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14级专升本英语I半期练习 Part I Listening Comprehension (本大题共15小题，每小题1分，共计15分) Section A Directions: Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear. 01. Which of the following means of transportation is NOT mentioned in the dialogue? A) Bus. B) Taxi. C) Subway. D) Railway. 02. Why does the man hate the bus system in London? A) Because the bus drivers are rude. B) Because the buses are never on time. C) Because few people can help yo D) All of the above. 03. What is the disadvantage of taking the subway? A) It is crowded. B) It stops more frequently. C) It is inconvenient. D) It takes more time. 04. Why dont they take a taxi? A) Because it is hard to find a taxi during rush hour. B) Because they cant afford it C) Because its inconvenient. D) Because there is a traffic jam. 05. How will they go to the theater in the end? A) By taxi. B) By bus. C) By subway. D) By railway. Section B Directions: Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the missing information (Page 34) Holiday Blues Holiday blues can affect both men and women, young and old. Factors leading to holiday blues include increased 06) ___________, unrealistic expectations, too much commercialization, and the inability to be with ones family. The increased demands of shopping, parties, 07) ____________and house guests may also contribute to tension and sadness during the holidays. Common stress 08) ____________during the holidays include headaches, excessive drinking, 09)___________ or not eating enough, and difficulty sleeping. To help 10)______________ holiday blues, follow these tips from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention: * Establish 11) _____________and expectations for the holiday season, and do not label the holiday season as a time to cure all past problems. The holidays do not prevent sadness or loneliness. * 12) _____________. * Do not feel obliged to feel festive. Accept your inner experienc