Part A: Short Conversation
Directions: In Part 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. Coke. B. Coffee. C. Tea. D. Water.
2. A. At a restaurant. B. At a studio. C. At a concert. D. At a theatre.
3. A. Relieved. B. Worried. C. Confused. D. Depressed.
4. A. The Browns. B. The Browns’ son. C. The postman. D. The neighbour.
5. A. 7:00. B. 7:10. C. 9:00. D. 9:10.
6. A. The ring is not hers. B. She doesn’t have gold rings.
C. She prefers gold to silver. D. She lost her silver ring.
7. A. The screen doesn’t have to be cleaned.
B. The keyboard also needs cleaning.
C. The man shouldn’t do the cleaning.
D. There’s not enough time to clean both.
8. A. The driver will stop the bus immediately.
B. The guy by the door will help the woman.
C. The woman should check the map.
D. He will tell the woman when to get off.
9. A. She dislikes fireworks. B. She has plans for the evening.
C. She doesn’t feel like going out. D. She has to get theatre tickets.
10. A. They can’t see the stars clearly.
B. They’re not in the city tonight.
C. They’re looking at the stars from the city.
D. They’re talking about movie stars.
Part B Passages
Directions: In part 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. It can make her famous. B. It is easy and rewarding.
C. It is dangerous but exciting. D. It has its moving moment.
12. A. Somebody was killed. B. Nobody was injured.
C. Karen was physically hurt. D. Many buildings exploded.
13. A. A fierce war. B. A serious injury.
C. A terrible explosion. D. A brave journalist.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following report.
14. A. Internet use is increasing quickly in rural and urban areas.
B. More and more rural residents have Internet access.
C. People have a limited choice on Internet providers.
D. City residents use the Internet frequently.
15. A. Over 2 million. B. Around 6 million. C. 23 million. D. 17 million.
16. A. More girls have their own websites than boys.
B. 1 in 4 kids have Internet access from home.
C. Most kids think they get too little time online at school.
D. Internet connection at home is quicker than that at school.
Part C Longer Conversations
Directions: In Part 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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Garden
Restaurant Reservation Form |
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Name:
Jessica 17
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Time:
9:00 p.m. 18 |
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Number of people:
Six. |
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Phone Number:
___19_____ |
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Special Request:
____20____ dishes. |
Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
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What is Harrods, the
biggest department store in the UK. Famous for? |
Its 21 and Egyptian Hall. |
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How do people feel when
they are in the Egyptian Hall? |
They feel they are 22 . |
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How does Harrods get most
of its power? |
By producing 23 itself. |
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How is the business during
the January sales? |
There is an increase in 24 .. |
Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.