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
Questions16 to 19 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
16.
A) Byinvading the personal space of listeners.
B) Bymaking gestures at strategic points.
C) Byspeaking in a deep, loud voice.
D) Byspeaking with the local accent.
17.
A) Topromote sportsmanship among business owners.
B) Toencourage people to support local sports groups.
C) Toraise money for a forthcoming local sports event.
D) To showhis family's contribution to the community.
18.
A) Theyare known to be the style of the sports world.
B) Theywould certainly appeal to his audience.
C) Theyrepresent the latest fashion in the business circles.
D) Theyare believed to communicate power and influence.
19.
A) Tocover up his own nervousness.
B) Tocreate a warm personal atmosphere.
C) Toenhance the effect of background music.
D) Toallow the audience to better enjoy his slides.
Passage Two
Questions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.
20.
A) She wasthe first educated slave of John Wheatley's.
B) She wasthe greatest female poet in Colonial America.
C) She wasborn about the time of the War of Independence.
D) She wasthe first African-American slave to publish a book
21.
A) Revisein a number of times.
B) Obtainconsent from her owner.
C) Gothrough a scholarly examination.
D) Turn tothe colonial governor for help.
22.
A)Literary works calling for the abolition of slavery.
B)Religious scripts popular among slaves in America.
C) A richstock of manuscripts left by historical figures.
D) Lots oflost works written by African-American women.
Passage Three
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
23.
A) It is atrait of generous character.
B) It is areflection of self-esteem.
C) It isan indicator of high intelligence.
D) It is asign of happiness and confidence.
24.
A) It wasself-defeating.
B) It wasaggressive.
C) It wasthe essence of comedy.
D) It wassomething admirable.
25.
A) It is adouble-edged sword.
B) It is afeature of a given culture.
C) It is aunique gift of human beings.
D) It is a result of both nature and nurture.