2005年01月 Part I prehension (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 center. Example: You will hear: You will read: A) 2 hours. B) 3 hours. C) 4 hours. D) 5 hours. From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D) “5 hours” is the correct answer. You should choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center. Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D] 1. A) Furnished apartments will cost more. B) The apartment can be furnished easily. C) The apartment is just what the man is looking for. D) She can provide the man with the apartment he needs. 2. A) Mr. Johnson’s ideas are nonsense. B) He quite agrees with Mr. Johnson’s views. C) Mr. Johnson is good at expressing his ideas. D) He shares the woman’s views on social welfare. 3. A) Study in a quiet place. B) Improve her grades gradually. C) Change the conditions of her dorm. D) Avoid distractions while studying in her dorm. 4. A) It has been put off. B) It has been cancelled. C) It will be held in a different place. D) It will be rescheduled to attract more participants. 5. A) loves the beautiful landscape of Australia very much. B) is very much interested in architecture. C) admires the Sydney Opera House very much. D) thinks it’s a shame for anyone not to visit Australia. 6. A) It is based on a lot of research. B) It can be finished in a few weeks’ time. C) It has drawn criticism from lots of people.
