1. Listening Comprehension

Section A

Directions: In Section A, you 'will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the question will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and a question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.

1. A. He will give the woman some tips on the game.

B. The woman has good reason to quit the game.

C. He is willing to play chess with the woman.

D. The woman should go on playing chess.

2.A. The man can forward the mail to Mary.

B. She can call Mary to take care of the mail.

C. Mary probably knows Sally's new address.

D. She would like to resume contact with Sally.

3. A. His handwriting has a unique style.

B. His notes are not easy to read.

C. He did not attend today’s class.

D. He is very pleased to be able to help.

4. A. The man had better choose another restaurant.

B. The new restaurant is a perfect place for dating.

C. The new restaurant caught her fancy immediately.

D. The man has good taste in choosing the restaurant.

5 A. He has been looking forward to spring.

B. He has been waiting for the winter sale.

C. He will clean the woman's boots for spring.

D. He will help the woman put things away.

6. A. The woman is rather forgetful.

B. The man appreciates the woman's help.

C. The man often lends books to the woman.

D. The woman often works overtime at weekends,

7. A. Go to work on foot.                B. Take a sightseeing trip.

C. Start work earlier than usual.           D. Take a walk when the weather is nice.

8. A. The plane is going to land at another airport.

B. All flights have been delayed due to bad weather.

C. Temporary closing has disturbed the airport’s operation.

D. The airport’s management is in real need of improvement.

9. A. One box of books is found missing.    B. Some of the boxes arrived too late.

C. Replacements have to be ordered.       D. Some of the books are damaged.

10. A. The man will pick up Professor Johnson at his office.

B. The man did not expect his paper to be graded too soon.

C. Professor Johnson has given the man a very high grade,

D. Professor Johnson will talk to each student in his office.