Part I             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. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
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) "At the office" is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.
Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]

1.
A) She is not interested in the article.
B) She has given the man much trouble.
C) She would like to have a copy of the article.
D) She doesn't want to take the trouble to read the article.

2.
A) He saw the big tower he visited on TV.
B) He has visited the TV tower twice.
C) He has visited the TV tower once.
D) He will visit the TV tower in June.

3.
A) The woman has trouble getting along with the professor.
B) The woman regrets having taken up much of the professor's time.
C) The woman knows the professor has been busy.
D) The woman knows the professor has run into trouble.

4.
A) He doesn't enjoy business trips as much as he used to.
B) He doesn't think he is capable of doing the job.
C) He thinks the pay is too low to support his family.
D) He wants to spend more time with his family.

5
A) The man thought the essay was easy.
B) They both had a hard time writing the essay.
C) The woman thought the essay was easy.
D) Neigther of them has finished the assignment yet.

6.
A) In the park.           
B) Between two buildings.
C) In his apartment.      
D) Under a huge tree.

7.
A) It's awfully dull.     
B) It's really exciting.
C) It's very exhausting.  
D) It's quite challenging.

8.
A) A movie.               
B) A lecture.           
C) A play.          
D) A speech.

9.
A) The weather is mild compared to the past years.
B) They are having the coldest winter ever.
C) The weather will soon get warmer.
D) The weather may get even colder.

10.
A) A mystery story.
B) The hiring of a shop assistant.
C) The search for a reliable witness.
D) An unsolved case of robbery.

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). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.

Passage One
Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11.
A) They want to change the way English is taught.
B) They learn English to find well-paid jobs.
C) They want to have an up to date knowledge of English.
D) They know clearly what they want to learn.

12.
A) Professionals.
B) College students.
C) Beginners.
D) Intermediate learners.

13.
A) Courses for doctors.
B) Courses for businessmen.
C) Courses for reporters.
D) Courses for lawyers.

14.
A) Three groups of learners.
B) The importance of business English.
C) English for Specific Purposes.
D) Features of English for different purposes.

Passage Two
Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
15.
A) To show off their wealth.
B) To feel good.
C) To regain their memory.
D) To be different from others.

16.
A) To help solve their psychological problems.
B) To play games with them.
C) To send them to the hospital.
D) To make them aware of its harmfulness.

17.
A) They need care and affection.
B) They are fond of round the world trips.
C) They are mostly from broken families.
D) They are likely to commit crimes.

Passage Three
Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
18.
A) Because it was too heavy.
B) Because it did not bend easily.
C) Because it did not shoot far.
D) Because its string was short.

19.
A) It went out of use 300 years ago.
B) It was invented after the shortbow.
C) It was discovered before fire and the wheel.
D) It's still in use today.

20.
A) They are accurate and easy to pull.
B) Their shooting range is 40 yards.
C) They are usually used indoors.
D) They took 100 years to develop.