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.