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　　6. In a world where everyone is exhausted from over work and lack of sleep, .

　　A) it’s easy for people to become impatient

　　B) it’s difficult to create a code of conduct

　　C) it’s important to be friendly to everybody

　　D) it’s hard for people to admire each other

　　7. How did people use to respond when their kids got into trouble at school?

　　A) they’d question the teachers

　　B) they’d charge up to the school

　　C) they’d tell the kids to clam down

　　D) They’d put the blame on their kids

　　8. Professor white believes that the notions of a more child-centred society should be challenged.

　　9. According to professor white, today’s parents treat their children as something they can be proud of.

　　10. Andrew fuller suggests that , when kids behave inappropriately, people should not stay silent. 

　　　Part III Listening Comprehension

　　Section A

　　Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A),B),C)and D),and decide which is the best answer. 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。

　　11.A)Only true friendship can last long.

　　B)Letter writing is going out of style.

　　C)She keeps in regular touch with her classmates.

　　D)She has lost contact with most of her old friends.

　　12. A) A painter. C) A porter.

　　B) A mechanic. D) A carpenter.

　　13. A) Look for a place near her office. C) Make inquiries elsewhere.

　　B) Find a new job down the street. D) Rent the $600 apartment.

　　14.A) He prefers to wear jeans with a larger waist.

　　B) He has been extremely busy recently.

　　C) He has gained some weight lately.

　　D) He enjoyed going shopping with Jane yesterday.

　　15.A)The woman possesses a natural for art.

　　B) Women have a better artistic taste than men.

　　C) He isn’t good at abstract thinking.

　　D) He doesn’t like abstract paintings.