Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension (35 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.

注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 2上作答。

11. A) Two blocks. B) Five blocks.

C) Three blocks. D) Four blocks.

12. A) He suggests that she buy the sweater in another color.

B) He suggests that she buy a jacket instead of the sweater.

C) He suggests that she buy the sweater at its original price.

D) He suggests that she buy the sweater on Friday.

13. A) It was cleaned.

B) There was a large sale.

C) The employees had to work very late.

D) There was a robbery.

14. A) Be a bad boy. B) Eat too fast.

C) Go to a game. D) Skip his lunch.

15. A) A salesman. B) A telephone repairman.

C) A plumber. D) An electrician.

16. A) She didn’t understand what Eva was saying.

B) Eva should have been more active.

C) Eva didn’t seem to be nervous at all during her presentation.

D) Eva needs training in public speaking lessons.

17. A) Whether to change his job.

B) Asking for a higher salary.

C) Accepting a new secretary.

D) Getting a better position.

18. A) He could help her with the problems.

B) He could go out together with her.

C) She should go out for a while.

D) She should do the problems herself.

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

19. A) In an apartment complex.

B) In a hotel.

C) At a friend’s house.

D) He just arrived today and does not have a place to sleep yet.

20. A) The size does not matter to him.

B) He needs a place with two bedrooms.

C) He just wants to share a place with other students.

D) He needs a very large apartment.

21. A) Proximity to the university.

B) Benefits that his wife and child would enjoy.

C) Cost.

D) Size.

22. A) Lack of air conditioning.

B) Distance from the university.

C) Cost.

D) Lack of laundry facilities close by.

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

23. A) It needs cleaning.

B) It needs regular servicing.

C) It needs a new battery.

D) It was ruined by water.

24. A) $3.99. B) $5.50. C) $6.99. D) $9.50.

25. A) The shop guarantees the battery for a year.

B) The man will clean it at no extra.

C) The man can repair watches very quickly.

D) The shop is offering a special discount.