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English Test December, 2015 2.5 Hours 150 Points Name:__________ School:__________ Part Ι: Listening Test (30MIN) Section 1 Spot Dictation Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage twice. 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 with the exact words you have just heard. Write your answer in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. The first copyright law in the United States was passed by Congress in 1790. In 1976 Congress enacted the latest copyright law, (1) ______ the technological developments that had occurred since the passage of the Copyright Act of 1909. For example, in 1909, anyone who wanted to make a single copy of a (2) ______ work for personal use had to do so by hand. The very process (3) ______ a limitation on the quantity of materials copied. Today, a photocopier can do the work in second; the limitation has disappeared. The 1909 law did not provide full protection for films and sound recordings, nor did it (4) ______the need to protect radio and television, As a result, (5) ______ of the law and abuses of the intent of the law have lessened the (6) ______rewards of authors, artists , and producers. The 1976 Copyright Act has not prevented these abuses fully, but it has clarified the legal rights of the injured parties and given them an (7) ______ for remedy. Since 1976 the Act has been (8) ______ to include computer software and guidelines have been adopted for fair use of television broadcast. These changes have cleared up much of the confusion and conflict that followed (9) ______ the 1976 legislation. The fine points of the law are decided by the courts and by acceptable common practice over time. As these decisions and agreements are made, we modify our behavior accordingly. For now, we need to (10) ______ the law and its guidelines as a accurately as we can and to act in a fair manner. Section 2 Listening Comprehension Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation 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 the best answer is. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in the ANSWER BOOKLET. 11. A) She has completely recovered. B) She went into shock after an operation. C) She is still in a critical condition. D) She is getting much better. 12. A) Ordering a breakfast. B) Booking a hotel room. C) Buying a train ticket. D) Fixing a compartment. 13. A) Most borrowers never returned the books to her. B) The man is the only one who brought her book back. C) She never expected anyone to return the books to her. D) She failed to get into the supermarket last Saturday. 14. A) She left her work early to get some bargains last Saturday. B) She attended the supermarket’s grand opening ceremony. C) She drove a full hour before finding a parking a space. D) She failed to get into the supermarket last Saturday. 15. A) He is bothered by the pain in his neck. B) He cannot do his report without a computer. C) He cannot afford to have a coffee break. D) He feels sorry to have missed the report. 16. A) Only top art students can show their works in the gallery. B) The gallery space is big enough for the man’s painting. C) The woman would like to help with the exhibition layout. D) The man is uncertain how his art works will be received. 17. A) The woman needs a temporary replacement for here assistant. B) The man works in the same department as the woman does. C) The woman needs a temporary replacement for her assistant, D) The man is capable of dealing with difficult people/ 18. A) It was better than the previous one. B) It distorted the mayor’s speech. C) It exaggerated the city’s economy problems. D) It reflected the opinions of most economists. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversion you have just heard. 19. A) To inform him of a problem they face. B) To request him to purchase control desks. C) To discuss the content of a project report. D) To ask him to fix the dictating machine. 20. A) They quote the best price in the market. B) They manufacture and sell office furniture C) They cannot deliver the steel sheets on time. D) They cannot produce the steel sheets needed. 21. A) By making down the unit price. B) By accepting the penalty clauses. C) By allowing more time for delivery. D) By promising better after-sales service. 22. A) Give the customer a ten percent discount. B) Claim compensation from the stool suppliers. C) Ask the Buying Department to change suppliers. D) Cancel the contract with the customer. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversion you have just heard. 23. A ) Stockbroker B) Physicist C)。