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Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Model Test OneSection 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 center.11. [A] James had a funny face.[B] James liked to show off in class.[C] James was late for school on the first day.[D] James was the first person he met at school.12. [A] Going to the class together tonight.[B] They both not going to the class.[C] The women just forgetting about the class.[D] Attending the class, but slipping from it halfway.13. [A] The man shouldn’t have invited her roommate to the meeti ng.[B] Her roommate was unable to attend the meeting.[C] Her roommate was unreliable about delivering messages.[D] She forgot about the time change.14. [A] The crowd who is very busy.[B] The room that is too small for the audience.[C]The show that is very difficult to understand.[D] The light that is not bright enough.15. [A] Join in the acting group to make a few friends.[B] Sing the song for his friend first.[C] Pretend that he is performing for his friends.[D] Sit there to practice the song.16. [A] It may not change this time. [B] It will be fine.[C] It hadn’t been good lately. [D] It is unpredictable.17. [A] The women should watch a different program.[B] The women should like to watch television with him.[C] The women shouldn’t waste her time watching television[D] The television program doesn’t start until late in the evening.18.[A] Not disgusting at all. [B] More disgusting than expected[C] Usually disgusting. [D] The most disgusting she has ever seen. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] Planning a sightseeing tour. [B] Writing to his uncle.[C] Arranging his class schedule. [D] Looking through a language textbook.20.[A] His uncle. [B] His friend.[C] Susan. [D] His uncle’s friend.21.[A] Get the university’s approval in advance.[B] Follow Susan’s advice about traveling abroad.[C] Take more French courses to improve his skills.[D] Make inquiries about the requirements for teaching chemistry.22. [A] He’s fulfilled his graduation requirements.[B] He wants to change his field of study.[C] He needs to get better grades.[D] He needs to earn a graduate degree.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23.[A] To be confident in stating their views.[B] To disregard other people’s view.[C] To disregard their own achievements.[D] To be selfish and greedy.24. [A] They can be turned off by body odor.[B] They are taller and stronger.[C] They are slow in becoming intimate.[D] They believe the relation is not intimate enough.25. [A] They are suspicious of it. [B] They are afraid of it.[C] They are fine with it. [D] They are disrespectful about it. 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 choice 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 center.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] She enjoyed removing others’ drinks.[B] She became more and more forgetful.[C] She preferred to do everything by herself.[D] She wanted to keep her house in good order.27. [A] She had already finished them.[B] His mother had taken them away.[C] She forgot where she had left them.[D] Someone in his family was holding them.28. [A] That the author’s mother often made them confused.[B] That the author’s family members had a po or memory.[C] That the author’s mother helped them to form a good habit.[D] That the author’s wife was surprised when she visited his mother.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. [A] The atmosphere surrounding the earth. [B] Water from oceans and lakes.[C] Energy from the Sun [D] Greenhouse gases in the sky.30. [A] Most of it is lost in the upper and lower atmosphere.[B] Most of it is reflected by the gases in the upper atmosphere.[C] Most of it is absorbed by the clouds in the lower atmosphere.[D] Most of it is used to evaporate water from the oceans and lakes.31. [A] A forest looks dark in winter because it absorbs solar energy.[B] All living things on the Earth depend on the Sun for their food.[C] Only 0.023% of the energy from the Sun is made use of on the Earth.[D] Greenhouse gases allow heat energy to escape from the Earth’s surface. Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32.[A] He wanted to find some money.[B] He wanted to find the owner’s name.[C] He wanted to find the owner’s photograph.[D] He was curious about what was inside it.33. [A] he put it back on the ground. [B] He put it into his own pocket.[C] He threw it into a trashcan. [D] He gave it to the police.34. [A] When he was having dinner[B] When he was at the police station[C] When he was taking a bus back home.[D] When he was walking down the street.35. [A] The speaker’s former classmate.[B] The speaker’s colleague.[C] The woman in the photograph.[D] The young girl in the photograph.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered 44 to 46you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.The Home Secretary, Charles Clarke, will today guarantee that the personal details contained on the national identity card will not go beyond those currently on (36)___. He will write the (37) ___into the legislation which passes through its final stages in the Commons today.The bill (38) ___ that only name, date and place of birth, gender, nationality and immigration status can be recorded on the ID database. The Home Secretary has promised that fresh legislation will have to be (39) ___ if extra personal details such as health records, criminal records or other (40) ___ information were added.Mr. Clarke will also promise that everyone will be able to (41) ___ their entry on the national ID cards database and see which organization has been (42)___ their identity. At the same time ministers will table new government amendment to ensure that those who access the national ID cards (43) ___ will not be able to tell who has a criminal record on the police national computer.(44)_____________________________________________________________ ___________. The Home Office has opened talks with departments likely to benefit from the introduction of the scheme to see if they can recoup some of the overall costs. The departments include work and retirement fund, health, transport and local councils.The Home Office minister, Andy Burnham, said (45) ______________________ _______________________________________to upgrade to the next generation of “biometric” passport. He said other departments which would make savings as a result of the introduction of ID cards would make a contribution.(46)_________________________________________________________________ _________________.Model Test TwoSection 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 center.11. [A] Harry likes to sing old songs.[B] Harry wants to perform on the stage.[C] The rumors about Harry are unbelievable.[D] It’s unusual to start singing at Harry’s age.12. [A] His mother [B] His girlfriend[C] His teacher [D] His boss13. [A] She doesn’t want to see the exhibit.[B] She hasn’t g one to see that exhibit yet.[C] She prefers to go to the art gallery rather than study.[D] She hopes that they will take some of the paintings away.14. [A] He didn’t go to the interview. [B] He forgot about the interview.[C] He succeeded in the interview. [D] He was too nervous in the interview.15. [A] In a library.[B] At a bookstore.[C] In a printing shop.[D] In the restaurant.16. [A] He didn’t work hard at school.[B] He took a part time job at school.[C] He had no interest in social work.[D] He had always been serious about study.17. [A] He is sure that the new chef is better.[B] He‘s going to see the new chef tonight.[C] He wonders whether the new chef is an improvement.[D] He hopes the new chef will stay longer than the old one did.18. [A] She thinks a car wouldn’t be any faster.[B] She thinks they don’t have to go to the concert.[C] She proposes to go to the concern by underground.[D] She believes that the man’s brother s hould let them use the car.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] The size of the campus. [B] The city bus system.[C] The length of time for each class [D] The university bus system.20. [A] The entire campus [B] Part of the campus[C] The campus and the city. [D] Only the off-campus areas.21. [A] Nothing. [B]Three dollars.[C] A few cents [D] Fifty cents.22. [A] Red [B] Green [C] Yellow [D] Blue Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] It has so many buildings [B] Its so large[C] It’s so hard to get familiar with. [D] It’s easy to get around.24. [A] Work out the layout of the campus.[B] Locate the Darwin Building on the campus.[C] Attend their biology class.[D] Talking about their first impression of the university.25. [A] 9:30 [B] 10:00 [C] 10:15 [D] 11:00Section 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 choice 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 center.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] A social worker [B] A fireman [C] A teacher [D] A gardener27. [A] It means more duties than being a teacher[B]It requires the mother to be well-educated[C] It prevents the mother from working outside[D] It takes more time than doing any other housework.28. [A] 66 [B] 71 [C] 80 [D] 9029. [A] That housework is no easy job.[B] That the kitchen is hard to clean.[C] That a housewife needs to be paid for cleaning.[D] That her husband has no time to clean the kitchen.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. [A] Marriage continues for many years without divorce.[B] Marriage can easily end in divorce.[C] People will marry three or four times in one lifetime.[D] Divor ced people don’t stay single.31. [A] People’s lives don’t stay the same for very long.[B] They are not consistent.[C] Americans like to change partners[D] They don’t take marriage seriously.32.[A] Marriage is not popular in American because of too many divorces.[B] Eighty percent of divorced people still remarry in American[C] In the new century, most American people will marry two or three times in one lifetime.[D] Americans rarely change their jobs and the places of living.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] They are read on the computer screen[B] They are published in European languages.[C] They are broadcast on television and the radio.[D] They are designed in the form of small-sized book.34. [A] Language learners. [B]Magazine collectors[C] European journalists [D] Professional travelers.35. [A] They are very easy to read[B] They are cheap and popular[C] They are translated into English[D] They are convenient for the users.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Classified advertising is that advertising which is grouped in certain sections of the paper and is thus distinguished from display advertising. Such (36) ___ as “help wanted”, “Real Easter” “Lost and Found” are made, the rate (37)___ being less than that for display advertising. Classified advertisements are a (38) ____ to the reader and a saving to the advertiser. The reader who is interested in a (39) ___ kind of advertisement finds all advertisements of that type grouped for him. The advertiser may, on this account, use a very small advertisement that would be lost if it were placed among larger advertisements in the paper.It is (40) ___ that the reader approaches the classified advertisement in a different frame of mind from that in which he (41)___ the other advertisements in the paper. He turns to a page of classified advertisements to search for the particular advertisement that will meet his needs. As his attention is (42) ___, the advertiser does not need to (43) ___ very much on display type to get the reader’s attention.(44)_____________________________________________________________ ______________. With the increase in the number of such advertisements, however, (45)_________________________________________________________________ __.In many cases the result has been an increase in the size of the space used and the addition of headlines and pictures. (46)_____________________________________ _________________.Model Test ThreePart III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)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 center.11. [A] He does not have a good hearing.[B] He has been driving madly for a year[C] He never takes what she says seriously.[D] He is always impatient with her.12. [A] He is poor at remembering numbers[B] He can’t remember Mary’s phone number.[C] He doesn’t know Mary’s phone number at all.[D] He doesn’t want to tell her Mary’s phone13. [A] They should go to see the man’s father.[B] A guy named Tom will go to a new place.[C] The women might go with the man to see his mother.[D] Going to see the new kid is the best thing they can do.14. [A] Their first child is three years old now.[B] They don’t want children for the time being.[C] They will start a family as soon as they get married.[D] Mrs. Smith wishes to have children, but her husband doesn’t.15. [A] He has done what he shouldn’t. [B] He has done more than enough.[C] He has done as much as he could. [D] He hasn’t done as much as he could.16. [A] The man paid a lot to join the gym.[B] The man has been working too hard.[C] The man has improved his physical condition.[D] The man has paid off his debts through hard work.17. [A] Margaret wanted to return some magazines to the woman.[B] Margaret wanted to lend some magazines to the woman.[C] Margaret wanted to borrow some magazines from the woman.[D] Margaret wanted to get some magazines back from the woman.18. [A] She didn’t go to the game.[B] She also left the game before it was over.[C] She’s also curious about who won the game.[D] She was sitting right behind the man at the game.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.[A] The relationship of purchases to time spent in shopping.[B] The length of time required for drugstore shopping.[C] The increases in the size and stock of drugstores.[D] The purchase of clothing from department stores.20. [A] A druggist’s suggestion [B] An article[C] An advertisement [D] A sales clerk’s comment21. [A] People enjoy shopping in it[B] People spent little time in it[C] People are more likely to buy something in it if time is limited.[D] People spend too much time reading articles about quick cures sold in drugstore.22. [A] They know what they want to buy. [B] They have little money to buy[C] They talk themselves out of purchase [D] They shop at the cheapest stores. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] A recording artist[B] A French teacher[C] A student [D] A teaching assistant24. [A] It needs to have more French lesson tapes[B] It needs to have its controls repaired.[C] It is different from all the other laboratories.[D] It can be operated rather easily.25. [A] Change her class schedule [B] Fill out a job application[C] Organize tapes on the shelves [D] Work on the French lessons.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 choice 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 center.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] Why certain people are poor readers.[B] That there are differences in people’s abilities.[C] Why some people are good basketball players.[D] That good basketball players can be good readers.27. [A] Work long and hard[B]Take different forms of texts[C]Try different reading materials[D] Have special help and practice.28. [A] Good readers seem to enjoy reading[B] Almost all poor readers can make progress.[C] Causes of poor reading are difficult to find out.[D]Tests help people improve their reading ability.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. [A] One [B] Three [C] Six [D] Nine30. [A] To show good will to society[B] To use them in advertisement[C] To show off its financial strength.[D]To show the articles taste of Coca Cola31. [A] Rockwell’s early paintings were mainly commercial[B] Coca Cola pa id Rockwell $345,000 for “The Dugout”[C] “The Dugout” was painted for Coca Cola by Rockwell.[D] Coca Cola sent “The Barefoot” to a Virginia executive.32.[A] Coca Cola needs them in its World of Coke Museum in Atlanta[B] Those paintings are of great historical value and worth collecting.[C] They were painted by Rockwell, a famous painter, especially for Coca Cola[D] Those paintings reflect the connection between Coca Cola and its consumers. Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] He got very surprised at it. [B] He was more excited than the author[C]He felt extremely happy over it. [D] He told all his friends about it.34. [A] The author wasn’t allowed to have a car when he was growing up.[B] He was the first person in town to buy a motorcycle.[C] He was always proud of my success in everything.[D] He was very open with his feelings and his love.35. [A] He did not like the way the author borrowed bicycle from friends.[B] He thought that cars were faster than motorcycle.[C] He liked every new model made by the author’s company.[D] He once had trouble in riding his motorcycle.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered 44 to 46you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Millions of people are enrolled in evening adult education (36)___ across America. Community colleges have become popular and their (37) ___have increased rapidly Large universities are (38) _ more courses in the evenings for adult students. In this way, the (39) ___ for more education is being met.One reason for this is that many older people are changing their (40) ___. They are looking for different careers. Another reason is that repair costs of many (41) ___ things have recently greatly (42) ___. Adults are taking courses like plumping and electrical repair. This way they hope that the high costs for repairs can be (43) ___.(44) ______________________________________________________________ _____. Engineers, teachers and businessmen are taking adult education classes. They have found that more education is needed to do their jobs well. (45) ______________ _____________________________________. Accounting and business courses are also taken by many adult students. Some students attend classes to earn degrees. (46)_ _________________________________________________________________. The lives of many people have been enriched because of adult education.Model Test FourPart III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)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 center.11. A) Wait to see if the problem will be solved.B) Find out who has been making a mess.C) Organize a team of students to clean the lecture hall.D) Tell his professor about the condition of the lecture hall.12. A) The necessity of writing to Mr. Johnson.B) Who is going to contact Mr. Johnson.C) The arrangement of the Wednesday meeting.D) Where they are going to meet Mr. Johnson.13.A)Go to a meeting for the handicapped. B) Design a uniform for the meetingC) Do some charity in the meeting D) Look for a job in the meeting.14. A) He is a kind-hearted man.B) He probably can’t find a job for the man.C) He is unwilling to help the man find a job,D) He is the one who decides which student to hire.15. A) The professor’s presentation was not convincing enough.B) The professor’s lecture notes were too complicated.C) The professor spoke with a strong accent.D) The professor spoke too fast.16. A) An exhibition. B) Changing customs.C) Students’ art work D) A film about colonial potters.17. A) Decide which movie to see B) Order his food quickly.C) Go to a later movie. D) Go to a different restaurant.18. A) He doesn’t want the woman to pay him the moneyB) He doesn’t remember how much the groceries cost.C)Picking up groceries for the woman is virtually worth nothing.D) The woman has forgotten about the concert tickets paid for him last week . Questions 19 to 22are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) The man shows off his new sweater.B) The man complains about the salesman.C)The woman teaches him how to stand up to the salesman.D) They discuss who is good is good at shopping.20. A) The one he likes doesn’t suit him.B) This sweater is on special.C) This sweater is the most fashionable one.D) He is tricked by the salesman.21. A) Bright. B) High-necked.C) Long-sleeved. D) Patternless.22. A) The man should send his wife to go shopping next time.B) The man’s wife has the final decision.C) The man should learn to turn down the salesman,D)The man’s wife should sell something to the sale sman.Questions 23to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) Theory class. B) Professor Sanford.C) Classical literature. D) Basics in English class24. A) He wants her to be his tutor.B) He wants to ask for her adviceC)He hopes to be introduced to her professor.D) He hopes to discuss theoretical issues with her.25. A) She is interested in theory. B) She is interested in writing.C) She is interested in reading . D)She is interested in classical literature. Section B: Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, hear some questions. Both the conversation 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) , D ) , and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.Passage One:Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) They are too poor .B) It is unusual to seek care.C) They can remain unaffected for long.D) There are too many people suffering from the disease.27. A) They have to kill female mosquitoes.B) They have ability to defend parasites.C) They have their red blood cells infected.D) They have sudden fever followed by chills.28. A) Its resistance to global warming.B) Its ability to pass on the virus frequently.C) Its outbreaks in cities with large populations.D) Its ability to defend itself and resist new drugs.29. A) No drugs have been found to treat the disease.B) Malaria has developed its ability to resist the disease.C) Nobody knows what will be the drug to treat the disease.D) The alternative treatment is not easily available to most people.Passage Two:Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. A Top managers. . B) Serious educators.C) Language learners. . D) Science organization.31. A) Stanford .University. . B) Nebraska University.C) Ohio State University. . D) The University .of Chicago.32. A) He still led the Eight-Year Study.B) He called for free spirit in research..C) He was still active in giving advice..D) He developed a new method of testing..Passage Three:。