Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)
Section A
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1. M: I guess we’ll have a hot summer again.
W: I know. Last summer was mild. Do you remember our first summer here? The temperature stayed about 100 degrees Fahrenheit for ten straight days. There wasn’t a breeze anywhere.
Q: What do you know about their first summer?
A) Mild.
B) Draughty.
C) Hot.
D) Cool.

2. W: If I understand you correctly, Mr. Johnson, well within the speed limit when you were stopped by the Police.
M: That’s right, I always keep to the limit in Downside Road because there is a school slope on the corner of the first turning and I wouldn’t want to run the risk of hitting one of the kids, would I[dq]?
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
A) The man was stopped by the police because he was driving too fast.
B) The man habitually drove fast but he slowed down where there was a school slope.
C) The man hit one of the kids on the corner of the first turning.
D) The woman inquiring the man is probably a judge.

3. M: I’m almost worn out, I’ve been totally busy at the office and now I’ve got a stiff neck. Guess I’m getting old.
W: Don’t be silly. You just need[sipt a rest.
Q: How does he feel?
A) Young.
B) Lonely.
C) Sad.
D) Tired.

4. W: My English teacher suggested that I come in and borrow a Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.
M: Of course, Miss, you’re welcome, but they may not the library. Wouldn’t it be better if you had one of your own?[
Q: What did the man suggest that the woman do?
A) Take the dictionary out the library.
B) Buy a new dictionary for herself.
C) Borrow the dictionary for herself.
D) She is welcome to the library.

5. M: The hijacking incident ended with the death of the three kidnappers.
W: How were the passengers?
M: Well, all the passengers and crew members landed on their feet finally.
Q: What happened to the passengers?
A) None of them survived.
B) Some were wounded, but there were no deaths.
C) Some were kidnapped.
D) All of them landed safely.

6. W: I am a stranger here. Where can I have copies made of my application?
M: Isn’t there a photocopy machine in the post office that you were just in?
Q: What does the man Imply?
A) He doesn’t know if there is a photocopy machine there.
B) He asks the woman to mail a copy of the application.
C) The photocopy machine isn’t in the office any more.
D) The woman can make copies at the post office.

7. W: I’m going to invite a few of my classmates to a party.
M: You can’t invite just a few. The others will be angry.
Q: What does the man imply that the woman should do?
A) Invite everyone.
B) Have two parties.
C) Take a few classes.
D) Not get angry.

8. M: We’ll have to hurry if we’re going to be on time to get to the airport. It’s already eight thirty.
W: Well, it takes only half an hour to get to the airport, and the plane doesn’t leave until nine fifteen. I think we’ll make it all right if we leave immediately.
Q: How much time is the couple allowed once they get to the airport?
A) Three quarters of an hour.
B) Ten minutes.
C) Half an hour.
D) A quarter of an hour.

9. W: Mr. Williams, how can I help you?
M: It never used to trouble me, but now after only a couple of glasses, I start to feel really terrible. Could you give me some advice?
Q: What’s the trouble with the man?
A) He’s got a stomachache.
B) He’s got a headache.
C) He has eye trouble.
D) He is alcoholic.

10. W: What’s the matter? You are over forty five minutes late.
M: I’m sorry. I had an unexpected visitor.
W: Well, at least you could have called.
Q: What is the man’s feeling?
A)Hysterical.
B)Relaxed
C) Upset.
D) Suspicious.