U7
Short conversations
1 Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?
B Search for information on the Internet.
2 Q: What do you think Mr. Johnson will most probably do?
C He will tell his son not to take his phone to school.
3 Q: What does the woman say about people aged 50 to 65?
D They are not very likely to get involved in online dating.
4 Q: What does Jennifer want to know?
D Which online platform suits her needs.
5 Q: What does the woman imply?
C The man’s personal information was leaked online.
Long conversation
1 Q: What did the man do for his grandmother?
B He taught his grandmother how to use electronic gadgets.
2 Q: What problem does the man’s grandmother have?
B She is unable to use her household electronic items.
3 Q: What do the man’s grandmother and the woman’s aunt have in common?
A They are both reluctant to learn how to use electric items.
4 Q: What will the man do to help his grandmother?
C Try to make her interested in electronic items.
Passage 1
1 Q: What does the writer compare “wilfing” to?
D Window shopping.
2 Q: What websites are the most popular among wilfers?
A Shopping websites.
3 Q: What did the poll find out about wilfing?
A People under 25 were more likely to wilf than those aged 55 and above.
4 Q: How do adult entertainment websites attract users?
D By using pop-up technology and bulk emails.
Passage 2
1)response
2)illegal
3)in charge of
4)consequently
5)relied heavily on
6)linked to
7)anticipate
8)familiar with
9)remedy
10)betraying
U8
Short conversations
1 Q: What does the man mean?
B He hopes that the woman can stay at this job for along time.
2 Q: What’s the relationship between Robert and Rose?
C Half-brother and half-sister.
3 Q: How will identity thieves use the stolen personal information?
C They will use the credit cards in your name without paying the bills.
4 Q: What does the woman think of her female boss?
D She is considerate.
5 Q: Why didn’t the woman see Barry yesterday?
A He has already changed his job.
Long conversation
1 Q: Why did Charlie feel stressed?
C Because he had to make a crucial decision.
2 Q: What does Ms. Parker say about changing majors?
D Most students change their major at least once.
3 Q: What kind of person is Charlie?
A He is a big picture kind of guy.
4 Q: What major does Ms. Parker suggest that Charlie may choose?
B Marketing.
Passage 1
1 Q: How many differences between female and male managers are mentioned in the passage?
C Four.
2 Q: How do the female bosses treat the individuals they work with?
C Female bosses usually encourage them and guide them.
3 Q: What is the possible reason that female managers are more likely to get their work done on time?
A Because they are more likely to be dismissed for poor work.
4 Q: What can we learn from the passage about women managers?
B Women managers often face a double standard.
Passage 2
1) infancy
2) assumed
3) inherited
4) rooted
5) fairs
6) compensate for
7) cement
8) witness
9) exposed to
10) contributed to