Section B

Directions：In this section，you will hear two long conversations.At the end of each conversation，you will hear four questions.Both the conversation 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 Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

Conversation One

Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

8.A）The relationship of purchases to time spent in shopping.

B）The length of time required for drugstore shopping.

C）The increases in the size and stock of drugstores.

D）The purchase of clothing from department stores.

9.A）A druggist’s suggestion. C）An advertisement.

B）An article. D）A sales clerk’s comment.

10.A）People enjoy shopping in it.

B）People spend little time in it.

C）People are more likely to buy something in it if time is limited.

D）People spend too much time reading articles about quick cures sold in the drugstore.

11.A）They know what they want to buy. C）They talk themselves out of purchase.

B）They have little money to spend. D）They shop at the cheapest stores.

Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

12.A）The university provides two types of accommodation.

B）Students must apply early since the places are limited.

C）A student may choose from university-owned or private accommodation.

D）Most students prefer self-catering accommodation.

13.A）￡37.86. C）￡5.2.

B）￡5.41. D）￡7.43.

14.A）Before the end of the month. C）Next month.

B）At the beginning of the year. D）Any time.

15.A）Self-catering accommodation is very far from the university.

B）If the student wants a private accommodation，he may call the Students’Union.

C）A student may live where he or she likes.

D）There are limited places in university-owned accommodation.