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 the conversation you have just heard.
26.
A) It is lined with tall trees.
B) It was widened recently.
C) It has high buildings on both sides.
D) It used to be dirty and disorderly.
27.
A) They repaved it with rocks.
B) They built public restrooms on it.
C) They beautified it with plants.
D) They set up cooking facilities near it.
28.
A) What makes life enjoyable.
B) How to work with tools.
C) What acommunity means.
D) How to improve health.
29.
A) They were obliged to fulfill the signed contract.
B) They were encouraged by the city officials' praise.
C) They wanted to prove they were as capable as boys.
D) They derived happiness from the constructive work.
Passage Two
Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.
30.
A) A package of ideas formally presented.
B) A short presentation clearly delivered.
C) A natural and spontaneous style to speech.
D) A clever use of visual aids in presentation.
31.
A) The skillful use of gestures and facial expressions.
B) Differences in style between writing and speaking.
C) Different preferences of audiences.
D) The importance of preparation.
32.
A) The differences between American and Asian cultures.
B) The significance of cross-cultural communication.
C) The increasing importance of public speaking.
D) The key to becoming a good speaker.
Passage Three
Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
33.
A) Advice on the purchase of cars.
B) Information about the new green-fuel vehicles.
C) Trends for the development of the motor car.
D) Solutions to global fuel shortage.
34.
A) Limited driving range.
B) Huge recharging expenses.
C) The short life of batteries.
D) The un affordable high price.
35.
A) They need to be further improved.
B) They can easily switch to natural gas.
C) They are more cost-effective than vehicles powered by solar energy.
D) They can match conventional motor cars in performance and safety.