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听力原文:When cars first started appearing on the streets of the world, few people took th

听力原文: When cars first started appearing on the streets of the world, few people took them seriously. They were toys--playthings for grown men who didn't have much to do. No one thought that the automobile would become the world's most popular means of transportation.

When Henry Ford started selling his Model T in 1908, he changed all that. Ford believed that a car should be low-cost transportation that everyone could afford. So he decided to make such a car. First, he wanted a dependable automobile that wouldn't break down easily. Then he wanted a simple engine that almost anyone could fix.

Ford wanted to sell the car at a low price, so he had to make it at a low cost. Thus he made only one model and designed one color--black.

In 1932, the Duesenberg brothers produced a car that many people think it was the most luxurious automobile ever made--the Duesenberg SJ. Every Duesenberg car was custom-made, so each one was different. But it usually weighed about 7,000 pounds and had a very wide wheelbase--150 inches. It also had a 400 horsepower engine that could drive the huge car from zero to 100 miles per hour in 17 seconds.

The inside was very luxurious, too. It had the best silk, leather, silver and wood. A Dusenberg car was definitely expensive but rich people often felt that they had to own one. Unfortunately, the car cost so much to produce that the company lost money. In 1937, after making only 500 of them, the Duesenbergs stopped producing this kind of cars forever.

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A.The two models of cars.

B.The history of car industry.

C.The development of cars in America.

D.The structure of Duesenberg cars.

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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:When the automobile was first invented, few people thought of buying one. Gradual

听力原文: When the automobile was first invented, few people thought of buying one. Gradually, as cars were improved, more people wanted to buy them. Men tried to think of new and better ways to manufacture automobiles. Finally, Henry Ford set up a factory with an assembly line to produce automobiles.

Even with his new system of manufacturing the automobile industry remained fairly small. Almost all the assembly work was done in a few large factories near Detroit, Michigan. Then the cars were shipped to wholesalers all over the country. Wholesalers bought the cars from the factory and sold them to auto traders in each city. The traders then sold the cars to the people who wanted to buy them.

During the 1920s, this system began to change. The automobile industry had grown rapidly. Soon it was no longer practical to have assembly plants in Detroit only. New plants were built all over the country. With plants near each trader, the wholesaler' s job was unnecessary. The traders could buy cars directly from the factory.

Many other kinds of industries have moved their factories from the cities to small towns. In place of large factory, these companies now have several smaller plants. Like the automobile industry, they have found that many small factories can be more efficient than fewer large plants.

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A.A factory with more automobiles.

B.A factory with improved cars.

C.A factory with an assembly line.

D.A factory with few people.

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听力原文:A good way to see the USA is by car. Americans love their automobiles and in the

听力原文: A good way to see the USA is by car. Americans love their automobiles and in the past fifty years they have developed a vast network of roads and freeways to help them reach their destinations. As few visitors have their own cars, renting one is the next best thing. You will need a valid driver's license and either international credit cards, or a deposit.

You should start out with a working knowledge of the road. Regulations vary from state to state and this can be very confusing to a newcomer. For example, in some states it is legal to turn right at a red light if there is no approaching traffic, while in other states you will be fined for this action. Throughout the country it is forbidden to pass a school bus when it has stopped to let off children.

The size of the country may startle you at first and you may be surprised at the spectacular physical beauty. When the first pioneers began to expand West into the wildness, the natural resources of the land seemed inexhaustible. Nearly 1,000 million acres of land was covered by virgin forests. Much of this was burnt off for farmland and it soon became apparent that the government would have to take action or the natural beauty of the land would be lost for ever.

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A.A driver's license.

B.A passport.

C.An international credit card.

D.A deposit.

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听力原文:Cars are an important part of life in the United States. Without a car most of pe

听力原文: Cars are an important part of life in the United States. Without a car most of people feel that they are poor. And even if a person is poor he doesn't feel really poor when he has a car.

Henry Ford was the man who first started making cars in large numbers. He probably didn't know how much the car was going to affect American culture. The ear made the United States a nation on wheels. And it helped make the United States what it is today.

There are three main reasons why the car became so popular in the United States. First of all the country is a huge one and Americans like to move around in it. The car provides the most comfortable and cheapest form. of the transportation.

The second reason is the fact that the United States never really developed an efficient and inexpensive form. of public transportation. Long-distance trains have never been as common in the United States as they are in other parts of the world.

The third reason is the most important one, though. The American spirit of independence is what really made cars popular. Americans don't like to wait for a bus, or a train or even a plane. They don't like to follow an exact schedule. A car gives them the freedom to schedule their own time. And this is the freedom that Americans want most to have.

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A.When they don't have a job.

B.When they don't have a car.

C.When they can't afford a house.

D.When they live in a large city.

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第5题

听力原文:Cars are an important part of life in the United States. (29) Without a car most

听力原文: Cars are an important part of life in the United States. (29) Without a car most people feel that they are poor. And even if a person is poor he doesn't feel really poor when he has a car. The car made the United States a nation on wheels. And it helped make the United States what it is today. There are three reasons the car became so popular in the United States. First of all the country is a huge one and Americans like to move around in it. The car provides the most comfortable and cheapest form. of transportation. With a car people can go any place without spending a lot of money. The second reason that cars are popular is the fact that the United States never really developed an efficient and inexpensive form. of public transportation. Long-distance trains have never been as common in the United States as they are in other parts of the world. Nowadays there is a good system of air-service provided by planes. But it is too expensive to be used frequently. (30) The third reason is the most important one, though. The American spirit of independence is what really made cars popular. Americans don't like to wait for a bus, or a train or even a plane. They don't like to have to follow an exact schedule. A car gives them the freedom to schedule their own time. And this is the freedom that Americans want most to have. (31) The gas shortage has caused a big problem for Americans. But the answer will not be a bigger system of public transportation. The real solution will have to be a new kind of car, which does not use so much gas.

(30)

A.When they don't have a car.

B.When they live in a huge country.

C.When they don't use planes.

D.when they have a car.

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听力原文:W: How's the car search going7M: Not so good. Didn't you tell me that when cars g

听力原文:W: How's the car search going7

M: Not so good. Didn't you tell me that when cars get older they get cheaper!

W: Sure! Why, what happened?

M: I called in response to an ad yesterday for a very old car. It was priced somewhere over $15,000! Do you think I can get anything for $3,500?

W: Sure. But what kind of car was it?

M: A 1964 Mercedes 230SL.

W: Yes, it's also a classic, and is getting more expensive every year. Take good care ot' it, and in a few years it would be worth a lot more. But you have to have enough to buy it first!

M: Well, I don't.

W: Look, don't be discouraged. I just heard about something I wanted you to know about. My uncle's mother-in-law is 86 and she can't drive anymore, but she's got a 1978 Buick Century that would be perfect for you.

M: Is it quite good? How much do you think she wants?

W: It's really very good; 'only 43,000 miles on it, and most of those come from her driving down to Florida each winter. You could buy it for $1,150, a lot less than the $3,000 or so you were thinking of spending.

M: When can I see it?

W: How about right now?

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A.He wants to buy a second-hand ear.

B.He wants to search for his lost car.

C.He wants to talk about different kinds of cars.

D.He wants to know the latest model of cars.

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第7题

听力原文:There have been many great inventions, things that changed the way we live. The f

听力原文: There have been many great inventions, things that changed the way we live. The first great invention was one that is still very important today -- the wheel. This is used in cars, trucks, and tractors, etc., and has made it easier to carry heavy things and travel long distances.

For hundreds of years after that there were few inventions that had as much effect as the wheel. Then in the early 1800's the world started to change. There was little unknown land left in the world. People did not have to explore much anymore. They began to work instead to make life better.

In the second half of the 19th century, many great inventions were made. Among them were the camera, the electric light and the radio. These all became a big pan of our life today.

The first part of the 20th century saw mom great inventions: the helicopter in 1909, movies with sound in 1926, the computer in 1928, and the jet plane in 1930. This was also a time when a new kind of material was first made. Nylon came out in 1935. It changed the kind of clothes people wear.

The middle part of the 20th century brought new ways to help people get over diseases, They worked very well. They made people healthier and let them live longer. By the 1960's most people could expect to live to be at least 60.

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A.The tractor.

B.The ear.

C.The wheel.

D.The steam engine.

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听力原文:M: I'm sorry I'm late.Rose.W: That's all right,Vic.My house isn't that easy to fi

听力原文:M: I'm sorry I'm late.Rose.

W: That's all right,Vic.My house isn't that easy to find.Many of my friends have trouble finding the way when they come for the first time.But you know,you wouldn't have gotten lost if you had a"smart"car.

M: A smart car?I have never heard of that before.What's a smart car?

W: I just read a magazine article about some new technology that can make a car smart.One device is a computerized map display and a synthesized voice,you must enter the address where you want to go,and the voice tells you how to get there,street by street.

M: Hey,that's just like my brother.He never gets lost,and he's always telling me the best route.So what else will a smart car be able to do?

W: Well,the article said that they will be equipped with radar warning systems that will warn drivers if they're getting too close to other cars with an alarm signal,and they will even put on the brakes if the drivers don't.

M: Tell me,Rose,will these cars be smart enough to fill themselves up with gas?

W: Not that I know of.Why do you ask?

M: Well,I'm not late because I got lost--I'm late because I ran out of gas on the way over here.

What do we learn about a"smart"car according to the woman?

A.It uses new technology.

B.It is installed with a robot.

C.It is as clever as human.

D.It can talk with people.

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听力原文:Because of the severe drought which has continued this year, water rationing will

听力原文: Because of the severe drought which has continued this year, water rationing will go into effect on Monday. Lawns can not be watered with automatic sprinklers; driveways, porches, and dicks can not be hosed down. You may water by hand, but only on even-numbered days. Cars can be washed on Wednesdays only. The city has hired a new drought patrol crew, which will be looking for offenders. If you are caught, there will be a $50 fine for the first offense and a $100 fine for the second offense. We realize that this is strict, but the drought has affected us dramatically. We ask your cooperation in conservation water. Besides the drought roles, we ask that you be prudent in your household water use. Turn off the faucet while you brush your teeth. Take short showers; you might even consider turning off the water as you soap up. Don't wash dishes under running water, and when you wash your clothes, save the final rinse water to begin your next load. Thank you for listening. Let's all work together to save our community's water.

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A.The lack of water.

B.The quality of water.

C.The cost of water.

D.The abundance of water.

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听力原文:(Man) When will the concert start?(Woman) (A) The symphony is nearly an hour long

听力原文:(Man) When will the concert start?

(Woman) (A) The symphony is nearly an hour long.

(B) As soon as everyone is seated.

(C) It was first performed ten years ago.

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A.

B.

C.

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