Section D
Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. Both the passage and the questions will be read two times. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase (in no more than 3 words). The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper. You should write your answers on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.
What ceremony is the speaker addressing?
The ______ ceremony of the International Arts Contest.
prize presentation
[听力原文]
Dear judges, guests, teachers and students,
It is my great honor to attend this prize presentation ceremony of the International Arts Contest. I'am happy to share the joy and achievements of the event with all of you. This contest provides young people with a good opportunity to develop and express their creativity. It also enables the public to appreciate different cultures. Since 2010, the number of participating countries and regions has increased from 25 to 41. This year, the theme is Our Mother Earth. It is very encouraging that over 5,000 pieces of photographic works have been submitted through the online system from overseas. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome our guests and prize winners from different parts of the world. Thank you very much!
What ceremony is the speaker addressing?
[解析] 细节题
题干问演讲者在什么仪式上做演讲。根据原文“It is my great honor to attend this prize presentation ceremony of the International Arts Contest. ”可知，我很荣幸参加国际艺术大赛颁奖 典礼。所以此处应填prize presentation。
What opportunity does the contest provide for young people?
A good opportunity to ______ their creativity.
develop and express
[听力原文]
What opportunity does the contest provide for young people?
[解析] 细节题
题干问比赛为年轻人提供了什么机会。根据原文“This contest provides young people with a good opportunity to develop and express their creativity. ”可知，本次比赛为年轻人提供了发展和表达创造力的良机。所以此处应填develop and express。
How many countries and regions participate in the contest now?
______.
41
[听力原文]
How many countries and regions participate in the contest now?
[解析] 细节题
题干问现在有多少个国家和地区参加比赛。根据原文“Since 2010, the number of participating countries and regions has increased from 25 to 41. ”可知，从2010年开始，参与国家 和地区的数量已经从25个增加到41个，现在已经有41个国家和地区。所以此处应填41。
What is the theme of the contest for this year?
The theme is ______.
Our Mother Earth
[听力原文]
What is the theme of the contest for this year?
[解析] 细节题
题干问今年比赛的主题是什么。根据原文“This year I the theme is Our Mother Earth. 可知，今年的主题是“我们的地球母亲”。所以此处应填Our Mother Earth。
In what way are the photographic works submitted?
Through the ______ from overseas.
online system
[听力原文]
In what way are the photographic works submitted?
[解析] 细节题
题干问摄影作品以何种方式从海外提交。根据原文“over 5，000 pieces of photographic works have been submitted through the online system from overseas. ”可知，通过海外在线系统提交了 5000多件摄影作品。所以此处应填online system。