Directions:In this section you will hear a recorded short passage.The
passage is printed in thetast paper with some words or phrases missing,The
passage will be read three times.Duringthe second reading,you are required to
put the missing words or phrases on the Answer Sheet inorder of the numbered
blanks according to what you hear.The third reading is for you to checkyour
writing.Now the passage will begin．
Now back to the news.An early morning fire (11) the
historic Geller House today.It destroyed the third floor of the building.but
fire fighters (12) the first and second floors.There were
only a few elderly people living in the building at the time,and they were
carried out to (13) ． Several fire
departments were called to the (14) ．When we asked the Fire
Chief how thefire statted,he answered that most likely a burning cigarette
caused it.The Fire Chief promised to (15) examine the
cause．