Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)
Section A
1. A) Read four chapters. B) Write an article.
C) Speak before the class. D) Preview two chapters.
2. A) The woman is being interviewed by a reporter.
B) The woman is asking for a promotion.
C) The woman is applying for a job.
D) The woman is being given an examination.
3. A) His car was hit by another car.
B) He was hurt while playing volleyball.
C) He fell down the stairs.
D) While crossing the street, he was hit by a car.
4. A) Took a photo of him.
B) Bought him a picture.
C) Held a birthday party.
D) Bought him a frame for his picture.
5. A) No medicine could solve the woman's problem.
B) The woman should eat less to lose some weight.
C) Nothing could help the woman if she ate too little.
D) The woman should choose the right foods.
6. A) He meant she should make a phone call if anything went wrong.
B) He meant for her just to wait till help came.
C) He was afraid something would go wrong with her car
D) He promised to give her help himself.
7. A) No, he missed it. B) Yes, he did.
C) No, he didn't D) Yes, he probably did.
8. A) He has edited three books.
B) He has bought the wrong book.
C) He has lost half of his money.
D) He has found the book that will be used.
9. A) At 7:30. B) At 8:30. C) At 9:00. D) At 9:30
10. A) Six. B) Seven. C) Eight. D) Nine.
Section B
Passage One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) They often take place in her major industries.
B) British trade unions are more powerful,.
C) There are more trade union members in Britain.
D) Britain loses more working days through strikes every year.
12. A) Such strikes are against the British law.
B) Such strikes are unpredictable.
C) Such strikes involve workers from different trades.
D) Such strikes occur frequently these days.
13. A) Trade unions in Britain are becoming more popular.
B) Most strikes in Britain are against the British law.
C) Unofficial strikes in Britain are easier to deal with now.
D) Employer- worker relations in Britain have become tenser.
Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) The victory over one's fellow runners.
B) The victory over former winners.
C) The victory of will- power over fatigue.
D) The victory of one's physical strength.
15. A) The runner who runs to keep fit.
B) The runner who breaks the record.
C) The runner who does not break the rules.
D) The runner who covers the whole distance.
16. A) He won the first prize. B) He died because of fatigue.
C) He fell behind the other runners. D) He gave up because he was tired.
Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just beard.
17. A) 17,000. B) 1,700. C) 24. D) 9,000.
18. A) It's located in a college town.
B) It's composed of a group of old buildings.
C) Its classrooms are beautifully designed.
D) Its library is often crowded with students.
19. A) Teachers are well paid at Deep Springs:
B) Students are mainly from New York State.
C) The length of schooling is two years.
D) Teachers needn't pay for their rent and meals.
20. A) Take a walk in the desert. B) Go to a cinema.
C) Watch TV programmes. D) Attend a party.
Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minut
