address?3. In Mediterranean, water levels have gone down as a res