( )8. Why did Mary call?
A. To see how her parents were going. B. To tell her father some good news.
C. To invite her parents to her home.
( )9. Who is Tom probably?
A. Mary's son. B. Mary's husband. C. Mr Davis' friend.
( )10. How many children does Mary have?
A. One son and one daughter. B. Two sons and one daughter.
C. Two daughters and one son.
听第8段材料,回答第11至第13题。
( )11. What's wrong with the man?
A. His throat is burning. B. His chest is hurting. C. He is coughing.
( )12. When did the man fall in illness?
A. About seven days ago. B. About four days ago. C. The other day.
( )13. How often at most does the doctor suggest taking the painkillers?
A. Once a day. B. Four times a day. C. Six times a day.
听第9段材料,回答第14至第16题。
( )14. Why didn't the man go to sleep?
A. He was waiting for the woman. B. He had a habit of staying up.
C. He had some work to do.
( )15. What is the news about the man?
A. He will take a free holiday. B. He has got a promotion. C. He is offered a job.
( )16. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. A couple. B. Net friends. C. Brother and sister.
听第10段材料,回答第17至第20题。
( )17. What does the speaker say about Shakespeare and Company?
A. It only sells famous books. B. It is only open to famous writers.
C. It is not only a bookstore but also a library.
( )18. Why was Ms Beach's bookstore closed?
A. She moved to Germany. B. It was closed due to the war.
C. Her business went from bad to worse.
( )19. What do we know about Mr Whitman?
A. He was Ms Beach's neighbor.
B. He has followed in Ms Beach's footsteps.
C. He used to work at Ms Beach's bookstore.
( )20. When did Mr Whitman name his bookstore Shakespeare and Company?
A. In 1941. B. In 1951. C. In 1964.
第二部分:英语基础知识运用(共两节,满分35分)
第一节:单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
请认真阅读下面各题,从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
( )21. In less than two months, the world ________ the UAE Asian Cup.
A. was watching B. watched C. will be watching D. has been watching
( )22. -How do you find your new boss, you guys?