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听力原文：Americans often say that there are only two things a person can be sure of in lif

听力原文： Americans often say that there are only two things a person can be sure of in life: death and taxes. Americans do not have a corner on the "death" market, but many people feel that the United States leads the world with the worst taxes. Taxes consist of the money which people pay to support their government. There are generally three levels of government in the United States: federal, state, and city; therefore, there are three types of taxes. Salaried people who earn more than a few thousand dollars must pay a certain percentage of their salaries to the federal government. The federal government has a graduated income tax; that is, the percentage of the tax increases as a person's income increases. With the high cost of taxes, people are not very happy on April 15, when the federal taxes are due.

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A．Government and taxes.

B．Work and taxes.

C．Freedom and taxes.

D．Death and taxes.

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第1题

听力原文：Americans use a variety of strategies to avoid silence. They keep on talking, esp

ecially during business negotiations. Because they think that silence makes a bad impression.

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A．Talking too much in business negotiations leaves a bad impression o Americans.

B．Silence often makes Americans feel uncomfortable in business situations.

C．Americans enjoy keeping silent in business negotiations and employ a variety of strategies.

D．Americans are rather aggressive, especially in business situations.

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第2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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第3题

听力原文：American visitors to Eastern Asia are often surprised and puzzled by how Asian cu

听力原文： American visitors to Eastern Asia are often surprised and puzzled by how Asian cultures and customs differ from those in the United States. What's considered typical or proper social conduct in one country may be regarded as odd, improper or even rude in the other. For example, people from me Eastern Asian countries may begin a conversation with a stronger by asking personal questions about family, home or work. Such questions are thought to be friendly, whereas they might be considered offensive in the United States. On the other hand, people in most Asian cultures are far more guarded about expressing their feelings publicly than mast Americans are. Openly displaying annoyance or anger, yelling, arguing loudly and so forth is considered illmannered in countries such as Japan. Many Eastern Asians prefer to hold their emotions in check and instead express themselves with great politeness. They try not to be blunt and avoid making direct criticisms. In fact, they often keep their differences of opinion to them selves and merely smile and remain silent rather than engage in a confrontation. By comparison, Americans are often frank about displaying both positive and negative emotions on the street and in other public places. Americans visiting Asia should keep in mind that such behavior. may cause offense. A major difference between American culture and most Asian cultures is that in Asia, the community is more important than the individual. Most Americans are considered a success when they make a name for themselves.

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A．By displaying their feelings and emotions.

B．By exchanging their views on public affairs.

C．By asking each other some personal questions.

D．By greeting each other very politely.

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听力原文：In America, self-improvement is a national pastime. Every year, more and more Ame

听力原文： In America, self-improvement is a national pastime. Every year, more and more Americans spend their leisure time trying to improve themselves one way or another.

One popular form. of self-improvement is the search for physical fitness. Thousands of Americans who never exercised are now out on the streets jogging in fashionable running suits and expensive gym shoes. They boast of how many miles they nm each day and of how many pounds they lose each week. Others are turning to swimming, tennis, dance and the martial arts to improve their physical fitness.

Instead of running around the park in the morning or evening, other Americans are studying yoga or meditating quietly in their homes. They are seeking to improve themselves by finding peace and quiet.

Adult education is another form. of self-improvement. After a hard day's work, many Americans take evening courses at a kraal high school or a community college. There they can study a variety of subjects. Often these people am preparing to return to the job market or trying to qualify themselves for better jobs. For example, a mother busy raising her children might attend a night school to learn secretarial skills. A secretary might return to study accounting. Some retired people may go back for the education they missed at an earlier age.

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A．Entertainment.

B．Studying in a local college.

C．Seeking physical fitness.

D．Finding peace and quiet.

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听力原文：In America, self-improvement is a national pastime, Every year, more and more Ame

听力原文： In America, self-improvement is a national pastime, Every year, more and more Americans spend there leisure time trying to improve themselves in one way or another.

One popular form. of self-improvement is the search for physical fitness. Thousands of Americans who never exercised are now out on the streets, jogging in fashionable running suits and expensive sports shoes. They boast of how many miles they run each day and of how many pounds they lose each week. Others are turning to swimming, tennis, dance, and the martial arts to improve their physical fitness.

Instead of running around the park in the morning or evening, other Americans are studying yoga, a Hindu philosophy or doing serious thinking quietly in their homes. They are seeking to improve themselves by finding peace and calmness.

Adult education is another form. of self-improvement. After a hard day's work, many Americans take evening courses at a local high school or college. There they can study a variety of subjects. Often these people are preparing to return to the job market or trying to qualify themselves for better jobs. A mother busy raising her children might attend night school to learn secretarial skills. A secretary might return to study accounting. Some retired people go back for the education they missed at an earlier age.

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A．It is a national trend.

B．It is a national pastime.

C．It is an American tradition.

D．It is a newly formed habit.

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第6题

听力原文： The American colonists often quarreled with British Government. They had to buy

British goods and they had to pay taxes to Britain. In 1767, Britain put customs duty on many goods, such as tea. In 1773, some Americans dressed as Red Indians went on to some British ships in Boston and threw the tea into the sea. The British Government closed the port of Boston. Then the colonists got ready for war and George Washington became the commander of their army. During the war, on July 4th, 1776, the American Congress drew up the Declaration of Independence and declared the independence of America. Later, France and Spain joined the war against Britain. The British fleet surrendered in 1781 and the Government had to recognize the independence of the new United States of America. In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the country.

Who threw the tea into the sea？

A．American colonists.

B．Red Indians.

C．The Britain army.

D．The American army.

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听力原文：For a long time Americans preferred things which were mass produced in factories.

听力原文： For a long time Americans preferred things which were mass produced in factories.But recently many Americans have taken up crafts of various kinds.They make things out of wood,metal,glass,wax,leather and cloth.They usually design the things they make themselves and often they sell what they make too. The work of these crafts people has become very good and very popular.These people's crafts are sold at craft fairs. These are usually community sponsored events.Some fairs are small,bringing together a dozen or so people. Such fairs are held in shopping centers or churches.At large fairs,several hundred crafts people assemble their works for people to admire and buy.These fairs are held in public parks or on country grounds.Crafts fairs are usually held on weekends when people are free from work and looking for things to do.The fairs are directed toward families.They offer rides and shows for the children to keep them busy while the parents look at the crafts.The crafts people buy include things to decorate their homes,clothes for their children,and gifts for their friends for holidays,weddings or special occasions.People go to craft fairs rather than shopping at stores because they look for things that are different and original.They also look out for bargains.The prices for works of art at craft fairs are usually very reasonable.

What does the speaker tell us about today's Americans？

A．They like mass produced things.

B．They design things themselves and sell them.

C．They make clothes and tools for themselves.

D．They use crafts to decorate their homes.

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第8题

听力原文：On Thanksgiving Day, Americans will eat turkeys. Some of the birds will be fried

听力原文： On Thanksgiving Day, Americans will eat turkeys. Some of the birds will be fried in oil or heated over hot coals. Most will be cooked in the oven.

Most farm-raised turkeys grow quickly. In 14 weeks, a female turkey weighs 7 kilograms and is ready for market. Hens are usually sold as whole birds. Male turkeys are usually grown for 18 weeks. They weigh more than 14 kilograms.

Some farms have started to raise what are called heritage turkeys. These more traditional kinds of birds take longer to raise and require more care. Some can be ordered over the Internet. The meat is at least four times the cost of other turkeys. Often, heritage turkeys are raised on organic farms, where no chemicals are used.

Two-thirds of the cost to raise a turkey is spent on load. Farmed turkeys cat a mixture d corn and soybean with added vitamins and minerals. It takes about 36 kilograms d food to raise a 14-kilngram bird.

About 8 percent d turkeys raised in the United States are exported. Mexico is the top importer. American turkey production is valued at 3,000 million dollars a year.

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A．Fry in oil,

B．Heat over hot coals.

C．Cook in the water.

D．Cook in the oven.

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听力原文：For many years, officials of the National Institutes of Health have told American

听力原文： For many years, officials of the National Institutes of Health have told Americans that they need to get enough sleep to stay healthy and perform. well. In the past, the N-I-H targeted special groups, like drivers, soldiers and astronauts.

Now, health officials have begun a campaign to urge children to get enough sleep. The officials say children need at least nine hours o(sleep every night. They say research shows that children who get this much sleep perform. better in school, suffer fewer accidents and are less likely to become too fat.

Studies show that lack of sleep causes tiredness and problems with clear thinking. People who do not get enough sleep become angry easily and have trouble controlling their emotions.

Among children, problems that result from lack of sleep often are mistaken for more serious disorders. Unlike adults, tired children seem to have endless energy. Some doctors mistakenly identify this as hyperactivity.

Experts say many American teenagers are not getting enough sleep. Teenagers stay up later for several reasons, including schoolwork, after school activities and late- night fun. Many high school students in the United States start school very early in the morning.

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A．To urge children to get enough sleep.

B．To relieve the burden of school children.

C．To dissuade teenagers from staying up late.

D．To tell Americans to have 9 hours of sleep every night.

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第10题

听力原文：No one is sure how many Americans belong to reading groups called book clubs. Yet

听力原文： No one is sure how many Americans belong to reading groups called book clubs. Yet publishers and bookstores report that more and more people throughout the United States are joining them.

(32)Most of the clubs work the same way. Members read the same book at the same time. Then they meet to talk about the book. Members may be friends or people who live near each other. Or, they may be people who work together. Some book clubs develop from other organizations. Religious and community groups often establish book clubs. Some Americans belong to reading groups on the computer service known as the Internet. These groups include people around the world who communicate about books they read. (33)These people send electronic mail instead of meeting to discuss books. Book clubs may be for only women or only men. Or, they can be for husbands and wives together. Some are family groups where parents attend with their children. Children may belong to book clubs of their own. (34)Most reading groups study books by a number of writers. However, some groups read the work of a single writer, usually one that has been famous for a while. (35) Other groups may be named for an important person in the work of the write, like a Sherlock Holmes Club. Holmes is the great British crime investigator created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Members of these book clubs often are experts about their chosen reading materials. For example, one member of a Holmes reading group can identify almost every person in every Sherlock Holmes story.

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A．The members send mails to each other.

B．They meet to talk about the book after reading.

C．They live together in order to share the books.

D．They should write the book report regularly.

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