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 2 with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26. A, The air becomes still.
B. The air pressure is low.
C. The clouds block the sun.
D. The sky appears brighter.
27. A. Ancient people were better at foretelling the weather.
B. Sailors’saying about the weather are unreliable.
C. People knew long ago how to predict the weather.
D. It was easiter to forecast the weather in the old days.
28 A. Weather forecast is getting more accurate today.
B. People can predict the weather by their senses
C. Who are the real esperts in weather forecast .
D. Weather changes affect people’s life remarkably
Passage Two
Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29. A. They often feel insecure about their jobs.
B. They are unable to decide what to do first .
C. They are feel burdened with numerous tasks every day.
D they feel burdened with numerous tasks every day
30 A. Analyze them rationally.
B. Draw a detailed to-do list .
C. Turn to others for help.
D. Handle them one by one .
31. A. They have accomplished little .
B. They feel utterly exhausted .
C. They have worked out a way to relax.
D. They no longer feel any sense of guilt.
Passage Three
Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
32. A. Their performance may improve.
B. Their immune system may be reinforced
C. Their blood pressure may rise all of a sudden.
D. Their physical development may be enhanced.
33. A. Improved mental functioning
B. Increased susceptibility to disease
C. Speeding up of blood circulation
D. Reduction of stress-related hormones
34. A. Pretend to be in better shape.
B. Have more physical exercise .
C. Turn more often to friends for help
D. Pay more attention to bodily sensations.
35. A. Different approaches to coping with stress.
B. Various causes for serious health problems.
C. The relationship between stress and illness.
D. New finding of medical research on stress.