听力原文: The key question for any only child is this: why were you an only child? It's a key question for at least two reasons. If your parents had wanted several children but could have only you, they are most likely to pour into you all the energy and attention that had been intended for several children. I call this the "special jewel" phenomenon. Only children who are special jewels often arrive when their parents are older--usually in their thirties. These special jewels can become very spoiled and self-centered.
On the other hand, you may be an only child because your parents planned for only one and stuck to their plan. Your parents may give you a very strict and very well-structured education to make you "a little adult". Many only children grow up feeling unhappy because they always had to be such "little adults".
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A. Those who are themselves spoiled and self-centered.
B. Those who expected to have several children but could only have one.
C. Those who like to give expensive jewels to their children.
D. Those who give birth to their only children when they are below 30.
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Section B
Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice.
Bombay wasn't the ideal place to get sick -- not when my doctor, family' and friends were half a world away. I was alone, quite ill and had to delay my flight home. Luckily, when booking my ticket months before, l had shelled out (支付) for travel insurance. So my illness didn't cost me a cent.
It's actually pretty simple. A lot of unforeseen things can happen to you when you're traveling. Make sure you're prepared for all of them.
A good health insurance policy will get you proper medical attention anywhere in the world outside your home province -- at the insurance company's expense. The company will send you home if it is considered medically necessary and, if you're sick enough, it will send a nurse to accompany you. If you end up in a hospital and a doctor recommends that a family member come to your bedside, the insurance company will pay for k. You may even get pocket money to make your hospital stay more comfortable.
When I was sick in Bombay, I called the insurance company collect. It paid for a doctor (who came to my hotel room), all my medication, an extra night in the hotel and all my meals.
Picture it: the day before your big trip to Vancouver, you wake up with appendicitis (阑尾炎). You have no choice -- you have to cancel your trip. Your ticket, like most, is non-refundable and you can't make any changes. You're about to lose all the money you put out for the ticket -- unless you bought cancellation insurance beforehand.
Most travel plans include some form. of non-refundable element: your deposit, your flights, your cruise, your stay at the all-inclusive resort, That non-refundable portion is what you'll lose if you have to cancel your trip in the event that you get sick and you don't have cancellation insurance.
What happened to the author when he was in Bombay?
A. He fell ill and couldn't go home as scheduled.
B. He didn't buy travel insurance.
C. He spent a lot of money on curing his illness.
D. He couldn't get in touch with his family and friends.
A.He doesn't like office work.B.He is a university graduate.C.The money is not too bad
A. He doesn't like office work.
B. He is a university graduate.
C. The money is not too bad and there's plenty of fresh air.
D. It is a good job.
A.Strong arms and good memory.B.Learn from the people.C.How to have a good memory.D.Do
A. Strong arms and good memory.
B. Learn from the people.
C. How to have a good memory.
Don't stop using your arms and legs.
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer.
听力原文:W: That famous science fiction writer Isaac Asimov's new book is coining out in July.
M: We probably won't be able to find a library copy until September.
Q: When will Asimov's book be published?
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A. In July.
B. In April.
C. In the winter.
D. In September.