2. Talks and Conversations

　　Directions：In this part of  the test， you will hear several short talks and conversations.Af ter each of  these， y ou will hear af ew questions. Listen caref ully because you willhear the talk or conversation and questions ONLY ONCE. When you hear a question，read thef our answer choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then writethe letter of  the answer you have chosen in the corresponding sp ace in your ANS WERBOOKLET.

Questions 11--14
11. (A) Make a phone call. (B) Ask for her advice.
(C) Return some books. (D) Borrow her notes.

12. (A) An essay on art. (B) A book review.
(C) A survey on IT industry. (D) A science project.

13. (A) Lend him some books. (B) Give him more advice.
(C) Return the books by Wednesday.
(D) Let him use her notes.

14. (A) On Friday. (B) The next day.
(C) In the evening. (D) A few hours later.

Questions 15--18

15. (A) Real words spoken by new-borns.
(B) Talk used with children by immature people.
(C) Lucky names for animals such as cows and dogs.
(D) Childish talk used with young children.

16. (A) It assists children to develop language skills more quickly.
(B) It earns more admiration from other parents.
(C) It makes children to become more obedient and humble.
(D) It helps children better understand and communicate with adults.

17. (A) By speaking like a baby.
(B) By using real names.
(C) By being consistent.
(D) By talking in a patronizing way.

18. (A) Because they are the source of admiration from their peers.
(B) Because they can prepare children for the complexity in later life.
(C) Because they cost the parents less than the desserts and toys.
(D) Because they can help the children become more consistent in future.

Questions 19--22

19. (A) Restaurant owner and customer.
(B) Teacher and student.
(C) Husband and wife.
(D) Doctor and patient.

20. (A) Sometimes nothing at all.
(B) A sandwich and a cup of coffee.
(C) Some vitamin pills.
(D) Some mineral water.

21. (A) He s tired of his promotion and new responsibilities.
(B) He finds it difficult to cope with so many urgent projects.
(C) He s quite satisfied with the recent progress in his work.
(D) He thinks it to be a headache that he has to work late every night.

22. (A) Eating more food.
(B) Getting some exercise.
(C) Taking some medicine.
(D) Quitting hisjob.

Questions 23--26
23. (A) Writing. (B) Reading.
(C) Speaking. (D) Listening.

24. (A) Because we often take our ability to listening for granted.
(B) Because we are surrounded by all sorts of noises.
(C) Because we do not spend much time listening.
(D) Because we do not attach great importance to listening.

25. (A) 30 percent. (B) 45 percent.
(C) 50 percent. (D) 75 percent.
26. (A) The ship crew ignored repeated warnings.
(B) The passengers did not listen to the captain.
(C) The crew refused to obey the captain s orders.
(D) The captain did not sleep well the night before the accident.

Questions 27--30
27. (A) Because he could avoid being killed by the H-bomb.
(B) Because he had a new world to fight for.
(C) Because he was able to enjoy a pollution-free life.
(D) Because he succeeded in setting up his own business.
28. (A) Moving from place to place.
(B) Enjoying life in the country.
(C) Making a little progress each day.
(D) Working and learning.

29. (A) Pollution and population explosion.
(B) Universal love and understanding between people.
(C) Advice and suggestions for their children.
(D) Responsibilities for one another regardless of race, colour or nationality.
30. (A) Because they don t experience the same kind of problems.
(B) Because they cannot adapt themselves to the fast progress.
(C) Because they are too old to fight for a new world.
(D) Because they feel the generation gap is too great to span over.