Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)

　　Section A

　　Directions:In this section,you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations.At the end of each conversation,one or more questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause.During the pause,you must read the four choices marked A),B),C)and D),and decide which is the best answer,Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

　　注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

　　1 A) College tuition has become a heavy burden for the students.

　　B) College students are in general politically active nowadays.

　　C)He took part in many protests when he was at college.

　　D)He is doubtful about the effect of the students’ action,

　　2. A) The class has kept the party a secret from Jay.

　　B) Jay is organizing a party for the retiring dean.

　　C) Jay is surprised to learn of the party for him.

　　D) The dean will come to Jay's birthday party.

　　3. A) He found his wallet in his briefcase.

　　B) He went to the lost-and-found office.

　　C) He found the woman to go and pick up his car.

　　D) He left his things with his car in the garage.

　　4. A) The show he directed turned out lo be a success.

　　B) He watched only those comedies by famous directors.

　　C) TV comedies have not improved much since the 1960s.

　　D) New comedies are exciting, just like those in the 1960s.

　　5. A) The man should stop boiling the vegetables.

　　B) The man should try out some new recipes.

　　C) Overcooked vegetables are often tasteless.

　　D) All vegetables should be cooked fresh.

　　6 A) Help them tidy up the house.

　　B) Sort out I heir tax returns.

　　C) Help them to decode a message.

　　D) Figure out a way to avoid taxes.

　　7 A) The woman remains a total mystery to him.

　　B) The woman is still trying to finish her work.

　　C) He has devoted a whole month to his research.

　　D) He didn't expect to complete his work so soon

　　8 A) He has failed to register for the course.

　　B) He would like to major in psychology too.

　　C) There should be more time for registration.

　　D) Developmental psychology is newly offered.

　　Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard

　　9. A) The brilliant product design.

　　B) The unique craftsmanship.

　　C) The new color combinations.

　　D) The texture of the fabrics.

　　10. A) Fancy products.

　　B) Local handicrafts.

　　C) Traditional Thai silks.

　　D) Unique tourist attractions.

　　11. A) It will start tomorrow.

　　B) It will last only one day.

　　C) It will be out into the countryside.

　　D) It will be on the following weekend.

　　Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard

　　12. A) A year of practical training.

　　B) A happy childhood.

　　C) A pleasant neighborhood.

　　D) A good secondary education.

　　13. A) He is good at carpentry.

　　B) He is academically gifted.

　　C) He should be sent to a private school.

　　D) He ought to get good vocational training.

　　14. A) Donwell School.

　　B) Carlton Abbey

　　C) Enderby High.

　　D) Enderby Comprehensive.

　　15. A) Find out more about the five schools.

　　B) Send their children to a better private school.

　　C) Talk with their children about their decision.

　　D) Put keith in a good boarding school.