Section C

　　Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four 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 1 with a single line through the centre.

　　Questions 16 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　16. A) They don’t have much choice of jobs.

　　B) They are likely to get much higher pay.

　　C) They don’t have to go through job interviews.

　　D) They will automatically be given hiring priority.

　　17. A) Ask their professors for help.

　　B) Look at school bulletin boards.

　　C) Visit the school careers service.

　　D) Go through campus newspapers.

　　18. A) Helping students find the books and journals they need.

　　B) Supervising study spaces to ensure a quiet atmosphere.

　　C) Helping students arrange appointments with librarians.

　　D) Providing students with information about the library.

　　Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　19. A) It tastes better.

　　B) It is easier to grow.

　　C) It may be sold at a higher price.

　　D) It can better survive extreme weathers.

　　20. A) It is healthier than green tea.

　　B) It can grow in drier soil.

　　C) It will replace green tea one day.

　　D) It is immune to various diseases.

　　21. A) It has been well received by many tea drinkers.

　　B) It does not bring the promised health benefits.

　　C) It has made tea farmers’ life easier.

　　D) It does not have a stable market.

　　Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　22. A) They need decorations to show their status.

　　B) They prefer unique objects of high quality.

　　C) They decorate their homes themselves.

　　D) They care more about environment.

　　23. A) They were proud of their creations.

　　B) They could only try to create at night.

　　C) They made great contributions to society.

　　D) They focused on the quality of their products.

　　24. A) Make wise choices.

　　B) Identify fake crafts.

　　C) Design handicrafts themselves.

　　D) Learn the importance of creation.

　　25. A) To boost the local economy.

　　B) To attract foreign investments.

　　C) To arouse public interest in crafts.

　　D) To preserve the traditional culture.

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　　Passage One

　　In college, time is scarce, and consequently, very precious. At the same time, expenses in college pile up surprisingly quickly. A part time job is a good way to balance costs while ensuring there is enough time left over for both academic subjects and after-class activities.

　　If you are a college student looking for a part time job, the best place to start your job search is right on campus. There are tons of on-campus job opportunities, and as a student, you’ll automatically be given hiring priority. Plus, on-campus jobs eliminate commuting time, and could be a great way to connect with academic and professional resources at your university. Check with your school’s career service or employment office for help to find a campus job. Of course, there are opportunities for part-time work off-campus, too. If you spend a little time digging for the right part time jobs, you’ll save yourself time when you find a job that leaves you with enough time to get your school work done, too. If you are a college student looking for work but worry you won’t have enough time to devote to academic subjects, consider working as a study hall or a library monitor. Responsibilities generally include supervising study spaces to ensure that a quiet atmosphere is maintained. It’s a pretty easy job, but one with lots of downtime-which means you will have plenty of time to catch up on reading, do homework or study for an exam.

　　Q16: What does the speaker say about college students applying for on-campus jobs?

　　Q17: What can students do to find a campus job according to the speaker?

　　Q18: What does the speaker say is a library monitor’s responsibility?

　　Passage Two

　　Agricultural workers in green tea fields near Mt. Kenya are gathering the tea leaves. It is beautiful to see. The rows of tea bushes are straight. All appears to be well. But the farmers who planted the bushes are worried. Nelson Kibara is one of them. He has been growing tea in the Kerugoya area for 40 years.

　　He says the prices this year have been so low that he has made almost no profit. He says he must grow different kinds of tea if he is to survive.

　　Mr. Kibara and hundreds of other farmers have been removing some of their tea bushes and planting a new kind of tea developed by the Tea Research Foundation of Kenya. Its leaves are purple and brown. When the tea is boiled, the drink has a purple color. Medical researchers have studied the health benefits of the new tea. They say it is healthier than green tea and could be sold for a price that is three to four times higher than the price of green tea.

　　But Mr. Kibara says he has not received a higher price for his purple tea crop.

　　He says the market for the tea is unstable and he is often forced to sell his purple tea for the same price as green tea leaves. He says there are not enough buyers willing to pay more for the purple tea.

　　Q19. Why have tea farmers in Kenya decided to grow purple tea?

　　Q20. What do researchers say about purple tea?

　　Q21. What does Mr. Kibara find about purple tea?

　　Passage Three

　　Today's consumers want beautiful handcrafted s to wear and to have for their home environment. They prefer something unique and they demand quality. Craftsmen today are meeting this demand. People and homes are showing great change as more and more unique handcrafted items become available. Handcrafts are big business. No long does a good craftsman have to work in a job he dislikes all day and then try to create at night. He has earned his professional status. He is now a respected member of society. Parts of the fun of being a craftsman is meeting other craftsmen. They love to share their ideas and materials and help others find markets for their work. Craftsmen have helped educate consumers to make wise choices. They help them become aware of design and technique. They help them relate their choice to its intended use. They often involve consumers in trying the craft themselves. When a group of craftsmen expends to include more members, a small craft organization is formed. Such an organization does a lot in training workshops in special media, craft marketing techniques, craft fairs and sales, festivals, TV appearances and demonstrations. State art councils help sponsor local arts and crafts festivals which draw crowds of tourist consumers. This boosts the local economy considerably because tourists not only buy crafts, but they also use the restaurants and hotels and other services of the area.

　　Q22. What does the speaker say about today's consumers?

　　Q23. What does the speaker say about a good craftsman in the past?

　　Q24. What do craftsmen help consumers do?

　　Q25. Why do state art councilshelp sponsor local arts and crafts festivals?

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