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 rending is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin.
Spring is a (11) season. The temperatures are mild, and the blooming trees and flowers make the city bright (12) . This is the time when we can begin to wear lighter and more brightly colored clothes and go (13) more often. Small children like to bring their kites out to squares in the city and field in the suburb. Also, this is the season for the grave (墓穴，坟墓) cleaning day when we go to (14) our past generations. I enjoy going back to the village on this (15) after being in the city for the winter months. 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 rending is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin.