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 1 with a single line through the centre.
注意:此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
Passage One
Questions 26 to 29 are based on theconversation you have just heard.
26.
A) They care more about an item's pricethan its use.
B) They grab whatever they think is a goodbargain.
C) They become excited as if they had neverbeen there.
D) They behave as if their memories havefailed totally.
27.
A) Those with a VIP card.
B) Those with 15 items or less.
C) Those needing assistance.
D) Those paying in cash.
28.
A) Go back and pick up more items.
B) Take out some unwanted purchases.
C) Change the items they have picked up.
D) Calculate the total cost of thegroceries.
29.
A) It calls for carefulness.
B) It requires tolerance.
C) It needs a good knowledge of math.
D) It involves communication skills.
Passage Two
Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passageyou have just heard.
30.
A) A package of ideas formally presented.
B) A short presentation clearly delivered.
C) A natural and spontaneous style otspeech.
D) A clever use of visual aids inpresentation.
31.
A) The skillful use of gestures and facialexpressions.
B) Differences in style between writing andspeaking.
C) Different preferences of audiences.
D) The importance of preparation.
32.
A) The differences between American andAsian cultures.
B) The significance of cross-culturalcommunication.
C) The increasing importance of publicspeaking.
D) The key to becoming a good speaker.
Passage Three
Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passageyou have just heard.
33.
A) By comparing his performance withothers'.
B) By being repeatedly corrected by adults.
C) By observing what their teachers do.
D) By being given constant praise.
34.
A) The best students are usually smart bynature.
B) It is only natural for children to makeerrors.
C) Children cannot detect their ownmistakes.
D) All children should have equalopportunities.
35.
A) It is favorable to knowledgeaccumulation.
B) It is beneficial to independent children.
C) It is unhealthy to students' upbringing.
D)It is unhelpful to students' learning.