Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A）, B）, C）and D）. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
M: 8 So what time do you think we should have the party on Saturday?
W: 8 How about inviting people to come at 6 pm? Then we’ll have the afternoon to prepare food and drink, and stuff like that.
M:Yes. I was thinking that around six would be good too. What food should we provide?
W:Well, I had thought about baking a cake and some biscuits, and now I think we should prepare some sandwiches and snacks, and some other kinds of food, so that people can just help themselves, rather than getting everyone to sit down at the table to eat a meal. I think that’s a bit too formal. 9 It’s better to let people walk around and talk to each other, or sit where they like.
M:Yes, that sounds good. I’ll go to the supermarket to get some drinks. I think I might try that big, new supermarket on the other side of town, and see what they have. I’ve not been there before. I think we should get some beer and wine, and some fruit juice and other soft drinks. What do you think?
W:Sounds great! I think those drinks will be enough. 10 And I heard that the new supermarket offers some big discounts to attract customers, so going there should be a great idea. What should we do about music?
M: 11 Maybe we should ask Paul to bring his computer and speakers so that we can play some music. He has a great collection of different stuff.
W:Yes, alright.
男： 8 你认为我们周六应该什么时候开派对？
女： 8 不如邀请大家下午6点来，这样我们可以在下午准备食物、饮料之类的东西？
男：好。我在想六点左右也不错。我们应该提供什么食物？
女：我本来想烤一个蛋糕和一些饼干，现在我想我们应该准备一些三明治、点心和其他种类的食物，这样人们就可以自便了，而不是让大家坐在桌子旁吃饭。 9 我觉得这有点太正式了。最好让人们四处走动，互相交谈，或者坐在他们喜欢的地方。
男：是的，听起来不错。我要去超市买些饮料。我想我可以去镇上另一边新开的大超市，看看他们有什么。我以前没去过那家超市。我想我们应该买些啤酒、葡萄酒、果汁和其他软饮料。你怎么看？
女：听起来不错。我想这些饮料就够了。 10 我听说新超市提供大折扣来吸引顾客，所以去那里应该是个好主意。音乐应该怎么办？
男： 11 也许我们还应该让保罗带上他的电脑和扬声器，这样我们可以放些音乐。他有很棒的音乐合集。
女：对。好的。
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
- 单选题
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What are the speakers mainly talking about?
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A surprise party for Paul’s birthday.
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Travel plans for the coming weekend.
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Preparations for Saturday’s get-together.
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The new market on the other side of town.
8. 对话者主要在谈论什么？
A) 为保罗的生日准备的惊喜派对。
B) 针对即将到来的周末的旅行计划。
C) 针对星期六聚会的准备工作。
D) 小镇另一边的新市场。
- 单选题
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Why does the woman say it is a good idea to serve foods that guests can help themselves to?
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It makes the hostess’s job a whole lot easier.
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It enables guests to walk ground and chat freely.
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It saves considerable time and labor.
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It requires fewer tables and chairs.
9. 为什么女士说为客人提供可以自助的食物是个好主意？
A) 它使女主人的工作轻松很多。
B) 它能让客人自由地走动和聊天。
C) 它节省了大量的时间和劳动。
D) 它需要的桌椅比较少。
- 单选题
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What does the woman say about the new supermarket?
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It offers some big discounts.
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It is quite close to her house.
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It is more spacious and less crowded.
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It sells local wines and soft drinks.
10. 关于那家新超市，女士说了什么？
A) 它提供一些大的折扣。
B) 它离她的家很近。
C) 它更宽敞，没有那么拥挤。
D) 它出售本地葡萄酒和软饮料。
- 问卷
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What does the man suggest they ask Paul to do?
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Cook a dish for the party.
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Arrive 10 minutes earlier.
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Prepare a few opening remarks.
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Bring his computer and speakers.
11. 男士建议他们让保罗做什么？
A) 为派对做一道菜。
B) 提前10分钟到达。
C) 准备一些开场白。
D) 带上他的电脑和扬声器。
W:I'm thinking of buying a car. I wouldn’t need to use it every day, 12 but I think it would be very convenient to have one for the weekends.
M:That’s exciting! Would this be your first car?
W:No. I actually owned a car for a little while when I lived in Miami. You see, in America, many cities don’t have good public transport. So most people need their own car to get around.
M:I see. So have you got your mind set on a specific model?
W:No, not really. 13 I’ve heard that German cars are very reliable, but I haven’t decided on a specific model yet. I’d also like it to be small so that it’s easy to drive in the city.
M:I have a friend who sells second-hand cars. In fact, I think his family owns the business. He’s a really nice guy and he knows a lot about cars. 14 I could give you his phone number if you want, and you could call him and ask him questions.
W:Hmm. That’s nice of you, but I don’t want to feel obliged to buy one of his cars.
M:Oh, no. He’s not like that. 15 He’s a good friend of mine and he would never try to pressure you or cheat you.
W: 15 Well, if you trust him, then I guess it should be okay. To be honest, I could use some help in deciding what type of vehicle would best suit my needs. Speaking to an expert would be a good idea.
M:Exactly. You have nothing to worry about. He’s a lovely guy and he’ll be happy to help.
女：我在考虑买辆车。我不需要每天都用， 12 但我想周末时有辆车会很方便。
男：这真令人兴奋。这是你的第一辆车吗？
女：不是。其实我在迈阿密住的时候有一段时间有辆车。你看，美国许多城市没有良好的公共交通。所以大多数人都需要有辆自已的车。
男：我明白了。那你对具体车型有什么想法吗？
女：没有。 13 我听说德国车很可靠，但我还没有决定具体的车型。我希望买辆小一点的车，以便在城里开车方便。
男：我有个朋友卖二手车。事实上，我认为那家二手车店是他家开的。他人很好，而且很了解汽车。 14 如果你愿意，我可以给你他的电话号码，你可以打电话问问他。
女：嗯，你真好，但我不想被迫买他的车。
男：哦，不，他不是那样的人。 15 他是我的好朋友，他从不给你压力，也不会骗你。
女： 15 好吧，如果你相信他，我想应该没问题。老实说，我需要一些帮助来决定哪种车型最适合我的需要。与专家交谈是个好主意。
男：没错。你没什么好担心的。他为人很友好，很乐意帮忙。
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
- 单选题
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Why does the woman want to have a car?
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For commuting to work.
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For long-distance travel.
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For getting around in Miami.
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For convenience at weekends.
12. 为什么女士想要一辆车？
A) 为了通勤上班。
B) 为了长途旅行。
C) 为了在迈阿密到处转悠。
D) 为了周末使用方便。
- 单选题
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What does the woman say about German cars?
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They are reliable.
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They are compact.
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They are spacious.
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They are easy to drive.
13. 女士怎么评价德国车？
A) 它们的性能很可靠。
B) 它们的车型很小巧。
C) 它们的空间很宽敞。
D) 它们很容易驾驶。
- 单选题
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What does the man recommend the woman do?
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Buy a second-hand car.
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Trust her own judgment.
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Seek advice from his friend.
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Look around before deciding.
14. 男士建议女士做什么？
A) 买一辆二手车。
B) 相信她自己的判断。
C) 向他的朋友征求意见。
D) 在下决定之前先到处看看。
- 单选题
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What do we learn about the man’s friend from the conversation?
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He sells new cars.
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He can be trusted.
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He is starting a business.
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He is a successful car dealer.
15. 关于男士的朋友，我们从对话中了解到什么？
A) 他出售新车。
B) 他是可以信任的。
C) 他正在创业。
D) 他是一名成功的汽车经销商。
