【正文】 dominating munications instrument, its principal form of national linkage, is one that sells neat resolutions to human problems that usually have no neat resolutions. It is all symbolized in my mind by the hugely successful art form that television has made central to the culture, the 30second mercial: the tiny drama of the earnest housewife who finds happiness in choosing the right toothpaste.　　When before in human history has so much humanity collectively surrendered so much of its leisure to one toy, one mass diversion? When before has virtually an entire nation surrendered itself wholesale to a medium for selling?　　Some years ago Yale University law professor Charles L. Black. Jr., wrote: ... forced feeding on trivial fare is not itself a trivial matter I think this society is being forcedfed with trivial fare, and I fear that the effects on our habits of mind, our language, our tolerance for effort, and our appetite for plexity are only dimly perceived. If I am wrong, we will have done no harm to look at the issue skeptically and critically, to consider how we should be residing it. I hope you will join with me in doing so.　　1. In America people do sleeping and watching televisions more than anything else.　　2. From the passage we know the time an average American spends on watching TV could have made the person learn to bee an astronomer or engineer.　　3. The trouble with TV is that it distracts people’s attention and encourages them to make no efforts toward their life.4. TV programmers base this operation on the attraction of longspan attention of audiences.　　5. According to the author the improper television operation in American society will be likely to make things eventually boring.　　6. Americans will face a serious problem of illiteracy due to the negative impact of TV.　　7. In American society literacy is a certain right that cannot be deprived.　　Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)　　Section A　　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 is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.　　11. A) Two blocks. B) Five blocks.　　C) Three blocks. D) Four blocks.　　12. A) He suggests that she buy the sweater in another color.　　B) He suggests that she buy a jacket instead of the sweater.　　C) He suggests that she buy the sweater at its original price.　　D) He suggests that she buy the sweater on Friday.　　13. A) It was cleaned.　　B) There was a large sale.　　C) The employees had to work very late.　　D) There was a robbery.　　14. A) Be a bad boy. B) Eat too fast.　　C) Go to a game. D) Skip his lunch.　　15. A) A salesman. B) A telephone repairman.　　C) A plumber. D) An electrician.16. A) She didn’t understand what Eva was saying.　　B) Eva should have been more active.　　C) Eva didn’t seem to be nervous at all during her presentation.　　D) Eva needs training in public speaking lessons.　　17. A) Whether to change his job.　　B) Asking for a higher salary.　　C) Accepting a new secretary.　　D) Getting a better position.　　18. A) He could help her with the problems.　　B) He could go out together with her.　　C) She should go out for a while.　　D) She should do the problems herself.　　Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.　　19. A) In an apartment plex.　　B) In a hotel.　　C) At a friend’s house.　　D) He just arrived today and does not have a place to sleep yet.　　20. A) The size does not matter to him.　　B) He needs a place with two bedrooms.　　C) He just wants to share a place with other students.　　D) He needs a very large apartment.　　21. A) Proximity to the university.　　B) Benefits that his wife and child would enjoy.　　C) Cost.　　D) Size.22. A) Lack of air conditioning.　　B) Distance from the university.　　C) Cost.　　D) Lack of laundry facilities close by.　　Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.　　23. A) It needs cleaning.　　B) It needs regular servicing.　　C) It needs a new battery.　　D) It was ruined by water.　　24. A) $. B) $. C) $. D) $.　　25. A) The shop guarantees the battery for a year.　　B) The man will clean it at no extra.　　C) The man can repair watches very quickly.　　D) The shop is offering a special discount.　　Section B　　Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.　　Passage One　　Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.　　26. A) It ruined many houses. B) The truck killed it.　　C) It was stuck in the middle of the road. D) It bit the lorry.　　27. A) The cat owner. B) The cat. C) The truck driver. D) A farmer.　　28. A) In the house. B) In the kitchen. C) Beside a river. D) In a river.　　29. A) A nice apple. B) A goodlooking toy.　　C) A meal. D) A coat.Passage Two　　Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.　　30. A) Peop