Section A Short Conversations
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. In a railroad station. B. In an airport.
C. In Beijing. D. In a post office.
2. A. Tickets will be difficult to buy.
B. All the tickets were sold out last week.
C. The tickets will not go on sale until tomorrow.
D. Many tickets are on sale.
3. A. To save $150. B. To spend $200.
C. To buy a new one. . D. To repair the old one.
4. A. A heavier one. B. An expensive one.
C. A lighter one. D. A racing one.
5. A. Cold. B. Warm. C. Hot. D. Cool.
6. A. The prettier dress. B. The dress that the man likes.
C. The more comfortable dress. D. The new dress.
7. A. The man doesn’t want to see Mr. Williams.
B. Mr. Jones is in an inferior position to Mr. Williams.
C. Mr. Jones used to be in charge.
D. Mr. Williams doesn’t want to speak.
8. A. She was feeling very sorry. B. She felt a bit annoyed.
C. She was in a hurry. D. She was in her office.
9. A. The man should work on his papers. B. The man should go to a movie.
C. The man should buy a new pair of shoes. D. The woman wants to borrow shoes from him.
10. A. It took a long time to fix the shower.
B. The man waited for long but no one came to fix the shower.
C. The woman called the front desk too early.
D. Everybody was in hell.
Section B
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. To save natural resources for future use. B. To collect taxes.
C. To teach and train citizens. D. To protect people and property.
12. A. By selling services that make life comfortable.
B. By collecting taxes.
C. By selling coal and other natural products.
D. By selling public lands.
13. A. Environmental pollution and protection. B. Police efforts to protect people.
C. Taxes and services for the public. D. People’s attitude towards taxes.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following speech.
14. A. On Monday afternoon. B. On Saturday evening.
C. On Sunday night. D. On Tuesday morning.
15. A. Seven B. Nine. C. Twelve. D. Twenty-five.
16. A. The heavy snow. B. The concrete-and-glass roof.
C. The terrorists. D. The architects and builders.
Section C
Directions: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each 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.
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Where is her cousin coming home from? |
He is coming home from __17__. |
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What is his flight number? |
Flight __18__. |
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When are they supposed to meet? |
At__19__ . |
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How does the woman describe her cousin? |
A man with __20__ height and average weight. |
Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
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Where was the woman’s husband? |
He was at __21__. |
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Why was the man in Beijing? |
He came to attend an international conference on __22_. |
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What did the woman think of China? |
She thought it was rich in ___23____. |
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Why hadn’t the man visited those scenic spots in China? |
He was always__24__. |
Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.