Part II Listening Comprehension(30 minutes)
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear3 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 Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Questions 16 to 18 are bused on the passage you have just heard.
16. A. Strict professional training.
B. Years of practical experience.
C. A refined taste for artistic works.
D. The ability to predict fashion trends.
参考答案：D
17. A. Purchasing handicrafts from all over the world.
B. Conducting trade in art works with dealers overseas.
C. Strengthening cooperation with foreign governments.
D. Promoting all kinds of American hand-made specialties.
参考答案：A
18. A. She has access to fashionable things.
B. She can enjoy life on a modest salary.
C. She is doing what she enjoys doing.
D. She is free to do whatever she wants.
参考答案：C
Passage Two
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A. It is a Portuguese company selling coffee in New York.
B. Its most important task is to conduct coffee studies.
C. It represents several countries that export coffee.
D. Its role is to regulate international coffee prices.
参考答案：C
20. A. The freezing weather in Brazil.
B. The impact of global warming.
C. The increased coffee consumption.
D. The fluctuation of coffee prices.
参考答案：A
21. A. He is doing a bachelor's degree.
B. He is young, handsome and single.
C. He is a heavy coffee drinker.
D. He is tall, rich and intellieent.
参考答案：B
22. A. A visit to several coffee-growing plantations.
B. Coffee prices and his advertising campaign.
C. A vacation on some beautiful tropical beach.
D. A quick promotion and a handsome income.
参考答案：B
Passage Three
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
23. A. They were held up in a traffic jam.
B. They boarded a wrong coach in a hurry.
C. They were late for the first morning bus.
D. They were delayed by the train for hours.
参考答案：D
24. A. It was canceled because of an unexpected strike.
B. It was the most exciting trip they ever had.
C. It was spoiled by poor accommodations.
D. It was postponed due to terrible weather.
参考答案：A
25. A. Go overseas.
B. Stay at home.
C. Take romantic cruises.
D. Take escorted trips.
参考答案：B