15. A) They should help maintain the equipment. B They should teach their children how to use the equipment. C)They should stop their children from climbing ladders. D) They should keep a watchful eye on their children 16. A) They can be creative when they feel secure. B) They may panic in front of high playground equipment. C)They should be aware of the potential risks in the playground D) They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents. Passage Three Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just hear 17. A)It's admired worldwide. BIt takes skill. C)It pays wel D)It's a full-time job. 18. A) An old lady carrying a handbag on the left. B) mother with a baby in her arms. C)A woman whose bag is hanging in front. DA lone female with a handbag at her right side. 19. A)A side pocket of his jacket. B The top pocket of his jacket. C)A side pocket of his trousers. D The back pocket of his tight trousers. 20. A)Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard B)Hotels and restaurants in southeast London. C) Airports where people carry a lot of luggage. D) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards. Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements For each of them there are four choices marked A),B),cand D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage. I'm usually fairly skeptical about any research that condudes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. while any of these statements might be true they are practically impossi ble to prove scientifically stil, I was struck by a report which concluded that today' s children are significantly more anxious than children in the 19505. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children ages9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago Why are Americas kids so stressed? The report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation-brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community among other things-and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place. Given that we cant turn the cock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation15. A) They should help maintain the equipment. B) They should teach their children how to use the equipment. C) They should stop their children from climbing ladders. D) They should keep a watchful eye on their children. 16. A) They can be creative when they feel secure. B) They may panic in front of high playground equipment. C) They should be aware of the potential risks in the playground. D) They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents. Passage Three Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 17. A) It’s admired worldwide. B) It takes skill. C) It pays well. D) It’s a full-time job. 18. A) An old lady carrying a handbag on the left. B) A mother with a baby in her arms. C) A woman whose bag is hanging in front. D) A lone female with a handbag at her right side. 19. A) A side pocket of his jacket. B) The top pocket of his jacket. C) A side pocket of his trousers. D) The back pocket of his tight trousers. 20. A) Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard. B) Hotels and restaurants in southeast London. C) Airports where people carry a lot of luggage. D) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards. Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. 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 and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage. I’m usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. While any of these statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, I was struck by a report which concluded that today’s children are significantly more anxious than children in the 1950s. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children ages 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago. Why are America’s kids so stressed? The report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation—brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community, among other things—and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place. Given that we can’t turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation