Directions:In this section there are four passages with a total of four multiple choice questions. Skim or scan them as required and then mark your answer on your answer sheet.

    Passage one

     First read the following question.ª¤

      50.The author¡¯s intention is to ____ªª.ª¤

        A. tell how to decorate the house

        B. stress the importance of a well-furnished homeª¤

        C. define the ¡°home¡±

        D. advertise for a furniture company

     Now read the passage below quickly and mark your answer on your ANSWER SHEET.
                  

    WELCOME HOMEª¥

    A home is created from a great many different elements. By you. For you. You make your decisions based on what you need and what you like, in other words, what inspires you. At IKEA, we try to inspire everyone to create a beautiful home. The idea is that you can come into any one of our stores, and stroll through our room settings and specialty shops.

    Hopefully, the thousands of home furnishings and accessories you see there will give you some ideas. And in the end, you¡¯ll find something you can not only afford to bring home. But, more importantly, want to bring home.
               

     Passage two

     First read the following question.ª¤

   51.What is the writer¡¯s main message in the passage?ª¤

   A. Unemployment brings downward changes in people¡¯s lives.ª¤

   B. One should try to make the best of unemployment.ª¤

   C. Many people have no problems with unemployment.ª¤

   D. Unemployment results in negative psychological effects.

    Now read the passage below quickly and mark your answer on your ANSWER SHEET.ª¥

     As more and more people lose their jobs, now is perhaps the time to consider the experience of unemployment. What are the first feelings? Well, losing a job, or not being able to find one, almost always brings unwelcome changes. If you¡¯ve lost a job, the first feeling is often one of shock. As well as the loss of income, many people find the whole routine of their life is shattered, their contact with other people reduced, their ambitions halted and their identity as a worker removed.ª¥

    At first there may be good feelings too¡ªa new and better job is just around the corner¡ªit¡¯s nice to be able to lie in bed in the morning or spend more time with the children; have more time to think. But, unless a better job does turn up, the chances are the days start getting longer and time becomes harder to fill. Many people pass through periods of difficulty in sleeping and eating. They feel irritable and depressed, often isolated and lonely.ª¥