Listening Comprehension (1)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations; 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 1 with a single line through the center.11. A) His swimming skill is too poor to survive.B) His desired job doesnt pay much.C) He didnt get the job he counted on.D) He doesnt have enough money now.12. A) The woman feels more at ease with the computer.B) The woman deals with complicated things more easily. C) The man hasnt realized the popularity of the computer.D) The man isnt intelligent enough to be a computer major.13. A) Its too fast for him to follow. B) Its somewhat beyond comprehension.C) Its been quite enjoyable so far.D) Its more appealing than expected.14. A) Making phone calls to a friend. B) Camping in the countryside. C) Touring in a wonderful city. D) Discussing a weekend plan.15. A) She questions the mans purpose. B) She doesnt like parties. C) She is fully engaged. D) She has an invitation already.16. A) He was held up by the traffic jam. B) His secretary forgot to remind him of it. C) He was a stranger to the place. D) He forgot where to keep their appointment.17. A) The man wonders how critics will review the show. B) The man will help the woman sell her paintings.C) The woman is confident in the exhibit of her paintings.D) The woman dreams of becoming a critic someday.18. A) Youngsters dont really know what is fashion. B) People should care more about their appearance.C) Styles change more quickly than necessary nowadays.D) Its not sensible to go after brand name clothing.Question 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) She feels embarrassed when speaking in public.B) her presentation receives a poor grade.C) She has not completed her assignment.D) She is unable to attend her psychology class.20. A) Leave as quickly as possible. B) Look at the exit sign.C) Dont stand up. D) Ask her professor not to call her.21. A) They blush more than women do. B) They perform uncomfortably in front of adults. C) They cant suffer psychological stress. D) They blush less frequently than adults do.Question 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) He forgot to buy his wifes favorite flowers.B) He forgot the exact date of their anniversary.C) He didnt take his wife out last week.D) He failed to fulfill his dream.23. A) A nice trip to Chicago and Europe.B) A week alone at a hot springs resort.C) Comfortable days at high-class accommodations.D) Quiet nights with bright stars and a blue moon.24. A) The old one doesnt work.B) The old one burns the womans meals.C) The old one is too small for the family.D) The old one always leaks gas.25. A) Talking with friends about the trip.B) Having lunch quickly.C) Buying some travel books.D) Checking their car at the garage.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 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestion 26 to 29 are based on the conversation you have just heard.26. A) Saving natural resources. B) Cultivating rare plants.C) Hunting for animal experts. D) Protecting threatened species.27. A) Ocean currents. B) Climate disorder.C) The human being. D) Natural disasters.28. A) It has threaten the normal life of other animals.B) Its an example of victims of habitat destruction.C) Its the most special sea life in these two countries.D) It has totally disappeared from these two countries.29. A) Species protection methods are effective.B) More people are changing their behavior.C) New energy substitutes are found for future use.D) The whole population of birds is increasing.Passage TwoQuestion30 to 32 are based on the conversation you have just heard.30. A) How to make computers more intelligent.B) How to increase scientific productivity.C) Whether humans are getting smarter.D) Whether video games help improve IQ.31. A) Peoples IQ scores keep rising for the past half century.B) Average people have lower IQ scores than decades ago.C) Kids are better at school than the previous generation.D) Parents are under more pressure than their children.32. A) Scientist