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听力原文：Thank you for calling the Arlington County Library. If you know the number of the

听力原文： Thank you for calling the Arlington County Library. If you know the number of the extension you'd like to reach, you can dial it now. Our regular hours are from 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays are from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. This week we are featuring a special exhibit by noted anthropologist Dr. David Ellson. A special guided tour of the exhibit can be arranged by contacting Dr. Ellson and setting up an appointment with Shirley Johnson at the main desk. If you'd like to leave a message you may do so after the beep. Thank you for calling and have a wonderful day.

Where is the caller most likely calling？

A．A county court

B．A museum

C．A theater

D．A library

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听力原文：This month, join the Tennyson Museum to celebrate the local artists of Tennyson C

ounty. The museum will host an exhibit beginning June 4th that will include paintings, sculptures, photographs, musical performances, and a series of films all from the county's best artistic talents. Films and musical performances will take place every Sunday night at 7 P.M. in the museum's theater room. The month-long celebration will conclude on June 27th with the Tennyson Day festival in the courtyard behind the museum. For more information, please visit www.lifeintennyson.com or stop by the Tennyson Museum on Houston Terrace.

What is the exhibit about？

A．Local artists

B．Art and nature

C．Historical photographs

D．The history of Tennyson County

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听力原文：Now here is the news.Last night, for the third time this week, police and the Cou

听力原文： Now here is the news.

Last night, for the third time this week, police and the County Council officials had to turn and run when they were showered with boiling water from the upstairs window of No. 10. Trafalgar Street. They were hoping to speak to Mrs. Florence Hamilton, an 83 year-old widow, who is still refusing to leave her home. Every other house in the street has been demolished, the Council are planning to build four 20-storey blocks of flats in the area. All the other residents agreed to move when the Council offered to provide them with new flats nearby. On Tuesday evening a social worker who wanted to speak to Mrs. Hamilton was attacked and badly bitten by one of her dogs.

What did the widow do to the police and the County Council officials？

A．She greeted them with a bunch of flowers.

B．She entertained them with hot tea.

C．She poured hot water on them.

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听力原文： Now here is the news. Last night, for the third time this week, police and the C

听力原文： Now here is the news.

Last night, for the third time this week, police and the County Council officials had to turn and run when they were showered with boiling water from the upstairs window of No. 10. Trafalgar Street. They were hoping to speak to Mrs. Florence Hamilton, an 83year-old widow, who is still refusing to leave her home. Every other house in the street has been demolished, the Council are planning to build four 20-storey blocks of flats in the area. All the other residents agreed to move when the Council offered to provide them with new flats nearby. On Tuesday evening a social worker who wanted to speak to Mrs. Hamilton was attacked and badly bitten by one of her dogs.

What did the widow do to the police and the County Council officials？

A．She greeted them with a bunch of flowers.

B．She entertained them with hot tea.

C．She poured hot water on them.

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听力原文： County fairs are a tradition in New England towns.They offer great entertainment

听力原文： County fairs are a tradition in New England towns. They offer great entertainment. One popular event is the pie-eating contest. If you want to take part in the contest, it is a good idea to remember these guidelines: first, make sure your stomach is nearly empty of food. Eating a whole pie can be hard if you have just finish a meal. Next, it is helpful to like the pie you are going to eat. The cream type is a good choice. They slide down the throat more easily. Placing your hands in the right position adds to the chance of winning. There is a temptation to reach out and help the eating process. This will result in becoming disqualified. Don't just sit on your hands. If your hands are tied behind your back, you will not be tempted to make use of them.

Now you are ready to show your talent at eating pies. The object of course, is to get the bottom of the pie plate before the other people. It is usually better to start at the outside and work toward the middle. This method gives you a goal to focus on. Try not to notice what the other people near you are doing. Let the cheers from the crowd spur you on. But don't look up. All you should think about is eating that pie.

Where is the pie-eating contest usually held？

A．In a fast-food restaurant.

B．At a shopping center.

C．In a county fair.

D．In a bakery.

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听力原文： From this lookout we enjoy one of the most spectacular views of San Francisco. A

s you can see, the city rests on a series of hills varying in altitude from sea level to 938 feet. The first permanent settlement was made at this site in 1776. For 13 years the village had fewer than one hundred inhabitants. But in 1848, with the discovery of gold, the population grew to ten thousand. The same year the name was changed from Yerba Buea to San Francisco.

By 1862 telegraph communications linked San Francisco with eastern cities, and by 1869 the first transcontinental railroad connected the Pacific coast with the Atlantic seaboard. Today San Francisco has a population of almost three million. It is the financial center of the west, and serves as the terminus for trans-Pacific steamship lines and air traffic. The port of San Francisco, which is almost 18 miles long with 42 piers, handles between five and six million tons of cargo annually.

And now, if you will look to your right, you should just be able to see the east section of the Golden Gate Bridge. The bridge, which is more than one mile long, spans the harbor from San Francisco to Marin County and the Red Wood Highway. It was completed in 1937 at a cost of 32 million dollars and is still one of the largest suspension bridges in the world.

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A．Gold was discovered.

B．The transcontinental railroad was completed.

C．The Golden Gate Bridge was constructed.

D．Telegraph communications were established with the East.

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听力原文：County fairs are a tradition in New England towns. They offer great entertainment

听力原文： County fairs are a tradition in New England towns. They offer great entertainment. One popular event is the pie-eating contest. If you want to take part in the contest, it is a good idea to remember these guidelines: first, make sure your stomach is nearly empty of food. Eating a whole pie can be hard if you have just finished a meal. Next, it is helpful to like the pie you are going to eat. The cream types are a good choice. They slide down the throat more easily. Placing your hands in the right position adds to the chances of winning. There is a temptation to reach out and help the eating process. This will result in becoming disqualified. Don't just sit on your hands, if your hands are tied behind your back, you will not be tempted to make use of them.

Now you are ready to show your talent at eating pies. The object of course, is to get the bottom of the pie plate before the other people. It is usually better to start at the outside and work toward the middle. This method gives you a goal to focus on. Try not to notice what the other people near you are doing. Let the cheers from the crowd spur you on. But don't look up. All you should think about is eating that pie.

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A．In a fast-food restaurant.

B．At a shopping center.

C．At a county fair.

D．In a bakery.

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听力原文：Hello, Ms. Wong, this is Kate Charlotte from First Frontier Bank. Yesterday, I he

听力原文： Hello, Ms. Wong, this is Kate Charlotte from First Frontier Bank. Yesterday, I helped you open your new account. I forgot to mention that First Frontier Bank also offers free checking when you set up a savings account. Just give me a call at (422) 555-1529 to set up an appointment. Or, you can stop by First Frontier when you have time. Our office is open from 9 to 7 daily, Monday through Friday. Have a nice day.

Where does Kate Charlotte work？

A．United Banking

B．Mutual Trust Bank

C．First Frontier Bank

D．Lakewood County Bank

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听力原文：An increasing number of Boxer County residents are losing homes to foreclosure. T

he number of homes in foreclosure is up to three percent this year, according to the Foreclosure Listing Service. So far, five thousand six hundred and sixty-five Boxer County homes have gone into foreclosure, compared to five thousand five hundred and two homes during the first eight months of last year. In August, seven hundred and thirty-one homes will be sold at the foreclosure auction. That's ten percent higher than the six hundred and sixty-five homes sold at last year's August auction. In nearby Holford County, however, the number of foreclosures is dropping. Holford County has had two thousand four hundred and four homes go into foreclosure this year, an eight percent decrease over the two thousand six hundred and twenty-seven homes that went into foreclosure during the same period last year.

What is reported for Boxer County regarding foreclosures？

A．Foreclosures are in decline.

B．Foreclosure rates have remained steady.

C．The figures for foreclosures are estimates.

D．The number of homes in foreclosure is increasing.

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听力原文：New York City is the largest city in the United States. Unlike most American citi

听力原文： New York City is the largest city in the United States. Unlike most American cities, which make up only a part of a particular county, New York City is made up of five separate counties, which are called boroughs. They are Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx and Staten Island.

Manhattan, or New York County, is the smallest of the five boroughs, covering an area of 59.5 sq km (23 sq mi). It is the glittering heart of the metropolis. It is the site of virtually all of the hundreds of skyscrapers that are the symbol of the city. Among the more famous of these are the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and Citicorp Center. The 110-story twin towers of the World Trade Center were also among New York's famous skyscrapers until they were destroyed in a terrorist attack in 2001.

Manhattan is the center of New York's cultural life. Numerous stage and motion picture theaters are located around Broadway in Midtown, which includes Times Square. The borough is the home of prominent music and dance organizations, such as the New York City Opera Company, the Metropolitan Opera Association, American Bailer Theatre, and the New York City Ballet.

In 1945, the United States Congress invited the United Nations to establish its permanent headquarters in the United States. Completed in 1952, the UN complex sits in Manhattan, alongside the East River, in the city of New York.

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A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Five.

D．Six

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听力原文：（32) County fairs are a tradition in New England towns. They offer great entertai