Part B: Listening Comprehension

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements. These statements will be spoken ONLY ONCE, and you will not find them written on the paper; so you must listen carefully. When you hear a statement, read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.

1. Statements
1. (A) We didn't find one qualified applicant.
(B) Nobody applied for the job.
(C) Only one person applied for the job.
(D) We interviewed nine candidates.

2.  (A) Florence finished her speech with some introductory remarks.
 (B) Florence found herself making a speech when the speaker became ill.
 (C) Florence came along with a fluent introduction about the eminent speaker.
 (D) Had the speaker not been ill, he would have made some introductory remarks.

3. (A) I cannot finish the report in time.
 (B) I hate to join in social activities this weekend.
 (C) I have to work extra time over the weekend.
 (D) I will not attend the board meeting next week.

4. (A) The director is too busy to attend to your proposal right now.
 (B) The director will help you read the proposal tomorrow morning.
 (C) You should hand in your proposal no later than tomorrow morning.
 (D) You can make an appointment to see the director the next day.

5.  (A) We'll ask for more time to finish the financial plan.
 (B) We'll look for more information for the plan later than expected.
 (C) I'm afraid we'll turn in the financial plan later than expected.
 (D) We'll have to finish the plan with the materials available now.

6.  (A) Talking too much in business negotiations leaves a bad impression o Americans.
 (B) Silence often makes Americans feel uncomfortable in business situations.
 (C) Americans enjoy keeping silent in business negotiations and employ a variety of strategies.
 (D) Americans are rather aggressive, especially in business situations.

7.(A) I think now it is the best time to do business in China, though we have had a 50-year relationship.
 (B) I believe that we could have done more business with China over the past 50 years.
 (C) Although our company has a history of over 50 years, we are unable to start our business in China.
 (D) Despite our good relationship over the past 50 years, we need to find a better time for investment here.

8.  (A) The director has already signed the agreement.
 (B) The director has read the agreement for three times
 (C) The director is not in and cannot sign the agreement.
 (D) The director is not ready to sign the agreement.

9.  (A) We cannot compete with our rivals, since we have just started our business here.
 (B) We want to have more customers, so we're ready to make more favourable offers
 (C) We are unable to provide the best service here, because we do not have enough competitive advantage.
 (D) We plan to merge our competitors in this area, as we are growing and have more customers.

10.  (A) A diet with meat only is not enough for our body.
 (B) A diet with vegetables can sometimes be very costly.
 (C) Meatless meals are equally nutritious and less expensive.
 (D) Meatless meals cannot provide all the essential nutrients.