Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear several conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversations 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.

1. A) She is not interested in losing her weight.

B) She doesn't like having fruit every day.

C) She prefers exercise to dieting to lose weight.

D) Fruit is her favorite.

2. A) She thinks that it is better to drive at night.

B) She doesn't agree with the man's decision.

C) She thinks that it is better to wait.

D) She thinks they must leave early.

3. A) Some of the students think that the test was fair.

B) There are only a few students in the class.

C) Everyone thinks that Professor Murray is unfair.

D) Most students think that the test was too long.

4. A) He has refused another dinner appointment.

B) He doesn't eat out very often.

C) He knows the way to the restaurant.

D) He does not like to eat out either.

5. A) Call the repair shop to have a look at it.

B) To find a better worker to repair it.

C) Call Mr. Allan, the expert.

D) To find an expert at computer repairing.

6. A) Boss and secretary. 

B) Colleagues.

C) Friends. 

D) Teacher and student.

7. A) William is just starting the violin lessons.

B) William can't play the violin.

C) William is very modest about his performance.

D) William is very proud of his performance.

8. A) She is selling umbrellas this summer.

B) She was unusually busy all summer.

C) It rains much more this summer than before.

D) She needs more umbrellas this summer.

9. A) At the doctor's office.

B) At the hospital.

C) At the drugstore.

D) At the department store.

10. A) Two or three days later.

B) Within a day.

C) After two days.

D) In a day or two.

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

11. A) To see a football match.

B) To go to a party.

C) To see a movie.

D) To travel.

12. A) 1:00.

B) 4:00.

C) 7:00.

D) 5:00.

13. A) 1:00.

B) 4:00.

C) 7:00.

D) 5:00.

Questions 14 to 16 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

14. A) Chicago.

B) Philadelphia.

C) New York.

D) Washington.

15. A) Single and economy class.

B) Return and economy class.

C) Single and the first class.

D) Return and the first class.

16. A) To delay the trip.

B) To give up the trip.

C) To go to Philadelphia with a layover in Chicago.

D) Without mention.

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear several short passages. At the 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).

Passage One

Questions 17 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard.

17. A) On April 21, 1926.

B) On November 20, 1947.

C) On February 6, 1952.

D) On July 2, 1952.

18. A) She has been queen of Great Britain for over half a century.

B) It is under her reign that the British royal family becomes not so mysterious.

C) She is the wealthiest woman in England.

D) She is very popular in England because she keeps no distance from common people in public.

19. A) Elizabeth II agreed to pay income tax.

B) Her son Prince Charles and Princess Diana divorced.

C) Elizabeth II celebrated her 40th year as queen.

D) Her daughter Princess Anne divorced.

Passage Two

Questions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.

20. A) A token of love.

B) An old tradition.

C) A token of friendship.

D) A promotion.

21. A) On birthdays.

B) On a farewell visit to a friend.

C) When someone achieves an honor or graduates.

D) All of the above.

22. A) Open a gift at once and admire it.

B) Thank the giver.

C) Usually make some comment about the gift's beauty or practical use.

D) All of the above.

Passage Three

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

23. A) Germany.

B) Netherlands.

C) China.

D) Greece.

24. A) In 1096.

B) In 1167.

C) In 1190.

D) In 14th century.

25. A) A quarter of world's nations.

B) 180.

C) Over 130.

D) About 150.

Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard.  Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.

        Nowadays, team work (26)_________________  a (27)_________________  of the society. More and more people have (28)_________________  that nothing high can be achieved without it. No matter how (29)_________________  he is, a single person is too weak in the modern society.

        Team work spirit should be developed from (30)_________________ . In universities, there are more chances for its development because college students live and study in a big group. The (31)_________________   and colorful activities provide a (32)_________________  for (33)_________________ .

        The (34)_________________  of team work spirit includes a common goal and (35)_________________ . Therefore, we college students should mainly develop our ability to find people who share the same goal with us and to consider problems as one member of the team. Actually, we can develop these qualities in any group activities.