A. Those who want a good laugh.

B. Those who love Irish culture.

C. Those who love the Beatles.

9. What can be heard on October 20?

A. Popular songs of a famous band.

B. Songs from Broadway shows.

C. New songs of some bands.

10. When will Brenda Braxton give her performance?

A. On October 5. B. On October 10. C. On October 27.

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A、B、C 和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

　　If you are the kind of tourist who likes to visit places with outstanding landscapes and multicultural cities，then Asia is the place to go. Take a cruise (巡游) to Asia and you will not be disappointed.

The Finest Asian Cruise Explorations

　　Tourists who want to visit several Asian countries understand that cruising there is the best alternative. You can decide to take a two-week cruise, starting from Sri Lanka to Thailand. There's also a three-week cruise that starts off in China all the way to Japan. A most popular voyage is one that starts from Hong Kong to Singapore.

The Best Time to Travel

　　When touring Asia, it's best to understand that different cruise lines have different travelling timelines. You can be caught in the rain during your tour (October to December in Malaysia and December to February in Indonesia). Most cruises take place from December to the end of March.

Booking Cruise-ship Tours

Given that you'll probably be taking long flights to get to South Asia and the Far East，the