Part I Dialogue Communication (15 minutes, 15 points)

Section A Dialogue Completion

Directions: In this section, you will read 5short incomplete dialogues between two speakers, each followed by four choices marked ABCD. Choose the answer that best suits the situation to complete the dialogue. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.

1. Speaker A: Here’s a gift for you. I bought it in China.

  Speaker B:___________

A How much did it cost?

B Wow, it is great! Thank you.

C It must be very expensive.

D Sorry to have bothered you.

2. Speaker A: Can you tell me something about your company?

  Speaker B:________. Our company was established in 1953. We produce a wide variety of electronic equipment,

A I am glad.

B Good idea.

C You are welcome.

D My pleasure.

3. Speaker A: Aren’t you excited about your new job?

  Speaker B: ____, but it’s too demanding.

A It’s OK.

B I am fine.

C Sure I am.

D I think so.

4. Woman: I’ve just been reading through your last project report.

  Man: I hope you didn’t find much wrong in it.

5. Speaker A: Could you pass me the jobs page?

  Speaker B:_______

A What’s the matter with you?

B Why should I ?

C You don’t have to ask.

D Sure, here you are.

Section B Dialogue Comprehension

Directions: In this section, you will read 5short conversations between a man and a woman. At the end of each conversation there is a question followed by four choices marked ABCD. Choose the answer that best answer to the question from the four choices given and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.

6. Man: Jennifer is really pretty, isn’t she? Her skin looks so baby smooth!

  Woman: Well, it’s just that she puts lots of make-up on her face. Actually natural beauty comes from within.

  Man: Ah, I can smell jealousy in the air!

  Question: What does the man imply?

A The woman looks ugly.

B The woman had a bitter feeling.

C The woman should apologize.

D The woman was upset.

7. Man: My father can do cooling carpentry, and a bit of gardening.

  Woman: He’s a Jack of all trades, really.

  Question: What does the woman mean?

A The man’s father has talent in trade.

B The man’s father works for Jack.

C The man’s father has many different skills.

D The man’s father does many jobs at the same time.

8. Woman: I want to try something new in the project. What’s your opinion?

  Man: Well, I prefer to go by the book. At least it is safer, isn’t it?

  Question: What does the man suggest?

A Strictly obeying the established rules.

B Trying something new from the book.

C Testing a new but safer method.

D Learning a new method through practice.

9. Man: The competition is increasingly fierce. What shall we do next?

  Woman: If other companies lower their prices, we’ll have to follow suit.