You are going to hear three conversations. Before listening to each conversation, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. After listening, you will have time to answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. You will hear each passage or conversation ONLY ONCE.

Mark your answers in your test booklet.

Questions 11-13 are based on the following conversation. You now have 15 seconds to read the questions II -13.

11. According to the conversation, what is one problem with arm exercises?

[ A] They don’t get rid of flabby arm.

[B] They can damage arm muscles.

[ C] They aren’t acceptable to most people.

[ D] They can raise one’s blood pressure.

12. According to the conversation, what are the experts now recommending?

[A] Exercising the entire body.

[B] Having your blood pressure taken daily.

[ C ] Losing weight prior to exercising.

[D] Weighing in before each exercise session.

13. Which of the following exercises is suggested?

[A] Wearing arm weights while you are swimming.

[ B] Jogging vigorously in one place for a long time.

[ C ] Using bicycles that require you to use both your arms and legs.

[D] Walking slowly while swinging your arms back and forth.

You now have 30 seconds to check your answers to questions 11 -13.

Questions 14 - 19 are based on the following conversation. You now have 30 seconds to read the questions 14 -19.

14. Why does the woman want David to sign up for the course?

[ A] He needs to take one more course in order to finish his credit requirements.

[B] He plays an instrument the group needs.

[ C ] She thinks taking the course would improve his grades in general.

[D] She thinks he’s the best musician at the college.

15. Why is David not sure that he wants to sign up?

[A] He doesn’t have an instrument of his own.

[ B] He doesn’t like to play in small groups.

[C] He doesn’t think he can play well enough.

[ D] He isn’t sure whether he has enough free time.

16. How often will the group meet?

[A] Once a week. [B] Twice a week.

[C] Every other day. [D] Every evening.

17. What instrument does the director of the group play in the city of orchestra?

[A] Cello. [B] Viola.

[C] Violin. [D] Bass.

18. What is the level of the musical proficiency of the most group members?

[A] Beginning. [B] Intermediate.

[C] Advanced. [D] Professional.

19. What will David do this evening?

[A] Try to find his music books.

[B] Look for a new instrument.

[ C ] Start taking lessons from a professional.

[D] Practice his instrument.

You now have 60 seconds to check your answers to questions 14 - 19.

Questions 20 - 25 are based on the following conversation. You now have 30 seconds to read the questions 20 -25.

20. To what student body office does the man want to be elected?

[ A ] Senator. [ B ] Treasurer.

[C] Secretary. [D] President.

21. Who is the woman?

[A] A camp counselor. [B] A candidate.

[ C ] A radio announcer. [D] A campaign manager.

22. Where will they put the posters?

[A] In the hallways. [B] In the man’s room.

[C] In the cafeteria. [D] In the radio station.

23. When is the radio broadcast scheduled?

[A] In the morning. [B] During lunch.

[C] In the afternoon. [D] During dinner.

24. What will the man do tonight?

[A] Make posters. [B] Write a speech.

[C] Answer questions. [D] Study for chemistry.

25. What will they do after chemistry class?

[ A] Compare their lecture notes. [ B] Review the man’s talk.

[C] Prepare questions to ask candidates. [D] Vote in the school election.

You now have 60 seconds to check your answers to questions 20 -25.

Now you have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet to the ANSWER SHEET 1.

That is the end of the listening comprehension section.