Part III Listing 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 though the centre.

11.

A) She doesn’t want to waste her film.

B) She already took a picture of the mountains.

C) She doesn’t have any more film.

D) She doesn’t know how to use the camera.

12.

A)A car dealer. C)A driving examiner.

B)A mechanic. D)A technical consultant.

13.

A) Borrow her book.

B) Check the classroom again.

C) Buy a new book.

D) Ask about the book at the information desk.

14.

A) Spend more time working on literature problems.

B) Talk to an advisor about dropping the course.

C) Work on the assignment with a classmate.

D) Ask the graduate assistant for help.

15.

A) He has already finished his report.

B) He hasn’t chosen a topic for his report.

C) The woman’s report is already long enough.

D) The woman will have time to finish her report.

16.

A) Stay in the dormitory.

B) Find out the cost of living in the dormitory.

C) Ask for a reduction in her rent.

D) Move into an apartment with a roommate.

17.

A)To protect her from getting scratches. C)To prevent mosquito bites.

B)To help relieve her of the pain. D)To avoid getting sun burnt.

18.

A) He already has plans for Saturday night.

B) The woman should decide where to eat Saturday.

C) The woman should ask her brother for a suggestion.

D) He will make a reservation at the restaurant.

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

19.

A) In the student recreation center.

B) In the campus canteen.

C) In the university bookstore.

D) In a classroom.

20.

A) Studying.

B) Preparing snacks.

C) Playing cards.

D) Learning how to play bridge.

21.

A) Watch her partner.

B) Play her cards in cooperation with her partner.

C) Quit the game.

D) Teach the man how to play bridge.

22.

A) He already knows how to play.

B) He doesn’t like to play games.

C) He doesn’t have a partner.

D) He doesn’t have enough free time.

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

23.

A)It helps her to attract more public attention.

B)It improves her chance of getting promoted.

C)It strengthens her relationship with students.

D)It enables her to understand people better.

24.

A)Passively. C)Skeptically.

B)Positively. D)Sensitively.

25.

A)It keeps haunting her day and night.

B)Her teaching was somewhat affected by it .

C)It vanishes the moment she steps into her role.

D)Her mind goes blank once she gets on the stage.