Section A

11.

A. Quit their jobs at the same time.

B. Take an adventurous trip with their savings.

C. Enrich their poor knowledge in business.

D. Establish a firm in collaboration.

12.

A. It was withdrawn from the shelf as a back issue.

B. It is not available unless it has been reserved.

C. It hasn't been returned by the borrower.

D. It won't come out until July 26.

Test 3

Section A

11.

W: I'm sick of being a salaried employee. Why don't we pool our savings and start our own business?

M: Great idea! If we pool our knowledge and talent, we'll succeed in any venture.

Q: What might the two speakers do?

正确答案：D

解析：女士说：“我们为什么不把我们的存款集中起来创业呢？”男士说：“好主意！……”可见两人打算合伙创业，即D。对话中的why don't we...是提出建议的重要句型。start our own business即establish a firm（开办公司）。

12.

M: Excuse me. I'm looking for this book. It's in the list of titles but I couldn't find it on the shelf.

W: Let me see. Oh, it's been checked out. It's due on June 26. If you want us to reserve it for you, please fill out this card.

Q: Why can't the man find the book he wanted?

正确答案：C

解析：男士找不着书，女士说：“噢，这书借出去了，6月26日到期。”可见C正确。