section i listening comprehension
directions:
this section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken english. you will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. there are three parts in this section, part a, part b, and part c.
remember, while you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. at the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have five minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to answer sheet i.
now look at part at your test booklet.
part a
directions:
for question 1-5, you will hear a talk about boston museum of fine art. while you listen, fill out the table with the information you have heard. some of the information has been given to you in the table. write only 1 word or number in each numbered box. you will hear the recording twice. you now have 25 seconds to read the table below.(5 points)
boston museum of fine arts
founded( year ) 1870
opened to the public( year ) question 1
moved to the current location ( year ) 1909
the west wing completed( year ) question 2
number of departments 9
the most remarkable department question 3
exhibition space ( m2 ) question 4
approximate number of visitors/year 800,000
programs provided classes
lectures
question 5
films
part b
directions
for questions 6-10, you will hear an interview with an expert on marriage problems. while you listen, complete the sentences or answer the questions. use not more than 3 words for each answer. you will hear the recording twice. you now have 25 seconds to read the sentences and questions below. ( 5 points )
what should be the primary source of help for a troubled couple? __________ . question 6
writing down a list of problems in the marriage may help a troubled couple discuss them_______ . question 7
who should a couple consider seriously turning to if they can't talk with each other? _________ . question 8
priests are usually unsuccessful in counseling troubled couples despite their _______ . question 9
according to the old notion, what will make hearts grow fonder? _______. question 10
part c
directions:
you will hear three pieces of recorded material. before listening to each one, you will have time to read the questions related to it. while listening, answer each question by choosing a,b,c or d . after listening, you will have time to check your answers you will hear each piece once only. ( 10 points )
questions 11-13 are based on the following talk about napping, you now have 15 seconds to read questions 11-13.
11. children under five have abundant energy partly BECause they _________ .
a. sleep in three distinct parts.
b. have many five-minute naps.
c. sleep in one long block.
d. take one or two naps daily.
