试卷
2003年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语（上海卷）
本试卷分第一卷和第二卷两部分，共150分。考试时间120分钟。
第1卷(共110分)
I. Listening Comprehension
Part A Short Conversations
Directions: In Part A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Tile conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. She is going to the shopping center.
B. She cannot go with the man.
C. She will work with the man tonight.
D. She will have a physical exam tomorrow.
2. A. $0.50. B. $1.00. C. $1.50. D. $2.50.
3. A. Interviewer and interviewee. B. Teacher aim student.
C. Doctor and nurse. D. Boss and secretary.
4. A. At a car shop. B. At a garage.
C. In a parking area. D. In a car showroom.
5. A. Finding a larger room. B. Selling the old table.
C. Buying another bookshelf D. Rearranging some furniture.
6. A. She seldom works.
B. She enjoys working at the same job.
C. She often changes her job.
D. She has worked at the job long.
7. A. A nice hair style. B. Marvin and Joan's wedding.
C. An old photo. D. An opening ceremony.
8. A. He was busy eating.
B. He didn't notice who John was talking to.
C. John was too busy to talk.
D. John was meeting the new guests.
9. A. Her English is very good.
B. She speaks English quickly.
C. Her spoken English is still not so good.
D. She has no time to learn English.
10. A. Ben really wants the scholarship.
B. No one wants the scholarship.
C. Ben is not interested m the scholarship.
D. Others like the scholarship more than Ben.
Part B Passages
Directions: In Part B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions in each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. At a bar in New York.
B. At a university restaurant.
C. At Top Club of Britain.
D. At a club in the United States.
12. A. Because Gloria worked hard for the club.
B. Because Gordon regretted giving the big tip
C. Because her story made the club well known.
D. Because Gordon had no money in the bank.
13. A. A lost-and-found check.
B. An unexpected sum of money.
C. The biggest tip in history.
D. A tip from an English businessman.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on tile following news.
14. A. 900 million yuan. B. 900 billion yuan.
C. 2.9 million yuan. D. 20 billion yuan.
15. A. Drinking hot soup. B. Taking vitamin C pills.
C. Doing more exercise. D. Drinking coffee.
16. A. It could improve muscle function.
B. Muscle damage would not happen.
C. Muscle soreness would disappear.
D. Upper body soreness would hardly be reduced.
Part C Longer Conversations
Directions: In Part C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
Wolfson College Language School Enrollment Form
Name: Tony Brown
Telephone number: 17. ________________
language to learn: 18. ________________
Name of the branch school: 19. New ____________
language level: 20. ________________
Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
Who is waiting for the man? 21. ____________
When does the woman expect to get home? 22. By _________
Where is the woman's office? 23. In _________
What TV program is the man going to watch? 24. ____________
Complete the form. Write ONE MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
II. Grammar
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.
25. I earn 10 dollars _______ hour as ________ super-market cashier on Saturdays.
A. a ... an B. the... a
C. an ... a D. an ... the
26. The conference has been held to discuss the effects of tourism ________ the wildlife in the area.
A. in B. on C. at D. with
27. Shanghai is really a fascinating city and we've decided to stay for ________ two weeks.
A. another B. other C. the other D. other's
28. The young dancers looked so charming in their beautiful clothes that we took __ pictures of them.
A. many of B. masses of
C. the number of D. a large amount of
29. How _______ you say that you really understand the whole story if you have covered only part of the article?
A. can B. must C. need D. may
30. It is believed that if a book is ________ it will surely __ the reader.
A. interested ... interest
B. interesting ... be interested
C. interested ... be interesting
D. interesting ... interest
31. The house rent is expensive I've got about half the space I had at home and I'm paying ________ here.
A. as three times much B. as much three times
C. much as three times D. three times as much
32. I thought Jim would say something about his school report, but he ________ it.
A. doesn't mention B. hadn't mentioned
C. didn't mention D. hasn't mentioned
33. -- How far apart do they live?
-- _______ I know, they live in the same neighbourhood.
A. As long as B. As far as
C. As well as D. As often as
34. We were in _______ when we left that we forgot the airline tickets.
A. a rush so anxious B. a such anxious rush
C. so an anxious rush D. such an anxious rush
35. A good storyteller must be able to hold his listeners' curiosity _______ he reaches the end of the story.
A. when B. unless C. after D. until
36. It is these poisonous products _______ can cause the symptoms of the flu, such as headache and aching muscles.
A. who B. that C. how D. what
37. The discovery of new evidence led to _______.
A. the thief having caught B. catch the thief
C. the thief being caught D. the thief to be caught
38. Only when your identity has been checked, ________.
A. you are allowed in B. you will be allowed in
C. will you allow in D. will you be allowed in
39. Generally speaking, ______ according to the directions, the drug has no aside effect.
A. when taking B. when taken
C. when to take D. when to be taken
40. It is pretty well understood _______ controls the flow of carbon dioxide in and out the atmosphere today.
A. that B. when C. what D. how
41. I can think of many cases ________ students obviously knew a lot of English words and expressions but couldn't write a good essay.
A. why B. which C. as D. where
42. -- Dad, I've finished my assignment.
-- Good, and ________ you play or watch TV, you mustn't disturb me.
A. whenever B. whether C. whatever D. no matter
43. An army spokesman stressed that all the soldiers had been ordered __________ clear warnings before firing any shots.
A. to issue B. being issued
C. to have issued D. to be issued
44. There is a new problem involved in the popularity of private cars ________ road conditions need
A. that ... to be improved B. which ... to be improved
C. where ... improving D. when ... improving
III. Vocabulary
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.
45. Some passengers complain that it usually ________ so long to fill in travel insurance documents.
A. costs B. takes C. spends D. spares
46. "I don't think it's my _________ that the TV blew up. I just turned it on, that's all," said the boy.
A. error B. mistake C. fault D). duty
47. My grandfather is as _________ as a young man and hates sitting around doing nothing all day.
A. enthusiastic B. energetic C. talkative D. sensitive
48. Broadly speaking, I would agree with Shirley, though not _______.
A. widely B. thoroughly C. entirely D. extensively
49. Tony is __ the guidebook, looking for reformation about Japan, where he will travel soon.
A. tracing B. skipping C. inspecting D. scanning
50. One of the consequences of our planet's being warming up is a(n) __________ in the number of natural disasters.
A. result B. account C. reason D. increase
51. Those who change mobile phones frequently will pay a heavy price for being ________.
A. graceful B. fashionable C. particular D. feasible
52. Life is tough in the city. In order to lose their __________ some people drink alcohol.
A. temper B. mood C. consciousness D. pressures
53. Her talent and experience ________ her to the respect of her colleagues.
A. permitted B. qualified C. deserved D. entitled
54. The engine of the ship was out of order and the bad weather ________ the helplessness of the crew at sea.
A. added to B. resulted from
C. turned out D. made up
IV. Cloze
Directions: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
(A)
Farmers, as we all know, have been having a hard time of it lately, and have turned to new ways of earning income from their land. This revolves not only planting new kinds of crops, but some 55 ways of making money, the most unusual of which has got to be sheep racing. Yes. you heard me 56 ! A farmer now holds sheep races on a regular basis, and during the past year over 100.000 people have 57 to watch the race. "I was passing the farm on my way to the sea for a holiday," one punter (赛马经纪人) told me, "and I thought I'd have a look. I didn't believe it was serious, to tell you the truth" According to a regular visitor, betting on sheep is more interesting than betting on horses. "At proper horse races everyone has already studied the form of the horse 58 , and there are clear favourites 59 nobody has heard anything about these 60 ! Most people find it difficult to tell one from another in any case." I stayed to watch the races, and I must admit that I found it quite 61 . In a usual sheep race, half a dozen sheep race down hill over a course of about half a mile. Food is waiting for them at the other end of the 62 just to give them some encouragement, I ought to add! The sheep run surprisingly fast, 63 they have probably not eaten for a while. Anyway, the crowd around me were obviously enjoying their day out at the races, 64 by their happy faces and the sense of excitement.
55. A. common B. strange C swift D. illegal
56. A. honestly B. surprisingly C. completely D. correctly
57. A. showed off B. brought up
C. turned up D. looked forward
58. A. behind time B. in progress C. in advance D. in time
59. A. But B. Therefore C. Moreover D. Otherwise
60. A. horses B. sheep C. races D. stories
61. A. exciting B. dangerous C. boring D. peculiar
62. A. race B. hill C. track D. field
63. A. if B. so C. yet D. although
64. A. observing B. judging C. considering D. inferring
(B)
The British love to think of themselves as polite, and everyone knows how fond they are of their "pleases" and "thank you". Even the simplest business such as buying a train ticket requires 65 seven or eight of these. Another 66 of our good manners is the queue. New-comers to Britain could be forgiven for thinking that queuing rather than football was the 67 national sport. Finally, of course, motorists generally stop at crossings. But does all this mean that the British should consider themselves more polite than their European neighbours? I think not.
Take forms of address (称呼) for example. The average English person ---- 68 he happens to work in a hotel or department store-would rather die than call a stranger "Sir" or "Madam". Yet in stone European countries this is the most basic of common address. Our 69 "you" for everyone may appear more democratic, but it means that we are
forced to seek out complicated ways to express 70 I am all for returning to the use of "thee" and "thou" (Thee and thou are old-fashioned poetic words for "you"); "you" would be 71 for strangers and professional relationships.
And of course, the English find touching and other shows of friendship truly terrifying. Have you noticed how the British 72 ever touch? Personally, I find the Latin habit of shaking hands or a friendly kiss quite charming. Try kissing the average English person, and they will either take two steps backwards in horror, or, if their escape is 73
you will find your lips touching the back of their head. Now what could be 74 than that?
65. A. at least B. at most C. less than D. not more than
66. A. signal B. scene C. sign D. sight
67. A. tree B. original C. superior D. advanced
68. A. if B. whether C. when D. unless
69. A. universal B. unique C. regular D. normal
70. A. politeness B. gratitude C. democracy D. consideration
71. A. ordered B. reserved C. offered D. stocked
72. A. highly B. mostly C. hardly D. nearly
73. A. confirmed B. assured C. jammed D. blocked
74. A. better B. ruder C. more polite D. more frightening
V. Reading Comprehension
Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the message you have just read.
(A)
While reading, you may focus on the Q (question) and A (answer) on the following web page.
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Q My husband and I are from Australia. We are planning a four-week trip to London, Dublin and Paris in October and we are shocked by the cost of hotels. We have searched the Internet and hotel books given to us by tourist authorities but we can't find anything cheaper than $150 a night. Joan Maloney, email.
A For Australians travelling Europe, especially its capital cities, is expensive. You may have to increase your budget (预算). However, if you can't afford these costs, then you should consider staying in hotels where the cheapest twin rooms with shared bathroom cost about $20 a person in Dublin and Paris and $35 in London. The minimum you would pay for a double room in a central area is $50 a person in Dublin and Paris and $70 in London. These prices are for shared bathroom facilities, though you will get a wonderfully unhealthy cooked breakfast thrown in.
Not all hotels are equal, of course, and it's a good idea to consult a guidebook with a good reputation.
75. The hotel Angaga in the Maldives ________.
A. attracts untidy people B. has some basic facilities
C. has the best landscape D. can be contacted by email
76. If you spend your holiday in the Maldives in February, _________.
A. there is a greater likelihood of rain
B. the weather will probably be better than that of the low season
C. standard, superior and luxurious rooms are all available
D. a standard room with full board will cost less than $100 a night
77. What is the advice for the couple planning to visit Europe in October?
A. They could live in hotel rooms of lower standard.
B. They should put up with the wonderfully unhealthy cooked breakfast.
C. They should buy a reliable guidebook instead of increasing the budget.
D. They should stay in hotels in a central area.
(B)
Martha had been working for Miller Laboratories for two years, but she was not happy there. Nothing significant had happened in the way of promotions or salary increases. Martha felt that her supervisor, a younger and less experienced person than she, did not like her. In fact, the supervisor often said unpleasant things to her.
One day, while talking with her friend Maria, she mentioned how discouraged she was. Maria gave her the name of a cousin of hers who was director of Human Resources Department for a large chemical company. Martha called him the next day and set up an interview on her lunch hour.
During the interview, Mr. Petri said. "You're just the kind of person we need here. You're being wasted in your other job. Give me a call in a day or two. I'm sure we can find a place for you in our organization." Martha was so happy she almost danced out of the building.
That afternoon, Ruth Kenny, her supervisor, saw that Martha had come in ten minutes late from her lunch hour and she said, "Oh, so you finally decided to come back to work today?"
This was the last straw. She could not take another insult. Besides, Mr. Petri was right: she was being wasted in this job.
"Look," she said angrily, "If you don't like the way I work, I don't need to stay here. I'll go where I'm appreciated! Good-bye!" She took up her things and stormed out of the office.
That night she called Maria and told her what had happened and then asked Maria, "What do you think?"
"Well," said Maria carefully, "are you sure about the other job?"
"Well, not exactly, but ..."
Maria continued, "Will you be able to get a recommendation from Ms. Kenny if you need one?"
"A recommendation? ... from Ms. Kenny?" hesitated Martha, in a worried tone.
"Martha, I hope you didn't burn your bridges," Maria said. "I think I would have handled it differently."
78. Martha is unhappy in her job because _______.
A. she has not advanced
B. the work is not significant
C. her supervisor is younger than she
D. there is too much work with little payment
79. Which of tile following statements is NOT tree?
A. At her supervisor's criticism, Martha lost her temper.
B. Mr. Petri felt Martha was not valued ill her present job.
C. Martha's interview with the director was on her lunch hour.
D. Martha got the name of the director through her cousin.
80. The phrase "the last straw" in the middle of the passage probably refers to _______.
A. the last opportunity
B. the straw that saves Martha's life
C. the last reminder
D. the final unpleasant thing
81. What docs Maria think of Martha's decision?
A. Martha has handled the matter properly.
B. Martha shouldn't have set the bridge on fire.
C. Martha should have found a new job before leaving.
D. Martha shouldn't have lost her temper with her supervisor.
(C)
You are what you eat and fats are a main food for Asia's fast-food generation, Dr. Chwang, director of the Department of Food Nutrition, says children are consuming more meat and soft drinks. That is a thorough departure from the traditional diet of vegetables and rice and little meat. "They like big pieces of fried meat with a soft drink. So although they may eat the same volume of food, their calorie intake (卡路里摄入量) has increased. Now about 40 to 45 percent of their calories come from fat," says Chwang.
Although on the whole Asians tend towards thinness, culture -- namely Asians' hospitality (好客) -- is a reason for the fatness of today's generation, according to Chwang. "Asian people love food," she says. "Eating and drinking are important social and family functions." In the past, however, big meals were only hosted on special occasions as people were more careful with money. In today's climate of wealth and remarkable consumption, 10-course meals arc no longer reserved for significant occasions.
More than anyone else, children are oil the receiving end of their parents' improved circumstances. "In the past, people had four or more children -- now, they have one or two, so they tend to spoil them," says Chwang. "The easiest way is to give them 'quality food'. Parents think feeding them well is showing their love. They feel bad when their children look thin."
When describing the physical condition of most overweight Asian children, Chwang says: "There is a clear relationship between fatness and indoor play. Children get fat because they don't move, and eventually, they don't want to move because they're fat."
Thanks to technology, a growing army of children prefer video games to old outdoor sports. "What do children do when watching TV or sitting in front of the computer playing video games? They eat chocolate and drink Coke," says Chwang.
82. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Asian people tend to save more money.
B. Asian children depart from their diet tradition.
C. Asian children eat big meals on more occasions.
D. Culture contributes to the fatness of Asian children.
83. According to this passage, the "quality food" fed by some parents is actually _______.
A. healthful food B. qualified food
C. agreeable food D. high-calorie food
84. Some parents feel bad when their children look thin, because _______.
A. their children don't love eating and drinking
B. their children don't have a good physical condition
C. they feel that they don't take good care of their children
D. they feel that they are not wealthy enough to afford 'quality food'
85. The purpose of this article is to ________.
A. compare the traditional diet with today's diet of Asian children
B. find reasons for increased food consumption of Asian people
C. explain why many Asian children are overweight nowadays
D. prove the relationship between fatness and in door play
(D)
Many experts complain that media too often take advantage of the science fiction aspects of nanotech (纳米技术). Reports of nanotech often refer to K Eric Drexler's book Engines of Creations, which predicts an age full of dominant molecular (分子的) manufacturing and a world without material scarcity. What- ever humans need will one day be built cheaply with microscopic self-replicating machines (微细自我复制机) that put atoms together to create copies of anything alive in the world -- from trees to human bodies.
In fact, the scientific community is deeply divided over whether self-replicating machines are possible. If they are, major dangers could exist. Mr. Drexler himself thought that self-replicating machines could probably go out of control. He writes in his book that man-made "plants" with "leaves no more efficient than today's solar cells could win over real plants, crowding the earth with leaves that are not suitable to be eaten. Tough 'bacteria' could be more competitive than the real bacteria: They could spread everywhere, replicate swiftly, and reduce the earth to dust in a matter of days."
Critics of nanotech have made use of such images, calling for a delay on commercial nanotech until regulations are established. They also point to the possible military uses of nanotech. Bill Joy, the co-founder of Sun Microsystems, wrote in a Wired magazine essay in 2000 that if nanotech falls into the wrong hands, it could bring dangers to society.
Opponents say Mr. Joy is overreacting. "In a way, calling for bans on research into molecular manufacturing is like calling for a delay on faster-than-light travel because no one is doing it," says Glenn Reynolds, a University of Tennessee law professor.
Professor Reynolds says it is a good idea to regulate nanotech, but in ways the government would regulate any products that could be dangerous. Export controls and certification systems for nanotech companies are examples. US lawmakers have put forth four bills on nanotech research and development.
86. K. Eric Drexler in his book predicts a future world with sufficient material, because ________.
A. man-made plants could replace real plants and grow more quickly
B. plants produced by nanotech would be as efficient as today's solar cells
C. man-made bacteria would be widespread and capable of self-replicating
D. humans could create copies of anything alive with high technology
87. To call for a delay on commercial nanotech, critics of nanotech make use of ______.
A. current social problems
B. science fiction descriptions
C. disagreements in the scientific community
D. the fact that no one is doing molecular manufacturing
88. Opponents of Bill Joy would NOT agree to ______.
A. control nanotech export
B. ban nanotech research to avoid any possible dangers
C. put forth bills on nanotech research and development
D. establish a certification system for nanotech companies
89. Which of the following statements best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
A. Nanotech should not be put into wrong use in the military field.
B. The government should regulate products that could be dangerous.
C. Nanotech regulations should be established in spite of the divided opinions.
D. The media should not take advantage of the science fiction aspects of nanotech.
第II卷(共40分)
I. Translation
Direction: Translate the following sentences into English，using the words given in the brackets．
1．请尽早做出决定, 不然你会坐失良机、(or)
2．那些未曾去过那个小村庄的人很难描绘出它的美丽。(It ．．．)
3. 勤洗手是避免疾病传染的有效方法之一。(infect)
4. 这条铁路横贯平原，把那个偏远山城与海港连接了起来。(remote)
5. 这部有关第 —次世界人战的历史小说引人入胜, 我简直爱不释手。(so ．．．that)
II．Guided Writing
Directions：Write an English composition in over 120 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese．
你的好友因家境一般买不起名牌而闷闷不乐。给他写封信，谈淡你的看法和建议。
收信人：徐海青
寄信人：黄平(不可用自己的真实姓名)
写信日期：2003年6月8日

答案

第I卷
1-5 BADBD 6-10 CCBCA 11-16 DCBADA 17. 55061640 18. French 19. Century 20. Elementary 21. His brother / The man's brother 22. 8:00 / 8 o'clock / eight o'clock 23. City Square 24. Law and Order 25-30 CBABAD 31-35 DCBDD 36-40 BCDBC 41-45 DBAAB 46-50 CBCDD 51-55 BDDAB 56-60 DCCAB 61-65 ACDBA 66-70 CADAA 71-75 BCDBB 76-80 BAADD 81-85 CADCC 86-89 DBBC
第II卷
1. Please make up your mind / make your decision as early as possible / you can, or you'll miss the good / golden chance / opportunity.
2. It's very hard for those who haven't been to the small village to describe its beauty.
3. Washing hands often / frequently / regularly is one of the effective ways to avoid being infected by disease(s).
4. The railway crosses / goes across the plain and connects /, connecting the remote mountain(ous) city with the sea port.
5. The historical novel about / describing World War I / the First World War is so attractive that I can't bear (to do ...) / stand parting with it putting it down (back, aside) / leaving it aside.
Listening Comprehension
Part A Short Conversations
1. M: Are you going to the shopping center tonight?
W: Tonight? I have to work on my physics test tomorrow.
Q: What does the woman mean?
2. M: The prices at the grocery store have increased a lot. Now green beans cost $1.50 a pound.
W: I know. Five years ago they were only a third that price.
Q: How much did a pound of green beans cost five years ago?
3. M: Could you have Jane Smith come in for an interview?
W: Sure, I will call her up immediately, sir.
Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
4. W: Could you please have my car ready at 5 o'clock?
M: Sure, the damage is not that serious.
Q: Where did the conversation probably take place?
5. W: We do need another bookshelf in this mom. But the problem is the space for it.
M: How about moving the old table to the kitchen?
Q: What does the man suggest doing?
6. W: I hear Mary is looking for a new job.
M: She has seldom worked at any job for more than a few weeks.
Q: What does the man say about Mary? 7. W: Look at this photo. It was taken at Marvin and Joan's wedding ceremony ten years ago.
M: I know. It's so embarrassing, isn't it? I couldn't believe I had such long hair.
Q: What are the two speakers talking about?
8. W: Did you notice who John was talking to at the party?
M: I was too busy greeting all the guests.
Q: What does the man imply?
9. M: Does Monica speak English well now, Carol?
W: Well, she learns new expressions quickly but she forgets them in no time.
Q: What do we learn about Monica?
10. W: Does Ben really want the scholarship he's applied for?
M: No one wants the scholarship more than Ben.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
Part B Passages
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
Gloria Latrobe is studying psychology at New York University. She was once a waitress working at Top Club in New York for a few weeks.
One day Gordon Williams, an English business- man, came to the club. Gordon happened to be interested in psychology, and he talked a lot with Gloria. Finally he gave her a check for $10,000 to pay for her last year of college, which was really a big tip for her.
Gloria described Mr. Williams as "a nice English gentleman" and told the story again and again on television in the US. Unfortunately, Gordon's bank wouldn't pay the money because Williams didn't have $10,000 in the bank and he even didn't re- member giving the tip at all.
But there was a happy ending to the story. Top Club in New York were so pleased that the club's name was in every newspaper in Britain and the United States that they gave Gloria Latrobe the $10,000 to pay for her last year at New York University.
(Now listen again, please.)
Questions:
11. Where did Gloria work as a waitress?
12. Why did Top Club pay Gloria the money?
13. What is this story mainly about?
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.
Now it's ten o'clock, time for brief reports.
More Money to Go into Fighting Disease
SARS is a kind of severe lung disease that has broken out in many parts of China. An additional 900 million yuan will be given to keep SAKS under control in the central and western areas of China. The total fund will reach 2.9 billion yuan.
Hot Soup Risk to Children
Settling down to watch TV with a hot bowl of soup might be a nice thought this winter, but it could prove dangerous -- particularly for children, health professionals warned yesterday. Children were risking significant burns to their body when eating heated instant foods in front of the TV.
Coffee Cuts Disease Risk
Coffee-drinkers may have a lower risk of Parkinson's disease, research indicated. 8000 men in the US were studied over 30 years. "Those who did not drink coffee were three times more likely to develop Parkinson's disease than coffee-drinkers," the study reported in the British Medical Journal.
Benefit of Vitamin C
English researchers have found that vitamin C is associated with several helpful changes such as reduced upper body soreness during recovery, and muscle function has also improved the day after exercise. (Now listen again, please.)
Questions:
14. How much extra money will be put into the SAKS control in China?
15. What will reduce Parkinson's disease risk according to the news?
16. What effect would vitamin C bring according to English researchers?
Part C Longer Conversations
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
W: Hello. Wolfson College Language School. Can I help you?
M: Yes. I'd like to attend your foreign language class. Can I enroll over the phone?
W: Yes, of course. May I have your name please?
M: Tony. My family name is Brown.
W: OK. Do you have a telephone number?
M: Yeh. It's double five o six sixteen forty.
W: 55061640. Thank you. Now, which language would you like to learn? We have French, German, Japanese and ...
M: Ah. I'd like to take French, please.
W: OK. Our classes are given in different places. Where do you live?
M: In the Lake District.
W: Well, in that case, your nearest classroom is in our branch school called "New Century". It's near Central Park. By the way, have you learned French before?
M: I'm afraid not.
W: We describe our classes by level. Your class is called "Elementary".
M: I see. Elementary.
(Now listen again, please.)
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
M: I'm glad shopping is over now. Honey, let's go home.
W: But I should go to the office. I've got lots to do.
M: OK. I'd better hurry. My brother's waiting at the house to help carry the television in.
W: Good. I hope he'll still be there when I get home. I haven't seen your brother for ages. Oh, I forgot to tell you. I'll be late home tonight. I've got a meeting at 5 o'clock.
M: When do you think it will end?
W: I'm not sure. Still, I should be home by eight. If later than 8 o'clock I'll call you.
M: OK. It's nice now that your office is in City Square. You don't have to travel very far.
W: Yeh. Taxi drivers always know where City Square is, too. By the way, are you going to watch "Law and Order" on TV tonight?
M: What did you say? What TV show?
W: "Law and Order".
M: Of course I am. I'll tell you what happened when you get home.
(Now listen again, please.)