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 thinks he’s very organized.

　　B) He doesn’t want to join the display.

　　C) He doesn’t think he should lead the study group.

　　D) He knows someone who can lead the study group.

　　12. A) He doesn’t know where his brother keeps his computer.

　　B) The woman should buy a used computer.

　　C) He doesn’t know how much computers cost.

　　D) His brother paid too much for the computer.

　　13. A) It’s been to warm to wear the jacket.

　　B) The jacket is too big for him.

　　C) He doesn’t like cold weather.

　　D) He didn’t buy the jacket until cooler weather arrived.

　　14. A) He started the semester in a bad mood.

　　B) He’s not usually bad-tempered.

　　C) He has few responsibilities.

　　D) He doesn’t like the man.

　　15. A) He forgot to cancel the reservation.

　　B) They can go to the restaurant after the woman has finished working.

　　C) He has to work late tonight.

　　D) They don’t have a reservation at the restaurant.

　　16. A) Use bleach on his socks.

　　B) Buy new white socks.

　　C) Wash his red T-shirt again.

　　D) Throw away his pink socks.

　　17. A) He isn’t satisfied with his progress.

　　B) He wants to move up more quickly than he’s presently doing.

　　C) He has advance quickly enough in his career.

　　D) He feels frustrated as he tries to move up the ladder.

　　18. A) Try on a smaller sweater.

　　B) Look for another style at a different store.

　　C) Give the sweater away as a gift.

　　D) Exchange the sweater for a bigger one.

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

　　19. A) She's unable to attend the study session.

　　B) She has seen a doctor recently.

　　C) She's concerned about medical care.

　　D) She mentions the need for some medical tests.

　　20. A) To improve the study skills of university students.

　　B) To suggest changes in the student government.

　　C) To give people the opportunity to speak with a politician.

　　D) To discuss graduation requirements for political science majors.

　　21. A) Graduate school application procedures.

　　B) Funding for university education.

　　C) Winning the confidence of voters.

　　D) Preparing for an important test.

　　22. A) Tell her what to study for the history test.

　　B) Write a favorable letter of recommendation.

　　C) Advise her about how to run an election campaign.

　　D) Suggest a topic for a research paper.

　　Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　23. A) Boston schools.

　　B) Frontier life.

　　C) Teaching requirements.

　　D) Immigration patterns.

　　24. A) She was a famous author.

　　B) Her family later became famous landowners.

　　C) She exemplifies the immigrant spirit.

　　D) She invented some labor-saving farm equipment.