空中英語(yǔ)教室聽(tīng)力2

　　Listening Section

　　I. Pictures Listen to the questions. Then choose the best 看圖辨義 – 26% 每題6.5分

　　answer according to each picture. A.

　　For questions number 1 and 2, please look at picture A. (C) 1. What does this picture show?

　　A. AB. A novel dedicated to a young man. curator giving a serious lecture. C. A musician performing for friends.

　　D. A firm abolitionist at a conference. (B) 2. What is the girl probably saying?

　　A. Will the slaves soon be released? B. Are there any lyrics for this tune? C. What caused the civil war to end? D. Can we explore the archive now? B.

　　For questions number 3 and 4, please look at picture B. (D) 3. What are these people doing?

　　A. They’re passing the time at home.B. They’re making a proclamation. C. They’re looking at some debaters.

　　D. They’re admiring a precious urn. (C) 4. What is the man probably telling the woman?

　　A. It’s a bad assumption about economics.B. It’s quite easy to keep this cabin clean. C. It’s an artifact of an early civilization

　　D. It’s best to hire a medical professional.. II. Best Response Choose the best response to each question or 最佳回應(yīng)句 – 32% 每題8分 statement.

　　(B) 5. last week. I hardly recognized Peter when I saw him

　　A. Well, he forgot to shop for food.

　　B. Oh? Does he look different now? C. That’s why his legs and feet hurt.

　　D. Really? Did he get a good price?

　　(B) 6. cabin. Daniel and I recently purchased a small

　　A. Can you play it yet?

　　B. Is C. How fast does it go? it near a big lake?

　　D. Does it sound nice? (D) 7. A. Yes, it needs a few repairs. Is this a photo of your sister’s spouse?

　　B. Yes, it’s quite comfortable.C. No, she doesn’t have a job.

　　D. No, she isn’t even married. (C) 8. flight? How did you pass the time during that long

　　A. I insisted on a window seat.

　　B. I bought my ticket in advance. C. I read an interesting novel.

　　D. I arrived during the morning. III. Short Conversations Listen to the conversations. Then answer the 簡(jiǎn)短會(huì)話 – 24% 每題8分questions.

　　(A) 9. M:

　　W: M: W: How do you like your new job at the bank? It’s been very stressful so far. supervisor is always watching me and Well, theWhy?

　　re’s just so much to learn. My

　　M: expects me to do everything perfectly! Oh, I see. Q: A. She’s under a lot of pressure. Why is the woman unhappy with her job? B. She wasn’t offered a promotion. C. Her salary isn’t h

　　D. Her boss has been ignoring her.

　　igh enough. (D) 10. M:

　　W: Hi. Susan. How was your basketball game? M: W: OK.

　　Yes. Coach Andrews substituted me for

　　Did you get to play?

　　M: Mary during the second half.

　　W: No, I didGreat. Did you score any points? n’t. Q: A. Susan argued with the officials. What happened during the game? B. Susan won the game for her team. C. Susan hurt herself several times. D. Susa

　　n took someone else’s place.

　　(A) 11. W:

　　M: Why do you want to turn on the TV? The president is going to make a

　　W: proclamation. M: About what?

　　W: be a public holiday.

　　The first day of March. From now on, it will

　　M: Oh. In memory of our country’s founder?

　　W: That’s right.OK, then. Let’s

　　watch. Q: A. An important public announcement. What are these people mainly discussing? B. Big problems for the government. C. Broadcasts of popular sports events. IV. Short Talk

　　D. The election of a national leader.

　　Listen to the passage. Then choose the best answer 短文 – 18% 每題6分

　　for each question.

　　When he was young, he was totally Peter has been an amateur magician for years. magic. watched His idols were famous magicians, wrapped up inso learned began magic them on from TV whenever he could. He also he shows, to perform for books his friends. and videos. They Then he parties doing more and more shows. He’s also made a big and so they other asked events. him Recently, to performPeter at loved has birthday his been decision to quit his job at a post office and become a professionalstressful magician. He knows loves magic, so he thinks it will be a great career. for him to earn a living in this way. But he that it may be

　　(C) 12. What did Peter have when he was young?

　　A. A wonderful pet. B. A room of his own.

　　C. A special hobby. D. An interest in math.

　　(B) 13. How did Peter entertain his friends when he

　　was young?

　　A. He played popular tunes. B. He did interesting tricks. C. He told the funniest jokes.

　　D. He taught them to dance.

　　(A) 14. What did Peter probably do in the job he just

　　quit? A. He handled mail.

　　C. He designed cars. B. He sold insurance. D. He flew planes.

　　Reading Section

　　I. Passage Completion Read the passage and fill in each blank with the 文意選填 – 30% 每題3分 correct word or phrase.

　　Lincoln, Two hundred years ago today, Abraham born. As one America’s of America’16th s president, greatest presidents, he guided was the Born in a Abraham Lincoln went to school for less than one year, but he loved government to read and himself. Law and him, and he became a

　　with many Americans, and that led to his election as president in 1860. began. During He worked his presidency,

　　very hard Amerito ca’s keep Civil the U.S. War on April 14, 1865, thus freeing millions struck. of Abraham slaves.

　　Abraham Lincoln is remembered as a strong that anything is possible for those who work hard.

　　(A) educated (D) ended (B) following (G) painful (J) (E) cabin (H) led (C) skilled (F) (I ) tragedy nation

　　popular II. Reading Comprehension Read the paragraphs. Then answer the questions.閱讀理解 –24% 每題6分

　　Orleans, a vibrant city on the Mississippi river. Early Jazz was first played over a century ago in New in the 20thon big steam-powered boats that carried passengers century, many jazz artists also performed between Mississippi. New Orleans and other cities along Orleans to the rest of the U.S. The lively kind of jazz This helped jazz spread from New the that was played on these boats came to be known as “riverboat jazz.”jazz Since those

　　days, America. has spread riverboat jazz today is at the Riverboat Jazz Festival In fact, far one beyond the popularity of the New best Orleans of riverboat places or to even hear in Denmark. This small country in northern Europe is mainly known for its lovely cities and countryside, its royal castles and palaces, and its thriving art scene. But riverboat jazz lovers. They descend on the small city every June, it also draws 40,000 to 45,000 of Silkeborg, where jazz is performed for four days. About performances 65 jazz bands and solo jazz artists give restaurants, caféon outdoor stages as well as in the festival, visitors can also enjoy jazz on boats that s, pubs and even churches. During go performanup and down the nearby riverboat jazz. Many other jazz styles are performed ces during the festival Gudena aren’t river. limited The to as well.

　　(B) 11. According to the writer, what did people use

　　the Mississippi river for a century ago? A. Waste management. B. Public transportation. C. Several types of sports. D. A source of fresh water.

　　(D) 12. What does the writer describe in this

　　passage?

　　A. A theme park. B. A local debate. C. A brief holiday.

　　D. A yearly event.

　　(A) 13. According to this passage, what can you see

　　in Denmark?

　　A. The homes of kings and queens. B. A famous, religious landmark. C. Lovely, snow-covered mountains.

　　D. National houses of parliament.

　　(C) 14. According to the author, why do many people

　　come to Silkeborg? A. To relax beside the ocean.

　　B. To try some unusual food. C. To see and hear musicians. D. To arrange business deals.