Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. [A] She was bored with her idle life at home. [B] She was offered a good job by her
neighbor.
[C] she wanted to help with the family’s finances. [D] Her family would like to see her more
involved in social life.
12. [A] Doing housework. [B] Looking after her neighbor’s children.
[C] Reading papers and watching TV. [D] Taking good care of her husband.
13. [A] Jane got angry at Bill’s idle life. [B] Bill failed to adapt to the new situation.
[C] Bill blamed Jane for neglecting the family. [D] The children were not taken good care of.
14. [A] Neighbors should help each other. [B] Women should have their own careers.
[C] Man and wife should share household duties. [D] Parents should take good care of their
children.
Passage Two
Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
15. [A] To predict natural disasters that can cause vast destruction.
[B] To limit the destruction that natural disasters may cause.
[C] To gain financial support from the United Nations.
[D] To propose measures to hold back natural disasters.
16. [A] There is still a long way to go before man can control natural disasters.
[B] International cooperation can minimize the destructive force of natural disasters.
[C] Technology can help reduce the damage natural disasters may cause.
[D] Scientists can successfully predict earthquakes.
17. [A] There were fatal mistakes in its design.
[B] The builder didn’t observe the building codes of the time.
[C] The traffic load went beyond its capacity.
[D] It was built according to less strict earthquake-resistance standards.
Passage Three
Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
18. [A] By judging to what extent they can eliminate the risks. [B] By estimating the possible loss
of lives and property.
[C] By estimating the frequency of volcanic eruptions. [D] By judging the possible risks against the
likely benefits.
19. [A] One of Etna’s recent eruptions made many people move away.
[B] Etna’s frequent eruptions have ruined most of the local farmland.
[C] Etna’s eruptions are frequent but usually mild.
[D] There are signs that Etna will erupt again in the near future.
20. [A] They will remain where they are. [B] They will leave this area for ever.
[C] They will turn to experts for advice. [D] They will seek shelter in nearby regions.
Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)
Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or
unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. You
should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a
single line through the centre.
Passage One
Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage. |
