Part Listening Comprehension35 minutes

Section A

Directions:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations.At the end of each conversation,one or more questions 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 Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.

11 A She won't let her friend borrow the car.
B She will shop for a car.
C She has a good car.
D She will lend her car to her friend.

12A She hasn't heard from the professor in a week.
B The class has extra time to complete the assignment.
C She only just found out about the economics paper.
D She won't see the professor until next week.

13A Her backhand is almost perfect.
B The time the man spent practicing has helped him.
C The man's mother wanted him to practice.
D Her mother is a good tennis coach.

14A Board the train.
B Send a fax.
C Change his departure time.
D Have breakfast.

15A He turned a corner so fast.
B He ran a red light.
C He went through a stop sign.
D He was speeding.

16A Each person will be allowed to buy only one ticket.
B The tickets will sell out quickly.
C The rock concert will probably be rescheduled.
D There will be extra tickets.

17A They didn't get wet.
B They're late for the concert.
C They prefer to dress casually.
D They're really looking forward to the concert.

18A She was working on a train schedule.
B She didn't get home until after midnight.
C She was busy with her guests all evening.
D She left too late to catch the train.

Question 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

19. A How different kinds of pepper are produced.
B Why white pepper is superior to black pepper.
C How the pepper plant is grown.
D How various peppers are used in cooking.

20. A He read about it in a cookbook.
B He grows his own herbs and spices.
C He heard about it from a friend.
D He studied it in cooking school.

21. A It's preserved in liquid.
B The skin is removed.
C It's dried in the sun.
D It's freezedried.

22. A It's more pure than other types of pepper.
B It helps maintain the color of certain dishes.
C It has a fruity flavor.
D It's easier to grow.

Question 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

23. A A story in prose.
B A poem that rhymes.
C A translation of a short literary work.
D A journal about the process of writing.

24. A The class has been assigned to read it.
B He was able to read it in French.
C He isn't sure it's available in English.
D He thinks it's an example of what the professor wants.

25. A It's pronounced differently in French than it is in English.
B To write without using it is difficult both in English and in French.
C Every word in the French author's book contained it.
D It's commonly used in English to make poetry rhyme.