Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some 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]. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. [A] Experience in negotiating. [B] A high level of intelligence.
[C] The time they spend on preparation. [D] The amount of pay they receive.
12. [A] Study the case carefully beforehand. [B] Stick to a set target.
[C] Appear friendly to the other party. [D] Try to be flexible about their terms.
13. [A] Make sure there is no misunderstanding. [B] Try to persuade by giving various reasons.
[C] Repeat the same reasons. [D] Listen carefully and patiently to the other party.
Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. [A] They eat huge amounts of food. [B] They usually eat twice a day.
[C] They usually eat to their hearts’ content. [D] They eat much less than people assume.
15. [A] When it is breeding. [B] When it feels threatened by humans in its territory.
[C] When its offspring is threatened. [D] When it is suffering from illness.
16. [A] They are not as dangerous as people think. [B] They can be as friendly to humans as dogs.
[C] They attack human beings by nature. [D] They are really tame sea animals.
Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. [A] Because people might have to migrate there someday. [B] Because it is very much like the earth.
[C] Because it is easier to explore than other planets. [D] Because its atmosphere is different from that of the earth.
18. [A] Its chemical elements must be studied. [B] Its temperature must be lowered.
[C] Big spaceships must be built. [D] Its atmosphere must be changed.
19. [A] It influences the surface temperature of Mars. [B] It protects living beings from harmful rays.
[C] It keeps a planet from overheating. [D] It is the main component of the air people breathe.
20. [A] Man will probably be able to live there in 200 years.
[B] Scientists are rather pessimistic about it.
[C] Man will probably be able to live there in 100,000 years’ time.
[D] Scientists are optimistic about overcoming the difficulties soon.