I. Listening Comprehension (25’)

Section A (10’)

Directions: In Part A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.

1. A. Use a ladder to help her reach the cup.    B. See a doctor about her shoulder.

C. Put the cup on a lower shelf.      D. Buy a new cupboard.

2. A. He has already called Harry.      B. Harry knows most of the facts.

C. He needs to talk to Harry soon.     D. Harry doesn’t have a telephone.

3. A. The new doctor lacks experience.

B. She disagrees with what the man said.

C. The man had better talk with the patients first.

D. Patients usually cannot offer a fair evaluation.

4. A. Take the man to the station.      B. Look after the man’s things.

C. Find out when the next bus leaves.    D. Show the man the way to the station.

5. A. He was good at fixing up bookshelves.    B. He helped James build up the furniture.

C. James helped him arrange the furniture.   D. James helped him with some of the work.

6. A. It’s difficult to take photographs indoors.

B. The photo album is in the living room.

C. Mary has lost the photo album.

D. Mary is a good photographer.

7. A. The job’s short hours make it impossible for her to refuse.

B. The job is turning into an excellent opportunity for her.

C. She’s looking forward to meeting her new colleagues.

D. She refused the position because of the low salary.

8. A. He had to do what is necessary in order to learn.

B. He doesn’t have to memorize all the vocabulary.

C. He knows the whole vocabulary list already.

D. He cannot learn much by just memorizing.

9. A. It’s not the one he likes.      B. He needs a smaller shirt.

C. It doesn’t fit him very well.      D. He hasn’t had time to try it on yet.

10. A. The line for concert tickets is too busy. B. He’s too busy to go to the concert.

C. Carl knows the concert is at eight.  D. He hasn’t been able to reach Carl.