Part B
You will hear four dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have 10 seconds to check your answer to each question. You will hear the recording ONLY ONCE. Questions 11~13 are based on the following dialogue between a customer and a shop assistant.
11.What does the woman want the man to do? [A] Give her money back. [B] Have the spoiled chicken replaced. [C] Tell her the way to a shop. [D] Look for her lost receipt.
12.Why does the man reject the woman’s request? [A] The company won’t recall goods already sold. [B] There isn’t anything wrong with the chicken. [C] The chicken isn’t sold at Brown’s. [D] The company policy does not allow this.
13.Why does the woman apologize to the man? [A] For her rude behavior. [B] For her mistake. [C] For her spoiling the man’s clothes. [D] For her misunderstanding the man.
Questions 14~17 are based on the following job interview.
14.How long exactly has the man been out of work? [A] Two years. [B] Two years and three months. [C] Three years. [D] Three years and two months.
15.What was the man’s last job? [A] A cook. [B] A waiter. [C] A repairman. [D] A cowboy.
16.Why did he leave his last job? [A] He couldn’t bear the boss. [B] He couldn’t stand the heat. [C] He didn’t earn a lot of money. [D] He was fired.
17.What can we assume about the man? [A] He is well educated. [B] He has rich experiences. [C] He has many skills. [D] He is a lazy man.
Questions 18~21 are based on a conversation about renting an apartment.
18.What is the livingroom like? [A] It’s small but bright and airy. [B] It’s big, bright and airy. [C] It’s bright but small and not airy. [D] It’s big, airy but not bright.
19.What’s true about the heating? [A] It’s only available during the day. [B] It’s only available for bedrooms. [C] It’s not in good condition. [D] It’s available all day.
20.How far is the nearest market? [A] Ten minutes by bike. [B] Ten minutes by car. [C] Ten minutes by underground. [D] Ten minutes on foot.
21.What does the man decide to do? [A] To talk it over with his wife. [B] To consult with his friend. [C] To see another apartment. [D] To move in within a week.
Questions 22~25 are based on the following weather forecast.
22.What was the weather like today? [A] Sunny. [B] Cloudy. [C] Rainy. [D] Windy.
23.What was the high temperature for most of the state today? [A] 97℉. [B] 95℉. [C] 90℉. [D] 77℉.
24.What is Saturday evening’s weather forecast for the state? [A] Light rain over the entire state. [B] Heavy showers over the northern part. [C] Some rain in parts of the state. [D] Strong wind from a storm front.
25.What should the weather be like for Sunday night? [A] Cool. [B] Rainly. [C] Windy. [D] Fair.
Now you have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1. That is the end of the listening comprehension section. |