The current ___________ as we moved down the river.

hat true？

M: We've been here for 25 years. We don't want to move. But we've been approached by other cities offering more attractive options, including tax rates and special incentives.

W: How have the mayor and city council responded to these concerns？

M: Well, we're continuing negotiations. Our position is that we provide many jobs and a lot of income to this community, but we will have difficulty continuing to do so with the current tax policy.

What is the man really interested in？

A．The tax policy in this city

B．The jobs and incomes his firm provided

C．The history of the city

D．His own position in the firm

听力原文：W: Good morning. May I help you？

M: Yes, I'd like to open an account.

W: We have quite a few types of account—current deposit, fixed deposit, bonus deposit, checking account and so on.

M: I am more interested in which would be more convenient for me.

W: Well, if you plan to travel during your vacations, I think a checking account would be more convenient for you. The rate is the same as that of the current deposit.

M: Is there a service charge？

W: No.

M: Then I'd like to open a checking account of 1,000 US dollars.

W: Please fill out this form. first.

M: Okay.

(13)

A．At a post office.

B．At a theatre.

C．At a restaurant.

D．At a bank.

of us are a little bit confused about the final examination.

M: Oh？ Well, you have two options in this course. You can either take a final examination or you can write a research paper instead.

W: Excuse me, Dr. Anderson. That's the point I need. you to clarify. What kind of research paper did you have in mind？ A study？ A report？ A book review, perhaps？

M: A report. A summary really, based upon current research in the field.

W: How long should the report be7

M: Length is really not important. I should think that it would take at least ten pages in order to develop the topic, however.

W: And should we check the topic with you before we begin writing？

M: You may, if you wish. But the only requirement is that it relate to current trends in United States foreign policy. Are you considering writing a paper, Jane？

W: I'm not sure. I think that I'd like to know a little bit more about the examination.

M: All right. One hundred multiple-choice questions covering both the lectures and the outside readings.

W: Didn't you say that you would give us one hour for the examination？

M: Yes, I did.

(26)

A．Both a final examination and a term paper.

B．Only a final examination.

C．Only a term paper.

D．Either a final examination or a term paper.

. How about reporting it in the profit and loss account？

W: Wait a minute. According to the Prudence Concept, if the market price is higher than the cost, the higher amount is ignored in the accounts.

Q: Why can't they record the gains right now？

(16)

A．Because of the prudence concept.

B．Because of the materiality concept.

C．Because of the matching principle.

D．Because of the Dual Aspects Concept.

bout Jasen Becker？

M: I think he is one of the greatest guitarists that ever walk the Earth and one of my biggest influences and it saddens me greatly whenever I think of his current condition.

Q: What does the man imply？

(16)

A．Jason Becket is not in condition recently.

B．His music influenced jason Becker greatly.

C．Jason Becket's music is often saddening.

D．Jason Becker has released a new album called Earth.

听力原文：(Woman) Have you finished putting together that advertisement yet？ We really need to run it in the next couple of days.

(Man) I've just got a couple of questions for you about it. I

listed two job openings for reporters. Is there anything else？

(Woman) We need to advertise for another assistant, too—for clerical support. We haven't had enough help lately.

(Man) And the reporters need to send us writing samples, right？ You know, given the current job market, I'm very optimistic about who we'll get.

What are the speakers doing？

A．Revising a report

B．Discussing an advertisement

C．Reviewing writing samples

D．Writing a news article

听力原文：W: May I help you？

M: Yes, please. I'd like to open a new account.

W: Yes, I'd be happy to help you. What kind of accounts do you like to open？

M: Well, I am not sure. What kind of accounts can I open here？

W: Usually we offer current account and fixed account for individuals.

M: Could you tell me the differences between them？

W: Of course I will. If you open a fixed account, the interest rate is higher.

M: Then how about the current account？

W: You may withdraw the money at any time and you just need to present your bank card and a withdrawal slip.

M: I would rather open a current account.

W: OK, please fill in this application form.

M: Here is the filled out application form. Is everything all right？

W: Yes, quite all right. But you have to deposit some money at the same time you open the account.

M: Fine. Here are one hundred pounds.

W: Please show your passport.

M: Here you are.

W: Good. Please sign here. OK, everything is done. Here is your receipt and passport. I'll mail you the bank card in a week, and you can also bank by computer whenever necessary.

M: Thank you very much.

W: It's my pleasure.

What is the characteristic of current account？

A．Its interest rate is higher.

B．Its interest rate is very low.

C．It's convenient.

D．It's inconvenient.

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: Good morning. May I help you？

M: Yes, I'd like to open an account.

W: We have quite a few types of account—current deposit, fixed deposit, bonus deposit, checking account and so on.

M: I am more interested in which would be more convenient for me.

W: Well, if you plan to travel during your vacations, I think a checking account would be more convenient for you. The rate is the same as that of the current deposit.

M: Is there a service charge？

W: No.

M: Then I'd like to open a checking account of 1,000 US dollars.

W: Please fill out this form. first.

M: Okay.

6. Where is this conversation most probably taking place？

(11)

A．At a post office.

B．At a theatre.

C．At a restaurant.

D．At a bank.

听力原文：M: Excuse me! I was wondering if it was possible to join the library.

W: Are you a student in our college？

M: No, I'm not. But I heard that it was possible to join.

W: That's right(23)The 18 years of age is the minimum joining age.

W: Well, you need to fill out some forms. You will also need to bring two passport photos with you. We also need two documents for ID, so a driving license would be fine.

M: Good. Does it cost anything to join？

W: (24) Well, it's free for students here but otherwise it is 125 pounds per year or 25 pounds when you've got a current student card from another college.

M: I was at West College until last year(24)but now I've got a job. But it is too expensive. However. it's only eight items for members of the public

M: And what happens if I return them late？

W: Like all libraries, here is (25) a fine system in place. The minimum fine is 1.5 pounds but it can be much higher for some items up to 5 pounds. We will give you a booklet with all the details when you join.

(20)

A．A college degree.

B．An age of at least 18 years.

C．Living in the college.

D．Good credit record.

ct October first. First of all, your team won't be reporting to Lisa any more. Rebecca will be your new supervisor. Lisa will still be working with your team, but she's not going to be involved with the day-to-day details or schedules of any of your projects. Her focus is going to be on expanding our client base and creating more revenue. The second change is a shift of resources within the team. Let me give an overview and then we'll go into details. First, Carol and John are going to take over the Slavin Project. This will free up Steve to be a co-lead on the Talon Project with Marcia. Robert and Wendy, you'll both remain on your current projects in your current roles. I'm sure you all have a lot of questions, and I'll do my best to try and answer them.

What is learned about Rebecca？

A．She has retired from the company.

B．She will be the new team supervisor.

C．She will have to leave the meeting early.

D．She has been working closely with Carol and John.

Part B

Directions: You will hear four dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have 10 seconds to check your answer to each question. You will hear each piece ONLY ONCE.

听力原文：W: May I help you？

M: Yes, please. I'd like to open a new account.

W: Yes, I'd be happy to help you. What kind of accounts would you like to open？

M: Well, I am not sure. What kind of accounts can I open here？

W: Usually we offer current account and fixed account for individuals.

M: Could you tell me the differences between them？

W: Of course I will. If you open a fixed account, the interest rate is higher.

M: Then how about the current account？

W: You may withdraw the money at any time and you just need to present your bank card and a withdraw slip.

M: I would rather open a current account.

W: OK, please fill in this application form.

M: Here is the filled out application form. Is everything all fight？

W: Yes, quite all right. But you have to deposit some money at the same time you open the account.

M: Fine. Here are one hundred pounds.

W: Please show your passport.

M: Here you are.

W: Good. Please sign here. OK, everything is done. Here is your receipt and passport. I'll mail you the bank card in a week.

M: Thank you very much.

W: It's my pleasure.

What is the characteristic of current account？

A．Its interest rate is higher.

B．Its interest rate is very low.

C．It's convenient.

D．It's inconvenient.