听力材料：
Section A
Conversation 1
W: I don’t know why Jimmy hasn’t come back. Where can he be at this time of day? And it’s raining cats and dogs, too. 
M: When was he supposed to be home? 
W: Two hours ago. I’m really worried. 
M: Has this happened before? 
W: Once. Several weeks ago he didn’t come back until about eight o’clock. He was at one of his classmates’ house.
M: That must be what he’s doing again. 
W: Well, I hate his staying away like this! 
M: I think he’s old enough to take care of himself. Don’t get so upset. Anyway, it’s only 7 o’clock.

Conversation 2
W: The other day a salesman came to my house.
M: Oh, that’s interesting. What was the salesman selling?
W: Kitchen that can cut carrots and other vegetables into all kinds of shapes.
M: How does the equipment do it?
W: I didn’t know either at first. So the salesman explained its functions to me for nearly two hours. 
M: So the salesman wouldn’t take "no" for an answer.
W: Right! Finally I bought something just so that he would leave.
M: Do you find it useful?
W: The good thing is that his equipment is pretty useful.

Conversation 3
W: Hi, Tim! It’s so nice to see you. Have you been here for a long time? 
M: No, I just arrived yesterday, on Sunday. How about you? 
W: I arrived here a couple of days ago, on Saturday. Wait a minute. What day is it today? …Sorry I got here on Friday, not Saturday. 
M: But we don’t have to be here till today.
W: Yeah, I know, but I wanted to put away my things and moved them into my room. By the way, have you decided what you will major in?  Still English? 
M: No, I’ve changed my mind. I will study history instead. What about you? Are you still studying geography now? 
W: Yes, but at first I found it very difficult to decide whether to study geography or biology.
M: Yeah, it’s a difficult choice.

Conversation 4
W: How can I help you, sir?
M: I need a suit, please.
W: We have sweat suits, casual suits, and business suits. Which kind do you want?
M: The last one.
W: Well, they come in three different price ranges. There are on-sale clothes, fashionable suits, and best-sellers.
M: What’s the price range for each? 
W: On-sale clothes start at 30 dollars and go as high as 100 dollars. The fashionable suits on the second floor are between 250 and 1,500 dollars. Best-sellers are on the third floor, and they are between 50 and 500 dollars.
M: I can spend up, to 75 dollars.
W: In that case, have a look at both the on-sale clothes and the best-sellers.
M: Where are the on-sale clothes?
W: Go straight down to the first floor. 
M: OK. I’ll go there first.

Conversation 5
W: Hello, Tom, what are you going to do after work?
M: I want to buy a gift for my girl friend. Any advice?
W: Is her birthday coming? How about flowers? Girls like flowers.
M: Oh, it’s not her birthday. You know, there is too much work in our company recently; I’ve been busy, and she’s a little upset. 
W: I see; our boss is a little difficult to deal with these days and he is always shouting at us.
M: We’ve got enough of him. Stop talking about him. Give me your suggestion on the gift.
W: What about a necklace? It’s expensive, but will show how much you love her.
M: Good idea! I’d planned to buy her a dress, but I don’t know what kind she likes. A necklace seems a better choice.

Conversation 6
M: Have you heard the song I Dreamed a Dream?
W: Yes, of course! And I like the singer Susan Boyle.
M: Me, too! When she sang it on the U.K. reality show, the audience cheered.
W: Susan is one talented little lady! I’m excited about what I’ve heard so far.
M: But I’ve heard that she has never been trained as a singer!
W: Really? But she seems to be talented enough to give anything a good performance.
M: She’s good enough to be an example to us.
W: My mom says she likes Susan’s powerful voice.
M: Look. Here’s something on the Internet — Susan Boyle should consider risking going into the world of rock and roll.

Section B

    Hello, everyone. I’d like to make a brief introduction to the British Library, which is the national library of the United Kingdom. The British Library was founded in 1973 and is one of the world’s greatest libraries. The Library’s collection includes around 14 million books, along with plenty of handwritten and historical items dating back as far as 2000 BC. The sounds and images offer shows and different programs at the theme exhibitions. It also has a wide collection of stamps of the world which are on show for visitors. The library also offers other events like music and discussion.
　　　The library is a non-departmental public library sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. It is located on 96 Euston Road, that’s E-U-S-T-O-N, London. The Library is open to everyone who needs to use its collections. Anyone，with an ID card who wishes to carry out research can apply for a Reader Pass; they are required to provide proof of address for security purposes.  

　注：因录音原因，原文稍有变动。