Section C

　　Directions: In this section, you will hear recordings of lectures or talks followed by some questions. The recordings will be played 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.

　　Now listen to the following recording and answer questions 16 to 19.

　　16. A) They investigate the retirement homes in America.

　　B) They are on issues facing senior citizens in America.

　　C) They describe the great pleasures of the golden years.

　　D) They are filled with fond memories of his grandparents.

　　17. A) The loss of the ability to take care of himself.

　　B) The feeling of not being important any more.

　　C) Being unable to find a good retirement home.

　　D) Leaving the home he had lived in for 60 years.

　　18. A) The loss of identity and self-worth.

　　B) Fear of being replaced or discarded.

　　C) Freedom from pressure and worldly cares.

　　D) The possession of wealth and high respect.

　　19. A) The urgency of pension reform.

　　B) Medical care for senior citizens.

　　C) Finding meaningful roles for the elderly in society.

　　D) The development of public facilities for senior citizens.

　　Now listen to the following recording and answer questions 20 to 22.

　　20. A) It seriously impacts their physical and mental development.

　　B) It has become a problem affecting global economic growth.

　　C) It is a common problem found in underdeveloped countries.

　　D) It is an issue often overlooked by parents in many countries.

　　21. A) They will live longer. C) They get along well with people.

　　B) They get better pay. D) They develop much higher IQs.

　　22. A) Appropriated funds to promote research of nutrient-rich foods.

　　B) Encouraged breastfeeding for the first six months of a child’s life.

　　C) Recruited volunteers to teach rural people about health and nutrition.

　　D) Targeted hunger-relief programs at pregnant women and young children.

　　Now listen to the following recording and answer questions 23 to 25.

　　23. A) The guaranteed quality of its goods.

　　B) The huge volume of its annual sales.

　　C) The service it provides to its customers.

　　D) The high value-to-weight ratio of its goods.

　　24. A) Those having a taste or smell component.

　　B) Products potentially embarrassing to buy.

　　C) Those that require very careful handling.

　　D) Services involving a personal element.

　　25. A) Those who live in the virtual world.

　　B) Those who have to work long hours.

　　C) Those who are used to online transactions.

　　D) Those who don’t mind paying a little more.

　　Tape Script of Listening Comprehension