New Horizon College English TestBand Four (B)Part I Listening Comprehension (15%)Section ADirections: In this section, youll hear ten short conversations. After each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and question will be read only once. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to each question. 1. A. In a shoe shop.B. In a warehouse. C. In a department store.D. In a store for mans clothes. 2. A. It is typical December weather for this region. B. It wont snow until December. C. There has never been much snow down South. D. Such a large amount of snow is unusual for this month. 3. A. Hes not sure.B. Hell go by plane. C. Hell go by train.D. Hell go by bus. 4. A. She must walk five miles.B. She must walk five or six blocks. C. She must walk to the corner.D. She must walk three blocks. 5. A. Its too soon to go back there again. B. The mail was sent back to the post office. C. He doesnt have anything to drop in the mailbox. D. The post office was closed an hour ago. 6. A. His age.B. His income. C. His hobby.D. His job. 7. A. She doesnt like singing.B. Shes scared. C. She cant read music.D. Her voice is bad. 8. A. In another building.B. In his office. C. In the bathroom.D. At a meeting. 9. A. Writing checks for tickets.B. A train trip. C. Todays rainstorm.D. How to use their tickets.10. A. $358.B. $158. C. $200.D. $258.Section BDirections: In this section, youll hear a short passage. The passage will be read only once. At the end of the passage youll hear five questions about what was said. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to each question.11. A. To draw moving objects.B. To keep away from dangerous things.C. To hunt animals.D. To cling to their parents.12. A. How to read and write.B. How to count and calculate.C. How to hunt and farm.D. How to depend on other people.13. A. Their parents could teach them all they needed.B. Teachers came to their homes.C. They didnt need to count money.D. Other peoples experiences meant little for them.14. A. They didnt live together with their parents any longer.B. They were not satisfied with the old way of living.C. They began to move from place to place.D. They had to learn from people living far away.15. A. Reading, writing, and entertainment.B. Reading, writing, and arithmetic.C. Reading, farming, and researching.D. Reading, writing, and survival.Part II.Reading Comprehension.Directions: Read the following passage(s) carefully and do the multiple-choice questions.(30%) Text 1My husband and I got married in 1981 and for the first ten years of our marriage I was very happy to stay home and raise our three children. Then four years ago, our youngest child went to school and I thought I might go back to workMy husband was very supportive and helped me to make my decision. He emphasized all of the things I can do around the house, and said he thought I could be a great success in business.After several weeks of looking for a job, I found my present job, which is working for a small public relations firm. At first, my husband was very proud of me and would tell his friends. “My clever little wife can run that company shed working for.”But as his joking statement approached truth, my husband stopped talking to me about my job. I have received several promotions and pay increases, and Im now making more money than he is. I can buy my own clothes and a new car. Because of our joined incomes, my husband and I can do many things we had always dreamed of doing, but we dont do these things because he is very unhappy.We fight about little things and my husband is very critical of me in front of our friends. For the first time in our marriage, I think it is possible that our marriage may come to an end.I love my husband very much, and I dont want him to feel inferior, but I also love my job. I think I can be a good wife and a working woman, but I dont know how. Who can give me some advice? Will I have to choose one or the other or can I keep both my husband and my new career?16. When was the passage most probably written?A) In 1991 B) Around 1996 C) In 1981 D) Four years ago17. The husband was supportive, for he _.A) praised her for all the housework she had done B) took over what she used to do at homeC) encouraged her D) made the decision for her18. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A) It only took several days for her to find the job she is now doing.B) For the first time since their marriage, the writer doesnt think her husband is as kind as before.C) Her husband stopped talking to her about her job when her career was approaching success.D) Her husband has been proud of her for every s