Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 longconversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be askedabout 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 fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.

11. A) Go to the parties.

B) Go for a ride.

C) Study for her exam.

D) Change her clothes.

12. A) The air pollution is caused by the development of industry.

B) The city was poor because there wasn’__________t much industry.

C) The woman’s exaggerating the seriousness of the pollution.

D) He might move to another city very soon.

13. A) He believes dancing is enjoyable.

B) He definitely does not like dancing.

C) He admires those who dance.

D) He won t dance until he has done his work.

14. A) He admires Jean s straightforwardness.

B) He thinks Brown deserves the praise.

C) He will talk to Jean about what happened.

D) He believes Jean was rude to Brown.

15. A) The woman had been planning for the conference.

B) The woman called the man but the line was busy.

C) The woman didn t come back until midnight.

D) The woman had guests all evening.

16. A) He shows great enthusiasm for his studies.

B) He is a very versatile person.

C) He has no talent for tennis.

D) He does not study hard enough.

17. A) He has managed to sell a number of cars.

B) He is contented with his current position.

C) He might get fired.

D) He has lost his job.

18. A) Jerry stayed in a room on the third floor for an hour.

B) Jerry was absent when the discussion was being held.

C) Nobody but the woman noticed that Jerry was absent.

D) Jerry did not leave room 405 until an hour had passed.

Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

19. A) To provide language learning opportunities.

B) To teach students how to be expert in computer.

C) To provide work opportunities for graduating students in the community.

D) To help students pass math exam.

20. A) English grammar.

B) English literature.

C) Intercultural communication.

D) Mathematics class.

21. A) By May 29th.

B) By June 29th.

C) By July 29th.

D) By April 29th.

Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

22. A) Video and online game.

B) Hazards of a high tech society.

C) Relationships on campus.

D) Internet addiction.

23. A) Because they lack self discipline in their studies.

B) Because they spend too much time on the Internet.

C) Because they have not exerted their utmost efforts.

D) Because they have developed poor relationships with teachers.

24. A) The impulse to go online begins to affect other areas of life.

B) One begins to feel anxious or depressed or lonely if online.

C) One isn’t looking forward to being connected with other people online.

D) One is likely to be violent or crazy or aggressive if not online.

25. A) To have some sort of balance in life.

B) To keep off the Internet completely.

C) To develop some sort of healthy recreation.

D) To have a face-to-face talk with a psychiatrist.

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage,you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken onlyonce. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 witha single line through the centre.

Passage One

Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.

26. A) Diamond-producing rivers are located far away the mountain side.

B) Diamonds can be formed without volcano heat and pressure.

C) Volcano explosions brought some diamonds up to the earth surface.

D) Explosions of the volcano can damage diamonds as well.

27. A) In the volcanoes.

B) On the floor of the sea.

C) Under the river bed.

D) At the foot of the mountain.

28. A) How Diamond is Formed and Found.

B) Diamond — A Precious Stone.

C) Diamond Hunting.

D) Diamond — Producing Countries.

Passage Two

Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.

29. A) How people fall ill.

B) The influence of people s emotions on their health.

C) A new method to cure breast cancer.

D) Several ways to keep fit.

30. A) Because he was of ill health.

B) Because he was in a bad mood.

C) Because his wife abandoned him.

D) Because his immune system was not strong enough.

31. A) Those who like talking about cheerful things live longer.

B) Those who avoid talking about cheerful things die sooner.

C) Those who like talking about their disease live longer.

D) Those who avoid talking about their illness live longer.

Passage Three

Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.

32. A) Selling home furnishing.

B) Renting furnished apartment.

C) Selling used furniture.

D) Renting home furnishing.

33. A) Because the furniture they get in this way is better in quality.

B) Because it saves them a lot of money.

C) Because it saves them much trouble and money.

D) Because they can get better quality furniture in this way.

34. A) The idea of renting furniture is not acceptable.

B) Renting furniture is not popular in the couple s home town.

C) Only those who don t have enough money want to rent furniture.

D) People usually grow to like the furniture they have rented.

35. A) Rent or Buy?

B) A New Way of Getting Home Furnishing.

C) Furnished Apartment.

D) A New Idea.

Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passageis read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. Whenthe passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numberedfrom 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you caneither use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in yourown words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should checwhat you have written.

People do not analyze every problem they meet. Sometimes they try to remember a (36)from the last time they had a similar problem. They often accept the (37) or ideasof other people. Other times they begin to act without thinking; they try to finda solution by (38) and error. However, when all these (39) fail, the personwith a problem has to start analyzing. There are six (40) in analyzing a problem.

First, the person must (41) that there is a problem. For example, Sam s bicycleis (42), and he cannot ride it to class as he usually does. Sam must see that thereis a problem with his bicycle. Next, the thinker must (43) the problem. BeforeSam can repair his bicycle, he must find the reason why it does not work. For instance,(44). He must take his problem more specific.(45). For instance, suppose Sam decidedthat his bike does not work because there is something wrong with the gear wheels.

At this time, he can look in his bicycle repair book and read about gears. He cantalk to his friends at the bike shop. He can look at his gears carefully. (46). TakeSam as an illustration. His suggestions might be: put oil on the gear wheels; buynew gear wheels and replace the old ones; tighten or loosen the gear wheels.