They paid more attention to their appearance.
C) They were willing to spend more money on clothes.
D) They were more aware of changes in fashion.
13.A) By decorating our homes.
B) By being kind and generous.
C) By wearing fashionable clothes.
D) By putting on a little make-up.
Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14.A) Children don’t get enough education in safety.
B) Children are keen on dangerous games.
C) The playgrounds are in poor condition.
D) The playgrounds are overcrowded.
15.A) They should help maintain the equipment.
B) They should keep a watchful eye on their children.
C) They should stop their children from climbing ladders.
D) They should teach their children how to use the equipment.
16.A) They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents.
B) They should be aware of the porential risks in the playground.
C) They may panic in front of high playground equipment.
D) They can be creative when they feel secure.
Passage There
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.]
17.A) It takes skill.
B) It pays well.
C) It’s full-time job.
D) It’s admired worldwide.
18.A) A mother with a baby in her arms.
B) A woman whose bag is hanging in front.
C) A lone female with a handbag at her right side.
D) An old lady carrying a handbag on the left.
19.A) The back pocket of his tight trousers.
B) The top pocket of his jacket.
C) A side pocket of his jacket.
D) A side pocket of his trousers.
20.A) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.
B) Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.
C) Airports where people carry a lot of luggage.
D) Hotels and restaurants in southeast London.
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 -
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