Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)

　　Section A

　　Directions: 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 centre.

　　11. A) He should start to find a new apartment right now.

　　B) He should buy an apartment right away.

　　C) He should start to find a new apartment in a few weeks.

　　D) He should buy an apartment near the campus.

　　12. A) He’s surprised she chose that agency.

　　B) He wonders why she is still keeping the job.

　　C) He doesn’t know when her classes started.

　　D) He doubts if she makes much money now.

　　13. A) Writing an essay. B) Studying for a test.

　　C) Shopping for shoes. D) Reading a magazine.

　　14. A) Because she can’t watch TV.

　　B) Because her ears were hurt.

　　C) Because she can’t hear the words on the telephone.

　　D) Because her eyes were hurt.

　　15. A) William is just starting the violin lessons.

　　B) William can’t play the violin.

　　C) William is very modest about his performance.

　　D) William is very proud of his performance.

　　16. A) Children learn by example. B) Children must not tell lies.

　　C) Children don’t like discipline. D) Children must control their temper.

　　17. A) At the Computer Center. B) At home.

　　C) At company. D) At the Oak Street.

　　18. A) He has refused another dinner appointment.

　　B) He doesn’t eat out very often.

　　C) He knows the way to the restaurant.

　　D) He does not like to eat out either.

　　Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　19. A) How to arrange for a trip. B) How to book a satisfactory room.

　　C) When the shop will be closed. D) What the weather is like.

　　20. A) Because there is an excellent bus service.

　　B) Because there is an excellent railway service.

　　C) Because there is an excellent subway system.

　　D) Because taxi system there isn’t convenient.