Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

Example:    You will hear:

                  You will read:

                        A) At the office.

                        B) In the waiting room.

                        C) At the airport.

                        D) In a restaurant.

From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the correct answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.

Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]

1.   A) The man could buy a shirt of a different color.

      B) The size of the shirt is all right for the man.

      C) The size the man wants will arrive soon.

      D) The man could come some time later.

2.   A) The woman is watching an exciting film with the man.

      B) The woman can’t take a photo of the man.

      C) The woman is running toward the lake.

      D) The woman is filming the lake.

3.   A) It’s quiet in the restaurant.

      B) The price is high in the restaurant.

      C) The restaurant serves good food.

      D) The restaurant is too far from their school.

4.   A) At a booking office.

      B) In a Hong Kong hotel.

      C) On a busy street.

      D) At an airport.

5.   A) The woman has been complaining too much.

      B) The woman’s headache will go away by itself.

      C) The woman should have seen the doctor earlier.