Part I      Listening Comprehension   (20 minutes)

Section A

Directions:    In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

Example:    You will hear:

                  You will read:

                        A) At the office.

                        B) In the waiting room.

                        C) At the airport.

                        D) In a restaurant.

From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.

Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]

1.   A) The man enjoys traveling by car.

      B) The man lives far from the subway.

      C) The man is good at driving.

      D) The man used to own a car.

2.   A) Tony should continue taking the course.

      B) She approves of Tony’s decision.

      C) Tony can choose another science course.

      D) She can’t meet Tony so early in the morning.

3.   A) She has to study for the exam.

      B) She is particularly interested in plays.

      C) She’s eager to watch the new play.

      D) She can lend her notes to the man.

4.   A) They will be replaced by on-line education sooner or later.

      B) They will attract fewer kids as on-line education expands.

      C) They will continue to exist along with on-line education.

      D) They will limit their teaching to certain subjects only.

5.   A) Most students would like to work for a newspaper.

      B) Most students find a job by reading advertisements.