Section B
Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should choose the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D.
听力原文:W: Hey! The train is late! I've been waiting her for ages.
M: Which train, madam?
W: The 8:18 to Baker Street.
M: The 8:187 I'm afraid you've made a mistake, madam.
W: A mistake? My timetable says: Baker Street train—8:18.
M: Oh, no, madam. The Baker Street train leaves at 8: 08.
W: At 8:08?
M: You see, madam. They changed the timetable at the end of April.
W: Changed it? May I see the new timetable? What does it say?
M: It says: Baker Street train—8:08.
W: Hm! So the train isn't late. I'm late.
(6)
A. Because the train was late.
Because the train was canceled.
C. Because she didn't know the timetable was changed.
D. Because she was late.
听力原文:W: Good morning, I am calling to inquire about your book shelves.
M: Yes, what would you like to know?
W: Well, I'd like to check the size first.
M: The standard point is 3.2 meters wide, 1.8 meters tall and 30 centimeters deep.
W: Thanks. That is the dimensions I need.' How about the colors?
M: We have 4 colors, white, black, brown and grey.
W: I think brown is OK, what about the charge of the delivery?
M: Well it depends on how far you are from our factory?
W: We are about 5 miles from your factory.
M: I see. That is our free delivery area.
(8)
A. The discount.
B. The weight.
C. The size.
D. The distance.
Questions 27-30
Choose the correct answer, A, B, C or D.
The professor points out that the university language centre ______.
A. would certainly be useful for the student.
B. is likely to be useful for the student.
C. is available for students.
D. has a wide range of materials.
Section A
Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. The dialogues and the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices A , B, C, and D.
(1)
A. 30 minutes.
B. 37 minutes.
C. 7 minutes.
D. 23 minutes.