16. What will the man do before the party?

A. Set tables. B. Cook food. C. Play music.

17. What does the woman think of the man's work?

A. Difficult. B. Interesting. C. Valuable.

听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20题。

18. What do the Hoffmans do for a living?

A. They are gardeners. B. They sell vegetables. C. They run a guesthouse.

19. How much direct sunshine do tomato plants actually need every day?

A. Five hours. B. Eight hours. C. Twelve hours.

20. Why do Irish potatoes grow better in the shade?

A. They have deeper roots.

B. They have wider leaves.

C. They have bigger flowers.

第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)

　　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。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

　　Are you interested in hi-tech products? Here are some that you might find at the market pretty soon.

CX-1

　　Tired of dragging your bag through busy airports? Then you might want to consider CX-1. The smart suitcase uses facial recognizing software to follow its owner as he / she is checking in or heading to the gate. Though CX-1 can only move at a speed of up to seven miles per hour, a tiny tool enables owners to keep track of the suitcase's location. It is expected to be sold on the market by late 2018.

Aibo

Sony's latest version of the Aibo robotic dog is almost as fun as the real thing-but much less work. The pet dog can recognize its owner, obey several commands, and even recall the behavior that pleases its master the most. Aibo can also learn new tricks, take photographs, and over time, develop its own unique personality.