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 Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
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 conversation most probably takes place at the office. Therefore, A) "At the office" is the best answer. You should mark A) on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
1. A) He's not interested in clubbing.
B) He'll go to the club to dance.
C) He's too busy to go to the club.
D) He'll meet his friends in the club.
2. A) Packing boxes.
B) Moving furniture.
C) Painting rooms.
D) Laying carpet.
3. A) The man didn't promise to help the woman.
B) The man has already helped the woman.
C) The woman doesn't need any help.
D) The woman will try to find someone else to help her.
4. A) He's interested in trying something new.
B) He can't cook.
C) He's anxious to have a nice meal with her.
D) He can't afford to eat in a restaurant.
5. A) He's going shopping with his roommate.
B) He's going to have lunch soon.
C) He's busy preparing for a test.
D) He's going to a movie tonight.
6. A) His illness is due to the bad weather.
B) The speaker may catch his cold.
C) He needs some medicine.
D) He hopes he'll be able to recover soon.
7. A) He was fired from his job.
B) His wife is unhappy.
C) He's concerned about his friend's well-being.
D) He's really sorry for what happened.
8. A) He's fond of penguins.
B) He found the penguins uninteresting.
C) He didn't visit the zoo.
D) He knew a lot about the penguins.
9. A) Extending the deadline.
B) Reducing the amount of work.
C) Revising the requirements.
D) Providing more guidance.
10. A) They get together several times a week.
B) They enjoy playing tennis together.
C) They meet in the tennis club.
D) They often play tennis outdoors.
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 1 with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) To reduce their travel expenses.
B) To help protect the environment.
C) To meet new people.
D) To learn new skills.
12. A) They try to avoid taking airplane trips.
B) They enjoy the scenery during their trips.
C) They often fall asleep on the train.
D) They bring their own meals on the train.
13. A) They offer cheaper tickets.
B) They operate clean and comfortable trains.
C) They give passengers free food and drinks.
D) They help passengers kill time during the journey.
Passage Two
Questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) Track and field events.
B) Swimming and diving.
C) Gymnastics and skating.
D) Ball games.
B) The judges were all impartial and fair.
C) The scores of the athletes were announced immediately.
D) Some gymnasts performed better than expected.
16. A) It was held in Montreal, Canada.
B) It was boycotted by the Soviet Union.
C) It was won by the American team.
D) It witnessed new world records being set.
17. A) It was the only time he participated in the Olympics.
B) It was the last competition he won before he retired.
C) It was the most significant event in his sports career.
D) It was the game in which he was seriously injured.
Passage Three
Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
18. A) They enjoy shopping.
B) They want to save money.
C) They think it's exciting.
D) They want to keep up with the latest trends.
19. A) They were browsing for clothes.
B) They were trying to find their bills.
C) They were looking up their cell phone numbers.
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