新世纪综合单元测试——Unit 1 Book 1 Listening Comprehension True Or False Directions: In this section, you will hear ten statements. Numbers 1 to 4 are based on Tex t A while the rest are based on Tex t B. Each statement will be read ONLY ONCE. Listen carefully and decide whether each statement is true or false. (10 points) 1. True False 2. True False 3. True False 4. True False 5. True False 6. True False 7. True False 8. True False 9. True False 10. True False Spot Dictation Directions:You will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 11-20 with the exact words you have just heard. When the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. (10 points) Studies have shown that American children who learn to read by the third grade are less likely to end up in prison, drop ou t of school, or take drugs. Adults who read literature on a regular basis are more likely to attend a performing arts event, visit an art museum, do volunteer or charity work, and participate in sporting activities. Literacy rates in the United States are also more highly correlated to weekly earnings than IQ. Reading books is generally regarded as being a relaxing pastime, while at the same time requiring the brain to process text so it can be stimulated. Because of this it is sometimes considered to cause at least a temporary increase in one's mental faculties. Reading Comprehension Directions: There are two passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished stateme...
