Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 shortpassages. At the end of each passage, you will hearsome questions. Both the passage and thequestions will be spoken only once. After you hear aquestion, you must choose the best answer fromthe four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Thenmark 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
Questions 26 to 29 are based onthe passage you have just heard.
26.
A) She was boredwith her idle life at home.
B) She was offereda good job by her neighbour.
C) She wanted tohelp with the family's finances.
D) Her familywould like to see her more involved in social life.
27.
A) Doinghousework.
B) Looking afterher neighbour's children.
C) Reading papersand watching TV.
D) Taking goodcare of her husband.
28.
A) Jane got angryat Bill's idle life.
B) Bill failed toadapt to the new situation.
C) Bill blamedJane for neglecting the family.
D) The childrenwere not taken good care of.
29.
A) Neighboursshould help each other.
B) Women shouldhave their own careers.
C) Man and wifeshould share household duties.
D) Parents shouldtake good care of their children.
Passage Two
Questions 30 to 32 are based onthe passage you have just heard.
30.
A) To predictnatural disasters that can cause vast destruction.
B) To limit thedestruction that natural disasters may cause.
C) To gainfinancial support from the United Nations.
D) To proposemeasures to hold back natural disasters.
31.
A) There is stilla long way to go before man can control natural disasters.
B) Internationalcooperation can minimize the destructive force of natural disasters.
C) Technology canhelp reduce the damage natural disasters may cause.
D) Scientists cansuccessfully predict earthquakes.
32.
A) There werefatal mistakes in its design.
B) The builderdidn't observe the building codes of the time.
C) The trafficload went beyond its capacity.
D) It was builtaccording to less strict earthquake resistance standards.
Passage Three
Questions 33 to 35 are based onthe passage you have just heard.
33.
A) By judging towhat extent they can eliminate the risks.
B) By estimatingthe possible loss of lives and property.
C) By estimatingthe frequency of volcanic eruptions.
D) By judging thepossible risks against the likely benefits.
34.
A) One of Etna'srecent eruptions made many people move away.
B) Etna's frequenteruptions have ruined most of the local farmland.
C) Etna'seruptions are frequent but usually mild.
D) There are signsthat Etna will erupt again in the near future.
35.
A) They willremain where they are.
B) They will leavethis area forever.
C) They will turnto experts for advice.
D) They will seekshelter in nearby regions.