Part III (35’) Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)
Section A
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 Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Now let’s begin with the 8 short conversations.
11.A. Ask Mary to help her.B. Type the data quickly.
C. Hand in the data to the computer center.D. Ask Mary to extend the due date.
12.A. The homework was very easy.
B. The man should go to class.
C. The man should sit in the back of the classroom.
D. She’s further behind in her work than the man is.
13.A. The number of rooms in the apartment.
B. Trouble within the man's family.
C. The reason why the man has so many clocks.
D. What the woman should give to her family.
14.A. Martha knows practically everybody. B. Bob isn't hard to cheer up.
C. Bob didn't order the right thing.D. Martha always knows exactly what to say.
15.A. She bought something for her aunt. B. She missed it.
C. She was there only briefly.D. She went to it on her way to the hospital.
16.A. The man should shut the window tightly.
B. The man should put some screws in the wood.
C. The man should stick to his work.
D. The man should use a tool to open the window.
17.A. Sam returned it.B. It turns in the lock.
C. It’s in the locker.D. He got it from Sam.
18.A. She was understanding.B. She was apologetic.
C. She was annoyed.D. She was careless.
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19.A. Her kids will arrive home after school.
B. She is too exhausted to work.
C. She has finished her work.
D. The man does not ask her to go back to the office.
20.A. It is weird.B. It is exhausting.
C. It is convenient. D. It is comfortable.
21. A. It is produced by weird people.B. The woman does not like it.
C. One can see a lot of strange things in it. D.The man is determined to watch it tonight.
22.A. The woman will record tonight’s program.
B. He will be having a meeting with his boss at that time.
C. His boss might ask him to stay up late.
D. He may have to prepare for tomorrow’s business trip.
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23.A. She has lost some of her important stuff.
B. There is something wrong with her eyes.
C. She doesn’t know how to use steel to build construction.
D. She doesn’t know where to get the information she need.
24.A. It takes time to collect the useful information.
B. One can only read books in the library.
C. All books are difficult to understand.
D. One has to line up to borrow books.
25.A. To find the information in the library.B. To borrow the books from her teacher.
C. To give her shoes to Steve.D. To consult her tutor what to do.
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 Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Passage One
Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26.A. In 1901 in Atlanta. B. In 1901 in Askin’s.
C. In 1901 in Arizona.D. In 1925 in Milestone.
27.A. When the owner was painting his room for Milestone Motor Hotel, he thought of it.
B. It stands for “many hotel rooms” in Milestone Motor Hotel.
C. The owner disliked the name of “Milestone Motor Hotel” and changed it.
D. The owner shortened the full name of the hotel for lack of space on the signboard.
28.A. Radio or TV.B. Telephone.
C. Computer.D. Swimming pool.
Passage Two
Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29.A. Over 30 million men. B. Over 30 million middle-aged men.
C. Those energetic Americans. D. Americans of both sexes and all ages.
30.A. Because of their strong desire for good health.
B. Because of their love for hobbies and pastimes.
C. Because of their fear of heart disease.
D. Because of their extra energy.
31.A. It was rising. B. It was lowering.
C. It remained unchanged.D. It was fluctuating.
