September, 2007SectionA (0.5%,5%)Directions:In this section,you will hear several statement. Each statement will be read only once. Then there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A,B,C and D,and decide which one is closet in meaning to the statement you have just heare. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.1.A.Mary did not call billB.Mary callde BillC.Mary answered Bill callD.Bill answered Mary call2.A.The Smiths have lived here longer than we haveB.We have lived here longer than the SmithsC.The Smiths have lived here longD.We havent lived here long and neither have the Smiths3.A.Bob enjoys swimming mostB.Bod enjoys lying on the beach mostC.Bob likes swimming and then sitting in the sun bestD.To Bob, swimming and sitting on the beach are a waste of time4.A.He never walks to the library at nightB.There is only one librarian here at nightC.The library is the only place to stay atD.He never works in the library in the daytime5.A.The children went home before finishing their gameB.One child left earlier than the othersC.Two children stop went home before the third stopped playingD.Two children stop playing before the third one left6.A.John was born on the 15thB.John was born on the 30 thC.John was born on the 13thD.John was born in 19307.A.I called himB.I forgot to call himC.I didnt call himD.I forgot calling him8.A.A snake was crossing his feetB.A snake was by his feetC. He was crawling across a snake.D. He was playing with a snake9. A. He was interesting.B. We were interesting.C. He was interested.D. We were interested.10. A. Talking makes me tired.B. I dont like talking.C. Though I feel tired, Ill talk.D. I dont want to talk.Section B(1%,5%)Directions: In this section, you will hear several 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 center.11. A. He left his notes in class.B. He borrowed the notes from his classmate.C. He neednt have the exam.D. A classmate borrowed his note.12. A. He has a better idea.B. It would be better if Mary could come with him.C. He thinks Marys idea is the best.D. Maryshould come up with a better idea.13. A .Finish the workB. Wait until next morningC. Go homeD. Have a rest there14.A. they dont have to go to the concertB his brother will let them use the carC. The subway is fine with her.D Theyll have to rent a car as early as possible15.A .he wants the others to follow himB. he must study the animal he caughtC. he is behind in his schoolworkD. he will catch up with them thenSection C (1%15%)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 two times. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer form the four choices marked A,B,Cand D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.Passage 1Questions 16 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A. At SydneyB. At ChicagoC. At Hong KongD At Melbourne17. A. A number of iron boxesB. A pile of woollen goodsC. A number of wooden boxesD. Some clothing18. A. A boxB. A catC. A womanD. A man19. A. After the plane left LondonB. before the plane left LondonC. Two days agoD. That morning20. A. 345B. 435C. 230D. 335Passage 2Questions 21 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.21. A. By taxiB. By busC. On footD. By car22. A. Buckingham PalaceB. Oxford StreetC. The National GalleryD. The British Museum23. A. Have some very good mealsB. Go shoppingC. See some very good playsD. Do sightseeing24.A.They thought English food was bad.B.They will visit London again.C.They visited London last October.D.They didnt take their umbrella last year.25.A.The couple enjoyed themselves very much in London.B.London is the best place to visit.C.The couple saw a lot in London.D.It often rains in London.Passage 3Questions 26 to 30 are based on the passage you have just heard.26.A.The origin of language is a legend handed down from the past.B.The origin of language is a question difficult to answer.C.The origin of language was not known until recently.D.The origin of language is a problem not yet solved.27.A.They could agree upon certain signs. B.They could communicate with each other.C.They could write them down.