D) It was 10% cheaper than in other hotels.（A）

22.   A) Demand compensation from the hotel.

B) Ask for an additional discount.

C) Complain to the hotel manager.

D) Find a cheaper room in another hotel.（C）

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

23.   A) An employee in the city council at Birmingham.

B) Assistant Director of the Admissions Office.

C) Head of the Overseas Students Office.

D) Secretary of Birmingham Medical School.（B）

24.   A) Nearly fifty percent are foreigners.

B) About fifteen percent are from Africa.

C) A large majority are from Latin America.

D) A small number are from the Far East.（A）

25.   A) She will have more contact with students.

B) It will bring her capability into fuller play.

C) She will be more involved I policy-making.

D) It will be less demanding than her present job.（C）

Section B

Directions:    In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken 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 the Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.

Passage One

Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.

26.   A) Her parents thrived in the urban environment.

B) Her parents left Chicago to work on a farm.

C) Her parents immigrated  to America.

D) Her parents set up an ice-cream store.（C）

27.   A) He taught English in Chicago.

B) He was crippled in a car accident.

C) He worked to become an executive.

D) He was born with a limp.（B）

28.   A) She was fond of living an isolated life.

B) She was fascinated by American culture.

C) She was very generous in offering help.

D) She was highly devoted to her family.（D）

Passage Two

Questions 29 to 32 ar