Directions: In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. On Sunday. B. On Monday. C. On Saturday. D. On Friday.
2. A. In a classroom. B. In a stationery shop.
C. At a supermarket . D. At a restaurant.
3. A. He can go bowling on Sunday night. B. He can go bowling on Tuesday.
C. He has to prepare for a text on Sunday. D. He has to study for a test on Tuesday.
4. A. Both Bill and Tom went to York.
B. Both Bill and Tom went to London.
C. Bill went to York, and Tom went to London.
D. Bill went to London, and Tom went to York.
5. A. Teacher and student. B. Doctor and patient.
C. Employer and applicant. D. Boss and clerk.
6. A. The woman is satisfied with the food here.
B. The man is satisfied with the steak here.
C. The man agrees with the woman.
D. The woman’s steak is overcooked.
7. A. The man will restart the computer first.
B. The man will save the document first.
C. The woman will restart the computer first.
D. The woman will save the document first.
8. A. Location of some stores. B. Prices of some shoes.
C. Quality of some clothes. D. Storage of goods.
9. A. Jonathan used to be a popular child actor.
B. Jonathan was popular with young child actors.
C. Jonathan wrote some stories about popular actors.
D. Jonathan was popular because of his unusual childhood.
10. A. The new apartment is cheaper. B. He likes to listen to the radio.
C. He needs a quieter place. D. The present one is too expensive.
Section B Passages
Directions: In section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Pizza. B. Thai food. C. Local food. D. Vegetables.
12.A. Going to the beach. B. Going overseas.
C. Enjoying local sights. D. Relaxing with the family.
13.A. Alternative music. B. 1980s rock music.
C. 1970s rock music. D. Japanese music.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. It is listed in the teaching program.
B. It is important to English teaching.
C. Effective listening results in good grades.
D. It’s more taught than any other subject.
15. A. Listening helps to send plain message.
B. Listening develops personal relationship.
C. Listening has little to do with personal relationship.
D. Good listening helps to deliver an important speech.
16. A. Good listening means a good job.
B. Listening requires understanding.
C. With good listening, you can receive messages.
D. Listening is an important means of communication.
Section C Longer Conversations
Directions: In section C, you will hear two longer conversations. Each conversation will be read twice. After you hear the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
|
patient’s name |
Albert ___17___ |
|
appointed item |
___18___ check |
|
appointed day |
___19___ |
|
appointed time |
___20___ p.m. |
Complete the form. Write ONE WORD OR NUMBER for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
|
Name |
Roger |
|
Occupation |
a___21___ |
|
Hobby |
go to ___22___ |
|
Appointment |
___23___ on Saturday night, and then ___24___ |
Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.