Section 3
Directions In this section，you will hear 3 short passages.At the end of each passage，you will hear some questions.Both the passages 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 1
Questions 1 to 3 are based on the passage you have just heard.
1.A.The urgent need for a diverse workforce.
B.The growing necessity of staff training.
C.The fierce competition in the market.
D.The accelerated pace of globalization.
2.A.Take courses of foreign languages and cultures.
B.Gain a deep understanding of their own culture.
C.Participate in international exchange programs.
D.Share the experience of people from other cultures.
3.A.Globalization will eliminate many jobs.
B.Reflective thinking is becoming critical.
C.The labor market is getting globalized.
D.Knowing a foreign language is essential.
Passage 2
Questions 4 to 7 are based on the passage you have just heard.
4.A.On April 26，1611. B.On April 23，1611.
C.On April 26，1616. D.On April 23，1616.
5.A.In 1585. B.In 1584.
C.In 1583. D.In 1586.(https://www.daowen.com)
6.A.People know almost nothing about Shakespeare’s early life.
B.Shakespeare was already well-known before he went to London.
C.People know a lot about Shakespeare’s life in London.
D.People know only a little about Shakespeare’s life in London.
7.A.Shakespeare was not interested in making a profit.
B.Shakespeare could get one-tenth of the profits of the Globe Theater.
C.Shakespeare，like his fellow writers，had no business sense.
D.Shakespeare’s fellow writers shared the same profits.
Passage 3
Questions 8 to 10 are based on the passage you have just heard.
8.A.To exchange ideas. B.To prove their value.
C.To achieve success in life. D.To overcome their fear of silence.
9.A.About whatever they have prepared.
B.About whatever they want to do.
C.About learning something new.
D.About getting on well.
10.A.To explain why people keep talking.
B.To persuade people to stop making noises.
C.To encourage people to join in conversations.
D.To discuss why people like talking about weather.