C. To buy books.
D. To pay for the accommodations.
5. A. The interest rates have been low. B. The interest rates would rise soon.
C. Her old computer did not work well.
D. The new computer was on sale.
6. A. When he borrows money from a friend. B. When he receives his salary.
C. Not until half a year later.
D. Not until a year later.
7. A. More than 30 pounds. B. Exactly 30 pounds.
C. Less than 30 pounds.
D. Less than 13 pounds.
8. A. Put all her money in the bank. B. Put her money in his hands.
C. Write down her decision to save.
D. Make a budget.
9. A. She will try her luck with a lottery ticket.
B. She is sure she is going to win.
C. She wants to share the money she wins with the man.
D. She wants to buy the ticket by herself.
10. A. She would try to become a famous star.
B. She would spend all of it on travel.
C. She would save all of it in a bank.
D. She would consider both saving and enjoyment.
Part 2 Short passages and multiple choice questions
Directions:Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the same passage or dialog.
11. How much did the hotel charge them initially?
A. $13.
B. $27.
C. $29.
D. $30.
12. How much did the hotel overcharged them?
A. $1.
B. $2.
C. $5.
D. $9.
13. How did the bellboy ((旅馆的)男侍者) expect the guests to react after he pocketed $2?
A. The guests would be angry.
B. The guests would be happy enough to get a refund.
C. The guests would be slightly disappointed.
D. None of the above.
14. Which of the following calculations did the bellboy use to find that $1 was missing?