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),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 a waiting room.
C) At the airport.
D) In a restaurant.
From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work
they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at
the office. 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) It will eventually be replaced by the Internet.
B) It now has more readers than ever before.
C) It stimulates people’s desire for learning.
D) It will be hooked onto the Internet.
2. A) She is a successful writer of children’s books.
B) She owes her success to her grade school teacher.
C) She has set an example for mothers with children.
D) She tends to exaggerate so as to arouse children’s curiosity.
3. A) Lack of democracy dampens people’s interest in reading.
B) Reading contributes a great deal to creativity.
C) Reading builds up democratic values.
D) Much pleasure can be derived from reading.
4. A) The spring is warm because of the greenhouse effect.
B) people tend to forget about correct weather forecasts.
C) There is a 50-50 chance of rain.
D) Long-term weather forecasts tend to be unreliable.
5. A) All drugs have side effects.
B) Many fat people have digestive problems.
C) The woman is trying to lose weight by drugs.
D) There is no efficient way of weight control.
6. A) The man does not eat chicken.
B) The woman has some dietary restrictions.
C) The man wants to change the menu.
D) The woman is responsible for food arrangements.
7. A) The man is going to make a phone call.
B) Things are very expensive here due to inflation.
C) The man thinks the charge for a phone call is very low.
D) Long distance calls at a pay phone cost 50 cents a minute.
8. A) Mrs. Jones is fat.
B) The boy never tells lies.
C) The woman is a liar.
D) It is hard to tell truth from falsehood.
9. A) He does not have to be good academically.
B) He must be good at uniting people.
C) He should have specific plans for school activities.
D) He must not fall short of the expectations of the class.
10. A) She works very hard.
B) She won’t be back until next Monday.
C) She is flying to Vermont to ski.
D) She is newly married.
Section B
Directions: In this section you will hear one long dialogue. At the end of
the dialogue, you will hear some questions. Both the dialogue 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 with a single line through the center.
11. A) They are very hospitable.
B) They have a great appetite.
C) They drink a lot of tea.
D) They feel it rude to accept things offered.
12. A) He should ask for a second helping.
B) He should eat all the food offered him by the host.
C) He should refuse the first two offers of food.
D) He should tell the host the food is fantastic
13. A) He should refuse the first time he is offered food.
B) He should refuse the second time he is offered food.
C) He should tell the host that he is full.
D) He should leave some food on his plate.
14. A) They will insist that you eat more.
B) They will believe that you are full.
C) They will think that you are rude.
D) They will offer you a second helping.
Section C
Directions: In this section you will hear two 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 with a single line through the center.
Passage One
Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
15. A) Men lie more often than women.
B) Women lie more often than man.
C) Men and women lie in different ways.
D) People who tell lies are unpopular.
16. A) They found themselves lying to appear competent.
B) They found themselves lying to appear likeable.
C) They found themselves lying much more than they had thought.
D) They found themselves surprised at the way they lied to each other.
17. A) Children tend to lie more than adults.
B) Children are confused as to whether they should always tell the
truth.
C) Children will model their behavior on their parents.
D) Children won’t pretend to like a birthday present they don’t really
like.
Passage Two
Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
18. A) He worked very hard.
B) He didn’t like school at all.
C) He was very naughty.
D) He was very fond of reading.
19. A) Hollywood pictures.
B) The books he read when he was young.
C) The varied experiences he had as young man.
D) The human spirit.
20. A) His books are full of adventure.
B) His books are full of imagination.
C) He encourages observation and care about the world around us.
D) He combines science with fiction in creating his powerful
stories.
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