Although Tim is just six, his behavior. problems are getting _______ his parents’ __
A.out of …control
B.grown… apart
C.lost … mind
D.within… reach
A.out of …control
B.grown… apart
C.lost … mind
D.within… reach
此题为判断题(对,错)。
On California roads there are about two thousand electric cars. By 2003, ten percent of all new cars may be required to have zero emissions. This mandate automakers say is way ahead 【C2】______ its time.
Gloria Bergquist of the Alliance of Auto Manufacturers says, "The technology isn't here yet; it still needs advancement 【C3】______ driving range to make it more appealing to a wider consumer audience".
Automakers blame it 【C4】______ the batteries. Power runs out on most (cars) after about 70 miles, although some can now go more than 100 miles on a charge. Batteries are expensive and carmakers say there is nothing they can do about it.
Now car manufacturers want the California Air Resources Board to relax the 10 percent mandate. 【C5】______ not, they say people won't be able to afford electric cars that aren't heavily subsidized.
Dave Hermance of Toyota Motors says, "In 2003, a highway electric vehicle will be 20 thousand dollars more than a gasoline vehicle."
The state of California demanded tough restrictions on emissions in 1990. Twice since then, the state relaxed regulations 【C6】______ automakers complained they couldn't meet the requirements.
Tim Carmichael of the Clean Air Coalition says, "The automakers have not built a vehicle 【C7】______ required to do so, 【C8】______ it's very important 【C9】______ the state to stay committed to this program requiring automakers to build small amounts in beginning years and then the market will take off".
Michael Schwabe believes other drivers would take off in electric cars 【C10】______ only carmakers would make them available.
【C1】______
Although I have lived in this country for just three months, I ______ the food there.
A.used to eating
B.am used to eat
C.am used to eating
D.used to eat
听力原文:W: Oh, Tim! What happened to you? It's terrible enough for you to be here.
M: Kate, may be you can't believe it. It is just because of a little too much smoke. I'll be back home this evening.
W: How did this happen?
M: I had to go into a house that was on fire. There was still a little girl inside. I got her out.
W: But there was a lot of smoke.
M: Yes, a lot. I had some trouble breathing so they sent me here just for the doctors to take a look at me.
W: And now you tell me that it's all of your job.
M: Well, it is. You shouldn't worry all the time.
W: But I do. I hope you'll leave your job.
M: Leave my job? No, not because of a little smoke. I'm really all right.
Where are Tim and Kate?
A.In Kate's house.
B.In a hospital.
C.In Tim's house.
听力原文: Every family has its own problems. Here is what one family decided to do about its problems.
A newspaper recently printed an article about a family in the state of Wisconsin. The family's name is Brown. The interesting thing about the family is that it has its own constitution. Young Tim Brown suggested writing one. He is one of six children. The oldest one is 22 years old, and the youngest is seven.
Tim decided that a constitution was needed. Although the members of the family loved each other, they often disagreed. They did not agree about doing the jobs that needed to be done. Which child should wash the dishes? Which one should clean the house? Who should cut the grass and set the table? The answers to these questions were written down. All the children in the family signed the constitution, which named Tim's father and mother as "Presidents for Life".
There is a law about the time when the children in the family must go to bed. According to the constitution, everyone under 14 must go to bed before 10 p.m. As it happens, Tim is 14 years old.
(26)
A.They often fight with each other.
B.There are too many children in the family.
C.Tim hated to do housework.
D.They often have disagreement about important family matters.
New CEO for TNR's European Division
Automaker TNR announced yesterday that it has (141) Pierre Aldridge, the current CEO of its IntelliCar division, to the new position of CEO of the entire European division, effective immediately. Mr. Aldridge, 48 years old, will be responsible for overseeing the company's operations throughout Europe, and also for looking into potential relationships and expansion opportunities in Asia.
Although Mr. Aldridge will begin working in his new position immediately, he will continue acting as CEO of the IntelliCar division until the release of the IntelliCar 3.2, and until a (142) is hired.
Mr. Aldridge is (143) for Tim Dressier, who was reassigned to the North American office.
(41)
A.appoint
B.appoints
C.appointed
D.appointment
Conversation Two
W: I'm so worried about Mark these days. Ever since he moved into his apartment, he has been losing weight. He really doesn't look well at all.
M: He should try to gain some weight. He is probably not eating enough.
W: Well, anyway, how is Tim these days?
M: Tim? Oh, Tim has been worried, too. He is really getting much too fat. He needs to lose about 75 pounds now.
W: That's a lot of weight to lose. What does Tim eat?
M: I really don't know. But I am sure he is eating too much cake and candy.
W: Well, did I tell you Mark doesn't eat any meat now? He only eats vegetables and fruit.
M : That's probably why he is so thin. Does he smoke?
W: Does he smoke? About two packs of cigarettes a day. That's my son, a smoking vegetarian.
M: En, if he stops smoking, he would gain weight. I know he would. Tim put on a lot of weight when he stopped smoking.
W : Does Tim play any sports?
M: Play sports? Oh, my! I keep telling him, "Tim, dear, you really need to get some exercise." And you know what he does? He just gets angry.
W: I know Mark doesn't take exercise, either.
M: Did you tell him?
W: Of course, but you know what it is like being a mother of a 13-year-old boy. They just don't think they need your advice anymore. I wish Mark could find a nice girlfriend to relax and have fun with. I heard Tim has a girlfriend at last. That's wonderful.
When did Mark start losing weight according to the woman?
A.Since he found a girlfriend.
B.Since he took to heavy smoking
C.Since he began to exercise regularly.
D.Since he started to live on his own.
A.Tell us what we can do in our spare time.
B.Is it true that men generally have more stress than women?
C.Tell us what we can do when we have too much stress.
D.Do you think today's world is more stressful than the world of 50 years ago?
A.textile
B.substance
C.material
D.particle
听力原文:W: Tim, did you get your ticket for the concert Friday?
M: I tried to. I stopped by the ticket office on the way back from campus, but they wouldn't take my check.
W: Why not?
M: The cashier said I didn't have enough identification with me—a student ID card wasn't enough. He said I needed a driver's license, too.
W: What happened to yours? Did you lose it, or just forget to bring it with you?
M: I don't have one. You know me—I ride my bicycle everywhere I go, so why do I need a driver's license?
W: You could still get an official identification card from the state and use that to cash checks.
M: Where do I get one of those?
W: At the same place you get a driver's license, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
M: Is that office downtown?
W: No, it's out on Southland Parkway, next to the Midvale Shopping Mall.
M: What do you think I'll need to do to get one?
W: Just bring some official document that has your date of birth on it. You could use a passport, for example.
M: I'll ride out there tomorrow.
W: Good idea. And I'll tell you what, Tim, if you promise to cash a check as soon as you can, I'll let you borrow some money, and you can go get that ticket.
(23)
A.He had lost his driver's license.
B.His identification wasn't acceptable.
C.He didn't have his checkbook.
D.He forgot to bring his student ID.
?You will hear another five short recordings.
?For each recording, decide what the speaker is doing.
?Write one letter (A-H) next to the number of the piece.
?Do not use any letter more than once.
?After you have listened once, replay each recording.
A congratulating
B canceling
C warning
D postponing
E offering
F refusing
G booking
H confirming