Part 2 Listening Comprehension
In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two.
SECTION A CONVERSATIONS
In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.
Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.
Now, listen to the conversation.
1. The financial analysis project has to be finished by
A. Friday afternoon.
B. the weekend.
C. Monday.
D. the end of the month.
2. Why did the woman suggest not giving everyone an extra day off so quickly?
A. There will still be much work.
B. They don't deserve it.
C. A new project could appear.
D. The financial analysis project can't wait.
3. According to the conversation, the meeting the man attends
A. has just started.
B. will start in a minute.
C. won't last long.
D. has been on for hours.
Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.
Now, listen to the conversation.
4. What has made John so surprised?
A. He discovered he wasn't registered in Chemistry 302A.
B. He discovered he was registered in Chemistry 302B.
C. He didn't know he was registered in Chemistry 302A and 302B.
D. He wasn't registered in Chemistry 302B.
5. The reason behind the confusion should be that
A. the man mixed up the two classes.
B. the man didn't switch class in time.
C. there had been a mistake during the add/drop process.
D. the man didn't fill the add/drop form.
6. What's Kate's advice to John?
A. Come to the registration office with the form.
B. Continue attending Professor Anderson's class.
C. Sort out the problem himself.
D. Switch to Dr. Bolton's class.
Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.
Now, listen to the conversation.
7. The man wanted the woman to bring the following EXCEPT
A. some chips.
B. some ice cream.
C. a piece of pizza.
D. some honey.
8. What is the woman's first suggestion to her husband?
A. He should get a checkup first.
B. He should see a doctor.
C. He should eat less fatty foods.
D. He should visit a fitness trainer.
9. How long has it been since the man played basketball?
A. Less than 25 years.
B. Less than 5 years.
C. More than 5 years.
D. More than 25 years.
10. The woman advises the man to take up weight training because
A. it helps strengthen his muscles.
B. it is good for a sound sleep.
C. it helps develop mental toughness.
D. it helps to lose weight.
SECTION B PASSAGES
In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.
Now, listen to the passage.
11. According to the passage, if all students attend year-round schools in U.S. they would
A. have a 3-month long summer holiday.
B. have the same arrangement for schooling.
C. go to school at a differently organized time.
D. attend school for nine weeks before a vacation.
12. Which of the following is NOT the reason for people to oppose year-round schooling?
A. Some evidence shows that year-round schooling improves learning.
B. It is. hard for families to organize activities.
C. Summer camp sponsors would find it hard to operate their business.
D. Some parents want to release the pressures of school for their children.
13. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Education in the U.S.
B. The school system in the U.S.
C. Summer holidays in the U.S.
D. Year-round schooling in the U.S.
Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.
Now, listen to the passage.
14. To be successful in a job interview, you have to do the following EXCEPT
A. demonstrate personal and professional qualities.
B. create a good image in a limited time.
C. make a positive impression to the interviewer.
D. pay great attention to the interview process.
15. According to the passage, decent clothes can
A. make a man.
B. give you confidence.
C. win interviewers' respect.
D. affect interviewers' judgment.
In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two.
SECTION A CONVERSATIONS
In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.
Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.
Now, listen to the conversation.
1. The financial analysis project has to be finished by
A. Friday afternoon.
B. the weekend.
C. Monday.
D. the end of the month.
2. Why did the woman suggest not giving everyone an extra day off so quickly?
A. There will still be much work.
B. They don't deserve it.
C. A new project could appear.
D. The financial analysis project can't wait.
3. According to the conversation, the meeting the man attends
A. has just started.
B. will start in a minute.
C. won't last long.
D. has been on for hours.
Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.
Now, listen to the conversation.
4. What has made John so surprised?
A. He discovered he wasn't registered in Chemistry 302A.
B. He discovered he was registered in Chemistry 302B.
C. He didn't know he was registered in Chemistry 302A and 302B.
D. He wasn't registered in Chemistry 302B.
5. The reason behind the confusion should be that
A. the man mixed up the two classes.
B. the man didn't switch class in time.
C. there had been a mistake during the add/drop process.
D. the man didn't fill the add/drop form.
6. What's Kate's advice to John?
A. Come to the registration office with the form.
B. Continue attending Professor Anderson's class.
C. Sort out the problem himself.
D. Switch to Dr. Bolton's class.
Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.
Now, listen to the conversation.
7. The man wanted the woman to bring the following EXCEPT
A. some chips.
B. some ice cream.
C. a piece of pizza.
D. some honey.
8. What is the woman's first suggestion to her husband?
A. He should get a checkup first.
B. He should see a doctor.
C. He should eat less fatty foods.
D. He should visit a fitness trainer.
9. How long has it been since the man played basketball?
A. Less than 25 years.
B. Less than 5 years.
C. More than 5 years.
D. More than 25 years.
10. The woman advises the man to take up weight training because
A. it helps strengthen his muscles.
B. it is good for a sound sleep.
C. it helps develop mental toughness.
D. it helps to lose weight.
SECTION B PASSAGES
In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.
Now, listen to the passage.
11. According to the passage, if all students attend year-round schools in U.S. they would
A. have a 3-month long summer holiday.
B. have the same arrangement for schooling.
C. go to school at a differently organized time.
D. attend school for nine weeks before a vacation.
12. Which of the following is NOT the reason for people to oppose year-round schooling?
A. Some evidence shows that year-round schooling improves learning.
B. It is. hard for families to organize activities.
C. Summer camp sponsors would find it hard to operate their business.
D. Some parents want to release the pressures of school for their children.
13. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Education in the U.S.
B. The school system in the U.S.
C. Summer holidays in the U.S.
D. Year-round schooling in the U.S.
Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.
Now, listen to the passage.
14. To be successful in a job interview, you have to do the following EXCEPT
A. demonstrate personal and professional qualities.
B. create a good image in a limited time.
C. make a positive impression to the interviewer.
D. pay great attention to the interview process.
15. According to the passage, decent clothes can
A. make a man.
B. give you confidence.
C. win interviewers' respect.
D. affect interviewers' judgment.
