新世纪综合单元测试3

新世纪综合单元测试——Unit 3 Book 2

Listening Comprehension

True Or False

Directions: In this section, you will hear ten statements. Numbers 1 to 6 are based on Text A while the rest are based on Text B. Each statement will be read ONLY ONCE. Listen carefully and decide whether each statement is true or false. (10 points)

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True False

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True False

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True False

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True False

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True False

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True False

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True False

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True False

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True False

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True False

Spot Dictation

Directions: You will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 11-20 with the exact words you have just heard. When the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. (10 points)

Freshers' Week at universities can be a hard experience.

The UK has a 11 higher education system. But to those who are new to it all, it can be 12 and sometimes confusing.

October is usually the busiest month in the 13 . Universities have something called 14 for their 15 . It's a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and 16 university life.

However, the 17 of meeting lots of strangers in big halls can be 18 .

Luckily, there will be thousands of others 19 as you worrying about starting their university social life 20 . Don't rush into anything that you'll regret for the next three years.

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Reading Comprehension

Directions:There are two passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices. Click on the best choice. (20 points)

Passage One

Today, there are many avenues open to those who wish to continue their education. However, nearly all require some break in one's career in order to attend school full time.

Part-time education, that is, attending school at night or for one weekend a month, tends to drag the process out over time and puts the completion of a degree program out of reach of many people. Additionally, such programs require a fixed time commitment which can also impact negatively on one's career and family time.

Of the many approaches to teaching and learning, however, perhaps the most flexible and accommodating is that called distance learning. Distance learning is an educational method which allows a student the flexibility to study at his or her own pace to achieve the academic goals which are so necessary in today's world.

The time required to study may be set aside at the student's convenience with due regard to the other requirements in his or her life. Additionally, the student may enroll in distance learning courses from virtually any place in the world, while continuing to pursue their chosen career. Tutorial assistance may be available via regular