Part I Writing (15'×1 =15’)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about a course that has impressed you most in college. You should state the reasons and write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. Write your essay on the Answer Sheet.
The Most Impressive Course In My College Life
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Part II Listening Comprehension (30’)
Section A (1’×14 = 14’)
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions 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.
1. A. At a party. B. At an airport.
C. In an office. D. In a restaurant.
2. A. Paul usually flies to Japan with Betty.
B. Paul changed his mind at the last minute.
C. Paul persuaded Betty to change her mind.
D. Paul planned to go to Japan with Betty by sea.
3. A. About 40 minutes. B. About one hour.
C. More than 40 minutes. D. More than one hour.
4. A. Just so-so. B. Rather bad.
C. Not bad. D. Pretty good.
5. A. She wants to learn to play football.
B. She doesn’t think football is a good sport.
C. She doesn’t know how football is played.
D. She thinks watching football games on TV is great fun.
6. A. They are close friends. B. They are cousins.
C. They are twins. D. They are desk-mates.
7. A. George survived an accident.
B. George bought a new car for his wife.
C. George’s wife got injured in an accident.
D. George was killed in an accident.
8. A. She never does extra work.
B. She enjoys her job very much.
C. She doesn’t mind doing a lot of work for others.
D. She doesn’t care how much work she does as long as she can keep her job.
Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you’ve just heard.
9. A. Reading and scuba diving.
B. Scuba diving and motorcycling with Gloria.
C. Accompanying Gloria on shopping and dancing.
D. Doing whatever pleases Gloria.
10. A. Gloria will have a happy holiday in St. Lucia.
B. Bob will not enjoy the holiday in St. Lucia.
C. Both Bob and Gloria will have a good time doing all the activities together in St. Lucia.
D. Neither Bob nor Gloria will enjoy their time together in St. Lucia.
11. A. She doesn’t like Gloria at all.
B. She wonders why Bob lets Gloria decide everything for him.
C. She is encouraging Bob to listen to Gloria’s idea.
D. She can’t understand why Bob wants to take a trip to St. Lucia.
Questions 12 to 14 are based on the conversation you’ve just heard.
12. A. Friends. B. Neighbors.
C. Brother and sister. D. Colleagues.
13. A. Her children give her too much trouble.
B. Her children never listen to her.
C. Her children make too much noise.
D. Her children are too young to understand things.
14. A. The woman is unreasonable. B. The woman is not patient.
C. The man is not patient. D. The man is quite understanding.
