全新四级听力杨世登1-8，第一学期课外辅导

全新四级听力杨世登1-8，第一学期课外辅导 PRACTICE TEST ONE PART I DICTATION ,15 MIN., Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to your times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning? For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at the normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE PART II LISTENING COMPEREHENSION ,15 MIN, In section A, Band C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Make the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet. SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 1. What’s wrong with the room the man and woman are living in now? A. It is too high and dark. B. It is hot and damp C. It has a car park view. D. It is a basement apartment. 2. Which of the following does the $650 apartment NOT have? A. A bedroom. B. A skylight. C. A terrace. D. A kitchen. 3. What can we infer about the woman? 1 A. She does not like the man. B. She does not have a good temper. C. She is careful about spending. D. She enjoys living where they are. Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 4. Where does the conversation take place? A. At the airport. B. In a ticket office. C. In the luggage room. D. At Gate12. 5. What’s the woman’s job? A. Policewoman. B. Airline clerk. C. Security personnel. D. Air hostess. 6. What can we know about the man from this conversation? A. He likes all kinds of rocks. B. He has traveled a lot. C. He does not mind smoking. D. He only goes to exhibits. Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 7. Why is Janet worried? A. Her ideas are not new. B. The remaining time is not enough for her. C. Her typing is too slow. D. She has not any ideas for the composition. 8. Which of the following places has NOT Janet been to? A. The Holy Land. B. South Africa. 2 C. North Africa. D. Egypt. 9. When did Janet go to those places? A. Winter of the last year B. Two weeks ago C. Last winter D. Last summer 10. According to the conversation, which of the following is TRUE? A. The man doesn’t seem to be warn-hearted. B. The woman is worrying about time. C. The man is working on a research project. D. The man is taking an English class. SECTION B PASSAGES In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Question 11 to13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 second to answer the question. Now listen to the passage 11. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Foods are rich in nutrients. B. Some potentially harmful substances have been added to food. C. Many foods we eat now have a negative effect on our health. D. Certain diseases are related to food. 12. ______percent of all human illnesses is related to diet. A. 40 B.60 C.80 D.90 13. Farmers administer drugs to animals______. A. to preserve the flavor of meats B. to preserve the color of meats 3 C. to medical purpose only D. to fatten the animals to earn more money. Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the passage. 14. What is the main idea of the passage? A. To tell an anecdote about ballooning. B. To advertise a new sport. C. To give information on sport. D. To recommend a new sport. 15. What is the usual time of take-off for a balloon flight? A. Soon after sunrise B. A couple of hours after sunrise. C. Raining pr windy days. D. Right before sunrise. 16. What is necessary for a balloon flight? A. Special outfit for ballooning. B. Regular outdoor clothing. C. Boots or shoes designed specially for ballooning. D. Oxygen tank. 17. What do we learn from the passage about ballooning? A. It's best for business B. It is becoming increasingly expensive. C. It can only be done in summer. 4 D. It's considered to be rather special. Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the passage. 18. What is the main subject of the passage? A. Credit card fraud. B. Online shopping. C. Safety of online payment. D. Internet safety 19. What is said about MasterCard's product? A. It safeguards user information. B. It gives security tips regarding online shopping. C. Its credit limit is lower than regular Master Cards D. It is accepted at major US department stores. 20. What is recommended if you want to buy a TV set on a website? A. Ask about rules of on-line purchase first. B. Check the security of the website. C. E-mail your credit card information to the site. D. Tell the site your password before placing an order. SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 21. The two suspected militants were killed in Saudi Arabia because____. A. they were linked to a car bombing B. they once held some people as hostages C. they attacked some Saudi policemen D. they harbored suspected terrorists in the port city of khobar 5 22. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. The two suspected militants were trapped in the eastern port of khobar. B. both militants disguised as women. C. 22 oil workers died in the current crisis. D The two suspected militants were killed after they began opening fire. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 23. The meeting held Thursday will be focused on_______. A. increasing oil production B. solving the Middle East crisis C. expanding the trade between the OPEC members D. discussing oil-supplies and prices 24. Which country has made an effort to boost oil output? A. Iran. B. Lebanon. C. Saudi Arabia. D. Kuwait. 25. According to the news, a key reason for the recent rise in petrol price is probably_______. A. that oil production has been affected by the Middle East crisis. B. that many OPEC member countries have reduced their output. C. that people fear oil production might be hurt by the Middle East crisis. D. that the worldwide demand for petrol has exceeded the output. Questions 26 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 26. Hoe long has President Bush stayed in Europe? A. A week. B. five days. C. Four days. D. Three days. 27. Mr. Bush held talks with President Chirac to______. 6 A. talk France into joining the reconstruction of Iraq B. solve their differences over the war in Iraq C. reaffirm their commitment to rebuilding Iraq D. discuss the G8 summit agenda 28. Which is his last stop in Europe? A. Paris B. London. C. Rome D. Madrid. Questions 29 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 29. Aid flights to_______ areas in Haiti have been suspended. A. insect-stricken B. flood-stricken C. fire-stricken D. earthquake-stricken 30. Which is the reason for the suspension of the aid flight? A. The helicopters need essential maintenance. B. The multinational force will be pulled out soon for another mission. C. The victims no longer need the assistance. D. The aid materials are out of stock. Now listen to the news. PRACTICE TEST TWO PART?DICTATION [15MIN.] Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 7 _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ PART ? LISTENINGCOMPREHENSION [15MIN.] In section A, B and C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet. SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 1to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation. You will be given 15 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the conversation. 1. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. In a furniture shop. B. In a department store. C. In a hardware shop. D. In a supermarket. 2. How much is the item the woman wants? A. $12.50 B. $13 C. $ 9.50. D. $ 15.50. 3. What can be inferred about the item? A. They are extremely expensive. B. They are in abundant supply. C. They are very useful and popular. D. They are easy to buy. Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the conversation. 4. When the conversation started, Professor Green was________. A. tired B. angry C. sleepy D. pleased 5. The student has already studied_________. A. Beijing Opera B. Tang Dynasty Drama 8 C. Modern Chinese Drama D. United States Poetry 6. From the courses he has taken, we can infer that the student_________. A. is interested in Chinese history B. is interested in literature C. is interested in modern poetry D. is interested in western drama 7. What would the student probably do if the course descriptions don’t match? A. Take the course again. B. Go to another college. C. Beg the registrar. D. Take an exam. Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 8. Why does the man dislike camping? A. Sleeping outdoors scares him. B. He is too lazy. C. He is too big to fit in any tent. D. He hates cooking outside. 9. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a shortcoming of the youth hostel? A. Shared kitchen with others. B. Shared sleeping room with others. C. Shared food and drinking water. D. No private spaces. 10. What are these two people talking about? A. Which city to go to in the coming holidays. 9 B. Where to live in the holidays. C. What kind of hotel to stay in. D. When to start their trip. SECTION B PASSAGES In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage. 11. Your blood pressure will not go up________ A. when you read a sentence aloud B. when the man you talk to is your boss C. if you’re in a quiet environment and saying prayers D. if you’re nervous 12. The relaxation therapy requires a patient to_______ A. take effective drugs to control his blood pressure B. control everyday stress C. do less and say less] D. think less and sleep more 13. Which of the following is TRUE about the relaxation therapy? A. It needs a new kind of medicine. B. It has the same effect as blood-pressure pill. C. It can’t replace blood-pressure pills. D. It is working and can be improved. Questions 14 to 16 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions Now listen to the passage. 10 14. What is the passage mainly about? A. Information about learning to drive in the US. B. Information about tests for a driver’s license. C. Information about the driving skills needed. D. Information about driving education in high school. 15. The students attend the driving course ________. A. in the second term B. in the summer school of the second academic year C. in the last school year D. in the last summer course of high school 16. Which of the following is NOT needed to get a driver’s license? A. 60 hours of driving practice. B. Passing the written test on regulations. C. Reaching the appropriate age to drive. D. Passing the driver’s education course offered in high school. Questions 17 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage. 17. Who are more likely to suffer from sub health? A. Middle-aged or elderly people. B. People who work in management positions. C. Students. D. Women on diet. 18. How to prevent yourself from falling into a state of sub health? 11 A. Work les. B. Sleep more. C. Keep relaxed and exercises regularly. D. Take some medicine. 19. What is the expert’s advice regarding diet? A. Stay away from meat. B. Have meals with less salt and more sugar. C. Have a balanced diet. D. Take pills containing vitamins and trace elements. 20. Which symptom of sub health is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. Lack of energy. B. Poor memory. C. Getting angry easily. D. Headache. SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Question 21 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news. 21. How much would Argentina repay to the bond holders? A. 100 billion dollars. B. 53 billion dollars. C. 43 billion dollars. D. 57 billion dollars. Questions 22 to 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news 22. According to the original plan, the goal to reduce African poverty should be accomplished _______. A. by 2147 B. by 2050 C. by 2047 D. by 2015 23. What’s the major task facing Africa over the next decade? A. To invest more money into the education. 12 B. To boost investment in basic infrastructure. C .To meet people’s basic living needs. D. To achieve a 10% annual growth. 24. If the goal is attained, poverty in Africa will be reduced by ________. A. 7%~8% B. 25% C. 50% D. 100% Question 25 is basic on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news. 25. Only _______of the ivory seized by the Spanish police were legally bought by the workshop owner. A.1/3 B. 1/4 C. 1/5 D. 1/6 Question 26 and 27 are based on the following news. At the end of the news, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 26. The woman was hit by debris and injured ________. A. her legs and back B. her head and legs C. her head and back D. her back and hands 27. Which of the following is NOT true according to the news? A. The woman was hurt after the second tower of the Trade Center collapsed. B. The woman has received the award of over 8 million dollars. C. The award has been given only to the survivors of he attacks in New York. D. The award given to the woman is the largest so far. Questions 28 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 28. The veterans have been gathering in Normandy to mark the______ anniversary of the D-Day landings. A. 50th B. 15th C.60th D16th 13 29. D-Day Landings are historically significant in that_______. A. it proved a foothold for the allied forces B. it delivered the Nazis one final blow C. it was a sign of bond between allied nations D. it indicated that the Nazis forces had been driven out of Europe 30. Which of the following is TRUE according to the news? A. Normandy is in the southeastern part of France. B. Both British and American forces were involved in the landing operations. C. The D-Day Landings occurred in July 1944. D. About 500 American parachutists also attended the ceremony. PRACTICE TEST THREE PART?DICTATION 【15 MIN】 Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to your times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning? For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at the normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE _ PART ? LISTENING COMPREHENSION 【15 MIN】 In section A, B and C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet. 14 SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 1 to 3 based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions Now listen to the conversation. 1. What is the woman? A. She is a student B. she is a teacher C. She is a shooter D. She is a vet 2. According to the doctor what are the probable causes of her illness? A. Junk food, cats or dogs. B. Dogs or some kind of virus. C. Virus infection or bad junk food. D. Diet, virus or allergy. 3. Before the woman sees the doctor, she . A. has taken some medicines B. has raised a pet cat C. has waited for over four weeks D. has asked her roommate for help Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversations. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 4. Which of the following does NOT describe Richard? A. Hardworking. B. Gifted. C. Insane. D. Single. 15 5. Why should the woman mention her friend Alice? A. She does not like the man’s topic. B. She is interested in matchmaking. C. She is interested in being Richard’s friend. D. She wants to see Alice. 6. From their conversation, we can infer that Alice . A. is a blonde B. is single C. is an athlete D. is not very lively 7. What did the man and the woman decide to do? A. Have a party when Richard comes. B. Play tennis when Richard comes. C. Dine out with Richard when he comes. D. Invite Alice over when Richard comes. Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 8. If a passenger loses his ticket, he can get a new one . A. by producing his bus ticket B. by filling out a form C. by paying half-price for the new ticket D. by showing his receipt 9. From the dialog, we get the impression that the professor 16 A. puts everything in his briefcase B. smokes a lot C. is a good organizer D. has a poor memory 10. How would you describe the woman? A. Helpful. B. Careless. C. Amusing. D. Lucky. SECTION B PASSAGES In this section, you will hear several passages .Listen to passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 11 to 14 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage. 11. What is this passage mainly about? A. Women’s place in society. B. How the London Stock Exchange functioned in 1971. C. How women managed to get full membership of the stock exchange. D. How women were gradually. 12. What is the London Stock Exchange famous for? A. Its favorable location. B. Its policy of opening its door to women. C. Its men-only policy. D. Its long history. 17 13. When did the women start to the London Stock Exchange? A. 1971 B. 1973 C. 1976 D. 1977 14. Why were women finally allowed to work in the London Stock Exchange? A. Because of the campaign for equal rights for women. B. Because female employees have been struggling for full memberships. C. Because typists and telephone operators were needed. D. Because the new floor was put into use. Questions 15 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage. 15. According to the report, how many countries lack water now? A. 18 B. 28 C. 46 D. At lease 47 16. How many people will be affected by the water shortage by the year 2025? A. Three hundred and thirty-five million. B. 3,000,000,000. C. 60% of the world population. D. Thirteen thousand million. 17. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a result of water shortage? 18 A. Health problems. B. More international conflicts. C. A show development in economy. D. Population explosion. Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage. 18. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Men and women talk different languages. B. Little girls’ conversation is less clear. C. Men talk most and interrupt other speakers more. D. Women are naturally more helpful. 19. What are women more likely to do in private conversations? A. To say something less clear. B. To express more doubts. C. To explore the power structure of a relationship. D. To establish and test friendship. 20. What is a man likely to do when he teachers a woman? A. Establish statues. B. Show the woman he is more knowledgeable. C. Take a sharing way. D. Encourage the student to join in. SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Questions 21 to 22 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 19 21. Donors were frustrated because . A. the conflict between Palestine and Israel seemed to be an unsolvable one B. they have donated too much to the refugees C. there was no need for them to donate D. they didn’t get what they wanted 22. The meeting was held . A. in Sweden B. in Geneva C. in Israel D. at the UN headquarters Questions 23 to 25are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 23. The organization investigated by Afghan Security Forces is suspected of involvement in . A. trafficking women and children B. kidnapping children C. killing children D. drug dealing 24. So far, boys have been freed by the police. A. 4 B. 10 C. 6 D. 2 25. The suspects are held accountable for all of the following but . 20 A. showing the bodies to the boys B. forcing the boys to do all kinds of work C. removing the internal organs from some boys’ bodies D. warning the 2 boys against any thought of escape Questions 26 to 27 are based on the following news. At the end of the passage, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 26. The ice samples examined in the research were taken from . A. the Atlantic B. the Arctic C. the Antarctica D. the Pacific 27. According to the news, which is the reason for the greenhouse effect? A. Human activities are distorting the global climate. B. The area of the forests is diminishing. C. The other planets’ activities have affected the climate D. The ozone layer has been destroyed. Questions 28 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news 28. The G8 summit has decided to assist the world’s poorest countries by . A. eliminating all of their debts to the IMF and the World Bank B. donating a large amount of money to them C. doing further work on debt relief D. sending aid workers to those countries 29. Most of the nations benefiting from the debt relief program are from . 21 A. Africa B. Latin America C. South Asia D. the Middle East 30. The debt relief initiative was intended to . A. relieve people’s heavy burden in those poor countries B. enable the poor countries to divert the resources to programs such as education and health C. stimulate the beneficiaries’ economy D. enable them to set aside enough money for food PRACTICE TEST FOUR PART I DICTATION ,15 MIN., Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to your times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning? For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence-by-sentence, or phrase-by-phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at the normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE PART II LISTENING COMPEREHENSION ,15 MIN, In section A, Band C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Make the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet. SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then 22 answer the questions that follow. Questions 1to 4 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 1. Why did the police stop the woman’s car? A. She was speeding B. It was a busy intersection C. The women had not a license D. The car was not registered 2. Which of the following parts of the car is broken? A. The windshield B. The break lights C. The steering wheel D. The odometer 3. When the officer found that the women license has expired, the woman________. A. tired to escape B. admitted her fault C. argued with the officer D. tried to change his mind 4. When the woman talked about cash in the end, she was _______. A. trying to buy more tickets B. trying to pay less C. trying to bribe the officer D. trying to repair her car Questions 5 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 5. Which sport is the woman interested in? A. Basketball B. Tennis C. Netball D. Badminton 6. Through telephone booking, a person can book the facility __________. A. 9:00,11:30 a.m. on Saturday B. 7:00__9:00 p.m. on Tuesday C. 5:00___6:30 p.m. on Sunday 23 D. 2:00___ 4:30 P.m. on Sunday 7. In order to book the facility, people must call _________. A. 7493377 B. 7943307 C. 7943397 D.7943007 Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 8. What does the woman want to do? A. Change her job . B. Become an accountant. C. Become a traveler. D. Work in a school. 9. The woman’s working experience is __________. A. unsuccessful B. rewarding C. very limited D. diversified 10. This conversation is ____________. A. a performance rating B. a job interview C. a casual talk D. part of a business course SECTION B PASSAGES In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Question 11 to13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 11. What is the passage mainly about? A. Being absent-minded is serious and dangerous. B. Being forgetful all the time is understandable. C. Forgetfulness is natural at times. D. How to protect yourself from memory“tickets”. 12. What should you do to have a good memory? A. Learn effective ways to remember things. 24 B. Make a conscious effort to practice and exercise. C. Never stop learning. D. Never give up trying. 13. What can we infer from the passage? A, We are amused by our own acts of absent-mindedness. `B. We are tired of stories about absent-minded professors. C. Memory tricks are nothing dangerous. D. We can’t hear enough stories about forgetful professors Question 14 to16 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 14. The passage is devoted to the discussion of _________. A. a new medical instrument B. a new type of talking machine C. a new type of cash machine D, National Cash Registers 15. To get cash out in the 21st century, you __________. A. need a bank card B. will have to put in your PIN C. your fingerprint will be verified by the ATM D. just need to look directly at teller machine 16. How many noticeable characteristics are there in the eye structure? A. 40 B.256 C. 1012 D.1020 Questions 17 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 25 17. How do the “old rich” get richer? A. Through the social Register. B. Through speculation. C. By investing their inherited wealth. D. By collecting paintings and sculptures. 18. What do the lower upper class and other classes have in common? A. They are not wealthier than the old rich. B. They have a thirst for money. C. They have no interest in arts. D. They are conscious of being members of the upper class !9. Why is the upper class also called the out-of-sight class? A. They stay away from the general public. B. They spend most of their time abroad. C. They move frequently from place to place. D. They don't communicate with any other people. 20. What can we learn from the passage? A. The upper class is powerful and influential. B. The upper class collects rare books to make money. C. The upper class holds all top government positions. D. The “old rich” make much more money than the “new rich’. SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 26 21. How many vehicles will Mitsubishi recall in total? A. 555,000. B .450, 000 C.620, 000 D.170, 000 22. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A. Mitsubishi was not aware of the defects in its vehicles before. B. Mitsubishi has never tried to conceal the facts. C. Mitsubishi was said to have repaired some of the defects in secret. D. Now 169 faults have been found in its vehicles. Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 23. What’s the aim of international conference in pairs? A. Dealing with the Internet hate groups. B. Cracking down on the International hate groups. C. Preventing the spread of computer virruses on the Internet. D. Implementing an agreement on European security. 24. What is the effect of the extremists’ activities? A. People feel worried about their behavior. B. They have undermined the Internet’s role of promoting communication and understanding. C. They have made bad examples for the adolescents. D. They have made provoked a debate on the limits to freedom of speech. Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 25. The language was spoken for at least 400 years in _________China. A. northeastern B. central and southern C. northwestern D. central and western 27 26. Of the speakers of this unique language, _________is /are still alive. A. Only one woman B. Only one man C. Some women D. None Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 27. Why do the parents send their children to work as domestic laborers? A. They want the children to earn money for them. B. They are too poor to feed the children. C. They hope the children will get some experience. D. They don’t have time to take care of them. 28. Which of the following statements about the child labors’ conditions is NOT true? A. They are frequently abused. B. They always work very long hours. C. They could receive a little education. D. They are often not paid. 29. Where does Hurricane Francis strike first? A. The Bahamas. B. The west coast of Florida C. The east coast of Florida. D. The Caribbean 30. What will people in Florida do to deal with the hurricane? A. School and stores will still be open 28 B. They will leave their homes C. They will stop doing everything D. They will store food and water. PRACTICE TEST FIVE PART I DICTATION ,15 MIN., Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to your times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning? For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at the normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE PART II LISTENING COMPEREHENSION ,15 MIN, In section A, Band C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Make the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet. SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 1. Where are these two people when they are talking? A. At an airport of Hong Kong. B. In Ottawa. C. Aboard an airplane. D. In Malaysia. 29 2. The woman traveled by plane________. A. a lot in Malaysia B. for the first time ever C. several times to Hong Kong D. only on holidays 3. What can conclude about the man’s son and daughter-in-law? A. They love to travel by car. B. They are members of a travel club. C. They like hitchhiking. D. They live in the Grand Canyon. Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 4. Which of the following does NOT describe the man? A. He is out of shape. B. He stays up very late. C. He exercises often. D. He likes fatty foods. 5. How old is the man? A. Around 40. B. Almost 25. C. About 35. D. In his 50s. 6. Why doesn’t the woman like the man’s idea of joining the basket ball team? A. It might make him fatter. ` B. It might be harmful for him. C. It might let him down. D. It might increase his appetite. 7. The woman_________. A. agrees with the man B. watches the man’s diet closely C. dislikes the TV programs D. wants the man to be healthier Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 30 8. What is the probable relationship between the man and woman? A. They are friends. B. They are a couple. C. They are colleagues. D. They are roommates. 9. The woman’s memory_______. A. is better than that of the man B. used to be good C. is not good at numbers D. is in a complete mess 10. What of the following statements is NOT true about Linda? A. She is a friend of the speakers. B. She has her office. C. She is mad about parties. D. She has her secretary. SECTION B PASSAGES In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Question 11 to14 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 11. What conclusion can we draw about factors affecting intelligence? A. Birth is more relevant to one’s intelligence than environment. B. Environment plays a more important role than environment. C. Birth and environment are both important. D. Neither birth nor environment really matters. 12. Which of the following is TRUE? 31 A. A child born with low intelligence stands a small chance of becoming a genius. B. A child born with low intelligence will become a genius through special education. C. A child living in rich and varied surroundings tends to be more intelligent. D. A child living in a boring situation will not develop his intelligence at all. 13. Who are likely to have similar degrees of intelligence? A. Two identical twins educated in different environments. B. People who are neither in close contact nor related. C. People who don’t live in close contact but are closely related. D. People who live in close contact though not related. 14. This passage is written to_________. A. emphasize the importance of environment on intelligence development B. argue that factories should beautify the dull setting C. explain how birth and environment influence intelligence D. support the view that both birth and environment influence intelligence Question 15 to17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 15. Why did some people isolate their computers? A. They wanted to safeguard secrets. B. They were guarding against a virus. C. They didn’t need shared information. D. There were trying to rid their computers of huge quantities of useless data. 16. What does the virus do once inside a computer? A. It automatically deletes files on the hard disk. 32 B. It turns the computer on and off. C. It takes over the computer and gives instructions. D. It will shut down the computer immediately. 17. Which of the following doesn’t describe the virus? A. It’s meant to penetrate the FBI’s information system. B. It hasn’t caused serious damage to the Pentagon. C. It is programmed to trigger on Wednesday night. D. It is disguised as a message. Question 18 to20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 18. What does the speaker mainly discuss? A. The safety record of the railroad industry. B. The reasons railroad regulations were changed. C. The financing of railroad construction. D. The evolution of the railroad industry. 19. What development caused a decline in the use of railroads? A. The use of oversized freight containers. B. Safety problems with railroad tracks. C. The growth of the automotive industry. D. The high cost of meeting environmental regulations. 20. What is one reason why the railroad industry is gaining public support? A. It contributes less to air pollution than other kinds of transportation. B. Its competitors are inconsiderate of customers. 33 C. It preserves a traditional way of doing business. D. It creates personal fortunes for investors. SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 21. What is special about this rocket plane? A. It is the first privately financed rocket. B. It took a human into space. C. It would be sent into the sub-orbit. D. It was taken into space by a large aircraft. 22. When was the rocket propelled out of the earth’s atmosphere? A. Immediately after the aircraft took off. B. After the aircraft has gone 50 kilometers up. C. After the aircraft has gone 15 kilometers up. D. Five minutes after the aircraft took off. Question 23 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 23. Who is likely to be the next president to the European Commission? A. The Irish Prime Minister. B. The Portugal’s Prime Minister. C. The Italian Prime Minister. D. The Spanish Prime Minister. Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 34 24. The demonstrators blocked the railway in Italy to protest_________. A. the reopening of a local rubbish dump B. the service of the railroad stations C. their low wages D. the government’s plan to build a new trash site 25. Which of the following is mentioned as a result of the demonstrators’ actions? A. Traffic in Italy was in chaos. B. The normal order of life was upset. C. Businesses suffered a great deal. D. A number of rail travelers were delayed or stranded. Questions 26 and 27 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 26. According to the news item, the Sudanese government__________. A. has disarmed the militias B. has cracked down on the militiamen C. has made partial progress in stopping the violence D. has reached an agreement with the rebel militias 27. Which of the following statements about the international monitoring force is TRUE? A. It recommends sanctions on Sudan. B. It is strong enough to restore order in Darfur. C. It confirms the dangerous situation confronting the local residents. D. It will be pulled out soon because of the danger. Questions 28 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 35 28. Spain has banned smoking in________. A. restaurants B. coffee shops C. cinemas D. its Parliament building 29. According to the news, the number of________ is increasing. A. non-smokers B. smoking teenagers and women C. no-smoke zones D. smoking old people 30. How do people react to the proposed ban on smoking in all work places next year? A. People think it’s the right thing to do. B. People object to this proposal strongly. C. Reaction to the government’s initiative is mixed. D. People are indifferent about it. PRACTICE TEST SIX PART I DICTATION ,15 MIN., Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to your times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning? For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at the normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE 36 PART II LISTENING COMPEREHENSION ,15 MIN, In section A, Band C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Make the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet. SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 1. What will the couple and their friends do on Saturday? A. Have a picnic by the river B. Have a barbecue in a park. C. Have a barbecue in the backyard. D. Have a party at home 2. They will buy the following for their friends except__________? A. hamburgers B. desserts C. soft drinks D. chicken 3. The woman will probably buy_________. A. less than enough B. the same amount of food as last time C. more food than what is needed D. more than the man told her Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 4. We know from the talk that the man ________. A. is already in big trouble 37 B. is wanted by the police C. is an immigrant D. is from a foreign country 5. What is the identity of the woman? A. The hostess of a home-stay family B. An academic counselor for international students. C. An immigration officer. D. A school secretary 6. How would you describe the student? A. hardworking B. naive C. uncooperative D. trouble-making 7. From the dialog, we can infer that the man___________ A. is not interested in solving the problem B. is beginning to attend classes C. is a good student D. is afraid he will fail Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 8. What conclusion can we make about the woman? A. she has just missed the bank. B. she must be a stranger in town. C. she doesn’t know the area well. D. she has just lost all her cash. 38 9. The bank the woman is looking for____________. A. is called BAI B. is in the west C. is not far away D. is near a hotel 10. The way to the bank is __________ A. long and complex B. short and simple C. short but complicated D. long but simple SECTION B PASSAGES In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Question 11 to13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 11. What is needed to enjoy art in FIU museum? A. Floppy discs and laser printers B. A computer and a printer C. Membership cards D. A computer connected to the museum by telephone line 12. Why did Robert Shostak launch the museum? A. He is a keen fan of louvre and the national gallery of art B. He wanted to help computer artists C. Art students produced many fine pictures D. He wanted to do something about art 13. Where are the pictures of the FIU museum stored? A. On floppy discs. B. On the school’s computers C. In the art museum D. On thousands of home computers Question 14 to16 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 39 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 14. What is one role that advertisement does NOT play? A. To increase people’s awareness and arouse interest. B. To boost production. C. To offer indispensable information to customers D. To promote sales. 15. What is said about the cost of advertisement? A. It’s mostly paid by the customer. B. It’s mostly paid by the manufacturer C. It’s getting increasingly higher D. It’s not considered part of the production cost. 16. Which of the following statements in NOT true? A. The magazine is a cheap method to reach special consumer groups . B. The press is a relatively cheap alternative C. The influence of cinemas and commercial radio is usually felt on local markets D. Television is expensive yet effective Question 17 to20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 17. Where is the Suez Canal? A. In the southwest of Egypt B. In the northeast of Egypt C. On the Mediterranean sea D. In a desert in west Egypt 40 18. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Suez Canal? A. It is the largest canal in Africa B. It is one of the largest canals in Asia C. It runs through Africa for about 173 kilometers D. It shortens the voyage from Asia to Europe. 19. When did the construction of the canal probably begin? A. 1859 B. 1963 C. 1865 D. 1868 20. Why was there a war on the canal in 1956? A. An international company had run the Suez Canal for nearly half a century B. Israelis were denied access to the Suez Canal C. No nation could use the Suez Canal in wartime D. A number of countries were vying for control over the canal SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 21. The fire caused by the bomb attack was expected to last ________ A. a week B. 3 days C. 2 days D. 5 days 22. ___________in Iraq has suffered repeated attacked since last year. A. The oil export from the north B. The main pipeline C. The northern oil field D. The pipeline from Kirkuk to the Turkish border Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 41 23. What will President Bush do at the Republican Party Convention? A. Accept the presidential nomination B. Make his inauguration speech C. Declare his schedule for the presidential campaign D. Express thanks for the delegates’ support 24. Which of the following will not be included in Mr. Bush’s speech? A. The 9/11 attacks B. The need for strong and determined leadership C. His domestic agenda for the next term D. Internal security Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 25. Why the hackers create the virus of Cabir? A. They want to attack all mobile phone users B. They want to collect useful data from mobile phones C. They want to show they can do it without malicious intent D. They want to threaten computer security firms 26. The virus can spread____________. A. through connections between phones and other digital devices B. by itself from phone to phone C. from internet to mobile phones D. through wire connections Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 42 27. Israel fired missiles at a Gaza refugee camp in revenge for_______. A. bus bombings that killed 16 people B. air attacks on the Israeli settlers C. Jihad’s activities D. suicide bombings Thursday 28. Which country did Israel also held responsible for the events? A. Jordan. B. Syria. C. Lebanon. D. Egypt. Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 29. What exploded during the security check at the L.A. international airport? A. Firecrackers. B. Bombs. C. Suitcases. D. Batteries. 30. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A. The Los Angeles international airport was closed for one day. B. The explosion has injured several passengers. C. The airport was closed immediately after the incidents Sunday. D. A person entered the waiting area without security check. PRACTICE TEST SEVEN PART I DICTATION ,15 MIN., Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to your times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning? For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at the normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE 43 PART II LISTENING COMPEREHENSION ,15 MIN, In section A, Band C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Make the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet. SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 1to 4 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 1. We can infer from the conversation that the man________. A. is in fact a movie expert B. likes to watch old movies C. is easier-going than the woman D. is more choosey about film 2. Which of the following is TRUE about the man and woman? A. They don’t like slow movies. B. They don’t like new movies. C. They like violent movies. D. They like family movies. 3. Which movie is NOT mentioned in the conversation? A. Speed. B. Batman. C. Spiderman II. D. The Fifth Element. 4. What will the two persons probably do next? 44 A. Go to the cinema directly. B. Buy some food and watch the DVD. C. Buy some food and go to the cinema. D. Buy some food and choose another film. Questions 5 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 5. With a price of $9.99, the service the woman offered is______________. A. attractive B. expensive C. of good quality D. not suitable for a gentleman 6. In the end, the man___________. A. got his relaxation B. got his beard shaved B. got his hair ruined D. got a new hair dresser 7. Which of the following best describes the woman? A. Talkative and good at learning techniques. B. Persuasive and new to the trade. C. Quiet and good at massaging. D. Good at massaging and shaving. Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 8. Why should a book be put on reserve? A. To help confused students. B. To reserve it for the professors C. To let every student read it. D. To prevent it from being read. 9. The man is most likely________. A. a lazy student B. a new student 45 C. an ignorant student D. a class leader 10. According to his conversation, ___________. A. reserved books have special marks on the cover B. only sociology course reserves books C. book reservation is a new practice D. books on reserve are kept in a separate room SECTION B PASSAGES In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Question 11 to14 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 11. Why did the Hayes bring Viki up just like a human baby? A. Because her own mother did not look after her property. B. Because they thought that would help her learn to talk to humans. C. Because they wanted to have a baby chimpanzee as a pet. D. Because she was to be used in experiments with human children. 12. Why did Viki only learn to make a few English-like sounds? A. The Hayes used to tickle her, which she did not like. B. She was surrounded by people speaking English all the time. C. She was not intelligent enough. D. Chimpanzees do not use sounds as much as signs to communicate with each other. 13. Which of the following is TRUE of both the Hayes and the Gardener? A. They taught a chimpanzee to speak English. B. They brought a chimpanzee up in their own home. 46 C. They taught a chimpanzee the sign language. D. They were successful in their experiments. 14. What had Washoe NOT learnt after two years? A. Make signs to communicate. B. Say English words. C. Enjoy being tickled. D. Live with human beings. Question 15 to17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 15. Where is Charing Road located? A. In the east part of London. B. In the heart of London. C. In the west part of London. D. Near Farringdon Road. 16. Where can people buy cheap books in London? A. Charing Cross Road. B. East end of London C. Farringdon Road. D. Both Charing Road Cross Road and Farringdon Road. 17. Which of the following statement is TRUE? A. One of the bookshops was left over from Dickens “time”. B. There are many bookstores on Farringdon Road. C. Only one shop in Charing Cross road sells books about ballet. 47 D. One can pick up second-hand books for a few pence on Farringdon Road. Question 18 to20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 18. By saying “fashion is moving into the twenty-first century”, the speaker means ________. A. the fashion industry now relics more on high-tech B. fashionable clothes are being sold well C. designers have made great progress D. the world of fashion is developing fast. 19. Which feature of the new fibers is NOT mentioned in the talk? A. Changing colors with temperature. B. Keeping the body warmer by absorbing sunlight. C. Driving the insects away. D. Keeping the body fragrant. 20. Which is TRUE of the ski-wear fabric? A. It gives off fragrance. B. It changes color with the temperature. C. Its color disappears when you breathe on it. D. It changes sunlight into heat. SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Questions 21 and 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 21. The Chilean judge was supposed to question General Pinochet on__________. A. Thursday B. Monday C. Saturday D. Friday 22. What will General Pinochet be questioned about? 48 A. Human rights abuses during his rule. B. The deaths of thousands of local residents. C. His corruption during his rule. D. A major embezzlement scandal. 23. Why was the interrogation delayed? A. The 88-year-old former ruler was in bad health. B. The judge was required to be removed from the case. C. The defense tried to buy time for favorable evidence. D. The mass crowed into the court. Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 24. How much has the International Monetary Fund loaned to Iraq? A. 90 million dollars. B. 88 million dollars. C. 80 million dollars. D. 68 million dollars. 25. According to the news. Iraq will get__________ by the end of the year. A. donations from other countries. B. emergency medicine aid C. emergency food aid D. emergency medicine aid Questions 26 and 27 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 26. Why has Israel ordered the closure of the West Bank? A. To make sure that terrorists won’t be able to make their escape. B. To stop all foreigners from entering Israel. 49 C. To prevent possible terrorist attacks. D. To stop the flowing of population. 27. Israel has threatened__________. A. to launch a missile strike B. to remove the Palestinian leader C. to expel thousands of Palestinians from the country D. to take revenge for the killing of Israelis Questions 28 and 29 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 28. Which country holds the EU presidency at the moment? A. The Netherlands B. Italy C. Luxembourg D. Spain 29. The EU foreign ministers have made the following appeals EXCEPT_________. A. urging Sudan to stop the fighting B. urging Mr. Annan to set up an investigation C. urging Sudan to impose a ceasefire D. urging Mr. Annan to impose a sanction on Sudan Question 30 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. th30. Ceremonies marking the September 11 attacks were held_______________. A. in Washington B. in New York City C. in Los Angeles D. all across the US PRACTICE TEST EIGHT 50 PART I DICTATION ,15 MIN., Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to your times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning? For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at the normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE PART II LISTENING COMPEREHENSION ,15 MIN, In section A, Band C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Make the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet. SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 1to 4 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 1. The speakers are probably________. A. reading some news B. buying lotto C. walking in the streets D. saving some money 2. If the woman wins the lottery, she’ll probably___________. A. save the money B. buy herself insurance C. enjoy her life D. tell everyone about it 3. Which of the following does NOT describe Tom? A. Prudent B. Rash C. Reasonable D. Cautious Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be 51 given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 4. According to this conversation, what is Greyhound? A. A book company. B. A kind of bus C. A booking service. D. An airline company. 5. We can conclude from the conversation that the woman__________. A. doesn’t want to leave early B. is pleased with the man’s work C. doesn’t want to pay much for a bus ride D. is leaving on Saturday 6. if the woman decides to go, she_________. A. must pay 280 dollars B. must buy two tickets for her children C. must hold her children on her lap D. can take the 7;00 am bus 7. The woman found the tickets_____________. A. a bad joke on customers B. too expensive C. Moderately priced D. worthless Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 8. After the daughter has done her job, she__________. A. can play in the yard B. will get nothing in return C. can have a good sleep D. can play and dine out 9. Which of the following best describes the father? 52 A. Authoritative B. Feeble C. Severe D. Spoiling 10. The father__________. A. doesn’t know how to treat children B. is strict but kind to the daughter C. only lets the girl play on weekends D. regards the girl as a slave SECTION B PASSAGES In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Question 11 to13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 11. What’s the main subject of the talk? A. The importance of eating a balanced breakfast. B. The role of minerals in maintaining good health. C. Calorie counting at meals. D. Health problems associated with overeating. 12. How much of a day’s total calorie should be consumed at breakfast? A. One-half. B. One-third. C. One-fourth. D. One-fifth. 13. What is needed to make certain that the body has a constant supply of nutrients? A. Plenty of sleep. B. A variety of foods. C. Occasional exercise. D. Sufficient body fat. Question 14 to16 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 14. Keeping pets enables us to learn_______. 53 A. that pets dislike human beings B. that pets share what we have C. a lot of incidental knowledge D. how demanding pets can sometimes be 15. What does responsibility mean in keeping pets? A. Depending on them B. Taking care of them C. Learning from them D. Teaching them 16. Why should people in HK think twice before they keep large pets? A. They eat a lot. B. They rely too much on people. C. There is little space for exercise. D. The responsibility of keeping such pets is too great. Questions 17 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 17. What is the speaker doing? A. Explaining the campus architecture to visitors. B. Providing orientation for new campus employees. C. Familiarizing new students with the campus. D. Advising students about which classes to take. 18. What does the speaker suggest the listeners keep with them? A. Registration forms. B. A library card. C. A list of classes. D. A campus map. 19. Where does the speaker say the listeners will spend a lot of time? 54 A. In the registrar’s office. B. In the library. C. In the math building. D. In the cafeteria. 20. According to the speaker, what must the listeners do on their own? A. Move into their dormitories. B. Find their classroom. C. Memorize campus landmarks. D. Complete their registration materials. SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Questions 21 and 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 21. If more ethnic Turks are killed in US operations, ___________. A. Turkish forces will withdrew from Iraq B. Turkish forces will cease its cooperation with Us C. Turkey will launch counterattacks D. Turkey will call for the Security Council to accuse the US 22. US forces waged military operations in northern Iraq against_________. A. Iraqi insurgents B. Shiite militiamen C. Ai-Qaeda operatives D. susceptive foreign fighters 23. How many ethnic Turks have been killed in US operation? A. At least 50. B. At least 15. C. At least 60. D. At least 70. Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 24. Mr. Putin tightened his grip on power by___________. A. insisting on the exclusive right to nominate regional governors 55 B. shutting out individual candidates from his administration C. excluding all other parties from the parliament 25. Following the recent devastating attacks, Mr. Putin argued for _______. A. counter-terrorism measures B. counter-terrorism support from other countries C. a new counter-terrorism agency D. a crisis management system Questions 26 and 27 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 26. According to the South Korean officials, the mushroom cloud in North Korea may be ___________. A. a large blast B. just a regular cloud C. an indication of nuclear test D. an atomic bomb explosion 27. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A. North Korea defended the mushroom cloud as a dam project. B. The US has communicated closely with South Korea. C. The US didn’t believe North Korea’s explanation. D. North Korea admitted it was conducting nuclear tests. Questions 28 and 29 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 28. Which of the following is not included in the so-called “Quartet”? A. The United States. B. The United Nations. C. Britain. D. Russia. 29. Representatives from the “Quartet” have called on ___________. A. Palestinians to pull out from the Gaza Stripe 56 B. Israel to dismantle settlements on Palestinian territory C. Palestinians to accept the treaties in the peace plan D. Israelis to stop its military operations Question 30 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 30. Global leaders are gathering at the United Nations to discuss_________. A. the US plan for Iraq B. the global security situation C. the emergencies in Sudan 57