I. Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1.A. A hotel B. A shopping center C. A traffic light D. A bus stop
2.A. 5:00 B. 4:45 C. 5:15 D. 4:10
3.A. Cook B. Shop assistant C. Saleswoman D. Waitress
4.A. Parent and child B. Policeman and witness
C. Bus driver and passenger D. Receptionist and guest
5.A. She is not interested in movies. B. She thinks it is good news.
C. She is too busy to go to the cinema. D. She has no idea about the news.
6.A. It’s good for health to have some idea cream.
B. He can’t eat any snacks because of his toothache.
C. He doesn’t believe in what the doctor says.
D. He can’t eat ice cream though he feels hot.
7.A. Nervous B. Surprised C. Calm D. Happy
8.A. Trying to draw a map. B. Painting the dining room.
C. Discussing a house plan. D. Cleaning the kitchen.
9.A. He has an ear problem. B. He never listens.
C. He has never missed a meeting. D. He has something important to do.
10.A. She can’t say much about her travel. B. She didn’t see the advertisement.
C. She speaks highly of the advertisement. D. She doesn’t like her travel very much.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Because he wanted to stay connected with nature.
B. Because he thought farming was a promising job.
C. Because he was tired of being a chef.
D. Because he found farming interesting.
12.A. Giving some financial support. B. Offering specialized business training.
C. Promoting farm foods. D. Providing the link with the landowners.
13.A. Many Americans have developed a taste for fresh local foods.
B. More people in America tend to choose farming as a job than before.
C. Local governments in America encourage people to take up farming as a job.
D. The United States is among the world’s leading agricultural nations.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14.A. Famous creative individuals.B. A major scientific discovery.
C. The mysteriousness of creativity.D. Creativity as shown in arts.
15.A. Creative imagination.B. Logical reasoning.
C. Natural curiosity. D. Critical thinking.
16.A. It is beyond ordinary people.B. It is part of everyday life.
C. It is yet to be fully understood.D. It is a unique human nature.
Section C
Directions: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each blank.
A Police Record
Witness’ name: __17__
Robbery scene: A __18__ store
Information about the robber
Height: __19__ feet
Hair color: Dark
Age: Around 30
Clothes: A dark __20__ and a light shirt.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each blank.What is the name of the course?__21__
What problem does the woman have?She __22__ the reference books.
What is the reasonable excuse for extension?Extensions are usually given to students who __23__.
What is the Professor’s final decision?The woman is allowed another __24__ to prepare her assignment.