A. Because she is doing housework. B. Because she is reading a magazine.

C. Because she is watching a film.

14. Why is Paul asking so many questions?

A. To improve his spoken English. B. To know more about the family.

C. To see whom he can help.

15. How many people are there in Taylor's family?

A. Two. B. Four. C. Six.

16. What can we infer from the conversation?

A. The Taylors don't like Paul. B. English is not Paul's native language.

C. Paul seldom asks Mrs. Taylor questions.

　听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. Who is the book A Brief History of Time intended for?

A. People with no or little knowledge of science.

B. Scientists who want to learn more about the universe.

C. People who want to know more about Stephen Hawking.

18. What is a great achievement by Hawking in his book according to the speaker?

A. His theory. B. His comments. C. His humor.

19. What can you learn from reading the book?

A. Stephen Hawking's life. B. The origin and fate of the universe.

C. The development of human beings.

20. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the monologue?

　A. Hawking is good at writing. B. Hawking is a great scientist.

　C. Hawking suffers from an illness.

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第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

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