B) It gives a signal for him to slow down. D) It serves as a reminder of sad news.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear two passages.At the end of each passage, you
will hear three or four 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.
Passage One
Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.
9. A) They offer students a wide variety of courses.
B) They attract students from all over the world.
C) They admit more students than they can handle.
D) They have trouble dealing with overseas students.
10. A) Everyone will benefit from education sooner or later.
B) A good education contributes to the prosperity of a nation.
C) A good education is necessary for one to climb the social ladder.
D) Everyone has a right to an education appropriate to his potential.
11. A) He likes students with high motivation.
B) He enjoys teaching intelligent students.
C) He tailors his teaching to students’ needs.
D) He treats all his students in a fair manner.
Passage Two
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.
12. A) It is mostly imported from the Middle East.
B) It is a sure indicator of its economic activity.
C) It has a direct impact on the international oil market.
D) It equals more than 30 million barrels of oil each day.
13. A) It eventually turns into heat.
B) It is used in a variety of forms.
C) Its use is chiefly responsible for air pollution.
D) Part of it is lost in the process of transmission.
14. A) When it is used in rural areas. C) When it operates at near capacity.
B) When it is environment-friendly. D) When it operates at regular times.
15. A) Traffic jams in cities. C) Fuel shortage.
B) Inefficient use of energy. D) Global warming.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed by
three or four questions.The recordings will be played 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.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.
16. A) Smelling scented candles. C) Talking with your parents often.
B) Setting an alarm for waking up. D) Listening to an upsetting song.
17. A) Handle the overwhelming unopened mail and tiny tasks within one minute.
B) Do anything that can be done in less than one minute without delay.
C) Do everything that can’t be done in a minute within one minute.
D) Documents must be printed out and filed within one minute.
18. A) Strict habits. C) Hard rules.
B) Positive attitude. D) Decision-making methods.
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the recording you have just heard.
19. A) It takes great pains for a person to be very rich.
B) Not Everyone wants to be too rich.
C) A person will never be satisfied with his wealth.