A. From his high school teachers. B. From the grown-ups around him.

C. From his college friends.

12. How much does Tom own of the company he works for?

A. 60%. B. 18%. C. 6%.

13. What mistake did Tom and his company make in the past?

A. Wasting lots of materials. B. Making all the products themselves.

C. Producing simple things.

听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17题。

14. What kind of jobs seems to be in short supply?

A. School teachers. B. Writers. C. Newspaper reporters.

15. Where is Sharon most likely to go?

A. New York. B. Boston. C. California.

16. What does James plan to do if he can't find a job?

A. Continue his education. B. Start a newspaper C. Write a book.

17. Who are the speakers?

A. Laid-off workers. B. Fellow students. C. High school teachers.

听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20题。

18. Why does the university offer the two programs?

A. To provide better health care for students.

B. To keep students safe walking late or alone.

C. To help visitors tour around the college.

19. When can students call Campus Safety Office?

A. Anytime of the day. B. From 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. C. From midnight to 7 a.m.

20. To whom is the speaker mainly talking?

A. Tourists at the college. B. New teachers. C. Parents of students.

第二部分 阅读理解(共两节, 满分40分)

第一节 (共10小题；每小题2.5分, 满分25分)

Our library offers different types of studying places and provides a good studying environment.

Zones

The library is divided into different zones. The upper floor is a quiet zone with over a thousand places for silent reading, and places where you can sit and work with your own computer. The reading places consist mostly of tables and chairs. The ground floor