Section A　

1. A) The storm took a heavy toll of the lives and property of the fishermen.
B) The speakers thanked the meteorologists for their help.
C) The fishermen got back safe and sound.
D) The fishing boats didn’t set sail because of the bad weather.

2. A) Cars that drive themselves will be very expensive.
B) The woman is planning to buy an intelligent car.
C) The man is working with some engineers on intelligent cars.
D) Most people do not like driving to work

3. A) They’re the only tickets to a well-paid job.
B) They don’t help much in getting a good job.
C) They’re essential in getting promoted.
D) They don’t make much difference as far as the pay is concerned.

4. A) Sacramento is a city inhabited by racial minorities
B) There is no racial tension in Sacramento.
C) Non-white Americans will outnumber white American in 60 years’ time.
D) Americans will live in perfect racial harmony 60 years from now.

5. A) He should look professional and knowledgeable about high technology.
B) He should pay special attention to his personal appearance.
C) He should wear a business suit rather than casual clothes.
D) He should make the interviewer aware of his professional qualities.

6. A) People should to everything possible to prevent it.
B) It will cause a lot of disasters for human beings.
C) People should move to cold, dry regions of the world.
D) It may offer people some opportunities, too.

7. A) She’s waiting for someone.
B) She’s enjoying her coffee.
C)She’s having a chat with the man.
D) She’s inviting the man to sit down.

8. A) The woman is good at writing poetry.
B) The man is complimenting the woman.
C) The woman dislikes the man.
D) The man is horrible insensitive person.

9. A) He often plays golf.
B) He is going to slow down.
C) He always works hard.
D) He is living in poverty.

10. A) She strives for fame.
B) She is very famous.
C) She does a lot of thinking.
D) She lives a very hard life.