Part C
Directions: You will hear three pieces of recorded material. Before listening to each one, you will have time to read the questions related to it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have time to check your answers. You will hear each piece once only. (10 points)
Questions 11—13 are based on the following monologue. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 11—13.
11. The two aspects of music mentioned in the talk are ______.
A. sedative-stimulative musicB. stimulative-rock music
C. stimulative-jumpy musicD. sedative-smooth music
12. A synonym for “stimulate” in this talk is ______.
A. sedateB. calmC. energizeD. raise
13. What kind of music would the speaker recommend for a nervous person?
A. Rock and roll music.B. Irregular harmonies.
C. Repeated rhythms.D. Disjunct melodies.
Questions 14—16 are based on the following monologue. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 14—16.
14. Why don’t the people in some rural areas get the news and information by radio?
A. Because it is too expensive to listen to the radio.
B. Because some rural parts of the world have no electricity.
C. Because the news or information from the outside world is not important.
D. Because they don’t enjoy it.
15. What’s the trouble for the poor people?
A. Batteries are very expensive.B. Batteries aren’t available.
C. Batteries are not convenient.D. They can’t afford the electricity.
16. How long will the clockwork radio play?
A. For an hour and a half.B. For an hour.
C. For two hours.D. For half an hour
Questions 17—20 are based on the following monologue. You now have 20 seconds to read
