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 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 I with a single line through the centre

Passage One

Question 16

A. By reviewing what he has said previously

B.By comparing memorandums with letters

C.By showing a memorandum’ s structure

D.By analyzing the organization of a letter

Question 17

A.They spent a lot of time writing memorandums

B.They seldom read a memorandum through to the end

C.They placed emphasis on the format of memorandums

D.They ignored many of the memorandums they received

Question 18

A.Style and wording

B.Structure and length

C.Directness and clarity

D.Simplicity and accuracy

Passage Two

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.

Question 19

A.Accurate dating

B.Professional look

C.Direct statement of purpose

D.Inclusion of appropriate humor

Question 20

A.They give top priority to their work efficiency

B.They make an effort to lighten their workload

C.They never change work habits unless forced to

D.They try hard to make the best use of their time

Question 21

A.Self-confidence

B.Sense of duty

C.Work efficiency

D.Passion for work

Question 22

A.They are addicted to playing online games

B.They try to avoid work whenever possible

C.They find to pleasure in the work they do

D.They simply have no sense of responsibility

Passage Three

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.

Question 23

A.He lost all his property

B.He was sold to a circus

C.He was forced into slavery

D.He ran away from his family

Question 24

A.A carpenter

B.A businessman

C.A master of his

D.A black drummer

Question 25

A.It named its town hall after Solomon Northup

B.It declared July 24 Solomon Northup Day

C.It freedom all blacks in the town from slavery

D.It hosted a reunion for the Northup family

Section C

Directions：In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.

Section C

Intolerance is the art of ignoring any views that differ from your own. It(26)_____ itself a hatred. Stereotypes, prejudice, and(27)_____.Once it intensifies in people, intolerance is nearly impossible to overcome. But why would anyone want to be labeled intolerant. Why would people want to be (28)_____about the world around them? Why would one want to be part of the problem in America, instead of the solution?

There are many explanations for intolerant attitudes, some (29)_____ childhood. It is likely that intolerant folks grew up (30)_____ intolerant parents and the cycle of prejudice has simply continued for (31)_____. Perhaps intolerant people are so set in their ways that they find it easier to ignore anything that might not (32)_____ their limited view of life. Or maybe intolerant students have simply never been (33)_____ to anyone different form themselves. But none of these reason is an excuse for allpwing the intolerance to continue.

Intolerance should not be confused with disagreement.It is,of course,possible as diasgree with an opinion without being intolerant of it.If you understand a belief but still don't believe in that specific belief,that's fine.You are (34)_____ your opinion.As a matter of fact.(35)_____ disseniers(持异议者)are important for any belief.If we all believed the same things.we would never grow,and we would never learn about the world around us,does not stem frim disagreement.It stems from fear,And fear stems from fear.And fear stems from ignorance.