Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension
1、Question 1 is based on the news report you have just heard.
A It released a lot of harmful gases.
B Part of its dam wall collapsed.
C It was destroyed by an earthquake.
D Some miners were trapped underground.
答案解析：
听力原文
(1) [Operations at one of Australia’s largest gold mines had to be temporarily suspended on Friday after a partial wall collapse at one of the mine's dams.] The wall collapse at the Cadia Mine came just a few days after two earthquakes hit the area. The damage to the dam wall was noticed in the late afternoon on Friday, when workers found a section of the northern dam wall had collapsed into the southern dam. The dams contain waste products of mining and can contain materials which are harmful to the environment and human health. The dams are generally constructed using earth-fill, and are gradually raised over time. The company was unable to confirm whether the recent earthquakes had contributed to the dam’s wall collapse, but said it was conducting a thorough investigation. (2) [A company spokesperson said that operations at the site had been halted] while the investigation is ongoing, and that the break had posed no safety threat to workers.
1. What happened at one of Australia’s largest gold mines?（在澳大利亚一座大型金矿，发生了什么事情？）
解析：B。录音开头提到，澳大利亚一座大型金矿的矿坝发生部分墙体坍塌事故。B项内容是对录音中的a partial wall collapse的同义转述，故为正确答案。
错项排除：A项利用录音中的harmful设置干扰，但录音中没有提到金矿释放了气体，故排除。C项利用录音中的earthquakes设置干扰，但本次事故中只有部分墙体倒塌，金矿并没有被震毁，且录音中也说到并不明确此次矿坝墙体坍塌是否与地震有关，故排除C项。录音结尾提到，本次事故未对工人构成安全威胁，D项与此相悖，故排除。
2、Question 2 is based on the news report you have just heard.
A It posed a safety threat to the miners.
B It caused damage too heavy to assess.
C It was followed by two more earthquakes.
D It brought the mine’s operations to a halt.
答案解析：
听力原文
(1) [Operations at one of Australia’s largest gold mines had to be temporarily suspended on Friday after a partial wall collapse at one of the mine's dams.] The wall collapse at the Cadia Mine came just a few days after two earthquakes hit the area. The damage to the dam wall was noticed in the late afternoon on Friday, when workers found a section of the northern dam wall had collapsed into the southern dam. The dams contain waste products of mining and can contain materials which are harmful to the environment and human health. The dams are generally constructed using earth-fill, and are gradually raised over time. The company was unable to confirm whether the recent earthquakes had contributed to the dam’s wall collapse, but said it was conducting a thorough investigation. (2) [A company spokesperson said that operations at the site had been halted] while the investigation is ongoing, and that the break had posed no safety threat to workers.
2. What did the spokesperson say about the incident?（关于本次事故，发言人说了什么？）
解析：D。录音结尾提到，一位公司发言人表示，在调查进行期间，现场的作业已经停止。D项与此内容相符，其中的brought...to a halt是对录音中had been halted的同义替换，operations原词复现，故D项为正确答案。
错项排除：录音结尾提到，此次坍塌事故并未对工人构成安全威胁，A项与此相悖，故排除。B项在录音中无依据，故排除。C项利用录音中的earthquakes设置干扰，但录音中说的是墙体倒塌是在两次地震之后，C项混淆了先后顺序，故错误。
3、Question 3 is based on the news report you have just heard.
A It prepared beds for all the six new citizens.
B It brought in the most advanced instruments.
C It made ample preparations for various possibilities.
D It assigned a team of doctors for each expected baby.
答案解析：
听力原文
Two boys and four girls were born on Monday, to the surprise of a young couple and doctors who had expected five babies. This was the first record of six babies being born at the same time in that region. (3) [The doctors prepared from early in the morning to help deliver five tiny citizens. They were in the operating room with five teams of doctors, one for each baby.] The first five babies were delivered successfully, and all baby beds were occupied. And then all of a sudden, it turned out there was another waiting to come out. (4) [The doctor said the babies were in healthy condition, but could not go home immediately. They needed to stay in the hospital for two to three months for medical supervision.] The mother, who was in stable condition could return home a day later if all physical tests came back normal. The babies’ mother commented that they had already prepared room for five babies at home, so they will have to rearrange things for their happy surprise. The new parents have yet to name the sixth baby, but are considering either Lily or Rose.
3. What did the hospital do for the delivery of the babies?（医院为接生婴儿做了什么？）
解析：D。录音开头提到，医生们原本预计会有五名婴儿出生，因此在手术室里安排了五组医生，每组负责一名婴儿。D项与此内容相符，故为正确答案。
错项排除：录音中提到，医院只为原本预计会出生的五名婴儿准备了床位，却没想到还有第六名婴儿，因此A项错误。录音中未提到有关最先进仪器的信息，故B项排除。医院没有为第六名婴儿准备床位，可见并没有为各种可能性做好充分准备，故C项错误。
4、Question 4 is based on the news report you have just heard.
A They had to undergo 2~3 physical checkups.
B They were all of normal size except the sixth.
C They needed to stay in the hospital for a couple of months.
D They could go home together with their mother a day later.
答案解析：
听力原文
Two boys and four girls were born on Monday, to the surprise of a young couple and doctors who had expected five babies. This was the first record of six babies being born at the same time in that region. (3) [The doctors prepared from early in the morning to help deliver five tiny citizens. They were in the operating room with five teams of doctors, one for each baby.] The first five babies were delivered successfully, and all baby beds were occupied. And then all of a sudden, it turned out there was another waiting to come out. (4) [The doctor said the babies were in healthy condition, but could not go home immediately. They needed to stay in the hospital for two to three months for medical supervision.] The mother, who was in stable condition could return home a day later if all physical tests came back normal. The babies’ mother commented that they had already prepared room for five babies at home, so they will have to rearrange things for their happy surprise. The new parents have yet to name the sixth baby, but are considering either Lily or Rose.
4. What did the doctor say about the newborns?（关于新生儿，医生说了什么？）
解析：C。录音中间部分提到，医生说婴儿们需要在医院待两到三个月来接受医疗监护。C项与此内容相符，其中的needed to stay in the hospital原词复现，for a couple of months是对录音中for two to three months的同义替换，故C项正确。
错项排除：录音中虽然提到了physical tests，但没有明确说必须接受2到3次体检，故排除A项。录音中医生说六名婴儿都很健康，没有提到婴儿的体型大小，故B项排除。录音中医生说宝宝妈妈可以一天后回家，但婴儿要留院观察数月，故D项错误。
5、Question 5 is based on the news report you have just heard.
A It is a perfect tourist destination.
B It is owned by the local government.
C It has been bought by an American.
D It has been turned into a public park.
答案解析：
听力原文
A Spanish island called Palmador has been bought by a family from Europe for eighteen million euros. (5) [The island is often described as heaven on Earth by holiday makers. For decades, tourists have been flocking to Palmador,] which is located off the southeast coast of Spain. (6) [They come to enjoy its unspoiled beaches and crystal clear waters.] Its natural beauty is protected as it lies inside a natural park. Although Palmador is one of the most famous private islands in the world, its seafront is public land and is a favorite destination for famous people. When the island was put up for sale, it was offered to the local government, but proved too expensive for the local authorities. It is unclear whether the new owners have the power to ban tourists from the island, but with their newfound luxury comes the responsibility for its protection and maintenance. The island is less than two miles long and half a mile wide. (7) [It is said to have a remarkable location that few other private islands of this size can match., according to estate agents.] Palmador is the perfect place to retreat to, somewhere to get away from the city noise and relax in beautiful surroundings with zero stress.
5. What do we learn from the news report about the Spanish island Palmador?（从这篇关于西班牙帕尔马多岛的新闻报道中，我们能了解到了什么？）
解析：A。录音开头提到，度假者常将帕尔马多岛描述为人间天堂（heaven on Earth）。几十年来，这座距离西班牙东南海岸不远的帕尔马多岛一直都游客云集。由此可知，该岛是一个非常棒的旅游景点，故A项正确。
错项排除：录音开头提到，帕尔马多岛是被一个欧洲家庭买下的，后来还提到该岛对于当地政府来说过于昂贵，由此可知这座岛并不归当地政府所有，也不是由美国人买下的，故B项和C项错误。D项通过拼凑录音中的park和public进行干扰，与录音原意不符，故排除。
6、Question 6 is based on the news report you have just heard.
A Its architecture.
B Its unusual coastline.
C Its unspoiled beaches.
D Its seafood.
答案解析：
听力原文
A Spanish island called Palmador has been bought by a family from Europe for eighteen million euros. (5) [The island is often described as heaven on Earth by holiday makers. For decades, tourists have been flocking to Palmador,] which is located off the southeast coast of Spain. (6) [They come to enjoy its unspoiled beaches and crystal clear waters.] Its natural beauty is protected as it lies inside a natural park. Although Palmador is one of the most famous private islands in the world, its seafront is public land and is a favorite destination for famous people. When the island was put up for sale, it was offered to the local government, but proved too expensive for the local authorities. It is unclear whether the new owners have the power to ban tourists from the island, but with their newfound luxury comes the responsibility for its protection and maintenance. The island is less than two miles long and half a mile wide. (7) [It is said to have a remarkable location that few other private islands of this size can match., according to estate agents.] Palmador is the perfect place to retreat to, somewhere to get away from the city noise and relax in beautiful surroundings with zero stress.
6. What do holiday makers come to Palmador to enjoy?（度假者来帕尔马多是为了享受什么？）
解析：C。录音中间部分提到，有很多游客来帕尔马多，是为了享受未受污染的海滩和清澈的海水（its unspoiled beaches and crystal clear waters）。C项与录音一致，故为正确答案。
错项排除：A项的architecture、B项的coastline和D项的seafood都没有在录音中出现，故均可排除。
7、Question 7 is based on the news report you have just heard.
A It is worth over 18 million euros.
B It has an unmatched location.
C It is an ideal place to meet famous stars.
D It has beautiful weather all year round.
答案解析：
听力原文
A Spanish island called Palmador has been bought by a family from Europe for eighteen million euros. (5) [The island is often described as heaven on Earth by holiday makers. For decades, tourists have been flocking to Palmador,] which is located off the southeast coast of Spain. (6) [They come to enjoy its unspoiled beaches and crystal clear waters.] Its natural beauty is protected as it lies inside a natural park. Although Palmador is one of the most famous private islands in the world, its seafront is public land and is a favorite destination for famous people. When the island was put up for sale, it was offered to the local government, but proved too expensive for the local authorities. It is unclear whether the new owners have the power to ban tourists from the island, but with their newfound luxury comes the responsibility for its protection and maintenance. The island is less than two miles long and half a mile wide. (7) [It is said to have a remarkable location that few other private islands of this size can match., according to estate agents.] Palmador is the perfect place to retreat to, somewhere to get away from the city noise and relax in beautiful surroundings with zero stress.
7. What do estate agents say about Palmador?（房地产经纪人怎么评价帕尔马多？）
解析：B。录音结尾提到，根据房地产经纪人的介绍，据说这里的地理位置非常优越，几乎没有其他同等规模的私人岛屿能与之媲美。由此可知，房地产经纪人认为帕尔马多的地理位置很优越，故正确答案为B。
错项排除：A项利用录音开头的eighteen million euros设置干扰，C项利用录音中间部分的a favorite destination for famous people设置干扰，但这些都不是房地产经纪人的评价，故均可排除。D项内容在录音中无依据，故排除。
Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension
8、Question 8 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A She became a member of the gym two months ago.
B She has been attending some group classes.
C She has registered for two new gym classes.
D She is entitled to a discount on all the gym exercises.
答案解析：
听力原文
M: Hi, Christie’s Gym Center. How can I help you?
W: Hi. I’m calling to ask about the newly scheduled gym classes. I’m just wondering if I can get a discount on them.
M: Are you already a member?
W: (8) [Yes, I signed up two months ago,] but I haven’t been to any of the group classes yet.
M: Can I take your name please?
W: Yes, my name’s Carol Friedman.
M: Carol Friedman. That’s right, and you signed up two months ago. (9) [Currently we are offering existing members discounts off two of our brand-new classes]—hot yoga and advanced spinning. But the discount doesn’t apply to any of our regular classes, I’m afraid.
W: I’m only interested in the new classes. So how much of a discount is there on these two new classes?
M: The same discount of 20% is being offered to everyone at the door on a first-come, first-served basis for the first month. (10) [It’s a shame you missed out on the general discount.]
W: I see.
M: But you can get 25% off if you sign up in advance. Which of the two classes are you thinking about?
W: Well, I guess I am only really interested in hot yoga. Can you sign me up for the ten-week course on Thursday evenings?
M: Sure. Would you prefer to pay in advance？
W: No. (11) [I don’t like giving my card details over the phone, anyway.]
M: OK, then. As you are already a member, the fee for the class will just be added to your monthly bill.
W: That’s perfect. Thanks for your help.
M: See you Thursday.
8. What do we learn about the woman from the conversation?（关于这位女士，我们从对话中了解到了什么？）
解析：A。在对话前半部分，男士问女士是不是会员，女士回答说自己两个月前注册了会员。A项与此内容相符，其中的two months ago原词复现，became a member of the gym是对录音中signed up的同义替换，故A项为正确答案。
错项排除：录音中女士说自己没有参加过任何一门群体课，B项与此相悖，故错误。录音中男士提到了两门新开设的健身课程，但女士只报了其中一门，故C项错误。录音中男士为女士错过了通用折扣而感到遗憾，由此可知女士无法享受所有折扣，故D项错误。
9、Question 9 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A Offering existing members a discount off two new classes.
B Recruiting coaches for hot yoga and advanced spinning.
C Taking measures to expand its exercise programs.
D Considering the promotion of its regular classes.
答案解析：
听力原文
M: Hi, Christie’s Gym Center. How can I help you?
W: Hi. I’m calling to ask about the newly scheduled gym classes. I’m just wondering if I can get a discount on them.
M: Are you already a member?
W: (8) [Yes, I signed up two months ago,] but I haven’t been to any of the group classes yet.
M: Can I take your name please?
W: Yes, my name’s Carol Friedman.
M: Carol Friedman. That’s right, and you signed up two months ago. (9) [Currently we are offering existing members discounts off two of our brand-new classes]—hot yoga and advanced spinning. But the discount doesn’t apply to any of our regular classes, I’m afraid.
W: I’m only interested in the new classes. So how much of a discount is there on these two new classes?
M: The same discount of 20% is being offered to everyone at the door on a first-come, first-served basis for the first month. (10) [It’s a shame you missed out on the general discount.]
W: I see.
M: But you can get 25% off if you sign up in advance. Which of the two classes are you thinking about?
W: Well, I guess I am only really interested in hot yoga. Can you sign me up for the ten-week course on Thursday evenings?
M: Sure. Would you prefer to pay in advance？
W: No. (11) [I don’t like giving my card details over the phone, anyway.]
M: OK, then. As you are already a member, the fee for the class will just be added to your monthly bill.
W: That’s perfect. Thanks for your help.
M: See you Thursday.
9. What is the gym center doing right now?（健身中心现在正在做什么？）
解析：A。在录音中间部分，男士提到，健身房正在为现有会员提供两门全新课程的折扣（offering existing members discounts off two of our brand-new classes）。A项与此一致，故为正确答案。
错项排除：录音中虽然提到健身中心开设了高温瑜伽和高级动感单车这两门课程，但并没提到正在招募教练或扩张其健身项目，故排除B项和C项。录音中男士说到所有常规课程都没有折扣，可知健身房并没有推广其常规课程，故排除D项。
10、Question 10 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A She wasn’t so much interested in hot yoga.
B She didn’t sign up for membership in time.
C She missed out on the gym’s general discount.
D She missed the deadline for the 10-week course.
答案解析：
听力原文
M: Hi, Christie’s Gym Center. How can I help you?
W: Hi. I’m calling to ask about the newly scheduled gym classes. I’m just wondering if I can get a discount on them.
M: Are you already a member?
W: (8) [Yes, I signed up two months ago,] but I haven’t been to any of the group classes yet.
M: Can I take your name please?
W: Yes, my name’s Carol Friedman.
M: Carol Friedman. That’s right, and you signed up two months ago. (9) [Currently we are offering existing members discounts off two of our brand-new classes]—hot yoga and advanced spinning. But the discount doesn’t apply to any of our regular classes, I’m afraid.
W: I’m only interested in the new classes. So how much of a discount is there on these two new classes?
M: The same discount of 20% is being offered to everyone at the door on a first-come, first-served basis for the first month. (10) [It’s a shame you missed out on the general discount.]
W: I see.
M: But you can get 25% off if you sign up in advance. Which of the two classes are you thinking about?
W: Well, I guess I am only really interested in hot yoga. Can you sign me up for the ten-week course on Thursday evenings?
M: Sure. Would you prefer to pay in advance？
W: No. (11) [I don’t like giving my card details over the phone, anyway.]
M: OK, then. As you are already a member, the fee for the class will just be added to your monthly bill.
W: That’s perfect. Thanks for your help.
M: See you Thursday.
10. What does the man say is a pity for the woman?（男士说因为什么而替女士感到遗憾？）
解析：C。在录音中间部分，男士提到很遗憾女士错过了健身房的通用折扣（missed out on the general discount）。C项与此内容一致，故为正确答案。
错项排除：录音中女士说她对高温瑜伽感兴趣，A项与此相悖，故排除。女士提到自己两个月前已经注册了会员，故B项错误。根据录音，女士成功报名参加了为期十周的高温瑜伽课程，故D项错误。
11、Question 11 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A She prefers to have the fee added to her monthly bill.
B She might have to cancel her registration any minute.
C She doesn’t think it wise to pay before attending any class.
D She doesn’t want to reveal her card details over the phone.
答案解析：
听力原文
M: Hi, Christie’s Gym Center. How can I help you?
W: Hi. I’m calling to ask about the newly scheduled gym classes. I’m just wondering if I can get a discount on them.
M: Are you already a member?
W: (8) [Yes, I signed up two months ago,] but I haven’t been to any of the group classes yet.
M: Can I take your name please?
W: Yes, my name’s Carol Friedman.
M: Carol Friedman. That’s right, and you signed up two months ago. (9) [Currently we are offering existing members discounts off two of our brand-new classes]—hot yoga and advanced spinning. But the discount doesn’t apply to any of our regular classes, I’m afraid.
W: I’m only interested in the new classes. So how much of a discount is there on these two new classes?
M: The same discount of 20% is being offered to everyone at the door on a first-come, first-served basis for the first month. (10) [It’s a shame you missed out on the general discount.]
W: I see.
M: But you can get 25% off if you sign up in advance. Which of the two classes are you thinking about?
W: Well, I guess I am only really interested in hot yoga. Can you sign me up for the ten-week course on Thursday evenings?
M: Sure. Would you prefer to pay in advance？
W: No. (11) [I don’t like giving my card details over the phone, anyway.]
M: OK, then. As you are already a member, the fee for the class will just be added to your monthly bill.
W: That’s perfect. Thanks for your help.
M: See you Thursday.
11. Why is the woman unwilling to pay in advance?（为什么女士不愿意提前付款？）
解析：D。在录音结尾，男士问女士是否愿意提前付款，女士予以拒绝，并解释说自己不喜欢在电话里提供银行卡的详细信息。D项与此内容相符，其中的reveal是对录音中giving的同义替换，card details over the phone原词复现，故D项为正确答案。
错项排除：A项利用录音结尾男士说的added to your monthly bill设置干扰，但这并不是女士拒绝提前付款的原因，故排除。录音中未提到女士会随时取消注册，或是认为在上课前付款不够明智，B项里的cancel和C项的wise在录音中无依据，故均可排除。
12、Question 12 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A To sign a business contract.
B To research new markets.
C To make investments.
D To open a new office.
答案解析：
听力原文
M: Well, I think that was quite a successful trip in the end. Don’t you think, Jenny?
W: Absolutely. (12) [There are lots of great potential markets here in China. So I’m sure that the head office in London will be pleased once we get back and present our research.]
M: OK, we’ve got a bit of spare time now. Can we discuss the return trip to the head office？
W: Sure, I’ve checked the availability of flights from Beijing to London on the 22nd. And you have a choice. There’s a flight arriving the following morning with a two-hour stopover in Dubai, or a flight arriving at 11:30 in the evening with a five-hour stopover in Amsterdam.
M: Right. (13) [Well, that’s obvious then, isn’t it?]
W: (13) [OK. So that’s Dubai.] I’ve booked a room in a hotel about a mile from the office. The nearest metro station is Earl’s Court.
M: Great. (14) [Can you find a map that shows where the hotel is and send it to me online?] I’ve never been to the head office, you know. I want to see if I can get one of those rental bicycles and ride to the office just for fun. For the presentation, I’ll bring my own laptop and hook it up to their projector. Do you remember the capacity of their meeting room？
W: No, but I’ll check.
M: Just one more thing. I’ll pay everything with my own card, right? And I’ll submit my claims form afterwards.
W: No problem. (15) [Just remember to keep all your receipts.] You remember the trouble you had last time?
M: Oh, don’t remind me.
12. Why are the speakers in China?（讲话者为什么去中国？）
解析：B。录音开头女士说到，中国有很多巨大的潜在市场，并确信等他们回去介绍他们的研究（research），伦敦总部那边会很满意。由此可知，讲话者去中国是为了研究中国的潜在市场，B项符合题意，故为正确答案。
错项排除：A项的sign a business contract和C项的make investments在录音中无依据，故均可排除。D项利用office设置干扰，但录音中说的是伦敦总部，而不是要在中国开设办公室，故排除D项。
13、Question 13 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A Beijing.
B Amsterdam.
C Dubai.
D Earl’s Court.
答案解析：
听力原文
M: Well, I think that was quite a successful trip in the end. Don’t you think, Jenny?
W: Absolutely. (12) [There are lots of great potential markets here in China. So I’m sure that the head office in London will be pleased once we get back and present our research.]
M: OK, we’ve got a bit of spare time now. Can we discuss the return trip to the head office？
W: Sure, I’ve checked the availability of flights from Beijing to London on the 22nd. And you have a choice. There’s a flight arriving the following morning with a two-hour stopover in Dubai, or a flight arriving at 11:30 in the evening with a five-hour stopover in Amsterdam.
M: Right. (13) [Well, that’s obvious then, isn’t it?]
W: (13) [OK. So that’s Dubai.] I’ve booked a room in a hotel about a mile from the office. The nearest metro station is Earl’s Court.
M: Great. (14) [Can you find a map that shows where the hotel is and send it to me online?] I’ve never been to the head office, you know. I want to see if I can get one of those rental bicycles and ride to the office just for fun. For the presentation, I’ll bring my own laptop and hook it up to their projector. Do you remember the capacity of their meeting room？
W: No, but I’ll check.
M: Just one more thing. I’ll pay everything with my own card, right? And I’ll submit my claims form afterwards.
W: No problem. (15) [Just remember to keep all your receipts.] You remember the trouble you had last time?
M: Oh, don’t remind me.
13. Where will the man stop over on his way to London?（男士在回伦敦途中会在哪里停留？）
解析：C。录音中男士和女士商量在哪里转机，最终选择了迪拜（So that’s Dubai.），故选C。
错项排除：A项的Beijing是出发地，B项的Amsterdam是未被选择的另一架航班的中转地，D项的Earl’s Court是地铁站的名字，故这三项均可排除。
14、Question 14 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A Send him a map of the hotel area.
B Help him prepare his presentation.
C Reserve a meeting room in the head office.
D Rent a bike for him to get around the town.
答案解析：
听力原文
M: Well, I think that was quite a successful trip in the end. Don’t you think, Jenny?
W: Absolutely. (12) [There are lots of great potential markets here in China. So I’m sure that the head office in London will be pleased once we get back and present our research.]
M: OK, we’ve got a bit of spare time now. Can we discuss the return trip to the head office？
W: Sure, I’ve checked the availability of flights from Beijing to London on the 22nd. And you have a choice. There’s a flight arriving the following morning with a two-hour stopover in Dubai, or a flight arriving at 11:30 in the evening with a five-hour stopover in Amsterdam.
M: Right. (13) [Well, that’s obvious then, isn’t it?]
W: (13) [OK. So that’s Dubai.] I’ve booked a room in a hotel about a mile from the office. The nearest metro station is Earl’s Court.
M: Great. (14) [Can you find a map that shows where the hotel is and send it to me online?] I’ve never been to the head office, you know. I want to see if I can get one of those rental bicycles and ride to the office just for fun. For the presentation, I’ll bring my own laptop and hook it up to their projector. Do you remember the capacity of their meeting room？
W: No, but I’ll check.
M: Just one more thing. I’ll pay everything with my own card, right? And I’ll submit my claims form afterwards.
W: No problem. (15) [Just remember to keep all your receipts.] You remember the trouble you had last time?
M: Oh, don’t remind me.
14. What does the man ask the woman to do?（男士请求女士做什么？）
解析：A。在录音中间部分，男士问女士能不能找到一张显示酒店位置的地图并在线发给他。A项与此内容相符，其中的send原词复现，a map of the hotel area是对录音中a map that shows where the hotel is的同义替换，故A项为正确答案。
错项排除：录音中虽然提到了presentation、meeting room和rental bicycles，但B项的Help him prepare、C项的Reserve和D项的get around the town在录音中都没有依据，故这三项均可排除。
15、Question 15 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A Submit his claims form.
B Pay with his credit card.
C Bring his projector.
D Keep all his receipts.
答案解析：
听力原文
M: Well, I think that was quite a successful trip in the end. Don’t you think, Jenny?
W: Absolutely. (12) [There are lots of great potential markets here in China. So I’m sure that the head office in London will be pleased once we get back and present our research.]
M: OK, we’ve got a bit of spare time now. Can we discuss the return trip to the head office？
W: Sure, I’ve checked the availability of flights from Beijing to London on the 22nd. And you have a choice. There’s a flight arriving the following morning with a two-hour stopover in Dubai, or a flight arriving at 11:30 in the evening with a five-hour stopover in Amsterdam.
M: Right. (13) [Well, that’s obvious then, isn’t it?]
W: (13) [OK. So that’s Dubai.] I’ve booked a room in a hotel about a mile from the office. The nearest metro station is Earl’s Court.
M: Great. (14) [Can you find a map that shows where the hotel is and send it to me online?] I’ve never been to the head office, you know. I want to see if I can get one of those rental bicycles and ride to the office just for fun. For the presentation, I’ll bring my own laptop and hook it up to their projector. Do you remember the capacity of their meeting room？
W: No, but I’ll check.
M: Just one more thing. I’ll pay everything with my own card, right? And I’ll submit my claims form afterwards.
W: No problem. (15) [Just remember to keep all your receipts.] You remember the trouble you had last time?
M: Oh, don’t remind me.
15. What did the woman remind the man to do at the end of the conversation? （对话结尾，女士提醒男士做什么？）
解析：D。在对话结尾，女士提醒男士要记得留存所有收据（keep all your receipts），D项与此一致，故为正确答案。
错项排除：录音中虽然提到了submit claims form、pay everything with card和projector，但这些都不是女士提醒男士的内容，故其余三项均可排除。
Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension
16、Question 16 is based on the passage you have just heard.
A Whether women’s rights are more often overlooked in less-developed countries.
B Whether a country’s protection of women’s rights is related to its public health.
C Whether women’s rights are making good progress around the world.
D Whether a country’s educational level is linked to women’s rights.
答案解析：
听力原文
A new study has demonstrated the importance of women’s rights. The researchers behind this study state that many parts of the world have made good economic progress, but women’s rights are often overlooked. Thus, (16) [they wanted to determine if there was a link between protection of women’s rights and public health.] The researchers analyzed databases, which held information from 162 countries for the period 2004 to 2010. Countries were classified according to the respect they gave to women’s economic and social rights. There were three categories. They were high, moderate and poor. Analysis of the data showed that countries with strong women’s rights had better health than those where women’s rights were not as respected. The health indicators studied included disease prevention, reproductive health, death rates and life expectancy. Furthermore, (17) [in countries where women’s rights were most respected, but where access to hospitals and doctors was below average, health outcomes were still better than in countries rated as moderate or poor.] This confirms that even with a lack of resources, if a country has strong women’s rights, the health outcomes are better. Thus, the researchers argue that gender equality is not just a women’s rights issue. It is also a development issue. This is because better health aids economic development. (18) [They note that the value of women’s rights has often been questioned from an economic standpoint. Some have argued that ensuring those rights would limit progress, but this study indicates the opposite.]
16. What did the researchers of the new study try to determine?（新研究的研究人员想要确认什么？）
解析：B。录音开头提到了一项新研究，并称研究人员想确定在保护妇女权利与做好公共卫生之间是否存在联系（if there was a link between protection of women’s rights and public health）。B项与此内容相符，其中的protection of women’s rights和public health原词复现，is related to对应录音中的there was a link between，故B项为正确答案。
错项排除：A项和C项分别利用录音开头的overlooked和good progress设置干扰，但录音此处只是做背景介绍，研究人员称世界上许多地方都在经济上取得了很大的进步，但妇女的权利却往往会被忽视，A项和C项都不是研究人员想要确认的内容，故均可排除。D项中的educational level在录音中无依据，故排除。
17、Question 17 is based on the passage you have just heard.
A They need to invest more in hospital staff and facilities.
B Their people tend to attach importance to women’s rights.
C They must make efforts to increase women’s access to health care.
D Their people still have better health if women’s rights are respected.
答案解析：
听力原文
A new study has demonstrated the importance of women’s rights. The researchers behind this study state that many parts of the world have made good economic progress, but women’s rights are often overlooked. Thus, (16) [they wanted to determine if there was a link between protection of women’s rights and public health.] The researchers analyzed databases, which held information from 162 countries for the period 2004 to 2010. Countries were classified according to the respect they gave to women’s economic and social rights. There were three categories. They were high, moderate and poor. Analysis of the data showed that countries with strong women’s rights had better health than those where women’s rights were not as respected. The health indicators studied included disease prevention, reproductive health, death rates and life expectancy. Furthermore, (17) [in countries where women’s rights were most respected, but where access to hospitals and doctors was below average, health outcomes were still better than in countries rated as moderate or poor.] This confirms that even with a lack of resources, if a country has strong women’s rights, the health outcomes are better. Thus, the researchers argue that gender equality is not just a women’s rights issue. It is also a development issue. This is because better health aids economic development. (18) [They note that the value of women’s rights has often been questioned from an economic standpoint. Some have argued that ensuring those rights would limit progress, but this study indicates the opposite.]
17. What does the passage say about countries lacking in medical resources?（关于医疗资源短缺的国家，文章说了什么？）
解析：D。录音中间部分提到，在妇女权利最受尊重、但住院和就医条件被评为中等偏下的国家，其健康水平也仍然优于那些妇女权利受尊重水平中等或偏下的国家。D项与此内容相符，其中的still have better health对应录音中的health outcomes were still better，women’s rights are respected原词复现，故D项为正确答案。
错项排除：A项的invest more和C项的make efforts to increase women’s access在录音中无依据，故均可排除。录音中提到了重视妇女权利但医疗条件差的国家，但并没有说医疗资源短缺的国家人民会重视妇女权利，医疗资源短缺和重视妇女权利这二者之间没有因果关系，故排除B项。
18、Question 18 is based on the passage you have just heard.
A Their positive effect on economic development.
B Their value to a country’s international image.
C Their potential impact on social progress.
D Their link with a country’s public health.
答案解析：
听力原文
A new study has demonstrated the importance of women’s rights. The researchers behind this study state that many parts of the world have made good economic progress, but women’s rights are often overlooked. Thus, (16) [they wanted to determine if there was a link between protection of women’s rights and public health.] The researchers analyzed databases, which held information from 162 countries for the period 2004 to 2010. Countries were classified according to the respect they gave to women’s economic and social rights. There were three categories. They were high, moderate and poor. Analysis of the data showed that countries with strong women’s rights had better health than those where women’s rights were not as respected. The health indicators studied included disease prevention, reproductive health, death rates and life expectancy. Furthermore, (17) [in countries where women’s rights were most respected, but where access to hospitals and doctors was below average, health outcomes were still better than in countries rated as moderate or poor.] This confirms that even with a lack of resources, if a country has strong women’s rights, the health outcomes are better. Thus, the researchers argue that gender equality is not just a women’s rights issue. It is also a development issue. This is because better health aids economic development. (18) [They note that the value of women’s rights has often been questioned from an economic standpoint. Some have argued that ensuring those rights would limit progress, but this study indicates the opposite.]
18. What has often been questioned regarding women’s rights?（妇女权利经常受到哪些质疑？）
解析：A。录音结尾提到，从经济角度来看，妇女权利的价值经常受到质疑。一些人认为，确保这些权利会限制发展。由此可知，经常会有人质疑保障妇女权利对于经济发展的作用，故A项为正确答案。
错项排除：B项的a country’s international image和C项的potential impact在录音中无依据，故均可排除。D项是研究人员要研究的内容，而不是妇女权利受到的质疑，故排除。
19、Question 19 is based on the passage you have just heard.
A It may result in a crowded beach.
B It turns parks into picnic sites.
C It may cause strange physical reactions.
D It creates a wonderful setting for dating.
答案解析：
听力原文
(19) [Sunshine and high temperatures can mean picnics and parks and trips to beaches, but they can make your body react in some strange ways.] First, sunshine can actually affect your breath. You may think that summer is the perfect time to go on a date or chat with an attractive boy or girl, (20) [but excessive heat can cause you to lose water, which has been proven to have a pretty unattractive side effect—bad breath.] When you are lacking water, your mouth becomes dry. Bacteria accumulates because there isn’t enough water in your mouth to wash it away. Sunshine can stop you from sweating too. The body’s normal temperature is 36 to 37℃, but if it heats up to 40 to 41 degrees, you may find yourself getting heat stroke. At that point, your heat regulatory system can essentially quit, which stops you from sweating as your body tries to keep water around your vital organs. (21) [However, the sun can have a positive influence on your body by raising your energy levels. You might feel like the sun is giving you extra energy for your day, which is actually happening.] And vitamin D from sunshine can help your body to absorb certain minerals, which are linked to building stronger bones. Therefore, I suggest you spend more time in the park with your friends, but make sure you apply lots of skin protection, and fill up those water bottles too.
19. What does the passage say about hot sunshine?（关于炽热的阳光，这篇文章说了什么？）
解析：C。录音开头提到，阳光和高温会让人的身体产生一些奇怪的反应（make your body react in some strange ways）。C项是对此内容的同义转述，故为正确答案。
错项排除：A、B、D三项分别利用录音中的beaches、picnics and parks和date设置干扰，但其中的crowded、turn into和creates a wonderful setting在录音中无依据，故均可排除。
20、Question 20 is based on the passage you have just heard.
A Bad breath.
B Excessive sweating.
C Breathing difficulty.
D High blood pressure.
答案解析：
听力原文
(19) [Sunshine and high temperatures can mean picnics and parks and trips to beaches, but they can make your body react in some strange ways.] First, sunshine can actually affect your breath. You may think that summer is the perfect time to go on a date or chat with an attractive boy or girl, (20) [but excessive heat can cause you to lose water, which has been proven to have a pretty unattractive side effect—bad breath.] When you are lacking water, your mouth becomes dry. Bacteria accumulates because there isn’t enough water in your mouth to wash it away. Sunshine can stop you from sweating too. The body’s normal temperature is 36 to 37℃, but if it heats up to 40 to 41 degrees, you may find yourself getting heat stroke. At that point, your heat regulatory system can essentially quit, which stops you from sweating as your body tries to keep water around your vital organs. (21) [However, the sun can have a positive influence on your body by raising your energy levels. You might feel like the sun is giving you extra energy for your day, which is actually happening.] And vitamin D from sunshine can help your body to absorb certain minerals, which are linked to building stronger bones. Therefore, I suggest you spend more time in the park with your friends, but make sure you apply lots of skin protection, and fill up those water bottles too.
20. What does the passage say is a negative side effect of water loss?（根据文章所说，水分流失会导致什么不好的副作用？）
解析：A。录音前半部分提到，过热的天气会导致体内水分流失，从而产生一个非常讨厌的副作用——口臭（bad breath）。A项与此一致，故为正确答案。
错项排除：录音中提到，天气过热会阻止身体出汗，B项与此相悖，故排除。C项Breathing difficulty和D项High blood pressure在录音中无依据，故均可排除。
21、Question 21 is based on the passage you have just heard.
A It protects people against bacteria.
B It provides people with extra energy.
C It accelerates people’s blood circulation.
D It enables people to build up endurance.
答案解析：
听力原文
(19) [Sunshine and high temperatures can mean picnics and parks and trips to beaches, but they can make your body react in some strange ways.] First, sunshine can actually affect your breath. You may think that summer is the perfect time to go on a date or chat with an attractive boy or girl, (20) [but excessive heat can cause you to lose water, which has been proven to have a pretty unattractive side effect—bad breath.] When you are lacking water, your mouth becomes dry. Bacteria accumulates because there isn’t enough water in your mouth to wash it away. Sunshine can stop you from sweating too. The body’s normal temperature is 36 to 37℃, but if it heats up to 40 to 41 degrees, you may find yourself getting heat stroke. At that point, your heat regulatory system can essentially quit, which stops you from sweating as your body tries to keep water around your vital organs. (21) [However, the sun can have a positive influence on your body by raising your energy levels. You might feel like the sun is giving you extra energy for your day, which is actually happening.] And vitamin D from sunshine can help your body to absorb certain minerals, which are linked to building stronger bones. Therefore, I suggest you spend more time in the park with your friends, but make sure you apply lots of skin protection, and fill up those water bottles too.
21. What is said to be a positive effect of sunshine?（文章说阳光有什么积极作用？）
解析：B。录音后半部分提到，太阳可以通过提高人体的能量水平（raising your energy levels）来对身体产生积极影响。后面又提到，太阳会为你提供一整天的额外能量（giving you extra energy for your day）。B项与此内容相符，故为正确答案。
错项排除：A项利用录音中的bacteria设置干扰，但其中的protects people无依据，故排除。C项和D项内容在录音中未提及，故均可排除。
22、Question 22 is based on the passage you have just heard.
A They have a higher chance of joining sports teams.
B They are in the minority among the population.
C They have more disadvantages in getting ahead.
D They are more likely to win in combat sports.
答案解析：
听力原文
Left-handed people can find it inconvenient to do certain things, writing in a notebook, for example. But there are a number of advantages of being left-handed. (22) [Research found that they were over-represented among fighters in combat sports. Left-handed fighters also had higher chances to win.] This confirms the fighter theory. Left-handers may also be better at remembering events. (23) [The explanation is that the two brain spheres of left-handers are more strongly connected.] Being left-handed might be a factor in mathematical ability. (24) [An Italian study found that for simple arithmetic, there was little difference between right- and left-handed performance, but for more difficult problem solving, left-handers won out. No one understands the reason for this.] Left-handed people may think differently. In one study, researchers showed the participants columns of abstract illustrations and asked them which ones they would prefer. Left-handed people were more likely to prefer the images on the left. Right-handed people preferred the ones on the right. Both groups disliked stuff on their opposite side. Left-handers are also over-represented in professional interactive sports. (25) [Researchers have looked at the influence of being left-handed on performance and interactive sports. Those that require the fastest reaction give left-handers the biggest advantage. So, if you have a left-handed child, you should encourage them to play table tennis, baseball and tennis.] Being left-handed maximizes their chances of success in these sports.
22. What does the passage say about left-handed people?（关于左撇子，这篇文章说了什么？）
解析：D。录音开头提到，左撇子在格斗运动员中占有很高的比例。惯用左手的运动员获胜的几率也更高。D项与此内容相符，其中的combat sports原词复现，are more likely to win是对录音中had higher chances to win的同义替换，故D项为正确答案。
错项排除：A项的joining sports teams和B项的in the minority among the population在录音中无依据，故均可排除。短文中说的主要是左撇子的优势，而没有提到劣势，C项内容在录音中未提及，故排除。
23、Question 23 is based on the passage you have just heard.
A Their brain is more powerful than that of right-handed people.
B The left side of their brain is more powerful than its right side.
C Their brain has a stronger connection between its two sides.
D They tend to be a lot more aggressive than right-handed people.
答案解析：
听力原文
Left-handed people can find it inconvenient to do certain things, writing in a notebook, for example. But there are a number of advantages of being left-handed. (22) [Research found that they were over-represented among fighters in combat sports. Left-handed fighters also had higher chances to win.] This confirms the fighter theory. Left-handers may also be better at remembering events. (23) [The explanation is that the two brain spheres of left-handers are more strongly connected.] Being left-handed might be a factor in mathematical ability. (24) [An Italian study found that for simple arithmetic, there was little difference between right- and left-handed performance, but for more difficult problem solving, left-handers won out. No one understands the reason for this.] Left-handed people may think differently. In one study, researchers showed the participants columns of abstract illustrations and asked them which ones they would prefer. Left-handed people were more likely to prefer the images on the left. Right-handed people preferred the ones on the right. Both groups disliked stuff on their opposite side. Left-handers are also over-represented in professional interactive sports. (25) [Researchers have looked at the influence of being left-handed on performance and interactive sports. Those that require the fastest reaction give left-handers the biggest advantage. So, if you have a left-handed child, you should encourage them to play table tennis, baseball and tennis.] Being left-handed maximizes their chances of success in these sports.
23. What is said to be special about left-handed people?（文章说左撇子的特殊之处在于什么？）
解析：C。录音前半部分提到，左撇子的两个大脑半球之间的联系更加紧密（the two brain spheres of left-handers are more strongly connected）。C项与此内容相符，其中的its two sides对应录音中的the two brain spheres，has a stronger connection是对录音中are more strongly connected的同义替换，故C项为正确答案。
错项排除：录音中没有比较左撇子和惯用右手的人谁的大脑更发达，也没有比较左撇子的左脑和右脑哪个更发达，故A项和B项排除。录音中虽然提到左撇子更容易在格斗运动中胜出，但不代表他们更加好斗，D项属于过度引申，故错误。
24、Question 24 is based on the passage you have just heard.
A It is related to their genes.
B It still remains unknown.
C They have a larger brain.
D They are better at reasoning.
答案解析：
听力原文
Left-handed people can find it inconvenient to do certain things, writing in a notebook, for example. But there are a number of advantages of being left-handed. (22) [Research found that they were over-represented among fighters in combat sports. Left-handed fighters also had higher chances to win.] This confirms the fighter theory. Left-handers may also be better at remembering events. (23) [The explanation is that the two brain spheres of left-handers are more strongly connected.] Being left-handed might be a factor in mathematical ability. (24) [An Italian study found that for simple arithmetic, there was little difference between right- and left-handed performance, but for more difficult problem solving, left-handers won out. No one understands the reason for this.] Left-handed people may think differently. In one study, researchers showed the participants columns of abstract illustrations and asked them which ones they would prefer. Left-handed people were more likely to prefer the images on the left. Right-handed people preferred the ones on the right. Both groups disliked stuff on their opposite side. Left-handers are also over-represented in professional interactive sports. (25) [Researchers have looked at the influence of being left-handed on performance and interactive sports. Those that require the fastest reaction give left-handers the biggest advantage. So, if you have a left-handed child, you should encourage them to play table tennis, baseball and tennis.] Being left-handed maximizes their chances of success in these sports.
24. Why are left-handed people better at solving more difficult problems?（为什么左撇子更擅长解答难题？）
解析：B。录音中间位置提到，左撇子更擅长解答难题，但没人知道这是出于何种原因。故正确答案为B。
错项排除：A项中的genes和C项中的larger brain在录音中无依据，故均可排除。文章中只提到了reason，表示“原因”而不是“推理”，故D项排除。
25、Question 25 is based on the passage you have just heard.
A Encourage them to play fast-paced interactive sports.
B Help them fully develop their mathematical abilities.
C Teach them how to perform tasks with their right hand.
D Advise them to choose jobs that require quick reactions.
答案解析：
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Left-handed people can find it inconvenient to do certain things, writing in a notebook, for example. But there are a number of advantages of being left-handed. (22) [Research found that they were over-represented among fighters in combat sports. Left-handed fighters also had higher chances to win.] This confirms the fighter theory. Left-handers may also be better at remembering events. (23) [The explanation is that the two brain spheres of left-handers are more strongly connected.] Being left-handed might be a factor in mathematical ability. (24) [An Italian study found that for simple arithmetic, there was little difference between right- and left-handed performance, but for more difficult problem solving, left-handers won out. No one understands the reason for this.] Left-handed people may think differently. In one study, researchers showed the participants columns of abstract illustrations and asked them which ones they would prefer. Left-handed people were more likely to prefer the images on the left. Right-handed people preferred the ones on the right. Both groups disliked stuff on their opposite side. Left-handers are also over-represented in professional interactive sports. (25) [Researchers have looked at the influence of being left-handed on performance and interactive sports. Those that require the fastest reaction give left-handers the biggest advantage. So, if you have a left-handed child, you should encourage them to play table tennis, baseball and tennis.] Being left-handed maximizes their chances of success in these sports.
25. What should parents do about a left-handed child?（父母应该如何对待惯用左手的小孩？）
解析：A。录音结尾说到，在互动性专业运动中，左撇子占比也更高。研究人员发现那些需要给出最快反应的运动（Those that require the fastest reaction）让左撇子表现出最大的优势。所以如果发现孩子是左撇子，父母应该鼓励他们从事这类运动。由此可知，父母应该鼓励自己惯用左手的孩子从事一些需要给出快速反应的互动体育运动。A项与此内容相符，故为正确答案。
错项排除：录音中只提到左撇子数学能力更强，并没有说让父母们帮助自己的孩子提升数学能力，故排除B项。C项在录音中无依据，故排除。录音中没有提到应该建议孩子们选择什么样的工作，D项属于无中生有，故排除。
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