Part B Listening Comprehension Directions: In this part of the test there will be some short talks and conversations. After each one, you will be asked some questions. The talks, conversations and questions will be spoken ONLY ONCE. Now listen carefully and choose the right answer to each question you have heard and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. 听力原文：M: Hi, Nicole, I heard you've bought a house in the suburbs, how can you manage to get to work from such a faraway place？ W: The commuter trains leave or arrive regularly every morning and they just don't look like the same human sardine tins as in the city. M: But in a big city you can enjoy the "bustle and hustle" of life, the busy streets, the tail buildings, the crowds, the gleaming coloured lights after dark... W: Ken, admittedly, these are the very reasons that make me buy this house. You know, I was born in Ohio, I can't stand being separated from the land for long. In the country, I feel so close to nature. I breathe fresh air and eat fresh fruit and vegetables. Can you enjoy the "rhythm of the seasons" in downtown？ M: Mmm, possibly you're right. The city-dwellers almost lose touch with the land. Sometimes, I'm hardly conscious of seasons from flowers and leaves around us, but from the weatherman. However, in downtown, there're plenty of forms of entertainment, you can ease your pressure of work and life in cinemas, theatres, discos... W: In those places with the roar of traffic, the honking of horns, the crowds and endless car jams？ Come on, why not listen to the humorous country sounds of cows and goats？ Why not enjoy a natural beauty？ I think that's the real peace and quiet needed after an exhausting day. M: There's something in that, I suppose. But I'm fond of making new friends, you know, then I have a vast population to choose from if living in the city. On the contrary, in the countryside, quite possibly I can't meet more than twenty people in a whole day. W: I know you've been always in the limelight since we stayed at university. However, you're living just in the suburbs, not in a primitive society. Now more and more people have bought or plan to buy the house in the country, you can find quite a few friends around you. It's like living in an extended family where you can relax and feel at home. M: Sounds attractive! Maybe I should be one of your neighbours. W: Welcome! Questions:

What's the relationship between Nicole and Ken？

2.What are they discussing？ 3.What can we learn about Nicole？ 4.How should a person relax himself according to Ken？ 5.Which of the following is TRUE about the passage？ （21) A．Former schoolmates. B．Colleagues. C．Boss and secretary. D．Neighbours.

This Month's Exhibition
Name: Scientific and Technological Inventions since Second World War
Time: 8: 30-16: 00, from Monday to Friday, September
Place: Exhibition Center, St. Loais
Fare: 2. 5 dollars
Limitation: 120 persons /day
Corporate visit should make an appointment
E-mail: club@exhibition stl@gnail. com
To: Reception Office, Exhibition Center, St. Louis
From: TPR Software Company
Subject: Make an appointment for visiting the Exhibition on Scientific and Technological Inventions
Ladies or gentlemen,
We were very pleased to learn from the local media that many important and valuable inventions of science and technology made since the Second World War are now on display in your exhibition hall. We all know that there have been a large number of scientific and technical achievements, the application of which has been a large changing our total view of the world. The past six decades in particular have witnessed the birth of many new theories. They deal with almost everything in all fields of human activities. Thanks to the industrious efforts of scientists, human's life has been daily improving. Today, science and technology are advancing in our country much more rapidly than at any time in the past. They are being applied to the needs of production and life. We, young technical workers, intend in all eagerness to make in-depth studies of national and international trends of science in various fields. To do this, it is necessary for us to get well known of the lates result of scientific researchers.
We sincerely write to ask an appointment to visit your exhibition. We will very much appreciate it if you can arrange for our colleagues about 32 persons to come on Sept. 26, 2009, this Friday.
Thank you in advance for a favorable reply at your earliest convenience.
Regards,
TPR Software Company
How many people are allowed to visit the exhibition center every week？
A．500
B．600
C．400
D．700

Double-Chocolate Cappuccino Cocoa Prep Tims: 20 Minutes Start to Finish: 20 Minutes Servings: 8 （1 cup each) 1 cup whipping （heavy) cream 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee （dry) 1 half-gallon （8 cups) milk 1/2 cup baking cocoa 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons instant espresso coffee （dry) 4 oz sweet baking chocolate, cut up 8 cinnamon sticks

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 1 Serving: Calories 345（Calories from Fat 170); Total Fat 18 g （Saturated Fat 12 g); Cholesterol 90 mg; Sodium 140 mg; Total Carbohydrate 36 g （Dietary Fiber 3 g); Protein 11 g Tips DO-AHEAD Pour hot mixture into slow cooker set on Low, and add 2 cinnamon sticks. Cover and keep warm up to 8 hours SPECIAL TOUCH Garnish the cocoa with shaved chocolate, and chocolate-covered spoons. Look for the spoons at gourmet shops, or make your own by dipping plastic spoons into melted candy coating and placing on waxed paper until firm. Subject: New taste drink From: marrylam@ gmail. com To: lucylee@yahoo. com Dear Lucy, Haven't seen you for a long time! How are you recently？ The autumn is coming and the weather at this time is fine. Would you like to camp in the countryside with our Camping Team？ If you like, please connect with me before next Friday. We will discuss the detailed plan with you about our trip. Today I'm writing not only talk about our tour, but I also want to introduce a new drink to you. I know you like coffee and chocolate very much, so the new taste drink must be suitable for you. It is called Double-Chocolate Cappuccino Cocoa. I have made it at home and it is really easy to prepare. In the recipe, there are tips about making it by yourself. You can try it in the afternoon-tea time. With the bright sunshine of the deep autumn, enjoy a cup of your self- made coco- it is really a wonderful time! I hope you can enjoy it not only yourself but also with your family. I have to stop now, see you later! Best wishes. Yours Sincerely, Mary If there are 16 members in a party, how many packed brown sugar should one prepare？ A．1/2 gallon B．2 tablespoon C．2/3 cup D．8 oz

Some chicks hatched by re-released condors died because ______.
A．they fell into pools of water
B．they fell prey to other animals
C．they had odd drinking habits
D．they swallowed dangerous objects

Now it seems America's love affair with Barbie may be coming to an end- US sales of Barbie fell 15% in the first quarter this year, which combined with other problems to see overall profits at the Barbie maker Mattel slump by 73% .
Barbie's career has spanned hundreds of jobs, and her makers have striven valiantly to keep up with the latest trends. Barbie now uses computers and sends text messages on her mobile phone.
A Barbie-branded range of designer clothes for girls, and branded perfume are also in the pipeline.
But Mattel's attempts to keep pace with modern life have not always gone down well with customers. One letter to the New York Times following Barbie's split from long time partner Ken complained that "the breakup-discourages-even insults - permanence and commitment".
Meanwhile, Barbie has some hip new rivals on the scene. MGA Entertainment's Bratz doll come in a range of different ethnic groups, and boast fashions described as "totally dangerous, totally ferocious and totally cruel". They have won two Toy Industry Association's Toy of the Year Award, and figures suggest rising sales are eating directly into sales of Barbie.
But analysts say with thought and investment Barbie could still have a future ahead.
Note
Feb. 19th
Dear Carol,
Have you seen the news on TV？ The American toy maker Mattel will come to Beijing the day after tomorrow. And they will have a Barbie Toy Exhibition in the National Exhibition Center. This morning, I booked two tickets on the internet and I hope you can go with me together to see the exhibition . From it, we can understand the development of （Bardie industry in America. The National Exhibition Center will be opened at 9 that morning, and I will wait for you in front of the center. If you are not convenient on that day, you can contact with me on the telephone number 5673490.
Best wishes
Yours,
Oliver
How many profits are reduced for the Barbie maker Mattel over this year？
A．73%
B．15%
C．19%
D．65%

What can we infer from the two letters？
A．The Great Investment Trust Co. 's financial condition is very good.
B．Dodge Household Furniture Co. 's condition will be better in one month.
C．If Dodge Household Furniture Co. pays back the money in three months, they have to pay the quarter interest.
D．Great Investment Trust Co. wants Dodge Household Furniture Co. to borrow more money.