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 center.
Example: You will hear:
You will read:
A) At the office.
B) In a waiting room
C) At the airport.
D) In a restaurant.
From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.
Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]
1. A) The storm took a heavy toll of the lives and property of the fishermen.
B) The speakers thanked the meteorologists for their help.
C) The fishermen got back safe and sound.
D) The fishing boats didn’t set sail because of the bad weather.
2. A) Cars that drive themselves will be very expensive.
B) The woman is planning to buy an intelligent car.
C) The man is working with some engineers on intelligent cars.
D) Most people do not like driving to work
3. A) They’re the only tickets to a well-paid job.
B) They don’t help much in getting a good job.
C) They’re essential in getting promoted.
D) They don’t make much difference as far as the pay is concerned.
4. A) Sacramento is a city inhabited by racial minorities
B) There is no racial tension in Sacramento.
C) Non-white Americans will outnumber white American in 60 years’ time.
D) Americans will live in perfect racial harmony 60 years from now.
5. A) He should look professional and knowledgeable about high technology.
B) He should pay special attention to his personal appearance.
C) He should wear a business suit rather than casual clothes.
D) He should make the interviewer aware of his professional qualities.
6. A) People should to everything possible to prevent it.
B) It will cause a lot of disasters for human beings.
C) People should move to cold, dry regions of the world.
D) It may offer people some opportunities, too.
7. A) She’s waiting for someone.
B) She’s enjoying her coffee.
C)She’s having a chat with the man.
D) She’s inviting the man to sit down.
8. A) The woman is good at writing poetry.
B) The man is complimenting the woman.
C) The woman dislikes the man.
D) The man is horrible insensitive person.
9. A) He often plays golf.
B) He is going to slow down.
C) He always works hard.
D) He is living in poverty.
10. A) She strives for fame.
B) She is very famous.
C) She does a lot of thinking.
D) She lives a very hard life.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear one long dialogue. At the end of dialogue, you will hear some questions. Both the dialogue 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the dialogue you have just heard
11. A) The economy is slowing down..
B) She may not be able to finish college..
C) She may be not able to find a job after college..
D) The tax is going to be raised..
12. A) It is on the verge of bankruptcy..
B) It is improving steadily..
C) It has experienced a rapid increase in its sales..
D) It is going downhill fast.
13. A) She will join the man’s company.
B) She will start her own business.
C) She will stay in her parent’s house.
D) She will try to find a job.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear two 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Passage one
Questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) Nuclear reactors.
B) Fuel cells.
C) Gasoline.
D) Hydrogen.
15. A) It is clean.
B) It is cheap.
C) It produces water.
D) It is safe.
16. A) They will be made of new materials.
B) Luxury cars will become the standard.
C) They will cost a lot more money.
D) They will not arrive all in one piece.
17. A) Traditional cars will disappear from the roads.
B) High-tech cars will coexist with old vehicles.
C) The cost of a car will be much lower than today.
D) All kinds of new technologies will make it into our garages.
Passage two
Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
18. A) She was very kind towards the students.
B) She had racial prejudices.
C) She had a high sense of responsibility..
D) She did not trust some of the teachers.
19. A) To compliment her on her achievements.
B) To test her personally.
C) To give her a copy of the examination paper.
D) To make inquiries about an accident.
20. A) She took her fists and started punching her.
B) She smiled her thanks and backed off.
C) She boiled over with anger and refused her request..
D) She decided to quit the school.
Part II Reading comprehension (35 minutes)
