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. $11. B. $6. C. $7. D. $4.
2. A. Buy some glasses. B. Go to her classes.
C. Go to a movie. D. Get a new pair of glasses.
3. A. He's not hungry.
B. He has to finish his work first.
C. Typing will take him a whole afternoon.
D. He hates missing his lunch.
4. A. She lost her job because of her laziness.
B. She was asked to work longer hours.
C. She was warned not to be late for work.
D. She was praised for her services.
5. A. Russian ballet. B. A new movie.
C. A bowling match. D. A football game.
6. A. Drive her to the game. B. Call her a taxi.
C. Telephone Lisa. D. Lend his car.
7. A. Boss and secretary. B. General manager and clerk.
C. Interviewer and interviewee. D. Teacher and student.
8. A. Their taste in books is different. B. She doesn’t like to read.
C. The library isn’t open late. D. She only reads interesting books.
9. A. She went home early. B. She came home later than expected.
C. She was badly hurt. D. She went to see Mary.
10. A. Peter received a large sum of money after a relative died.
B. Peter heard his aunt had a lot of money.
C. Peter earned some money by taking care of a relative.
D. Peter was quite grateful to a relative.
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. Control blood pressure. B. Aid muscle movement.
C. Help digestion. D. Avoid cold.
12. A. It has five times the amount of vitamins A and C found in an apple.
B. It contains much more fat and protein than other fruit.
C. It gives people physical, mental and emotional benefits.
D. Its skin can produce a great shine on your shoes.
13. A. Its appearance will remain the same. B. It will spoil less quickly.
C. It will go bad more quickly. D. It will never be soft.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.
14. A. It was difficult for other cars to pass.
B. The dog couldn’t follow his car.
C. He was driving at too high a speed.
D. The dog was likely to be injured.
15. A. He required Railton to pay the fine.
B. He took Railton to the police station.
C. He asked Railton to put the dog into the car.
D. He sent him home and charged him.
16. A. He had never broken the traffic rules.
B. He was bitterly punished for his laziness.
C. It was his daily routine to walk his dog by car.
D. He was too old to run after his dog.
Section C Longer Conversations
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 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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Appointment Name: 17 Burns Phone number: 18 Time: 2:45 p.m. Special circumstances: Just came back from 19 . Symptoms: Gaining weight Feeling tired Feeling sick to the 20 Vomiting in the mornings |
Complete the message. Write ONE WORD for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
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What does the woman think the world will be like in 50
years? |
There won’t be enough 21 for people to live comfortably. |
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What’s the woman’s prediction of the oil price? |
It will 22 every year from now on. |
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How will the government handle the situation? |
By improving the 23 . |
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What’s the woman’s suggestion to the man? |
She suggests him riding a bicycle to work or 24 with others. |
Complete the message. Write THREE WORDS for each answer.