Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)

Section A

1 A) Get treatment in a better hospital.

B) Stay in bed for a few days.

C) See a doctor

D) Make a phone call to the doctor.

2 A) The 2:00 train will arrive earlier.

B) The woman prefers to take the 2:30 train.

C)The 2:30 train has a dining car.

D) they are gong to have some fast food on the train.

3 A)She’ll consider the man’s suggestion carefully.

B) She has been longing to attend Harvard University.

C)She has finished her project with Dr. Garcia’s help.

D)She’ll consult Dr. Garcia about entering graduate school.

4 A)The man didn’t think highly of Alice’s presentation.

B)Alice needs more training in making public speeches.

C)The man can hardly understand Alice’s presentation.

D)Alice didn’t seem to be nervous during her speech.

5 A)There are more extremes in the weather.

B)It remains almost the same as before.

C)It’s worse than 30 years ago.

D)There has been a significant rise in temperature.

6 A)At a publishing house.

B)In a reading room

C)At a bookstore.

D)In Prof. Jordan’s office

7 A)The man should have booked a less expensive hotel.

B)Her brother can help the man find a cheaper hotel.

C) Her brother can find an apartment for the man.

D)The man can stay in her brother’s apartment.

8 A)Priority should be given to listening.

B) It’s more effective to combine listening with reading.

C)It’s most helpful to read English newspapers every day.

D)Reading should come before listening.

9 A)It can help solve complex problems.

B)It is a new weapon against terrorists.

C)It will most likely prove ineffective

D)It will help detect all kinds of liars.

10 A)Apply for a job in the electronics company

B)Visit the electronics company next week.

C)Get apart-time job on campus before graduation.

D)Help the company recruit graduate students.

Section B

Passage One

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11 A)It reduces the chance of death for heart surgery patients.

B)It is a possible cure for heart disease.

C)It can help lower high body temperature effectively.

D)It ha been proven to be the best pain-killer.

12 A)It adjusts their blood pressure.

B)It speeds up their recovery after surgery.

C)It in creases the blood flow to the heart.

D)It keeps blood vessels from being blocked.

13 A)It should not be taken by heart surgery patients before the operation.

B)It is harmful to heart surgery patients with stomach bleeding.

C)It will have considerable side effects if taken in large doses.

D)It should not be given to patients immediately after the operation.

Passage Two

Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.

14 A)They strongly believe in family rules.

B)They tend to take responsibility for themselves

C)They are very likely to succeed in life.

D)They are in the habit of obeying their parents.

15 A)They grow up to be funny and charming.

B)They get less attention from their parents.

C)They often have a poor sense of direction.