B. He can be freed from housework.

　　C. He can have some peace and quiet.

　　12. Why is David unhappy?

　　A. He isn't allowed to skate.

　　B. He can't attend the party.

　　C. He has to cook for his parents.

　　听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

　　13. How does Steven describe his music?

　　A. It's hard rock. B. It's folk music. C. It's modern pop.

　　14. Why does Steven love Australian audiences?

　　A. They never throw things at him.

　　B. They buy more of his records.

　　C. They are more friendly.

　　15. What's Steven's attitude towards people downloading his music?

　　A. He doesn't mind. B. He feels upset. C. He is puzzled.

　　16. What advice does Steven give to songwriters?

　　A. Listen to more music.

　　B. Stick to their own style.

　　C. Make use of the Internet.

　　听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

　　17. Which can best describe a tension headache?

　　A. It lasts over a month. B. It occurs repeatedly. C. It causes severe pain.

　　18. Which is a symptom of tension headaches?

　　A. Loss of consciousness.

　　B. Increased blood pressure.

　　C. A pain at the back of the head.

　　19. What is the cause of rebound headaches?

　　A. Stressful events.

　　B. Too much use of pain medicine.

　　C. Tension in the muscles.

　　20. Why is a headache diary helpful for the treatment?

　　A. It helps one find the cause of his headaches.

　　B. It reminds one to take medicine on time.

　　C. It helps remove constant pain

　　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）

　　阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　A

The British live on a small island. They are surrounded by the sea, so it is not surprising that the sea has always played an important role in their lives.After the development of large, ocean- going sailing ships in the fifteenth century, the sea became even more important to the country's development. Ships setting sail from England determined to extend Britain's territories, its wealth and its knowledge of the world.Ships returned to England bringing goods, people and new ideas from foreign