9. What did the man enjoy about his trip?

A. The room service.

B. The helpful people.

C. The pleasant weather.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. Why does Michael feel sorry?

A. He is having a lot of problems.

B. He forgot his grandmother's birthday.

C. He hasn't called his grandmother for a long time.

11. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A. Michael's birthday. B. Michael's grandfather. C. Michael's busy schedule.

12. How does Michael probably feel about going to college?

A. Disappointed. B. Worried. C. Confident.

听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. Where does the conversation take place?

A. At a bank. B. At a post office. C. At a drugstore.

14. Where is the man's mother?

A. In St. Louis. B. In Memphis. C. In Atlanta.

15. Why is there extra cost for the man to pay?

A. He has a fragile item.

B. He is paying with a credit card.

C. He is paying for overnight service.

16. What is the man giving to his mother?

A. A cup. B. Some cash. C. A box of cookies.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. What is the important weather news?

A. There will be rain all night.

B. There will be a storm this morning.

C. There will be sunny skies tomorrow.

18. When will the storm pass?

A. On Tuesday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.

19. Where is the tornado starting?

A. In Oklahoma City. B. In Springfield. C. In Tulsa.

20. What supplies does the speaker suggest people prepare in the end?

A. Umbrellas. B. Rain boots. C. Water and food.

第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）

第一节（共15小题; 每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。