歌手名：model test eight
歌曲名：model test eight
Model Test Eight
Part I Listening Comprehension
Section A

Directions: In this section,
you will hear 10 short conversations.
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At the end of each conversation,
a question will be asked about what was said.
Both the conversation and the question
will be spoken only once. After each question,
there will be a pause. During the pause,
you must read the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D),
and decide which is the best answer.
Then mark the corresponding letter
on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
1. M: Owen just bought a second-hand TV.
Do you know the price he paid for it?
W: It＇s $50. And I think he got a real bargain.
Q: What does the woman think of the price of the TV?
2. W: Take a seat, please.
Which position on the ad most interests you?
M: Well, I＇m interested in the sales manager.
Q: What is the man doing?
3. M: I＇m sorry I didn＇t do well
in the exam of your subject, but...
W: It doesn＇t matter
and I know you have tried your best.
Q: What is the probable relationship
between the two speakers?
4. W: Did your father go to the hospital yesterday, John?
M: Yes. He had an examination and the doctor told him
to stay in bed for a week.
Q: What did John＇s father do yesterday?
5. M: You＇ve been wandering here for a long time.
Are you looking for something?
W: No, I＇m lost here and I don＇t know which bus to take.
Q: What happened to the woman?
6. W: How long does it take you to go to school every day?
M: Well, 15 minutes＇ walk to the bus stop from my house,
and then 20 minutes＇ bus trip to my school.
Q: How long does the man spend on his way to school?
7. M: What do you think of this one?
W: It＇s too modern.
I prefer a painting showing a fresh and joyful view.
Q: What are the two speakers talking about?
8. W: My cell phone is missing.
I have to report it to the security office.
M: Hold on! Why not dial your number to check
if it is in some corner of the room?
Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?
9. M: The NBA match last night was so exciting.
W: Yeah, I＇ve heard about that.
If only I had stayed awake until the end of the match.
Q: What does the woman mean?
10. W: Can I have the day off on Thursday?
M: OK, but you must be back the next day
because Henry will be on a holiday that day.
Q: What does the man want the woman to do?
Section B
Directions: In this section,
you will hear 3 short passages.
At the end of each passage,
you will hear some questions.
The passage will be read twice
and the questions will be spoken only once.
After each question, there will be a pause.
During the pause, you must read the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D),
and decide which is the best answer.
Then mark the corresponding letter
on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Passage 1
Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.
Some people say roses are difficult to grow.
But you＇ll have a good chance of success
if you start with a few suggestions from experts.
You should plant your roses where they can get sunshine
for about six hours on bright days.
You can buy roses from a garden center or by mail order.
You can buy potted roses,
also known as container roses, or bare-root plants.
Some gardeners say potted roses are easier to plant.
They say the roots develop better.
Other gardeners point out that
bare-root roses come without soil.
So they weigh less to transport.
However, experts advise getting bare-root roses
as close to planting time as you can.
If they arrive before you are ready to plant them,
make sure the packing material is moist.
Keep the plants in a cool, dark place.
Plant the roses while they are dormant.
The resting plants have no leaves but still need water.
When growing roses, the soil should feel moist deep down.
Watering should be done in the morning.
That can prevent problems called black spot and mildew.
But do not water too much,
because too much water may cause spots on rose leaves.
After heavy rains or too much watering,
experts advise pulling away the covering temporarily
from around the roots, which will help dry the soil.
Now listen again.
Some people say roses are difficult to grow.
But you＇ll have a good chance of success
if you start with a few suggestions from experts.
You should plant your roses where they can get sunshine
for about six hours on bright days.
You can buy roses from a garden center or by mail order.
You can buy potted roses,
also known as container roses, or bare-root plants.
Some gardeners say potted roses are easier to plant.
They say the roots develop better.
Other gardeners point out that
bare-root roses come without soil.
So they weigh less to transport.
However, experts advise getting bare-root roses
as close to planting time as you can.
If they arrive before you are ready to plant them,
make sure the packing material is moist.
Keep the plants in a cool, dark place.
Plant the roses while they are dormant.
The resting plants have no leaves but still need water.
When growing roses, the soil should feel moist deep down.
Watering should be done in the morning.
That can prevent problems called black spot and mildew.
But do not water too much,
because too much water may cause spots on rose leaves.
After heavy rains or too much watering,
experts advise pulling away the covering temporarily
from around the roots, which will help dry the soil.
11. What does this passage mainly talk about?
12. What＇s an advantage of bare-root roses
according to some gardeners?
13. What＇s the feature of resting plants
according to this passage?
14. What＇s the function of the covering on rose roots?
Passage 2
Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
Young people are perhaps better-known
for spending money than saving it.
But some new banking websites are seeking to change that.
These websites offer young people the information and tools
they need to watch over their money.
The websites also let the users share
their financial experiences with other young people.
Nineteen-year-old Alix Scott has been working
at a store this summer.
He is saving money to pay for the tuition next year.
He has to rely on his own savings to pay all his college money
because his parents can＇t afford to get a loan.
But instead of putting his money in a local bank,
Scott began using SmartyPig, a web-based banking service,
which can help him overcome the impulses
to just spend the money.
Michael Ferrari developed SmartyPig with a friend in 2007.
SmartyPig is really all about helping people save
for very specific financial goals,
such as a wedding, a vacation or an iPhone.
Ferrari says SmartyPig opened
after he started a college savings account for his new baby.
He says that experience helped him realize
the power of saving for a specific goal.
Helping other savers pay attention to their goals
is the idea behind his online company.
Now listen again.
Young people are perhaps better-known
for spending money than saving it.
But some new banking websites are seeking to change that.
These websites offer young people the information and tools
they need to watch over their money.
The websites also let the users share
their financial experiences with other young people.
Nineteen-year-old Alix Scott has been working
at a store this summer.
He is saving money to pay for the tuition next year.
He has to rely on his own savings to pay all his college money
because his parents can＇t afford to get a loan.
But instead of putting his money in a local bank,
Scott began using SmartyPig, a web-based banking service,
which can help him overcome the impulses
to just spend the money.
Michael Ferrari developed SmartyPig with a friend in 2007.
SmartyPig is really all about helping people save
for very specific financial goals,
such as a wedding, a vacation or an iPhone.
Ferrari says SmartyPig opened
after he started a college savings account for his new baby.
He says that experience helped him realize
the power of saving for a specific goal.
Helping other savers pay attention to their goals
is the idea behind his online company.
15. What does the speaker say about the banking websites?
16. Why does Scott choose SmartyPig instead of the local bank?
17. When did Ferrari open SmartyPig?
Passage 3
Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
Workers who commute by car,
bus or train to the office are more likely
to suffer from stress and exhaustion,
according to a study from Lund University in Sweden.
Scientists assessed 12 000 employees aged between 18 and 65.
They found that those who travelled to work by car
or public transport reported higher levels of stress
and tiredness compared to active commuters
who travelled by foot or bicycle.
It is now expected that the study will encourage
further investigation into the health impacts of commuting
and the best forms of transportation.
Researcher Erik Hansson said car and
public transport users suffered more everyday stress,
poorer sleep quality, and exhaustion.
He also says the negative health of public transport users
increases with journey time.
According to the Office for National Statistics,
the average Briton commutes for 54 minutes every day.
But now the scientists claim
that the advantages of daily commuting,
such as higher pay or housing conditions,
need to be weighed against the adverse health effects.
Income, family background and environmental factors
are other variables that need to be considered.
Hansson added that the study would help to
readdress the balance between economic needs,
health, and the costs of working days lost.
Now listen again.
Workers who commute by car,
bus or train to the office are more likely
to suffer from stress and exhaustion,
according to a study from Lund University in Sweden.
Scientists assessed 12 000 employees aged between 18 and 65.
They found that those who travelled to work by car
or public transport reported higher levels of stress
and tiredness compared to active commuters
who travelled by foot or bicycle.
It is now expected that the study will encourage
further investigation into the health impacts of commuting
and the best forms of transportation.
Researcher Erik Hansson said car and
public transport users suffered more everyday stress,
poorer sleep quality, and exhaustion.
He also says the negative health of public transport users
increases with journey time.
According to the Office for National Statistics,
the average Briton commutes for 54 minutes every day.
But now the scientists claim
that the advantages of daily commuting,
such as higher pay or housing conditions,
need to be weighed against the adverse health effects.
Income, family background and environmental factors
are other variables that need to be considered.
Hansson added that the study would help to
readdress the balance between economic needs,
health, and the costs of working days lost.
18. How many employees does the study in this passage survey?
19. What can we learn about the study?
20. What＇s an advantage of daily commuting according to the passage?
Section C
Directions: In this section,
you will hear a passage three times.
When the passage is read for the first time,
you should listen carefully for its general idea.
When the passage is read for the second time,
you are required to fill in the blanks numbered
from 21 to 27 with the exact words you have just heard.
For blanks numbered from 28 to 30 you are required
to fill in the missing information. For these blanks,
you can either use the exact words you have just heard
or write down the main points in your own words.
Finally, when the passage is read for the third time,
you should check what you have written.
Now listen to the passage.
If you want to improve your child＇s results at school,
ensure that they do plenty of exercise.
Scientists have already shown that physical activity
can make your children brainier.
But a team in America has used scans to show
that an important part of the brain actually
grows in children who are fit.
These youngsters tend to be more intelligent
and have better memories than those who are inactive.
Scientists also found that one of the most important parts
of their brains was 12% larger than that of unfit youngsters.
They believe that encouraging children to take exercise
from a very young age could help them
perform better at school later.
Researchers from the University of Illinois,
in the US, studied the brains of 49 children
aged nine and ten using a magnetic resonance imaging scan,
a technique which provides very detailed pictures of organs
and tissue in the body.
And the findings had important implications for encouraging
individuals to take part in sport from a young age.
According to the professor of the study, experience,
environmental and economic factors
all impact brain development.
If a child gets some bad genes from his parents
and it＇s not easy to do something
about his economic status, then do exercise.
Now the passage will be read again.
If you want to improve your child＇s results at school,
ensure that they do plenty of exercise.
Scientists have already shown that physical activity
can make your children brainier.
But a team in America has used scans to show
that an important part of the brain actually
grows in children who are fit.
These youngsters tend to be more intelligent
and have better memories than those who are inactive.
Scientists also found that one of the most important parts
of their brains was 12% larger than that of unfit youngsters.
They believe that encouraging children to take exercise
from a very young age could help them
perform better at school later.
Researchers from the University of Illinois,
in the US, studied the brains of 49 children
aged nine and ten using a magnetic resonance imaging scan,
a technique which provides very detailed pictures of organs
and tissue in the body.
And the findings had important implications for encouraging
individuals to take part in sport from a young age.
According to the professor of the study, experience,
environmental and economic factors
all impact brain development.
If a child gets some bad genes from his parents
and it＇s not easy to do something
about his economic status,
then do exercise.
Now the passage will be read for the third time.
If you want to improve your child＇s results at school,
ensure that they do plenty of exercise.
Scientists have already shown that physical activity
can make your children brainier.
But a team in America has used scans to show
that an important part of the brain actually
grows in children who are fit.
These youngsters tend to be more intelligent
and have better memories than those who are inactive.
Scientists also found that one of the most important parts
of their brains was 12% larger than that of unfit youngsters.
They believe that encouraging children to take exercise
from a very young age could help them
perform better at school later.
Researchers from the University of Illinois,
in the US, studied the brains of 49 children
aged nine and ten using a magnetic resonance imaging scan,
a technique which provides very detailed pictures of organs
and tissue in the body.
And the findings had important implications for encouraging
individuals to take part in sport from a young age.
According to the professor of the study, experience,
environmental and economic factors
all impact brain development.
If a child gets some bad genes from his parents
and it＇s not easy to do something
about his economic status, then do exercise.
This is the end of listening comprehension.