Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. 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 choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Example: You will hear: You will read: A) At the office. B) In the waiting room. C) At the airport. D) In a restaurant.
From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) \office\ 1.
A) She told Jenny to meet her and the man at seven. B) She let Jenny's mother meet Jenny at seven. C) She asked Jenny to send her mother a message. D) She asked Jenny's mother to pass a message to Jenny.
2.
A) She arrived too early.
B) She failed to arrive early enough. C) She arrived at 9.
D) She managed to arrive at 10.
3.
A) Because the food spoiled. B) Because the weather was bad.
C) Because the group felt shameful.
D) Because the monitor wanted to have it on another day.
4.
A) He will buy the blouse for $20. B) He will see Betty this weekend.
C) He will borrow some money from the woman and buy the blouse. D) He will let Betty pay back the money as soon as possible.
5.
A) Martha will have class at 2:00. B) Martha will go to the library at 3:00.
C) Martha will go home immediately after class. D) Martha will go home after 4:00.
6.
A) Engineering. B) Insurance.
C) Scientific research. D) Diplomatic service.
7.
A) She is in Tokyo. B) She is in Thailand. C) She is right here. D) She is in Tibet.
8.
A) The woman is living a very busy life.
B) The woman has plenty of time to play computer games. C) The woman would like to fight in a war. D) The woman considers herself unfortunate.
9.
A) The man called her immediately. B) She read it in the morning newspaper. C) It was reported on the radio.
D) She happened to be in the man's neighborhood.
10.
A) Employer and employee. B) Husband and wife.
C) Customer and shop assistant. D) Driver and auto repairwoman.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 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 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11.
A) The common ancestor of humans and other primates. B) The evolution of ancient primates.