B Big cities are now gradually losing their appeal. 4 Q: What does the man say about the aging problem? A The aging problem emerges earlier than expected.

5 Q: What does the woman think about the people living in big cities? D They are more likely to have mental problems. Long conversation

1 Q: What is Emily going to do? A She is going to move to Santa Fe.

2 Q: What did Emily think life in Santa Fe would be like? A It is tedious.

3 Q: What is unique in Santa Fe according to the man? D Its history.

4 Q: What attracts artists around the world to Santa Fe? B Its colorful scenery. Passage 1

1 Q: What shocked the speaker?

B That parents buy their young kids expensive electronic products. 2 Q: What is appropriate for slightly older kids according to the speaker? D Old-fashioned paper books.

3 Q: What is the best thing about iPads according to the couple? C They keep children at different age levels occupied.

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4 Q: What does the speaker think of buying iPads for kids after talking with the couple?D It is understandable.

Passage 2 1) join up 2) reaction

3) makes increasing sense 4) sustainable 5) aims 6) monitored 7) access to

8) experimenting with 9) eye-catching 10) commuting U6

Short conversations

1 Q: What do we know from the conversation about Addison? B He changes jobs quite frequently. 2 Q: What does the man say about his job? D He works to support his family.

3 Q: What does the woman think about her future? A She has no idea about her future plan. 4 Q: What does the man say about his job?

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C His well-paid job requires a lot of hard work. 5 Q: Why doesn’t the woman take the position? C Because it will take her along the wrong career path. Long conversation

1 Q: How does the woman prepare for the working world? A She does not know where to start for her jobs. 2 Q: How did the man find his internship? D He got information from the Internet.

3 Q: What advice does the man give to the woman? B Seek help from the Career Center.

4 Q: What does the man think the woman needs most right now? B A good plan. Passage 1

1Q:How has the number of working women with college degrees in the United Stateschanged?

B It has increased 200 percent since 1970.

2 Q: What is the current situation of working women in the United States? B Most women are engaged in lower-end jobs. 3 Q: What is the best-paying job for women? A A physician or a surgeon.

4 Q: What does the speaker think of the job prospects for women in the United States?D It is promising.

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Passage 2 1) evaluate 2) compensation 3) negotiating 4) confirm 5) schedule 6) circumstances 7) turn down 8) start over 9) work out 10) informed 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.

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