Section I Listening Comprehension(25 minutes)

Directions：

This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are TWO parts in this section,.PartA and PartB，

Remember,while you are doing the test,you should first put down your answers in your test book-let.At the end of the listening comprehension section,you will have3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto ANSWER SHEETl.

If you have any questions,you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started.

Now look at PartA in your test booklet.

Part A

You will hear 10 short dialogues. For each dialogue,there is one question and four possible answers. Choose the correct answer -A，B，C or D,and mark it in your test booklet. You will have 15 seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE.

Example :

You will hear:

W:Could you please tell me if the Beijing flight will be arriving on time?

M:Yes, Madam. It should be arriving in about ten minutes.

You will read:

Who do you think the woman is talking to?

[A] A bus conductor.

[B] A clerk at the airport.

[C] A taxi driver.

[D] A clerk at the station.

From the dialogue, we know that only a clerk at the airport is most likely to know the arrival time of a flight, so you should choose answer[ B] and mark it in

your test booklet.

Sample Answer:[A] [C] [D]

Now look at question l.

1. Where does the conversation most probably take place?

[A] In a post office.

[B] In a hotel.

[C] In a bank.

[D] In a supermarket.

2. When will the bank open on Sundays?

[A] From 8:30 a.m. t0 8:30 p.m.

[B] From9:30 a.m. t0 6:30 p.m.

[C] From 8:30 a.m. t0 6:30 p.m.

[D] From9:30 a.m. t0 3:30 p.m.

3. What did the man ask the woman to do?

[A] Go on a diet.

[B] Have a snack.

[C] Play some tennis.

[D] Stop screaming.

4. Where are the two speakers?

[A] In a hotel.

[B] At a dinner table.

[C] In the street.

[D] At the man’s house.

5. What can we assume from this conversation?

[A] The man is a judge.

[B] It’ s an interviewer.

[C] The man agrees with the woman.

[D] The man believes that Jack will quit his job.

6. Why can’t they meet on Thursday?

[A] Because she wants to meet him on Wednesday.

[B] Because she has to go out of town.

[C] Because she is in charge of the project.

[D] Because she has another meeting.

7. What does the woman mean?

[A] The man should not expect her to go along. ’

[B] She doesn’t think she has enough money.

[C] She will go even though the movie is bad.

[D] The man should count the number of people going.

8. What does the woman mean?

[A] She is asking for a higher pay.

[B] She is introducing a new friend.

[C] She is too busy.

[D] She’ s got some problems.

9. Who is the man?

[A] A judge.

[B] An interviewer.

[C] A professor.

[D] A counselor.

10. What are they talking about?

[A] Weekend plan.

[B] Changes in the city.

[C] Going camping in the summer.

[D] Life in the summer.

Part B

you will hear four questions which accompany it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A ,B, C or D. After listening, you will have 10 seconds to check your answer to each question. You will hear each piece ONLY ONCE.

Questions 11 ——13 are based on the following dialogue between an employer and an employee.

11. How old is Katie?

[A] 16 [B] 17

[C] 18 [D] 19

12. What Hnd of job is Katie looking for?

[A] A part-timer job for a school magazine.

[B] A full-time job at a college.

[C] A permanent job at Johnson’ s Imports.

[D] A short-term job in an office.

13. What qualifications does Katie have for the job?

[A] Her extra classes in sport at school.

[B] She has computer skills and used to working with people.

[C] She’ s adaptable.

[D] Her work experience in the school newspaper.

Questions 14 ——17 are based on the following dialogue between a lawyer and his customer.

14. How long have they not met each other?

[A] Half a year. [B] Two years.

[C] Three or four years. [D] More than five years.

15. What’ s the purpose of Mr. Tim’s visiting this time?

[A] He wants to make’some changes in his will.

[B] He wants the woman’s help in buying a land and building a house.

[C] He wants the solicitor to see the architect for him.

[D] He asks the solicitor to find a plot for him.

16. When did Mr. Tim go to see the plot chosen by his son?

[A] Last Friday. [B] Last Saturday.

[C] Two days ago. [D] Yesterday.

17. Which material should the house be built of?

[A] Stone. [B] Brick.

[C] Cement. [D] Wood.

Questions 18 ——21 are based on the following dialogue in a travel agency

18. Which city is the man going to visit?

[A] Oxford. [B] Paris.

[C] Shaftsbury. [D] London.

19. Whichtouristattract ionisNOTmentionedinthe dialogue?

[A] Buckingham Palace. [B] Shops and restaurants.

[C] Tower of London. [D] The British Museum.

20. What is NOT listed on the man’s schedule?

[A] Shopping. [B] Watching a show.

[C] Trying the local food. [D] Visiting art galleries.

21. What can you infer from the dialogue?

[A] The visitor will see very little of the city.

[B] The visitor’s schedule is tight.

[C] The visitor will enjoy his time.

[D] The visitor willleave for another city the next day.

Questions 22 —— 25 are based on the following monologue on smoking.

22. Why are so many people dependent on cigarette?

[A] Because they like the taste of tar.

[B] Because smoking makes them feel relaxed.

[C] Because smoking is funny.

[D] Because smoking cures disease.

23. Which substance in cigarette causes cancer?

[A] Cigarette ashes. [B] Nicotine.

[C] Tar. [D] Not mentioned here.

24. What do experts suggest people to do?

[A] To buy cigarettes with less tar.

[B] To smoke only a few cigarettes a day.

[C] To smoke only during a break.

[D] To give up smoking.

25. Why do smokers like low tar cigarettes?

[A] Because they are less harmful.

[B] Because they cost less.

[C] Because they taste better.

[D] Because they last longer.

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

That is the end of the listening comprehension section.