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) 2 hours.
B) 3 hours.
C) 4 hours.
D) 5 hours.
From the conversation we know that the two are 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) f'5 hours" is the correct answer. You should choose [Dl on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.
Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]
Question l.
W: The deadline for the sociology and computer courses is the day after tomorrow.
M: But I haven't decided which courses to take yet.
Q: What are the man and woman talking about?
A) Registering for courses. B) Getting directions.
C) Buying a new computer D) Studying sociology.
正确答案
A) Registering for courses.
答案解析
这道题的问题是：对话中的两个人在谈论什么？
女：计算机和社会学类课程报名的最后期限是后天。
男：但是我还没想好选哪些课呢？所以答案为A 。
技巧指点
题目中的“计算机”、“社会学”科目名称都是干扰项，最能帮助我们做出正确判断的信息是"dealine for...courses", 选课的最后期限"which course to take"，选修哪些课程，尤其是动词"take"的正确含义。
Question 2.
M: I'm looking for an apartment with a monthly rent to around 200 dollars in this neighborhood. Can you give me some advice on that?
W: Well, it's rather hard to find anything for less than 300 dollars around here. Rents are lower in the suburbs, but you'll need transportation if you choose to live there.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
A) The man will probably have to find a roommate.
B) The man is unlikely to live in the suburbs.
C) The man will probably have to buy a car
D) The man is unlikely to find exactly what he desires.
正确答案
D) The man is unlikely to find exactly what he desires.
答案解析
本题属于因果判断题，对话中的男士要在附近找一间租金200元左右的房子，而女士告诉他说附近很难找到租金300元以下的房子，一个自然的结论就是男士的愿望会落空，或者多花钱，或者住到更远的郊区。
技巧指点
解答这类题目需要完整地理解对话，有时也可以借助对话的语气来判断。
Question 3.
W: Well, tonight we have Professor Brown in the studio to talk about his recent book Fashion Images. Good evening, professor.
M: Good evening, and thank you for inviting me here this evening.
Q: What is the woman doing?
A) Painting a picture. C) Designing a studio.
B) Hosting a program. D) Taking a photograph.
正确答案
B) Hosting a program.
答案解析
情景判断题型。问题是对话中的女士在做什么，由对话的内容我们可以知道，她在欢迎某位布朗教授来到演播室（studio）,介绍他的一本新作，因而答案应为B，主持一个节目。
技巧指点
这道题应该说是要求一定的生活常识来辅助做出判断，同学们如果平时看过英文电视频道的Talkshow, 这道题就会很容易解决。
Question 4.
M: Have you run up against any problems in getting your passport renewed?
W: I haven't started applying yet.
Q: What do we know from the conversation?
A) The woman doesn't think it a problem to get her passport renewed.
B) The woman has difficulty renewing her passport.
C) The woman hasn't renewed her passport yet.
D) The woman's passport is still valid.
正确答案
C) The woman hasn't renewed her passport yet.
答案解析
因果判断题型。对话中男士问女士更换护照时有没遇到什么麻烦，女士说他还没有提出申请，我们自然而然地可以得出C项中的结果。
技巧指点
这道题有一定难度，需要对与护照相关的常识以及英语词汇有一些了解。
Question 5.
M: I must point out that trials of new medicine are expensive and you can never guarantee success.
W: But there's a very good chance in this case. I do hope you'll go ahead in the view of the potential benefit to mankind.
Q: What are the two speakers talking about?
A) A prediction of the future of mankind. B) A new drug that may benefit mankind.
C) An opportunity for a good job. D) An unsuccessful experiment.
正确答案
B) A new drug that may benefit mankind.
答案解析
情景判断题型；题目中男士提出新药品的试制代价高昂而又难以保证成功；而女士提出这一次成功的机会比较大，并且会让全人类从中受益。因而他们谈论的应该是一种药物。
技巧指点
这道题同样可以从女士的立场角度上来命题。
Question 6.
W: What's the difference between a lesson and a lecture?
M: Well, they are both ways of imparting knowledge. But the main difference is that you participate in a lesson whereas you just listen to a lecture. A lecture is generally given to a much larger group.
Q: What does the man mean?
A) lesson requires students' active involvement.
B) Students usually take an active part in a lecture.
C) More knowledge is covered in a lecture.
D) There is a larger group o