Listening Comprehension Section A
Directions: In this section you will hear 10 short conversations. A t the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was s aid. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause， you must read the four suggested answers marked A)，B)，C)and D) and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
Example: You will hear:
You will read: A)2 hours. B)3 hours. C)4 hours. D)5 hours.
From the conversation we know that the two are talking about some work they will start at 9 oclock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D)"5 hours" is the correct answer. You should choose ［D］ on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.
Sample Answer ［A］［B］［C］［D］
1. A) Their parents cut back the loan.
B) The woman doesnt want Frank to take another English course
C) They cant pay the rent this month.
D) The womans boss refused to give her a raise.
2. A) Ask Dr. Smith to alter his decision.
B) Ask Dr. Smith to call the library.
C) Get the book directly from Dr. Smith.
D) Get Dr. Smiths written permission.
3. A) $120
B) $108
C) $90
D) $40
4. A) He feels unsympathetic.
B) He feels its a pity.
C) He feels its unfair.
D) He feels glad.
5. A) Doing business.
B) Taking pictures.
C) Buying cameras.
D) Making movies.
6. A) Looking for an apartment.
B) Looking for a job.
C) Taking a suburban excursion.
D) Asking the man for his opinions.
7. A) Shell go to her uncles.
B) She has an appointment with her friend.
C) Shell have an appointment with her friend.
D) Shell have a visitor.
8. A) He made a sudden turn.
B) He drove the bus over a bicycle.
C) He tried to avoid hitting the truck.
D) He was driving too fast.
9. A) He is curious.
B) He is impatient.
C) He is exhausted.
D) He is satisfied.
10. A) She didnt know how to use the new oven.
B) She wanted her refrigerator to be fixed.
C) There is something wrong with the oven.
D) There is something wrong with the food.
Listening Comprehension Section B
Directions: In this section， you will hear 3 short passages. At t he end of each passage， you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C), and D). The mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
11. Why was Wilt Chamberlain considered a famous basketball player?
A) Because he led his teams to many championships.
B) Because he set as many as 65 different records.
C) Because he still played the game after he retired.
D) Because he didnt stop playing even when he was seriously injured.
12. What happened to Wilt Chamberlain during a match in 1972?
A) He lost the final chance to win a championship.
B) He was knocked out during one contest.
C) He broke a bone in the wrist during a match.
D) He was awarded with a $1.5 million house.
13. What was Wilt Chamberlain determined to do before he retired?
A) To break the previous records.
B) To buy a luxury house.
C) To win one more championship for his team.
D) To play against the New York team once again.
14. Whats the main reason for Americans to go to the movies?
A) To enjoy a good story.
B) To see the actors and actresses.
C) To experience an exciting life.
D) To escape their everyday life.
15. How do people usually respond when they are, watching movies?
A) They feel that everything on the screen is familiar to them.
B) They are touched by the lifestories of the actors and actresses.
C) They try to turn their dreams into reality.
D) They become so involved that they forget their own problems.
16. Why are American movies so popular?
A) Because they are wellmade and the stories are interesting.
B) Because the heroes have to cope with many problems and frustrations.
C) Because the characters in the movies are free to do whatever they like.
D) Because goo
