Part III 　Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)

Section A

11. [A] The artist’s works are beyond understanding.

[B] The artist’s unexpected tragedy is a great pity.

[C] The artist’s paintings are actually worthless.

[D] People should have recognized the artist’s value earlier.

12. [A] It wasn’t very well designed.

[B] Its results were just as expected.

[C] It fully reflected the students’ ability.

[D] Its results fell short of her expectations.

13. [A] Linda made her own guitar.

[B] Linda taught herself to play the piano.

[C] Linda taught herself to play the guitar.

[D] Linda doesn’t have much talent for music.

14. [A] The man can have his pants at the end of the day.

[B] Cleaning the pants will take longer than usual.

[C] She doesn’t think the stain can be removed.

[D] The man should go to a different location.

15. [A] Fuel cannot be transported to the northeastern states.

[B] There are too few houses in the northeast.

[C] People in the northeast are inexperienced in dealing with snow.

[D] Cold weather in the northeast has increased the demand for fuel.

16. [A] The boss is often late for work.

[B] The boss will probably discipline the woman.

[C] The boss may disregard the woman’s lateness.

[D] The boss didn’t know the woman was late again.

17. [A] She is eager to be accepted by the university.

[B] She is waiting to see if she could get the job from Cole’s.

[C] She is expecting to see if Cole would lend her some cash.

[D] She has no idea about whether she can afford the university tuition.

18. [A] They should wait patiently.

[B] They should ask that man to leave.

[C] They should serve that man immediately.

[D] That man is old enough to order things he likes.

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

19. [A] She loved it.

[B] She disagreed with too much of it to enjoy.

[C] She thought it was just so so.

[D] She liked the class but disagreed with the Professor.

20. [A] Early America was undemocratic.

[B] There has never been democracy in America.

[C] Early leaders of America had no desire for democracy.

[D] Democracy took time to develop in America.

21. [A] The basic foundations of democracy were created over 50 years ago.

[B] Early leaders loved democracy.

[C] America is no different now than 200 years ago.

[D] The meaning of democracy has changed over time.

22. [A] She is afraid he may discover her ignorance.

[B] She is afraid it may affect her grade.

[C] She is not completely sure of her own opinion.

[D] She is too busy and has no time to waste.

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

23. [A] He was returning home from a party.

[B] He just got off work when he saw the UFO.

[C] He was driving home from a restaurant.

[D] He was coming home from a police station.

24. [A] The man was out of mind.

[B] He drank a few beers in the party.

[C] He lost his directions to his home.

[D] He took some drugs in the party.

25. [A] They should call the fire department.

[B] The man should go to the party again.

[C] The man should contact the newspaper.

[D] The man should seek counseling.