Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Example: You will hear: You will read: A) 2 hours. B) 3 hours. C) 4 hours. D) 5 hours. From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D) “5 hours” is the correct answer. You should choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center. Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D] 1. A) It has nothing to do with the Internet. B) She needs another week to get it ready. C) It contains some valuable ideas. D) It’s far from being ready yet. 2. A) The woman is strict with her employees. B) The man always has excuses for being late. C) The woman is a kind-hearted boss. D) The man’s alarm clock didn’t work that morning. 3. A) The woman should try her luck in the bank nearby. B) The bank around the corner is not open today. C) The woman should use dollars instead of pounds. D) The bank near the railway station closes late. 4. A) Make an appointment with Dr. Chen. B) Wait for about three minutes. C) Call again some times later. D) Try dialing the number again. 5. A) He is sure they will succeed in the next test. B) He did no better than the woman in the test. C) He believes she will pass the test this time. D) He felt upset because of her failure. 6. A) The woman has to attend a summer course to graduate. B) The man thinks the woman can earn the credits. C) The woman is begging the man to let her pass the exam. D) The woman is going to graduate from summer school. 7. A) Fred is planning a trip to Canada. B) Fred usually flies to Canada with Jane. C) Fred persuaded Jane to change her mind. D) Fred likes the beautiful scenery along the way to Canada. 8. A) Hang some pictures for decoration. B) Find room for the paintings. C) Put more coats of paint on the wall. D) Paint the walls to match the furniture. 9. A) He’ll give a lecture on drawing. B) He doesn’t mind if the woman goes to the lecture. C) He’d rather not go to the lecture. D) He’s going to attend the lecture. 10. A) Selecting the best candidate. B) Choosing a campaign manager. C) Trying to persuade the woman to vote for him. D) Running for chairman of the student union.
Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11. A) To study the problems of local industries. B) To find ways to treat human wastes. C) To investigate the annual catch of fish in the Biramichi River. D) To conduct a study on fishing in the Biramichi River. 12. A) Lack of oxygen. C) Low water level. B) Overgrowth of water plants. D) Serious pollution upstream. 13. A) They’ll be closed down. B) They’re going to dismiss some of their employees. C) They’ll be moved to other places. D) They have no money to build chemical treatment plants. 14. A) There were fewer fish in the river. B) Over-fishing was prohibited. C) The local Chamber of Commerce tried to preserve fishes. D) The local fishing cooperative decided to reduce its catch.
Passage Two Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard. 15. A) Oral instructions recorded on a tape. B) A brief letter sealed in an envelope. C) A written document of several pages. D) A short note to their lawyer. 16. A) Refrain from going out with men for five years. B) Stop wearing any kind of fashionable clothes. C) Bury the dentist with his favorite car. D) Visit his grave regularly for five years. 17. A) He was angry with his selfish relatives. B) He was just being humorous. C) He was not a wealthy man. D) He wanted to leave his body for medical purposes.
Passage Three Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 18. A) They thought it quite acceptable. B) They believed it to be a luxury. C) They took it to be a trend. D) They considered it avoidable. 19. A) Critical. C) Sceptical. B) Serious. D) Casual. 20. A) When people consider marriage an important part of their lives. B) When the costs of getting a divorce become unaffordable. C) When the current marriage law is modified. D) When husband and wife understand each other better.