Part I             Listening Comprehension        (20 minutes)

Section A

Directions:  In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each Conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.

Example:     You will hear:

             You will read:

                        A) 2 hours.

                        B) 3 hours.

                        C) 4 hours.

                        D) 5 hours.

             From the conversation we know that the two are talking about some work they will start at 9 o'clock in the morning and have to finish by 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D) "5 hours" is the correct answer. You should choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.

                                   Sample answer        [A] [B] [C] [D]                

1.   A) Furnished apartments will cost more.

     B) The apartment can be furnished easily.

     C) The apartment is just what the man is looking for.

     D) She can provide the man with the apartment he needs.

2.   A) Mr. Johnson's ideas are nonsense.

   B) He quite agrees with Mr. Johnson's views.

   C) Mr. Johnson is good at expressing his ideas.

   D) He shares the woman's views on social welfare.

3.   A) Study in a quiet place.

   B) Improve her grades gradually.

   C) Change the conditions of her dorm.

   D) Avoid distractions while studying in her dorm.

4.   A) It has been put off.

   B) It has been cancelled.

   C) It will be held in a different place,

   D) It will be rescheduled to attract more participants.

5.  A) Janet loves the beautiful landscape of Australia very much.

   B) Janet is very much interested in architecture.

   C) Janet admires the Sydney Opera House very much.

   D) Janet thinks it's a shame for anyone not to visit Australia.

6.  A) It is based on a lot of research.

   B) It can be finished in a few weeks' time.

   C) It has drawn criticism from lots of people.

   D) It falls short of her supervisor's expectations.

7.    A) Karen is very forgetful.

   B) He knows Karen better now.

   C) Karen is sure to pass the interview.

   D) The woman should have reminded Karen earlier.

8.   A) Ask Joe to apologize to the professor for her.

   B) Skip the class to prepare for the exam.

   C) Tell the professor she's lost her voice.

   D) Attend the lecture with the man.

9.   A) The man will go in for business fight after high school.

   B) The woman is not happy with the man's decision.

   C) The man wants to be a business manager.

   D) The woman is working in a kindergarten.

10. A) They stay closed until summer comes.

   B) They cater chiefly to tourists.

   C) They are busy all the year round.

   D) They provide quality service to their customers.