At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) Great vision.B) Great school performance.C) Better motor skills.D) Better decision-making skills.17. A) The boring nature of everyday life.B) The “patterned” thinking.C) The pressure from parents.D) The irregular sleeping pattern.18. A) Children who play games regularly have better school performance.B) Children become more creative by playing more games.C) Children tend to fight against each other in games.D) Children with depression become more resilient through gaming.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) They are not clearly distinct from each other.B) They are no longer viewed as opposites.C) They are two culturally defined concepts.D) They are considered to be stable traits.20. A) They are very common.B) They are meant as jokes.C) They help break gender stereotypes.D) They send the wrong message about masculinity.21. A) Gender roles are largely shaped by biological factors.B) Gender roles are often culturally specific.C) Gender roles are more rigid for boys than for girls.D) Gender roles are constantly changing over time.22. A) We should get rid of gender stereotypes that are completely false.B) We should try to ignore the pressure from the media.C) We should start to learn different ways of expressing ourselves at home.D) We should stop the media from reinforcing gender stereotypes.
Section C(This section includes 7 items, 3 points for each item, totaling 21 points.)Directions:In this section, you will hear 2 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) Great vision.B) Great school performance.C) Better motor skills.D) Better decision-making skills.17. A) The boring nature of everyday life.B) The “patterned” thinking.C) The pressure from parents.D) The irregular sleeping pattern.18. A) Children who play games regularly have better school performance.B) Children become more creative by playing more games.C) Children tend to fight against each other in games.D) Children with depression become more resilient through gaming.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) They are not clearly distinct from each other.B) They are no longer viewed as opposites.C) They are two culturally defined concepts.D) They are considered to be stable traits.20. A) They are very common.B) They are meant as jokes.C) They help break gender stereotypes.D) They send the wrong message about masculinity.21. A) Gender roles are largely shaped by biological factors.B) Gender roles are often culturally specific.C) Gender roles are more rigid for boys than for girls.D) Gender roles are constantly changing over time.22. A) We should get rid of gender stereotypes that are completely false.B) We should try to ignore the pressure from the media.C) We should start to learn different ways of expressing ourselves at home.D) We should stop the media from reinforcing gender stereotypes.