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 question will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer form the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.

注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

Passage One

Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.

26. A) They think travel has become a trend.

B) They think travel gives them their money’s worth.

C) They find many of the banks untrustworthy.

D) They lack the expertise to make capital investments.

27. A) Lower their prices to attract more customers.

B) Introduce travel packages for young travelers.

C) Design programs targeted at retired couples.

D) Launch a new program of adventure trips.

28. A) The role of travel agents.

B) The way people travel.

C) The number of last-minute booking.

D) The prices of polar expedition.

Passage Two

Questions 29 to 3l are based on the passage you have just heard.

29. A) The old stereotypes about men and women.

B) The changing roles played by men and women-

C) The division of labor between ITIer1and women.

D) The widespread prejudice against women-

30. A) Offer more creative and practical ideas than men.

B) Ask questions that often lead to controversy.

C) Speak loudly enough to attract attention.

D) Raise issues on behalf of women.

3l. A) To prove that she could earn her living as a gardener.

B) To show that women are more hardworking than men.

C) To show that women are capable of doing what men do.

D) To prove that she was really irritated with her husband.