Part II Listening Comprehension (30 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 1 with a single line through the centre.
注意:此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
1.
A) Laborproblems.
B) Weatherconditions.
C) Anerror in the order.
D)Misplacing of goods.
2.
A) Whatthe woman says makes a lot of sense.
B) Therich are opposed to social welfare.
C) He issympathetic with poor people.
D) Heagrees with Mr. Johnson's views.
3.
A) He willbe practicing soccer.
B) He haswork to finish in time
C) He willbe attending a meeting.
D) He hasa tough problem to solve.
4.
A) Maryshould get rid of her pet as soon as possible.
B) Marywill not be able to keep a dog in the building.
C) Mary isnot happy with the ban on pet animals.
D) Marymight as well send her dog to her relative.
5.
A) Thetwins' voices are quite different.
B) Lisaand Gale are not very much alike.
C) He doesnot believe they are twin sisters.
D) Thewoman seems a bit hard of hearing.
6.
A) Theserious economic crisis in Britain.
B) Apackage deal to be signed in November.
C) Amessage from their business associates.
D) Theirability to deal with financial problems.
7.
A) It isimpossible to remove the stain completely.
B) The manwill be charged extra for the service.
C) The manhas to go to the main cleaning facility.
D)Cleaning the pants will take longer than usual.
8.
A)European markets.
B) Aprotest rally.
C) Luxurygoods.
D) Imported products.
Questions 9 to 12 are based on theconversation you have just heard.
9.
A) He madea business trip.
B) He hada quarrel with Marsha.
C) Hetalked to her on the phone.
D) Heresolved a budget problem.
10.
A) She mayhave to be fired for poor performance.
B) She hasdeveloped some serious mental problem.
C) She isin charge of the firm's budget planning.
D) Shesupervises a number of important projects.
11.
A) Shefailed to arrive at the airport on time.
B) Davidpromised to go on the trip in her place.
C)Something unexpected happened at her home.
D) She wasnot feeling herself on that day.
12.
A) Hefrequently gets things mixed up.
B) He isalways finding fault with Marsha.
C) He hasbeen trying hard to cover for Marsha.
D) He often fails to follow through on his projects.
Questions 13 to 15 are based on theconversation you have just heard.
13.
A) Theyare better sheltered from all the outside temptations.
B) Theyare usually more motivated to compete with their peers.
C) Theyhave more opportunities to develop their leadership skills.
D) Theytake an active part in more extracurricular activities.
14.
A) Itschief positions are held by women.
B) Itsteaching staff consists of women only.
C) Itsstudents aim at managerial posts.
D) Itsstudents are role models of women.
15.
A) It isunder adequate control.
B) It istraditional but colourful.
C) Theyare more or less isolated from the outside world.
D) Theyhave ample opportunities to meet the opposite sex.