Part B: Listening Comprehension

1. Statements
　　Directions： In thispart of  the test， you will hear several short statements. Thesestatements will be spoken ONLY ONCE， and you will notf ind them written on thepap er； so you must listen caref ully . When you hear a statement， read the answer choicesand decide which one is closest in meaning to the statementyou have heard. Then writethe letter of  the answer you have chosen in the corresponding sp ace in your ANS WERBOOKLET.

1. (A) I know many business people at the Beachside Hotel.
(B) The Beachside is the only favorite hotel for many business people.
(C) Many business people like to hold conferences in the Beachside Hotel.
(D) Many business people provide the best conference facilities for the Beachside.

2(A) Only 25 to 30 college graduates will be short-listed for the interview.
(B) The applicants will be asked to do a qualification test.
(C) No one but 25 to 30-year-old college graduates can apply for the job.
(D) The department needs 25 to 30 college graduates to finish the evaluation.

3. (A) Seldom are new scientific theories rejected quickly.
(B) New scientific theories are often slow to be accepted.
(C) Scientists rarely publish their theories immediately.
(D) Quick benefits are expected from this new scientific theory.

4. (A) We are content with our cooperation.
(B) We plan to strengthen our cooperation.
(C) The project was not approved by the two sides.
(D) The project was not completed on time.

5. (A) All the committee members except the chairman were against the proposal.
(B) Nobody wanted to put forward a proposal to open a second branch downtown.
(C) The chairman was the only one who was against the new proposal.
(D) After negotiations, the committee decided to open a new branch downtown.

6. (A) We offer a five to ten percent discount unless you require immediate delivery.
(B) We promise to refund the money if we cannot send our products in time.
(C) If you order our products right now, we will give you certain commission in cash.
(D) Buying our products will save not only your money, but also your time.

7. (A) It was predicted that I would be the Guest of Honour at the Show.
(B) I had to wait for 20 years before I was invited to the Show.
(C) I didn t expect that I would be the Guest of Honour at the Show.
(D) I suspected that I would be given a leading role in the movie.

8. (A) It wouldn't be wise to reopen the discussion on the project today.
(B) I think we should reconsider our investment in the project.
(C) Don't you think we could be wise by increasing our investment?
(D) Have you ever seen such a wonderful view of the woods?

9. (A) We will beat our rival in the football league match on the playground.
(B) We will have to consult the experts to learn our rival s financial position.
(C) Our special knowledge and diligence will make up for our lack of funds.
(D) Our staff members are more experienced and diligent in raising funds.

10. (A) People using the Internet will soon be almost doubled.
(B) Population is exploding because of the Internet.
(C) Ten years ago, only rich people can afford to use the Internet.
(D) The Internet population will increase two-fold in ten years.