6. NG 先从文章中找到 Bellavance 这个名字，然后细读会发现文章并没有明确提及他提高自己的计算技能。
7. N 根据domestic affairs可基本确定此题信息出自标题Family matters中的内容，在第一段找到对应句“In addition to pursuing training or volunteering, some displaced careerists use their time off work to attend to family matters.”，由此可以断定他们只是更多地参与到家庭事务中，绝非全权掌管家事，所以陈述不对。
8. a huge boost/increase in confidence 陈述中的人名就是关键信息词，内容属于标题Family matters中的事例，在最后一段第一句话提到“One of the unexpected benefits was the huge boost in confidence he gained from his role as caregiver.”，所以Mr. Rappaport意外的收获就是信心大增。
9. scriptwriting and the movie business 同样根据人名锁定陈述对应的句子在标题Discovery and Exploration的第二段“Michael Ross…recently spent his 10 months of unemployment playing guitar and exploring his lifelong interest in scriptwriting and the movie business.”，直接填空即可。
10. shoring up family bonds 本题为全文“unemployment ‘blessings’”的总结，自然应该在文章最后一段寻找相关内容，对应的句子是“These job seekers pursued service, continuing education and shoring up family bonds”，同样可以直接填空。
Part III Listening Comprehension
Section A
11. B 12. D 13. D 14. B 15. D 16. C 17. A 18. A 19. B 20. B 21. B 22. A 23. C 24. A 25. A
11. M: Excuse me, can you please tell me how to get to the people’s bank of China?
W: Sure. Go straight for two blocks, then turn left and walk three more blocks until you get to the drugstore. It’s right across the street.
Q: How far must the man walk to get to the bank?
12. W: I’m crazy about the blue woolen sweater in the window. Could I see it, please?
M: We’re about to mark down all of our winter goods, including our jackets, suits, and woolen sweaters in several colors. Why don’t you wait until Friday?
Q: What does the man suggest that the woman do?
13. W: Did you hear that the neighborhood convenience store was held up last night?
M: Yes, I heard it on the radio this morning.
Q: What happened at the convenience store last night?
14. W: Don’t wolf down your lunch. It’s not good for you.
M: Ok, mom, but the boys will be here any minute, and I don’t want to miss the game.
Q: What did the woman ask her son not to do?
15. W: This is Mrs. Jones. My heater is not getting any power and the temperature is going to get down below freezing. Could you come over and fix it?
M: This is our busiest time of the year, but I will speak to one of our men about getting over there sometime today.
Q: Who has Mrs. Jones called to come over?
16. M: Did you hear Eva’s presentation in the meeting last night?
W: How she could be so calm in front of such a large audience is really beyond me.
Q: What does the woman imply?
17. M: You know I’m not too sure if the new salary will be high enough or if even the new position is really what I want. Besides, I like the work that I’m doing now.
W: It sounds as though you’ve already made up your mind about what you are going to do.
Q: What is the man thinking about?
18. W: I’m getting absolutely nowhere with these physics problems.
M: How about my going through them with you?
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