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) At the office.
B) In the waiting room.
C) At the airport.
D) In a restaurant.
From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.
Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]
1.
A)Get some change from Jane.
B)Go to look for a payphone.
C)Use the woman's phone.
D)Pay for the phone call.
2.
A)At an art gallery.
B)In a department store.
C)At a bookstore.
D)In a workshop.
3.
A)She will help the man to catch up.
B)She is worried about the man's health.
C)She has bought the man an uptodate map.
D)She's bought the man a pair of glasses today.
4.
A)He is going to give a talk on fishing.
B)He is eager to meet Susan's parents.
C)He has the same hobby as Susan's father.
D)He thinks fishing is a good way to kill time.
5.
A)He finds the presentation hard to follow.
B)He speaks highly of the presentation.
C)He considers the presentation very dull.
D)He thinks Professor White has chosen an interesting topic.
6.
A)A bookshelf.
B)A typewriter.
C)Some stocks.
D)High quality paper.
7.
A)They set off early.
B)They wait for a fine day.
C)They go sightseeing.
D)They go to the seaside.
8.
A)He liked to show off in class.
B)He was the first person she met at school.
C)He had a funny face.
D)He was late for school on the first day.
9.
A)Her car can stand any crash.
B)Her car is kept in good condition.
C)Her car is not as good as his.
D)Her car is maintained as well as his.
10.
A)She is too busy to go.
B)She's willing to go swimming.
C)She doesn't want to wait long.
D)She enjoys the wonderful weather.
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) At the office.
B) In the waiting room.
C) At the airport.
D) In a restaurant.
From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.
Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]
1.
A)Get some change from Jane.
B)Go to look for a payphone.
C)Use the woman's phone.
D)Pay for the phone call.
2.
A)At an art gallery.
B)In a department store.
C)At a bookstore.
D)In a workshop.
3.
A)She will help the man to catch up.
B)She is worried about the man's health.
C)She has bought the man an uptodate map.
D)She's bought the man a pair of glasses today.
4.
A)He is going to give a talk on fishing.
B)He is eager to meet Susan's parents.
C)He has the same hobby as Susan's father.
D)He thinks fishing is a good way to kill time.
5.
A)He finds the presentation hard to follow.
B)He speaks highly of the presentation.
C)He considers the presentation very dull.
D)He thinks Professor White has chosen an interesting topic.
6.
A)A bookshelf.
B)A typewriter.
C)Some stocks.
D)High quality paper.
7.
A)They set off early.
B)They wait for a fine day.
C)They go sightseeing.
D)They go to the seaside.
8.
A)He liked to show off in class.
B)He was the first person she met at school.
C)He had a funny face.
D)He was late for school on the first day.
9.
A)Her car can stand any crash.
B)Her car is kept in good condition.
C)Her car is not as good as his.
D)Her car is maintained as well as his.
10.
A)She is too busy to go.
B)She's willing to go swimming.
C)She doesn't want to wait long.
D)She enjoys the wonderful weather.