Part I Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) 35%Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions 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 Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.1.ASitting for a contest.BMaking an appointment.COrdering a typing machine.DApplying for a secretarys post.2.AShe is a garage worker.BShe is a car dealer.CShe is a taxi driver.DShe is a body guard.3.ADave will never listen.BShe doesnt know Dave.CShe thinks Dvae is insane.DShe thinks Dave will listen one day.4.AIn a theatre.BIn a cinema.CIn a classroom.DIn a supermarket.5.AWhen the man will leave.BIf the man will lose his job.CWhether the man has the money.DHow the man feels about the news.6.AShe hasnt cleaned her room, either.BShe left her room on time this morning.CShe can help the man clean up his room.DShe doesnt know the mess the man have made in her room.7.AShe has no computer at the moment.BShe has only one computer.CShe will lend the man her computer.DHer computer has broken down.8.AThe signing is very necessary.BThe signing is just a reassurance.CThe signing is required.DThe signing is a way to monitor abuse.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.AThe size of the cafeteria.BThe food served in the cafeteria.CThe cost of meals in the cafeteria.DCareer opportunities in cafeterias.10.AInform students of the disadvantages of fried food.BFind other students who will work in the cafeteria.CAsk students to try a new dish he has made.DCollect students opinions about meals.11.AUse less sauce on the food.BServe some less expensive food.CMake some of the meals less fattening.DStop serving hamburgers and fried chicken.12.AVery doubtful.BQuite annoyed.CSomewhat curious. DIndifferent.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13.AA standard unit for measuring weight.BHow to care for precious metals.CThe value of precious metals.DUsing the metric system.14.ATo measure amounts of rainfall.BTo check the accuracy of scales.CTo observe changes in the atmosphere.DTo calculate the density of other metals.15.AIt is too high for such a light weight.BIt is difficult to judge the value of such an object.CIt is a small amount to pay for so much precious metal.DIt is reasonable for an object with such an important function.Section BDirections: 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 Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.AThe consequence of stress.BThe negative effect of stress.CThe realities of stress.DThe positive effect of stress.17.ABy finding out how to get rid of it.BBy exercising vigorously.CBy getting more of it.DBy getting the right amount of it.18.AHealth.BTraining.CA disaster.DMusic.19.ATeach people how to reduce stress.BTeach people where stress comes from.CTeach people how to use stress effectively.DTeach people how to be more productive. Passage Two Questions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.20.ABecause she isnt old enough.BBecause she hasnt graduated.CBecause she cannot speak French.DBecause she prefers to work in a travel agency.21.AHave some experience of hotel work.BHave ever worked in a hospitial.CKnow how to fly a plane.DKnow foreign languages.22.AThey agree with her. B They say she can earn a lot.CThey advise her to change her mind. DThey think it is difficult to be a stewardess. Passage Three Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 23.ABecause she was angry with him.BBecause she was making fun of him.CBecause she wanted the whole class to follow him.DBecause she wanted him to learn about the other side of truck driving.24.ABecause he just got more homework to do.BBecause he was laughed at by