W：That may be true, but we would need to verify that with some market research. M：That‘s a good point.

Questions：

1. How many products are there that the man and woman can choose from?

2. According to the man，who are the prospective customers of the mobile phone?

3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the conversation as one obstacle in the mobile phone marketing?

4. What will the speakers probably do next?

Conversation Two

W：Good morning!

M：Good morning!

W：Please sit down. I hope that you have managed to settle in now.

M：Yes, thank you. I wonder if I could possibly ask for your advice.

W：Certainly! What can I do for you?

M：Well, I‘m having some difficulty in locating some of the material I need.

W：Have you looked at the computer database in the library? You should be able to find what you need there.

M：That is true. However, a great deal of material is out on loan. Even if it is confined to the library, I don‘t really have time to look at it.

W：Yes, I know what you mean. Look, if I were you I‘d explore the web. Go to the computer center you‘ll find that‘s by far the best way of accessing really up-to-date material.

M：Really? Can you recommend any website?

W：Well，there is a very good website , which deals with almost all the subjects. It will help you easily find just the material you want．

M：Thank you. I'll definitely explore this site. Do you think that I still need some specific written material?

W：Yes, you should look at those specialist journals which may be most useful to you in your field.

M：Thank you very much indeed. You‘ve been most helpful. I am very grateful.

W：Not at all. It‘s my pleasure.

Questions：

5. What is by far the best way of accessing really up-to-date material according to the woman?

6. What other advice does the woman offer the man in finding useful material?

7. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?

Exercise 2

答案解析

1．B细节题。男士提到他来修车厂修车，心想既然女士恰好住附近，就过来打个招呼。

2．D细节题。男士提到车上的滤清器需要更换，还有一踩刹车，就发出噪音。

3．A数字与时间题。男士说根据修车厂给他的估价，要换的零件加上人工费要花200美元。

4．D评论或建议题。男士痛定思痛，总结教训说买二手车首先应该考虑的是车的发动机，而不是车的外形。

5．C综合理解题。女士回忆男士曾说cable Car ride和height这类东西frightened the daylights out of you。其他的选项都不正确。

6．B细节题。男士提到总有一天某一片冰川会脱落并滑入湖底，但那将是他们的生命消逝