Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversationsand 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or morequestions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and thequestions 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 ), anddecide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
11. A) He'll help the woman move them.
B) He'll keep them for the woman.
C) He can carry them with one hand.
D) He has a few more of them for the woman.
12. A) He spends too much money.
B) He seems to love watching television.
C) He has bought an expensive watch.
D) He should watch more television,
13. A) Booking a flight to Spain.
B) Paying for private lessons.
C) Giving Spanish tests to students.
D) Studying continually for two days.
14. A) They should be prepared for the possible rain.
B) It will rain much later in the week.
C) They need to buy another umbrella.
D) The weather forecast is often unreliable.
15. A) He is humorous.
B) He is careless
C) He is thoughtful.
D) He is helpful.
16. A) He's unable to appear on the court.
B) He should have become a better student.
C) He plays tennis better than she does.
D) He's not so enthusiastic about academics.
17. A) The woman didn't like cold weather.
B) The snow would get dirty quickly.
C) It wouldn't snow.
D) All the snow would soon melt.
18. A) He's already spoken to the technician.
B) The woman should make the repairs herself.
C) The woman should explain what needs to be repaired.
D) The technician hasn't called yet.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have justheard.
19. A) Its variety of colors.
B) Its unusual texture.
C) The way it is sold.
D) Its main ingredient.
20. A) Its low purchase price.
B) Its good nutritional value.
C) Its wide availability.
D) Its high water content.
21. A) In a few weeks.
B) In two or three months.
C) In several years.
D) In ten years.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have justheard.
22. A) He has a lot of free time.
B) Many of his friends are actors.
C) She knows he likes acting.
D) He's looking for an acting job.
23. A) One night a week.
B) Every Wednesday for three hours.
C) Every other Thursday.
D) Three times a week.
24. A) He has to rearrange his evening schedule.
B) His schoolwork takes up most of his time.
C) He hasn't been in a play for a long time.
D) He might not like the way the group works.
25. A) See her on Wednesday.
B) Learn his part quickly.
C) Enjoy the rehearsal.
D) Pick her up on Thursday.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. Atthe end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and thequestions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose thebest answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26. A) Summer vacation.
B) The housing office.
C) Resident advisers.
D) Check-out procedures.
27. A) Register for summer school.
B) Repair holes in room wails.
C) Remove personal property.
D) Call the housing office.
28. A) Their summer addresses.
B) Any damage to their rooms.
C) When they plan to leave.
D) Questions for the housing office.
Passage Two
Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29. A) Your heart rate is lowered~
B) It becomes harder for you to relax.
C) You become too fired to sleep.
D) Your sleeping rhythms are disrupted.
30. A) Failure to rest during the day.
B) Lack of sleep on weekends.
C) Vigorous exercise in the evening~
D) Eating cheese before going to bed.
31. A) They might eventually cause you to lose sleep.
B) They help produce a neurotransmitter in the brain~
C) You must not drink milk if you take them.
D) They make it unnecessary to take naps.
Passage Three
Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
32. A) Characteristics of sand.
B) How animals live in the desert.
C) A snake's special way of moving.
D) Techniques of skiing.
33. A) To climb hills.
B) To gain traction.
C) To fool its enemies~
D) To rest as it moves.
34. A) Wavy lines.
B) Circular lines.
C) Perpendicular lines.
D) Parallel lines.
35. A) Lower body temperatures.
B) Decreased energy consumption.
C) Greater ability to conceal itself.
D) Wider range of vision.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times.When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully forits general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you arerequired to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words youhave just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill inthe missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact wordsyou have just heard or write down the main points in your own words~ Finally,when the passage is read for the third time,you should check what you havewritten.
The northern Italian city of Milan banned all traffic from itsstreets for 10 hours on Sunday in an attempt to reduce smog.
The measure which was first (36) __________on a trial basis in theyear 2007 is triggered whenever pollution (37) __________the statutory limitfor 12 consecutive days.
Satellite (38) __________shows Milan to be one of the most polluted cities in Europe.An (39) __________120,000vehicles will be affected by the move, according to the major daily newspaperin the city.
The most polluting (40) __________ have been banned from drivingthrough the city center since Thursday.But on Sunday, there was supposed to beno traffic between 8:00 and 18:00.
The ban is imposed when pollution exceeds 50 (41) __________of particulates per (42)__________meter of air over 12 days. The last time the full ban was in forcewas in February.
The move is not popular with all (43) __________who argue that(44) __________
__________Local Green Partycouncilor Enrico Fedrighini said (45) ____________________"One or twocar-free Sundays each month will not do anything to tackle the smogcrisis," he told the daily newspaper in the city.
Public transport was to be bolstered during the day, (46)____________________
