I. Listening Comprehension (25’)

Section A (10’)

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 it. The conversations and questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the 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. Mary likes running. B. Mary’s still running now.

C. Mary feels better now. D. Mary still has a fever.

2. A. The man should buy some new shoelaces.

B. The man should get rid of his old shoes.

C. The man should use the old shoelaces.

D. The man should wear a pair of new shoes.

3. A. She is doing research with Professor Adams.

B. She is assisting Professor Adams in his teaching.

C. She is looking for an assistant for Professor Adams.

D. She is going to be Professor Adams’ research assistant.

4. A. Leave the building. B. Find Carol’s address.

C. Pay a visit to Carol. D. Phone Carol

5. A. How to deliver a speech. B. How to improve one’s writing.

C. How to practice breathing exercises. D. How to build up one’s physical strength.

6. A. Going swimming relies on the weather. B. The woman has a good idea.

C. It is a nice day to go swimming. D. That is the best place for playing.

7. A. She doesn’t agree with the man.

B. She totally agrees with the man.

C. They should reduce the work force more.

D. They should employ more workers for the job.

8. A. She likes swimming. B. She is not hungry.

C. She likes the man’s idea. D. She has already had supper.

9. A. If the man borrowed the novel. B. If the man has finished reading the novel.

C. When the man is going to read the novel. D. Where the man bought the novel.

10. A. It is easy to learn. B. Few people took it.

C. It is unexpectedly difficult. D. Its content is quite new.