大一下学期期末英语听力复习材料
Part 1 Short dialogs and multiple choice questions
1. A. The man thinks negatively about them while the woman is positive about them. B. The woman thinks negatively about them while the man is positive about them. C. Both the man and woman think they play a positive role. D. Both the man and woman think they play a negative role. 2. A. They were cheap. B. The salesgirl talked her into doing so.
C. She wanted to give one to her sister. D. She could enjoy a discount for buying two. 3. A. They are really too short. B. They are really too long.
C. They will look well if one wears suitable shoes. D. They will look well if the tailor shortens them a bit. 4. A. The man won't go to the fashion show with the woman. B. The woman is a fashion designer. C. The man sometimes follows the fashion trend. D. The woman bought the tickets at high prices.
5. A. Shanghai has been on the same level with Paris. B. The chances of Shanghai becoming a fashion capital are small. C. Shanghai may soon rival Paris and Milan . D. Shanghai lacks the elements that make it a fashion leader. 6. A. Long skirts are in fashion this summer. B. She prefers to wear miniskirts. C. She likes very long skirts. D. She dislikes very long skirts.
7. A. He has little sense of style. B. He is good at choosing a tie that matches his shirt. C. He likes polka dots. D. He favors stripes.
8. A. She cleaned the man's shoes. B. She discarded the man's shoes.
C. She bought the man a new pair of shoes. D. She helped the man look for his sneakers. 9. A. He was a late starter on his career path. B. Early success brings lifelong happiness.
C. Often there is a high price to pay for success. D. A high salary is the key to satisfaction. 10. A. Idiots like to wear jeans. B. Gentlemen wear best-quality trousers. C. Old-looking jeans are preferred. D. New jeans are preferred.
11. A. It is worthwhile to buy the expensive sunglasses. B. It is not worthwhile to buy the expensive sunglasses. C. Cheaper sunglasses sell well. D. Expensive sunglasses sell well.
12. A. They are proud of their beautiful figures. B. They are too worried about their appearance. C. They are beautiful. D. They are too thin.
13. A. They are worthless people. B. They don't like to spend money. C. They make too much money. D. They spend too much money.
14. A. She is going to travel. B. She is going to blow it all immediately. C. She is going to save it for future use. D. She is going to invest it in a project.
15. A. They depend mainly on bookstores to get rich. B. They depend mainly on cheating.
C. They know the secret to getting rich. D. They may not really know how to make a fortune. 16. A. To spend it at Christmas. B. To pay the tuition. C. To buy books. D. To pay for the accommodations. 17. A. The interest rates have been low. B. The interest rates would rise soon. C. Her old computer did not work well. D. The new computer was on sale. 18. A. When he borrows money from a friend. B. When he receives his salary. C. Not until half a year later. D. Not until a year later.
19. A. More than 30 pounds. B. Exactly 30 pounds. C. Less than 30 pounds. D. Less than 13 pounds. 20. A. Put all her money in the bank. B. Put her money in his hands.
C. Write down her decision to save. D. Keep a record of her income and expenditure. 21. A. She will try her luck with a lottery ticket. B. She is sure she is going to win.
C. She wants to share the money she wins with the man. D. She wants to buy the ticket by herself. 22. A. She would try to become a famous star. B. She would spend all of it on travel.
C. She would save all of it in a bank. D. She would consider both saving and enjoyment. 23. A. He plans to travel around the world to enjoy himself at his 40s. B. He wants to lead a luxurious life. C. He thinks money can buy happiness. D. He hopes to save up money to help the poor.
24. A. He is generous to friends. B. He's saved up a large sum of money. C. He is mean with his money. D. He boasts his attitude toward spending.
25. A. Warning the woman against walking at night. B. Offering to walk back with the woman. C. Saying goodbye to the woman. D. Telling the woman to be on guard.
26. A. He stole a mobile phone. B. He lost his purse. C. He had his mobile phone stolen. D. He is an annoying man. 27. A. She hopes to get back her laptop. B. She hopes to catch the thief.
C. She hopes Steve will get over his rage. D. She hopes Steve will get some compensation. 28. A. None. B. One. C. Two D. Three.
29. A. Her bike was locked by the police. B. Her bike was damaged. C. Her bike and lock were stolen. D. Her bike pump was stolen.
30. A. The man is for harsh punishments while the woman is against them. B. The woman is for harsh punishments while the man is against them.
C. They are both in favor of harsh punishments. D. They are both against harsh punishments.
31. A. He is fed up with the slow legal procedure. B. He thinks the slow legal procedure cannot be avoided. C. He thinks only dangerous criminals should be punished quickly. D. He thinks the courts make too many checks. 32. A. Spend less than 300 pounds on her credit card. B. Make a new copy of her card. C. Cancel her card and get a new one. D. Cancel her card and use a check instead. 33. A. The growing number of students. B. The greater pressures. C. The better communication facilities. D. The lighter punishment. 34. A. The woman's book is stolen. B. The woman steals the book.
C. The man supports piracy. D. The man tries to persuade the woman not to buy pirated books. 35. A. To tell the children who is the criminal. B. To keep the children stay at home all the time. C. To encourage children to ask for permission before playing outside the house. D. To tell children not to open doors for strangers until they get the name of the stranger. 36. A. He lost his license. B. He was driving in the wrong direction. C. He knocked down a woman. D. He drove through a green light.
37. A. Drivers should follow the new law. B. Drivers should not forget the old rules. C. Drivers will ignore the new law. D. Drivers find the new law has saved a lot of lives. 38. A. They both think cyclists do not have to wear helmets. B. They both think cyclists should wear helmets.
C. The man suggests wearing helmets while the woman thinks otherwise. D. The woman suggests wearing helmets while the man thinks otherwise.
39. A. A taxi driver and a passenger. B. A driver and a friend. C. A new driver and the trainer. D. A Mother and a son.
40. A. They warned people against too much drinking. B. They offered people more drinks than reasonable.
C. They welcomed the law that prohibited too much drinking. D. They ignored the law that prohibited too much drinking. 41. A. He will fasten his seat belt. B. He will loosen his seat belt.
C. He will soon get rid of the habit of wearing the belt. D. He will ignore the requirement for wearing the belt. 42. A. He tells the woman to get the right kind of petrol. B. He tells the woman that they can use any kind of petrol. C. He has enough petrol. D. He does not have enough petrol. 43. A. The woman has become blind. B. The woman did not insure her car.
C. The woman bumped into the man's car because he stopped suddenly. D. The man bumped into the woman's car because she stopped suddenly.
44. A. It has been stolen. B. It has been seriously damaged. C. It has been slightly damaged. D. It has no problem at all. 45. A. Because he can only afford a bike. B. Because a driver killed a woman in a traffic jam.
C. Because there are too many car accidents. D. Because drivers may get angry easily. 46. A. 50. B. 150. C. 200. D. 350.
47. A. The drunken drivers. B. The absent-minded drivers. C. The drunken passengers. D. The interrupting passengers.
48. A. It deserves to live. B. It should be killed immediately. C. It is a harmful insect. D. It is a black insect.
49. A. He has accepted a promotion. B. He has got a pay rise. C. He is afraid of flying. D. He is afraid of the woman. 50. A. She is concerned with the future rather than the present. B. She is concerned with the present rather than the future. C. She is afraid of the past. D. She is afraid of the future.
51. A. She had nightmares almost every day. B. She welcomed her parents' visits.
C. She slept with her parents when she was happy. D. She slept with her parents when she was afraid. 52. A. She saw a ghost. B. She is writing on a white sheet.
C. She was frightened by a big spider. D. She was frightened by a small spider.
53. A. She did well and is likely to get the job. B. She did well, but is unlikely to get the job.
C. She performed poorly and is unlikely to get the job. D. She performed poorly, but is likely to get the job. 54. A. She climbed up the Eiffel Tower. B. She did not dare to climb up the Eiffel Tower.
C. She enjoyed the fantastic view from the top of the tower. D. She was disappointed by the view from the top of the tower. 55. A. John is afraid of flying and will soon be treated for that.
B. John's wife is afraid of flying and will soon be treated for that. C. John is going to treat his wife's fear of flying.
D. John's wife is going to treat her husband's fear of flying.
56. A. Tom enjoyed the beach, but Robbie didn't. B. Robbie enjoyed the beach, but Tom didn't. C. Tom prefers the swimming pool to the beach. D. Robbie prefers the beach to the swimming pool. 57. A. She fears going down stairs. B. She prefers taking an elevator to going up the stairs.
C. She fears staying in a small, closed space. D. She breaks out in a cold sweat at the sight of an insect.
58. A. The man does bungee jumping regularly. B. The woman is excited with the experience of bungee jumping. C. Both the man and the woman are afraid of heights. D. Neither of the man and the woman fear heights. 59. A. Staying close to the phone. B. Closing all the curtains. C. Singing songs to herself. D. Keeping a barking dog. Part 3 Short passages and multiple choice questions (Each item: 1)
110. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of fashion?
A. English. B. Mathematics. C. Clothes. D. Computer program writing. 111. According to the passage, when will a fashion trend start? A. When most people begin to like something new.
B. When important people begin to wear something new or different. C. When something different is introduced from abroad. D. When something in the past attracts the public attention. 112. What is the main feature of fashion?
A. Satisfying the young. B. Overlooking the old. C. Beauty. D. Change. 113. Why are some people against fashion?
A. Because they don't like spending money on clothes. B. Because they don't like change. C. Because they enjoy variety. D. Because it causes waste. 114. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. The social and economic role of fashion. B. The definition and evolution of fashion.