1993年1月听力原文
Section A
1. W: Michael, did you go to the lecture on the French Revolution last night? I have never heard such an interesting history lecture before.
M: Yes, wasn’t it marvelous! It is said the lecture is a self-taught man with no university education.
Q: What did the man think of the lecture?
2. W: I enjoy all kinds of music. What kind of music do you like?
M: Folk music had appeared to me very much before I became fascinated with pop music. Now I think nothing can compare with classic music.
Q: What kind of music does the man like best?
3. M: I want to take the very next flight to Albany.
W: Well, the very next one leaves in two hours. It goes to Jacksonville, but you can make a connection to your destination.
Q: How can the man get to his destination?
4. M: I’m sorry, Madame. The train is somewhat behind the schedule. Take a seat and I’ll tell you as soon as we know something definite.
W: Thank you. I’ll just sit here and read the magazine in the meantime.
Q: What can you conclude about the train from the conversation?
5. M: Prof. David, I was wondering if you could write a recommendation letter for me.
W: Well, I can write one for you. But I’ll point out your limitation as well as you strength.
Q: What is the woman’s attitude towards writing recommendation?
6. M: You haven’t got the date fixed for the job interview yet, have you?
W: There is a long waiting list, I have to wait until my name gets to the top.
Q: What do we learn about the woman from the conversation?
7. M: I like the way you’ve done your hair, dear. It looks so natural and original.
W: Thank you. I am surprised you noticed it.
Q: What does the conversation tell us?
8. M: Jane, I missed Prof. White class yesterday. Could you tell me the homework he assigned us?
W: Don’t worry, Prof. White was ill and he postponed the lesson to next Monday.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
9. M: Prof. Jackson, we were wondering if we could sit in your English class?
W: I wish I could say “yes”. But if I accepted you two, I wonder how to say “No” to a lot of others who have raised.
the same request.
Q: What does the professor mean?
10. W: Will Richard be coming to the meeting tonight?
M: He’s supposed to. But in fact he won’t be back from the vocation until the day after tomorrow.
Q: Where is Richard now?

Section B
Passage One

Twin sister are supposed to be very much alike, are they not? Well, my twin Jane and I do look alike. However, we are different in many ways. We like very different styles of clothing. I prefer to dress informally, whereas my twin sister dresses like a model, always in the latest fashions. We have very similar characters in most ways. I do not get angry and enjoy being with friends. In this respect, my twin sister feels the same. But she likes loud music and modern dances while I find that night clubs give me a headache. She is always with friends, is the favorite of our teachers and never wants to have children, whereas I prefer to be alone at times, don’t really try to impress my teachers and intend some day to have a family of my own. We have tried to live in the same room several times and even agreed on the color we like best and the kind of furniture we wanted. But I like to keep things neat and orderly while my twin sister acts as if there were a servant around to pick up all the things that get thrown on the floor. I like to go to bed early and get up early. In contrast, she doesn’t seem to have any definite habits, often goes to bed very late and then sleeps late the next day.

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. What kind of clothes does the speaker like?
12. What do the twin sisters have in common?
13. Why doesn’t the speaker like living in the same room with her sister?

Passage Two

Joe is a student at a college in an open area. During his first two semesters, he did very well and at the beginning of third semester he was admitted to a special medical program. If he completed the program successfully, he would be granted admission to a good medical school. He would be able to study to become a doctor. Joe’s mother and father both have full-time jobs and Joe works part-time at a restaurant to help the family finances.
Several weeks ago, Joe’s mother began feeling sharp chest pains. When she went to a doctor, he told her that she would need a heart surgery and would have to give up her job. This would enlarge medical expenses and lose almost half the family income. Joe’s father wants him to drop out of school and go to work full-time to help the family. Joe loves his family very much. But, if he drops out now, he would lose entire semester’s credit and may even lose his place in the premedical program.
He doesn’t know what to do. He speaks to his girlfriend Maria who urges him to remain in school since withdraw now would place his entire future in danger. He also speaks to his cousin Carol, who tells him that his first duty is to help his family get through the difficult times.

Questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. When was Joe admitted to the special medical program?
15. Why would Joe’s mother give up her job?
16. Who advised Joe to give up his studies?
17. What is Joe going to do?

Passage Three

A couple of weeks ago, I ran into my boyfriend David for the first time in twenty years. I heard that David had made fortune on the stock market. So I was surprised he wasn’t driving an expensive car, or wearing expensive clothes. As a matter of fact, he looked a lot like me, wearing an inexpensive suit that looked a couple of years old and driving an old car with a little rust the edges. I asked him what he was doing in these years and he said he was teaching business at a local community college. “Teaching business?” I exclaimed. I thought I heard you were in New York, making a fortune in stocks. David smiled, “Yes, I didn’t that until about five years ago. But I got out. The stress was giving you a stomachache and a bad heart. Besides, once I got into that business, I had to run just to keep up. I did not have any time to spend with my family. We are much happier now.” I shook my head. He had chosen every man’s ambition but he gave it up. I had always dreamed of having money. But it never occurred to me that there might be disadvantages to be in rich.

Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

18. How long ago did the speaker last meet his friend David?
19. What had the speaker heard about David before they met?
20. What did the speaker realize at the end?