PartC Quiz

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. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D) given in your text book.

Example: You will hear:

You will read: A) New York City.

B) An evening party.

C) An air trip.

D) The man’s job.

From the dialogue we learn that the man is to take a flight to New York. 

Therefore, C) An air trip is the correct answer.

Now the test will begin.

1. A) Her roommate has it with her.

 B) It isn’t really about America.

 C) She doesn’t know where it is.

 D) She can’t lend it out.

2. A) Because she’s not hungry.

 B) Because she’s at the dentist’s.

 C) Because the food tastes like an old shoe.

 D) Because she’s in too much pain.

3. A) At the restaurant.

 B) At the hospital.

 C) At the theatre.

 D) At the bank.

4. A) She got up later than usual.

 B) The bus was late.

 C) She forgot her class.

 D) Her clock was wrong.

5. A) Going to the library to find a job.

 B) Borrowing some books from the library.

 C) Doing his work in the library.

 D) Trying to find some books in the library

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. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D) given in your text book. 

Now listen to the conversations.

Conversation 1

6. A) She is short of money.

 B) She doesn’t have a passport.

 C) She has a fear of flying.

 D) She doesn’t like travelling.

7. A) In about three weeks.

 B) In about four weeks.

 C) In about six weeks.

 D) In about five weeks.

Conversation 2

8. A) At Kathy’s school.

 B) In the police station.

 C) At Mrs. Smith’s home.

 D) On the phone.

9. A) A whole day.

 B) A whole afternoon.

 C) A whole morning.

 D) A whole night.

10. A) Red.

 B) Blue.

 C) Brown.

 D) Yellow.

Section C

Directions: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed in the text book, but with some words or phrases missing. The passage will be read two times. You are required to put the missing words or phrases in order of the numbered blanks according to what you hear. 

Now the passage will begin.

 A safari is one of the most exciting holidays anyone can have. It is the chance to see wild animals in a 　____11___. Watch a herd of fifty elephants walk past you only meters away, look above the tree line for a giraffe eating leaves, or listen to the lions ___12_____　. It is a magical experience that you will never forget! At Safari Park, you can __13_____and learn about the animals and how we can protect them. All meals are provided and there are ___14____　　　 for guests of all ages. After dinner, enjoy__15_____or go for a swim and lots more! Safari Park is definitely the place for everyone in your family.

Section D

Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. Both the passage and the questions will be read two times. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase (in no more than 3 words). The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your text book. You should write your answers correspondingly. 

Now listen to the passage.

16. What was Cathy’s job?

 She was a __________________.

17. Where did Cathy come from?

 She came from________________________ .

18. Why didn’t Miss Yang invite Cathy to her apartment?

 Because she__ .

19. What did Yang and Cathy usually do at weekends?

 They either saw each other or talked_________________ .

20. What was Cathy’s attitude towards Yang recently?

 She seemed to be_____________________ .