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read for the second time, fill in the blanks with the exact words you hear. When the passage is read for the third time, check what you have written.

The name Christian Dior is considered by many to be the most recognized name in fashion. Its founder, Christian Dior was born in 1905 in the small town of Granville in Normandy, France. Dior spent some time as an artist and 16) launched a gallery in 1928, with generous financing by his father. Hard times were just around the 17) corner though. The Great Depression resulted in the 18) bankruptcy of the family business, forcing them to sell 19) virtually everything they owned. Dior moved in with a friend and soon began 20) directing his attention to the fashion industry. After being 21) discharged from army service in 1940, he returned to Paris in 1941 and 22) secured employment with the fashion house of Lucien Lelong. In 1946, Marcel Boussac, the richest man in France at the time, provided 23) substantial financial backing for Dior to launch his own fashion house. Dior's first clothing line released in 1947 was an overwhelming success, winning favor for the designer, both in Europe and the distant USA. 24) Not surprisingly , in 1949 Dior established a presence in New York City and soon expanded again to London in 1952. Wider global expansion followed shortly after. In 1948, Dior launched a perfume line which proved to be a great success. And in a 1950 decision he expanded the brand into 25) fashion accessories like hats, ties and handbags. Dior was preparing for retirement when a heart attack took his life in 1957. Later the group experienced many ups and downs over the years. Despite all these ups and downs, Dior is still considered as one of the most popular and innovative fashion houses in the world.

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短对话5题

Directions： Listen to five short conversations and choose the best answer to each question you hear.

1)

A. The woman wants to play golf while the man wants to play tennis.B. The man wants to play golf while the woman wants to play tennis.C. Both the man and woman suggest playing golf.D. Both the man and woman suggest playing tennis. 参考答案：

1) A

听力文本：

W: Hey, Joel, how about some golf on Friday after work?

M: Not for me. I can never play golf well; I find it too frustrating. How about playing tennis?

Q: What do the man and woman say?

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2)

A. No one is dancing there.B. No one will pay attention to how the man dances.C. No one knows how to dance.D. It's too crowded to dance. 参考答案： 2) B

听力文本：

M: I'd love to dance, but I don't know the steps.

W: It doesn't matter. No one will be looking at us in the crowd. Q: What does the woman mean?

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3)

A. An exciting football match.B. A beautiful scene.C. The man's interest in her.D. The man's inviting her to a football match. 参考答案： 3) B

听力文本：

W: Look how beautiful the lake is with the sun setting on it. It gives me a sense of happiness.

M: I agree completely, but we should leave now. The football game starts at eight o'clock, and we can't miss it. Q: What is the woman happy about?

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4)

A. She always spends weeks to plan her trips.B. She likes to take long camping trips.C. She doesn't like camping.D. She seldom goes camping on weekends. 参考答案： 4) B

听力文本：

M: Viola is quite enthusiastic about camping, isn't she?

W: Yes, she often goes for weeks at a time. Last summer she went camping in Yellow Stone Park for two weeks.

Q: What does the woman say about Viola?

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5)

A. Excited.B. Indifferent.C. Annoyed.D. Joyous. 参考答案： 5) C

听力文本：

M: You know I'm not a party animal, so I'm really fed up with Mary. She invites her friends to party in our apartment every other day! W: Yeah. I know what you mean.

Q: How does the man feel about Mary having parties in their apartment?

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长对话5题

Directions： Listen to a long conversation and choose the best answer to each question you hear.

6)

A. Joining a family.B. Becoming a fantastic dancer.C. Going out for the night.D. Dancing at the woman's home. 7)

A. Dancing.B. Dinner.C. A concert.D. A movie. 8)

A. The man is important to his parents.B. The woman had a great time with her parents.C. The woman isn't serious about her parents.D. The man doesn't want to go out with the woman's parents. 9)

A. To be more serious about the parents.B. To have tea with the parents.C. To go with the woman without her parents.D. To go with the woman and her parents. 10)

A. Wife and husband.B. Girlfriend and boyfriend.C. Sister and brother.D. Mother and son. 参考答案：

6) C 7) C 8) D 9) D 10) B

听力文本：

M: Hey, babe, you want to join me? W: Where are you going, love?

M: I thought about going to a movie, but I just heard about a concert, and I think I'm going to that – that is, unless you have something else in mind. Dinner, dancing, what do you want to do?

W: Do you mind if my parents come and join us?

M: You're kidding, right? I was hoping to take you out on a regular date.

W: I guess we haven't been going out long enough for you to really know me. But my parents are very important to me. And I'd really like to spend some time with them tonight. So how about it? We can all go dancing tonight.

M: This doesn't sound much like my cup of tea. I mean, are you serious?

W: Sure. My parents are fantastic dancers. You'd really have a great time. Won't you give it a chance?

M: I... well, you know what? I think I could go in for this. Let's go.

Q 6: What are the speakers talking about?

Q 7: When the conversation begins, where is the man planning to go? Q 8: What can be inferred from the passage? Q 9: What does the man decide in the end?

Q 10: What is the relationship between the two speakers?

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短文理解5题

Directions： Listen to a short passage and choose the best answer to each question you hear.

11)

A. The most popular forms of vacations in the U.S.B. Favorite vacation spots in the U.S.C. Effects of vacations on Americans.D. Types of vacations in the U.S. 12)

A. It is more comfortable than staying in tents.B. It is less comfortable than staying in tents.C. It is less adventurous than living in motels.D. It is more expensive than living in a luxurious hotel. 13)

A. America is large and has many tourist attractions.B. America has more tourist attractions than Europe.C. It is cheaper than traveling abroad.D. There is no language barrier. 14)

A. Its major cities are more attractive than its natural scenes.B. Its natural scenes are more attractive than its major cities.C. Both its major cities and its

natural scenes are attractive.D. Its major cities and natural scenes are less attractive than those in Europe. 15)

A. They can spend the vacation together with the kids.B. They might upset the balance of nature.C. They can go fishing, skiing or rafting.D. They can look at plants and flowers at close quarters. 参考答案：

11) D 12) A 13) B 14) C 15) D 听力文本：

For many Americans, summer is the season to travel. Why? Because school is out and the weather is great. And most of all, because we all deserve a break. When Americans take a break, they often head for their favorite vacation spots.

Most companies provide an annual vacation for their employees, and people often use that time to travel. Some people just visit friends or relatives in distant states. Others go on low-budget weekend excursions and stay in economy motels. Those with more expensive tastes choose luxurious resorts and hotels. Camping out in the great outdoors appeals to adventurous types. Some travel in recreational vehicles to camp out in comfort, while others \

Most Americans prefer to travel within their nation's border. Why? For one thing, it's cheaper than traveling abroad, and there's no language problem. Besides that, the vast American territory offers numerous tourist attractions. Nature lovers can enjoy beaches, mountains, canyons, lakes and a wealth of natural wonders. Major cities offer visitors a multitude of urban delights. The convenience of modern freeways, railways and airplanes makes travel in America as easy as pie.

Many American vacations are as unique as the people who take them. Families often plan their trips with the kids in mind. More and more \friendly\prefer \closely without disturbing the sensitive balance of nature. Some people find sea cruises relaxing and refreshing. Others hit the water to go fishing, skiing or rafting. Daring tourists get the thrill of a lifetime on expeditions in remote places from Africa to Asia.

Q 11: What is the passage mainly about?

Q 12: Which of the following is true of traveling in recreational vehicles?

Q 13: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason why Americans prefer to travel within the United States?

Q 14: Which of the following is true of America, according to the passage?