23. ―Why can’t I smoke?

   ―At no time _______ in the meeting room. 

  A. smoking is permitted                                       B. is smoking permitted

  C. permits smoking                            D. does smoke permit

22. ―Who could do a thing like this?

   ―_______ but my brother, I’m afraid. 

  A. Anyone             B. Nobody           C. Everybody            D. Someone

21. I can’t remember when exactly the Robinsons left _______ city. I only remember it was ______ Monday. 

  A. the, the              B. a, the             C. a, a                 D. the, a

17. Where does the man most probably live?

  A. In the suburb of London.         B. In the center of London.   C. Near a railway station. 

16. Which one is the cheapest?

  A. The bus.                      B. The underground.       C. The taxi.

15. How often do the buses run?

  A. Every 5 minutes.                B. Every 15 minutes.      C. Every 20 minutes. 

14. How long should the man spend if he takes the underground?

  A. 35 minutes.                    B. 45 minutes.           C. 55 minutes.

  A. At 8:00 sharp.                  B. About 8:20.           C. After 8:30.

请听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。

13. What time will the party begin?