2. Talks and Conversations
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks and conversations. After each
of these, you will hear a few questions. Listen carefully because you will hear the talk or
conversation and questions ONLY ONCE. When you hear a question read the four answer
choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have
chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.
Questions 11-14
11. (A) At a stationery counter.
(B) At a reception desk of a hotel.
(C) In the immigration office of an airport.
(D) In the visa office of an embassy.
12. (A) He has lost his own pen.
(B) He wants to get into conversation with her.
(C) He cannot find one nearby.
(D) He has left his pen in Room 803.
13. (A) Monday. (B) Tuesday.
(C) Wednesday. (D) Thursday.
14. (A) He asks the porter to carry his suitcase to his room.
(B) He wants a morning call at 7 o'clock the next day.
(C) He thinks the woman at the reception is very helpful.
(D) He puts the woman's pen in his pocket by mistake.
Questions 15-18
15. (A) We should not take our ability to listen for granted.
(B) We should have the right listening style for a particular situation.
(C) We should try different listening styles one after another.
(D) We should be faithful to one listening style all the time.
16. (A) Two. (B) Three.
(C) Four. (D) Five.
17. (A) When we are attending an English language course.
(B) When we are watching an interesting TV program.
(C) When we are enjoying the murmuring of a brook.
(D) When we are listening for a friend's voice in a crowd.
18. (A) When we are touring around an opera house.
(B) When we are watching a TV series.
(C) When we are appreciating background music in a restaurant.
(D) When we are attending a lecture at college.
Questions 19-22
19. (A) They are dominating.
(B) They are not respectable.
(C) The are persuasive.
(D) They are very helpful.
20. (A) Because she takes up a part-time job.
(B) Because she works with the government.