[D] An insulating material sprayed on engine parts.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked [A], [B], [C]and [D].Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26.[A] From three to five months. [B] Three months. [C] Five months.[D] Four months.
27.[A] Watch traffic. [B] Obey commands. [C] Cross streets safely.[D] Guard the door.
28.[A] Three weeks. [B] Two weeks. [C] Four weeks. [D] Five weeks.
Passage Two
Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29.[A] Two to four times.[B] Four to six times. [C] Four to eight times.[D] Six to ten times.
30.[A] Sleeping pills made people go into REM sleep quickly.
[B] People had more dreams after they took sleeping pills.
[C] People became angry easily because they didn’t take sleeping pills.
[D] Sleeping pills prevented people from going into REM sleep.
31.[A] People dream so as to sleep better.
[B] People dream in order not to go into REM sleep.
[C] Because they may run into difficult problems in their dreams.
[D] Because in their dreams they may find the answers to their problems.
Passage Three
Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
32. [A] A sales representative. [B] A store manager. [C] A committee chairperson.[D] A class president.
33.[ A] To determine who will graduate this year.
[B] To discuss the seating arrangement.
[C] To choose the chairperson of the ceremonies.
[D] To begin planning the graduation ceremonies.
34. [A] Their names, phone numbers and job preference.
[B] The names and addresses of their guests.
[C] The names of the committee they worked on last year.
[D] Their dormitory name, address and phone number.
35. [A] In an hour.[B] Next week. [C] In one month. [D] Next year.
Part III Listening Comprehension
Section A
11.W∶ I just saw an ad. on television that said men’s suits were on sales today and tomorrow at Conrad’s Men’s Wear.
M∶Great! That’s just what I’ve been waiting for.
Q∶What will the man probably do?
【解析】[D]男士说男士套装的特价销售正是他一直等待着的。所以从他的态度可判断,他要去买件男装。
12.W:Is John really ill?
M:It’s hard to say. I doubt there’s anything wrong with him physically.
Q: What does the man mean?
【解析】[A]从男士的话“我怀疑约翰的身体没有任何问题”中可看出答案。
13.M:Do you know if the book shop is still open?
W:Yes, it’s open till six.
Q:When do you think this conversation took place?
【解析】[A]女士说书店现在还开着,一直开到六点呢,说明现在的时间是在六点之前。
14.M:Of the two houses we saw today, which do you prefer?