听一段对话，回答第11、12小题。答题完毕，请等待“嘀”的信号，进入下一篇短文。
()11. How many times has the boy read the novel?
A. Never.
B. Twice.
C. Three times.
()12. What will the girl probably do?
A. She'll borrow the book.
B. She'll go to buy a book.
C. She'll work in the bookshop.

11.C 12.B

听第一篇短文，回答第13—15小题。请根据短文内容，选择正确答案，完成信息记录表。答题完毕，请等待“嘀”的信号，进入下一篇短文。

| Joe Reed |
| --- |
| Educational background | • Joe had studied in school for fourteen years.
• Joe was already years old when he finished school. |
| Father's advice | • To go to the town and get a good job.
• Some clever people would be needed to work in . |
| Looking for a job | • A man took Joe into a .
• Joe answered the questions quickly. |
()13. A. eighteen
B. sixteen
C. seventeen
()14. A. a computer company
B. a bank
C. an office
()15. A. small room
B. big office
C. small hotel

13.A 14.C 15.A

听第二篇短文，回答第16—20小题。
()16. What did Tim become after finishing college?
A. A reporter.
B. A teacher.
C. A writer.
()17. Why did Tim give up his job?
A. Because he didn't like it at all.
B. Because he hoped to make more money.
C. Because he wanted to learn more about the world.
()18. What did Tim's friends think of Tim after knowing his decision?
A. Brave.
B. Crazy.
C. Clever.
()19. How many cities did Tim visit during the following three years?
A. Eighteen.
B. Forty-nine.
C. Forty-eight.
()20. Where is Tim going to travel next?
A. To America.
B. To Asia.
C. To Africa.

16.A 17.C 18.A 19.C 20.B