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(A) He has left his position in the government.
(B) He has already reached the retirement age.
(C) He made a stupid decision at the cabinet meeting.
(D) He has been successfully elected Prime Minister.

11. Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。 A) Cancel the trip to prepare for the test. B) Review his notes once he arrives in Chicago. C) Listen to the recorded notes while driving. D) Prepare for the test after the wedding.

12. (A) The woman will help the man remember the lines. (B) The man lacks confidence in playing the part. (C) The man hopes to change his role in the play. (D) The woman will prompt the man during the show.

13. (A) Preparations for an operation. (C) Arranging a bed for a patient. (B) A complicated surgical case. (D) Rescuing the woman's uncle.

14. (A) He is interested in improving his editing skills. (B) He is eager to be nominated the new editor. (C) He is sure to do a better job than Simon. (D) He is too busy to accept more responsibility.

16. (A) This year's shuttle mission is a big step in space exploration. (B) The man is well informed about the space shuttle missions. (C) The shuttle flight will be broadcast live worldwide. (D) The man is excited at the news of the shuttle flight.

17. (A) At an auto rescue center. (C) At a suburban garage. (B) At a car renting company. (D) At a mountain camp.

18. (A) He got his speakers fixed. (C) He listened to some serious music (B) He went shopping with the woman. (D) He bought a stereo system.

19. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard. (A) Providing aid to the disabled. (B) Printing labels for manufactured goods. (C) Promoting products for manufacturers. (D) Selling products made for left-handers.

20. (A) Most of them are specially made for his shop. (B) All of them are manufactured in his own plant. (C) The kitchenware in his shop is of unique design. (D) About half of them are unavailable on the market.

21. (A) They specialise in one product only. (C) They run chain stores in central London. (B) They have outlets throughout Britain. (D) They sell by mail order only.