Part One
(90 minutes)
Part 1 Dialogue communication (10 minutes, 10 points, 1 for each)
Section A Dialogue completion
Directions: In this section, you will read 5 short incomplete dialogues between two speakers, each followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the answer that best suits the situation to complete the dialogue. Then mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.
1.A: Dan gave me a free ride home, but I paid for the gas.
B: You know what they say, ____.
A one good turn deserves another
B there’s no free lunch
C it’s who you know that counts
D don’t bite off more than you can chew
2. A: David said he bought a new BMW for $5,000!
B: _____. Sounds pretty cheap to me!
A: Well, that’s what he said.
A Come to think of it.
B Are you sure?
C Do you think so?
D Is he crazy?
3. A: We just came back from Phoenix. And we had the best vacation in years.
B: ____. I’m glad to hear it.
A How was it?
B Oh, my goodness!
C Good for you.
D Oh, there you go again.
4. A: I just can’t stand this class any more?
B: ____. It’s required, and you have to sit in it in order to graduate.
A Why, you can say that again!
B Well, why not just drop out of it?
C Why, I couldn’t agree more!
D Well, you might as well get used to it.
5. A: I don’t know about you, but I thought that film was terrific.
B: ____. The action was great, and so was the music.
A I’m with you there
B Just the same.
C More or less.
D I sure do.
Section B Dialogue Comprehension
Directions: In this section, you will read 5 short conversations between a man and a woman. At the end of each conversation there is a question followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the best answer to the question from the 4 choices by marking the corresponding letter with single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.
6. Woman: I’m tired of driving all the way to work and back every day. If only cars could drive themselves!
Man: Well, some car manufactures are working on them. I guess you’ll soon buy one if you can afford it.
Question: What does the man imply?
A Cars that drive themselves may be very expensive.
B The woman will be able to buy an intelligent car.
C He is working with a car producer on intelligent cars.
D Driving to work is really a headache.
7. Woman: I’d rather not talk about it. Just don’t ask.
Man: Come on. I think you need to let off some steam.
Question: What does the man advise the woman to do?
A To keep the secret.
B To talk to him about the problem.
C To reduce the workload.
D To have a good rest.
8. Woman: Julie’s dress looks funny. That style went out last year.
Man: Oh, come on, as long as it looks good on her.
Question: What does the man try to emphasize?