听力原文： For many years, T-shirts were simple short-sleeved undershirts for men and boys. T-shirts used to be of one colour—white. And since they were worn under shirts, they were generally not seen.

听力原文： For many years, T-shins were simple short-sleeved undershirts for men and boys. T-shirts used to be of one color--white. And since they were mom under shirts, they were generally not seen. Today the T-shirt has become fashionable. It can be seen everywhere and on everyone. Women and little children wear T-shirts as teenagers, university students, and men from all walks of life. T-shirts are worn on playground, at the beach or in town. They can also be worn for work. Yet T-shirts remain relatively inexpensive and long wearing, a.s well as easy to care for. [29]Smart but comfortable and convenient to wear, they have be- come one of America's newest ideas of fashion. Although T-shirts are now available in a wide variety of bright materials and styles, [30]the most popular kind is the traditional cotton T-shirts with a slogan or picture printed on the front. As T-shirts are becoming more and more popular, [31]new designs are coming up all the time. (30) A．T-shirts feel soft and wash well. B．T-shirts are smart and comfortable. C．T-shirts go well with trousers. D．T-shirts are suitable for evening wear.

W: I know. And she has been doing nothing else ever since. Q: What is Mary's occupation now？ (15) A．Secretary. B．Reporter. C．Teacher. D．Shop assistant.

Today things have changed a lot. T-shirts has become colorful and fashionable. It can be seen al most everywhere and on everyone. Women and children wear T-shirts as well as teenagers, university students and men from all walks of life. T-shirts are worn on the playground, on the beach or in town. They can also be worn for work; Because the T-shirts are relatively inexpensive, smart, comfortable and convenient to wear, they have be come one of the newest ideas in fashion over the world. Although T-shirts are now available in a wide variety of bright materials and styles, the most popular kind is the traditional cotton T-shirts with a slogan or a picture printed on the front. A T-shirt may bear a single word, a popular phrase, pictures of sportsmen, or an advertisement. As T-shirts are becoming more and more popular, new designs are coming up all the time. When do people usually wear T-shirts？ A．When they take part in sports. B．When they watch a film. C．When they go shopping. D．When they read a hook.

M: Good morning. I hope I can answer your questions. W: Are people in rich countries happier than people in not-so-rich countries？ M: Well, I would say there is a relationship between national wealth and well-being. In other words, the economic wealth of a country does appear to reflect the overall well-being of its citizens. W: Does it mean that rich people in a country are happier than poor people？ M: In some poor Countries, satisfaction with one's financial situation does affect happiness. But once people are able to afford the basic necessities of life; having more money doesn't necessarily make them happier. W: What about rich places like Europe and United States？ Are income and happiness related？ M: Very little. Rich people are only slightly happier than the average citizen. W: I'm always wondering whether winning a lottery can bring happiness. M: Well, as a matter of fact, various studies show that lottery winners only get temporary joy. W: I guess wealth is like health. If you don't have your health or if you're extremely poor, you will be miserable. M: Yes, that's true. Happiness is wanting what we have rather than getting what we want. W: That's a nice way of putting it. In your opinion, do people become happier as their countries be come richer？ M: Well, if I take the case of the United States, from 1957 to 1996, the proportion of people who said that they were very happy declined from 35% to 30%. But during that same period, the average income per person in the United States doubled. W: So, you mean that a steady increase in a country's prosperity does not mean an increase in its people's happiness. M: That's right. What does the woman do？ A．A teacher of economics. B．A professor of studying happiness. C．A consultant on economic affairs. D．A specialist in political science.

W: I know that, but I needed it immediately. I had a wedding reception to attend. When did the woman buy the dress？ A．Shortly after the New Year’s Day. B．In the spring. C．During the New Year's holidays. D．During a sale.

Wildlife campaigners have insisted that scientific evidence has proved that elephants in zoos don't breed well and suffer a wide range of health problems. On top of that, it's claimed they die at a younger age than those living in the wild or kept in parks. The government in Canberra is allowing these Asian elephants into Australia as part of a conservation program that it believes will help safeguard the species. The population of these magnificent animals has been reduced over the past century. It's estimated that fewer than 34,000 now remain across a dozen countries. What can we know about the elephants in zoos？ A．They generally breed well. B．They may not suffer health problems. C．They may die relatively young. D．They are cleverer than the wild elephants.

W: You'll never be able to get spare parts for it. It might be time to invest in a more recent model. Q: What can be inferred from the conversation about the washing machine？ (16) A．It should have lasted longer. B．The man should buy new parts for it. C．The man should consider buying a new one. D．It wasn't a good investment.

M: Yes. Good for him. W: I don't think it is a good idea for Mr. Smith. M: Why not？ W: Because he is old. In my country, when a person is 80, he is supposed to stay at home and be taken care of M: Really？ I think Mr. Smith can do whatever he wants as long as he knows how to do it well and he is sure be is safe. W: I agree with you there. (20) A．To join in the sport games B．To have a parachute jump C．To travel around the world D．To practicing diving

W: The mountain ma)' not be higher, but we're older. Q: What has changed since last year？ (14) A．The mountain's height. B．The woman's height. C．The view. D．Their ages.

News of John Paul's passing was delivered to tens-of-thousands of people who gathered in Saint Peter's Square to light candles and pray for the pope. As they heard the news, some in the crowd raised their hands to their faces in disbelief, while others began sobbing uncontrollably. For many, John Paul was the only pope they ever knew. John Paul's death marks the end of a reign that revolutionized the papacy. He traveled to more than 120 countries t6 minister to his widespread {lock of more than one-billion people. He built bridges to other faiths and confessions, and he spoke out forcefully in favor of the world's poor and oppressed. How long had Pope John Paul been leading the Roman Catholic Church？ A．For more than 84 years. B．For more than 26 years. C．For more than 60 years. D．For more than 30 years.

Sharks do not have bones, and a shark has an extremely good sense of smell. It can find. small amounts of substances in the water, such as blood, body liquids and chemicals produced by animals. Sharks also sense electrical and magnetic power linked to nerves and muscles of living animals. These powerful senses help them find their fond. Some sharks will eat just about anything. Many unusual things have been found in the stomachs of some large sharks. They include shoes, dogs, a cow's foot and metal protective clothing. About forty percent of the different kinds of sharks lay eggs. The others give birth to live young. Some sharks carry their young inside their bodies like humans do. Scientists are beginning to understand the importance of sharks to humans. Medical researchers want to learn more about the shark's body defense system against disease. They know that sharks recover quickly from injuries. Sharks appear never to suffer infections, cancer or heart diseases. What is this passage mainly about？ A．The necessity of protecting sharks. B．The living environment of sharks. C．The dangers of sharks to human beings. D．An introduction to sharks.

M: Yes.I suppose that's right. W: When was your worst accident？ M: I'd say last year.It was during the British Grand Prix last September.In the middle of the race I smashed into a wall.The car was completely mined and my left leg was broken.Luckily,nobody was,killed. W: Is that the only time you've been...er...close to death？ M: No.Once,during the Mexican Grand Prix,two cars in front of file had a bad accident.One of them ran into the other.I sheered off to avoid them and hit a fence.My car was badly damaged but luckily I wasn't even hurt. W: You must enjoy danger.I mean,you wouldn't be a racing-driver if you didn't,would you？ M: I don't know about that.I had a very frightening experience quite recently.I was frightened to death! I thought I was going to be killed at any moment. W: Really？When was that？During your last race？ M: No.It was on my way to this studio.I had to drive through London streets during the lunch hour. There were so many cars all around me and they are so close each other. Why does the woman say the man has led a dangerous life？ A．He often goes on exploring expeditions. B．He is a racing driver for many years. C．He likes to join in extreme sports. D．He often drives fast during the night.

M: I hope not. I would prefer to have a promotion and less working hours. Q: What does the man want？ (14) A．More working hours. B．A better position. C．More days off. D．A long vacation.

The hi-tech foreign trade from January to April posted a year-on-year rise of 26.8 percent. The hi-tech exports went up faster than the imports by 12 percent. The hi-tech trade surplus totaled more than US $ 3.9 billion for the first 4 months. The hi-tech exports accounted for 27.8 percent of the total exports for the first 4 months. USS 35.38 billion, or 58.5 percent of hi-tech exports, came from integrated circuit, color TV, mobile phones, and automatic data processing equipment. They have won larger orders at higher prices. China's hi-tech trade surplus has lasted for______ so far. A．4 months B．7 months C．4 years D．7 years

WB Yes, but... registration's already begun？ It's only January! When does the league begin？ MB The league doesn't start until May, but... yes, we always do registration this early. And let me tell you, with all the kids that sign up, and all the games that need to be scheduled, we need to do this early, so we can focus on getting kids ready to play once the league begins. WB Wow, I don't remember it being this early last year. Yes, of course... I'll drop by and register the kids this week. Is it going to cost the same as last year, or has it gone up？ Why has the man contacted the woman？ A．To schedule an appointment B．To invite her children to an event C．To inform. her of a change in policy D．To remind her of an important deadline

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What lead to the resistance to treatment of the parasite？ A．The use of antibiotics. B．People's negligence. C．The wrong way of using drugs. D．The treatment with antibiotics and quinine drugs.

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M: I know. And he has been doing nothing else ever since. What is the man's occupation now？ A．He's a secretary. B．He's a novelist. C．He's a newspaperman.

听力原文： Recently a five-year study was conducted by the Center for Childhood Development in Los Angeles, California regarding the way babies react to different types of people. The findings of the study suggest that infant children seem to be more comfortable around other babies than they are with strange adults. The result confirm the ideas of Dr. Richard Perelman, a well-know pediatrician, who has written many books about raising children. Dr. Richard Perelman supports the findings of the study and adds that it is a sounder idea to keep children with other children, as in a day care center, than it is to have children cared for by a baby-sitter. According to the results of the study, infants benefit from being in the company of other babies on a daily basis. Whereas some babies seem to show fear of strange adults. They are likely to reach out to try to touch an unfamiliar baby. The study even suggests that children as young as one year old can form. friendships According to the study, what is the way the babies react to different people？ A．They seem to be more comfortable around other babies than with strange adults. B．They seem to be more nervous around other babies than with strange adults. C．They seem to be as comfortable around other babies as with strange adults. D．They have no special interest.

Delegation chief Jean-David Levitte of France poke to reporters after talks with the president Friday in Kinshasa. He said Mr. Kabila impressed the 12-member U. N. team with his statements and his answers to their questions. Ambassador Levitte also said Mr. Kabila's decision Thursday to end a ban on political parties will help set up a national dialogue between Congolese political forces as called for in the Lusaka peace accords. Mr. Kabila became head of state in January, following the assassination of his father, then-President Laurent Kabila. Following the Kinshasa talks, the U. N. delegation left for Luanda for talks with Angolan President Jose Edu-ardo Dos Santos, who has given military backing to the Congolese government. Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi back the Congolese rebels while Namibia and Zimbabwe have joined Angola in supporting the Kinshasa government. On Thursday, the U. N. delegation was in South Africa for talks on the wars in Congo and Burundi. Who has taken steps to resolve the conflict？ A．U.N. Secretary Council Envoys. B．President Joseph Kabila. C．Jean-David Levitte. D．President Jose Eduardo Dos Santo.

M: I don't think so, but returning back home was really hard. W: Why？ M: Well, for many students, returning back to their home countries can be a very confusing experience. W: Re-entry Shock! That sounds quite interesting. Can you explain it？ M: For example, many students who come to the United States experience freedoms they have never enjoyed in their country. W: Sure, such as freedom from family, freedom from cultural norms they didn't like and freedom from the pressures of working in a real job. M: However, too much freedom and unstructured life can lead to other problems. Students sometimes skip classes, stay out late, and engage in activities that their families and cultures might not approve of, but students want to enjoy "freedom" while it lasts. W: So when students return back to their countries, they can struggle with fitting back into the cultural norms and family expectations of the past. M: Yes. Naturally, depression is possible and a loss of self can result. W: Then what can students do to minimize this Re-entry Shock？ M: First of all, keep in contact with your family and friends while you are abroad. They will be your first source of advice and support once you return. W: What else？ M: Second, have a clear plan what you will do when you return. Start looking for a job now or apply to enter a school months before you return. Re-entry Shock can be greatest when you have nothing to do when you return. (23) A．How to go abroad for study. B．How to enjoy the freedom abroad. C．How to look for a job after returning back from abroad. D．Re-entry Shock and how to reduce it.

W: It is the off-season of renting. Have you posted an advertisement in the local newspaper？ Q: What does the woman suggest the man do？ (13) A．Lower the rent of his apartment. B．Put an advertisement in a newspaper. C．Rent his apartment to the local newspaper. D．Find a potential renter during the in-season.