11. When is Tim's birthday?

A. Next week. B. This week. C. In a couple of weeks.

12. What is the discount of the shoes?

A. 30% off. B. 50% off. C. 20% off.

听第9段材料，回答第13至第16四个小题。

13. What does the woman want to buy?

A. Some milk. B. Some books . C. Some water.

14. Why doesn't the man want the woman to go to the store?

A. Because it's too far.

B. Because it's too late.

C. Because there is going to be a snow.

15. How long does it take to go to the store?

A. 10 minutes. B. 30 minutes. C. An hour.

16. What will the woman probably do?

A. Stay at home. B. Go to the store. C. Let the man drive.

听第10段材料，回答第17至第20四个小题。

17. What is the speaker talking about?

A. The Nobel Prizes. B. The entertainment awards. C. The literature awards.

18. What are Emmy Awards designed for?

A. Films. B. Records. C. Television.

19. What is the best part of the show for some people?

A. Behind the scene. B. Pre-show. C. On the screen.

20. What does the speaker think is the focus of attention?

A. What the famous stars wear.

B. The winners of the awards.

C. The speech of the winners.

第二部分 阅读理解

第一节：阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。(每小题2.5分, 满分50分)

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