Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Example: You will hear: A) At the office. B) In the waiting room. C) At the airport. D) In a restaurant. From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they have to finish in the evening. This conversation is most likely taking place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center. Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D] 1. A) Giving up reading. B) Going to the college library. C) Going to the city library. D) Stopping on the way to the city.
2. A) Three dollars. B) Four dollars. C) Five dollars. D) Seven dollars.
3. A) The man should join the student union. B) She agrees with the man. C) The man shouldn’t feel like that. D) She would join the union.
4. A) They both come from Europe. B) They are both interested in art. C) They plan to study art in Europe. D) They will spend the summer in Italy.
5. A) She doesn’t understand only one point. B) She would like some help from the man. C) She won’t have any problems on the exam. D) She has too many problems to deal with.
6. A) Joe won’t leave school. B) Joe left school many times. C) Joe does not like his school. D) Joe often talks about his school.
7. A) The woman enjoyed the TV program. B) The man didn’t like TV program. C) The man didn’t want to listen to the music. D) The woman put on a record for herself.
8. A) Reading a book. B) Cooking in the kitchen. C) Getting to the kitchen. D) Showing a book to the woman.
9. A) All programs are better than before. B) Most of the programs are interesting. C) Some programs are not good enough. D) Some programs are good but others are better.
10. A) His room feels too cold. B) His plan has been cancelled. C) He doesn’t know who called him. D) He doesn’t feel very well.
