一级十套题听力原文

Model Test (10) Band One

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Listening Material

Part I. Understanding Sentences

Section A

Directions:Listen to the following 10 sentences. Each sentence will be read two times. After each sentence, there’ll be a break of 10 seconds. During the break, read the two choices marked A and B, and choose the one that is the best answer.

1. Today’s parents are trying to plan their kids’ lives for them, thus when the kids

are older they may find it hard to think for themselves.

2. James thinks that hundreds of years later, scientists will make robots look like

people and do the same thing as people do.

3. The detector suspected that James was the murderer of the famous actor.

4. During the winter, Jack stored all the summer clothes in bags under his bed.

5. Americans do not like standing very close to the person they are talking with,

while Asian people think it quite common.

6. The bus I took broke down in front of the bank and I had to walk to school, so

I was late that morning.

7. The President called on people of the country to work hard for national

independence.

8. They look so much alike that their mother is sometimes confused about who is

who.

9. By the end of the year, she was beginning to feel at home in her new job.

10. Every student is required to take the English course.

Section B

Directions: In this section, you’ll hear 10 sentences. Each sentence will be read two times. At the end of each sentence, there’ll be a break of 10 seconds. During the break, you’ll read the three choices marked A, B and C, and choose the best answer to complete the sentence.

1.It was considerate of you not to play the piano while your brother had a bad

headache.

2.The car was in good order when I bought it two years ago.

3.I hope you can book a room for me.

4.I’m afraid he’s not used to making speeches.

5.The dream that he wanted to go to Beijing came true at last.

6.In teaching English, emphasis should be put on developing the students’

language ability.

7.Eating too much fat can contribute to heart disease.

8.There was a big hole in the road which held up the traffic.

9.None of us expected him to turn up at the party because he was ill.

10.John’s boss always thought he was a man of considerable ability.

Part II. Understanding Conversations

Section A

Directions:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, one question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken 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 write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.

1. M: Are you interested in the courses your school offers this semester?

W: To be honest, I am keen on English and history. Math and science sound a little dull. But what attracts me is performing arts and sports.

Q: What courses is the woman not interested in?

2. W: Congratulations! I heard you got a full mark in Physics exams.

M: Thanks a lot! I'm sure you also did a good job.

Q: What's the probable relationship between the two speakers?

3. W: I wonder if you could lend me the biology textbooks. You took the course

last semester, didn’t you?

M: As a matter of fact, I already sold them back to the school bookstore.

Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

4. M: I hear you are moving into a new apartment soon.

W: Yes, it is more expensive. But my present neighbor plays guitar all night long.

Q: Why is the woman moving?

5. M: There’s a nonstop train for Washington leaving here a t 5:15.

W: That will be faster than taking the one that leaves at 5:00 and it will give us time to get a bite to eat.

Q: What does the woman imply?

6. M: Hello. I’m calling to see if the summer position you advertised in the paper

is still available?

W: Uh, yes. Certainly. When could you come to the office for an interview? Q: What will the man probably do?

7. M: If I don’t find my wallet pretty soon, I m going to have to report it stolen.