【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】[听力原文]11-14
County fairs are a tradition in New England towns. They offer great entertainment. One popular event is the pie-eating contest. If you want to take part in the contest, it is a good idea to remember these guidelines: first, make sure your stomach is nearly empty of food. Eating a whole pie can be hard if you have just finish a meal. Next, it is helpful to like the pie you are going to eat. The cream type is a good choice. They slide down the throat more easily. Placing your hands in the right position adds to the chance of winning. There is a temptation to reach out and help the eating process. This will result in becoming disqualified. Don't just sit on your hands. If your hands are tied behind your back, you will not be tempted to make use of them.
Now you are ready to show your talent at eating pies. The object of course, is to get the bottom of the pie plate before the other people. It is usually better to start at the outside and work toward the middle. This method gives you a goal to focus on. Try not to notice what the other people near you are doing. Let the cheers from the crowd spur you on. But don't look up. All you should think about is eating that pie.

[精解] 题干问：“吃馅饼比赛通常在哪里举行?”听力材料的前三句说“县展览会是新英格兰城镇一项传统。他们提供非常有意思的娱乐节目。一项有趣的赛事是吃馅饼比赛。”所以吃馅饼比赛是在县展览会上举行的，所以本题答案选C。

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】[精解] 题干问：“在一个人参加吃馅饼比赛前他应该怎么做?”文章分别提到了几点建议，其中第一点就是要求参加比赛前不要吃饭。所以答案A符合题意，其他三项文章都没有提到。

【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】[精解] 题干问：“在比赛中人的手建议放在什么地方?”材料中说“Placing your hands in the right position adds to the chance of winning…Don't just sit on your hands，if your hands are tied behind your back，you will not be tempted to make use of them，”把手放在背后是作者的建议。所以本题答案选B。

【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】[精解] 题干问：“哪个是提供快速吃光馅饼的建议?”文章说“It is usually better to start at the outside and work toward the middle．”这与选项B的意思一致，所以本题的答案选B。