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　　Section C

　　Passage One

　　听力原文：

　　The massive decline in sleep happened so slowly and quietly that few seemed to notice the trend.Was it because of the growing attraction of the Internet，games and endless TV channels?Never disconnecting from work?No matter how it happened，[17]millions of Americans are putting their health.quality of life and even length of life in danger.

　　New evidence shows why getting enough sleep is a top priority.[17]Some 40%of Americans get less than 7 hours of shut-eye on weeknights.“The link between sleep and health，and bad sleep and disease is becoming clearer and clearer.”says Lawrence Epstein，a sleep expert at Harvard University.For example，sleep duration has declined from some 8 hours in the 1950s to 7 in recent years At the same time，high blood pressure has become an increasing problem.[18] Blood pressure and heart rate are typically at their lowest levels during sleep.People who sleep less tend to have higher blood pressure,heart attack,diabetes,weight gain and other problems.

　　Sleeping better may help fight off illness“When people are sleep-deprived，there are higher 1evels of stress hormones in their bodies which can decrease immune function，”says Dr.Phyllis Zee of Northwestern University in Chicago

　　A university of Chicago study shows people who sleep well live longer.So say good night sooner and it may help you stay active and vital to a ripe old age.

　　16.A.The importance of sleep to a healthy life.

　　B.Reasons for Americans’decline in sleep.

　　C.Some tips to improve the quality of sleep.

　　D.Diseases associated with lack of sleep.

　　Q：What is the speaker mainly talking about?

　　【解析】选项均为名词短语，其中的importance，reasons，tips和diseases表明，本题可能考查短文的主题。

　　【答案】A 。

　　17.A.They are more health-conscious.

　　B.They are changing their living habits.

　　C.They get less and less sleep.

　　D.They know the dangers of lack of sleep.

　　Q：What do we learn from the talk about today’s Americans?

　　【解析】选项均为描述they的句子，其中重复出现的sleep，以及more health-conscious，changing their living habits，get less and less sleep和know the dangers表明，本题可能考查they对健康问题的看法，可能与睡眠有关。

　　【答案】C。

　　18.A.Their weight will go down.

　　B.Their mind function will deteriorate.

　　C.Their work efficiency will decrease.

　　D.Their blood pressure will rise.

　　Q：What does the speaker say will happen to people who lack sleep?

　　【解析】选项均为their开头的句子，且均为一般将来时，其中的weight will go down.mind function will deteriorate，work efficiency will decrease和blood pressure will rise表明，本题可能考查某种现象对某类人的影响，结合前两题推测，可能涉及睡眠不足。

　　【答案】D。

　　Passage Two

　　听力原文：

　　Parents and teachers will tell you not to worry when applying for a place at a university,but in the same breath we’11 remind you that it is the most important decision of your life.

　　[19]The first decision is your choice of course.It will depend on what you want to get

　　out of university,what you are good at and what you enjoy.The next decision is where to apply.Aim high but within reason.Do you have the right combination of subjects and are your expected grades likely to meet entry requirements?The deadline is January 15th.But it is best to submit your application early because universities begin work as soon as forms start rolling in.

　　[20]The most important part of the application is the much feared personal statement.This is your chance to convey boundless enthusiasm for the subject.So economy of expression is foremost.Omit dull and ineffective generalities and make sure you give concrete examples.

　　Admissions officers read every personal statement that arrives.It is not convincing if you say you have chosen the subject because you enjoy it.[21]You have to get across what it is about a particular area that has inspired you.They will look for evidence that you have reflected and thought about the subject.

　　Applicants should be honest.There is no point saying you run marathons，if you are going to be out of breath arriving at the interview on the second floor.

　　19.A.How much you can afford to pay.

　　B.What course you are going to choose.

　　C.Which university you are going to apply to.

　　D.When you are going to submit your application.

　　Q：What is the first decision you should make Preparing to apply for a place at a university?

　　【解析】选项均为疑问词引导的名词性从句。其中的afford to pay，course…choose.university…apply to和submit your application表明，本题可能考查上大学之前需要做的事情。

　　【答案】 B。

　　20.A.The list of courses studied.

　　B.The full record of scores.

　　C.The references from teachers.

　　D.The personal statement.

　　Q：What is the most important part of the application?

　　【解析】选项均为名词短语，其中的list of courses，record of scores，references from teachers和personal statement表明，本题可能考查学生申请或选择课程时所需要的材料。

　　【答案】D 。

　　21.A.Specify what they would like to do after graduation.

　　B.Describe in detail how much they would enjoy studying.

　　C.Indicate they have reflected and thought about the subject.

　　D.Emphasize that they admire the professors in the university.

　　Q：What must applicants do in their personal statements?

　　【解析】选项均为动词短语表明，本题可能考查学生的行为动作。

　　【答案】C 。

　　Passage Three

　　[22]It is usually agreed that a German.Carl Benz,built the first motorcar in.1885.It was actually a tricycle with a petrol motor at the rear.Soon，members of the royal family and other wealthy people took up motoring as a sport.[23] The early cars had two seats.There were no petrol pumps and few garages,so every,driver had to be his own engineer for the frequent breakdowns.

　　By 1905，cars began to look like cars of today,with head lamps，wind screen，rubber tyres and number plates.[24] Henry Ford's Model T,introduced in American 1909,was cheaper because it was made on the assembly line.It brought cars closer towards the reach of ordinary people.With the popularity of the car,registration became a must in 1903 with the Motor Car Act.Competency tests were introduced in 1935.

　　Today，the legal driving age for a car in the UK is 17.You are not allowed to drive a car unsupervised until you have passed a driving test.In 1958，Britain celebrated the opening of its first motor way—the Preston Bypass.Until then，no one really understood what a motor way was，not even the laborers who were building it.[25]The bypass held a new era in motor travel and was greeted with excitement and optimism.Service stations came with the motor way and the legend of the transport cafe was born.Of course，the service station has diversified greatly.But whether it's an English-cooked breakfast or a coffee and a sandwich，one thing has remained the same：the prices.

　　22.A.It was equipped with rubber tyres.

　　B.It was built in the late l 9th century.

　　C.It was purchased by the Royal family.

　　D.It was designed by an English engineer.

　　Q：What does the speaker say about the first motorcar?

　　【解析】选项均为描述it的句子，且均为被动语态，其中的rubber tyres(橡胶轮胎)表明，it可能是指汽车，本题可能考查其特征或历史。

　　【答案】B 。

　　23.A.They consumed lots of petrol.

　　B.They took two passengers only.

　　C.They were difficult to drive.

　　D.They often broke down.

　　Q：What was the problem with the early cars in Britain?

　　【解析】选项均为描述they的句子，其中的petrol，passengers，drive和broke down表明，they指交通工具，即汽车，本题可能考查它们存在的问题或缺点。

　　【答案】D 。

　　24.A.They were produced on the assembly line.

　　B.They were built with less costly materials.

　　C.They were modeled after British cars.

　　D.They were made for ordinary use.

　　Q：Why did Henry Ford’s Model T cars cost less?

　　【解析】选项均为描述they的句子，其中的assembly line.less costly materials和British cars表明，they可能指汽车，本题可能考查某种汽车的优点。

　　【答案】A 。

　　25.A.It made news all over the world.

　　B.It was built for the Royal family.

　　C.It marked a new era in motor travel.

　　D.It attracted large numbers of motorists.

　　Q：What do we learn about the Preston Bypass?

　　【解析】选项均为描述it的句子，其中的built for，marked a new era和attracted large numbers表明，本题可能考查it的意义。

　　【答案】C 。