全新四级听力杨世登9-15,第二学期课外辅导

PRACTICE TEST NINE PART II LISTENING COMPEREHENSION [15MIN] In section A, Band C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Make the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet. SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 1to 4 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 1. What’s Thomas’ new home number? A. A. 9452-3457. B. 9432-7862. B. C. 9872-4327. D. 9432-7857. 2. What is mentioned about the Entertainment City? A. It has just opened recently. B. It’s near a university. C. It has a dancing hall. D. It is on Bowling Alley. 3. They probably WON’T go bowling __________. A. if Jane is fine B. if Thomas is with them C. unless Jane’s ankle is fine D. if Mike leaves early 4. Which of the following in NOT true? A. Jane cannot go out dancing. B. Thomas has just moved. C. Mike prefers dancing to bowling D. Maggie prefers dancing to bowling. Questions 5 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 5. What is said about the advanced math course? A. It is one of the basic courses. B. It is required for physics. C. It is required for chemistry. D. It is needed for the match. 6. Why is Sam hesitating about taking the advanced math course? A. Because he thinks it worthless. B. Because he prefers physics to math. C. Because he did poorly in math. D. Because it has nothing to do with history. 7. What can be inferred about Sam? A. History is very hard to him. B. He doesn’t like science courses much. C. Physics is his favorite. D. He is good at chemistry. Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 8. Where does this conversation most probably take place? A. On the street. B. In the garden. C. Over telephone. D. In a clinic. 9. Which of the following did NOT the man do in the past few days? A. See a doctor. B. Rest at home C. Get busy working. D. Take some medicine for his flu 10. Form the conversation, it is clear that the woman___________. A. is a believer in herbal medicine B. doesn’t believe doctors at all C. knows how to cure flu D. loves to dance with the man SECTION B PASSAGES 1 In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Question 11 to13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 11. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Researchers have found out when a baby is able to remember things for a long time. B. Researchers tried to find exactly when babies begin to develop their long-term memory. C. 12-month-olds haven’t had a good memory yet. D. Researchers have tried to find out how well babies can remember things. 12. Who is able to recall what happened 4 months ago? A. An 8-month-old baby. B. A 9-month-old baby. C. A17-month old baby. D. Any baby who is 12 months of age. 13. Why can some babies recall what happened 4month ago? A. They have seen enough to the world. B. Their brains have already gone through a period of rapid neurological growth. C. Their brains are going through a period of rapid neurological growth. D. Their heads have grown big enough. Question 14 to17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 14. What does the speaker mainly discuss? A. The duties of a ski patroller. B. The health benefits of an outdoor job. C. What ski patrollers teach skiers. D. The importance of the first-aid techniques in a ski patrol 15. According to the speaker, what is one advantage of working on a ski patrol? A. High salary. B. Job security. C. Job satisfaction. D. Employee health insurance. 16. What does the speaker say she likes most about giving ski lessons? A. It provides an extra of income. B. It improves her own skiing techniques. C. It gives her the opportunity to meet people. D. It helps her stay in shape. 17. According to the speaker, what is one of the main responsibilities of a ski patroller? A. To predict weather patterns. B. To maintain safe skiing condition. C. To help skiers to improve their physical condition. D. To compete in ski competitions and races. Question 18 to20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 18. What is the topic of the passage? A. The process of reaching decisions. B. The difference between two processes of games. C. The secret of making good business plans. D. The value of information in winning games. 19. What is the important factor in a game of imperfect information? A. Rules B. Luck C. Time D. Ideas 20. To most businessmen, decision-making in business means________. A. dealing with imperfect information B. handling a number of unknown factors C. a game of perfect information D. taking a chance SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Questions 21 and 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 21. The US has put sanctions on altogether__________foreign companies and individuals so far. A. 17 B. 14 C. 23 D. 25 22. The latest sanctions were imposed on some foreign entities because___________. A. they had n’t abided by the trade agreements B. they had sold weapons or military technology to Iran C. they had intercepted US commercial intelligence D. they had sold weapons or military technology to Iraq 23. With the sanctions imposed, the business________. A. cannot have any commercial activities in the US B. cannot buy US high-tech equipment for 10 years C. cannot buy US commodities over a period of 2 years D. cannot do business with the US government Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 24. Hurricane Frances has resulted in the following except________. A. heavy rain B. great casualties C. power cut D. high winds 25. How many residents were evacuated from their homes in Florida? A. Almost 5 million. B. Almost 7 million. C. Almost 3 million. D. Almost 6 million. Questions 26 and 27 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 26. The Israeli football team lost the game to Newcastle United by_______. A. 0 : 3 B. 1 : 3 C. 0 : 2 D. 1 : 2 27. Which of the following statements about the Israeli football team is NOT true? A. It played at home against Newcastle United B. It has played its first international match C. The Arab players face prejudice at home D. It consists of Arab and Jewish players Questions 28 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 28. _________ has a higher rate of suicide than other areas around the world A. Latin America B. Eastern Europe C. South Africa D. Egypt 29. Death caused by suicide can be through__________. A. improving interpersonal relationship B. improving people’s living conditions C. improving mental health support D. introducing more preventative methods 30. According to the WHO, _________ takes most lives every year. A. famine B. war C. murder D. suicide PRACTICE TEST TEN PART II LISTENING COMPEREHENSION [15MIN] In section A, Band C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Make the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet. SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 1to 4 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 1.The man is probably ________. A. a gardener B. a farmer C. a shepherd D. a driver 2. According to the man, __________. A. it’s too dangerous to work outside long B. people will shrivel like plants in such weather C. people must be hospitalized after five minutes D. drinking fluids will help his work 3. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. The rainfall last month was much less than normal. B. The land can still be cultivated. C. The conversation took place just before noon. D. The woman is a bit pessimistic. 4. What does the man think of the current situation? A. It’s a good year for pastures. B. It’s severe but he isn’t worried. C. It’s hopeless for this year. D. It’s bad but needless to despair. Questions 5 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 5. If a person hasn’t taken exercises for a long time, he ________. A. should use special shoes in exercises. B. needs to do some sneaking first C. shouldn’t take heavy exercises at once D. can’t start with weight-lifting 6. We can infer from this conversation that the man is probably_________. A. another client B. a coach C. a receptionist D. a manager 7. Which of the following is TURE of Jane? A. She needs to work out four times per week. B. She is not quite in shape. C. She will take jogging as one option. D. She hates weight-lifting. Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 8. According to Susan’s Saturday plan, she__________. A. doesn’t have to the dentist’s. B. won’t have much free time C. has to help Julie cook dinner D. can watch a movie in the afternoon 9. How would you describe Susan? B. She is cold and distant C. She is a house slave D. She shoulders a lot of household responsibilities 10. Which is NOT mentioned in the talk? A. Susan’s brother plays soccer B. Susan will read some history C. Susan has a science project to finish D. Susan will cook dinner SECTION B PASSAGES In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Question 11 to13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 11. What does the professor mainly discuss? A. The development of the modern skyscraper. B. The skyscraper’s effect on urban areas. C. Problems with future skyscraper construction. D. Safety regulations for skyscraper design. 12. What does the professor say about the invention of the elevator? A. It creates design problems for architects. B. It was needed for transporting construction materials. C. It enabled architects to design taller office buildings. D. It made skyscrapers more expensive to build. 13. What will the professor probably discuss next? A. Measures designed to solve problems caused by super skyscrapers. B. Design features of modern skyscrapers. C. Strategies for reducing traffic congestion. D. Methods of estimating construction costs. Question 14 to17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 14. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. Grandma Moses: A Biographical Sketch B. The Children of Grandma Moses C. Grandma Moses: Her Best Exhibition. D. Grandma Moses and Other Old Artists 15. According to the passage, why did Grandma Moses begin to paint? A. Because she wanted to decorate her home. B. Because she wanted to keep active. C. Because she wanted to improve her skill. D. Because she wanted to gain an international reputation. 16. What did Grandma Moses do in most part of her life? A. Working as a housemaid B. Painting landscapes C. Doing needlework pictures D. Framing in New York State 17. Which is NOT true about Grandma Moses? A. She was in domestic service before she got married. B. She enjoyed a very productive old age and lived very long. C. Her painting became known thanks to a dealer who bought all her works. D. She painted about 2,000 pictures in her while life. Question 18 to20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 18. What is the passage mainly about? A. The importance of marine life on the ocean floor B. The creatures and minerals on the ocean floor C. Measurement of the ocean floor D. How does sound travel under the sea level 19. Which in NOT mentioned as a means to map the ocean floor? A. Rope. B. Laser. C. Photography. D. Sound. 20. Where are the ocean’s greatest riches found? A. In deep hollows. B. In the flat parts of the sea. C. Close to the continents. D. Around islands. SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Questions 21 and 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 21. The United Nations has called for help to_________. A. deal with the disaster of pests B. destroy all the pesticides for health reasons C. dispose of stockpiles of toxic chemical waste from banned pesticides D. relieve people plagued by pests 22. The countries in need of assistance are in___________. A. the developing world B. Western Europe C. Latin America D. South Africa 23. The problem mentioned in the news is a result of___________. A. stockpiles of abandoned chemicals B. stockpiles of unused pesticides C. stockpiles of production waste D. stockpiles of life trash Questions 24 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 24. Hacking attacks originating in Brazil were ______ those in any other country last year. A. as many as B. less than C. 5 times more than D. 6 times more than 25.Brazilian hackers say they hack into world web sites________. A. just for intellectual challenge B. to get some useful information C. to pursue the enjoyment of stealing D. just for monopoly over the Internet 26. _________ should be blamed for the hacking explosion in Brazil. A. Lack of international security experts B. Weak legislation C. Chaos in network management D. Connivance of the government Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 27. Saudi Arabia has been put on a list of countries accused of_________. A. violations of speech freedom B. violations of religious freedom C. human rights abuse D. supporting the terrorist activities 28. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the news? A. Saudi Arabia has been categorized by the US with Iraq and Afghanistan B. The United States will cease to work with Saudi Arabia C. Saudi Arabia has been harboring terrorists D. Saudi Arabia has been a closest ally in the Middle East Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 29. Competitors from _________ would take part in the Para-Olympics A. more than 114 countries B. more than 130 countries C. more than 40 countries D. more than 140 countries 30. A Canadian athlete was sent home because____ A. he failed a drugs test B. he fell out of a heart attack C. he suffered an accident D. he violated some special rules for disabled athletes PRACTICE TEST ELEVEN PART II LISTENING COMPEREHENSION [15MIN] In section A, Band C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Make the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet. SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 1to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 1.We can infer that the woman__________. A. has asked the man to get the tickets B. has expected to buy a ticket herself C. is a Star Wars fan D. is an employee of Pepsi 2. According to the conversation, which of the following is TRUE? A. There won’t be a long queue at the entrance to the cinema. B. They will be among the first to watch the movie. C. There will be free tickets available tonight. D. The tickets are still available at the cinema. 3. In order to get the tickets, the man_________. A.paid a higher than usual price B. paid 100 dollars for each ticket B. C. sponsored Pepsi’s headquarters D. waited for a long time Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 4. When does the conversation take place? A. On Christmas Eve. B. Two days before Christmas. C. A week before Christmas. D. More than a week before Christmas. 5. The woman’s aunt_________. A. loves books about wildlife B. doesn’t like Bronx’ books much C. enjoys reading crime books D. is a faithful reader of books on mountain climbing 6. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a gift? A. A crime storybook. B. A memoir. C. A collection of essays. D. A photo collection. Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 7. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Hotel organizer and cook. B. Seminar organizer and hotel clerk. C. Seminar organizer and cook. D. Hotel manager and waiter. 8. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the conversation? A. Caviar. B. Fish. C. Omelet. D. Bacon. 9. We can infer that there will be no _________ among the guests A. American B. Germans C. vegetarians D. Englishmen 10. We can infer from the talk that __________. A. the event probably will last for two days B. there will be a coffee break every morning C. there will only be buffet lunches D. there will not be any pork served SECTION B PASSAGES In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Question 11 to14 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 11. What is the purpose of the survey made by the ICRF? A. To find out why British women suffer from breast cancer B. To find out how much British women know about breast cancer C. To find out how many British women suffer from breast cancer D. To find out what kind of British women suffer from breast cancer 12. What does British women’s poor knowledge of breast cancer result in? A. Bad hygiene habits. B. Widespread fear and anxiety among themselves. C. Poor appetite and insomnia. D. An alarmingly high number of breast cancer cases. 13. Women of which age group are most likely to develop the disease? A. Women under 24. B. 24 to 60 years of age. C. 65 to 74 years of age. D. 60 to 80 years of age. 14. Who are especially susceptible to breast cancer according to this passage? A. Women who are young and thin. B. Women who are old and thin. C. Women who are old and fat. D. Women who are young and fat. Question 15 to17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 15. What is the main idea of the talk? A. People should continue the traditional marriage pattern. B. Men should take some responsibility at home. C. Women has the right to go out to work. D. Modern marriages offer more options to both men and women. 16. Which of the following statements about the traditional marriage is NOT true? A. The man worked at a job to earn money for the family. B. The woman is also an important decision-maker. C. The woman is supposed to stay at home to care for the children. D. Few couples today favor the traditional relationship. 17. What CAN’T we conclude from the talk? A. The man was the boss in the traditional marriage. B. The woman’s job at home was very important in the past. C. Certain Americans still have a traditional marriage. D. The family featuring shared decision-making and responsibilities hasn’t gone mainstream. Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 18. What is a compulsive spender like? A. He takes great pleasure from what he buys. B. He buys things to satisfy his daily needs. C. He just buys things to meet his strong psychological need. D. He is very enthusiastic about bargains and sales. 19. What is the passage mainly about? A. How does the ?behavior therapy? work. B. A psychological analysis of compulsive spenders and bargain hunters. C. Bargain hunting is a big mental problem. D. How to exploit compulsive buyers in business. 20. Compulsive bargain hunters buy because_________. A. there are things on sale every day B. they really need what they pay for C. they want to help with their budgets D. it is psychologically rewarding to pay less than others SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 21. Civil servants in south Africa held a strike for_______. A. shorter work hours B. higher wages C. better working conditions D. lower taxes 22. According to the officials, _________ were not involved in the strikes A. teachers B. police officers C. prison staff D. doctors Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 23. Torrential rain in China has resulted in the following EXCEPT_________. A. 60 people missing B. 140 people dead C. landslides D. floods 24. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. More than 3,000 people were left homeless B. The Three Gorges dam system was put on high alert C. The torrential rain poured down in southeast China D. Serious flooding happens annually Questions 25 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news. 25. _________ US military member have died in the Iraqi war so far A. More than 9,000 B. More than 2,000 C. More than 1,000 D. More than 10,000 Questions 26 and 27 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 26. Former US President Jimmy Carter alleged that__________. A. the upcoming presidential election may not be free and fair in Florida B. the upcoming presidential election may be unfair all across the country C. there have been frauds during the voting D. misconduct has been found about Florida’s election commission 27. Mr. Carter accused Florida’s election officials of__________. A. cheating in voting B. taking bribery C. bias towards Democrats D. bias towards Republicans Questions 28 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 28. The presidents of Brazil and France suggested setting up a _____fund to fight world poverty A. 60-billion-dollar B. 50-million-dollar C. 50-billion-dollar D. 60-million-dollar 29. The fund would come from_________. A. arm sales, credit card purchases and donations B. arm sales, airline tickets and credit card purchases C. arm sales, new charges or taxes on international trade D. arm sales, customs charges and taxes 30. The average cost of living for people in extreme poverty is ________. A. less than a dollar a day B. less than half a dollar a day C. less than half a pound a day D. less than a pound a day PRACTICE TEST TWELVE PART II LISTENING COMPEREHENSION [15MIN] In section A, Band C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Make the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet. SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 1to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 1. The talk takes place between _________. A. two friends B. an examiner and a license applicant C. a teacher and a learner D. a policeman and a doctor 2. From what the man says, we know that Mrs. Smith _________. A. is good at theory but drives poorly. B. knows little about rules and drives fast C. always gets lost on the road D. does n’t know how to stop a car 3. In the road test Mrs. Smith made all of the following mistakes EXCEPT________. A. using her mobile phone B. turning at the wrong corner C. hitting a pedestrian D. forgetting to signal Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 4. From the conversation, it’s clear that __________. A. both of them dislike this movie B. the man doesn’t like the movie at all C. the woman doesn’t like the movie at all D. both of them liked this movie 5. Which aspect of the movie did the man like best? A. The story line. B. The special effects C. The theme song. D. The actor. 6. Which is NOT mentioned as a reason why the woman likes the film? A. It employs state of the art special effects. B. It’s intriguing plot. C. It’s fantastic settings D. It’s cool theme song. 7. Which of the following about the movie is TRUE? A .The same theme song is used in two episodes. B. It used some scenes from the previous movie. C. It is nostalgic to watch. D. It helps people bring back memories of the good old days. Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 8. When and where does this conversation take place? A. Tuesday, at a cinema. B. Tuesday, at a movie rental shop. C. Monday, at a registration desk. D. Monday, at a cinema. 9. Obviously the woman rented_________. A. 2 movies B. 5 movies C. 4 movies D. 3 movies 10. If a person rents a new movie and fails to return it on time, he has to pay________. A.$7 B.$7.5 C. $8.50 D. $10 SECTION B PASSAGES In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Question 11 to13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 11. Which of the following statement is TRUE about the origin of language? A. Both Men and animals invented certain sounds to express thoughts. B. The origin of language is a complicated question. C. Words appeared in both the written and spoken form at the very beginning. D. Words were combined to represent those sounds. 12. Where does the power of words lie in? A. That they can associate things in the world with ideas in mind. B. That one word is connected with another. C. That they can associate one person with another. D. That they can recall to us the events of the past. 13. What should we do so as not to make our speech silly? A. Use words that can move men to tears. B. Choose words with care and accuracy. C. Become a master of words. D. Use words which sing like music. Question 14 to16 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 14. Why don’t developing countries have strict pollution controls? A. If so, fewer companies would build new plants there. B. Industries of the 21st century do not cause much pollution. C. They don’t realize the full magnitude of the problem of pollution. D. Pollution is not yet a serious of Cubatao show. 15. What does the example of Cubatao show? A. Industrial development is booming local economy. B. The pollution problem in Brazil is extremely serious. C. Industrial growth can lead to pollution problems. D. Pollution is threatening lives of many in Brazil. 16. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a pollution-related health problem in Cubatao? A. More people suffer from lung diseases. B. Heart diseases incidence is higher than the national average. C. Heart problems are 12 times more common than in other places. D. Many babies are born deformed. Question 17 to20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 17. Who is the speaker? A. A visitor to the park. B. A presidential campaign worker. C. A park service employee. D. A tour guide from a travel agency. 18. According to the speaker, who originated the idea of the public park? A. Several explorers. B. Representatives of Congress. C. President Grant. D.A group of animal lovers. 19. What does the speaker say about Yellow Stone national park? A. It was the first national park. B. It was the first region explored by pioneers. C. It is not accessible to every body. D. It is not managed by the national park service. 20. According to the speaker, what is one the duties of a park ranger? A. To build fires. B. To conduct scientific studies. C. To train other staff members. D. To guide nature walks. SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Question 21 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 21. The new law has banned ________. A. wearing the Islamic headscarf in schools B. wearing all kinds of ornaments in schools C. wearing the Islamic headscarf at any time D. wearing all kinds of ornaments at any time Questions 22 and 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 22. According to the local authorities, _______people have fled from home. A. 20,000 B. 150,000 C. 22,000 D. 50,000 23. What led to the unrest? A. The fighting between local rebels and government troops. B. The fighting between the two religious factions. C. The fighting between the two rebel groups. D. The fighting between dissident soldiers and government troops. Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 24. It is a widely held view that global warming can be reduced by _________. A. limiting the scale of the industrial production B. reducing the emission of the man-made waste C. planting more trees and vegetation D. protecting the existing vegetation 25. Which of the following is NOT true according to the news? A. The previous theory was toppled over by arctic plant life study. B. People have found effective ways to stop global warming. C. Trees could absorb carbon dioxide. D. One of the reasons for the greenhouse effect is the emission of carbon dioxide. Questions 26 and 27 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 26. The world economy will grow at _________this year. A. about 4% B. about 5% C. about 6% D. about 8% 27. According to the IMF, higher oil prices will_________. A. lead to the depression of many industries B. jeopardize the economy in poor countries C. jeopardize the growth of world economy as a whole D. curtail spending in developed countries Questions 28 and 29 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 28. The diamonds that al-Qaeda dealt in came from _________. A. Liberia B. Sierra Leone C. Algeria D. Senegal 29. Why did al-Qaeda choose to deal in diamonds? A. Because gems were easy to conceal. B. Because gems were easy to carry. C. Because gems could bring a larger profit. D. Because gem dealing is not forbidden. Questions 30 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 30. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the bird flu disease? A. It only poses a temporary threat for human beings. B. It might be eliminated in the near future. C. People should no longer be scared by the bird flu disease. D. Slaughtering the infected animals is necessary to contain the disease. PRACTICE TEST THIRTEEN PART II LISTENING COMPEREHENSION [15MIN] In section A, Band C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Make the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet. SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 1 to 4 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 1. The man is ________. B. A. working shorter hours to go to school B. working full-time C.studying full-time D. working longer hours to earn money 2. From the conversation, we can know that _________. A. the bathroom needs most repair B. the living room needs most repair C. the kitchen needs most repair D. the garden needs most repair 3. What is woman’s opinion about this house? A.This house is not too bad. B . This house is very cozy. B. C.This house is not suitable for living. D. This house does not need much repair. 4. Which of the following is NOT a problem of the house? A.The carpet is worn out. B. The refrigerator door is broken. B. C. The toilet is clogged. D. The bathroom window is broken. Questions 5 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 5. Which of the following is TRUE? A.Sauna does not interest the man B.The hotel is in Finland C.The hotel is cheap for the man D.The man prefers a faraway hotel 6. How much will the man pay? A. 160marks B. 20pounds C. 280marks D. 300marks 7. The woman is probably __________. A. involved in the hotel reservation business B. a waitress C. a hotel receptionist D. a travel agent Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 8. What can be inferred about Jack? A. He knows little about CD-players. B. He is new in town. C. He is an electronic geek. D. He knows where to buy note cards 9. Which of the following is TRUE about Best Buy? A. They broadcast ads on TV B. Some of their goods are not cheap C. They seldom have sales D. You can buy the cheapest computer there 10. According to the man, if you want a CD-player, you should go to _________. A. Office Max B. Circuit City C. Radio Shack D. Best Buy SECTION B PASSAGES In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Question 11 to13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 11. What’s the purpose of the talk? A. To interest students in a career in counseling. B. To recruit counselors to work in the placement offices. C. To inform students of a university program. D. To convince local merchants to fire college students. 12. What should students bring with them to the office? A. A job listing B. A resume C. A permission D. Their salary requirement 13. What will the counselors at the office help students do? A. Refine their interviewing techniques B. Arrange their work schedules C. Select appropriate courses D. Write letters of reference 14. What do all of the jobs have in common? A. They help get credits. B. They involve working outdoors. C. They can be replaced for college courses. D. They’re part-time. Question 15 to17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 15. What is the talk mainly about? A. Automobile safety. B. Increasing fuel efficiency. C. California’s pollution laws. D. Electric powered cars. 16. What is the main advantage of electric cars over gas powered cars? A. They are more affordable. B. They do not pollute as much. C. They are simpler to drive. D. They are faster. 17. What is the main drawback of the electric car? A. It is not comfortable. B. It is difficult to steer. C. It can’t go long distances without recharging. D. Its engine easily overheats. Question 18 to20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 18. What is the purpose of the talk? A. To review material approach to writing. B. To change student’s approach to writing. C. To point out an example of good writing. D. To give an assignment for the next class. 19. What should be the students’ main goal as they revise their work? A. To correct spelling and grammar. B. To make smooth transitions between ideas. C. To add more specific details and examples. D. To improve overall effectiveness. 20. When should the first draft be turned in? A. Within the first week of class. B. Two weeks before the final due date. C. By the end of the term. D. A week after the last class. SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Questions 21 and 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 21. Libya has offered _________as compensation. A.18 million dollars B. 35 million dollars C. 45 million dollars D. 55 million dollars 22. The money was offered to compensate for _________. A. a nightclub bombing Berlin 18 years ago B. a nightclub bombing in Tripoli 18 years ago C. a nightclub bombing in Ankara 8 years ago D. a nightclub bombing in Berlin 8 years ago 23. The compensation would be made to ________. A. American and Turkish victims B. American and German victims C. German and Turkish victims D. American, Turkish and German victims Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 24. According to Oxfam, some poorest countries are even worse off because of ________. A. the gloomy global economy B. unfair global trade C. the lack of foreign investment D. the polarization of the rich and poor 25. There are __________ poorest countries around the world currently. A. 6 B. 13 C. 8 D. 10 26. The UN Oil-for-Food Program was so designed as to _________. A. provide assistance for the Iraqis B. benefit both sides C. ease the impact of UN sanctions D. improve the Iraqis’ living standards 27. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a need in the corruption investigation? A. 30 million dollars. B. Another year. C. Reading through documents. D. Looking for witnesses. 28. The Italian government would continue its policy to send __________to Libya. A. illegal immigrants B. escaped criminals C. illegal emigrants D. Libyan stowaways 29. The amount of donated food will be cut by half to refuges in __________. A. Darfur B. Zambia C. Nigeria D. Sudan 30. The decision to cut food rations has been made because __________. A. there are more refugees in other parts of Africa B. the refugees in other parts have been in desperate situations C. food stocks there are running out D. the WFP has failed to realize the full magnitude of the humanitarian crisis there PRACTICE TEST FOURTEEN PART II LISTENING COMPEREHENSION [15MIN] In section A, Band C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Make the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet. SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 1 to 4 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 1. Which of the following is NOT true of the Canyon? A. It is tourist destination. B. It is created by an earthquake. C. It is the result of ten million years of erosion. D. It is becoming deeper. 2. The Canyon has attracted ___________. A. tourists, archaeologists and geologists B. archaeologists, geologists and historians C. tourists and mystery seekers D. tourists and archaeologists 3. Why is Canyon listed as one of the greatest natural wonders of the world? A. Because it is the deepest in the world. B. Because of its scenery and scientific value. C. Because some very old driftwoods were found. D. Because it can tell us the future of this world. 4. Archeological evidence can be found _________. A. in the Colorado River bed B. on the Canyon walls C. in the state of Colorado D. in the water of the Colorado River Questions 5 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 5. Which of the following statements about the flight is TRUE? A. It’s from Gatwick to Heathrow. B. It’s costs 308 pounds for a roundtrip. C. It arrives at the destination at around 1 pm GMT. D. It’s hard to get a ticket. 6. The man called to ________. A. get some information B. book a round ticket C. book a business class ticket D. reserve seats for two people 7. The man probably thinks the price __________. A. reasonable B. outrageous C. cheaper than expected D. worth the service Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 8. Why is the woman surprised in the beginning? A. The man is carrying some flowers. B. The man has spoiled his marriage anniversary. C. The man seems very excited about meeting his wife. D. The man is horsing around. 9. We can infer from the conversation that the man _________. A. has watched a baseball game B. has tried to glue the vase C. has tried to dry the book D. has tried to buy a new vase 10. The man is troubled by the fact that _________. A. his wife’s book has been burned B. his friend has damaged two valuable things C. his wife’s book was stained with super glue D. the Chinese vase was broken a bit SECTION B PASSAGES In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Question 11 to13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 11. What’s the main reason for Americans to go to the movies? A. To enjoy a good story. B. To see the actors and actresses. C. To experience an exciting life. D. To escape their everyday life. 12. How do people usually respond when they are watching movies? A. They feel that everything on the screen is familiar to them. B. They are touched by the life stories of actors and actresses. C. They try to turn their dreams into reality. D. They become so involved that they forget their own problems. 13. Why are American movies so popular? A. Because they are well made and the stories are interesting. B. Because the heroes have to cope with many problems and frustrations. C. Because the characters in the movies are free to do whatever they like. D. Because god guys in the movies always win in the end. Question 14 to16 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 14. What is the main subject discussed in the talk? A. A new way of highway speed control. B. A new way of training drivers. C. A new pattern for painting highways. D. A new type of optical illusion. 15. Once on toads painted with chevrons, drivers_________. A. are safeguarded against speed-related hazards B. feel they are in the wrong lane C. tend to slow down their cars D. tend to feel they are driving slowly 16. What does the American Automobile Association Foundation for Traffic Safety plan to do? A. Try out the Japanese methods in certain areas. B. Change the road signs all across the country. C. Replace straight, horizontal bars with chevrons. D. Make optical illusion work to its advantage. 17. What does the speaker say about straight horizontal bars painted across road? A. They are falling out of use in the United States. B. They do not have a lasting effect on the drivers. C. They are as effective as the V shape. D. They cannot be applied to narrow roads. Questions 17 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 18. What is the main topic of the talk? A. Education during the Civil War. B. Post-Civil War developments in higher education. C. Current trends in technological education. D. Benefits for women in state university. 19. How many major educational changes does the passage cover? A. Two. B. Three. C. Ten. D. One hundred. 20. What can we infer about the education for women in the US before the Civil War? A. It was well established. B. It was the same as that available to men. C. It was only available in the northern states. D. It was not highly developed SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Questions 21 and 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 21. The conversation will be held_______ A. once a year B. twice a year C. three times a year D. every two years 22. Delegates will discuss_________. A. how to protect the endangered species B. measures protecting the natural habitat of wildlife C. progress on protecting the wildlife D. a total ban on the export of ivory 23. The following proposals will be discussed on the convention except________. A. easing restrictions on the sale of elephant ivory B. allowing quotas for hunting mink whales C. the trade in illegal tropical timber from endangered species D. easing restrictions on the sale of tiger products Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 24. _________ was /were purported to have acknowledged carrying out the bombings A. A Kurdish rebel B. A terrorist group C. Some insurgents D. Al-Qaeda 25. The bombing were carried out _________. A. at a garage B. at a gas station C. at hotels in popular tourist areas D. at a middle school Questions 26 and 27 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 26. A general strike was held in Lagos in protest against________. A. severe environmental pollution by industry B. poor working conditions C. rising petrol prices D. rising prices in a lot of industries 27. How did the government handle the strike? A. the government ordered the police to crack down on the strikers B. the government managed to stop the strike by bringing down petrol prices C. the government talked the strikers into gibing up the strike D. the government had called in a meeting to solve it Questions 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 28. Some financial restrictions imposed on Yukos were lifted because________. A. it will enable Yukos repay the tax debts B. it will save Yukos from bankruptcy C. it will help Yukos to operate normally D. it will help the oil giant’s thousands of staff members Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 29. Large swarms of locust have come from __________. A. Senegal B. Western Sudan C. Niger D. Northwest Africa 30. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. The upsurge of desert locust is the worst in 15 years. B. The locusts are likely to spread even to Darfur. C. Insecticide spraying has been effective in controlling the swarms. D. More international aid is still needed to stop the upsurge. PRACTICE TEST FIFTEEN PART II LISTENING COMPEREHENSION [15MIN] In section A, Band C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Make the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet. SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 1. The place where the student from China lives is___________. A. near the sea B. dangerous C. far away D. in disrepair 2. We can infer from the conversation that the woman _________. A. is new in town B. doesn’t know how to drive C. knows the town D. hardly ever rides a bike 3. In the man’s opinion, the woman had better__________. A. take a bus to that place B. drive his car to that place C. ride his bike to that place D. let him take her to that place Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 4. According to the girl, her rate increases are NOT__________. A. reasonable B. affordable C. outrageous D. justified 5. Which of the following statements about the girl is NOT true? A. The girl’s mother is her financial advisor. B. The girl is available on Friday. C. The girl is still one of the most affordable babysitters D. The girl is quite famous in this area. 6. How much will the girl ask for if she baby-sits 3 children for 3 hours now? A. 15 dollars. B. 45 dollars. C. 36 dollars. D. 24dpllars. Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 7. What is the cause of the man’s pain? A. A cavity in a wisdom tooth. B. Plaque buildup on his teeth. C. Some cold drinks. D. The usual dental check up. 8. This conversation tells us that the man _________. A. cleans his teeth regularly B. has planned to extract the tooth ‘C. is afraid of the pain D. knows the is completely rotten 9. In the clinic, laughing gas is used to ________. A. make people laugh B. make people feel happy C. encourage the patients D. relieve the patient’s pain 10. At least how many people are present at the scene? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 SECTION B PASSAGES In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Question 11 to13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 11. What is the speaker’s purpose in this talk? A. To explain the concept of justice. B. To outline how the course is organized. C. To explain the some grading system. D. To introduce some political thinkers. 12. What will the speaker be available to discuss papers? A. Before class on Tuesday. B. After class on Thursday. C. Over the weekend. D. On Tuesday and Friday afternoons. 13. What must a student do with the paper that is returned on Tuesday? A. Rewrite it according to suggestions provided. B. Present it to the class. C. Use it to study for the final exam. D. Incorporate it into a longer paper. Question 14 to17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 14. Since 1777,the US flag has changed its design ____? A. twice B. 3 times C. 5 times D. more than 5 times 15. Why did the US Congress decide that stripes on the national flag should be limited to 13? A. There is not enough room for stripes to represent new additions to the Union. B. The 13 stripes is apt symbol for the 13 original states. C. There were only 13 states in the Union of USA as of 1818 D. Both A and B 16. Which state is the last to join the Union? A. Alaska. B. Hawaii. C. Baltimore. D. Kentucky. 17. What can we infer from the passage? A. The US national flag hasn’t changed much. B. The US national flag has 20 stars on it as of 1817. C. The stars of the US flag represent the number of the original states. D. Alaska was admitted to the Union in 1959. Question 18 to20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 second to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage 18. How many people participate in the work of community theaters in the US? A. About 45 million. B. About 50 million. C. About 5.4 million. D. About 4.5 million. 19. How are community theaters different from professional theatre companies? A. The actors and actresses are not paid for their performance. B. The actors and actresses only perform in their own communities. C. They exist only in small communities. D. They only put on shows that are educational. 20. What opportunity does the community theatre provide to the people in a community? A. It provides them with the opportunity to watch performances for free. B. It provides them with the opportunity to make friends. C. It gives them the chance to do something creative. D. It gives them a chance to enjoy modern art. SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 21. After its expansion, the European Union consists of ______nations A. 15 B. 25 C. 47 D. 8 22. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. The European Union was established 47 years ago. B. The European Union’s economy is as the United States. C. The European Union has taken in 8 nations in its most recent expansion. D. The European Union has officially taken in much of Eastern Europe. Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 23. The reasons for the trafficking of women and children inside Europe are the following EXCEPT________. A. that they could be sold for a lot of money B. that they are in great need in Western Europe C. that they could be used for sexual exploitation D. that they could be used as laborers 24. If found illegal, those trafficked people will be sent to ________. A. their countries of origin B. the local police station C. the sub-regional organizations of UNICEF D. where they enter the European Union Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 25. Mr. Sharon is to reshape the government by _________. - A. firing some cabinet members B. initiating a cabinet vote C. holding a cabinet meeting D. replacing some of the cabinet members 26. For how long will the cabinet vote be put off? A. Seven days. B. Seven hours. C. Seven weeks. D. Two weeks. Questions 27 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 27. The Asian exporters must improve hygiene standards in order to________. A. handle the animals in the food industry B. control all the diseases C. keep their share of world trade D. meet the standards of the World Health Organization Questions 28 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 28. When will be the agreed deadline for solving the problems of world poverty? A. In 2010 B. In 2020 C. In 2000 D. In 2015 29. Who put forward the targets known as the millennium development goals? A. The World Bank. B. The United Nations. C. The International Monetary Fund. D. The World Food Program. 30. If these goals are attained by the agreed date, ________> A. all children can receive education B. the unemployment rate will be reduced C. deaths of children and mothers in childbirth will be reduced D. there will be few people living in extreme poverty