Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)
Section A
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.
注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 2上作答。
11. A) Two blocks. B) Five blocks.
C) Three blocks. D) Four blocks.
12. A) He suggests that she buy the sweater in another color.
B) He suggests that she buy a jacket instead of the sweater.
C) He suggests that she buy the sweater at its original price.
D) He suggests that she buy the sweater on Friday.
13. A) It was cleaned.
B) There was a large sale.
C) The employees had to work very late.
D) There was a robbery.
14. A) Be a bad boy. B) Eat too fast.
C) Go to a game. D) Skip his lunch.
15. A) A salesman. B) A telephone repairman.
C) A plumber. D) An electrician.
16. A) She didn’t understand what Eva was saying.
B) Eva should have been more active.
C) Eva didn’t seem to be nervous at all during her presentation.
D) Eva needs training in public speaking lessons.
17. A) Whether to change his job.
B) Asking for a higher salary.
C) Accepting a new secretary.
D) Getting a better position.
18. A) He could help her with the problems.
B) He could go out together with her.
C) She should go out for a while.
D) She should do the problems herself.
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. A) In an apartment complex.
B) In a hotel.
C) At a friend’s house.
D) He just arrived today and does not have a place to sleep yet.
20. A) The size does not matter to him.
B) He needs a place with two bedrooms.
C) He just wants to share a place with other students.
D) He needs a very large apartment.
21. A) Proximity to the university.
B) Benefits that his wife and child would enjoy.
C) Cost.
D) Size.
22. A) Lack of air conditioning.
B) Distance from the university.
C) Cost.
D) Lack of laundry facilities close by.
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23. A) It needs cleaning.
B) It needs regular servicing.
C) It needs a new battery.
D) It was ruined by water.
24. A) $3.99. B) $5.50. C) $6.99. D) $9.50.
25. A) The shop guarantees the battery for a year.
B) The man will clean it at no extra.
C) The man can repair watches very quickly.
D) The shop is offering a special discount.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 2上作答。
Passage One
Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26. A) It ruined many houses. B) The truck killed it.
C) It was stuck in the middle of the road. D) It bit the lorry.
27. A) The cat owner. B) The cat. C) The truck driver. D) A farmer.
28. A) In the house. B) In the kitchen. C) Beside a river. D) In a river.
29. A) A nice apple. B) A good-looking toy.
C) A meal. D) A coat.
Passage Two
Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.
30. A) People cannot live without automobiles.
B) Many cars violate the regulations.
C) Cars cause health problems.
D) Many American people work in cars.
31. A) Because of the air pollution. B) Because of the heavy traffic.
C) Because of the accidents. D) Because of the less walk.
32. A) Reduce the population. B) Solve the man-made problems.
C) Smooth the heavy traffic. D) Limit the number of automobiles.
Passage Three
Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
33. A) Natural changes in four seasons.
B) The effect of season on human thinking.
C) How to improve our mental ability.
D) If it is reasonable to spend holidays in summer.
34. A) Warm. B) Hot. C) Cold. D) Moderate.
35. A) People are least clever in spring.
B) Temperature has some effect on human thinking.
C) People tend to be intelligent in summer.
D) People’s intelligence does not vary with seasons.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.
注意：此部分试题在答题卡2上；请在答题卡2上作答。
