Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you willhear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear aquestion, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then markthe corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A)To order a solar panel installation.C) To enquire about solar panel installations.B) To report a serious leak in his roof.D) To complain about the faulty solar panels.9. A) He plans to install solar panels.C) He saves 300 a year.B) He owns a four-bedroom house.D) He has a large family.10. A) The service of the solar panel company.C)The maintenance of the solar panels.B)The cost of a solar panel installation.D) The quality of the solar panels.11. A) One year and a half.C) Roughly six years.B) Less than four years.D)About five years.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A)At a travel agency.C)At an airline transfer service.B)At an Australian airport.D)At a local transportation authority.13. A) She would be able to visit more scenic spots.B)She wanted to save as much money as possible.C)She would like to have everything taken care of.D)She wanted to spend more time with her family.14.A)Four days.C)One week.B)Five days.D)Two weeks.15. A) Choosing some activities herself.C) Driving along the Great Ocean Road.B) Spending Christmas with Australians.D) Learning more about wine making.

Section BQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.W: Rays Solar. Lisa's speaking. How can I help?M: Hi, my name is Winston. (8)I wish to enquire about solar panel installations.W: Yes. What would you like to know?M: Well. My neighbor installed panels on his roof about a year ago in order to power his hot water. He tells meit has saved him over $ 500 thus far. Does that sound about right to you?W: Well. I'm not familiar with your neighbor or his particular setup, but that amount is definitely possible. Ican tell you that the average four-bedroom house may typically have a roof with 50 square meters of surfacearea. Four panels on one side of that roof could save a family of four around $ 300 a year.M: OK. That sounds about right then. My house is about the size you described, but my neighbor's i bigger.I'm not sure how many panels he has up there, (9)but he does have a large family of six.W: Are you interested in installing some solar panels on your roof, sir?M: Yes, I'm considering it.W: If you wish to come into our office, we could show you the different solutions we offer.M: OK. I might do that. (10) But just quickly, if you don't mind, could you tell me approximately how much atypical installation costs, like, say, four panels?W: Prices do vary depending on different factors, but as a rough estimate, it's around $2,000. (11)But youknow a typical household will make back that initial investment in about five years.M: OK. I see. Thank you.答案详解8. What is the man's purpose for calling the woman?9. What do we learn about the man's neighbor fromC)【精析】细节辨认题。电话接通后,男士就直接说the conversation?明了自己打电话的原因,即想要咨询一下太阳能电D)【精析】细节辨认题。男士提到他的邻居家有六池板装置的相关信息。口人。10. What is one of the man's chief concerns?池板装置的费用以及每年能够节省的钱特别关心。B)【精析】细节推断题。男士接通电话后的第一个问11. How long will it take a typical household to题是他的邻居因为安装了太阳能电池板每年节省make back the initial investment?了500美元,他想知道是否真能省出这些钱。对话D)【精析】细节辨认题。女士说,普通家庭差不多五临近结束时,他又再次询问一套常见的太阳能电池年就能收回最初的投资。板装置大概要花多少钱。可见男士对于太阳能电Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.M: Good afternoon. Sorry to have kept you waiting. How can I help you?W: Oh, no problem. (12)I'm interested in booking a holiday to Australia and wonder if you could tell me whatdeals you have.M: Sure. Are you only looking for flights or a package holiday with everything included?W: When you say “everything," what do you mean?M: Well, a package holiday would include your flights, hotels, meals, day trips to different places of interestand transport to and from the airport.W: Yeah, that sounds pretty good. (13)I'm going with my family, so it would be nice to have everything takencare of. So, what sort of deals do you have for package holidays then?M: All sorts, really. How long do you want to go for and what dates?W: (14)Two weeks around Christmas time would be great.M: Okay, let me check that for you. Here's one, 14 nights in southeastern Australia. Five nights in Sydney andfive nights in Melbourne, and then for the other four nights you can choose from a list of trips to otherplaces nearby. You could visit Canberra, for example, or the Blue Mountains, or you could go for a drivedown the Great Ocean Road. Also, if you're interested in wine, you could go on a tour of the places wherethey grow grapes and make wine.W: That sounds great. (15)It's good we can choose some activities ourselves.答案详解12. Where is the conversation taking place?14. How long does the woman want to go for theA)【精析】细节推断题。对话开始女士说,她想要预holiday?订去澳大利亚旅行的度假服务,想知道男士这里D)【精析】细节辨认题。女士清楚地告诉了男士她的有哪些合适的项目。由此推断,女士是前来咨询旅行时间计划,即她希望能在圣诞节前后享受两的顾客,而男士负责提供旅行服务,故对话最有可个星期的度假时光。能发生在旅行社。15. What does the woman say she likes about the13. Why is the woman interested in packageholiday package?holidays?A)【精析】细节辨认题。女士在了解到她有四天的时C)【精析】目的原因题。当女士从男士那里了解到有度假套餐服务时,她非常高兴,因为她是和家人一间可以自由安排行程的时候说,游客能够选择自起出行,希望有人能把一切都安排好。已喜欢的活动,这点很棒。