B. They couldn't find time.

C. They couldn't afford the tickets. D. The tickets were sold out.

24. A. The performances have been rescheduled. B. Student discount tickets are available. C. Prices for all tickets have been reduced. D. It's possible to see the plays without charge.

25. A. She doubts it will work.

B. She thinks they don't have enough time. C. She's enthusiastic about it.

C. To take some pictures of his friends. D. She's happy to get so much money.

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.

Passage One

Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. A. Classmates. B. Colleagues.

C. Boss and secretary. D. PR representative and client.

27. A. He felt his assignment was tougher than Sue's. B. His clients complained about his service. C. He thought the boss was unfair to him.

D. His boss was always finding fault with his work.

28. A. She is unwilling to undertake them. B. She complains about her bad luck. C. She always accepts them cheerfully. D. She takes them on, though reluctantly.

29. A. Sue got promoted.

B. John had to quit his job.

C. Both John and Sue got a raise. D. Sue failed to complete her project.

Passage Two

Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.

30. A. By greeting each other very politely.

B. By exchanging their views on public affairs. C. By displaying their feelings and emotions. D. By asking each other some personal questions.

31. A. Refrain from showing his feelings. B. Express his opinion frankly. C. Argue fiercely. D. Yell loudly.

32. A. Getting rich quickly. B. Distinguishing oneself.

C. Respecting individual rights. D. Doing credit to one's community.

Passage Three

Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 33. A. If they don't involve any risks.

B. If they produce predictable side effects. C. When the urgent need for them arises.

D. When tests show that they are relatively safe.

34. A. Because they are not accustomed to it.

B. Because they are not psychologically prepared for it.

C. Because their genes differ from those who have been tested for it.

D. Because they are less sensitive to it than those who have been tested for it.

35. A. They will have to take ever larger doses. B. They will become physically impaired. C. They will suffer from minor discomfort. D. They will experience a very painful process.

Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.

A new World Bank report warns that children who do not get enough good food in the first two years of life suffer lasting damage. They may be underdeveloped or under (36) _____________.They may suffer from poor health or limited (37) _____________. In addition, poorly nourished children are more likely to drop out of school and earn less money as adults. The report is called \ It

(38) _____________that too little food is not the only cause of poor nutrition. Many children who

live in homes with plenty of food suffer for other reasons. For example, the study says that mothers often fail to give their newly born babies their first breast milk. This milk-like (39) _____________ is called colostrum. It is full of nutrients that improve a baby's ability to fight (40) _____________ and (41) _____________.

The study also links malnutrition to economic growth in poor countries. A lack of nutrition in early childhood can cost developing nations up to three percent of their yearly (42) _____________ . Many of these same countries have economies that are growing at a rate of two to three percent yearly. The study suggests that poor countries could possibly (43) _____________their economic growth if they improved nutrition.

Africa and South Asia are affected the most by poor nutrition. The study says about half of all children in India do not get enough good food. The World Bank study also notes that rates of malnutrition in South Asia are almost double those in central and southern Africa. Other parts of the world are also (44)______ affected, including Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Yemen, Guatemala and Peru.

The study recommends that developing countries change their policies to deal with malnutrition. Instead of directly providing food, the study suggests educational

programs in health and nutrition for mothers with young babies.It also recommends cleaner (45) ________and improvements in health care

.World Bank nutrition specialist Meera Shekar was the lead writer for the report. She said the period of life between pregnancy and two years is extremely important. . Governments with (46) ___________________ should take direct action to improve nutrition for children during this period

Model Test 2 Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer.

11. A. It was misleading. B. It was enjoyable. C. It was rather boring. D. It was just so so.

12. A. No, it's open only to teachers and postgraduates.

B. Yes, he can study there if he is writing a research paper. C. Yes, because he is a senior student.

D. Yes, but he needs the approval by his professor.

13. A. In town. B. Out of town.

C. In the man' s house. D. Outside Ann's house.

14. A. It will take about one month to repair the watch. B. The woman should have saved more money.

C. It is a good idea to keep the old watch. D. The watch is no longer worth repairing.

15. A. To change the tennis shoes in the sportswear department.. B. To help his friend find the right department. C. To find his lost shoes on the tennis court. D. To buy himself a pair of tennis shoes,

16. A. It gives a 30% discount to all customers. B. It is run by Mrs. Winter's husband. C. It hires Mrs. Winter as an adviser.

D. It encourages husbands to shop on their own.

17. A. Be hostile to Nancy. B. Ask Nancy to come out. C. Talk to Nancy herself. D. Write Nancy a letter.

18. A. He used to be 'a workman himself.

B. He likes to do repairs and make things himself.

C. He is a professional builder. D).He paid workmen to decorate the house.

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard, 19. A. He is unable to talk. B. He doesn't like his classroom,

C. He can't find his office key. D. He has misplaced some exams,

20. A. Make an appointment with the doctor. B. Return some exams to his students. C. Mark the latest homework assignment,

D. Put a cancellation notice on the classroom door.

21. A. Bring Don the homework that was due today.

B. Teach Don's class while he's absent, C. Give Professor Webster the key to Don's office. D. Leave a message on the board in Don's classroom.

22. A. To call Don. at the end of the afternoon. B. To give Don's students the next assignment.

C. To put the homework on Don's desk. D. To leave the master key for Don. ,

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 23. A. They're cousins. B. They're lab partners. C. They're classmates. D. They're roommates.