Directions： In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).(1) (单选题)Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.A.The number of male nurses has gone down.B.There is discrimination against male nurses.C.There is a growing shortage of medical personnel.D.The number of nurses has dropped to a record low.(2) (单选题)Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.A.Working conditions.B.Educational system.C.Inadequate pay.D.Cultural bias.(3) (单选题)Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.A.He fell out of a lifeboat.B.He was almost drowned.C.He lost his way on a beach.D.He enjoyed swimming in the sea.(4) (单选题)Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.A.The lifeboats patrol the area round the clock.B.The beach is a good place to watch the tide.C.The emergency services are efficient.D.The beach is a popular tourist resort.(5) (单选题)Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.A.It climbed 25 storeys at one go.B.It broke into an office room.C.It escaped from a local zoo.D.It became an online star.(6) (单选题)Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.A.Release it into the wild.B.Return it to its owner.C.Send it back to the zoo.D.Give it a physical checkup.(7) (单选题)Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.A. racoon can perform acts no human can.B.A racoon can climb much higher than a cat.C.The racoon did something no politician could.D.The raccoon became as famous as some politicians.(8) (单选题)Directions： In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversations you will hear four questions. After you hear a question. You must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C)and D).Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.A.She received a bonus unexpectedly.B.She got a well-paying job in a bank.C.She received her first monthly salary.D.She got a pay raise for her performance.(9) (单选题)Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.A.Two decades ago.B.Several years ago.C.Just last month.D.Right after graduation.(10) (单选题)Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.A.He sent a small check to his parents.B.He treated his parents to a nice meal.C.He took a few of his friends to a gym.D.He immediately deposited it in a bank.(11) (单选题)Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.A.Join her colleagues for gym exercise.B.Visit her former university campus.C.Buy some professional clothes.D.Budget her salary carefully.(12) (单选题)Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.A.He has just too many things to attend to.B.He has been overworked recently.C.He has a difficult decision to make.D.He has just quarreled with his girlfriend.(13) (单选题)Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.A.Turn to his girlfriend for assistance.B.Give priority to things more urgent.C.Think twice before making the decision.D.Seek advice from his family and advisor.(14) (单选题)Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.A.His girlfriend does not support his decision.B.He is not particularly keen on the job offered.C.He lacks the money for his doctoral program.D.His parents and advisor have different opinions.(15) (单选题)Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.A.They need time to make preparations.B.They haven't started their careers yet.C.They need to save enough money for it.D.They haven't won their parents' approval.(16) (单选题)Directions： In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C)and D).Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.A.Expressing ideas and opinions freely.B.Enriching social and intellectual lives.C.Acquiring information and professional knowledge.D.Using information to understand and solve problems.(17) (单选题)Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.A.Traveling to different places in the world.B.Playing games that challenge one's mind.C.Improving mind-reading strategies.D.Reading classic scientific literature.(18) (单选题)Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.A.Participate in debates or discussions.B.Expose themselves to different cultures.C.Discard personal biases and prejudices.D.Give others freedom to express themselves.(19) (单选题)Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.A.Why dogs can be faithful friends of humans.B.The nature of relationships between dogs.C.The reason a great many people love dogs.D.How dogs feel about their bonds with humans.(20) (单选题)Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.A.They behave like other animals in many ways.B.They have an unusual sense of responsibility.C.They can respond to humans' questions.D.They can fall in love just like humans.(21) (单选题)Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.A.They stay with one partner for life.B.They have their own joys and sorrows.C.They experience true romantic love.D.They help humans in various ways.(22) (单选题)Questions 22 to 24 are based on the passage you have just heard.A. rare animal.B.A historical site.C.A cow bone.D.A precious stone.(23) (单选题)Questions 22 to 24 are based on the passage you have just heard.A.Dating it.B.Preserving it.C.Measuring it.D.Identifying it.(24) (单选题)Questions 22 to 24 are based on the passage you have just heard.A.The channel needs to interview the boy.B.The boy should have called an expert.C.The boy's family had acted correctly.D.The site should have been protected.