大学三级英语真题及答案

大学三级英语真题及答案

CET-6 Test 3 Paper One

Part I Listening ComprehensionSection A

Directions: In this section you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a 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 mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

1.A. airplaneB. subwayC. busD. car

2.A. indifferentB. happyC. worriedD. indignant

3. A. because it is customaryB. because he had extra money.C. because the lady lost her money by mistake.D. because the musician took a shower.

4.A. to sell her watchB. to have her watch checkedC. to buy a new watchD. to find her watch

5.A. one monthB. two monthsC. three monthsD. four months

6.A. at a weddingB. on a honeymoonC. in FloridaD. at an airport

7.A. completed her workB. corrected on of the essaysC. taught the last classD. made signs for Dr. Borden

8.A. that they step outside the roomB. that they work on calculus another time.C. that the proof should be written on one page.D. that the proof will be easier to do in stages.

9.A. she doesn't need an umbrella.B. she left her umbrella in the car.C. she can hold her umbrella over the man's head.D. she's the only one who

doesn't have an umbrella.

10. A. his friends are very tall.B. his luck has been bad.C. he's looking for a new job.D. he has everything he needs.

Section B

Direction: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer. Then mark the corresponding later on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

Passage OneQuestions 11-13 are based on the passage you have just heard:

11.A. to introduce a new professorB. to describe the contents of a paperC. to explain changes in the scheduleD. to review material that will be on a test

12.A. at the beginningB. in the middleC. one week before the endD. at the end

13.A. a regular class will be givenB. an optional review class will be givenC. an exam will be givenD. class will be canceled

Passage TwoQuestions 14-17 are based on the passage you have just heard:

14. A. a New York executiveB. a computer specialistC. a television announcerD. a teacher

15.A. to demonstrate the latest use of computer graphicsB. to raise funds for public television programmingC. to explain the workings of the brainD. to increase membership in professional medical societies

16.A. because there will be a squeal after October 10B. because it is meant for nonscientistsC. because a review will be printed before October 10D. because it is simple enough for children

Passage ThreeQuestions 18-20 are based on the passage you have just heard:

17.A. energy conservationB. a new kind of transportationC. strip citiesD. advantages of air transportation over rail roads

18.A. on short tripsB. on long tripsC. when flying over citiesD. when flying at high altitude

19.A. it uses nuclear energyB. it rests on a cushion of professional airC. it flies over magnetically activated tracksD. it uses a device similar to a

jet engine

20.A. it is more comfortable than a conventional trainB. it doesn't

require much track maintenance.C. it doesn't remain in any station very long.D. it carries more passengers than a conventional train.

Section C Compound Dictation

Directions: In this section you will hear a passage three times. During

the first reading, you should listen carefully for a general idea of the whole passage. Then listen to the passage again. When the second part of the passage is being read, you should fill in the missing word during the pause at each blank. Finally, When the passage is read the third time you can check what you have written.The roundhouse, 21). and where I was now to sleep and serve,

stood some six feet above the decks, and considering the size of the brig, was of good dimensions. inside were a 22). and two berths, one for the captain and the other for the two mates, turn and turn about. it 23). so as to stow away

the officers' belongings and a part of the ship's stores; there was a second storeroom underneath, which you entered by a hatchway 24). indeed, all the

best of the meat and drink and the whole of 25). were collected in this place; and all the firearms, except the two pieces of brass ordnance, were 26). in

the aftermost wall of the roundhouse. the most of the cutlasses were 27)..A small window with a shutter on each side, and 28)., gave it light by day; and after dark there was a lamp always burning. it was burning when I entered, 29)., but enough to show Mr. Shuan sitting at the table, with the brandy

bottle and a tin pannikin in front of him. he was a tall man, 30).; and he started before him on the table like one stupid.

Part II Reading Comprehension Directions: There are 4 reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should

decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer

Sheet with a single through the canter.

Questions 31-35 are based on the following passage.

Corporations as a group offer a variety of jobs. Most large companies send people to colleges to interview graduating students with the required academic training. A large university may have more than 500 companies a year knocking on its doors. Big firms are your best place for a job because their normal growth, employee retirements, and turnover (缺补工人数）create thousands of

jobs nationwide each year. Corporations, however, illustrate the rule that the biggest isn't always the best. Many small firms with just a few hundred

employees have positions that may correspond with your profession goal, too. Such firms may not have the time, money, or need to send people around to your college; you'll probably have to contact them yourself either directly or through an employment agency. Don't ignore these little companies. Their salaries are usually competitive and the chances for advancement and

recognition even stronger than those of a big firm. You could become a big

fish in a small pond, reaching a high level position more quickly than you had climbed the more competitive ladder of a corporate giant. For example, a small company may need a bright engineering accounting（会计学）or management graduate who would report directly to the senior vice-president of engineering, the company controller, or the general manager. In larger firms it may take years to reach that level and accumulate similar in-depth experience. In addition responsibilities may come faster in a small firm with less specialization and fewer lower-level employees to receive delegated (授与的）authority.

31. The purpose of the passage is _______.A. to define corporations and firmsB. to show the relation between firms and collegesC. to criticize large firmsD. to give a description of corporations for college students

32. Which of the following is NOT TRUE for large corporation? _____A. they send people to colleges to give interview.B. they can offer many job opportunities.C. they only employ college students.D. their sizes normally grow.

33. The word "Their" (Line 6, Para. 2) refer to _____.A. corporationsB. graduating studentsC. small firmsD. employers

34. Which of the following is TRUE of small firms?A. it may be unnecessary for them to send people to college.B. their employees maybe promoted more quickly.C. they will not offer positions which you demand.D. they are

unwillingly to send people to college.

35. With whom is the passage most probably concerned?A. students.B. employers.C. employees.D. engineers

Questions 36-40 are based on the following passage.

Here in the United States, before agriculture activities destroyed the natural balance, there were great migrations of Rocky Mountain locusts (蝗虫）(Melanoplus spretus). Great migrating hordes of these insects once darkened

the skies on the plains east of the Rockies where crops were often destroyed;

the worst years were those from to . One of these migration swarms was estimated to contain 124 billion locusts. During another migration in Nebraska it was estimated that the swarm of locusts averaged half a mile high and was 100 miles wide and 300 miles long. Usually, these swarms take off from the ground against the wind, but, once airborne, they turn and fly with it. Warm convection currents help to lift them, often to great height. During the great locust plagues the situation in Nebraska became so serious that the original state constitution had to be rewritten to take care of the economic problems. The new document was known as " The Grasshopper Constitution." It is now believed that these locusts were a migratory form or phase of the lesser migratory locust, which is still common there. In this respect, the North American migratory locusts resemble their African relatives. In both regions, the migratory forms arise as a result of crowding and climatic factors. Migratory forms are apparently natural adaptations which bring about dispersal when locust populations become too crowded.

Fortunately for our farmers, the migratory form -- the so-called spretus species -- no longer seems to occur regularly, although there was a serious outbreak as late as in Midwestern United States and Canada. Actually, there

is no reason why the destructive migratory form might not again appear if circumstance should become favorable.

36. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. the Kinds of LocustsB. the life style of LocustsC. Migratory Locusts in the United StatesD. the life Cycle of Locusts

37. According to the passage, the worst destruction by locusts in the plains area east of the Rockies occurred during the ______.A. eighteenth centuryB. early nineteenth centuryC. late nineteenth centuryD. twentieth century

38. It can be inferred from the passage that the state constitution of Nebraska was rewritten in order to ______.A. provide for a regular census of the locust populationB. make the constitution more understandable to the publicC. encourage farmers to leave the estateD. solve difficulties that resulted from loss of crops

39. According to the passage North American and African migratory locusts are similar in that ______.A. their destruction activities occur only in plain

areasB. they always travel toward mountainous regionsC. they are both mentioned [in state constitutionsD. climates affect their development

40. What does "horde" (line3, Para. 1) probably mean?A. tribeB. large groupC. horizonD. nestle

Questions 41-45 are based on the following passage.

Did you know that all human beings have a "comfort zone" regulating the distance they stand from someone when they talk? This distance varies in interesting ways among people of different cultures. Greeks, others of the Eastern Mediterranean, and many of those from South America normally stand quite close together when they talk, often moving their faces even closer as they warm up in a conversation. North Americans find this awkward and often back away a few inches. Studies have found that they tend to feel most comfortable at about 21 inches apart. In much of Asia and Africa, there is even more space between two speakers in conversation. This greater space subtly lends an air of dignity and respect. This matter of space is nearly always unconscious, but it is interesting to observe. The difference applies also to the closeness with which people sit together, the extent to which they lean over one another in conversation, how they move as they argue or make an emphatic point. In the United States, for example, people try to keep their bodies apart even in a crowded elevator; in Paris they take it as it comes! Although North Americans have a relatively wide "comfort zone" for talking, they communicate a great deal with their hands-not only with gesture but also with touch. They put a sympathetic hand on a person's shoulder to demonstrate warmth of feeling or an arm around him in sympathy; they nudge a man in the ribs to emphasize a funny story; they pat an arm in reassurance or stroke a child's head in affection; they readily take someone's arm to help him across a street or direct him along an unfamiliar route. To many people- especially those from Asia or the Moslem countries-such bodily contact is unwelcome, especially if inadvertently done with the left hand. ( The left hand carries no special significance in the US. Many Americans are simply left handed and use that hand more.)

41. The longer distance between two Asian speakers subtly show ______.A. hateB. loveC. respectD. insult

42. What is NOT TRUE about "comfort zone"?A. it means the distance two speakers stand from each other.B. it varies according to speakers from

different nations.C. it is not only used to show respect.D. it measures 21 inches.

43. In terms of bodily distance, North Americans ______.A. are similar to South AmericansB. stand farthest apartC. feel ill at ease when too closeD. move nearer during conversation

44. It can be inferred from the passage that in a crowded bus, a Frenchman will _______.A. behave the same as Asian peopleB. behave the same as South AmericansC. try his best to leaveD. make no particular effort to distance himself

45. When American tell a joke, they often _____.A. put people on the headB. give people a hugC. dig people in the ribsD. touch people on the arm

Questions 46-50 are based on the following passage.

Classic cars provoke strong feeling, and enthusiasts argue passionately

(热情地） over the virtues and drawbacks of the various models. Christ Thomas, managing director of the Jebsen Motor Group, freely admits that the restored cars he is selling are definitely an emotional purchase. Betraying some of

that emotion, he glanced fondly at the kaan-restore 356 model, saying:"I'm in love with that car; you mentally cradle it." Thomas is not alone in offering

his affections. There is a growing band of classic car owners nowadays. Tom Surrency, chairman of the classic Car Club, says," The variety is amazing. However, the most popular models are British MG sports cars, Italian Alfa Romeos, Porsches, and E-type Jaguars." Around a dozen garages are geared to

look after these cars. Surrency says it is fortunate in having particularly good panel beaters and specialists in carpet and upholstery work. The main problem is now the battle against rust. The combination of high humidity

levels and salt from the sea is a garage for storage. Having owned classic

cars over a period of some 15 years, I can confidently report that they offer

a significant alternative to mere transportation. Driving a classic car is the road pleasure.

46. What is NOT among the most popular models?A. E-type JaguarsB. Italian Alfa RomeosC. Jebsen MotorD. Porsches

47. The author's attitude towards the ownership of classic is _____.A. enthusiasticB. determinedC. disgustedD. biased

48. According to the passage, how should owners preserve their classic cars?A. they should protect the cars from sunshine.B. they should prevent the cars from being rusted by salted water.C. they should know how to drive the

cars safely.D. they should buy a garage first.

49. How can a man own a classic car?A. as long as he has enough money.B.

if he is an enthusiastic lover of classic cars.C. providing that he owns a garage for storing a classic cars.D. all of the above.

50. The main purpose of the writer of this passage is to ______.A. urge people to own classic cars as long as it is permitted.B. tell the reader how

to preserve classic cars.C. introduce the classifications of classic carsD. discuss who can own a classic car

Part III vocabulary and structure

Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. for each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer Sheet with s single line through the center.

51. The actor have to _____ before they appear in front of the strong

lights on television.A. make upB. cover upC. paint upD. do up

52. I'm in no ______ this evening to listen to his silly jokes.A. emotionB. moodC. tendencyD. sense

53. Each object in the universe, no matter how small, pulls on all other objects ______ degree.A. to ab. in someC. into a D. to some

54. How did it come ______ that you made a lot of mistakes in your homework?A. aboutB. afterC. withD. to

55. Sally can't have written to me, or ______ the letter by now.A. I'll getB. I'd getC. I'll have gotD. I'd have got

56. There is no doubt _____ he will come soon.A. thatB. ifC. whatD.

whether

57. I feel quite confident in ______ Mr. Jackson to you for the vacant

post of research assistant.A. submitting B. proclaimingC. recallingD. recommending

58. Ronny's steps died away, and there was a moment of _____ silence.A. abundantB. ampleC. absoluteD. adequate

59. Many of the earliest _____ into the United States established large plantations.A. exilesB. migrantsC. immigrantsD. emigrants

60. The football match was televised ______ from the Government stadium.A. alive B. liveC. lifeD. lively

61. He promised to put _______ a good word for me.A. outB. downC. forwardD. in

62. You won't be able to find a job _____ you start right now.A. lestB. so thatC. unlessD. that

63. The manager ______ one of the hotel servants of stealing the money.A. complainedB. chargedC. accusedD. scolded

64. You mustn't eat these apples _______ they are unripe.A. much asB. because ofC. even ifD. in case

65. Just by looking at the ______ on the wall, you will see that it is already June 29th.A. calendar B. scheduleC. diary D. chart

66. He did not want to ______ president that year.A. chooseB. electC. pick outD. run for

67. He longed for a good marriage, a secure job and a guaranteed income.

In short, he wanted ______.A. stability

B. insurance

C. boldness

D. safety

68. You may have to expend a further year ______ completing your book.A. atB. inC. forD. on

69. After a long and tiring journey, ______ they arrived in Guangzhou.A.

at leastB. at lastC. by the endD. in the end

70. Although _____ happened in the developed country sounds like science fiction, it could occur elsewhere in the world.A. whichB. whatC. howD. it

71. It was he in ______ we had the greatest faith.A. whoB. whoseC. whomD. that

72. Sam receives _____ prizes than his brother.A. lessB. leastC. fewerD. few

73. Being in no great hurry,______.A. we went the long route with sceneryB. the long, scenic route was our preferenceC. we took the long, scenic routeD.

our preference was taking the long, scenic route

74. None of the answers ______ right.A. wasB. isC. has beenD. are

75. He is ill, _____ I am only a little tired.A. whereasB. on the contraryC. andD. however

76. May you have good luck in everything that you ______ to do.A. reconcileB. precedeC. modulateD. endeavor

77. The scientist attributed his success _____ his research group.A. inB. toC. ofD. for

78. She is rich ,and _____ is more, very beautiful.A. whoB. thatC. whatD. which

79.That book looks like an advanced _____ text to me.A. economicsB. economistC. economicalD. economic

80. I claim that your argument was a _____ to make us forget the main point.A. diversionB. distortionC. dissipateD. discount

Paper two

Part I error correction

Direction: this part consist of a short passage. In this passage, there

are altogether 10 mistakes, one in each numbered line. You may have to add a word, cross out a word, or change a word. If you add a word, put an insertion mark (^) in the right place and write the missing word in the blank. If you cross out a word, put a slash (/) in the blank. If you change a word, cross it out and write the correct word in the corresponding blank.

When you are facing with a large audience, you may get 81.

nervous, you may forget what you want to say, you may stumbleover words, you may talk too long, and you may bore your audience. Later you think, "Thank goodness, it's over. I'm justno good in public speaking. I hope I never have

to do that 82.

again." Cheer up! It doesn't have to be that bad. Here is some 83.

simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. First of all, itis important to do your homework. Find out everything you can about your subject. And, at the same time, find out much as you 84.

can about your audience. Who are they? What do they knowabout your subject? Ask you the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion? 85.

Why are you speaking? Are you introducing another speaker?Giving a lecture? Or convince someone? There are many possible 86.

speaking roles, and each one has its own special characteristics.Make sure you know by which category you fit. Don't spoil your 87.

speech by confusing one speaking role to another. 88.

Let us suppose that you have asked to introduce the main 89.

speaker at a conference. First, find out the most important andinteresting things about the speaker. Then, summarize thisinformation in a few remarks. It is all right to tell a joke or ananecdote if it is in good taste and will not embarrass the speaker.Remember: Be brief, you are the man speaker. 90.

Part II Translation from English to ChineseDirections: in this part, there are five items, which you should translate into Chinese. Each item consists of one or two sentences. These sentences are all taken from the reading passages you have just read in the Second Part of the Test Paper. You are allowed 15 minutes to do the translations. You can refer back to the passages to as to identify their meaning in the context.

91. (Lines 5-8, Para. 4, Passage 1)Don't ignore these little companies. Their salaries are usually competitive and the chances for advancement and recognition even stronger than those of a big firm. You could become a big

fish in a small pond,...

92. (Lines 8-10, Para. 1, Passage 2)Usually, these swarms take off from

the ground against the wind, but, one airborne, they turn and fly with it. Warm convection currents help to lift them, often to great heights.

93. (Line 1-3, Para. 2, Passage 2)The difference applies also to the closeness with which people sit together, the extent to which they lean over one another in conversation, how they move as they argue or make an emphatic point.

94. (Line 1-3, Para. 2, Passage 3)Although North Americans have a

relatively wide "comfort zone" for talking, they communicate a great deal with their hands-not only with gesture but also with touch.

95. (Lines 1-2, Para. 5, Passage 4)Classic cars provoke strong feeling, and enthusiasts argue passionately (热情地) over the virtues and drawbacks of the various models.

Part III short answer question Directions: in this part, there is a short passage with five questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words (not exceeding 10 words).The Kosovo ConflictThe protests last week outside the American, British and German embassies in Macedonia are the first public manifestation (表现) of a potential anti-Western backlash in the Balkans.Avoiding a wider Balkan war was one of the reasons which NATO gave for its action against Yugoslavia. The fears are real. But, at least for the moment, they remain fairly slim.(渺茫)The war in Kosovo (科索沃) will get much worse. But it will be contained, and the Balkans will not go up in smoke. This is about the only good regional story for many months.Macedonia is the most critical area. A former Yugoslav republic created on territory historically coveted by both Bulgaria (保加利亚) and Greece, the Macedonians are still fighting for international recognition of their name, flag and national identity.Their disputes have not been solved. but the critical security concerns have at least been alleviated.Greece, which objects to many Macedonian claims of statehood, has accepted an international mediation.And Bulgaria, which denied even the existence of a Macedonian nation, is now cooperating closely with its neighbor.Macedonia also includes a large ethnic Albanian minority, which lives in compact masses right on the border of Kosovo and Albania itself.When it comes to repressing the Albanians, therefore, the Macedonians and Serbs (塞族）are likely to be allies.Some of the demonstrators outside Western embassies in the republic expressed their resentment against

NATO, mainly because they fear an independent Kosovo.But the republic also has a serious military presence of roughly 13,000 Alliance soldiers. President Milosevic (米洛舍维奇）has vaguely threatened to foment trouble there (the latest anti-Western demonstrations were by ethnic Serbs in Macedonia a small local community).The chances are, however, that Yugoslavia will not meddle (干涉）too much in Macedonia, at least not at the moment, if only because Milosevic cannot afford to fight a war on two fronts, and any attack on NATO forces in Macedonia will involve ground fighting, precisely what the Yugoslav president wishes to avoid.

Questions:

96. One of the reasons which NATO gave for its action against Yugoslavia is

97. is about the only good regional story for many months.

98. The most critical area is

99. lives in compact masses on the border of Kosovo and Albania itself.

100. Some of the demonstrators outside western embassies in the republic resented NATO mainly because

Part IV WritingDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the title On Clone according to the following OUTLINE given in Chinese. Your part of writing should be no less than 120 words.

1. 什么是克隆？

2. 对克隆的不同看法。

3. 我对克隆的观点。

模拟三答案1. D2. C3. A4. B5. A6. A

7. A8. D9. A10. B11. C12. B

13. B14. D15. C16. B17. B18. A

19. C 20. B21. for which I was bound 22. fixed table and bench23. was all fitted with lockers from top to bottom24. in the middle of the deck

25. the powder26. set in a rack27. in another place28. a skylight in the roof 29. not brightly30. strongly made and very black

31. D32. C33. C34. B35. A36. C

37. C38. D39. D40. B41. C42. D

43. C44. D45. C46. C47. A48. B

49. D50. A51. A52. B53. D54. A

55. D56. A57. D58. C59. C60. B

61. D62. C63. C64. D65. A66. D

67. A68. B69. B70. B71. C72. C

73. C74. B 75. A76. D77. B78. C

79. A 80. A81. with - to82. in - at83. is - are84. much as - as much as

85. you - yourself86. convince - convincing87. by - in 88. to - with 89. have asked - have been asked90. you - and you

91. 不要忽略这些大公司。一般说来，它们所提供更多的薪水很具备竞争力，, 而且

晋升机会和获得宣称的机会也比在大公司必须多。, 你能够搞一条大池塘里的大鱼，----

-

92. 通常，这些蝗虫群迎着风从地面升起，, 但一旦升空后，它们就转向顺风前进。, 热对流气流帮助他们升起，通常能升得很高。93. 这种差异同样存在于人们坐在一起时保

持的距离，, 谈话时朝对方俯身过去的程度，, 以及当争论或强调意见时采用的方式。94. 尽管北美洲人在交谈时保持的"舒服地带"相对较宽，, 他们却大量地使用双手来进行交流，, 不仅仅是打手势，而且还去触摸对方。95. 经典车激起人们的强烈情感。, 热衷者

充满激情地争论不同型号的车的优缺点。96. avoiding a wider Balkan war, The Balkans will not go up in smoke

97. Macedonia98. A large ethnic Albanian minority, they fear an independent Kosovo99. The term clone may not be new to many people. It refers to the100. descendant of a single plant or animal, produced nonsexually101. from any one cell, who is exactly the same as the parent. Clone is a great achievement in science. However, as to its, application, different people take different attitudes. Many people are very excited about this technique. They think it, offers the possibilities that human beings can breed excellent, varieties of plants and animals by making full use of high grade gene. Hence human beings can benefit a lot from it. While there, are some other people who hold different opinions about the, clone technique, because they think it is easily misused, which, will bring about a disaster. For example, if it is carried out on human beings, it will lead to moral confusion., Therefore, it

is safe to say that the clone technique in itself, is innocent. but once it is misused, its destructive power will, be uncontrollable. However, I'm very pleased to read the reports that scientists are trying to breed clone animals to benefit people. So it is important that we apply the clone technology properly and make it benefit human beings.

以下就是试题解析 TapescriptsSection A1. W: Can we travel to New York together?M: Certainly. I'll pick you up at 2:00 and we should arrive in New York by 5:00 if the traffic isn't too heavy.Q: What means of transportation are the man and the woman using?2. W: It's too bad that you missed the class today. Professor Marks outlined the entire fifth chapter. He said most of the exam will come from that.M: That means I'll have to do twice as much work for the exam.Q: How does the man feel about missing class?3.M: I thought you threw the money by mistake.W: Oh no, you are supposed to shower the musicians with money to show you like the music.Q: Why did the woman throw money toward musicians?4.M: Good morning, Mrs. White. What can I do for you?W: Could you please look at my watch? It sometimes gains and sometimes loses. Q: What did the woman want to do?5.W: Well, what do you think of college life? You have been here almost a month now.M: Frankly, I never thought I'd be so busy. I always thought college students had a lot of time to themselves.Q: How long has the man been in college?6.W: Isn't Mary Ellen a beautiful bride?M: She is indeed. John looks very happy too, doesn't he? He told me that they'll be going to Florida on their honeymoon.Q: Where did this conversation most probably take place?7.M: What? No one could finish Dr. Borden's assignment so soon!W: But I did!Q: What has the woman done?8.M: I'm having a terrible time working out this calculus proof.W: It's a lot easier if you take it one step at a time.Q: What does the woman suggest?9.M: Helen, don't forget to put your umbrella in the car!W: Oh, it's just overcast.Q: What does Helen mean?10.M:

Grad was friendly, good-looking and talented.W: What he needs now is a change

of luck.Q: What did the woman say about Grad?Section BPassage One Questions

11-13 are based on the passage you have just heard.In a few minutes that

remain of today's class, I'd like to discuss next week's schedule with you. Because I'm presenting a paper at a conference in Detroit on Thursday, I won't be here for either Wednesday's or Friday's classes. I will, however, be here

for Monday's. Next Friday, a week from today , is the midterm exam, marking

the half way point in the semester. Professor Andrews has agreed to administer the exam. In place of the usual Wednesday's class, I 've arranged an optional review session. Since it is optional, attendance will not be taken. However attending the class world be a good idea for those worried about the mid-term. So remember: optional class next Wednesday, mid-term Friday.Questions:11. What is the purpose of the talk?12. At what point during the semester does this

talk take place?13. What will occur at next Wednesday's class time?Passage TwoQuestions 14-16 are based on the passage you have just heard:Today, I'd

like to mention interesting television program which will be shown off on Oct.

10. It's about the brain. It's a new public television show produced in New York City. The program will investigate how the brain functions and malfunctions. The interesting topic that will be discussed are dreaming memory and depression. These topics will be illustrated by using computer animations

of the brain to make explanations easy to follow. The show is not for children. But don't worry. It is not intended for scientists either. I think the program will be very helpful with work we are doing in class on the brain. I hope

you'll watch it. Remember it's on Oct.10.Questions:14. Who is the speaker?15. What will be the main purpose of the show?16. Why should the program be easy

to understand?Passage ThreeQuestions 17-20 are based on the passage you have just heard.Although I think the United States generally has an excellent

system of transporting people between cities that are only a few hundred miles apart, a person commuting between Detroit and Chicago, or between san

Francisco and Los Angeles, so-called strip cities, may spend only a relatively short time in the air while spending several hours getting to and from the airport. This situation makes flying almost as time-consuming as driving. Moreover, airplanes use a lot of their fuel just getting into the air. They simply are not fuel-efficient on short trips.High-speed trains may be an answer. One fairly new proposal for such a train is for something called a "maglev", meaning a magnetically-levitated train.Malevs will not actually ride on the tracks, but will fly above tracks that are magnetically activated. This will save wear and tear on the tracks. These trains will be able to go faster than one hundred fifty miles per hour. At that speed, conventional trains have

trouble staying on the tracks. As you can see, maglevs offer exciting possibilities for the future.Questions:17. What is the main topic of the

talk?18. When are airplanes not fuel-efficient?19. How does a maglev

operate?20. According to the speaker, what is one advantage of the

maglev?Section C ( Compound Dictation)The roundhouse, for which I was bound, and where I was now to sleep and serve, stood some six feet above the decks, and considering the size of the brig, was of good dimensions. Inside were a fixed table and bench, and two berths, one for the captain and the other for the two mates, turn and turn about. It was all fitted with lockers from top to bottom, so as to stow away the officers' belongings and a part of the ship's stores; there was a second storeroom underneath, which you entered by hatchway in the middle of the deck. Indeed, all the best of the meat and drink and the whole of the powder were collected in this place; and all the firearms, except the two pieces of brass ordnance, were set in a rack in the aftermost wall of the roundhouse. The most of the cutlasses were in another place.A small window with a shutter on each side, and a skylight in the roof, gave it light by day; and after dark there was a lamp always burning. It was burning when I entered, not brightly, but enough to show Mr. Shuan sitting at the table, with the brandy bottle and a tin pannikin in front of him. He was a tall man, strongly made and very black; and he stared before him on the table like one stupid.