Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions 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 Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
11. M: I’ve been trying to solve this puzzle for hours, but I just can’t seem to get it.
W: Well, if you can’t, I won’t stand a chance.
Q: What does the woman imply?
12. W: I think this coat is a great color. And the price is certainly right.
M: How about the weight, though? Remember we’re supposed to have a really severe winter this year.
Q: What does the man imply about the coat?
13. M: These cookies are wonderful and the price is reasonable. Are they made by Johnson Corporation?
W: You’re welcome to one if you’d like. They have just been delivered here.
Q: What does the woman mean?
14. M: I spend so much time polishing my letter of application.
W: It’s worthwhile to make the effort. You know just how important it is to give a good first impression.
Q: What do we know about the man?
15. M: Those trees in front of your house are beautiful.
W: Yeah, and useful as well. They cut down on the need for air conditioning.
Q: What does the woman mean?
16. W: How do you like the car I just bought?
M: Well, it seems to run well, but I think it needs a new paint job.
Q: What does the man think of the car?
17. W: When I go on a diet, I eat only fruit, and that takes off weight quickly.
M: I prefer to eat whatever I want, and then run regularly to lose weight.
Q: How does the man control his weight?
18. W: All of your classmates seemed so enthusiastic about running in the race.
M: But in the end , three of them actually took part in it.
Q: What does the man say about his classmates?
Now you’ll hear two long conversations.
Conversation One
W: Hello, Walker Company, can I help you?
M: Yes, is Mr. Walker there？
W: Sorry, he is not in at the moment.
M: Oh, will he be back this morning? I need to see him today.
W: I’m afraid not. Shall I take a message for you?
M: OK. Tell him Tom Gamble from CTV 4 wants to talk with him about the video tapes of your company.
W: Yes, Mr. Gamble, your surname is spelled...?
M: G-a-m-b-1-e, Gamble.
W: Ok, Mr. Gamble. And what's your telephone number please?
M: He might know. Well, let him call 4479626, area code, 413.
W: 413 4479662
M:No,4479626
W: Sorry. 4479626
M: Extension 162
W: Got it, extension 162.
M: Thank you. Do tell him to call back when you see him.
W: Sure. Bye Bye.
M：Good-bye.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. Who made the phone call?
20. What is the caller’s telephone number?
21. What does the caller want to do?
Conversation Two
M: Math Department, Doctor Winston speaking.
W: Hello, Prof. Winston. This is Eliza Smith calling. I live two doors down from your teaching assistant, David Williams. David asked me to call you because he lost his voice and can't talk to you himself.
M: Lost his voice? Oh, what a shame! Is there anything I can do for him?
W: Well, he has a class this afternoon from 2:30 to 4:00 and he won't be able to teach it, but he doesn't want to cancel it either.
M: Want me to try to find somebody else to teach the class?
W: No, not exactly. What he wants to do is to get someone to go in for him, just to pass back the mid-term exams. He's already marked them and they are on the desk in his office. The whole thing wouldn't take more than ten minutes.
M: His class is at 2:30, eh? Well at that time I am going to be on campus anyway, so I can do it for him. What room is his class in?
W: Building 4, room 214. Will you need his office key to get the exams? He's given it to me and I could bring it to you.
M: Actually, that won't be necessary. We have a master key in the math department, so I can get into his office if necessary.
W：Thanks very much, Prof. Winston. David doesn't have another class to teach until Tuesday, and hopefully, he will be able to talk by then. He'll call you as soon as he can. Oh, yes, I almost forgot. Could you put the next assignment on the board, too? It's all the problems on Page 45, and they are due at the next class.
M: No trouble at all. Thanks for passing all the news about David, and please tell him not to worry about anything.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
22. What's wrong with David?
23. What favor does David want someone to do for him?
24. What does Eliza offer to do?
25. What does Eliza almost forget to ask Professor Winston?
