Ⅰ.Listening Comprehension

Section A

Direction: 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 questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the questions 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. Go to the office B. Keep calling

C. Try online booking D. See a doctor

2. A. A reporter B. An athlete

C.A fisherman D. An organizer

3. A. At a post office. B. At a fast-food restaurant.

C. At a booking office. D. At a check-in desk.

4. A. He already has plans.

B. The woman should decide where to eat.

C. He will make a reservation.

D. The woman can ask her brother for advice.

5. A. He got wet in the rain

B. The shower was out of order

C. He didn’t hear the phone ringing

D. He got out of the shower to answer the phone.

6. A. Reasonable. B. Bright. C. Serious D. Ridiculous.

7. A. Send leaflets. B. Go sightseeing.

C. Do some gardening. D. Visit a lawyer.

8. A. Her doorbell doesn’t need repair.

B. She didn’t expect him to come so early.

9. A. She won’t go to the beach if it rains.

B. She would like the man to get to the beach.

C. It will clear up tomorrow.

D. It was pouring when she was at the beach.

10. A. What to take up as a hobby. B. How to keep fit.

C. How to handle pressure. D. What to play with.

Section B

Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.    

Section C
Directions: In Section C, you will bear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.

Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.

Blanks 21 through 24 arc based on the following conversation.

Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.