A. Sending e-mail. B. Making pen friends. C. Writing letters.

请听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。

12. Why did the speakers visit the place last Friday?

　A. To build a highway there.B. To set up a factory there. C. To find some workers there.

13. What is true about the place?

　A. The space is too small there. B. It's close to the highway.

　C. It will be difficult to find skilled workers around there.

14. How does the woman like their goods to be transported?

　A. By rail. B. By trunk. C. By ship.

请听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。

15. Why did the woman eat the berries in the forest?

　A. Because she was hungry. B. Because she wanted to have a taste.

　C. Because the berries were beautiful.

16. How did the woman feel when she failed to find a river?

　A. Relaxed. B. Frustrated. C. Unconcerned.

17. What saved her life at last?

　A. A local hunter. B. A dog. C. A monkey.

请听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。

18. What is the news report mainly about?

　A. Global economic recovery. B. Rising unemployment worldwide.

　C. Basic social protection for the poor.

19. What does the director general say?

　A. Many countries haven't taken effective measures.

　B. Few countries know how to deal with the crisis.

　C. Few countries have realized the seriousness of the crisis.

20. How long would it take to recover back?

　A. 4-5 years. B. 5-10 years. C. 6-10 years.

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。

　　A

　　Look at the map of Spain and point at the center. You've located the country's capital and one of Europe's most beautiful cities: Madrid. This popular destination is considered a city of contrasts with its abundant historic sites, resting in the shadows of modern skyscrapers.

　　History

　　This city of over 3 million people is proud of Western Europe's largest royal palace, and some consider it to be Madrid's most beautiful building.

　　Inside the Royal Palace 2, 800 rooms are decorated in glory with museum－quality furniture and artworks. Tourists can tour 50 of these large and splendid rooms.

　　Art

　　The Internationally respected Prado Museum is the largest and most impressive art gallery in Spain. Opened in 1819, it is filled with works of art that feature the world's most comprehensive collection of Spanish paintings.

　　Shopping

Madrid has some of Europe's best shopping, and potential buyers love to look through the