B. The woman doesn't like living in the suburbs.

C. The woman has sleeping problems.

D. The woman will sign the rental contract.

9. A. Make up for the inconvenience. B. Arrange accommodation for him.

C. Explain the cause of the cancellation. D. Allow him to take another flight that night.

10. A. All work requires high speed.

B. Working too fast may lead to undesirable outcomes.

C. The result may not be as bad as the man has expected.

D. You can never lay too much emphasis on the fast speed.

Section B

Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.

Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.

11. A. It can work automatically.

B. Its battery can run all night.

C. It can clean the office windows.

D. It cleans as fast as human cleaners.

12. A. To start a robot cleaning company.

B. To develop a better model for the market.

C. To increase the profit of the robotic business.

D. To develop a long-lasting battery for the current model.

13. A. Its work efficiency. B. Its appearance. C. Its sense of direction. D. Its robotic arm.

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.