单选题 Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks and conversations. After each of these, you will hear a few questions. Listen carefully because you will hear the talk or conversation and questions ONLY ONCE. When you hear a question read the four answer choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.
Questions 11-14
单选题
  • A. She was impressed by it.
  • B. It was a waste of money.
  • C. She was amazed it had opened so soon.
  • D. She didn't like it as much as the other wings.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[解析] 11-14 M: Hey! How was your trip? W: Wonderful! I spent most of the time at the museum. I especially liked the new wing. I was amazed to hear the guide explain all the problems they had while building it. M: Right. I just read an article that went on and on about the cost. Ninety million total, I think. W: Yeah, the guide mentioned that. You could see they spared no expense. M: Huh. It looked really unusual, at least from what I saw in the picture. W: It is. The basic design is two triangles. In fact, there are triangles all over: the paving stones in the courtyard, the skylights, and even a lot of the sculptures. One sculpture is a mobile. It is in the courtyard, and it's made of pieces of aluminum that move slowly in the air. Really impressive. M: That was in the article, too. It is said the original was steel and it weight so much that it wasn't safe to hang. W: Right. They did it over in aluminum so it wouldn't come crashing down on someone's head. M: You know the article went into that in detail. There was even an interview with the sculptor. W: I'd like to read that. Would you mind if I borrow the magazine sometime? M: No, I wouldn't mind, if I haven't thrown it out yet. Q. 11. What did the woman think of the new wing of the museum?
单选题
  • A. He took a tour of the city.
  • B. He read about it.
  • C. He wrote an article about it.
  • D. He worked there as a guide.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析] Q. How did the man learn about the museum?
单选题
  • A. They came from the original wing.
  • B. They're made of the same material.
  • C. They're similar in shape.
  • D. They were designed by the same person.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] Q. According to the woman, what did the paving stones, skylights and mobile have in common?
单选题
  • A. It was made of aluminum.
  • B. It wasn't large enough.
  • C. It wouldn't move in the mind.
  • D. It was too heavy to put up.
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[解析] Q. What was the problem with the original mobile?