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听力原文：Being able to swim has always been a valued skill. But competitive swimming is ju

听力原文： Being able to swim has always been a valued skill. But competitive swimming is just over one hundred years old. Racing in the water began in Europe only about fifty years before the modern Olympics. England was the leader in this new sport. Pools were built and races were held.

Interest was spurred when a group of Native Americans went to England in 1844 to swim against an English team. To the surprise and dismay of the English, the Americans beat them easily. At that time the English used the breast stroke, which was thought a good. form. The Americans used a kind of free style. that was much faster.

A short time later an English family, who had moved to Australia, developed the crawl, an overhead swimming method. One of that same family also took it to America. Charles Daniels, an early user of the crawl, changed the kicking rhythm to develop the American crawl.

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A．About fifty years before the first modern Olympics.

B．Fifty years ago.

C．When the crawl was developed.

D．After the breast stroke was developed.

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发布时间：2020-09-02

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听力原文：M: Hi, could you tell me where the conference is being held？ I've already registe

red for it.

W: In the Convention Hall on the second floor, sir.

M: Thanks. Also, do you know when Professor Ferguson's presentation is going to be？ I hope I haven't missed it!

W: One of the volunteers at that desk will be able to tell you.

What does the man want to know？

A．When a meeting will start.

B．Whether there are enough chairs.

C．How to go to the second floor.

D．Where an event is being held.

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第2题

听力原文：W: I have heard you're being sent to Madrid for the annual conference. Is that tr

ue？

M: Yes, it would be my first trip overseas. Actually, it's going to be my first time leaving our country.

W: Well, being able to go to the conference sounds like such a great opportunity. Have you applied for a visa at the embassy yet？

M: Yes, it wasn't too hard to get. All I had to do was to fill out the paperwork and pay the application fee.

Who most likely are the speakers？

A．Former classmates

B．Neighbors

C．Colleagues

D．Husband and wife

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第3题

听力原文：May I please have everyone's attention？ As you all probably know, our accounting

office was supposed to be painted tomorrow, but the painting is being delayed. The painters are still working on the library area on the 5th floor and they don't expect to get to us until Thursday. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but it looks like we' II be able to keep working here until then. Remember, before you leave the office on Wednesday, make sure that you have your offices ready to be painted on Thursday. Cover your computers and also store all your files and paper on your desk.

Who is the speaker talking to？

A．Painters

B．Doctors

C．Office employees

D．Librarians

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第4题

听力原文：There are so many things going on in our modern lives, and change happens so quic

听力原文： There are so many things going on in our modern lives, and change happens so quickly. It is hard to imagine a time when things were slower and you could really see a new thing come into your life and to remember the day or the year when those things happened. I know that today, for example, there, are many instances of second and third generations of things, such as televisions or radios, when some of us were not even aware that there was a first generation.

A friend of mine was born at the end of the last century, and talking to her, I really got a sense of her being a living history book, of being able to talk about the changes in her own life and to know that these changes were really the changes that society was going through.

She gets really excited, for example, when she talks about the first time she ever saw a camera, and even more excited when she saw herself in the picture that the photographer took. She lived in a small town, and at the time that she was very young, there were no cars or trains in her town at all. As she grew up, cars and trains came in, and she remembers her first ride with a real sense of amazement that any one count move so fast.

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A．It's amazing that anyone could move so fast.

B．Televisions mark the beginning of modem life.

C．Modern life is changing very fast.

D．It's hard to remember the past.

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听力原文：As more and more people lose their jobs, now is perhaps the time to consider the

听力原文： As more and more people lose their jobs, now is perhaps the time to consider the experience of unemployment. What are the first feelings？ Well, losing a job, or not being able to find one, almost always brings unwelcome changes. If a person has lost a job, the first feeling is often one of shock. As well as the loss of income, many people find the whole routine of their life is disordered, their contact with other people reduced, their ambitions halted and their identity as a worker removed.

At first there may be good feelings too--a new and better job is just around the corner--it's nice to be able to lie in bed in the morning or spend more time with the children and have more time to think. But, unless a better job does turn up, the chances are the days start getting longer and time becomes harder to fill. Many people pass through periods of difficulty in sleeping and eating. They are easily annoyed and often feel depressed, isolated and lonely.

Despite all these problems, though, unemployment can be a chance for a fresh start. Those who have lost their jobs can discover that it provides an opportunity to sort out or rethink what they want from life and how best they can get it. They can use the time to plan how to find a new job, learn a new skill, develop their hobbies or see if they can run their own business.

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A．Angry.

B．Sad.

C．Shocked.

D．Ashamed.

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第6题

听力原文：Is the increasing cost of quality golf lessons getting beyond what you can afford

？Well, here at Mac's Golfing School we believe that everybody should be able to play, not only the rich. During the month of May, we are offering an introductory special. If you sign up for our two-month intensive course, you will receive 20 percent off the usual price and you will also get a set of beginners golf clubs. We have only university-trained instructors, all with professional experience. Our course includes 16 rounds of golf on an 18-hole course and unlimited use of our driving range. To sign up, go to www. macsgolf. com and follow the prompts.

What is being advertised？

A．Beginner golf clubs

B．A golf class

C．Job openings

D．A new golf course

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第7题

听力原文：Did you know that vegetables can be tricked into growing in climates they are not

听力原文： Did you know that vegetables can be tricked into growing in climates they are not accustomed to？ Cool climate vegetables like asparagus are now able to be grown in places as hot as Hawaii. In Hawaii marine engineers have been able to actually convince such vegetables that they're in cooler climates. That way they grow faster and taste better. What these engineers have been using is very simply cold water. How do they use it？ They place pipes in the soil and the cold water flows in through and then cools the air. This stimulates plant growth and enables gardeners in tropical climates to grow crops from cooler climates. Also some of these pipes are exposed to the air and they condense moisture and thus irrigate the garden. What's especially appealing about this process is that nothing damaging to the environment is being used. Another innovative use for cold ocean water is to cool buildings. Engineers believe that, for example, the entire western coast of the United States could be air-conditioned using seawater. We'll be back to discuss that possibility after this commercial message.

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A．Irrigating desert areas.

B．Use for cold seawater.

C．Techniques for preserving the environment.

D．The importance of conserving energy.

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第8题

听力原文：Many women are attracted by the excitement of being a flight attendant -- you ear

听力原文： Many women are attracted by the excitement of being a flight attendant -- you earn your living and see the world at the same time. Yet, many people consider flight attendants to be simply multi-lingual waitresses doing a very routine job.

Surely the truth must lie somewhere between these conflicting views. Of course, flight attendants do travel a lot yet are often tired or do not have enough time to take advantage of all the places they visit. They are working women after all! It is also true that speaking several languages and having hotel experience are requirements for the job. But in addition, a flight attendant must be a psychologist and a nurse and be able to remain calm and efficient and carry out the necessary procedures in case of an emergency. A passenger's life may depend on her just as much as on the pilot.

So let us not underestimate her -- apparently she is a charming waitress but she is also a highly trained and essential member of the crew of an aeroplane. Without her, there is no doubt that traveling by air would become a terrible experience. From this we can see what important role she plays in modem transportation.

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A．They do routine work and speak a few languages.

B．They see the world and earn a lot of money.

C．They look pretty and look after passengers.

D．They see the world and do routine work.

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第9题

听力原文：Making changes to an organization's filing system is a big job, and not one to be

taken lightly. The best thing we did when we updated our filing system was to gain the support of both the administration and the people who use the files most often. Administrative support added legitimacy to the project—which turned out to be a key component to the success of the project. Also, getting the support of the end users really made the transition a lot easier. The people who use the files most were able to tell us which aspects of the old system worked well, and which needed to be changed. You really need the input of those who will be affected.

What does the speaker imply about changing a company's filing system？

A．It requires careful planning.

B．It can result in data being lost.

C．It can be more expensive than expected.

D．It is easier than he had thought it would be.

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第10题

听力原文：Three men are found smashing boulders with iron hammers.When asked what they are

听力原文： Three men are found smashing boulders with iron hammers.When asked what they are doing,the first man says,"Breaking big rocks into little rocks."The second man says,"Feeding my family."The third man says, "Building a cathedral."

Today's column focuses on the third man,the one who saw each hammer blow as contributing to the construction of a cathedral,a home for human dreams and sacred aspirations.To many of us who study and consult in occupational and organizational contexts,we would call what this third man does meaningful work.

I have come to see meaningful work as consisting of three central components.First,the work we do must make sense; we must know what's being asked of us and be able to identify the personal or organizational resources we need to do our job．Second,the work we do must have a point；we must be able to see how the little tasks we engage in build,brick-by-brick if you will,into an important part of the purpose of our company.Finally,the work that we do must benefit some greater good；we must be able to see how our toil helps others, whether that's saving the planet,saving a life,or making our co-workers'jobs easier so that they can go home and really be available for their families and friends．A growing body of evidence shows that meaningful workers are happy workers,more committed workers,and, in some tantalizing ways,better workers.

What does the second man answer when asked what they are doing？

A．Breaking big rocks into little ones

B．Feeding his family.

C．Building a cathedral.

D．Doing construction works.

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第11题

听力原文：Ask the average American,"What is freedom？"You will probably hear,"It's being abl

听力原文： Ask the average American,"What is freedom？"You will probably hear,"It's being able to do what I want to do." When Americans think of freedom, they often think of individualism.They see themselves more as individuals than as members of a family or social group.

In American culture.freedom means equality.The Declaration of Independence states that"all men are created equal."That does not mean equal in abilities or status.For Americans,equality refers to equal worth and equal opportunity. Every individual should have an equal chance to improve his life.True,America has not always lived up to that ideal.For many years,Native Americans,African Americans and immigrants have protested their unequal treatment. But American culture still teaches that people can work hard and fulfill their dreams.Whether this idea is true or not,people hear rags-to-riches stories often enough to confirm it in the minds of many people.

Freedom arouses strong feelings for Americans.The idea of liberty binds people together in this"land of the free." However,problems still exist.One individual's freedom can conflict with the rights of others. Someone once said,"You have the freedom to swing your fist around if you want.But your freedom ends where my nose begins."People can also become too concerned about their own rights.They might demand special treatment.However,the path to freedom is not completely smooth.Even so,for Americans,no other road is really worth traveling.

What do Americans often think of when thinking of freedom？

A．Collectivism.

B．Equality.

C．Social group.

D．Individualism.

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