The town itself, let us admit, is ugly. It has a smug, placid air and you need time to dis
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cottages.
B.Thanks to the development of modern transportation, the town people are willing to buy the unwanted cottages.
C.The price of these cottages has risen so much that nobody can afford to buy them.
D.Cottage owners often let the houses in winter but sometimes spend the weekends there.
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听力原文:W: We haven't gone out for over a month. Let's go somewhere this evening.
M: Fine, where shall we go?
W: Look in the newspaper to see what's on at the cinema or the theater.
M: I see new play opened this week.
W: I enjoy a concert.
M: According to the newspaper there aren't any tonight.
W: Aren't there any good films in town?
M: How about "Titanic"? That should be interesting.
W: Good. Let's go.
What are they discussing about?
A.How to spend the weekend.
B.Where to go this evening.
C.What to do on Sunday evening.
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W: Well, of course you can always look in the yellow pages in the back of the telephone book under shoe repair. But I think there's a good shop not far from here. Take the first street to the left and walk around three blocks. I can't remember the name of the shop, but you'll run into it. It's near the police station. By the way, do you know about the town guide? It has all kinds of useful information. I think you'll find it in any bookstore.
M: Thanks a lot. You've been very helpful. And I'll look for that town guide next time I'm in a book- store. Let's see, you said the repair shop was three blocks on the right?
W: No, first street on the left, then three blocks.
M: Thanks again.
What is the man looking for?
A.The bookstore.
B.A town guide.
C.A shoe repair shop.
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W: Well, of course, you can always look in the yellow pages in the back of the telephone book under Shoe Repair.
M: Well, thank you. You see I am new in town. And do you know which shoe shop is good and not far from here?
W: Oh, let me think awhile. Well, yes, there is a good shoe shop near here. Take the first street to the left and walk about 3 blocks.
M: Do you know what its name is?
W: I can't remember the exact name of the shop but you should run into it.
M: I'm afraid I'll miss it. Are there any other shops or buildings beside it?
W: Er...Yes, It's near the police station. By the way, do you know about the Town Guide?
M: No, is it a book?
W: Yes, it has all kinds of useful information. I think you will find it in any book store.
M: Thanks a lot. You've been very helpful. And I'll look for the Town Guide next time I'm in a book store. Let's see, you said the repair shop was three blocks from the right?
W: No, first street on the left. Then three blocks.
M: Thanks again.
W: You are welcome.
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A.The bookstore.
B.The telephone company.
C.A map of the town.
D.A shoe repair shop.
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听力原文:(Man) Hello. Jeffrey Hines speaking.
(Woman) This is Martha Benjamin. I'm calling to let you know I've put my research report in the interoffice mail. You should have it this afternoon. I hope you're still willing to review it for me.
(Man) Of course. I'll be out of town on business for the next few days, but I'll take it with me. I also have your request for additional money to continue your research.
(Woman) Thanks very much. Don't worry about the typos—I'll be sending the report to an editor. But please make suggestions about the content. It's only the first draft and I'm going to make revisions. I'm really looking forward to your feedback.
What is the purpose of Martha's call to Jeffrey?
A.To tell him she is going out of town
B.To ask him to pay for some additional research
C.To thank him for meeting with her
D.To tell him she mailed a report to him
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W There are some brochures on the wall behind you. And for the museum, you go down this street and take a left. Then take your first right, and you'll see it. Here, let me get a map and mark it for you.
M Thank you very much. Oh, and could we get one more map please?
W Sure, here you are. And could you tell me what countries you two are from for our tourist survey please?
Where does the woman most likely work?
A.At the tax office
B.At a tourism office
C.At the immigration office
D.At a telecommunications office
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We find that there was the greatest variety in the method of controlling these schools. In New England the town meeting determined the policy of the school. It set the salary of the teacher, and very frequently went so far as to select the teacher, although it committee. This committee often included the pastor (牧师)of the church and one or more of the leading citizens.
One of the major difference between American and European schools was ______.
A.that American schools were colonial and therefore were under European control
B.that American schools desired to be expressive
C.that American schools emphasized the need of intellectual freedom
D.that American schools were for common citizens while European schools were for nobles
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M: Well, of course you can always look in the yellow pages in the back of the telephone book under ' Shoe Repair'. But I think there's a good shop not far from here. Take the first street to the left and walk about three blocks. I can't remember the name of the shop, but you'll find it. It's near the police station. By the way, do you know about the 'Town Guide'? It has all kinds of useful information. I think you'll find it in any book store.
W: Thanks a lot. You've been very helpful and I'll look for that 'Town Guide' the next time I'm in a book store. Let's see, you said the repair shop was three blocks on the right?
M: No, first street on the left, then three blocks.
W: Thanks again.
What is the woman looking for?
A.The bookstore.
B.The telephone company.
C.A map of the town.
D.A shoe repair shop.
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W I wouldn't be able to make it because I'm going out of town that weekend. Why don't we just cancel the afternoon activities and keep it to lunch?
M That's a good idea. Do you think the others will mind?
W I think they would welcome the idea. We've had so much work this week; everyone is exhausted. I'll go talk to everyone and let them know what's going on. Could you also call the restaurant and make sure that we're seated inside?
When will the storm start?
A.On Thursday
B.On Friday
C.On Saturday
D.On Sunday
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The citys original container appears to have______.
A.enlarged itself
B.disappeared totally
C.decided the city"s present shape
D.marked the limits of the city"s expansion