[单项选择]W: Have you heard about the new digital television system It lets people get about 500 channels.
M: Yeah, but I doubt that will have anything different from what we watch now.
Q: What does the man mean（　）.
A. The digital TV system will offer different programs.
B. He is eager to see what the new system is like.
C. He thinks it unrealistic to have 500 channels.
D. The new TV system may not provide anything better.

[简答题]Have you heard about new compact DiscsThey’re the latest invention from Sony. A CD consists of a piece of aluminium coated with transparent plastic，12 cms across，for producing sound. It’s similar to an ordinary record，except that it’s read by a laser beam，and the information recorded on the aluminium is digital. The makers claim that a CD can reproduce the original sound perfectly，without any distortion or background hiss. As the system is computerized，there’s no loss of quality between the studio master and the record you buy. Also，a CD is much tougher-than a vinyl(乙烯基)record，so it doesn’t need such careful handling. Dust and dirt won’t damage it，and as there’s no contact between the laser and the disc, it will never wear out.

[单项选择]—Have you heard about the cafeteria’s plan to have genetically modified food on the menu —Really They say genetically modified food isn’t safe. —We’d better not. Such food may be cheaper but may cost more in the long run. —OK. What should we do about this —We can talk to the owner and say we’re ready to pay more.
A. Do we have to take the risk
B. Did you see snow in your hometown
C. Where do we go for lunch today
D. Why not have a try

[单项选择]Woman: Have you heard about the plane crash yesterday It caused 120 deaths. I’m never at ease when taking a flight.
Man: Though we often hear about air crashes and serious casualties, flying is still one of the safest ways to travel.
Question: What do we learn from this conversation（）。
A. The man thinks travelling by air is quite safe.
B. The woman never travels by plane.
C. Both speakers feel nervous when flying.
D. The speakers feel sad about the serious loss of life.

[单项选择]Have you heard about the book which pushes blood types as determining whether somebody should be vegetarian or not
The idea of choosing foods based on your blood type was popularized by Peter J. D’Adamo, ND, in his book, Eat Right For Your Type (G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1996). D’Adamo, a naturopath, proposes that those who have blood type A should be vegetarian, while those with blood type O must eat meat and eliminate wheat and some other grains. He says that following the correct diet for your blood type will help you maintain optimal health and weight, avoid many infections, and fight back against life-threatening illnesses. Is there any truth to his claims
While D’Adamo spends more than 350 pages explaining the minute details of the foods, supplements, medications, and exercise regimens which should be followed by people with each blood type, he fails to scientifically document the effectiveness of his recommendations. Many of the claims which he makes are not backed up
A. Unbelieving.
B. Supportive.
C. Hesitating.
D. Disdaining.

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Man: Have you ever heard about Father Dollar Bill
Woman: (8) Every Easter Sunday he gives away money.
Man: Is it his money
Woman: No. Movie stars give him money to give to homeless people.
Man: How much money does he give away
Woman: This year he gave away $15,000.
Man: (9)
Woman: He gave $100 to people in wheelchairs,
Man: (10)
Woman: They got $10 each.

8（　）.
A. He goes to street to help those homeless people.
B. What about the other homeless people
C. That’s a lot of money.
D. Yes, he was on the TV news today.

[填空题]Have you ever heard about an American president (name) ______ Lincoln.

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W: Have you heard about the air crash that occurred last Wednesday
M: Yes. The newspaper said six crew members and 64 passengers were killed, and 15 others were injured.

How many people suffered in the air crash （　）
A. 85.
B. 70.
C. 64.