opposed to educational expenses, such as tuition and fees). If the amount spent for housing reaches one-third of the total (40) ________ for living expenses, the student is certainly spending too much; however, if it drops to one-sixth, it is possible that the quarters are unsafe, unhealthy, and possibly (41) ________.
For detailed information on local housing (42) ________, students should contact the housing office or the foreign student adviser of the institution that has (43) ________ them. (44) _________________________________________________________________,
because public transportation in many towns and cities in the United States is simply not adequate or convenient.
(45)
_________________________________________________________; the housing office of the institution; bulletin boards
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located in dormitories, cafeterias, libraries, etc. on the campus; the “for rent” columns of campus or community newspapers; fellow students who attend the institution; and a host family in the community. (46) ________________________________________________________________.
补充听力（九）
Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)
Section A
11. [A] The man must be an excellent student. [B] The man?s idea is probably a good one. [C] The man had better drop more than one course.
[D] The man would not have dropped the best course of the four.
12. [A] The movie was really wonderful. [B] The movie was so full of violent scenes. [C] The movie wasn?t as good as he had expected.
[D] The movie was overly concerned with romantic relationships.
13. [A] She wasn?t able to manage the project well. [B] She?s not sure how she was able to finish so early. [C] She?s not sure how to solve the mystery.
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[D] She still hasn?t heard what was shocking.
14. [A] He thinks the woman is unfair. [B] He agrees that the workload is heavy. [C] He feels the assignment is reasonable. [D] He won?t be able to go to the lab today.
15. [A] Lose weight.
[B] Quit smoking.
[D] Have a talk with the doctor.
[C] Weigh himself frequently.
16. [A] Getting dressed.
[B] Collecting old clothes. [D] Looking for her black dress.
[C] Trying out new clothes.
17. [A] The man should go to bed at eleven. [B] The man should give up watching the movie. [C] The man should stay up and watch the program. [D] The man should read something exciting instead.
18. [A] She was born there.
[B] Her children were born there. [C] She has lived there since 1970. [D] Her husband was teaching English there.
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. [A] They are looking for an apartment to live in.
[B] They are discussing living places and children?s education. [C] They are complaining about their children. [D] They are planning for the next weekend.
20. [A] There?s much to do besides work and study.
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[B] It?s convenient for people to go anywhere. [C] The natural environment is beneficial to children. [D] The countryside is a perfect place for weekends.
21. [A] The children are too young to benefit from city life. [B] Even adults themselves cannot go everywhere in the city. [C] There is a lot to see and do for children and adults. [D] There isn?t a lot to see and do for children.
22. [A] She is a full-time housewife. [B] She does not care for her children.
[C] She used to live in the suburbs in her childhood. [D] She will go to a museum next weekend.
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 23. [A] She couldn?t go to Spain for holiday this summer. [B] She couldn?t communicate with Spanish people very well. [C] She didn?t learn enough Spanish vocabulary. [D] She had few chances to speak Spanish in Spain.
24. [A] By reading the BBC book.
[B] By going to an evening class of BBC. [C] By watching BBC programs.
[D] By going to Spain to talk with Spanish people.
25. [A] Learn more grammar and vocabulary. [B] Watch more BBC television programs. [C] Understand Spanish cultures well. [D] Do more practice in speaking Spanish.
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Section B
Passage One
Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. [A] Opera is only for rich people. [B] Opera is famous for its history.
[C] Young people are not interested in operas. [D] Opera companies are trying to keep operas alive.
27. [A] Because it is hard to find long versions. [B] Because they can make people interested. [C] Because short versions are easy to perform. [D] Because they can be performed in public libraries.
28. [A] To reduce the cost.
[B] To attract young people.
[C] To make Cinderella popular. [D] To celebrate its 75th anniversary.
29. [A] Opera is not so popular an art form today. [B] Students enjoy performing operas very much. [C] The tickets for opera are very expensive at present. [D] Opera is performed in a language difficult to understand.
Passage Two
Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard. 30. [A] Because it is part of a historical cave system. [B] Because it is the largest body of water in Tennessee. [C] Because it is the biggest underground lake in the world. [D] Because it is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records.
31. [A] By diving into the water.
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