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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Passage One
Questions 16 to 19 are based on the conversation you’ve just heard.
16. A. To buy his wife a black pearl necklace.
B. To see what new jewelry the shop had got recently.
C. To buy some jewelry because he had made a lot of money in business.
D. To buy some jewelry as his wife’s birthday present.
17. A. The size of the pearl. B. The qualify of the pearl.
C. The price of the pearl. D. The color of the pearl.
18. A. A pearl she inherited from her mother.
B. The pearl that the man had bought from the jewelry shop.
C. An imitation of the original pearl.
D. A family pearl.
19. A. $5, 000. B. $20,000. C. $25,000. D. $30,000.
Passage Two
Questions 20 to 22 are based on the conversation you’ve just heard.
20. A. Time spent working. B. Time spent exercising.
C. Time spent on leisure activities. D. Time spent with friends and family.
21. A. Eating out. B. Watching TV.
C. Reading. D. Surfing the Web.
22. A. Driving. B. Visiting friends.
C. Gardening. D. Going to the pub.
Passage Three
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you’ve just heard.
23. A. Help students’ concentrate in class.
B. Record students’ weekly performance.
C. Ask students to complete a sleep report.
D. Monitor students’ sleep patterns.
24. A. Lack of attention. B. Loss of motivation.
C. Declining health. D. Improper behavior.
25. A. They should make sure their children are always punctual for school.
B. They should ensure their children grow up in a healthy environment.
C. They should help their children accomplish high-quality work.
D. They should see to it that their children have adequate sleep.
