Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Part:A
1:A. How did your job interview go?
B. I don't think I came across as well as I could have.
Q. What does the man mean?
2:A. Care for may of these cookies? My roommate made them.
B. Don't mind if I do.
Q. What will the man probably do?
3:A. Oh my, you still don't look too good. Didn't you take the pain reliever I gave you'?
B. Yeah, an hour ago. Guess I've got a headache that just won't quit
Q. What does the man mean?
4:A. Owe. You must be sad, what with your best friend taking a job m Texas. It's so far away.
B. Yeah, I'm really going to miss her. But at least I have a good reason to visit a new part of
the country now.
Q. What does the woman imply?
5:A. My fingers are sticky from that candy bar. Do you mind if I use the restroom to wash up
before we leave?
B. Sure, I'll be over at the bus stop.
Q. What will the speakers probably do next?
6:A. This strap on my briefcase is broken. Do you think you could replace it sir, by next
Tuesday?
B. Let's see, oh sure that won't be a problem. It won't even take that long
Q. What does the man mean?
7:A. Sir, my adviser wants me to take the creative writing class that meets on Wednesday,
instead of the Monday class because the instructor in the class is supposed to be great. But
that' d mean I'd have to spend the whole day on campus every Wednesday.
B. Well, but especially in creative writing the instructor can make a big difference in how much
you get out of the class
Q. What does the woman imply the man should do?
8:A. Have you finalized your plans for spring break yet?
B. Well, I could visit some friends in Florida, or go to my roommate's home. It's a tough
choice.
Q. What does the man mean?
9:A. This is such a great time to buy winter clothes. So many stores are having sales now and
the price reductions are pretty substantial.
B. Yeah, It's just what I've been waiting for. There are so many things I need.
Q. What does the man imply?
10:A. Where have you been? I was just about to give up on you.
B. Sorry, my bus was delayed. But I'm glad you were patient, It would have been hard for us to
find another time to meet this week.
Q. What does the woman mean?
11:A. It's so cold and windy. This would be a good afternoon for a chess match.
B. Yeah. I’d love to, the trouble is I'm afraid I never figured out file rules.
Q What can be inferred about the woman?
12:A. Say remember that proposal for an international festival next spring? Do you think
there's any chance it'll ever get off the ground?
B. I don t thing it's a question of whether it'll happen. It's just a matter of where it'll be
held.
Q: What does the woman imply about the international festival?
13:A. The bookstore on Center Street is having a sale, They're advertising discounts of up to
70% on a lot of their books.
B. Yeah. I was there when they opened this morning. It was so packed I didn't even go inside
Q. What does file man mean?
14:A. Can you drive me to the Anderson's party Friday night?
B. It depends on if I get my car back from the shop.
Q. What does the woman imply?
15:A. I've been washing my clothes in the same Laundromat you use, the one near the dorms.But I
can't stand it that their prices keep going up, I think I might start going to that one over on
2nd Ave.
B. Well the one on 2nd might be cheaper. But for me the convenience of having a Laundromat so
close to where I live is worth the extra dollar to.
Q. What does the woman mean?
16:A. I can't believe I can't get a plane ticket for the December holidays. I mean, it's only
October.
B. Well, you know I wouldn't worry about it too much~ People cancel their reservations all the
time.
Q. What does the woman imply the man should do?
17:A. A bunch of us are going out for pizza.
B. Count me out, but have a good time.
Q. What does the man mean?
18:A. Excuse me, I heard that there were a couple of jobs available in the library. So I'd like
to apply for one of them. Can I fill out the application form at home and bring it bake next
week?
B. Sure, but you should know that we're about to start looking at the applications, and we hope
to make some job offers in a few days.
Q. What does the woman imply?
19:A. I started reading that book you loaned me, but I’m having a tough time keeping up with
the main characters. It's hard to remember them all
B. Yeah, I know. The first part isn't easy. All I can say is stick with it. Once you get halfway
through you won't want to put it down.
Q. What does the woman imply?
20:A. I’m afraid this is the only room in the hotel we have free at this time Sir, We weren't
expecting you.
B. Oh, dear. I guess I'll take what I can get. Next mime I'll be sure to call in advance and
make a reservation.
Q. What can be inferred about the man?
21:A.I heard you were thinking of applying for a job as a camp counselor
B. Yeah, Do you know if they need anyone at that place where you worked last summer?
Q. What does the woman ask the man?
22:A. Hey, is Susan on fie debate team? She's wearing a purple shirt today, doesn't everyone on
the team wear a purple shin on days when you're having a debate?
B. I guess, But other people some times wear purple colored shirts too you know.
Q. What does the man mean?
23:A. I've been trying to reach you for days, but your line's always busy
B. You're lucky. You got me before my roommate came home
Q. What can be inferred about the woman's roommate?
24:A. It's not fun being around Debbie and Mike these days. All they do is quarrel.
B. I've noticed it too. I wish they would keep their squabbles to themselves.
Q. What does the woman want Debbie and Mike to do?
25:A, Dr. Jones, I was wondering if you would consider giving me an extension on my paper. I
just got back on campus yesterday from hospital.
B. Well, under the circumstances I can't see how I can deny your request.
Q. What does Dr Jones say he will do?
26:A. I know it's only A piece of clothing, but something about wearing a white lab coat makes
me feel really, well, professional.
B. Yeah, but I think the department should be paying for them, not us.
Q. What does the man say about lab coats?
27:A. I think I need a new tire. I had to put air in it twice this week.
B. That happened to me once. It was just a nail, and they were able to repair it.
Q. What does the woman mean?
28:A. Say Mary, I've got to fly home for winter break early. I'm actually leaving tomorrow. Do
you think you could take notes for me in our American History class on Thursday?
B. Oh, Jim. I'm leaving tomorrow too.
Q. What does the woman imply?
29:A. This dormitory is too boring for me .I wonder if can move to Richardson?
B. Are you sure you want to do that? Even you need some sleep.
Q. What does the man imply?
30:A. I'm going to see the sculpture exhibition at the University Museum next Monday.
B. Oh, You mean they've decided to hold it over?
Q. What had the man assumed about the exhibition?
Part:B
Questions 31-35: Listen to a conversation between a geology professor and ~ student.
They are discussing a reading assignment about the ocean floor.
A: Dr. Smith. I need to ask you about something in Chapter 12. Well it talks about erosion and
the deposit of sediment on the deep sea floor, but I'm confused, ‘cause, well, for that to
happen there would have to be some kind of force down there moving the mud or sand or whatever,
right. But I thought there weren't any waves or currents that deep in the ocean.
B: That's not exactly correct. It's true that deep down on the ocean floor we won't have the
same kinds of currents we find in shallower parts. But we do find what we call turbidity
currents. This wasn’t in the book but the term came up in class. Do you remember what itmeans?
A: Umh, turbidity currents? Oh, yeah! Isn't that when sediment like sand or mud gets stirred up
and mixes with water And then this mixer kind of flows through the water around it, right?
B: Good!
A: Umh, but I thought that only happened in rivers.
B: Well, yes. This does occur in rivers, but we see turbidity currents deep in the ocean as
well.
A: But how do they get started there?
B: Earthquakes mostly, when an earthquake occurs under water, it throws up tremendous amounts of
mud or sand that becomes suspended in a layer of water near the bottom of the ocean. This layer
is so much denser and heavier than other ocean water that if flows right down the slopes o f the
ocean floor and gains more and more speed as it moves along. Then it's just like the winds
blowing across the desert picking up sand from one place and moving it along and finally
dropping it somewhere else.
31:What is the main topic of the discussion?
32:What does the professor ask the student to explain?
33:How is a turbidity current different from the water around it?
34:According to the professor, how do earthquakes cause turbidity currents?
35:Why does the professor mention desert winds?
Part:C
Question 40-42: Listen to a part o f a talk in a business class.
In the 18th century French economists protested the excessive regulation of business by the
government. Their motto was laisser faire. Laisser faire means let the people do as they choose.
In the economic sense, this meant that while the government should be responsible for things
like maintaining peace and protecting property fights, it should not interfere with private
business. It shouldn't create regulations that might hinder business growth, nor should it be
responsible for providing subsidies to help. In other words, governments should take a hand off
approach to business. For a while in the United States, laisser faire was a popular doctrine.
But things quickly changed. After the Civil War, politicians rarely opposed the government’s
generous support of business owners. They were only too glad to support government land grants
and loans to railroad owners for example. Their regulations kept tariffs high and that helped
protect American industrialists against foreign competition. Ironically in the late 19th
century, a lot of people believed that the laisser faire policy was responsible for the
countries industrial growth. It was generally assumed that because business owners did not have
a lot of external restrictions placed on them by the government, they could pursue their own
interests, and this was what made them so successful. But in fact, many of these individuals
would not have been able to meet their objectives if not for government support.
40:What is the talk mainly about?
41:Who first used the motto laisser faire?
42:What is the principle idea of the laisser faire policy?