Section CDirections: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. After the passage, there are five statements. The passage will be spoken three times. You are required to decide whether the sentences are True or False. Mark A ( for TRUE ) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage; mark B ( for FALSE ) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Now the passage will begin.( ) 11. Two thirds of the countries of the world are very rich, and one third are very poor.

Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversation. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Conversation 16.

29. Last summer we visited the West Lake , ____ Hangzhou is famous in the world.

18. We all agree that a long dress is appropriate _____ a formal wedding.

28. —Did you enjoy yourself last night?—It’s very nice of you. I highly appreciate ____ to the party.

42. From the passage, we know in the U.S. ____.

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（  ）52. In response to an economic crisis, it is advisable to take risks.

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47.The location of the exhibition is   47  .

48.The exhibition is sponsored by   48   organizations.

23. The letter is from my sister, ____ is working in Beijing.