Part BDirections: You will hear four dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one
Part B
Directions: You will hear four dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have 10 seconds to check your answer to each question. You will hear each piece ONLY ONCE.
听力原文:M: Hi, Ellen. How was your vacation?
W: Great! I went to Bangkok.
M: Really? Why did you decide to go there?
W: Well, I have a cousin who lives there. She's been trying to get me to take a vacation down there for a long time, and so, finally, I went there.
M: I've seen some pictures of Bangkok -- the architecture there is really interesting, isn't it?.
W: Yes, it's incredible, especially the Grand Palace. The beautiful temples, too, are very impressive. And I love the tasty Thai food and tropical fruits there.
M: How was the weather when you were there?
W: That's about the only thing I didn't enjoy. It was really hot and sticky. In fact, April is its hottest month. The best time to go Is during the cool season, which lasts from November to February.
M: Did you go to some other places beside Bangkok?
W: Sure. I went to Pattaya. It's a famous tourist attraction, only two hours' drive from Bangkok. There's plenty to enjoy: fine sand, blue sky, clear water, colorful night life.
M: Well, it sure sounds like you had a great time.
W: Oh, I sure did. And I plan to go back there next year. I'd like to visit Phuket, the biggest island of Thai land. It's world-famous as a seaside tourist attraction.
M: I'm sure that you have taken many pictures about the places that you've visited, haven't you?
W: Of course. I've taken lots of beautiful pictures. Next time I'll show them to you.
Why did Ellen decide to go to Bangkok?
A.She loved the food there.
B.She enjoyed the weather there.
C.She was persuaded to do so.
D.She was invited by her close friends.