Part III Listening Comprehension
11-15 CABCA 16-20 BCDBD
21-25 CDCCA 26-30 BDBBD
31-35 BBDCA 36. traps
37. insects 38. infections 39. European 40. sticky
41. expelled 42. harden
43. interferes
44. People can also cause a blockage when they try to clean out their ears — but only push the wax deeper inside
45. They say the wax can be softened with mineral oil, or ear drops
46. Use a device to gently direct water against the wall of the ear canal
Tape Script of Listening Comprehension
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.
11. M: Would you tell Paul I am sorry that I lost his radio?
W: Hadn’t you better tell him yourself?
Q: What does the woman mean?
12. M: I told Jack many times, but he never seemed to listen to me.
W: You’d better save your energy. He never listened to others’ advice.
Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?
13. W: Maybe we are just wasting each other’s time discussing this silly project.
M: Don’t you think we should meet each other halfway?
Q: What does the man mean?
14. W: You see, Tom is buying that expensive ring.
M: Money burns a hole in his pocket. He won’t have any money left within two days.
Q: What can we infer about Tom?
15. M: Did you catch the school bus this morning?
W: I would have if I had gotten up 5 minutes earlier.
Q: What do we know about the woman?
16. M: I’d like to return this textbook. Some pages are missing.
W: You’ll have to see the manager about that.
Q: Where does this conversation most likely take place?
17. W: Mr. Smith, I wonder whether it’s possible for me to take a vacation early next month?
M: Did you fill out a request form?
Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
18. M: Mary is in the basement trying to repair the washing machine.
W: Shouldn’t she be working on her term paper?
Q: What does the woman think Mary should do?
Now you’ll hear two long conversations.
Conversation One
M: This semester has gone so quickly! Our exams are coming to an end.
W: Yes, I’m so excited about the coming winter vacation. I have made all the arrangements for my vacation.
M: What are you planning to do?
W: Well, my family and I have a trip planned to Hawaii. It will be a great place to spend such a cold winter. Besides, we’ve been talking about going there for years, and we finally went to an agent and planned the whole thing out.
M: Wow! That does sound exciting. I am also dreaming about a trip there, but unfortunately, I have never had a chance.
W: I’m sure you’ll be able to go sometime soon. So, what’s your plan for the winter holiday? |
