Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some question. Both the passage and the question 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.

注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

Passage One

Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.

26.A) They are motorcycles designated for water sports.

   B) They are speedy boats restricted in narrow waterways.

   C) They are becoming an efficient form of water transportation.

   D) They are getting more popular as a means or water recreation.

27.A)  Waterscooter operators’ lack  of experience.

   B)  Vacationers’ disregard of water safety rules.

   C)  Overloading of small boats and other craft.

   D)  Carelessness of people boating along the shore.

28.A) They scare whales to death.     C) They discharge toxic emissions.

   B)They produce too much noise.   D) They endanger lots of water life.

29.A) Expand operating areas.        C) Limit the use of waterscooters.

   B) Restrict operating hours.       D) Enforce necessary regulations.

Passage Two

Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.

30.A) They are stable.                C) They are strained.

   C) They are close.                 D) They are changing.

31.A) They are fully occupied with their own business.

   B) Not many of them stay in the same place for long.

   C) Not many of them can win trust from their neighbors.

   D) They attach less importance to interpersonal relations.

32.A) Count on each other for help.       C) Keep a friendly distance.

   B) Give each other a cold shoulder.     D) Build a fence between them.

Passage Three

Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.

33.A) It may produce an increasing number of idle youngsters.

   B) It may affect the quality of higher education in America.

   C) It may cause many schools to go out of operation.

   D) It may lead to a lack of properly educated workers.

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34．A）It is less serious in cities than in rural areas.

    B)It affects both junior and senior high schools.

    C)It results from a worsening economic climate.

D)It is a new challenge facing American educators.

35. A)Allowing them to choose their favorite teachers.

   B)Creating a more relaxed learning environment.

   C)Rewarding excellent academic performance.

   D)Helping them to develop better study habits.

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