Questions 14 to 14 are based on the following passage or dialog. 14. A. The two speakers have a lot of common interests. B. The two speakers have both chosen Mr. Green's elective course. C. The woman has a lot of knowledge on genetics. D. The man is beginning to like genetics. Questions 15 to 15 are based on the following passage or dialog. 15. A. Both the man and the woman are against GM food. B. Both the man and the woman are for the GM food. C. The woman is probably a consumer of GM foods. D. The man is probably a consumer of GM foods. Part 1 Short dialogs and multiple choice questions (每小题: 1 分; 满分：15 分) 小题 得分 对错 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 我的答案 C A B D B B D D C A D B B C A B D B B D D C A D B B 客观 14. 15. 0 1 D D B D Subtotal: 14
老师评语： Click ONCE on the speaker icon to start listening! 放音结束前请不要离开本页。否则就听不成啦! Part 2 Short passages and multiple choice questions (每小题： 分) Directions: Listen to the following recording and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers. Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage or dialog. 1. What is the passage mainly about? A. The reasons juggling attracts more attention. B. A comparison between juggling and other forms of entertainment. C. The development of juggling. D. A comparison between ancient and modern juggling skills. 2. Why did jugglers fall into disfavor after the decline of the Roman Empire? A. Because religious people disliked them. B. Because they did not get enough tips. C. Because they did not have good skills. D. Because they really had very low morals. 3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of Philip Astley's circus? A. Clown acts.
B. Magic.
C. Horse performances.
D. Juggling.
4. What was true of the jugglers in the 19th century Variety and Music Hall theatres?
A. They performed before the musical acts.
B. They performed after the musical acts.
C. They performed in the center of the stage.
D. They performed in front of the drawn curtain.
5. What happened to juggling in the early to mid-20th century? A. It prospered because of the better economy.
B. It declined because of the Great Depression.
C. It prospered because of the publicity it received from the mass media.
D. It declined because of competition from other forms of entertainment.
Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage or dialog. 6.
What is the passage mainly about?
A. The most popular forms of vacations in the U.S.
B. Favorite vacation spots in the U.S.
C. Effects of vacations on Americans.
D. Types of vacations in the U.S. 7.
Which of the following is true of traveling in recreational vehicles?
A. It is more comfortable than staying in tents.
B. It is less comfortable than staying in tents.
C. It is less adventurous than living in motels.
D. It is more expensive than living in a luxurious hotel. 8.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason why Americans prefer to travel within the United States? A. America is large and has many tourist attractions.
B. America has more tourist attractions than Europe.
C. It is cheaper than traveling abroad.
D. There is no language barrier. 9.
Which of the following is true of America, according to the passage?
A. Its major cities are more attractive than its natural scenes.
B. Its natural scenes are more attractive than its major cities.
C. Both its major cities and its natural scenes are attractive.
D. Its major cities and natural scenes are less attractive than those in Europe.
10. How can environmentalists benefit from \
A. They can observe plants closely.
B. They can look at flowers at close quarters.
C. They do not have to upset the balance of nature.
