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新世纪视听说B2U5-BPart I Listening Comprehension ( 14 minutes )

Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear several conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversations 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.


1.
A) A novel.
B) A movie.
C) A real crime.
D) A news article.

Script: A: Do you believe the killer could be the old man in the hospital?
B: Well, the director thinks so.
正确答案：B
学生答案：A

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2.
A) Because she doesn't think it is going to rain tomorrow.
B) Because she is worried about the party.
C) Because she believes the party will not be successful.
D) Because the party is on the day after tomorrow.

Script: A: Julia, I bet the outdoor party will be successful.
B: What if it rains tomorrow?
正确答案：B
学生答案：B

得分：2分

Questions 3 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.


Script:
A: Hi, Andrew. You won't believe this ... something so strange that's happened to me.
B: What is it? Tell me, Kelly.
A: Yesterday I went to the largest shopping mall in the town. I wanted to buy a birthday present for my mother, you know. I walked for two hours and I was tired and hungry ... so I decided to have a rest.
B: And where did you go for a rest?
A: I went to the KFC on the first floor, and bought a pack of chips. I took a free newspaper, too, and sat down, reading the newspaper while eating my chips.
B: Ok, none of this seems strange to me.
A: You know there were many people in the restaurant and ... there was this guy sitting opposite me. When I read my newspaper, he was eating MY chips!
B. Oh, really? What did you do?
A: I don't want to shout or make a scene, you know, I'm a quiet girl. So I just pretended nothing happened and ate my chips.
B: So did the man stop?
A: No. And he not only ate my chips but also stared at me. I was reading the newspaper but I knew that. I just wanted to finish this. So when there was only one chip left, I reached for it as quickly as I could. Then the man stood up, stared at me and walked away.
B: Without an apology or something like that?
A: Nothing. Then I decided to continue my shopping. As I was about to leave, I found something covered by my newspaper. Guess what? A pack of chips totally untouched — my chips.
B: Ho (laughs) you got me, Kelly. That's not strange. That's funny.
3.
What did Kelly do yesterday?
A) She went shopping.
B) She ate out.
C) She hung out with a friend.
D) She did exercise.

正确答案：A
学生答案：A

得分：2分
4.
What did Kelly do while eating chips?
A) Talking to a man.
B) Calling her mother.
C) Using her computer.
D) Reading a newspaper.

正确答案：D

学生答案：D

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5.
The man stared at Kelly because _____.
A) Kelly didn't recognize him
B) he thought he knew Kelly
C) Kelly was eating his chips
D) he sat too close to Kelly

正确答案：C
学生答案：C

得分：2分

Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear several 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 from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).


Passage One
Questions 6 to 10 are based on the passage you have just heard.


Script:
The Egyptian Pyramids have been a mystery to us all. There are many ideas and questions on how the pyramids were built. One of the questions is who they were built for.

The pyramids were built for the old kings of Egypt. Some historians believe that the pyramid represented a sacred mountain to heaven. The ancient Egyptians believe that raising the human body toward the heavens is essential. So to make sure the kings made it to the heavens they built the pyramids. The pyramids were also sometimes built for the wives of the kings. The wives' pyramids were smaller or they were buried with their husbands in a separate chamber. The Egyptians believed that the kings needed many things to accompany them in their afterlife. So they would put things in, such as small models of servants and soldiers. They would also include clothing, food, furniture, and jewels to make their afterlife more comfortable. But after the pyramids were robbed of their jewels and other objects, the Egyptians decided to build false entrances to the burial chamber but that didn't stop the robbers. Almost all the pyramids had all the gold and jewels stolen. Whatever the Egyptians tried to do to keep the robbers out, they failed every time. The Egyptians would also decorate the insides of the pyramids. They would paint the walls or put messages on the walls. Many times the walls of the pyramids had stories that related to the life of the kings.
6.
The passage is about _____.
A) how the pyramids were built
B) who built the pyramids
C) who the pyramids were built for
D) why the pyramids have that shape

Script: The passage is about _____.
正确答案：C
学生答案：C

得分：2分
7.
Some historians think the pyramid represented _____ to heaven.
A) a platform
B) a stair
C) a mountain
D) a ladder

Script: Some historians think the pyramid represented _____ to heaven.
正确答案：C
学生答案：B

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8.
What did the Egyptians put in the pyramids together with the kings?
A) Bodies of soldiers.
B) Clothing.
C) Books.
D) Weapons.

Script: What did the Egyptians put in the pyramids together with the kings?
正确答案：B
学生答案：A

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9.
What did the Egyptians do in order to stop the robbers?
A) They set

traps.
B) They built false pyramids.
C) They moved the jewels.
D) They used false entrances.

Script: What did the Egyptians do in order to stop the robbers?
正确答案：D
学生答案：B

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10.
The stories on the inside walls of the pyramids are usually about ____.
A) the ancient Egyptian people
B) the wars in Egypt
C) the building of the pyramids
D) the life of the kings

Script: The stories on the inside walls of the pyramids are usually about ____.
正确答案：D
学生答案：D

得分：2分


Passage Two
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.


Script:
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. It is said that the garden was built by an ancient king who ruled the city Babylon for 43 years starting in 605 B.C. This was the height of the city's power and influence.

According to historians, the gardens were built to cheer up the king's homesick wife. The land the queen came from was green, rugged and mountainous, and she found the flat, sun-baked new land very depressing. The king decided to recreate her homeland by building an artificial mountain with rooftop gardens.

The Hanging Gardens probably did not really "hang" with the use of cables or ropes. The name comes from an inexact translation of a Greek word, which means not just "hanging", but "overhanging" as in the case of a balcony.

A miracle about the gardens is the water system. Construction of the garden was difficult because not only the water had to get to the top, but also the foundation had to be protected from water. Since stone was difficult to get, most of the architecture in Babel used brick. But the bricks quickly broke apart when soaked with water. For most buildings in Babel this wasn't a problem because rain was so rare. However, the gardens were continually exposed to irrigation and the foundation had to be protected.
11.
The building of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon started in _____.
A) 605 B.C.
B) 435 B.C.
C) 54 B.C.
D) 43 B.C.

Script: The building of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon started in _____.
正确答案：A
学生答案：A

得分：2分
12.
The gardens were built for _____ who came from a different land.
A) the princess
B) the guests
C) the queen
D) the noble people

Script: The gardens were built for _____ who came from a different land.
正确答案：C
学生答案：C

得分：2分
13.
The name "hanging" is inexact because _____.
A) the gardens stand on ground
B) the gardens are probably not built by men
C) the translation from Greek is inexact
D) the gardens are like balconies

Script: The name "hanging" is inexact because _____.
正确答案：C
学生答案：D

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14.
Why was the construction of the garden difficult?
A) Because water was hard to find.
B) Because plants were hard to find.
C) Because the top had to be

protected from water.
D) Because the foundation had to be protected from water.

Script: Why was the construction of the garden difficult?
正确答案：D
学生答案：D

得分：2分
15.
The people in Babel used _____ to build the gardens.
A) stone, not brick
B) brick, not stone
C) neither stone nor brick
D) both stone and brick

Script: The people in Babel used _____ to build the gardens.
正确答案：B
学生答案：B

得分：2分

Part II Oral Tasks ( 3 minutes )

Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear several sentences. Listen carefully and then repeat.


16. 思考/准备
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Section B


Directions: There is a short text shown on the computer screen (as is shown below). You are required to read the text aloud. Your voice will be recorded into the system. You'll have 1 minute for preparation and then you are required to begin reading when hearing the beginning signal sound and stop it when hearing the ending signal sound. Your reading should be limited within 1.5 minutes.
Now you have 1 minute to prepare.
21.
Here's a question: How do you believe in a mystery, in something you don't understand and can't prove? When we were children, we were encouraged to believe in some mysterious things that may not be true at all — things like the Tooth Fairy, Easter Bunny or Santa Claus. Naturally, we're disappointed after our illusions have been broken, but usually we get over it.
There's no denying that we all live with mysteries, legends, fairy tales and so on. It's true they're not real. But no one says they have to be. No one says children have to be told only "real" stories. Mysteries encouraged us to think, to explore, and to grow up. So they may be good after all.

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Section C


Directions: Look at the picture below, which is about some statues on the Easter Islands, Polynesia. Each of them weighs between 10 to 50 tons and stands 33 feet high. The islands are far from sea. Consider these questions: 1) How could these heads be built on a completely isolated island? 2) What could be the purpose of them? 3) Why do these faces not resemble any of the existing races in the world? Make your guess and try to answer any one of the above questions. You'll have 1 minute to prepare and another 2 minutes to complete your presentation.

Now you have 1 minute to prepare.
22.
思考/准备

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Part III Video Tasks ( 6 minutes )

Section A
Directions: True or False. Watch the video clip and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).



23. Calum likes elegant and romantic girls.
A. T
B. F

正确答案：A
学生答案：A

得分：2分


24. Nick thinks that a beautiful woman is very caring.
A. T
B. F

正确答案：B
学生答案：B

得分：2分


25. Alejandra is attracted to men who will make her laugh.
A. T
B. F

正确答案：A
学生答案：A

得分：2分


26. Martin has found a girl who is able to listen.
A. T
B. F

正确答案：B
学生答案：B

得分：2分


27. Dan has been on no blind dates.
A. T
B. F

正确答案：B
学生答案：B

得分：2分




Section B
Directions: Fill in the blanks. Watch the video clip a and fill in the blanks with the words you hear.


Jennifer: I'm really (28)_________________ tall, handsome men. But also it's important that they're (29)_________________ , witty and have a good (30)_________________ .
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Gian: (31)_________________ I've tried all different ways of (32)_________________ people. I've tried speed dating. I've tried (33)_________________ . I've also tried doing some things through (34)_________________ dates. Ultimately, (35)_________________ , I think the (36)_________________ to meet someone is just when you're (37)_________________ your friends, out having fun.


28. ______________________

正确答案：attracted to
学生答案：attacted by

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29. ______________________

正确答案：intelligent
学生答案：intelligent

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30. ______________________

正确答案：sense of humor|sense of humour
学生答案：sense of homor

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31. ______________________

正确答案：It seems like
学生答案：It seems that

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32. ______________________

正确答案：meeting
学生答案：meeting

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33. ______________________

正确答案：online dating
学生答案：blind dating

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34. ______________________

正确答案：lunch
学生答案：

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35. ______________________

正确答案：though
学生答案：However

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36. ______________________

正确答案：best way
学生答案：

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37. ______________________

正确答案：being natural with
学生答案：natural

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