Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension
1、Question 1 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A He will give the woman some tips on the game.
B The woman has good reason to quit the game.
C He is willing to play chess with the woman.
D The woman should go on playing chess.
答案解析：
Conversation One
W: I’m going to give up playing chess, I lost again today.
M: Just because you lost? Is that any reason to quit?
(1). What does the man imply?
解析：推理判断题。男士说Just because you lost? Is that any reason to quit?（就因为输了吗？那能成为放弃的理由吗？）言外之意就是，男士不希望女士放弃下棋，其他干扰项没有在对话中提到过，故选D。
2、Question 2 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A The man can forward the mail to Mary.
B She can call Mary to take care of the mail.
C Mary probably knows Sally's new address.
D She would like to resume contact with Sally.
答案解析：
Conversation Two
M: Do you know Sally’s new address? She’s got some mail here and I’d like to forward it to her.
W: Well, we’ve not been in touch for quite a while. Let’s see. Mary should know it.
(2 ). What does the woman mean?
解析：推理判断题。由对话可知，Sally有几封邮件，但是她换了邮件地址，于是男士问女士是否知道她的新地址。女士的回答Mary should know it中，it指的是new address，因此C项（Mary可能知道Sally的新地址）符合题意。
3、Question 3 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A His handwriting has a unique style.
B His notes are not easy to read.
C He did not attend today's class.
D He is very pleased to be able to help.
答案解析：
Conversation Three
W: I missed classes this morning. Could you please lend me your notes?
M: My notes? You’ve never seen my handwriting, have you?
(3 ). What does the man imply?
解析：推理判断题，女士问男士是否可以借她笔记，男士回答说You’ve never seen my handwriting, have you?（你看过写的字吧，对吧？）言外之意为男士的笔迹并不工整，与B选项（他的笔记读起来不容易）相符，C、D两个选项为干扰项。
4、Question 4 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A The man had better choose another restaurant.
B The new restaurant is a perfect place for dating.
C The new restaurant caught her fancy immediately.
D The man has good taste in choosing the restaurant.
答案解析：
Conversation Four
M: I’m taking my girlfriend to the fancy new restaurant for her birthday tonight.
W: I went there last weekend. I found it rather disappointing.
(4 ). What does the woman mean?
解析：推理判断题，男士说要今晚带女朋友去一家新饭店庆祝生日，而根据女士所说I found it rather disappointing（这家饭店很让人失望）可知，女士对这家饭店持否定态度，也就是说她不建议男士去那家饭店，与A项（男士最好换一家饭店）相符。
5、Question 5 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A He has been looking forward to spring.
B He has been waiting for the winter sale.
C He will clean the woman's boots for spring.
D He will help the woman put things away.
答案解析：
Conversation Five
W: Winter is over at last. Time to put away my gloves and boots.
M: I have been waiting for this for months.
(5 ). What does the man mean?
解析：推理判断题，男士回答中的“this”指的是女士所说的“脱掉手套和靴子”，加上女士所说的Winter is over.（冬天结束了。）由两者可推知，男士期待春天的来临，故选A。
6、Question 6 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A A. The woman is rather forgetful.
B B. The man appreciates the woman's help.
C C. The man often lends books to the woman.
D D. The woman often works overtime at weekends.
答案解析：
Conversation Six
W: Thank you for bringing the books back.
M: I thought you’d need them over the weekend. Many thanks to letting me use them.
(6). What do we learn from the conversation?
解析：细节理解题，要做这道题首先要弄清：书是谁的？女士感谢男士把书拿回来，而男士感谢女士让他使用这些书。由此可知，书是男士从女士那里借来的，男士在还书的同时表达了谢意，因此选B。
7、Question 7 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A Go to work on foot.
B Take a sightseeing trip.
C Start work earlier than usual.
D Take a walk when the weather is nice.
答案解析：
Conversation Seven
W: Are you working flexible hours?
M: No, I'm not. The weather today is so nice, so I decided to walk to work, and that meant I had to leave an hour earlier than usual.
(7 ). What did the man decide to do?
解析：细节理解题，这段对话的重点在男士所说的话中。他的意思是，今天天气非常好，所以他决定走路去上班，而这样的话，他必须比平时提前半小时出发。由此可推断出选walk to work和A项的go to work on foot为同义替换；C为干扰项，对话中未提及start work earlier。
Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension
8、Question 8 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A The plane is going to land at another airport.
B All flights have been delayed due to bad weather.
C Temporary closing has disturbed the airport's operation.
D The airport's management is in real need of improvement.
答案解析：
Conversation Eight
W: Our plane has been circling for a long time. Why did it delay?
M: The airport was closed for a while this morning, and then things are still not back to normal.
(8). What does the man mean?
解析：细节理解题。由对话可知，对话的场景是在飞机上。女士问男士为什么飞机盘旋了很长时间，男士说今天早上机场关闭了一会儿，还没有恢复正常，可知对话发生在机场，选C。C中的temporary closing 和closed for a while为同义替换。
9、Question 9 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A It specializes in safety from leaks.
B It is headquartered in London.
C It has a partnership with LCP.
D It has a chemical processing plant.
答案解析：
W: Good Morning, this is TGC!
M: Good morning, Walter Barry here, calling from London. Could I speak to Mr. Grand, please?
W: Who's calling, please?
M: Walter Barry, from London.
W: What is it about, please?
M: Well, (9) I understand that your company has a chemical processing plant. My own company LCP, Liquid Control Products, is a leader in safety from leaks in the field of chemical processing. (10) I'd like to speak to Mr. Grand to discuss ways in which we could help TGC to protect itself from such problems and save money at the same time.
W: Yes, I see. Well, Mr.Grand is not available just now.
M: Can you tell me when I could reach him?
W: He's very busy for the next few days. Then he'll be away in New York. So it's difficult to give you a time.
M: Could I speak to someone else, perhaps?
W: Who, in particular?
M: A colleague, for example?
W: (11) You are speaking to his personal assistant. I can deal with calls for Mr. Grand.
M: Yes, well, could I ring him tomorrow?
W: No, I'm sorry. He won't be free tomorrow. Listen, let me suggest something. (12) You send us details of your products and services, together with references from other companies. And then we'll contact you.
M: Yes, that's very kind of you. I have your address.
W: Very good, Mr?
M: Barry. Walter Barry, from LCP in London.
W: Right, Mr. Barry. We look forward to hearing from you.
M: Thank you, goodbye.
W: Bye.
(9). What do we learn about the woman’s company?
解析：细节理解题。根据原文男士说I understand that your company has a chemical processing plant可知，女士的公司有个化学加工厂，与D选项It has a chemical processing plant（有个化学加工厂）信息一致。
10、Question 10 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A He is Mr.Grand's friend.
B He is a safety inspector.
C He is a salesman.
D He is a chemist.
答案解析：
W: Good Morning, this is TGC!
M: Good morning, Walter Barry here, calling from London. Could I speak to Mr. Grand, please?
W: Who's calling, please?
M: Walter Barry, from London.
W: What is it about, please?
M: Well, (9) I understand that your company has a chemical processing plant. My own company LCP, Liquid Control Products, is a leader in safety from leaks in the field of chemical processing. (10) I'd like to speak to Mr. Grand to discuss ways in which we could help TGC to protect itself from such problems and save money at the same time.
W: Yes, I see. Well, Mr.Grand is not available just now.
M: Can you tell me when I could reach him?
W: He's very busy for the next few days. Then he'll be away in New York. So it's difficult to give you a time.
M: Could I speak to someone else, perhaps?
W: Who, in particular?
M: A colleague, for example?
W: (11) You are speaking to his personal assistant. I can deal with calls for Mr. Grand.
M: Yes, well, could I ring him tomorrow?
W: No, I'm sorry. He won't be free tomorrow. Listen, let me suggest something. (12) You send us details of your products and services, together with references from other companies. And then we'll contact you.
M: Yes, that's very kind of you. I have your address.
W: Very good, Mr?
M: Barry. Walter Barry, from LCP in London.
W: Right, Mr. Barry. We look forward to hearing from you.
M: Thank you, goodbye.
W: Bye.
(10). What do we learn about the man?
解析：推理判断题。根据原文I＇d like to speak to Mr. Grand to discuss ways in which we could help TGC to protect itself from suh problems and save money at the same time可知，他想跟Mr. Grand讨论一下如何保护TGC以泄防露并节省资金的方法，其实是在婉转地推销产品和服务，由此可知男士从事销售工作，选C。salesman意为销售人员。
11、Question 11 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A Director of the safety department.
B Mr. Grand's personal assistant.
C Head of the personnel department.
D The public relations officer.
答案解析：
W: Good Morning, this is TGC!
M: Good morning, Walter Barry here, calling from London. Could I speak to Mr. Grand, please?
W: Who's calling, please?
M: Walter Barry, from London.
W: What is it about, please?
M: Well, (9) I understand that your company has a chemical processing plant. My own company LCP, Liquid Control Products, is a leader in safety from leaks in the field of chemical processing. (10) I'd like to speak to Mr. Grand to discuss ways in which we could help TGC to protect itself from such problems and save money at the same time.
W: Yes, I see. Well, Mr.Grand is not available just now.
M: Can you tell me when I could reach him?
W: He's very busy for the next few days. Then he'll be away in New York. So it's difficult to give you a time.
M: Could I speak to someone else, perhaps?
W: Who, in particular?
M: A colleague, for example?
W: (11) You are speaking to his personal assistant. I can deal with calls for Mr. Grand.
M: Yes, well, could I ring him tomorrow?
W: No, I'm sorry. He won't be free tomorrow. Listen, let me suggest something. (12) You send us details of your products and services, together with references from other companies. And then we'll contact you.
M: Yes, that's very kind of you. I have your address.
W: Very good, Mr?
M: Barry. Walter Barry, from LCP in London.
W: Right, Mr. Barry. We look forward to hearing from you.
M: Thank you, goodbye.
W: Bye.
(11). What is the woman’s position in her company?
解析：细节理解题。问题为：女士在公司里的是什么职位？根据原文You are speaking to his personal assistant可知，女士说男士正在谈话的对象是Mr. Grand的私人助理，也就是她本人，与B选项（女士是Mr. Grand的私人助理）意思一致。
12、Question 12 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A Walt for Mr.Grand to call back.
B Leave a message for Mr.Grand.
C Provide details of their products and services.
D Send a comprehensive description of their work.
答案解析：
W: Good Morning, this is TGC!
M: Good morning, Walter Barry here, calling from London. Could I speak to Mr. Grand, please?
W: Who's calling, please?
M: Walter Barry, from London.
W: What is it about, please?
M: Well, (9) I understand that your company has a chemical processing plant. My own company LCP, Liquid Control Products, is a leader in safety from leaks in the field of chemical processing. (10) I'd like to speak to Mr. Grand to discuss ways in which we could help TGC to protect itself from such problems and save money at the same time.
W: Yes, I see. Well, Mr.Grand is not available just now.
M: Can you tell me when I could reach him?
W: He's very busy for the next few days. Then he'll be away in New York. So it's difficult to give you a time.
M: Could I speak to someone else, perhaps?
W: Who, in particular?
M: A colleague, for example?
W: (11) You are speaking to his personal assistant. I can deal with calls for Mr. Grand.
M: Yes, well, could I ring him tomorrow?
W: No, I'm sorry. He won't be free tomorrow. Listen, let me suggest something. (12) You send us details of your products and services, together with references from other companies. And then we'll contact you.
M: Yes, that's very kind of you. I have your address.
W: Very good, Mr?
M: Barry. Walter Barry, from LCP in London.
W: Right, Mr. Barry. We look forward to hearing from you.
M: Thank you, goodbye.
W: Bye.
(12). What does the woman suggest the man do?
解析：细节理解题。问题为：女士建议男士做什么？根据对话中You send us details of your products and services, together with references from other companies（你把你的产品和服务细节，还有其他公司的参考信息发给我们）可知，女士建议男士把他们公司的产品和服务信息发过来，与C（提供男士公司的产品和服务的细节）一致。D选项表述不准确。
13、Question 13 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A She learned playing the violin from a famous French musician.
B She dreamed of working and living in a European country.
C She read a lot about European musicians and their music.
D She listened to recordings of many European orchestras.
答案解析：
M: Miss Yamada, (13) did you ever think that you would find yourself living and working in the western world?
W: (13) No, not really, although I've always listened to recordings of great orchestras from Europe.
M: (13) So you enjoyed classical music even when you were very young?
W: (13) Oh, yes. I was only a child.
M: You were born in 1955. Is that right?
W: Yes, (14) I began violin lessons at school when I was 6.
M: As young as that. Did you like it?
W: Oh, yes. Very much.
M: When did you first play on your own? I mean, when did you give your first performance?
W: I think I was 8...? No, 9. I just had my birthday a week before, and my father had bought me a new violin. I played a small piece at the school concert.
M: Did you know then that you would become a professional violinist?
W: Yes, I think so. I enjoy playing the violin very much, and I didn't mind practicing, sometimes three or four hours a day.
M: And when did you first come to Europe?
W: I was very lucky. When I was fifteen, I won a scholarship to a college in Paris. That was for a three-year course.
M: How did your parents feel about that?
W: I think they were pleased and worried at the same time. (15) It was the chance of a lifetime. But of course I would be thousands of miles from home. Anyway, I studied in Paris for three years and then went back to Tokyo.
(13). What do we know about the woman before she went to Europe?
解析：细节理解题。问题为：我们都知道些关于女士来欧洲前的什么事情？根据原文前四段对话，男士问女士以前有没有想过在西方生活和工作，女士说未曾想过，但以前一直听管弦乐队的唱片，男士追问女士是不是从小就喜欢古典音乐，而女士回答是的。因此从原文可知，女士从小开始就一直听欧洲管弦乐队的唱片，D项（她听过很多欧洲管弦乐队的唱片）正确。
14、Question 14 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A She began taking violin lessons as a small child.
B She was a pupil of a famous European violinist.
C She gave her first performance with her father.
D She became a professional violinist at fifteen.
答案解析：
M: Miss Yamada, (13) did you ever think that you would find yourself living and working in the western world?
W: (13) No, not really, although I've always listened to recordings of great orchestras from Europe.
M: (13) So you enjoyed classical music even when you were very young?
W: (13) Oh, yes. I was only a child.
M: You were born in 1955. Is that right?
W: Yes, (14) I began violin lessons at school when I was 6.
M: As young as that. Did you like it?
W: Oh, yes. Very much.
M: When did you first play on your own? I mean, when did you give your first performance?
W: I think I was 8...? No, 9. I just had my birthday a week before, and my father had bought me a new violin. I played a small piece at the school concert.
M: Did you know then that you would become a professional violinist?
W: Yes, I think so. I enjoy playing the violin very much, and I didn't mind practicing, sometimes three or four hours a day.
M: And when did you first come to Europe?
W: I was very lucky. When I was fifteen, I won a scholarship to a college in Paris. That was for a three-year course.
M: How did your parents feel about that?
W: I think they were pleased and worried at the same time. (15) It was the chance of a lifetime. But of course I would be thousands of miles from home. Anyway, I studied in Paris for three years and then went back to Tokyo.
(14). What does the woman say about her music experience?
解析：细节理解题。根据原文I began violin lessons at school when I was 6.可知，女士六岁时就开始上小提琴课，而A（她还是小孩时就开始上小提琴课）与原文信息一致。
15、Question 15 is based on the conversation you have just heard.
A It gave her a chance to explore the city.
B It was the chance of a lifetime.
C It was a great challenge to her.
D It helped her learn classical French music.
答案解析：
M: Miss Yamada, (13) did you ever think that you would find yourself living and working in the western world?
W: (13) No, not really, although I've always listened to recordings of great orchestras from Europe.
M: (13) So you enjoyed classical music even when you were very young?
W: (13) Oh, yes. I was only a child.
M: You were born in 1955. Is that right?
W: Yes, (14) I began violin lessons at school when I was 6.
M: As young as that. Did you like it?
W: Oh, yes. Very much.
M: When did you first play on your own? I mean, when did you give your first performance?
W: I think I was 8...? No, 9. I just had my birthday a week before, and my father had bought me a new violin. I played a small piece at the school concert.
M: Did you know then that you would become a professional violinist?
W: Yes, I think so. I enjoy playing the violin very much, and I didn't mind practicing, sometimes three or four hours a day.
M: And when did you first come to Europe?
W: I was very lucky. When I was fifteen, I won a scholarship to a college in Paris. That was for a three-year course.
M: How did your parents feel about that?
W: I think they were pleased and worried at the same time. (15) It was the chance of a lifetime. But of course I would be thousands of miles from home. Anyway, I studied in Paris for three years and then went back to Tokyo.
(15). What does the woman say about her study in Paris?
解析：细节理解题。问题为：女士关于她在巴黎的求学生涯说了些什么？根据对话中It was the chance of a lifetime.（这是千载难逢的机会。）可知，B选择正确。it指代的是在巴黎求学。
Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension
16、Question 16 is based on the passage you have just heard.
A There are mysterious stories behind his works.
B There are many misunderstandings about him.
C His works have no match worldwide.
D His personal history is little known.
答案解析：
What makes a person famous? This is a mystery that many people have carefully thought about. All kinds of myths surround the lives of well-known people. Most people are familiar with the works of William Shakespeare, one of the greatest English writers of the 16th and 17th centuries. (16) Yet how many know Shakespeare the person, the man behind the works? After centuries of research, scholars are still trying to discover Shakespeare's personal history. It is not easily found in his writings. Authors of the time could not protect their works. An acting company, for example, could change a play if they wanted to. Nowadays, writers have copyrights that protect their work.
Many myths arose about Shakespeare. Some said he had no formal education. Others believed that he began his career by tending the horses of wealthy men. All of these myths are interesting, but are they true? Probably not. (17) Shakespeare's father was a respected man in Stratford-on-Avon, a member of the town council. He sent young William to grammar school. Most people of Elizabethan times did not continue beyond grammar school; so, Shakespeare did have, at least, an average education. (18) Some parts of Shakespeare's life will always remain unknown. The Great London Fire of 1666 burned many important documents that could have been a source of clues. We will always be left with many questions and few facts.
(16). What does the speaker say about William Shakespeare?
解析： 推理判断题。题目为：说话者说了关于莎士比亚的什么信息？原文第一段中Yet how many know Shakespeare the person, the man behind the works? After centuries of research, scholars are still trying to discover Shakespeare's personal history.可知，学者仍在研究莎士比亚的个人史，因此可以推测莎士比亚的个人史鲜为人知，D项（他的个人史很少有人知道）符合题意。
17、Question 17 is based on the passage you have just heard.
A He moved to Stratford-on-Avon in his childhood.
B He failed to go beyond grammar school.
C He was a member of the town council.
D He once worked in a well-known acting company.
答案解析：
What makes a perSon famous? This is a mystery that many people have carefully thought about. All kinds of myths surround the lives of well-known people. Most people are familiar with the works of William Shakespeare, one of the greatest English writers of the 16th and 17th centuries. (16) Yet how many know Shakespeare the person, the man behind the works? After centuries of research, scholars are still trying to discover Shakespeare's personal history. It is not easily found in his writings. Authors of the time could not protect their works. An acting company, for example, could change a play if they wanted to. Nowadays, writers have copyrights that protect their work.
Many myths arose about Shakespeare.Some said he had no formal education. Others believed that he began his career by tending the horses of wealthy men. All of these myths are interesting, but are they true? Probably not. (17) Shakespeare's father was a respected man in Stratford-on-Avon, a member of the town council. He sent young William to grammar school. Most people of Elizabethan times did not continue beyond grammar school; so, Shakespeare did have, at least, an average education. (18) Some parts of Shakespeare's life will always remain unknown. The Great London Fire of 1666 burned many important documents that could have been a source of clues. We will always be left with many questions and few facts.
(17). What do we learn about Shakespeare’s father?
解析：细节理解题。根据原文可知，莎士比亚的父亲是埃文河畔受人尊敬的人，而且是斯特拉特福议会的成员。选项C与原文完全一致，因此选择C项。
18、Question 18 is based on the passage you have just heard.
A Writers of his time had no means to protect their works.
B Possible sources of clues about him were lost in a fire.
C His works were adapted beyond recognition.
D People of his time had little interest in him.
答案解析：
What makes a perSon famous? This is a mystery that many people have carefully thought about. All kinds of myths surround the lives of well-known people. Most people are familiar with the works of William Shakespeare, one of the greatest English writers of the 16th and 17th centuries. (16) Yet how many know Shakespeare the person, the man behind the works? After centuries of research, scholars are still trying to discover Shakespeare's personal history. It is not easily found in his writings. Authors of the time could not protect their works. An acting company, for example, could change a play if they wanted to. Nowadays, writers have copyrights that protect their work.
Many myths arose about Shakespeare.Some said he had no formal education. Others believed that he began his career by tending the horses of wealthy men. All of these myths are interesting, but are they true? Probably not. (17) Shakespeare's father was a respected man in Stratford-on-Avon, a member of the town council. He sent young William to grammar school. Most people of Elizabethan times did not continue beyond grammar school; so, Shakespeare did have, at least, an average education. (18) Some parts of Shakespeare's life will always remain unknown. The Great London Fire of 1666 burned many important documents that could have been a source of clues. We will always be left with many questions and few facts.
(18). Why does the speaker say parts of Shakespeare’s life will remain a mystery?
解析：本题为细节题。问题为：讲话者为什么说莎士比亚的部分个人生活会永远成谜？根据原文最后一句Some parts of Shakespeare's life will always remain unknown.可知，莎士比亚的部分生活会一直成为未知。之后交代了莎士比亚部分个人生活成谜的原因。根据The Great London Fire of 1666 burned many important documents that could have been a source of clues.可知，很多重要的文件在一场大火中烧毁了。B选项（可能关于莎士比亚的一些资料被大火烧毁了）与原文信息完全一致。
19、Question 19 is based on the passage you have just heard.
A Theft.
B Cheating.
C Air crash.
D Road accidents.
答案解析：
Wherever you go and for whatever reason, it's important to be safe. (19) While the majority of people you will meet when travelling are sure to be friendly and welcoming, there are dangers—theft being the most common.
Just as in your home country, do not expect everyone you meet to be friendly and helpful. It's important to prepare for your trip in advance and to take precautions while you are travelling. (20) As you prepare for your trip, make sure you have the right paperwork. You don't want to get to your destination only to find you have the wrong visa, or worse, that your passport isn't valid any more. Also, make sure you travel with proper medical insurance, so that if you are sick or injured during your travels, you will be able to get treatment. If you want to drive while you are abroad, make sure you have an international driver's license.
(21) When you get to your destination, use official transport. Always go to bus and taxi stands. Don't accept rides from strangers who offer you a lift. If there is no meter in the taxi, agree on a price before you get in. If you prefer to stay in cheap hotels while travelling, make sure you can lock the door of your room from the inside. Finally, remember to smile. It's the friendliest and most sincere form of communication, and is sure to be understood in any part of the world!
(19). What is mentioned as a most common danger when people go travelling abroad?
解析：细节理解题。问题为：根据文章，人们出国旅行时最常见的危险是什么？根据原文While the majority of people you will meet when travelling... there are dangers—theft being the most common.可知，人们在旅行中会遇到各种危险，其中偷窃是最常见的。A项直接在原文中出现，为正确答案。
20、Question 20 is based on the passage you have just heard.
A Learn the local customs.
B Make hotel reservations.
C Book tickets well in advance.
D Have the right documents.
答案解析：
Wherever you go and for whatever reason, it's important to be safe. (19) While the majority of people you will meet when travelling are sure to be friendly and welcoming, there are dangers—theft being the most common.
Just as in your home country, do not expect everyone you meet to be friendly and helpful. It's important to prepare for your trip in advance and to take precautions while you are travelling. (20) As you prepare for your trip, make sure you have the right paperwork. You don't want to get to your destination only to find you have the wrong visa, or worse, that your passport isn't valid any more. Also, make sure you travel with proper medical insurance, so that if you are sick or injured during your travels, you will be able to get treatment. If you want to drive while you are abroad, make sure you have an international driver's license.
(21) When you get to your destination, use official transport. Always go to bus and taxi stands. Don't accept rides from strangers who offer you a lift. If there is no meter in the taxi, agree on a price before you get in. If you prefer to stay in cheap hotels while travelling, make sure you can lock the door of your room from the inside. Finally, remember to smile. It's the friendliest and most sincere form of communication, and is sure to be understood in any part of the world!
(20). What is the most important thing to do when you prepare for your trip abroad?
解析：细节理解题，问题为：准备出国旅行时最重要的事是什么？根据文中As you prepare for your trip, make sure you have the right paperwork.可知，准备旅行时，准备好文书文档。其中的关键词是make sure和the right paperwork，由此可知正确选项是D（拥有正确的文档），其中paperwork和documents是同义替换，都表示“文档”。
21、Question 21 is based on the passage you have just heard.
A Contact your agent.
B Get a lift if possible.
C Use official transport.
D Have a friend meet you.
答案解析：
Wherever you go and for whatever reason, it's important to be safe. (19) While the majority of people you will meet when travelling are sure to be friendly and welcoming, there are dangers—theft being the most common.
Just as in your home country, do not expect everyone you meet to be friendly and helpful. It's important to prepare for your trip in advance and to take precautions while you are travelling. (20) As you prepare for your trip, make sure you have the right paperwork. You don't want to get to your destination only to find you have the wrong visa, or worse, that your passport isn't valid any more. Also, make sure you travel with proper medical insurance, so that if you are sick or injured during your travels, you will be able to get treatment. If you want to drive while you are abroad, make sure you have an international driver's license.
(21) When you get to your destination, use official transport. Always go to bus and taxi stands. Don't accept rides from strangers who offer you a lift. If there is no meter in the taxi, agree on a price before you get in. If you prefer to stay in cheap hotels while travelling, make sure you can lock the door of your room from the inside. Finally, remember to smile. It's the friendliest and most sincere form of communication, and is sure to be understood in any part of the world!
(21). What does the speaker suggest you do when you arrive at your destination?
解析：细节理解题。问题为：讲话者对你到了目的地以后有什么建议？根据第三段开头原文When you get to your destination, use official transport可知，到了目的地以后，乘坐正规的交通工具，而C选项use official transport与原文完全一致，所以正确。
22、Question 22 is based on the passage you have just heard.
A Cut down production cost.
B Sell inexpensive products.
C Specialise in gold ornaments.
D Refine the taste of his goods.
答案解析：
(25) The British are supposed to be famous for laughing at themselves, but even their sense of humour has a limit, as the British retailer Gerald Ratner found out to his cost. (22) When Ratner took over his father's chain of 130 jewelry shops in 1984, he introduced a very clear company policy. He decided that his shops should sell downmarket products at the lowest possible prices. It was a great success.The British public loved his cheap gold earrings and his tasteless silver ornaments. By 1991, Ratner's company had 2,400 shops and it was worth over 680 million pounds. But in April of that year, Gerald Ratner made a big mistake. (23) At a big meeting of top British businesspeople, he showed up and explained the secret of his success. "People say 'How can we sell our goods for such a low price?' I say 'Because they are absolute rubbish.'" His audience roared with laughter. But the British newspapers and the British public were not so amused. (24) People felt insulted and stayed away from Ratner's shops. Sales fell and 6 months after his speech, Ratner's share price had fallen by 42%. The following year, things got worse and Gerald Rather was forced to resign. By the end of 1992, he lost his company, his career and his house. Even worse, 25,000 of his employees had lost their jobs. (25) It had been a very expensive joke.
(22). What did Gerald Ratner decide to do when he took over his father’s shops?
解析：细节理解题。问题为：Gerald Ratner在接管了他父亲的店后做了什么决定？根据原文When Ratner took over his father＇s chain of 130 jewelry shops in 1984, he introduced a very clear company policy. He decided that his shops should sell downmarket products at the lowest possible prices.可知，Ratner在1984年接受管他父亲的130家连锁珠宝店后，他采取了一种非常明确的公司政策，就是把低档产品用能接受的最低价卖出）由downmarket（低档产品的）和the lowest possible prices（最低的价格）可选出B项正确。
23、Question 23 is based on the passage you have just heard.
A At a national press conference.
B During a live television interview.
C During a local sales promotion campaign.
D At a meeting of top British businesspeople.
答案解析：
(25) The British are supposed to be famous for laughing at themselves, but even their sense of humour has a limit, as the British retailer Gerald Ratner found out to his cost. (22) When Ratner took over his father's chain of 130 jewelry shops in 1984, he introduced a very clear company policy. He decided that his shops should sell downmarket products at the lowest possible prices. It was a great success.The British public loved his cheap gold earrings and his tasteless silver ornaments. By 1991, Ratner's company had 2,400 shops and it was worth over 680 million pounds. But in April of that year, Gerald Ratner made a big mistake. (23) At a big meeting of top British businesspeople, he showed up and explained the secret of his success. "People say 'How can we sell our goods for such a low price?' I say 'Because they are absolute rubbish.'" His audience roared with laughter. But the British newspapers and the British public were not so amused. (24) People felt insulted and stayed away from Ratner's shops. Sales fell and 6 months after his speech, Ratner's share price had fallen by 42%. The following year, things got worse and Gerald Rather was forced to resign. By the end of 1992, he lost his company, his career and his house. Even worse, 25,000 of his employees had lost their jobs. (25) It had been a very expensive joke.
(23). On what occasion did Gerald Ratner explain the secret of his success?
解析：细节理解题。题目为：Gerald Ratner在什么场合下解释了他成功的秘密？根据原文At a big meeting of top British businesspeople, he showed up and explained the secret of his success可知，在一次英国顶尖商人的大型会议中，他出席并解释了他成功的秘密。选项D与原文完全一致。
24、Question 24 is based on the passage you have just heard.
A Insulted.
B Puzzled.
C Distressed.
D Discouraged.
答案解析：
(25) The British are supposed to be famous for laughing at themselves, but even their sense of humour has a limit, as the British retailer Gerald Ratner found out to his cost. (22) When Ratner took over his father's chain of 130 jewelry shops in 1984, he introduced a very clear company policy. He decided that his shops should sell downmarket products at the lowest possible prices. It was a great success.The British public loved his cheap gold earrings and his tasteless silver ornaments. By 1991, Ratner's company had 2,400 shops and it was worth over 680 million pounds. But in April of that year, Gerald Ratner made a big mistake. (23) At a big meeting of top British businesspeople, he showed up and explained the secret of his success. "People say 'How can we sell our goods for such a low price?' I say 'Because they are absolute rubbish.'" His audience roared with laughter. But the British newspapers and the British public were not so amused. (24) People felt insulted and stayed away from Ratner's shops. Sales fell and 6 months after his speech, Ratner's share price had fallen by 42%. The following year, things got worse and Gerald Rather was forced to resign. By the end of 1992, he lost his company, his career and his house. Even worse, 25,000 of his employees had lost their jobs. (25) It had been a very expensive joke.
(24). How did people feel when they learned of Gerald Ratner’s remarks?
解析：细节理解题。根据原文中People felt insulted and stayed away from Ratner＇s shops可知，人们感觉受到了侮辱，并对他的店敬而远之。A选项即是被侮辱的意思，与原文内容一致。
25、Question 25 is based on the passage you have just heard.
A The words of some businesspeople are just rubbish.
B He who never learns from the past is bound to fail.
C There should be a limit to one's sense of humour.
D He is not laughed at, that laughs at himself first.
答案解析：
(25) The British are supposed to be famous for laughing at themselves, but even their sense of humour has a limit, as the British retailer Gerald Ratner found out to his cost. (22) When Ratner took over his father's chain of 130 jewelry shops in 1984, he introduced a very clear company policy. He decided that his shops should sell downmarket products at the lowest possible prices. It was a great success.The British public loved his cheap gold earrings and his tasteless silver ornaments. By 1991, Ratner's company had 2,400 shops and it was worth over 680 million pounds. But in April of that year, Gerald Ratner made a big mistake. (23) At a big meeting of top British businesspeople, he showed up and explained the secret of his success. "People say 'How can we sell our goods for such a low price?' I say 'Because they are absolute rubbish.'" His audience roared with laughter. But the British newspapers and the British public were not so amused. (24) People felt insulted and stayed away from Ratner's shops. Sales fell and 6 months after his speech, Ratner's share price had fallen by 42%. The following year, things got worse and Gerald Rather was forced to resign. By the end of 1992, he lost his company, his career and his house. Even worse, 25,000 of his employees had lost their jobs. (25) It had been a very expensive joke.
(25). What does the story of Gerald Ratner suggest?
解析：推理判断题。题目为：Gerald Ratner的故事揭示了什么？短文首句The British are supposed to be famous for laughing at themselves, but even their sense of humour has a limit, as the British retailer Gerald Ratner found out to his cost（英国人以自嘲闻名，但是即使他们的幽默感也有个限度，因为英国经销商Gerald Ratner为他的玩笑付出了代价）点明了主旨，即玩笑要有限度，并用Gerald Ratner的例子进行了论证。最后一句It had been a very expensive joke，即Ratner的一句玩笑话的代价太过高昂，C选项（人的幽默感要有个限度）符合题意。
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