The countries have made a trade agreement that will greatly () the development of thei
The countries have made a trade agreement that will greatly () the development of their economies.
A、hides
B、helps
C、benefits
D、stops
The countries have made a trade agreement that will greatly () the development of their economies.
A、hides
B、helps
C、benefits
D、stops
In many developing countries, people fall sick because ______.
A.they don't absorb enough micronutrients from their diet
B.they don't have plants that take up metal in their tissues
C.there is no locoweed in their countries
D.there is no iron and zinc containing in their food
听力原文:W: Have you traveled much?
M: Well, I've been around the world several times!
W: What countries have you visited then?
M: I have been to France, Italy, Japan, and Ireland.
W: Why did you visit them? Was this just for vacation or work?
M: Have you ever been to Britain on vacation?
W: Oh, yes. I've often been to Britain.
Questions8: How many countries are mentioned in the conversation?
(11)
A.Three.
B.Four.
C.Five.
D.Six.
M: I think it's a good idea. I mean, the world has already done a big, big effort to forget debt to countries heavily indebted and with low income. And that has given good chances to countries to get out of poverty.
W: Aren't you afraid that might set a bad example, and moreover, be unfair to countries that have handled their debt responsibly?
M: No. Because forgiveness is attached to a procedure of policy. The world countries decided to forgive very low-income countries of the debt. But to be able do that, those low-income countries have to get into programs with the IMF to be able to complete that process. And so there ... they change their economies, they liberalize their economies; they have sound financial and banking rules and systems. The help they're going to get from international solidarity will not be wasted.
W: No worry at all? I mean ...
M: We're human beings.
What is the conversation mainly about?
A.The relationship between England and the United States.
B.The low income in some countries.
C.The financial and banking rules and systems.
D.The forgiveness of the low-income countries' debt.
听力原文:M: This is a great way to meet new people.
W: Yes, it is. I like the way that people have brought dishes from their own countries to share with others.
Q: Where are the man and woman most likely to be?
(16)
A.In a hotel room.
B.In a restaurant.
C.At a disco.
D.At a party.
听力原文:W: Hi, Mr. Wells.
M: Good morning, Xiao Min.
W: I heard that you are going to travel to Singapore?
M: Right after your Spring Festival.
W: Then when will you be back?
M: I've no idea. There are still lots of countries on my plan to visit.
W: So how many countries have you finished?
M: China is the third station, and I have stayed here for more than half a year till the Festival.
W: Will you come back again?
M: Surely I will.
(12)
A.One.
B.Two.
C.Three.
D.Four.
Section B
Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should choose the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D.
听力原文:W: Hi, Mr. Wells.
M: Good morning, Xiao Min.
W: I heard that you are going to travel to Singapore?
M: Right after your Spring Festival.
W: Then when will you be back?
M: I've no idea. There are still lots of countries on my plan to visit.
W: So how many countries have you finished?
M: China is the third station, and I have stayed here for more than half a year till the Festival.
W: Will you come back again?
M: Surely I will.
(6)
A.One.
B.Two.
C.Three.
D.Four.
W: Last year I visited Europe. It was interesting to see the ancient ruins there, too.
M: When I look at our country's history, I begin to sense what a young country the States really is.
W: Yes. There are many countries whose histories were ancient when ours was just beginning.
M: The first English settlers arrived in America about the time the last Chinese dynasty began.
W: I believe one reason America has been able to be so successful in so many aspects is that it had no ancient traditions to bind it down.
M: Why would you say that? The settlers to America came from countries all over the world and must have brought their traditions with them.
W: Yes, they did and those traditions have enriched the American heritage; however, their purpose in coming to this new country was so they could make a change from the way they were living. Most immigrants to America were penniless. They came here to take advantage of a new way of life.
M: Sometimes I think we ignore the history of the native people encountered here in the Americas, both North and South.
W: Well, that's true. I've noticed, however, that the remains of civilizations in North America don't appear to be as ancient as those found in Mexico or Central and South America.
M: Those civilizations must have been as ancient as what I saw in China. They didn't have an influence on the modern countries, though. Why is that?
W: It's because those were dead civilizations. For some reasons, the traditions from those civilizations did not carry on to the surviving natives of the land.
M: Do you think that's the reason, or is it that the immigrants who exerted authority over the natives were able to suppress their traditions?
W: I would think both are explanations.
(20)
A.Chinese ancient history.
B.European history.
C.American native civilization.
D.American history.
W: I wish I could. But French and German are the only foreign languages I have ever learned to speak.
Q: What does the woman say about her foreign languages?
(14)
A.She hasn't learned French.
B.She can speak several foreign languages including French.
C.She can speak both German and French.
D.She speaks neither French nor German.
W: Generally commercial banks may invest only in those securities that are rated as "investment grade", or have bond ratings in the top four categories.
Q: Where are banks only allowed to make investments?
(15)
A.In equity securities.
B.In personal funds.
C.In securities rated as investment grade.
D.In property markets.
In the nature of things the document is self-justificatory. It would be curious indeed for a group of international civil servants enjoying substantial tax-free salaries to recommend their own disbandment.The report concludes that without IDA, the situation in the world's poorest countries "would have been even worse, and the needs today even greater".
Leaving aside whether one can say what would have happened otherwise, there is no doubt that in the 22 years since its inception IDA has been diligent. It has committed $27,000m to 1,302 projects in 78 countries. This year disbursements will be about $2,100m, despite the argument over IDA’s funding which has left it with less money than expected.
All of these considerable sums have gone to the poorest countries on generous terms. No country with a per capita income of more than $730 is eligible for IDA assistance, and in 1980 no less than 80 percent of net disbursements were to countries with per capita incomes of only $410. When incomes are so desperately low, it is not surprising that the terms allow repayment over 50 years without interest.
Nevertheless, as IDA candidly admits, measuring the effectiveness of such aid is difficult. It insists that projects must pay for themselves. In effect, the rate of return must provide the borrowing government with revenue to meet its obligations or else the loan becomes a subsidy.
The word "counts" (line 4) in this passage refers to______
A.the considerable sums which have gone to the poorest countries
B.IDA submitting itself to an evaluation and making the results known
C.the reasons for producing the sizeable document
D.the generous terms that IDA has offered
听力原文:M:Hello, Mrs. Chris, may I come in?
W:Ah,come in Tom.Your report is interesting.There are a couple of things I'd like to check with you.You mentioned several countries you'd like to visit,Czechoslovakia again,Hungary,Romania,Singapore,the Gulf States. My first question:What's the priority?
M:Well,they're all potentially important.My feeling is that we should act fast.(19)I think a follow-up visit to Czechoslovakia is the priority.
W:OK.Next question.When do you want to go there?
M:I've got a lot of deskwork to finish off here.(20)I'd like to go towards the end of the month.
W:If we send you there,would you like to go to other eastern countries on the same trip?
M:Yes,certainly.Hungary and preferably Romania as well.
W:Why are you so keen on Romania? What's going on there?
M:(21)I've heard that medical facilities are being expanded quite fast.Of course I'd have to do a good deal of market research.
W: Um, who would be our biggest competitors in Hungary and Roman a?
M: Surprisingly most of the stuff is in Albania. The Americans have got their feet in but only in a small way.
W: Another question. What will happen to our eastern countries business, if the pound got stronger?
M: It will have serious effect on exports, of course. But I don't think we can miss this chance just because of that.
W: Then is the question of attitude. Media Papa seems very tough. Would they really have cancelled the order if we hadn't delivered on time?
M: It's hard to say. They are very tough, so maybe yes. (22)That's why I want to go there again and strengthen our personal contacts.
(23)
A.Romania.
B.Hungary.
C.Czechoslovakia.
D.Albania.
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