16. Why does John Brown want to leave his school?

A. Because his parents died and he wants to move.

B. Because it’s too far away from New Orleans.

C. Because he wants to work for the woman.

15. What is the relationship between John Brown and Jenny?

A. Brother and sister.　B. University classmates.　 C. Husband and wife.

14. What does Laura think of Russian?

A. It is easier to write than Japanese.　　B. It is more difficult to learn than English.

C. It is easier to learn than Japanese.

听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。

13. How many foreign languages does Laura know now?

A. Two. B. Three.　 　C. Four.

12. Why won’t Laura go to the concert with the man?

A. She doesn’t like music at all.　 B. She doesn’t want to go with the man.

C. She has to work overtime again.

11. What did the lady find missing?

A. Her necklaces and rings and a gold watch.　　B. Her necklaces and 500,000 dollars.

C. A gold watch and 500,000 dollars.

听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。

10. How did the burglar probably get away from the house?

A. From the door. B. From the window.　 　C. We don’t know.

9. What time did the lady find her door was wide open?

　A. At 7:30.　 B. At 8:30.　C. At 9:30.

8. What will probably happen next?

A. Uncle George will see a doctor.　 B. They will go to a hospital together.

C. John will return as quickly as possible.

听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。

7. What was Laura’s dad doing when breakfast was being prepared this morning?

　A. Lying in bed.　　B. Doing morning exercises.　C. Watching TV.