6 Part IIIReading Comprehension (35 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 1to 10. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. On deciding to buy your first home, you're likely to be excited and full of enthusiasm (热情). However, you should take care to plan well and understand the process to avoid any unexpected problems. Here are some things you'll need to consider to help you get started. First, think about what you need and what you want from your new home. Perhaps you need to be close to your place of work because you don't drive. It may be that you want a large garden to satisfy your gardening hobby. Be sure to understand the differences between needs and wants as it's likely you'll need to give up some of your wants. Then, use the Internet, your local library and your friends and family to find out all you can about the buying process. You'll need to make decisions down the line and it will help if you understand the buying process. At this stage, you will normally need to contact a mortgage (按揭) advisor to see how much money you can borrow. Of course, there are lots of costs related to buying a home which may not be immediately clear to first time buyers. 1. If you want to buy your first home, you are advised to (________) . A) borrow some money from a bank B) save enough money in advance C) understand the buying process D) get to know the housing agent 2. When buying a new home, the first thing you should consider is (________) . A) the size of the garden B) your needs and wants C) your job and income D) the environment 3. The purpose of contacting a mortgage advisor is (________) . A) to see whether the price of the home is reasonable B) to ask about the legal issues related to the buying C) to make sure you understand the buying process D) to find out how much money you can borrow 4. If you are a first time buyer, you may not be aware of (________) . A) the various costs related to buying a home B) the history of the home you want to buy C) the time when you can move in D) the name of the house owner 5. The passage is written mainly for (________ ) . A) house owners B) mortgage advisors C) housing companies D) first time home buyers