SECTION B SKIMMING AND SCANNING ［5 min］
　　In this section there are seven passages with a total often multiple-choice questions. Skim or scan them as required and then mark your answers on your answer sheet.
　　TEXT E
　　First read the following question.
　　81. This is a letter of___.
　　y
　　int
　　ation
　　D introduction
　　Now, go through TEXT E quickly and answer question 81.
　　Flat 24
　　Park Mansions
　　Newbury Road
　　The Manager
　　Reliable Motors Ltd.
　　876 Meadow Street 14th May 2002
　　Dear Sir,
　　I am writing to you concerning the Bernster Special 150 SE that I bought from yo u two weeks ago. The car has now developed the following faults:
　　1.The steering wheel is loose.
　　2.The hand brake does not work.
　　3.Oil is leaking from the engine.
　　4.The driver's door-does not close properly.
　　Will you please telephone me and we can arrange for you to collect the car. Unle ss you can put the car in perfect working order, 1 am afraid I shall report your company to the Consumers' Association.
　　Yours faithfully,
　　Tony Lockwood
　　TEXT F
　　First read the following question.
　　82. The passage is mainly about___.
　　A. Christmas sales
　　B. retailing business
　　C. Internet population
　　D. online shopping
　　Now, go through TEXT F quickly and answer question 82.Online shopping (网上购物) has become a major force in retailing this year with more than US$1 billion in Christmas season sales, industry analysts say.The figure for the holiday tops the total for Internet shopping in all of 1996. Online shopping for the holiday season remained just a drop in the ocean of the estimated US$450 bilion spent by US consumers. But the figure is growing rapidly.International Data Corporation, a market research group, predicts the World Wide Web (万维网) population will reach almost 100 million by 1998 and that online c ommerce will grow to more than US$20 billion.
　　TEXT G
　　First read the following question
　　83. The passage discusses the aim of___.
　　A. the organization
　　B. blood centres in the USA
　　C. FDA new rules
　　D. AIDS prevention
　　Now, go through TEXT G quick and answer question 83.
　　The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking steps to protect the country's blood supply. People give blood to the centres, where it is kept until it is needed for medical purposes. The FDA has provided new rules for the blood centres. The government agency says new rules are designed to improve the blood supply system. The new rules call for blood centres to develop more ways to make sure their wor k is done correctly.These rules are another way to help keep the blood supply pure. A leading concer n is that someone with AIDS virus might give blood to a blood centre. For this r eason, there are tests to find out if blood contains viruses that cause AIDS and other diseases.
　　TEXT H
　　First read the following question.
　　84. The passage advertises overseas___.
　　A. jobs
　　B. studies
　　C. travel
　　D. aid
　　Now, go through TEXT H quickly and answer question 84.
　　NEW HORIZONS
　　Are you looking for something interesting to do? Then why not work abroad for a year or two? We have jobs in most parts of the world -including Europe, Africa and Southeast Asia.We have jobs for teachers, doctors, nurses, engineers, car mechanics and many ot hers. Why not see the world? We cannot offer you very much money, but the work is interesting. You can learn another language and work with people, too.For more information write to us at:
　　NEW HORIZONS JOB CENTER,
　　110 Spring Gardens,
　　London SW ! 7BC
　　Please send your personal information (date of birth, educational qualifications , interests. experiences, etc.)
　　TEXT I
　　First read the following questions.
　　85. Which number would you dial for home nursing?
　　A. 0734 442456
　　B. 0734 442675
　　C. 08675 559478
　　D. 08675 564499
　　86. Blood donors are advised to contact___.
　　A. Berkshire county office
　　B. St. John Ambulance
　　C. John Radcliffe Hospital
　　D. Royal Berkshire Hospital
　　Now, go through TEXT I quickly and answer questions 85 and 86.
　　HEALTH
　　 AMBULANCE SERVICE
　　In All Emergencies Dial 999
　　St John Ambulance:
　　Berkshire County Office - ST John Centre Church Rd, Woodley. Reading, RG5 4QN.0734 442456.
　　For details of first aid at work unit contact 0734 442675.
　　Oxfordshire - St John House High St, Kidlington, Oxford. 0X5 2DN 08675 559478: Association; 08675 564499 Brigade, ambulance, home nursing, loan of medical equipment and first aid at work unit.
　　BLOOD DONORS
　　For information contact-
　　 Oxford Regional Blood Transfusion Service: John Radcliffe Hospital Headley Way,Headington, Oxford, 0X3 9DU 0865 642831　　HOSPITALS
　　 Royal Berkshire Hospital: London Rd. Reading, RGI SAN. 0734 875111. ( Accident and emergency patients to South Wing).
　　TEXT J
　　First read the following questions.
　　87. If you leave for Hong Kong on March l6th, you pay___.
　　A. $799
　　B. $849
　　C. $829
　　D. $969
　　88. What is NOT included in the price?
　　A. Local dept tax. B. Return flights. C. Transfers. D. Accommodation.
　　Now, go through TEXT J quickly and answer questions 87 and 88.
　　SPECIAL OFFER
　　from $799
　　HONG KONG
　　Enjoy 5 nights in Hong Kong from $799
　　New World Harbour View: Superior 1St class hotel in good location on Hong Kong Island.
　　Superb swimming pool, tennis courts, restaurants, bars. Rooms with harbour view and
　　Airconditioning, tea/coffee making facilities, minibar. TV, bath and shower.
　　Departure dates: Price:
　　02,10 Mar $799
　　09,16 Mar $849
　　17 Mar $829
　　15 Apr $969
　　27 Apr, 04, 18 May $999
　　The price includes: Return flights. 5 nts accom (no meals). Transfers. Prices are per person sharing a twin room.
　　Not included: UK dept tax. Local dept tax. Optional insurance: $30.
　　To book, telephone: (open daily inc Sat/Sun)
　　Tel: 01306 774300
　　Fax: 01306 740328
　　 TEXT K
　　First read the following questions.
　　89. On hearing the fire alarm, those in class should go to___.
　　A.Block
　　B.Block
　　C.Block
　　D. the Assembly Area
　　90. What should you do during the fire alarm?
　　A. Make use of the lift.
　　B. Collect personal things.
　　C. Move along without noise.
　　D.Overtake others on the way.
　　Now, go through TEXT K quickly and answer questions 89 and 90.
　　FIRE INSTRUCTIONS
　　THE PERSON DISCOVERING A FIRE WILL:
　　1. OPERATE THE NEAREST FIRE ALARM.
　　2. ATTACK THE FIRE WITH AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT, IF IT IS SAFE TO DO SO.
　　FIRE ALARM BELLS
　　The Fire Alarm Bells will ring either in the area of A Block or in the area of B
　　Block and C Block. Those in the area where the Alarm Bells are ringing should t ake action as indicated below. Others should continue with their work.
　　ON HEARING YOUR FIRE ALARM:
　　 1. Those in class: will go to the Assembly Area under instructions given by the teacher.
　　2. Those elsewhere: will go to the Assembly Area by the most sensible route, and stay near the Head of their Department.
　　ASSEMBLY AREA
　　The Assembly Area is the playing field which is south of the Sports Hall. Here n ames will be checked.
　　PROCEDURE
　　1 .Move quietly.
　　2.Do NOT stop to collect your personal belongings.
　　3.Do NOT attempt to pass others on your way to the Assembly Area.
　　4.Do NOT use the lift.
　　FIRE ALARMS
　　Fire Alarms are situated as follows:
　　1. A Block
　　At the Reception Desk; at east end of connecting corridor; outside the kitchen d oor.
　　2. B Block
　　At the bottom of both stairways and on each landing.
　　3. C Block
　　Inside entrance lobby of Sports Hall.