Passage Eleven
原文：

The government has introduced new regulations to reduce air pollution. These regulations include stricter emission standards for factories and vehicles. Many citizens support these measures, as they believe it will lead to a cleaner environment and better health for everyone.

What is the main purpose of the new regulations?
A) To increase factory production.
B) To reduce air pollution.
C) To promote the use of vehicles.
D) To improve the economy. 答案解析：选B。文章提到政府引入新规定以减少空气污染，包括对工厂和车辆实施更严格的排放标准，故选B.
Passage Twelve
原文：

Some people argue that social media has a negative impact on society. They believe that it causes people to spend too much time online and neglect their real-life relationships. However, others believe that social media can be beneficial, as it allows people to connect with others and share information more easily.

What is one negative impact of social media mentioned in the passage?
A) It helps people connect with others.
B) It makes people spend too much time online.
C) It promotes real-life relationships.
D) It provides a platform for sharing information. 答案解析：选B。文章提到一些人认为社交媒体的负面影响之一是导致人们花太多时间在线上，故选B.
Passage Thirteen
原文：

The company has decided to expand its operations to new markets. This expansion is expected to increase the company's revenue and create more job opportunities. However, it also comes with challenges, such as increased competition and the need to adapt to different cultures.

What is one expected benefit of the company's expansion?
A) It will reduce the company's revenue.
B) It will create more job opportunities.
C) It will decrease competition.
D) It will eliminate the need for cultural adaptation. 答案解析：选B。文章提到公司扩张预计将增加收入并创造更多就业机会，故选B.
Passage Fourteen
原文：

The teacher encouraged the students to participate in extracurricular activities. She believes that these activities can help students develop important skills, such as teamwork and problem-solving. Additionally, they can provide students with opportunities to explore their interests and passions.

What does the teacher think extracurricular activities can help students develop?
A) Academic knowledge.
B) Teamwork and problem-solving skills.
C) Technical skills.
D) Language skills. 答案解析：选B。文章提到老师认为课外活动可以帮助学生发展团队合作和解决问题的技能，故选B.
Passage Fifteen
原文：

The new policy aims to improve the quality of education by providing more funding for schools. This funding will be used to hire more qualified teachers and purchase better educational materials. As a result, students are expected to have better educational outcomes.

What is the expected outcome of the new policy?
A) Students will have less access to education.
B) Students will have better educational outcomes.
C) Schools will have less funding.
D) Teachers will have lower qualifications. 答案解析：选B。文章提到新政策旨在通过提供更多资金来提高教育质量，从而期望学生有更好的教育成果，故选B.