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Test 2

Section A

Directions: In this section,

you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations.

At the end of each conversation,

one or more questions will be asked about what was said.

Both the conversation and the questions 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 Answer Sheet 2

with a single line through the centre.

Now let's begin with the 8 short conversations.

1. M: Have you filled out your application forms yet?

W: Don't remind me of them!

They're so confusing that I'm discouraged before I start!

Q: What does the woman imply?

2. W: Would you like to climb the mountains with us this weekend?

It will be very interesting.

M: Thanks a lot, but that is the last thing I want to do in the world.

Q: What does the man mean?

3. W: I don't understand how you got a ticket.

I always thought you were a careful driver.

M: I usually am, but I thought I could make it before the light turned.

Q: Why did the man get a ticket?

4. M: I thought you'd gone to see your sister last weekend

before you left for New York.

W: I intended to, but at the last minute she called and said that

the weekend was inconvenient so I stayed home altogether.

Q: What did the woman do last weekend?

5. W: Could you please tell me what I should do if my car breaks down?

M: Well, I'm sure you won't have any trouble,

Mrs. Smith, but if something should happen,

just call this number. They'll see that you'd get help.

Q: What does the man really mean?

6. W: If Professor Thomas is willing to give us a three-day extension to finish the project,

maybe he'll give us a few more days.

M: Let's not push our luck, Mary. OK?

Q: What does the man mean?

7. M: You can see that it's in very good condition. The previous owner was a builder.

W: It's quite an old house.

I'm worried about the electrical wiring.

Q: What can we learn from the conversation?

8. M: Suppose the boss offered to increase your pay by 100%

and to promote you as the sales manager,

would you still quit and look for another job?

W: Yes. I am determined. I would like to find a job to which my knowledge can be fully applied.

Q: Why was the woman determined to quit the current job?

Now you'll hear two long conversations.

Conversation One

M: Hello and welcome to today's show, Shirley's Garden.

Today, we'll be interviewing Shirley on her amazing techniques at growing a garden.

Thank you for being here, Shirley.

W: You're welcome.

M: Shirley, you truly have an amazing garden.

Can you tell us how you learned about gardening?

W: Well, this spring I took a gardening class.

Then I decided to try some of the things I had learned.

So I have tried various attempts at gardening and with different degrees of success.

M: From the pictures of your garden,

I've seen all kinds of different vegetables, including cucumbers, tomatoes, strawberries,

carrots and so on. Could you let us know how you put these plants together in your garden?

W: Well, one of the most important things in gardening is that you choose a good location.

You need at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunshine.

Um, you also need to choose a location that has good drainage,

and it should be a convenient location.

After choosing a good location,

I just decided what I wanted to plant,

and based on what the final plant would look like,

I divided the whole garden into different parts.

M: Shirley, I've noticed some vertical beams in your garden.

I'm truly amazed by them. Could you explain that to us a little bit?

W: Well, take cucumbers for instance.

Cucumbers take a lot of space when you grow them out on the ground,

but I don't have that much space. So I just grow them up.

Just grow them vertically.

I just used a metal frame and some strings to allow them to grow up,

and they will support themselves.

M: Well, Shirley, this is truly amazing.

Thank you very much for being with us today.

W: My pleasure.

Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

9. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?

10. How did Shirley learn about gardening?

11. Which of the following is important to grow a nice garden?

12. What is the main purpose of using vertical beams according to Shirley?

Conversation Two

W: Excuse me. Is this the School of Economics?

M: Yes, it is. May I help you?

W: Oh good. Um, I'm a new student and I was wondering if someone could give me some information?

M: Well, I might be able to help. I lecture on that program.

What do you need to know?

W: Quite a few things, actually. Firstly, how many lectures a week do I have to attend?

M: Ah, well, the economics course is a double unit

so there are two lectures a week and one tutorial.

The lectures are scheduled at four for Tuesday and Thursday.

W: I've got a part-time job that starts at four thirty.

M: Well, you can't be in two places at once, can you?

And attendance at lectures is necessary.

We expect at least 90% attendance at this university.

W: 90%! That's high! Do they enforce that rule?

M: Yes, we do. We're pretty strict about it actually.

Anything else I can help you with while you're here?

W: Well, yes, actually. Do you know what the course requirements are?

M: Well, you have to complete a paper.

W: What does it involve?

M: Well, it's a 3 000-word essay on a given topic based on some set reading texts.

And in addition to that there is an exam.

W: An exam! I have to work on it very hard. What's the focus of the course?

M: Well, the course at this university has a vocational focus

that is a focus on preparing its graduates for work,

so we're orientated very much towards employment.

W: So my chances of getting a job are good?

M: Well, provided you get good results.

W: I'll work hard. Thanks for your time. You've been really helpful.

M: That's fine. See you soon.

Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

13. Which of the following description about attendance is proper according to the conversation?

14. What does the paper involve?

15. What's the focus of the course?

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages.

At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions.

Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.

After you hear a question,

you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).

Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.

Passage One

With the development of science, scientists have discovered more about the world.

Scientists say world coastal areas must prepare now for a rise in sea levels.

No matter what action is taken, scientists say there are already enough greenhouse gases

in the atmosphere to cause a major warning.

As a result, scientists and government officials are focusing

on how society might adapt to rising sea levels,

changing agricultural zones, changing climates and other problems.

Already, state and local governments along the coast of the United States

are starting to plan for a possible long-term rise in the sea level,

and a few have taken action to cope with it.

Agricultural researchers are developing heat-resistant and draught-resistant crops

that might replace traditional crops if the climate changes.

How long it will take for maximum warming to be reached

is uncertain because the oceans slow such warming.

Most scientists expect the maximum warming to take place by the second half of this century.

If levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere double, sea levels will rise;

estimates of the average rise are from 1.5 feet to 6.5 feet.

Some leading experts expect a rise of 1 meter, a little more than three feet.

Questions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard.

16. What must world coastal areas prepare for according to scientists' opinion?

17. According to the passage, what has caused the rise in sea levels?

18. What are the agricultural researchers developing?

19. When will the maximum warming take place?

Passage Two

As more women in the United States move up the professional ladder,

more are finding it necessary to make business trips alone.

Since this is new for many, some pieces of advice will certainly be helpful.

If you are married, it is a good idea to encourage your husband and children

to learn to cook a few simple meals while you are away.

They will be much happier and probably they will enjoy the experience.

If you will be eating alone a good deal, choose good restaurants.

This will be good for your digestion.

You may also find it useful to call the restaurant in advance and state

that you will be eating alone.

You will probably get better service and almost certainly a better table.

Finally, and most importantly, anticipate your travel needs as a business woman;

this start with lightweight luggage which you can easily carry.

Take a folding case inside your suitcase; it will come in handy for dirty clothes,

as well as for business documents and papers you no longer need on the trip.

And make sure you have a briefcase so that you can keep currently required papers separate.

Obviously, experience helps,

but you can make things easier on yourself from the first by careful planning,

so that right from the start you really can have a good trip!

Questions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.

20. Who does the passage intend to address?

21. What advice is given for married business women?

22. Why is a briefcase necessary for people who are on business trips?

Passage Three

After the violent earthquake that shook Los Angeles in 1994,

earthquake scientists had good news to report:

the damage and death toll could have been much worse.

More than 60 people died in this earthquake.

By comparison, an earthquake of similar intensity

that shook America in 1988 claimed 25 000 victims.

Injuries and deaths were relatively less in Los Angeles because the quake occurred at 4:31 a.m.

on a holiday, when traffic was light on the city's highway.

In addition, changes made to the construction methods in Los Angeles during the last 20 years

have strengthened the city's buildings and highways, making them more resistant to quakes.

Despite the good news, engineers today are determined to come up with a new design

that would offer even greater security to buildings during earthquakes.

In the past, people used steel and rubber,

materials that bend without breaking to make buildings resistant to earthquakes.

The new design would install computers in the building

and the computers would help the buildings adjust itself during the earthquake.

Such buildings would be called smart buildings and could be very expensive to build.

However, they would save many lives and would be less likely to be damaged during earthquakes.

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.

23. How many people were killed in the earthquake in Los Angeles in 1994?

24. What did people use in the past to make buildings resistant to earthquakes?

25. What is the passage mainly about?

Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times.

When the passage is read for the first time,

you should listen carefully for its general idea.

When the passage is read for the second time,

you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 26 to 33

with the exact words you have just heard.

For blanks numbered from 34 to 36 you are required to fill in the missing information.

For these blanks, You can either use the exact words you have just heard

or write down the main points in your own words.

Finally, when the passage is read for the third time,

you should check what you have written.

Now listen to the passage.

Nearly half of new American teachers quit the job within five years.

Some get weary of large class sizes, limited free time and little financial support,

and wish to feel more valued by society.

At the same time, experts criticize too many teachers

lack the required knowledge of what they teach.

Complaints of teaching are usually less about the working conditions than about the pay.

A recent report proclaims that an immediate pay increase of fifteen to twenty percent is a must.

It says this would elevate teachers from the bottom in starting pay among professions.

The report advocates new plans to settle a crisis

in the number of qualified math and science teachers.

It says less than half of students who graduate

from high school are ready for college-level math or science.

It says another problem is a shortage of minority teachers

who can actually better represent society.

It says two times as many black

and three times as many Asian and native American teachers are required.

The report says excellent teachers and those

who agree to teach in troubled schools and subjects with shortages could get extra pay.

The plan also calls for better working conditions,

and more pathways into teaching for those without traditional training.

The report says schools will not improve until teachers have the necessary support,

skills and training so as to be qualified for their jobs.

It suggests the surest way to end the teacher shortage is for all teachers

to receive pay that recognizes the job they have to do,

because only if the teachers have no trouble with finance

they can have a strong sense of security when devoted to teaching.

Now the passage will be read again.

Nearly half of new American teachers quit the job within five years.

Some get weary of large class sizes, limited free time and little financial support,

and wish to feel more valued by society.

At the same time, experts criticize too many teachers

lack the required knowledge of what they teach.

Complaints of teaching are usually less about

the working conditions than about the pay.

A recent report proclaims

that an immediate pay increase of fifteen to twenty percent is a must.

It says this would elevate teachers

from the bottom in starting pay among professions.

The report advocates new plans to settle a crisis

in the number of qualified math and science teachers.

It says less than half of students who graduate

from high school are ready for college-level math or science.

It says another problem is a shortage of minority teachers

who can actually better represent society.

It says two times as many black and

three times as many Asian and native American teachers are required.

The report says excellent teachers and those

who agree to teach in troubled schools and subjects with shortages could get extra pay.

The plan also calls for better working conditions,

and more pathways into teaching for those without traditional training.

The report says schools will not improve until teachers have the necessary support,

skills and training so as to be qualified for their jobs.

It suggests the surest way to end the teacher shortage is for all teachers

to receive pay that recognizes the job they have to do,

because only if the teachers have no trouble with finance

they can have a strong sense of security when devoted to teaching.

Now the passage will be read for the third time.

Nearly half of new American teachers quit the job within five years.

Some get weary of large class sizes, limited free time and little financial support,

and wish to feel more valued by society.

At the same time, experts criticize too many teachers

lack the required knowledge of what they teach.

Complaints of teaching are usually less about the working conditions than about the pay.

A recent report proclaims that an immediate pay increase of fifteen to twenty percent is a must.

It says this would elevate teachers from the bottom in starting pay among professions.

The report advocates new plans to settle a crisis

in the number of qualified math and science teachers.

It says less than half of students who graduate

from high school are ready for college-level math or science.

It says another problem is a shortage of minority teachers

who can actually better represent society.

It says two times as many black

and three times as many Asian and native American teachers are required.

The report says excellent teachers and those

who agree to teach in troubled schools and subjects with shortages could get extra pay.

The plan also calls for better working conditions,

and more pathways into teaching for those without traditional training.

The report says schools will not improve until teachers have the necessary support,

skills and training so as to be qualified for their jobs.

It suggests the surest way to end the teacher shortage is for all teachers

to receive pay that recognizes the job they have to do,

because only if the teachers have no trouble with finance

they can have a strong sense of security when devoted to teaching.

This is the end of listening comprehension.

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[00:01.74]Test 2
[00:05.13]Section A
[00:06.44]Directions: In this section,
[00:08.95]you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations.
[00:13.99]At the end of each conversation,
[00:15.96]one or more questions will be asked about what was said.
[00:20.00]Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.
[00:25.25]After each question there will be a pause.
[00:28.54]During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D),
[00:35.43]and decide which is the best answer.
[00:38.48]Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2
[00:42.43]with a single line through the centre.
[00:44.84]Now let's begin with the 8 short conversations.
[00:49.00]1. M: Have you filled out your application forms yet?
[00:54.25]W: Don't remind me of them!
[00:56.65]They're so confusing that I'm discouraged before I start!
[00:59.93]Q: What does the woman imply?
[01:17.83]2. W: Would you like to climb the mountains with us this weekend?
[01:22.75]It will be very interesting.
[01:24.83]M: Thanks a lot, but that is the last thing I want to do in the world.
[01:29.97]Q: What does the man mean?
[01:46.82]3. W: I don't understand how you got a ticket.
[01:52.28]I always thought you were a careful driver.
[01:55.02]M: I usually am, but I thought I could make it before the light turned.
[01:59.17]Q: Why did the man get a ticket?
[02:18.32]4. M: I thought you'd gone to see your sister last weekend
[02:22.69]before you left for New York.
[02:24.44]W: I intended to, but at the last minute she called and said that
[02:29.26]the weekend was inconvenient so I stayed home altogether.
[02:33.42]Q: What did the woman do last weekend?
[02:52.36]5. W: Could you please tell me what I should do if my car breaks down?
[02:58.70]M: Well, I'm sure you won't have any trouble,
[03:01.21]Mrs. Smith, but if something should happen,
[03:03.62]just call this number. They'll see that you'd get help.
[03:07.45]Q: What does the man really mean?
[03:21.71]6. W: If Professor Thomas is willing to give us a three-day extension to finish the project,
[03:33.14]maybe he'll give us a few more days.
[03:35.77]M: Let's not push our luck, Mary. OK?
[03:39.05]Q: What does the man mean?
[03:56.23]7. M: You can see that it's in very good condition. The previous owner was a builder.
[04:03.94]W: It's quite an old house.
[04:05.58]I'm worried about the electrical wiring.
[04:08.53]Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
[04:27.50]8. M: Suppose the boss offered to increase your pay by 100%
[04:33.18]and to promote you as the sales manager,
[04:36.25]would you still quit and look for another job?
[04:39.20]W: Yes. I am determined. I would like to find a job to which my knowledge can be fully applied.
[04:45.65]Q: Why was the woman determined to quit the current job?
[05:05.35]Now you'll hear two long conversations.
[05:08.93]Conversation One
[05:10.46]M: Hello and welcome to today's show, Shirley's Garden.
[05:14.83]Today, we'll be interviewing Shirley on her amazing techniques at growing a garden.
[05:20.52]Thank you for being here, Shirley.
[05:22.60]W: You're welcome.
[05:23.81]M: Shirley, you truly have an amazing garden.
[05:27.31]Can you tell us how you learned about gardening?
[05:30.15]W: Well, this spring I took a gardening class.
[05:32.88]Then I decided to try some of the things I had learned.
[05:36.49]So I have tried various attempts at gardening and with different degrees of success.
[05:42.51]M: From the pictures of your garden,
[05:44.92]I've seen all kinds of different vegetables, including cucumbers, tomatoes, strawberries,
[05:51.48]carrots and so on. Could you let us know how you put these plants together in your garden?
[05:57.60]W: Well, one of the most important things in gardening is that you choose a good location.
[06:02.96]You need at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunshine.
[06:07.34]Um, you also need to choose a location that has good drainage,
[06:12.37]and it should be a convenient location.
[06:14.99]After choosing a good location,
[06:17.51]I just decided what I wanted to plant,
[06:20.24]and based on what the final plant would look like,
[06:23.74]I divided the whole garden into different parts.
[06:26.92]M: Shirley, I've noticed some vertical beams in your garden.
[06:32.06]I'm truly amazed by them. Could you explain that to us a little bit?
[06:37.19]W: Well, take cucumbers for instance.
[06:39.71]Cucumbers take a lot of space when you grow them out on the ground,
[06:44.08]but I don't have that much space. So I just grow them up.
[06:48.57]Just grow them vertically.
[06:50.32]I just used a metal frame and some strings to allow them to grow up,
[06:55.57]and they will support themselves.
[06:57.75]M: Well, Shirley, this is truly amazing.
[07:01.25]Thank you very much for being with us today.
[07:04.10]W: My pleasure.
[07:05.63]Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
[07:11.54]9. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?
[07:31.42]10. How did Shirley learn about gardening?
[07:46.20]11. Which of the following is important to grow a nice garden?
[08:12.10]12. What is the main purpose of using vertical beams according to Shirley?
[08:33.75]Conversation Two
[08:35.29]W: Excuse me. Is this the School of Economics?
[08:38.89]M: Yes, it is. May I help you?
[08:40.97]W: Oh good. Um, I'm a new student and I was wondering if someone could give me some information?
[08:47.31]M: Well, I might be able to help. I lecture on that program.
[08:51.00]What do you need to know?
[08:52.53]W: Quite a few things, actually. Firstly, how many lectures a week do I have to attend?
[08:58.44]M: Ah, well, the economics course is a double unit
[09:02.05]so there are two lectures a week and one tutorial.
[09:05.11]The lectures are scheduled at four for Tuesday and Thursday.
[09:09.16]W: I've got a part-time job that starts at four thirty.
[09:12.76]M: Well, you can't be in two places at once, can you?
[09:16.05]And attendance at lectures is necessary.
[09:18.67]We expect at least 90% attendance at this university.
[09:23.05]W: 90%! That's high! Do they enforce that rule?
[09:27.75]M: Yes, we do. We're pretty strict about it actually.
[09:31.80]Anything else I can help you with while you're here?
[09:34.42]W: Well, yes, actually. Do you know what the course requirements are?
[09:39.34]M: Well, you have to complete a paper.
[09:41.75]W: What does it involve?
[09:43.72]M: Well, it's a 3 000-word essay on a given topic based on some set reading texts.
[09:49.18]And in addition to that there is an exam.
[09:52.03]W: An exam! I have to work on it very hard. What's the focus of the course?
[09:58.16]M: Well, the course at this university has a vocational focus
[10:01.98]that is a focus on preparing its graduates for work,
[10:06.03]so we're orientated very much towards employment.
[10:09.31]W: So my chances of getting a job are good?
[10:12.26]M: Well, provided you get good results.
[10:14.67]W: I'll work hard. Thanks for your time. You've been really helpful.
[10:19.05]M: That's fine. See you soon.
[10:21.01]Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
[10:26.37]13. Which of the following description about attendance is proper according to the conversation?
[10:49.99]14. What does the paper involve?
[11:07.90]15. What's the focus of the course?

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