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Part I Listening Comprehension

Section A

Directions:In this section, you will hear 10 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 centre.

1. M: How is the movie last night?

W: The worst 10 dollars I've ever spent, but Tina seemed to have enjoyed it. Q: What does the woman mean?

2. W: Do you want to join me for a cup of coffee?

M: That would be great. I stayed up till 3 am this morning for the exam and now I really feel like sleeping.

Q: What does the man mean?

3. M: Excuse me, where can I find the latest journals on medicine?

W: They are on the top shelf over there.

Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?

4. W: Hurry up! It's already 6:50.

M: Relax. The show won't start in another 40 minutes.

Q: When will the show start?

5. M: Can you tell Dr. Baker that I am sick and can't go to her class today?

W: I don't think that's a good idea, unless you are considering dropping the class.

Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?

6. W: Congratulations! I heard that you won the first prize in the speech

competition.

M: You must have taken me for somebody else. I wasn't even in that competition.

Q: What can be inferred about the man?

7. M: Could you give me a ride after work today?

W: I am sorry, but I have to take Tim to see the doctor and then go pick up my mum at the airport.

Q: Why can't the woman give the man a ride?

8. W: How much was yesterday's lunch?

M: You would have to ask Ann. She asked for the check.

Q: What does the man mean?

9. M: I've been trying to reach Jane for the past half an hour. I wonder what she could still be doing at such late hours at her friend's place.

W: Maybe you should try calling her friend.

Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?

10. W: What is the score now?

M: 3 t0 1. Can you believe it? Owen just scored again!

Q: What are the two speakers most probably watching?

Section B

Directions:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. The passage will be read

twice 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 the Answer Sheet

with a single line through the centre.

Passage 1

Can you imagine being able to buy something with just a penny?

Throughout much of American history, children looked forward to the treat of penny candy when they went to the store. Penny candy emerged in the 1800s for the first time. Prior to the industrial revolution, candy was expensive to make. As the candy industry developed in the nineteenth century, manufacturers were able to produce large quantities of very inexpensive candies. Many stores across the United States carried penny candy, and children shopping with their parents always looked forward to the sweet treat.

In the nineteenth century, penny candy was not wrapped in anything-store owners placed the candy in large glass jars that had either glass or metal lids. Most early candies were hard candies. By the late 1800s and early 1900s, many other types of candies were making appearances in these jars.

By the latter part of the twentieth century, it became more and more difficult to find penny candy. In part, the types of stores that had carried penny candy, commonly known as general stores because they carried so many different items, were disappearing. Grocery stores took their places, and these stores did not have employees available to count out individual pieces of candy.

Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11. When did the candy industry begin to grow?

12. Where did storeowners put penny candies in the 19th century?

13. What can be inferred about general stores?

14. Why is it difficult to find penny candies in grocery stores?

Passage 2

Everyone has heard warnings about the "freshman 15". But is it true thai many college students gain 15 pounds during their first year at school?

Recent studies find that some first-year students are indeed likely to gain weight-but it might not be the full freshman 15, and it may not all happen during freshman year. That might sound like good news, but it's not. Doctors are concerned that students who gradually put on pounds are establishing a pattern of weight gain that could lead to trouble ifit continues.

Studies show that students on average gain 3 t0 10 pounds during their first 2 years of college. Most of this weight gain occurs during the first semester of freshman year.

College offers many temptations. You're on your own and free to eat what