Directions: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed in the

test paper, but with some words or phrases missing. The passage will be read three times. During the second reading, you are required to put the missing words or phrases on the Answer Sheet in order of the numbered blanks according to what you

hear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin.

I appreciate both big and small city life in China. No matter where you are, you can enjoy Chinese activities and learn more about Chinese ( 20 ) . When I first moved to Beijing, I lived in a tall apartment ( 21 ) . Now I live in a Hutong area. a small kind of Chinese neighborhood.

Beijing is one of the( 22 ).cities in China, but in the Hutong areas you'll

( 23 )very local

Chinese life. Living in the Beijing Hutongs gives me the best of both small and big city life and I've

learnt a lot about Chinese ( 24 ).

than usual about maintaining their skills.

others.

36. Nothing makes us (happy) than customers sharing their love for our products online!

37.(Similar),many people think 5G will enable driverless cars to communicate with each other.

38. They have already begun an (investigate) into the traffic accident.

39. When your child is learning a new skill, praise can encourage them(keep) trying.

new technologies to our life.

36. When we arrived at the city. we(surprise) to see how "outdated" everything looked.

37. Although in many ways robots are(reliable) than humans, they can go wrong.

38.The more people you meet, especially while (do) volunteer work, the more contacts you'll have.

39.In Industry 4.0.all communication and control will (make) between machines.

36. They believe that a picnic with friends is a way to have fun without(spend) too much money.

37.Most people believe that jobs like teaching still (large) depend on humans.

38.The report says that many small businesses have failed in their first year of(operate)

39. Bob thought self-driving cars were actually(safe) than vehicles driven by humans.

36. Before we decide to hire new employees, we want to make sure they (train)to do the job.

37. Job hunting involves more than searching for open positions and (send)

your resume to employers.

38. We have made new flexible work (arrange) for all of our employees.

39. In my company, quality is always considered (important) than quantity.

36.They have focused on using books as a bridge (promote) the understanding ofChinese culture.

37. The result of our study indicates that such a method is(reliable) than before.

38. Just now we already had good talks and reached (agree) in many important fields.

39. You may try applying for the job because no special skills or knowledge (require) for it.

36. If you enjoy (work) with others, you might like a career in PR.

37. Throughout your job search, you may (surprise) by what can happen.

38. Your ability to manage a team will depend (large) on how well you communicate with your team members.

39. Increased contacts with your emplovees will enable you (understand)

their concerns.

36. By using the credit card, people no longer need carry about large sums of money while (travel)

37. It took three months for the two companies to reach an (agree)

38. I think French grammar is much (difficult)

to learn than English grammar.

39. This model of typewriter is efficient, economical and (practice) for college students.

36. The watch does not seem to work. I think it needs(repair)

37. She should hire a (efficient) clerk than the one she currently has.

38. Many unsuccessful people regret for their (lose) youth.

39. It's high time we (take) proper measures to clean our air.