Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)

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.

Example: You will hear:

You will read:

A) At the office.

B) In the waiting room.

C) At the airport.

D) In a restaurant.

From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This conversation is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) "At the office" is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.

Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] ID]

1. A) The man could come some time later. B) The size the man wants will arrive soon.

C) The size of the skirt is ail right for the man. D)The man could buy a shirt of a different color.


2. A) The woman is filming the lake. B) The woman is running toward the lake.

C) The woman can't take a photo of the man. D) The woman is watching an exciting film with the man.


3. A) It's quiet in the restaurant. B) The restaurant is too far from their school.

C) The price is high in the restaurant. D) The restaurant serves good food.


4. A) On a busy street. B) In a Hong Kong hotel.

C) At an airport. D) At a booking office.


5. A) The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor. B) The woman should have seen the doctor earlier.

C) The woman's headache will go away by itself. D) The woman has been complaining too much.


6. A) Put off his appointment with Mr. Johnson. B) Help move things to Mr. Johnson's office.

C) Help the woman move the items. D) Hurry to Mr. Johnson's office.


7. A) The man didn't practice hard enough. B) The man should find a new partner.

C) The man should not give up. D) The man should not dream of being a superstar.


8. A) It doesn't appeal to her. B) It's incredibly delicious.

C) She has already tasted it. D) There is no more left.


9. A) The man is a diligent student. B) The man has bad study habits.

C) The man has made a mess of his midterm exam. D) The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper.


10. A) The man has finished Ms assignment. B) The man is willing to helpthe woman.

C) The man will drive the woman to school. D)he man is losing patience with the woman.


Section B
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 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.