Section A

1.M: Mrs. Wang, would you please tell me on which day the letters are delivered and what time does the milkman call?

W: Sure. The postman will be here every Thursday afternoon. The milk comes every morning at around six.

Question: When does the postman come?

2.M: So all the houses are equipped with a dishwasher and a dryer?

W: Right! And also the kitchen appliances. But I'm afraid you are responsible for your own lamps.

Question:What does the man have to prepare by himself?

3.M: Why have you chosen a rabbit instead of, let's say, a dog or a cat as your pet?

W: I can't stand walking dogs. Cats may suit my lifestyle more, but rabbits are my favorite.

Question: What can we learn about the woman?

4.W: Reception, may I help you?

M: This is Lee in Room 215. The people in the next room are playing music too loud and I can't sleep.

Question:Why does the man make this phone call?

5.M: Happy New Year, Ming Ming! Any good resolutions?

W: I've registered for a guitar class. I'll take up French cooking, find a new job and have no more chocolates.

Question:What has the woman decided to do?

6.W: What do you think of joining a book club?

M: If we join one, we can keep up with all the latest books.It isn't any more expensive than going to a movie.

Question:What does the man imply?

7.W: I'm putting on some weight. Should I go on a diet?

M: You'd better eat more natural food rather than packaged food. Snack on vegetable sticks instead of chips.

Question:What does the man suggest the woman do?

8.M: Doesn't it strike you as odd that our spring outing will be put off till the end of this month?

W: Yes,it would be too hot, then.

Question:What does the woman imply?

9.W: How was the fireworks show last night?

M: I really didn't enjoy it. There was such a big crowd that we couldn't get very close, even though we got there an hour before it started.

Question:What does the man mean?

10.M: I'll be promoted to editor in chief, but I wonder whether I'm a good fit.

W: Come on. You deserve it. Your work has been valued all these years.

Question:What does the woman mean?

Section B

Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.

When people think of life in Europe hundreds of years ago, they often think of castles built of stones with huge towers. The kitchen, a very important place in a castle, was usually located a good distance away from other castle rooms and buildings, especially the great hall, which was a large room where people gathered for meals and other activities. This was because of the danger of fires. The kitchen staff needed to use fire for cooking. But since the kitchen was busy all day and every day, sometimes kitchen fires grew out of control, and could spread to other parts of the castle. Each kitchen also had a garden where vegetables were grown. Back then, food could not be kept in refrigerators like today. Some vegetables could be stored underground, but not for long, so most vegetables were picked fresh from the castle garden as they were needed. But of course, dinner in the castle consisted of many other things like bread, meat, and fish. So to prepare a full meal, many cooks were needed. The castle kitchen employed a whole team of people. Some of them made bread and others prepared desserts, or cooked meat dishes.

(Now, listen again.)

Questions:

11.Why was the kitchen located far away from other castle rooms and buildings?

12.What can be learned about most vegetables for meals in the castle?

13.What is the talk mainly about?

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following talk.

Digital advertising is booming, and this year it has become a ＄72 billion industry. For the first time, more money has been spent on it than on TV ads. The explanation is simple: Online video ads are growing both in popularity for consumers and effectiveness for brands. To make video advertising easier for you, we published a new e-book A Guide to Online Video Advertising, which features an in-depth look at the growing trends and the best opportunities for marketers. In general, people are watching more videos than ever on their smartphones and tablets to consume content.Increasingly, consumers are turning their attention away from TV screens and towards digital brand messages in the form of videos. Online video ads have proven to be more engaging than traditional TV ones, as viewers report heightened emotional response and greater likelihood of taking action.In fact, young viewers show greater emotional engagement towards brand messages than non-branded content. This means that with brand messages, online video ads may produce a better emotional effect on the audience. So it is crucial for advertisers to develop a strategy for effectively and efficiently reaching audiences across multiple devices.

(Now, listen again.)

Questions:

14.Which of the following is a reason why digital advertising is growing into a big industry?

15.Which of the following will young viewers find most emotionally engaging?

16.What is the talk mainly about?

Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.

M: Jane, it's already eight o'clock. Why are you still in the office?

W: Oh, nothing. I just don't want to go back to my apartment yet.

M: Uh-oh, what's wrong?

W: Well, it's because of the girl I share my apartment with.

M: You mean Mary, your friend since college?

W: Yes, it's just some small things that make me feel bad. She forgets to close the fridge door after taking a cold drink. And she never cares to take the garbage out or fetch the mail.

M: Well, if I were you, I would talk to Mary about what's bothering me.

W: I can't do that. We've been friends for years.

M: Are you afraid you will offend her or something?

W: Yeah, perhaps. I still want to be friends with her.

M: Better to get things out in the open. It's likely that she is just unaware of it. If you don't talk to her about how you feel, you could end up going your separate ways.

W: I'll think about it.

(Now, listen again.)

Questions:

17.According to the conversation, what is Jane's problem?

18.What can be learned about Mary?

19.Why does Jane choose not to talk to Mary about her thoughts?

20.What does the man suggest Jane do?