It is often said that, provided we are not of the unfortunate minority of people who have
第1题
听力原文: Pet owners are being encouraged to take their animals to work. Scientists say that can be good for productivity, workplace morale, and the well-being of animals.
A study found that 25% of Australian women would like to keep an office pet. Sue Chaseling of Petcare Information Service said the practice of keeping office pets was good both for the people and the pets. "On the pets' side, they are not left on their own and won't feel lonely and unhappy," she said. A study of major U.S companies showed that 73% found office pets beneficial, while 27% experienced a drop in absenteeism.
Xarni Riggs has two cats walking around her Global Hair Salon in Paddington. "My customers love them. They are their favorites," she said. "They are not troublesome. They know when to go and have a sleep in the sun. "
Little black BJ has spent nearly all his two years "working" at Punch Gallery in Balmain. Owner Iain Powell said he had had cats at the gallery for 15 years. "BJ often lies in the shop window and people walking past tap on the glass," he said.
Ms. Chaseling said cats were popular in service industries because they enabled a point of conversation. But she said owners had to make sure both their co-workers and the cats were comfortable.
Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29. What is the percentage of American companies that are in favor of keeping office pets?
30. What do we know about "BJ" from the passage?
31. Which would be the best title for this passage?
(30)
A.15%.
B.25%.
C.27%.
D.73%.
第2题
A.Men tend to keep their innermost feelings to themselves.
B.Women are more serious than men about marriage.
C.Men often take sudden action to end their marriage.
D.Women depend on others in making decisions.
第3题
Which of the following details is INCORRECT?
A.Reports from the Israeli government said that a ceasefire deal had already been reached.
B.Palestinian militants have said they are prepared to announce a ceasefire under no circumstances.
C.There has been no ceasefire announced but the atmosphere is increasingly positive.
D.Mr.Abbassays he has made significant progress towards persuading militant groups to agree to a ceasefire.
第4题
Which of the following is NOT true about Stevie's childhood?
A.Stevie often told people that a blind person was not necessarily disabled.
B.He learnt to concentrate on things that he could do.
C.He played as often as possible with his brother, who had normal sight.
D.He tried very hard to train his sense of heating.
第5题
第一节 单项填空
从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I often see lights in that empty house. Do you think I ______ report it to the police?
A.should
B.may
C.will
D.can
第6题
听力原文:Weren't you going to ask Mike about Friday?
(A) What's he doing until then?
(B) That's too late in the week.
(C) I did. He said Friday's fine.
(21)
A.
B.
C.
第7题
It is often said that ______ teachers have ______ very easy life.
A) /, / B) /, a C) the, / D) the, a
第8题
A./ „ but
B./ „ or
C.not „ or
D.not „ but
第9题
A.Right.
B.Wrong.
C.Doesn't say.
第10题
What is said about the schools funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation?
A. They are usually magnet schools.
B. They are often located in poor neighborhoods.
C. They are popular with high-achieving students.
D. They are mostly small in size.
第11题
听力原文:W: Tom said he would come to repair our video recorder if he has time,
M: He often offers his help but he never seems to have time.
Q: What does the man mean?
(16)
A.Tom will surely come to repair the video recorder.
B.Tom is very trustworthy.
C.Tom cannot repair the video recorder.
D.Tom doesn't keep his word.