M: Yes, and it's caused a lot of controversy. Some of the ranchers even want to destroy the buffalo herds.

W: That's awful! Have they made much progress with the research?

M: So far, they've been collecting tissue samples from dead buffalo to see if the bacteria's present.

W: I'd really be interested in working on this. You know I've been researching diseased animal populations...

M: That's why I thought of you...I took the liberty of mentioning your name to my friend. She's hoping you'll be able to spend the whole summer out there.

W: Well, I was going to work on my thesis a lot in July, but I'm sure my adviser wouldn't want me to pass up this opportunity.

Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

Q19. What did the professor want to talk to Ann about?

Q20. According to the professor, why is the buffalo population increasing?

Q21. Why does the professor think Ann would be interested in going to Yellowstone?

Long Conversation two

W: Hmm, hi.

M: Hi, I’m going door to door tonight to tell people about the Student Action Union. Do you have a few minutes?

W: Sure. You know, I think I read something in the newspaper last week.

M: Yeah, there was an article about us in the last issue. See, we are trying to protect and preserve some of the open spaces on campus.

W: That’s right. You are the group that’s opposing the extension of the parking lot next to Darwin Hall, right?

M: That’s us. We just feel it is important to save some of the natural beauty of the campus. Some of those trees are hundreds of years old.

W: It’s a pretty spot. My friends and I had picnics over there by the stream.

M: Then you understand how we feel. We are going to organize a protest on Thursday afternoon to get the administration to reconsider the parking lot plan.

W: Well, I have a class on Thursday afternoon.

M: But maybe you could sign this appeal letter. We are going to submit it to the administration to demonstrate how the students feel about this.

W: Sure, let me get a pen and I will sign it.

M: I have a pen right here. And let me leave you this booklet about the Student Action Union. Maybe you could come to some of our meetings. We get together once a month.

W: Yeah,, I'd like to know more about your group. Let me know when the next meeting is and I will try to be there.

Questions 22-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

22. how did the woman know about the Student Action Union?

23.Why is the Student Action Union opposing the parking lot plan?

24. What is the Student Action Union going to do on Thursday?

25. what will the woman probably do on Thursday afternoon?

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.