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 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。

　　Passage One

　　Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　26. [A] Its protection is often neglected by children. [C] There are many false notions about it.

　　[B] It cannot be fully restored once damaged. [D] There are various ways to protect it.

　　27. [A] It may make the wearer feel tired. [C] It can lead to the loss of vision in children.

　　[B] It will gradually weaken the eyes of adults. [D] It can permanently change the eye structure.

　　28. [A] It can never be done even with high technology. [C] It is a major achievement in eye surgery.

　　[B] It is the best way to restore damaged eyesight. [D] It can only be partly accomplished now.

　　Passage Two

　　Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　29. [A] They think they should follow the current trend. [C] Adult day-care centers are easily accessible.

　　[B] Nursing homes are well-equipped and convenient. [D] They have jobs and other commitments.

　　30. [A] They don’t want to use up all their life savings. [C] They would like to spend more time with them.

　　[B] They fear they will regret it afterwards. [D] They don’t want to see their husbands poorly treated.

　　31. [A] Provide professional standard care. [C] Be frank and seek help from others.

　　[B] Be affectionate and cooperative. [D] Make full use of community facilities.

　　Passage Three

　　Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　32. [A] Health and safety conditions in the workplace. [C] Common complaints made by office workers.

　　[B] Rights and responsibilities of company employees. [D] Conflicts between labor and management.

　　33. [A] Replace its out-dated equipment. [C] Follow government regulations strictly.

　　[B] Improve the welfare of affected workers. [D] Provide extra health compensation.

　　34. [A] They requested to transfer to a safer department. [C] They sought help from union representatives.

　　[B] They quit work to protect their unborn babies. [D] They wanted to work shorter hours.

　　35. [A] To show how they love winter sports. [C] To protest against the poor working conditions.

　　[B] To attract the attention from the media. [D] To protect themselves against the cold weather.