PART II Reading Comprehension (50%)

Section A

　　Directions: There are 5 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked a, b, c and d. You should decide on the best choice.

　　Questions 21 to 24 are based on the following passage:

21. It is the bride’s parents who normally have to

A. Make all the arrangements for the wedding.

B. Provide hospitality for the people attending.

C. Decide who shall be invited.

D. Pay all the expenses involved.

22. According to the passage some guests may be invited because

A. They are likely to be annoyed if they are not.

B. They may give valuable presents.

C. Their presence could provide future benefits.

D. They may help with the expenses of the wedding.

23. Why are the arrangements for a church wedding usually made some time before?

A. To allow the necessary length of time for publicizing the wedding.

B. To provide time for organizing the reception.

C. To make sure that the guests can arrange to be free on day.

D. To ensure a thorough investigation of the couple’s existing marital status.

24. What possible difference is suggested between a church and civil wedding?

A. Civil wedding are less commonly followed by a reception.

B. It is less usual for guests to attend the civil wedding formalities.

C. Guests at civil wedding are less formally dressed.

D. There could be less attention paid at the latter to convention and picturesque effect.