Part I Dialogue Communication (15 minutes, 15 points)
Section A Dialogue Completion
Directions: In this section, you will read 5 short incomplete dialogues between two speakers, each followed by four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the answer that best suits the situation to complete the dialogue. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.
1 Speaker A: I'm afraid I failed the math exam,
Speaker B: , it's not really that bad, is it?
A. Oh, yeah B. No wonder
C. There now D. No good
2. Speaker A: I'd like to arrange a meeting to discuss our new plan. Are you free tomorrow?
Speaker B:
A. I couldn't agree more.
B. I'm quite sure of it.
C. If only I hadn't had a prior engagement.
D. I'm afraid I'm not available until Friday.
3. SpeakerA: Professor Lee, can I come to see you about my presentation this evening?
Speaker B:
A. Yes. Is 8 o'clock a convenient time?
B. Fine. Please come by Bus No. 2.
C. No. Never mind.
D. Oh. That's my pleasure.
4. Speaker A: Thank you so much for the wonderful dinner. Tom and I really enjoyed it.
Speaker B:
A. I'm glad you made it. B. You're quite welcome.
C. I like to share with others. D. You're always my best friends.
5. Speaker A: Well, I have to get back to the office now. It's been really nice talking to you.
Speaker B: See you.
A. Glad to meet you. B. Nice talking to you too.
C. I'll be right back. D. You shouldn't leave.
Section B ' Dialogue Comprehension
Directions: In this section, you will read 5 short conversations between a man and a woman. At the end of each conversation there is a question followed by four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the best answer to the question from the four choices given and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a Single line through the center.
6. Woman: Are you prepared for the exam tomorrow?
Man: Oh, yeah, the exam will be a piece of cake.
Question: What does the man mean?
A. The woman should take exam.
B. The woman shouldn't be concerned.
C. He is not worded about the exam.
D. He eiijoys taking exams,
7. Man: David really has an eye for beauty.
Woman: You can say that again.
Question:~what does the woman mean?
A. David has good eyesight.
B. She agrees with the man.
C. The man should praise David more.
D. The man has said too much about David.
8. Man: Why do you want to move out? You really have a happy life. I do envy you.
Woman: You don't know that I have been over-protected by my mother these years.
I want to spread my own wings.
Question: What does the woman mean?
A. She doesn't love her mother.
B. She wants to be independent.
C. She actually envies the man.
D. She doesn't like family life,
9. Woman: Bill, I want to have a few words with you about your performance in class lately.
Man: I know I've gone down. I just haven't been studying as muchas I ought to.
Question: What is Bill's problem?
A. He doesn't like to perform in class.
B. He doesn't work hard enough.
C. He has gone away lately.
D. He feels depressed.
10. Man: Are you sure Bob and Tim will come to help today?
Woman: No problem. They're men of their words.
Question: What does the woman want to tell the man?
A. Bob and Tim will keep their promise.
B. Bob and Tim are good speakers.
C. Bob and Tim will be on the woman's side.
D. Bob and Tim are very helpful.
Part II Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes, 10 points)
Directions: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.
11. As computer systems become even more sophisticated, the methods of those who exploit the technology.
A. so too do B. as well as
C. likewise D. therefore
12. I was annoyed by my friend who came late for our appointment but did not bother to ask how long I
A. waited B. was waiting
C. have waited D. had been waiting
13. We debated the advantages and disadvantages of filming famous works intended for the theater.
A. absolutely B. conventionally
C. regularly D. originally
14. He said that the medicine the doctor gave him brought to his headache.
A. retreat B. recovery
C. relief D. relaxation
15. Sociologists have long recognized that social tensions are elements of group life.
A. average B. routine
C. normal D. standard
16. In the National Zoo we can find animals that range from large beasts to small birds.
A. a species of B. a group of
C. a variety of D. an amount of
17. Mary had taken pains to that her guests had everything they could possibly want.
A. see B. know
C. feel D. learn
18. Most people in the business world were told, when they began their careers, not to let their resume one page.
A. expand B. exceed
C. expose D. extend
19. A reply will be sent within the next few days along with apology.
A. an honest B. an innocent
C. a generous D. a sincere
20. The destruction of these treasures was a loss for mankind that no amount of money could
A. keep up with B. stand up for
C. put up with D. make up for
21. Long-term use of the drug can the patient's personality.
A. alter B. switch
C. exchange D. substitute
22. The volleyball team has had five victories in the last three years.
A. successive B. excessive
C. subsequent D. eventual
23. A series of attempts made, he came to a successful solution of the problem.
A. to be B. had been
C. were D. having been
24. Manufacturing is Canada's most important economic activity, 17 percent of the workforce.
A. to engage B. being engaged
C. engaging D. engaged
25. Her remarks left me wondering she could have changed so suddenly.
A. when B. how
C. whether D. what
26. Caroline could do but leave although she would have liked to stay and continue talking with him.
A. something B. anything
C. everything D. nothing
27. The boy regretted having spent so much time playing when he
A. should have studied B. had studied
C. was to study D. must study
28. It was during the morning rush hour the bomb exploded.
A. that B. when
C. while D. before
29. I've attached my contact information in the recommendation letter you have further questions.
A. for good B. in order
C. for fear D. in case
30. The boss realized the importance of qualified staff, and urged all to participate in the training seminar.
A. concerning B. the concerning
C. concerned D. the concerned