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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8short conversations and 2 long conversations. At theend of each conversation, oneor more questions will be asked about what was said. Both theconversation andthe questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will beapause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C), andD), and decidewhich is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 1 with a singleline through the centre.
Now let’s begin with the eight shortconversations.
1. W: I can’t seem to reach the tea at the back of the cupboard.
M: Oh… Why don’t you use the ladder? You might strain your shoulder.
Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?
2. W: Since it’s raining so hard, let’s go and see the new exhibits.
M: That’s a good idea. Mary Johnson is one of my favorite painters.
Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?
3. M: I hear the students gave the new teacher an unfair evaluation.
W: It depends on which student you are talking about.
Q: What does the woman imply?
4. W: It must have taken you a long time to fix up all these book shelves.
M: It wasn’t too bad. I got Doris to do some of them.
Q: What does the man mean?
5. W: Rod, I hear you’ll be leaving at the end of this month. Is it true?
M: Yeah. I’ve been offered a much better position with another firm. I’d be a fool to turn itdown.
Q: Why is the man quitting his job?
6. W: I honestly don’t want to continue the gardening tomorrow, Tony?
M: Neither do I. But I think we should get it over with this weekend.
Q: What does the man mean?
7. W: You’ve already furnished your apartment?
M: I found some used furniture that was dirt cheap.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
8. W: Has the mechanic called the bus repairers?
M: Not yet .I’ll let you know when he calls.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
Now you’ll hear the two long conversations.
Conversation One
M: Hello. Matt Ellis speaking.
W: Hello, Dr. Ellis, my name’s Pan Johnson. My roommate, Janet Holmes, wanted me to call you.
M: Janet Holmes? Oh, that’s right. She’s in my Shakespearean English class. Has anythinghappened to her?
W: Nothing, it’s just that she submitted a job application yesterday and the company askedher in for an interview today. She’s afraid she won’t be able to attend your class thisafternoon though. I’m calling to see whether it would be OK if I gave you her essay. Janet saidit’s due today.
M: Certainly, that would be fine. Uh, you can either drop it off at my class or bring it to myoffice.
W: Would it be all right to come by your office around 4:00? I’m afraid I can’t come any earlierbecause I have three classes this afternoon.
M: Uh, I won’t be here when you come. I’m supposed to be at a meeting from 3:00 to 6:00,but how about leaving it with my secretary? She usually stays until 5:00.
W: Fine, please tell her I’ll be there at 4:00. And Dr. Ellis, one more thing, could you tell mewhere your office is? Janet told me where your class is, but she didn’t give me directions toyour office.
M: Well, I’m in Room 302 of the Gregory Building. I’ll tell my secretary to put the paper in mymail box, and I’ll get it when I return.
W: I sure appreciate it. Goodbye, Dr. Ellis.
M: Goodbye, Ms. Johnson.
Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
9. Why couldn’t the woman’s roommate attend the Shakespearean English class thatafternoon?
10. What favor is the woman going to do for her roommate?
11. What does the woman want to know at the end of the conversation?
Conversation Two:
W: How are things going, Roald?
M: Not bad, Jane. I’m involved in several projects and it’s a long working day. But I’m used tothat so it doesn’t bother me too much.
W: I heard you have moved to a new house in the suburb. How do you like commuting toLondon every day? Don’t you find it a string?
M: It was terrible at first, especially getting up before dawn to catch that 6:30 train. But it’sbearable now that I’ m used to it.
W: Don’t you think it’s an awful waste of time? I couldn’t bear to spend three hours sitting in atrain every day.
M: I used to feel the same as you. But now I quite enjoy it.
W: How do you pass the time? Do you bring some work with you to do on the train?
M: Ah, that’s a good question. In the morning, I just sit in comfort and read the papers tocatch up with the news. On the way home at night, I relax with a good book or chat with friendsor even have a game of bridge.
W: I suppose you know lots of people on the train now.
M: Yes, I bumped into someone I know on the platform every day. Last week I came across acouple of old school friends and we spend the entire journey in the bar.
W: It sounds like a good club. You never know. I may join it too.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. What does the man say about his job?
13. Which train does the man take to work every day?
14. How does the man feel about commuting to work every day now?
15. How does the man spend his time on the morning train?
