Part Ⅲ 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 2 with a single line through the centre.
11. A) Go to the parties.
B) Go for a ride.
C) Study for her exam.
D) Change her clothes.
12. A) The air pollution is caused by the development of industry.
B) The city was poor because there wasn’t much industry.
C) The woman’s exaggerating the seriousness of the pollution.
D) He might move to another city very soon.
13. A) He believes dancing is enjoyable.
B) He definitely does not like dancing.
C) He admires those who dance.
D) He won’t dance until he has done his work.
14. A) He admires Jean’s straightforwardness.
B) He thinks Brown deserves the praise.
C) He will talk to Jean about what happened.
D) He believes Jean was rude to Brown.
15. A) The woman had been planning for the conference.
B) The woman called the man but the line was busy.
C) The woman didn’t come back until midnight.
D) The woman had guests all evening.
16. A) He shows great enthusiasm for his studies.
B) He is a very versatile person.
C) He has no talent for tennis.
D) He does not study hard enough.
17. A) He has managed to sell a number of cars.
B) He is contented with his current position.
C) He might get fired.
D) He has lost his job.
18. A) Jerry stayed in a room on the third floor for an hour.
B) Jerry was absent when the discussion was being held.
C) Nobody but the woman noticed that Jerry was absent.
D) Jerry did not leave room 405 until an hour had passed.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. A) To provide language learning opportunities.
B) To teach students how to be expert in computer.
C) To provide work opportunities for graduating students in the community.
D) To help students pass math exam.
20. A) English grammar.
B) English literature.
C) Intercultural communication.
D) Mathematics class.
21. A) By May 29th.
B) By June 29th.
C) By July 29th.
D) By April 29th.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
22. A) Video and online game.
B) Hazards of a high-tech society.
C) Relationships on campus.
D) Internet addiction
        23. A) Because they lack self-discipline in their studies.
B) Because they spend too much time on the Internet.
C) Because they have not exerted their utmost efforts.
D) Because they have developed poor relationships with teachers.
24. A) The impulse to go online begins to affect other areas of life.
B) One begins to feel anxious or depressed or lonely if online.
C) One isn’t looking forward to being connected with other people online.
D) One is likely to be violent or crazy or aggressive if not online.
25. A) To have some sort of balance in life.
B) To keep off the Internet completely.
C) To develop some sort of healthy recreation.
D) To have a face-to-face talk with a psychiatrist.