【正文】 blowing his whistle to stop the excited players. Slowly, they began to understand what was wanted of them. The problem of the new game, which was soon called, Basketball was getting the ball out of the basket. They used ordinary fruit baskets with wires and the ball of course, stayed inside. At first, someone had to climb up every time a basket was scored. It was several years before someone came up with the idea of removing the bottom of the basket and letting the ball fall through. There have been many changes to the rules since then and basketball has bee one of the world’s most popular sports.33. What did Naysmith do to entertain his students one winter day?34. According to the speaker, what was the problem with the new game?35. How was the problem with the new game solved?Section CFor Americans, time is money, They say: “ You only get so much time in this life。 you’d better use it wisely.”　The (36) future without be better than the past or present. As American are (37) trained to see things, unless people use their time for constructive activities. Thus, Americans (38) admire a “wellorganized” one who has a written list of things to do and (39) schedule for doing them. The ideal person is punctual and is (40) considerate of other people’s time. They do not (41) waste people’s time with conversation or other activity that has no (42) visible beneficial oute. The American attitude toward time is not (43) necessarily shared by others, especially nonEuropeans. They are more likely to regard time as (44) something that is there around them. Not something they can use. One of the more difficult things many students must adjust to in the States is the notion that time must be saved whenever possible and used wisely every day.In the context (45) the fast food industry is a clear example of an American cultural product. McDonald’s, KFC, and other fast food establishments are successful in a country where many people want to spent the least amount of time preparing and eating meals. As McDonald’s restaurants (46) spread around the world, they have been viewed as symbols of American society and culture, bringing not just hamburgers but an emphasis on speed, efficiency, and shiny cleanliness.2006年12月23日四級聽力原文Section AShort Conversation11. M: Christmas is around the corner. And I’m looking for a gift for my girlfriend. Any suggestions?W: Well you have to tell me something about your girlfriend first. Also, what’s your budget?Q: What does the woman want the man to do?12. M: What would you like for dessert? I think I’ll have apple pie and ice cream.W: The chocolate cake looks great, but I have to watch my weight. You go ahead and get yours.Q: What would the woman most probably do?13. W: Having visited so many countries, you must be able to speak several different languages.M: I wish I could. But Japanese and of course English are the only languages I can speak.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?14. M: Professor Smith asked me to go to his office after class. So it’s impossible for me to make it to the bar at ten.W: Then it seems that we’ll have to meet an hour later at the library.Q: What will the man do first after class?15. M: It’s already 11 now. Do you mean I ought to wait until Mr. Bloom es back from the class?W: Not really. You can just leave a note. I’ll give it to her later.Q: What does the woman mean?16. M: How is John now? Is he feeling any better?W: Not yet. It still seems impossible to make him smile. Talking to him is really difficult and he gets upset easily over little things.Q: What do we learn about John from the conversation?17. M: Do we have to get the opera tickets in advance?W: Certainly. Tickets at the door are usually sold at a higher price.Q: What does the woman imply?18. M: The taxi driver must have been speeding.W: Well, not really. He crashed into the tree because he was trying not to hit a box that had fallen off the truck ahead of him.Q: What do we learn about the taxi driver?Conversation OneW: Hey, Bob, guess what? I’m going to visit Quebec next summer. I’m invited to go to a friend’s wedding. But while I’m there I’d also like to do some sightseeing.M: That’s nice, Shelly. But do you mean the province of Quebec, or Quebec City?W: I mean the province. My friend’s wedding is in Montreal. So I’m going there first. I’ll stay for five days. Is Montreal the capital city of the province?M: Well, Many people think so because it’s the biggest city. But it’s not the capital. Quebec City is. But Montreal is great. The Saint Royal River runs right through the middle of the city. It’s beautiful in summer.W: Wow, and do you think I can get by in English? My French is OK, but not that good. I know most people there speak French, but can I also use English?M: Well, People speak both French and English there. But you’ll hear French most of the time. And all the street signs are in French. In fact, Montreal is the third largest French speaking city in the world. So you’d better practice your French before you go.W: Good advice. What about Quebec City? I’ll visit a friend from college who lives there now. What’s it like?M: It’s a beautiful city, very old. Many old buildings have been nicely restored. Some of them were built in the 17th or 18th centuries. You’ll love there.W: Fantastic. I can’t wait to go.19. What’s the woman’s main purpose of visiting Quebec?20. What does the man advise the woman to do before the trip?21. What does the man say about the Quebec City?Conversation TwoM: Hi, Miss Rowling, how old were you when you started to write? And what was your first book?W: I wrote my first finished story when I was about six. It was about a small animal, a rabbit, I mean. And I’ve been writing ever since?M: Why did you choose to be an author?W: If someone asked me how to achieve happiness. Step One woul