B) It has a growing number of newly coined words,

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C) It can be easily picked up by overseas travelers.

D) It is the largest among all languages in the world.

參考答案：

9. B. It is used by more people than English.

10. C. The influence of the British Empire.

11. A. It includes a lot of words from other languages.

Conversation 2

Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you havejust heard.

12. A) To return some goods.

B) To apply for ajob.

C) To place an order.

D) To make a complaint.

13. A) He has become somewhat impatient with the woman.

B) He is not familiar with the exact details of goods.

C) He has not worked in the sales department for long.

D) He works on a part-time basis for the company.

14. A) It is not his responsibility.

B) It will be free for large orders.

C) It costs 15 more for express delivery.

D) It depends on a number of factors.

15. A) Report the information to her superior.

B) Pay a visit to the saleswoman in charge.

C) Ring back when she comes to a decision.

D) Make inquiries with some other companies.

參考答案：

12. C.To place an order

13. B. He is not familiar with the exact details of goods.

14. D. It depends on a number of factors.^

15. C. Ring back when she comes to a decision.

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

Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.

16. A) No one knows exactly where they were .

B) No one knows for sure when they came into being.

C) No one knows for what purpose they were .

D) No one knows what they will .

17. A) Carry ropes across rivers.

B) Measure the speed of wind.

C) Pass on secret messages.

D) Give warnings of danger.

18. A) To protect houses against lightning.

B) To test the effects of the lightning rod.

C) To find out the strength of silk for kites.

D) To prove the lightning is electricity.

參考答案：

16. B. No one knows for sure when they came into being.

17. A. Carry ropes across rivers.

18. D. To prove the lighting is electricity.

Passage Two

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

19. A) She enjoys teaching languages.

B) She can speak several languages.

C) She was trained to be an interpreter.

D) She was born with a talent for languages.

20. A) They acquire an immunity to culture shock.

B) They would like to live abroad permanently.

C) They want to learn as many foreign languages as possible.

D) They have an intense interest in cross-cultural interactions.

21. A) She became an expert in horse racing.

B) She got a chance to visit several European countries.

C) She was able to translate for a German sports judge.

D) She learned to appreciate classical music.

22. A) Taste the beef and give her comment.

B) Take part in a cooking competition.

C) Teach vocabulary for food in .

D) Give cooking lessons on.

參考答案：

19. B. She can speak several languages.

20. D. They have an intense interest in cross-cultural interactions.

21. C. She was able to translate for a German sportsjudge.

22. A. Taste the beef and give her comment.

Passage Three

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

23. A) He had only a third-grade education.

B) He once threatened to kill his teacher.

C) He grew up in a poor single parent household.

D) He often helped his .

24. A) Careless.

B) Stupid.

C) Brave.

D) Active. r

25. A) Write two book reports a week.

B) Keep a diary.