24. A. He hadn't heard from his family in a while. B. He thought the woman had been ill. C. He couldn't decide on a topic for his paper, D. He thought his paper was late.
25. A. To identify kinds of honey. B. To identify relatives, C. To find their way back to the nest. D. To locate plant fibers.
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. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet2 ~with single line through the center. Passage One
Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. A. He set up the first university in America.
B. He was one of the earliest settlers in America. C. He can best represent the spirit of early America.
D. He was the most distinguished diplomat in American history.
27. A. He provided Washington with a lot of money. B. He persuaded France to support Washington. C. He served as a general in Washington's army.
D. He represented Washington in negotiations with Britain.
28. A. As one of the greatest American scholars.
B. As one of America's most ingenious inventors. C. As one of the founding fathers of the United States. D. As one of the most famous activists for human rights.
Passage Two
Questions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard. 29. A. Because we might be offered a dish of insects.
B. Because nothing but freshly cooked insects are served
C. Because some yuppies like to horrify guests with insects as food.
D. Because we might meet many successful executives in the media industry.
30. A. From yuppie clubs. B. In the seafood market. C. In the supermarket. D. On the Internet.
31. A. It's easy to prepare. B. It's tasty and healthful.
C. It's exotic in appearance. D. It's safe to eat.
32. A. It will be consumed by more and more young people. B. It will become the first course at dinner parties. C. It will have to be changed to suit local tastes. D. It is unlikely to be enjoyed by most people.
Passage Three
Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 33. A. Their business hours are limited. B. Their safety measures are inadequate.
C. Their banking procedures are complicated. D. They don't have enough service windows.
34. A. People who are in the habit of switching from one bank to another. B. Young people who are fond of modern technology. C. Young people who are wealthy and well-educated. D. People who have computers at home.
35. A. To compete for customers. B. To reduce the size of their staff.
C. To provide services for distant clients.
D. To expand their operations at a lower cost. 1
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage 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 group of African-American cowboys on horseback is a rare sight in the central (36) _____________ state of Kansas. This is Nicodemus, the first all-black (37) _____________town, established on the prairie 128 years ago. Every summer this tiny town (38) _____________ a homecoming with a (39) _____________and (40) _____________ to celebrate its (41) _____________ in 1877 freed slaves came to a barren spot in Kansas to make a place where they could (42) _____________their own lives. Living in earth-covered huts the settlers used their
determination and farming skills and a town began to take shape. Some of (43) _____________ structures remain. First built were two churches, then a (44)_________ and later a small hotel and a town hall.. As the town grew, there were hopes for a railroad stop, but the rail line bypassed Nicodemus. People began to be really discouraged. They knew that they were never
going to get the railroad. They knew that the town was probably going to (45)________because they didn't get the railroad.And then people continued to leave until the 1930s.
Presently there are only about 25 people that live here.
Today, Nicodemus is like many struggling mid-western towns where the young people leave for the cities. But because we are African-American we have to hold on to something. We have to hold on to ourselves.This is a place where people can experience the past, become (46) _______________ about our past and be very proud of our past.
Model Test 3 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. They produce part of their own food. B. They sell their own produce.
C. They feed their family on cheap food. D. They buy food from farmers.
12. A. It's late. B. It's crowded. C. It's empty. D. It's on time.
13. A. It was pretty good. B. It was rather dull.
C. It was not well organized. D. It was attended by many people.
14. A. He has too many dreams. B. He likes to sleep.
C. He doesn't put his ideas into practice. D. He doesn't have many good ideas.
15. A. At home. B. In a phone box. C. In her office. D. In a friend's house.
16. A. She didn't know her daughter could sing so well. B. She sings better than her daughter. C. She doesn't like her daughter.
D. She herself doesn't have a good voice.
17. A. He doesn't write well enough. B. He is not a professional writer.
C. He hasn't got any professional experience.
D. He didn't perform well in the interview.
18. A. Arguing. B. Protesting. C. Complaining. D. Bargaining.
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. A. It has broken down before.
B. She generally doesn't allow people to borrow it. C. She is trying to sell it.
D. She bought it from a friend.
20. A. It probably won't cost a lot to repair. B. It's probably difficult to drive.
C. The woman could probably repay it herself. D. It's rather small.
21. A. He will probably overcharge her. B. He is one of her neighbors. C. He only works on new cars. D. He has fixed her car before.
22. A. Help the woman pay the mechanic's bill. B. Help the woman fix her car. C. Take the woman to her home. D. Test-drive the woman's car.
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 23. A. The disadvantages of working in an office. B. How using a computer can affect one's eyes. C. Why Tom needs to get glasses.
D. Research Tom has done for his chemistry paper.
24. A. It helps to keep the eyes moist.
B. It improves a person's concentration.
C. It prevents a buildup of chemicals in the eyes. D. It helps the eyes absorb eye drops.
25. A. He doesn't know how to use a computer. B. He doesn't want to write the paper. C. He needs to get an office job.
D. He has been working for a long time.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will