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) Their parents cut back the loan.
B) The woman doesn’t want Frank to take another English course.
C) They can’t pay the rent this month.
D) The woman’s boss refused to give her a raise.
2. A) Ask Dr. Smith to alter his decision.
B) Ask Dr. Smith to call the library.
C) Get the book directly from Dr. Smith.
D) Get Mr. Smith’s written permission.
3. A) $ 120.
B) $ 108.
C) $ 90.
D) $ 40.
4. A) He feels unsympathetic.
B) He feels it’s a pity.
C) He feels it’s unfair.
D) he feels glad.
5. A) Doing business.
B) Taking pictures.
C) Buying cameras.
D) Marking movies.
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) Their parents cut back the loan.
B) The woman doesn’t want Frank to take another English course.
C) They can’t pay the rent this month.
D) The woman’s boss refused to give her a raise.
2. A) Ask Dr. Smith to alter his decision.
B) Ask Dr. Smith to call the library.
C) Get the book directly from Dr. Smith.
D) Get Mr. Smith’s written permission.
3. A) $ 120.
B) $ 108.
C) $ 90.
D) $ 40.
4. A) He feels unsympathetic.
B) He feels it’s a pity.
C) He feels it’s unfair.
D) he feels glad.
5. A) Doing business.
B) Taking pictures.
C) Buying cameras.
D) Marking movies.