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 center.

　　11. [A] The man should try to be more understanding.

　　[B] The man's wife should be more understanding.

　　[C] The man's negative attitude may be derived from his childhood.

　　[D] The pessimism of the man's wife may be the result of her past experiences.

　　12. [A] A snowstorm. [B] An earthquake.

　　[C] A traffic accident. [D] A hurricane.

　　13. [A] The two speakers are classmates.

　　[B] The man is majoring in elementary education.

　　[C] The woman is majoring in elementary education.

　　[D] The two speakers got to know each other in a class.

　　14. [A] At 6:15. [B] At 5:50.

　　[C] At 16:05. [D] At 16:15.

　　15. [A] Unemployment. [B] Family breakup.

　　[C] Mental problems. [D] Drinking.

　　16. [A] She disagrees with the man.

　　[B] She doesn't enjoy long speeches.

　　[C] She hadn't known how long the speech would be.

　　[D] She doesn't have a special opinion about the speaker.

　　17. [A] They are attending a concert.

　　[B] They are negotiating about a price.

　　[C] They are planning to go for a date.

　　[D] They are buying something for their firm.

　　18. [A] The man is a football fan.

　　[B] The man needs the woman's help.

　　[C] The man didn't watch TV last night.

　　[D] The man often has power failure at home.

　　Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　19. [A] He hiked along the Colorado River.

　　[B] He explored the Colorado River.

　　[C] He camped along the Colorado River.

　　[D] He visited the Colorado city.

　　20. [A] Because they want to sell canteens.

　　[B] Because they want to educate the tourists about park conditions.

　　[C] Because the tourists may get sick or die from dehydration.

　　[D] Because the tourists may get lost.

　　21. [A] Because she had too many things with her.

　　[B] Because she was sick.

　　[C] Because she was quite lazy.

　　[D] Because she didn't want to get sick at high altitudes.

　　Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　22. [A] She needs some information.

　　[B] She wants packing materials.

　　[C] She is checking her package.

　　[D] She is moving to California.

　　23. [A] Fresh fruit. [B] A gift certificate.

　　[C] homemade candy. [D] A wedding present.

　　24. [A] The next day. [B] On Saturday.

　　[C] In three days. [D] In one week.

　　25. [A] Regular service. [B] Overnight express.

　　[C] Same day delivery. [D] Priority service.