B. Its battery can run all night.
C. It can clean the office windows.
D. It cleans as fast as human cleaners.
12. A. To start a robot cleaning company.
B. To develop a better model for the market.
C. To increase the profit of the robotic business.
D. To develop a long-lasting battery for the current model.
13. A. Its work efficiency. B. Its appearance. C. Its sense of direction. D. Its robotic arm.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Encouraging physical activity. B. Ensuring a healthy lifestyle.
C. Reducing the risk of bone weakening. D. Protecting them from fatal diseases.
15. A. Women's change in a day. B. The damage of depression.
C. The proper use of certain chemicals. D. The healthiest place in the office.
16. A. Whether it is a useful item. B. Whether it is to receivers' taste.
C. Whether it is a general gift. D. Whether it is at a reasonable price.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. Fill in an application form.
B. Send in an application letter.
C. Make an appointment for an interview.
D. Make a brief self-introduction on the phone.
18. A. Someone having a college degree in advertising.
B. Someone experienced in business management.
C. Someone ready to take on more responsibilities.
D. Someone willing to work beyond regular hours.
19. A. Travel opportunities. B. Decent pay.
C. Prospects for promotion. D. Flexible working hours.
20. A. It is to be negotiated.
B. It is about 500 pounds a week.
C. It depends on the working hours.
D. It will be set by the Human Resources.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
Dear headmaster,
On hearing the news that a Reading Festival is to be held on campus on the World Book and Copyright Day and the possible project is open to be recommended, I (21) ______ hardly wait to write to you, sharing my humble opinions.
As far as I'm concerned, the theme of the festival can be "sharing", primarily (22) ______ (consist) of three parts. Firstly, the festival can start with a 30-minute discussion where groups of students can exchange and share what they (23) ______ (expose) to recently, expressing themselves freely. Following