Part III Listening Comprehension
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.
11. W: I’d like a satin dress for this summer. It’ll make me look more elegant.
M: Forget about it. It’s one of those catwalk illusions and doesn’t generally translate into reality.
Q: What does the man mean?
12. W: What’s all that smoke coming from your window? I was about to call the fire department.
M: You’re just in time to try my moon cakes. I’m afraid I’ve burned these, but the first batch should be all right.
Q: What can we infer from the conversation?
13. M: Thank you so much for applying to become a Resident Assistant and for coming to this interview today.
W: You’re welcome. I’m so happy to have the opportunity to talk with you and to go through the Resident Assistant process.
Q: What are the two speakers doing?
14. M: Hey, Lee. Did you watch the Super Bowl last Sunday? My favorite team the Patriots won the game in the last 9 seconds.
W: I am a big fan of that team too. The winning field goal was so incredible!
Q: What are the two speakers talking about?
15. M: Are you sure that you really want to be a policewoman? Aren’t you afraid something could happen to you?
W: Relax. I plan to eventually work in Crime Scene Investigation. I’ll only have to spend one year patrolling on the streets.
Q: What is the man concerned about?
16. M: Linda, do you need any help with your luggage? I don’t have to work tomorrow, and I can drive you there if you need.
W: No, thanks. I’ll just bring one carry-on and my backpack. And you should go to the gym to have a workout.
Q: Where is the woman going tomorrow?
17. W: I have eaten in so many restaurants during the last two weeks. The thought of eating out makes me weak.
M: I feel the same way, but it cannot be helped. There’s no way to get out of this invitation.
Q: What is the speakers’ attitude towards eating out?
18. M: I’m sorry to have kept you waiting so long. I didn’t expect the meeting would last for such a long time.
W: It’s OK, Mr. Green. I brought the data you required and the few reference books which may be helpful for your presentation at the conference.
Q: Why did the woman visit the man?
Now you’ll hear two long conversations.
Conversation One
M: Good morning, Doctor Richardson.
W: Good morning. Mr…?
M: Taylor. John Taylor.
