Unit 1
Part A
l· W:What kind of account do you want to open?
M:A regular savings account.
Q:Where did this conversation
probably take place?(D)
2.W.Let’s get a snack when the base ball game is over.
M:When it’s over! I’m dying of hunger now.
Q:What does the man mean?(A)
3·M:Jane’s quite keen on traveling, isn’t she?
W:Yes,she often goes for weeks at a time.
Q:What does the woman say about Jane?(B)
4.W:Are you going with me to have a walk?
M:I’d 10ve to.But today I am having my hands full with a report·
Q:What does the man mean?(C)
5.M:Sue。that report on my desk has
to be finished today,but I’m sick and can’t come to the office.
W:I see the report。Bill.I’11 finish it for you.
Q:Where is Sue now?(C)
6.W:How long did you have for the exam?
M:We were allowed two hours,but I finished in less than half the time.
Q:How much time did the man take for the exam?(B)
7.W:Why don’t you like Jane?
M:Jane means well,but she is so stubborn that I just don’t care for her.
Q:Why doesn’t the man like Jane? (B)
8·M:Have you started writing your paper for history?
W:Not yet.I’m still writing up my laboratory assignments for chemistry and studying for my midterms in English and French.
Q:What must the woman begin to prepare?(A)
9.W:Are you glad that you came to Washington?
M:Yes,indeed.I’d considered going to New York or Boston,but I’ve never regretted my final decision.
Q:Where is the man?(D)
10.M:Now,what seems to be the trouble,Mrs. Stephens?
W:I’ve been very dizzy lately, and at night I had some chest pain.
Q:What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?(D)
Part B
Passage I
Questions l 1 to 1 5 are based on the following conversation:
M:Are you feeling OK,Jane? You look pretty tired· ’
W:My sister and I had a birthday party for my brother last night. I didn’t get
much sleep.
M:Where did you have the party?
W:It was at my aunt’s house.Then,right after the party, I had to start typing a
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history paper that was due first thing this morning.1 was kind of nervous because the professor said he wouldn’t accept any late papers.
M:I don't know how you could do it.I can’t handle a pressure situation like that.
W:Well,I just turned the paper in,and now I’m going home to bed. See you later.
11.Who had a birthday?(D)
12.Where was the party?(B)
13.What did Jane do after the party?(A)
14.Why was Jane nervous?(C)
15.What does the man say he is unable to do?(D)
Passage Ⅱ
Questions 1 6 to 20 are based on the following Passage:
Charlie Chaplin was born in a poor part of London in 1 889,and appeared on the stage for the first time at the age of five.
When he was seventeen,Chaplin joined a group of traveling actors and spent seven years touring.In 1 9 1 3,a Hollywood film company gave him a Job
and he settled in the United States,which became his home for almost forty years.
Chaplin had been in the United States for less than a year when he started to become famous,and he turned into a popular film hero almost overnight·
Chaplin became a writer,producer,director and star of his films· The character he created,and called ‘The Tramp”,still provides entertainment for millions of people today.Chaplin was a writer and actor of universal fame· The stories of his films were so simple that they overcame cultural differences·His humor was visual,so it overcame language difficulties.Also,it was usually ‘The Tram p” who,at the end of the film,was successful against his richer and more powerful enemies.This appealed to audiences,who were always on the side of the weaker person.
1 6.When did Chaplin appear on the stage for the first time?(A)
17.When did Chaplin start to become famous?(B) .
1 8.Which of the following is not mentioned?(A)
19. How did Chaplin come to settle in America? (D)
20. What does the word tramp mean? (A)
Part C Spot dictation
The year was 1932. Amelia Earhart was flying alone (21) from North America to England in a small one-engine airplane. (22) At midnight, several
hours after she had left Newfoundland, she (23) ran into bad weather. To make
things worse, her altimeter failed. (The altimeter shows (24) the height of the
plane above the ground. ) At night, and in a storm, a pilot (25) is in great difficulty without an altimeter. At times, her plane nearly plunged into the Atlantic
Ocean. Just before daylight, (26) there was further trouble. Amelia noticed
flames (27) coming from the engine. Would she be able to reach land? There
was nothing to do (28) except to keep going and to hope. Amelia Earhart did
reach Ireland, (29) and for the courage she had shown, she was warmly welcomed in England and Europe. (30) From that time on, Amelia Earhart was famous.
Unit 2
Part A
1. M.. Do you have "A Bicycle Tour of Europe" by Eugene O’Neil?
W: L et me see. We have "A Stamp Collection" by O’Ne il, and 'Five Centuries of Mountain Climbing". Nothing on bicycles.
Q: Where did the conversation most probably take place? (B)
2. M: When does the next bus leave?
M: You have just missed one by 10 minutes. Buses leave every forty minutes.
Q: How long does the man have to wait for the next bus? (C)
3. W: How often should I take these pills?
M: Take two every four hours.
Q: Where are the two people? (D)
4. M: I'm afraid the teacher won’t come today because he is ill.
.W: It's hard to say. Mr. Jones is a very conscientious teacher.
Q: What does the woman think of Mr. Jones? (B)
5. W: Paul is so busy lately, I never have a chance to talk to him anymore. How's he doing?
M: He had a collection of poems published last year, and now he's trying to get a novel about the automobile industry accepted.
Q: What does Paul do? (B)
6. M: Will you please change this channel, I can't stand this program.
W: If you wait a minute the news will be on next. I want to be sure to see it tonight.
Q: What are these people doing? (A)
7. M: I've forgotten my passbook, but I'd like to make a deposit to my savings account if 1 may.
W: No problem. Just bring this receipt with you the next time you come in along with your passbook, and we will adjust the balance.
Q: Where did this conversation most probably take place? (C)
8. W. You seem to have a lot of work at your office. You're always staying late and working overtime.
M: That's true, but it’s no bother to me. The work is interesting and fun. I don't mind the extra hours at all.
Q: How does the man feel about his job? (A)
9. M: Could you please tell me if the Miami flight will be arriving on time7
W.. Yes, sir. It should be arriving in about ten minutes at concourse C.
Q: Where did this conversation most probably take place? (B)
10. M: I thought that these typewriter ribbons cost three dollars.
W: They used to ,but the price has gone up fifty cents.
Q: How much do the typewriter ribbons cost now? (C)
Part B
Passage I
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:
Fred sometimes liked to go to a bar to have a drink before he went home after
work. There were some tables and chairs in the bar. But when Fred got there
k was too early for most people, so he seldom found anyone to talk to.
Then one evening he went into the bar and saw a man playing chess at a table, but he could not see anyone in the chair opposite him. He went nearer to look, and was very surprised to see that the man was playing against a dog. When
it had to move one of its chess pieces, it stood on its back legs on the chair.
Fred watched while the two played their game, and when the dog lost, Fred went up to the owner and said, 'I’ve never seen such a clever dog before. "
'Well ." answered the other man, "he isn't really very clever. I always win. "
11. Where did Fred sometimes go after work? (C)
12. What did Fred do there? (C)
13. Why did he seldom find anyone to talk to in the bar? (A)
14. What made him surprised one evening? (A)
15. Who won the game? (C)
Questions 16 to 20 .are based on the following passage:
Men have traveled ever since they first appeared on the earth. In ancient times they did not travel for pleasure but to find new places where their herds could feed, or to escape from hostile neighbors, or to find more favorable climates. They traveled on foot. Their journeys were long, tiring, and often dangerous. They protected themselves with simple weapons, such as wooden sticks or stone clubs, and by lighting fires at night and, above all, by keeping together.
Being intelligent and creative, they soon discovered easier ways of travel- ling. They rode on the backs of their domesticated animals, they hollowed out
tree trunks and, by using wooden paddles, were able to travel across water.
Now we travel, not from necessity, but for the joy and excitement of seeing and experiencing new things. This is still the main reason why we travel today.
16. What was the purpose of men's traveling in ancient times? (B)
17. According to the passage, which of these statements is not true? (D)
18. Why did men find it easier to travel later? (B)
19. Why do people travel today? (A)
20. what is the main idea of this passage? (C)
Part C Spot Dictation
Sandy is a very busy teenager. She never has enough time (21) for all she wants to do. Like many other American teenagers, she (22) spends hours on the telephone, talking to her friends. She (23) goes out on dates on weekends, and
she baby-sits (24) for children of other families.. And, of course, during the
school year she (25) has lots of homework to do. During the football season,
Sandy (26) is busier than ever. She and several other pretty girls are cheerleaders for the (27) high school football games. They lead the crowd (28) in cheering for the school's team . When the team is not playing so well, the cheerleaders (29) try to encourage the players. The cheers are usually not long, but (30)it takes a long time to practice.
Unit 3
Part A
1. W: How much would it cost for my daughter and me to go to Washington?
M: It's one hundred dollars full fare for you and half fare for your daughter if she is under 12.
Q: What was the total cost for both tickets? (C)
2. W: You're always working around the house on Saturday, painting and doing repairs! You must enjoy it.
M: Not really. Y d rather relax or go fishing, but Saturday is the only day I have to get anything done. By the time I get home from work during the week, I'm too tired.
Q: What does the man usually do on Saturdays? (D)
3. M: The International Students' Association is having a party on Saturday night. Can you come ?
W-I wish I could, but I work at the hospital on weekends.
Q: Why can't the woman go to the party? (C)
4. M: Did I hear that this is your last lecture here?
W: Yes, I've accepted a better teaching position elsewhere.
Q: What will the woman do? (D)
5. M:I was hoping that you'd wear your new dress. It's much prettier.
W: But this one is more comfort able for hot weather.
Q: Which dress did the woman wear? (D)
6. W: John, I'm sorry to be so late. Thank you for waiting.
M: Oh, I didn't mind. I've only been here fifty minutes. You said that you might be as much as an hour late, so I just bought my newspaper and ordered myself a cup of coffee.
Q: How long has the man been waiting ? (C)
7. W: Hello, Mr. Jacobs. This is Tom Smith's secretary. I'm calling to confirm his appointment with you today at two o’clock.
M: Thank you for calling. I'll expect Mr. Smith this afternoon.
Q: Whose secretary is calling? (C)
8. W: How did you and your dad like the football game yesterday?
M: Oh, they played so poorly that we left at the half-time.
Q: How did the man and his father feel about the football game? (C)
9. M: Excuse me. Are you Sally Harrison's sister?
W :No, I'm not. I' m her cousin.
Q: Who is the woman? (A)
10. W. How long can I keep these out?
M: Two weeks. Then you will be fined for every day they are overdue.
W:I guess It d better read fast.
Q: Where does this conversation probably take place? (B)
Part B
Passage I
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:
Mr. Richards worked in a shop which sold, cleaned and repaired hearing aids. One day an old gentleman entered and put one down in front of him without saying a word.
"What's the matter with it?" Mr. Richards asked. The man did not answer.
Of course Mr. Richards thought that the man must be deaf and that his hearing-
aid must be faulty, so he said again, more loudly, 'What's wrong with your hearing-aid, sir ?" Again the man said nothing, so Mr. Richards shouted his question
again as loudly as he could.
The man then took a pen and a piece of paper and wrote: '~It isn't necessary
to shout when you're speaking to me. My ears are as good as yours. This hearing-aid is my wife's, not mine. I've just had a throat operation, and my problem
is not that I can't hear, but that I can't speak. "
11. Where did the story take place? (D)
12. What did the old man do in Mr. Richards' shop? (C)
13. Whose hearing-aid did the old man take to the shop? (B)
14. Why did Mr. Richards shout to the old man? (C)
15. Which statement is not true? (A)
Passage l
Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage:
Summer is vacation time in the US. People like to go to parks, mountains
and forests to enjoy the beautiful scenery. But when the weather gets warm, Americans especially like to go to oceans, lakes, rivers and pools to cool off.
Millions of people ride in boats, fish and water ski. Swimming, of course, is the
most popular water sport. Most neighborhoods have a public pool, in addition to nearby lakes, so people don't have to travel far to enjoy the water. The sandy beaches of Hawaii, Florida and California are crowded year round with swimmers.
On windy days, some people like to ride in sail boats. In large sail boats or small sail boats, people often race against ~ach other, or they just sail along to
enjoy a pleasant day on the lake.
Some people especially enjoy surfing. When surfing, a person stands on a
flat piece of wood called a surf board, and rides the waves into shore. This exciting sport can only be done in the ocean, and southern California beaches have become popular surfing places.
16. What do people especially like to do on warm days? (A)
17. What is the most popular water sport? (D)
18. Which of the following places are preferred by swimmers? (C)
19. What do people stand on when they surf? (B)
20. What do some people like to do on windy days? (B)
Young people and older people (21) do not always agree. Sometimes they have different ideas (22) about living, working and playing. But in one special program in New York State, adults and teenagers (23) live together in peace. Everyone works (24) several hours a day. The aim is not just to keep busy. It is
to (25) find meaning and enjoyment in work. Some teenagers work in the woods (26) or on the farms near the village. Some learn (27) to make furniture and to
build houses. The adults (28) teach them these skills. During the free hours
some of the teenagers (29) [earn photography or painting. Others sit around and
talk or sing. Each teenager (30) chooses his own way to spend his free time.
Unit 4
Part A
1. W: Excuse me. Do you have the time?
M: Yes, ma'am. I have 1:15, but my watch is a little bit fast.
Q: What time is it? (D)
2. W: Who's your new secretary, Tom?
M: Miss Evans, I’m very pleased with the work that she has done so far.
Q: What do we know about the man’s secretary? (C)
3. W:I like these glasses, but they look like they would be quite expensive.
M: They’re $15 apiece, or $150 a dozen. Really that's not very expensive for genuine leaded crystal.
Q: How much does one glass cost? (A)
4. M. Frank is always complaining about his job.
W: Maybe if you tried waiting on tables, you'd see what it's like.
Q. What does the woman mean? (A)
5. W: Why is Bob so tired and upset?
M: He's been studying day and night for his final exam. I warned him many times to prepare earlier, but he wouldn't listen.
Q. What does the man mean? (C)
6. W: Do you walk to work everyday?
M: No, It's too far to walk. Luckily the bus goes right by my apartment. But when the bus is crowded and when it rains, I often wish I had a car.
Q: How does the man usually go to work? (C)
7. M.I wonder if I could borrow your dictionary, please?
W. You certainly could if I had one, but I gave my old one to my brother when he went away to school, and I haven't bought a new one yet.
Q: What did the woman say about her dictionary? (A)
8. W: Wow, did you see the bicycle that boy just rode past on?
M: That wasn't a bad-looking bike. I wouldn't mind having one like it.
Q: What does the man say about the bicycle? (C)
9. W. If I buy some plants for the house, will you water them for me while I'm away?
M :Sure I will ,if you'll water mine while I'm on vacation.
Q: what will the man do for the woman? (C)
10. W:I want to ask the Smiths to the party. Do you know their address?
M: No, but Yd like them to come. I think their friend AI can give you their address.
Q: What is the woman going to do? (A)
Part B
Passage I
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:
The United States have long been known as a melting pot because so many people from all over the world make up its population. The first immigrants in American history came from England and the Netherlands. Immigrants from many
other countries then began arriving and are still coming. The greatest numbers came in the years 1880 to 1914. Between 1820 and'1973 , the United States admitted over 46 million immigrants. Most came from Europe, but many also came from Latin America, Asia ,Africa, Australia and Canada.
11. What is the reason for calling the US a "melting pot"? (B)
12. Where did the first immigrants to the US come from? (D)
13. When did the greatest numbers of immigrants reach the US? (D)
14. What is the present immigration situation in the US? (B)
15. What was the number of immigrants permitted to enter the US between 1820 and 19737 (C)
Passage
Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage:
Human beings, however, have something that no animal has. Human beings have the ability to express their actions, feelings and ideas through words. They can also write words down in order to communicate past events and to send messages to people far away.
Even though some birds have learned to repeat words, they do not understand the meaning of the words, and therefore they cannot use them to communicate ideas.
How did man first learn to speak? Perhaps we shall never know. However,
we do know that as man's knowledge increased he needed to use more sounds in order to express a greater number of feelings and ideas. It became necessary for him to communicate about a greater number of things. He began to make more and more different sounds, and gradually he put these sounds together to form, first, words, then groups of words, and then sentences. In different parts of the world, people developed their own systems of sounds and words. Today, we call these systems "languages".
There are now about five thousand different languages and dialects in the world, and each of them contains many thousands of words.
16. Why can't some birds use words to communicate ideas though they have learned to repeat them? (A)
17. How did human beings first learn languages? (A)
18. Why did man need to use more sounds as man's knowledge increased? (B)
19. What are languages? (C)
20. How many languages are there in the world? (B)
Part C Spot Dictation
Man has always wanted to fly. Some of (21) the greatest men in history have thought about the problem. One of these, for example, was (22) the great Italian artist, Leonardo da Vinci. In the sixteenth century he (23) made designs for machines that would fly. Among these designs (24) there was actually one for a helicopter. But these things (25) were never built.
Throughout history other less famous men (26) have wanted to fly. A typical example was a man (27) in England 800 years ago. He made a pair of wings from chicken feathers. Then he (28) fixed them to his shoulders and jumped into the air (29) from a tall building. He did not fly very far. Instead, he fell to the ground and (30) broke every bone in his body.
Unit 5
Part A
1. M.I think this history course is interesting, but it's very difficult. I'll never get through the reading list.
W: Don't worry, you'll find the time somehow.
Q: Why is the man worried? (A)
2. M :Is it raining out?
W: Is it raining? Look at my clothes -- they' re wet.
Q. What does the woman mean? (D)
3. W: Was Robert elected to the committee?
M: Yes, in fact he was made chairman, but he only agreed to take the job if they'll let him make all the decisions himself.
Q: What does Robert intend to do? (C)
4. W: If I were you I'd live in the city instead of commuting to work by train.
M: But the country is so beautiful in the spring and fall.
Q.. Where does the man prefer to live? (B)
5. M.I wonder what happened to Betty Thompson? I don't see her anywhere.
W-I don't know. She told me that she would be here at the play tonight.
Q. What do, we learn about Betty from this conversation? (D)
6. M: I was terribly embarrassed when some members of the audience got up and left in the middle of the performance.
W: Well, some people just can’t seem to appreciate live drama.
Q: What did the people in the conversation attend? (C)
7. W: Do you have any reason to believe your wallet was stolen?
M: Yes, I left it on my desk an hour ago, and it's not there now.
Q: What does the man believe? (C)
8. M: My car gets forty miles per gallon.
W: Really? Mine only gets twenty.
Q: How does the man's mileage compare with that of the woman's? (D)
9. M. I’ll move the couch and these two side chairs next to the fire place.
W: Let’s move the other chairs and the coffee table in front of the couch.
Q: What are the two people doing? (D)
10. M: Have you read that whole book since noon today?
W: Oh, I haven't read it straight through the way you'd read a novel. A few chapters were on topics that interested me , so I just read those.
Q: What conclusions concerning the woman can be drawn from this conversation? (B)
Part B
Passage I
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:
Did you know that a tree could own land? In Georgia there is an old, old oak tree. Its owner loved this oak tree so much that he gave the tree the land on which it stood. He did this because he wished the tree to always be protected. It is many years since Mr. Jackson made this tree a land owner. Since then a few other trees have
received gifts of the land on which they grow.
11. What was the name of the tree's owner? (C)
12. What is the point of this story? (A)
13. Why did the owner decide to give the tree the land on which it stood? (D)
14. Where was the tree? (C)
15, What has happened since the oak tree became a land owner? (A)
Passage l
Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage:
Soon it would be the holidays, but before that, there were the final exams. All the students had been working hard for some time. If they didn't pass, they would have to take them again in September. There were usually a few who failed, but Rosy was determined not to be one of them. She had worked hard all year, but just before the exams she was working so hard that her sister Betty was worried about her. She was staying up too late. The night before the first exam, Betty insisted that Rosy should have an early night and take a sleeping pill. She promised to wake her in the morning.
As she was falling asleep, Rosy was worried that she might oversleep. Her mind kept jumping from subject to subject. At last, with the help of the pill, she fell asleep. In no time at all, she was sitting in the examination hall, looking at the paper. She couldn't answer any of the questions. Everyone round her was writing pages and pages. However hard she thought, she couldn't find anything to write about. She kept looking at her watch. Time was running out. There was only an hour left. She started one question, wrote two sentences, gave up and tried another one. With only half an hour left she wrote another two sentences. By this time she was so worried that she started crying. Her whole body shook. It shook so much that it woke her up. She was still in bed and it had oil been a terrible dream. A minute later, Betty called her name.
16. Why did Rosy study until very late at night? (A)
17. How did Rosy study? (A)
18. What was Rosy worried about after taking the pill? (A)
19. Why did Rosy have a terrible dream? (D)
20. What was the result of her exams? (B)
Part C Spot Dictation
Thomas Alva Edison made more inventions (21) than any other American. When he died in 1931, Americans wanted to (22) show their greatest respect for him. One suggestion was that the nation (23) take a minute or two of total blackout. All electric power (24) would be cut off in homes, streets and factories. Perhaps this suggested plan (25) made Americans realize fully what Edison and his inventions meant to them. (26) Electric power was too important to the country. Cutting it off for even a short time (27) would have led to complete confusion. A blackout was (28) out of the question. On the day of Edison's funeral, many people (29) silently dimmed their lights. In this way they remembered the man who had done (30) more than anyone else.
Unit 6
Part A
1. M: Excuse me, do you mind if I sit here?
W: Oh, no. Of course not.
Q : What does the .woman's answer mean? (D)
2. W: Steve looks good in that jacket, doesn't he?
M: But I still wish he'd get a new one.
Q: What can we learn about Steve's jacket? (B)
3. M: I'd like to go sailing, but sometimes I get frightened on the water. How long would we be out?
W: Not too long. And besides, we'll be close to the shore the whole time.
Q: What is he afraid of? (D)
4. W: Oh, dear. The front tire is flat.
M: Why not take it to Mr. Smith?
Q. What can we learn about Mr. Smith? (C)
5. M: Let's go to the movies after dinner.
W: Well, I'll go if you really want to, but I'm a little bit tired.
Q: What conclusion does the woman want us to make from her statement? (D) 6. M: Do you know Cathy's sister?
W: Of course, I know her. She is the most talkative woman I've ever met. But Cathy is such a pleasant person to be with.
Q: What can we learn about Cathy's sister? (A)
7. W: Did you pay the newsboy?
M: Yes. I did, but the newsboy owed me some change and he said he would bring it tomorrow morning.
Q.. What can we learn from the conversation? (C)
8. M: Do you come to this place often?
W: I used to, but recently I've been working a lot of overtime, so I don't have much time to enjoy myself.
Q: Where is this conversation taking place? (D)
9. M: Could you give me some information about buses for Boston please?
W: They leave every hour on the hour. You just missed the 8
o'clock bus. It left 5 minutes ago.
Q: When will the next bus leave? (D)
10. W:I had set twelve seats for the meeting before Miss White called that she couldn’t make it.
M: That's all right. Mr. Collins, Who we didn't expect to come, told me that he decided to attend the meeting.
Q: How many people are going to be at the meeting. (C)
Part B
Passage I
Questions 11 to 15 are based an the following conversation:
W: Hey, did you see the article in today's campus newspaper?
M: No, I've been studying all morning. What's so exciting?
W:WeI1, beginning this April, the university is going to have its own radio station. M: Oh, really? I hope that means we'll have more classical music in this town
now.
W: Actually, I don't know if I would get so excited. The article stated that there would be features on all sorts of music as well as discussion and interview programs.
M: Too. bad. It sounds as though there won’t be much time for good music.
W: The station is going to be on around the clock. So I'm sure even your sophisticated taste will be satisfied.
M.:I certainly hope so. At least it's better than nothing.
11. Where did the woman find out the news about the university radio station? (D)
12. When will the station begin operation? (B)
13. What doesn't the man like about the university town? (G)
14. When will the station broadcast? (B)
15. What does the man imply about the university station? (A)
Passage
Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage:
Mrs. Black was old and rich. She lived in a splendid house and owned a lot of valuable things. Then she died, and of course there was a big funeral. Notices were sent out to relatives and friends, and they came from far and near to attend the funeral.
The service took place in Mrs. Black's old church, and then her body was taken back to be buried in a special place in her garden. The four men carrying her body moved along slowly, followed by the relatives and friends, the women and children in cars, and the men on foot.
One of Mrs. Black's Cousins saw a poorly dressed man following the dead body and crying bitterly.
The cousin said to him kindly, "Were you a relative of the dead woman too?"
'No," the man answered. "Then why are you crying?" the dead woman's relative asked. "That's exactly why I'm crying. " the poorly dressed man answered.
16. How many people attended Mrs. Black's funeral? (B)
17. Which of the following is not mentioned in this passage? (A)
18. What was the poor man doing in the funeral'? (C)
19. Where was Mrs. Black's body to be buried? (D)
20. What does the poorly dressed man's answer imply? (A)
Part C Spot Dictation
Balloons have been used for sport (21) for about one hundred years. There are two kinds of sport balloons: (22) gas and hot air. Hot air balloons are safer than gas balloons, (23) which may catch fire. Hot air balloons (24) are preferred by most balloonists in the United States (25) because of their safety. They are also cheaper, and easier to manage than gas balloons. (26) Despite the ease of operating a balloon , pilots must (27) watch the weather carefully. Sport balloon flights are best early in the morning or late in the afternoon, (28) when the wind is light. Over the years, balloonists have tried unsuccessfully (29) to cross the Atlantic Ocean. It wasn't until 1978 that three American balloonists succeeded. Their voyage (30) captured the imagination of the whole world .
Unit 7
Part A
1. M: I have only 10 dollars. Is it enough for 3 tickets?
W: Well, you can buy 3 $2 tickets, or 3 $ 3 tickets, whichever do you prefer'?
M: I'll take the cheaper seats, please.
Q: How much money will the man have after he buys the tickets? (C)
2. M: Did you get the job you interviewed for?
W, Yes, and I'm very excited about it. It pays much better than my old job, and I think I'll like the people better, too.
Q: How does she feel about working? (B)
3. M: What did Mr. Graves manage to do about Mrs. Graves' wanting to sell the house?
W: Well, he tried to get her to change her mind, but failed.
Q, What can we learn from this conversation? (C)
4. M: Hello, I'd like to speak with Mr. Davis, please. This is Thomas Ward with the Office of Immigration.
W :I'm sorry, Mr. Ward. Mr. Davis is in conference now.
Q.: Who works for the Immigration Office? (C)
5. M: If you can make up your mind about the color, I can start on the outside of your house early next week.
W: Well, right now I think I want white for the window frame and yellow for the wall, but I'll let you know tomorrow for sure.
Q; Who is the woman talking to? (A)
6. W: London is a gorgeous city. From here you can see the palace guards.
M: Wait until we get to Paris and Madrid. And don' t forget about Rome!
Q: Where did this conversation take place? (C)
7. W: Whereas European nations have traditionally employed metric units such as meters and grams, the United States has employed English units such as feet and pounds.
M: Both systems are now in use in the US, though.
Q: What are these people most probably discussing? (A)
8. M:I met Peter last week in New York. He doesn't know when he is leaving the country.
W: Oh, he knows now. He called me yesterday and said that he is leaving for Italy next week.
Q: What news did the woman hear from Peter? (B)
9. W: I just want a wash and set, please.
M: Fine. Why don't you let me blow dry it this time instead of putting it up in rollers? I think you would like it that way.
Q: Where did this conversation most probably take place? (C)
10. M: I'd like to drive to the concert but my brother has the car tonight.
W: Who needs a car? We can take the subway if we go a little earlier.
Q: What does the woman mean? (C)
Part B
Passage I
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:
Education in the United States is usually divided into four levels. These are early childhood, elementary, secondary, and higher Education. School attendance is required in every state of the country, and in most states students must attend school until the age of 16.
The first level is early childhood Education. Its main purpose is to prepare children for school.
The second level is elementary Education. Education at this level is divided into six or eight grades, and children learn Reading, Arithmetic, Writing, Social Studies and Science. They also have Art, Music, and Physical Education.
The third level is secondary Education. It is for junior and senior high school students. Some students take courses to prepare themselves for college. Other students take technical or vocational courses that prepare them for jobs after they graduate from high school.
Higher education continues after high school. There are many kinds of institutions of higher education. Technical institutes offer two year programs in electronics engineering, business and other subjects. After two years at a junior college, students receive an associate degree and then they can continue at a four-year college.
11. What topic does the passage mainly discuss? (B)
12. Is school attendance required in the USA? (A)
13. How many grades is the second level of education divided into? (C)
14. At what level are programs of technical or vocational courses offered? (C)
15. What can students do after two years of junior college study? (B)
Passage I
Questions i6 to 20 are based on the following passage:
Life Saving Stations are located along the coasts of America to rescue people who are in danger on the ocean. Life can be dangerous for men who work on boats, and one never knows when a light wind will become strong with the power to drive a small boat against the rocks. When such a thing happens, it is the job of the men of the Life Saving Station to go out and help the men who are in danger. To do their job well, to be effective in their work, these men must have special skills. They go to special schools to learn some of their skills, but many other things they learn by experience; that is, they learn by actually doing their jobs. The men of the Life Saving Station must have skill in medicine, swimming, and boat handling. In addition, they must be brave. It takes a lot of courage to go out into a storm to save someone.
16. What is the function of life Saving Stations? (C)
17. When can life be dangerous for the men who work on boats? (A)
18. Why must these men of the Life Saving Stations have special skills? (D)
19. What skills -must the men have? (C)
20. How do the men obtain their skills? (B)
Part C Spot Dictation
Sam Benton lost his wallet (21.) while taking his savings to the post office. Sam
was sure that the wallet (22) must have been found by one of the villagers, but (23) it was not returned to him. Three months passed, (24) and then one morning, Sam found his wallet (25) outside his front door. It had been wrapped up in newspaper and it (26) contained half the money he had lost, together with a note which said: "A thief, yes, but (27) only 50 per cent a thief. " Two months later, some more money (28) was sent to Sam with another note: "Only 25 per cent a thief now. "In time, (29) all Sam's money was paid back in this way. The last note said: "I am (30) 100 per cent honest now. "
Unit 8
Part A
1. M: Could you please tell me what room Robert Davis is in?
W: Yes, he's in the intensive care unit on the fourth floor. I suggest that you check with the nurse's station before going in, though.
Q: Where did this conversation most probably take place? (C)
2. W: I'd like a dozen glazed doughnuts and a loaf of French bread, please.
M: Yes, ma'am. That's $ 1. 95 plus l0 cents tax.
Q: Where did this conversation most probably take place? (A)
3. W: Could I please borrow a pen from you? Mine has just run out of ink.
M: I'm afraid I don't have an extra one. Would a pencil do?
Q: How did the man respond to the woman's request? (B)
4. W: Joe, do you want to go swimming at the pool with me today?
M : Sure, but I can' t leave yet. I've lost my room key and I have to wait for the security guard to let me back into my room.
Q: What is Joe's problem? (D)
5. M: I'm sorry, Madam. The train is somewhat behind schedule. Take a seat, and I'll notify you as soon as we know something definite.
W: Thank you. I'll just sit here and read a magazine in the meantime.
Q: What can you conclude about the train from the conversation? (B)
6. W: Excuse me, Dr Adams, could you please explain about temperature and expansion again?
M: Very well, as soon as I've checked these figures on the board and assigned tomorrow's homework.
Q. Where did this conversation most probably take place? (C)
7. M: Do you have your Christmas shopping done yet?
W: Almost. I got a watch for my husband, but I can't seem to find anything for my dad. He would probably like a book or a case for his coin collection.
Q: What did the woman buy her husband for Christmas? (D)
8. W: I'd like to get this prescription refilled please.
M :I'm sorry, Miss. This prescription can't be refilled. See, it says "no refill" right here on the label.
Q: Where did this conversation most probably take place? (B)
9. W: What did you think of the concert?
M: The performance was excellent, but I don't understand this modern music. I prefer Beethoven to Brahms.
Q: What was the man's reaction to the concert? (C)
10. M:I can't stand this class!
W: Well, you might as well get used to it. It's required, and you have to take it in order to graduate.
Q: How does the man feel about the class? (B)
Part B
Passage I
Questions 1i to 15 are based on the following passage:
Britain's economic difficulty has so greatly reduced the number of job openings available that some British professionals and recent university graduates are looking for employment abroad. Late last month, the Iranian national tourist office in Britain ran a series of help wanted advertisements for doctors and engineers in London newspapers. Since then, the tourist office phones haven't stopped ringing and more than 500 written applications have been received from job-hungry British. Those who qualify for the 187 positions available will get a free roundtrip ticket to Iran and can expect salaries of up to $ 4,000 a month plus a rent-free five room apartment.
11. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true? (A)
12. What effect does Britain's economic difficulty bring to university graduates? (D)
13. Who are likely to find jobs? (B)
14. About what kind of salary is expected for a qualified applicant? (C)
15. Where will the qualified applicants work? (B)
Passage II
Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage:
The first manned landing on the moon's surface was achieved by American astronauts on the 20th of July 1969. They arrived at the moon on a lunar landing craft. After landing astronauts on the moon, it can take them safely back to the mother spaceship serving as an orbiting space platform. A permanent base on the moon and further exploration of our planet may be expected. In fact, there seems to be no end to what human intelligence can achieve. After the first manned flight around the moon performed by the US spaceship Apollo 8 in December 1968, Dr Thomas Paine said about a landing on the moon: "This is not the end but the beginning. We are at the onset of a program of space flights that will extend through many generations. We are looking forward to the days when we will be manning space stations in the sky, conducting lunar exploration and, in the distant future, opening a new road out to the planets. "
16. When did man first land on the moon's surface? (C)
17. What will men do on the moon? (C)
18. What did Apollo 8 do in December19687 (C)
19. What did Dr Thomas Paine say? (B)
20. What will men do in the future? (A)
Part C Spot Dictation
There were three professors (21) at the railway station. They were deep in conversation. The train had just arrived, but (22) they did not notice it. Then the guard
shouted, (23) "Take your seat, please." The professors heard the guard and (24) rushed for the train. Two of them got on the train (25) before it moved. The third one was left behind. It was Professor Egghead. (26) He looked very sad.
One of the professor's students (27) was at the station. He tried to comfort the professor. (28) 'qt wasn't bad, sir," said the student, (29) "two out of three caught the train. That's quite good, you know. " 'I know," the professor said, (30) "but it was my train. My friends only came to say goodbye. "
Unit 9
Part A
1. M: I’m going to visit my brother in Seattle. I told him to meet me at the airport at five. I can almost see the city from here.
W: Seattle is a nice place. I think you'll enjoy your visit there.
Q: How are the people in the dialogue traveling? (A)
2. W: Can you tell me the least expensive way to get to New York City?
M: If you go by bus it's only $ 2. 50. But if you go by train, it's almost twice that much.
Q: What does this man explain to the woman? (B)
3. W: What time does the bus leave?
M: Not until 8 : 30, but I want to get to the bus station by 8 : 15 in order to get a good seat.
Q: When will the man's bus leave? (C)
4. M: Jane, I would like to introduce you to my sister Ellen.
W: Glad to see you, Ellen. Bob tells me that you are interested in African art, too. In fact, he says that you plan to spend the summer in Zimbabwe.
Q. What do the woman and Ellen have in common? (D)
5. W: Could you tell me how to get to the bus station from here?
M: Go straight until you come/to the crossroads. Then turn left there and go about three minutes. When you get to the Argo Grocery Store, turn right and you'll see the bus station on the left.
Q: How many turns must the woman make to reach the bus station? (B)
6. W: But you promised me you wouldn’t' t buy anymore. Maybe you don't care about your health, but the boys and I do. You might think of your children.
M: Alright. I'll throw the pack away, but what did you do with my pipe?
Q: What had the man probably just bought? (B)
7. M: The guests are leaving for New York today on the ten o'clock flight. We need someone to get them there on time.
W: Ordinarily, I'd be happy to, but my car is in the garage.
Q: How are the guests going to New York? (B)
8. M :Shall I go to meet Dave and Sue at the train station now?
W: Don't forget to bring back a cross-town schedule, please.
Q: What does the woman ask the man to do? (D)
9. W: How much are these hags?
M: The red ones sell for $ 3. 50 and the blue ones for $ 4.50.
W: I'll take the cheaper one then.
Q: What kind of bag did she buy? (A)
10. M: How about a date to the movies tonight, Jane?
W: I'm sorry, John, I can't. My mother is going to New York to visit my sister, and I have to drive her to the station. How about some other time, John?
Q: Where will Jane go this evening? (C)
Part B
Passage I
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following conversation:
M: Did you hear the thunder last night?
W: Did I? It was really loud.
M:I didn't see any lightning though. I thought that thunder and lightning always occur together.
W: They do. It's not possible to have one without the other since thunder is a direct result of lightning.
M :Really?
W: Yes. Thunder is produced by the rapid expansion and contraction of highly heated air along the path of an electric discharge.
M: In other words, lightning quickly heats the air and causes thunder. But if the lightning is there, why can’t we see it?
W: Because it sometimes occurs very high in the clouds.
M :I wonder whether it’s possible to see the lightning and not to hear the thunder.
W: Yes. It's possible if the lightning flashes far enough away. Sound doesn't travel as far as light.
11. What is the main topic of the conversation? (C)
12. What led to the conversation? (A)
i3. According to the conversation, where does thunder occur? (B)
14. Why is lightning sometimes not seen during a thunder storm? (D)
15. Why is lightning sometimes seen but no thunder heard? (B)
Passage I
Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage:
Time spent in a bookshop can be most enjoyable, whether you are a booklover or merely there to buy a book as a gift. You may even have entered the shop just to escape a sudden rainstorm. Whatever the reason, you can soon become completely lost in your own thoughts. The desire to pick up a book with a handsome cover is strong, although I recommend you not select a book in this way, because you might end up with a dull book. Soon after you enter the shop, you will become involved in some book or other, and only much later will you realize that you have spent too much time "there, and you are late for another appointment. You will run off without buying the book, of course.
You have to be careful to resist the many different books in a bookshop. It is very easy to enter a shop, looking for a book about stamp-collection, for example, and to come out, carrying a copy of the latest popular novel as well as a book about the art of Africa, a subject which had only interested you a little until then. In that book, the pictures were so beautiful and the words that you read so 'interesting that you had to
buy it, though you may never look at it after you take it home.
16. Why shouldn’t you choose a book for its attractive cover? (C)
17. According to the author, why might you buy a book on the art of Africa? (A)
18. Which of the following is Not mentioned as a reason a person might enter a bookshop? (A)
19. What will happen to you after you get in a bookshop? (D)
20. Why do you have to be careful in a bookshop? (B)
Part C Spot Dictation
Photography has been popular (21) for more than a century, and in recent years (22) cameras have become available to almost everyone. Although cameras have become more sophisticated than they were in the past, (23) they are not always expensive.
Before (24) the invention of the camera in 1826, it was difficult (25) to have records of places and people. By the beginning (26) of the twentieth century, roll film was available and Kodak "box camera" (27) had come on to the market. This camera, which was, in fact, (28) a simple wooden box, was easy to use.
Now (29) with modern techniques in photography, almost anything is possible. It is possible to take photographs in the dark, under water, (30) and over great distances. The Americans have even taken pictures of the Great Wall of China from the moon!
Unit 10
Part A
1. W: The manager told me to put a notice on this bulletin board.
M.-I don't think it's a good idea.
Q: What does the man mean? (D)
2. W. Should I ask Betty when we shall have our sports meet?
M: How would she know?
Q: What does the man mean? (B)
3. W. In the shop, I thought this skirt was green but out here in the sunlight I see it's really blue.
M. Yes, the bright yellow display lights in the shop make things look a little different, don't they?
Q: What color is the skirt? (B)
4 W. My English teacher suggested that I come in and borrow a French-English Dictionary.
M: Of course, Miss, you're welcome to use our dictionaries, but they may not be taken out of the library. Wouldn't it be better if you had one of your own?
Q: What did the man suggest that the girl do? (C)
5. W: You ought to write to Eleanor.. She's been sick and she does so like to get letters.
M.AII right. I’ve been busy, but I shouldn't have neglected her.
Q. What do we learn about Eleanor? (A)
6. W.I want to buy a dog for a pet. He should be medium sized and not have too long
a coat. I want one with a good character. We don't have any children, and I want him
also to be a good watch dog.
M: You have very specific ideas about the type of dog you want.
Q: What sort of dog does the woman want? (C)
7. M:I still haven't received my score on the TOEFI. test. Maybe I should call' to check on it.
W: Don't worry so much. It takes at least six weeks to receive your score.
Q: What does the woman think that the man should do? (B)
8. W: Roger, your voice teacher called to ask why you were not at practice for your concert program.
M:I was there but I was standing with a large group and he didn’t see me.
Q: Why did the teacher not see Roger at the practice? (C)
9. W. If I were you, I would take a plane instead of a bus. It will take you forever to get there.
M: But flying makes me so nervous.
Q: What does the man prefer to do? (C)
10. M: How do Jane and Bill like their new home?
W: It's really comfortable, but they' re tired of having to hear the jets go over their house at all hours.
Q: What is located close to Jane and Bill's new home? (B)
Part B
Passage I
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:
All the housewives who went to the new supermarket had one great ambition to be the lucky customer who did not have to pay for her shopping. For this was what the notice just inside the entrance promised. It said, "Remember, once a week, one of our customers gets free goods. This may be your lucky day!"
For several weeks Mrs. Edwards hoped, like many of her friends, to be the lucky customer. Unlike her friends, she never gave up hope. The cupboards in her kitchen were full of things which she did not need. In vain her husband tried to stop her. She dreamed of the day when the manager of the supermarket would approach her and say, "Madam, this is your lucky day. Everything in your basket is free. "
One Friday morning, after she had finished her shopping and had taken it to her car, she found that she had forgotten to buy any tea. She dashed back to the supermarket, got the tea and went towards the cash desk. As she did so, she saw the manager of the supermarket approach her. "Madam," he said, holding out his hand, "I want to congratulate you! you are our lucky cust0mer~and everything you have in your basket is free!"
1l. According to this passage, why did the housewives often go to the new supermarket? (B)
12. How often did the offer of free goods happen? (A)
13. What was Mrs. Edwards dreaming of? (D)
14. What did Mrs. Edwards get for free shopping? (C)
15. What do you think of the manager of the supermarket? (D)
Passage ]I
Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage:
An economist is someone who knows a lot about how goods and wealth are produced and used. Food, for example, is a kind of goods. Everyone eats food, but the average person doesn't think much about all the things that must happen before food appears on his plate. Another example is paper. It starts as the wood of a tree very far from here. Men and machines make the wood into paper, which has to be packaged and carried by trucks and put into stores. At every step in the process, people had to be paid for their work, and money had to be used for buying and repairing the machines, and so on. Of course, everyone concerned had to make profit, too. Even a very simple thing like a piece of paper has a long story behind it. Economists try to understand how all the parts of the long story are related.
16. What is an economist? (A)
17. What two items are used as examples to explain economics in the passage? (C)
18. What do economists think of about food? (A)
19. What do economists try to understand? (C)
20. What is the long story behind a piece of paper? (A)
Part C Spot Dictation
Carmen smiled as she watched the tourists (21) get on board the big bus. When everyone was on board, Carmen entered and (22) took a small seat beside the driver. Here she could face the passengers (23) as she spoke to them.
"Good morning, ladies and gentlemen," (2.4) she said over a loudspeaker. " Welcome to Mexico City. I am Carmen Campos, and (25) I am your guide for this tour of our beautiful capital city. Today we are going to see (26) the highlights of the old areas. We'll be (27) starting our four in just a few minutes. "
Carmen has been a tourist guide (28) for over a year now. She enjoys meeting people from other countries. She (29) likes to show them "her" city and to tell them (30) about its history and culture.
Unit 11
Part A
1, M: How do you manage to feed your family when food prices are so high?
W. We have a garden for fresh vegetables and fruits and we also buy some.
Q: What does this family do about high food costs? (A)
2. M.. Excuse me l I'd like to send some flowers to my friend.
W. Let's see. These fresh roses are very nice.
Q: Where does this conversation most likely take place? (C)
3. M. I'd like to have two of these pictures. Will I save any money if I buy a pair?
W: Yes. They are usually three dollars apiece, but you can have two of them for five dollars.
Q. How much does one picture cost? (C)
4. M :The Boeing 707 is ready to take off.
W: The what?
M :The 707.
Q.. What is the 707 most likely to be ? (C)
5. W: Peter, do you still have that guitar in your room?
M: Yes, I bought a violin too. but I don't play them as much as I used to.
Q: What can we learn from the conversation? (A)
6. W: I'd like to make a phone call to New York please. How much will that be?
M: Let me see. Fifty cents for the first three minutes, and ten cents for each additional minute.
Q: How much will the woman pay for a ten-minute call? (C)
7. W: Can you ski down the hill?
M: Anyone should be able to do that.
Q: What does the man mean? (C)
8. M: .I'd like to have two tickets for Friday's concert. Here is ten dollars.
W: Well, the tickets on the floor are 10 dollars. And the tickets in the lower balcony are five dollars while the upper balcony seats are two-fifty.
Q: What kind of seat will the man have without any change? (D)
9. W: Now; Mr. Brown, help yourself to some more potatoes, vegetables or roast beef.
M: It's been a wonderful dinner, but if I eat another bite, I think I'll burst.
Q: What will the man do? (C)
10. W: Oh, no. It's five o'clock already and I haven't finished typing these letters.
M: Don't worry. That clock is half an hour fast. You still have time to do them.
Q: When does this conversation take place? (A)
Part B
Passage I
Questions 11 to t 5 are based on the following passage:
We have a big, well-equipped library in our school. There is a librarian in charge of it. Pupils of the school may borrow books from this library, but they may not lend them to others without the permission of the librarian. Pupils may borrow two books at a time. They may keep these books for any length of time up to a fortnight. If they do not return them by the end of this period, they may be refused permission to borrow any more.
The library has a reference section. The books in this section may not be taken away. There are also magazines and newspapers in the library. These, like the reference books, may not be borrowed.
There are a number of rules for behavior in the library. The librarian thinks that students ought to put back the books in their correct places on the shelves. They ought to leave the magazines and newspapers in good order. They ought to treat the books carefully and keep them in good condition. Students may not talk in the library or disturb others there. They ought also to keep reasonably quiet when they are passing along outside the library.
11. How many books can people borrow at one time? (A)
12. How long may the students keep the books? (C)
13. Which of the following books can be borrowed from the library? (D)
14. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true? (B)
15. What would happen to the pupils who do not return the borrowed books promptly?
(A)
Passage
Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following conversation:
W: Alan, you've been so busy lately that we don't see you anymore.
M: I've been trying to finish this research project so that I can present my findings at the annual conference in July.
W: But that's two months away. You've still got lots of time.
M: Not really. You see, I've finished all the research, and I've just about organized all my notes, but it will take me almost two months to type them.
W: Well, if that's your only problem, I can type up your paper in less than two weeks.
16. What does the woman offer to do for the man? (A)
17. Why does the man need to finish the paper? (B)
18. What month is it now? (C)
19. How long will it take for the woman to finish the typing for the man? (D)
20. How long will it take the man to finish typing his paper? (B)
Part C Spot Dictation
People in different parts of the world (21) also have different ideas about what is good to drink. Among (22) the most popular hot drinks are coffee and tea. Coffee (23) is very popular in northern Europe and in the Middle East. Some people (24) put cream and sugar in their coffee. But in the United States, (25) many people drink their coffee "black"--that is, without cream or sugar. (26) Tea is the national drink in China, Japan, and other Oriental countries. But in England, many people use both sugar and (27) hot or cold milk in their tea. As travel (28) becomes faster and easier, we are learning more about what other people like to drink. Almost everyone likes (29) to try new drinks and to learn about (30) how they are prepared.
Unit 12
Part A
1. M: Sally, here's a letter from Tony.
W: Really ? Can you read it to me? My hands are all covered with sticky pastry.
Q: Why can't the woman read the letter herself? (A)
2. W: I'll go change' my clothes as soon as I finish typing this letter.
M: Okay. Then we'll take my car and go out for a picnic.
Q: What is the woman doing now? (D)
3. M: Where are you going on vacation this summer?
W: I’ve heard about a nice place called the Swiss Chalet. It's $18 a day or $115 a week.
Q: How much would it cost to stay at the Swiss Chalet for a week? (B)
4. M: Do you have a seat for the concert tomorrow?
W: No seats at all, but we sell standing-room tickets two hours before the performance.
Q: What does the woman mean? (D)
5. W: You're looking pleased. Did your exam go well?
M :Not, actually. But I just had a job offer for next year.
Q: What does the man mean? (C)
6. W: Was your sister hurt in the accident?
M: She was shaken by the experience, but she's okay physically. The car is a wreck though.
Q: What happened to the man's sister? (C)
7. W: Tickets are four dollars for adults. Children's tickets are
half price.
M: Okay. I'd like two adults' and two children's tickets, please.
Q: How much did the man pay for the tickets? (B)
8. M: Your yard is always so beautiful, Cathy. You must have a gardener.
W: Oh, no. It would cost at least $ 50 a month to hire someone to do the work, so I do most of it myself. I enjoy taking care of the flowers, but I have to force myself to do the weeding and cut the grass.
Q: What does Cathy like to do ? (D)
9. M: What a beautiful cake! Did you bake it?
W: No, I had the bakery do it.
Q: What does the woman mean? (C)
10. M: The paper says it’ll be cloudy and rainy today. What do you think?
W:I don't believe it. Look! The
Sun’s out. There's not a cloud in the sky. They're always wrong.
Q: What are they talking about? (D)
Part B
Passage I
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:
The horse is one of the most useful animals. The qualities which have made the horse so valuable are its speed and strength. In most parts of the world, the horse was used to carry travelers until the invention of machinery, and it is still needed where roads are not good enough for the use of cars. In many countries it is the animal that is chiefly employed for agriculture. At present tile horse is much used for sport and hunting. Horse riding is one of the most pleasant and healthiest forms of exercise.
11. What are the qualities which made the horse so valuable? (B)
12. What is the horse employed to do in many countries? (A)
13. According to this passage, what is the horse much used for at present? (D)
14. According to this talk, what is considered the pleasantest and healthiest form of exercise? (B)
15. When was the horse popularly used as traveler-carrier? (D)
Passage II
Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage:
When an English traveler was to return home from Sweden, he found that he had only enough money left to get a ticket back to England. He decided that as it was only a two days' voyage he could get home without eating anything. So he bought a ticket with the little money he had left and went on board the ship.
He closed his ears to the sound of the lunch bell, and when dinner time came, he refused to go down to the dining room, saying that he did not feel well.
The following day he did not get up until breakfast was over, pretending that he had overslept. At lunch time, too, he kept out of the way. By dinner time, however, he was extremely hungry.
" I can’t stand this any longer. " he said to himself. "I must have something to eat. ' At the dinner table he ate everything put in front of him. When he was quite satisfied, he felt stronger and called the waiter.
'q3ring me the bill." he said to the waiter. "
"The bill?" said the waiter in surprise.
'Yes," answered the traveler.
"There isn’t any bill here. " said the waiter. "On this ship meals are already included in the ticket. "
16. What did the traveler think when he boarded the ship? (C)
17. Why didn't he have his lunch the" first day? (D)
18. When did he get up the following day? (A)
19. What did the waiter say to him when he asked for the bill? (D)
20. What might the traveler feel after he heard the waiter's answer? (C)
Part C Spot Dictation
Ted Robinson (21) has been worried all the week. Last Tuesday he received a letter (22) from the local police. In the letter (23) he was asked to call at the station . Ted wondered (24) why he was wanted by the police, but he went to the station yesterday and now (25) he is not worried any more. At the station, he was told by a smiling policeman that (26) his bicycle was found. Five days ago, the policeman told him, the bicycle was picked up in a small village (27) four hundred miles away. It is now (28) being sent to his home by train. Ted was most surprised (29) when he heard the news, because the bicycle was stolen twenty years ago (30) when Ted was a boy of fifteen.
Unit 13
Part A
1. M: Has George returned from Europe yet?
W: Yes, but he was only here for three days before his company sent him to Canada.
Q: Where is George now? (B)
2. W: Hello, how are you ? I heard you were sick.
M: That was my brother. I've never felt better.
Q: How does John feel? (C)
3. M: I just moved here from Chicago.
W: Chicago? My roommate used to live there.
Q: What does the woman say about Chicago? (B)
4. W: Do you really have to work at the student center tomorrow night?
M: I'm afraid so. I wish there were some way I could get out of it.
Q: What does the man mean? (C)
5. M: You mean Sandy hasn't ever been to the science museum?
W: No, but I'll get her to go with us next time.
Q: What does the woman mean? (A)
6. W: Did you get the mail today?
M: I didn't have the key to the post office box.
Q: What does the man mean? (A)
7. W:I like swimming but not bowing.
M: Bowling and golf are my favorite sports.
Q: Which sport does the woman like? (B)
8. M:I didn't know you typed.
W:I can't. My mother gave me a typewriter, but I don't know
what to do with it. A friend of mine has generally been typing my papers.
Q: Who typed the woman's paper? (B)
9. M: Is this 415 Fifth Street?
W: No, it's 514 Fourth Street.
Q: What address is the man looking for? (D)
10. W: It's a miracle that Frank came out of the accident alive.
M: That's true. His car is a total loss, you know.
Q: What do we learn from the above conversation? (D)
Part B
Passage I
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following conversation:
M: Excuse me. Have you been waiting long?
W: About ten minutes.
M: Did you notice whether the number seven bus has gone by?
W: Not while I've been standing here. I'm waiting for the number seven myself.
M: Good. Hot today, isn't it?
W: Yes, it is. I wish that it would rain and cool off.
M: Me too. This is unusual for March. I don't remember it ever being so hot and dry in March before.
W: You're from Florida then.
M: Not really. I was born in New York, but I've lived here for ten years now.
W: My mother and I have just moved here from Indiana.
M: Pretty cold in Indiana, isn't it?
W: Yes. That's why we moved. But we didn't know that it would be so hot here. We should have gone to California. Do you think that we've missed the bus?
M: No. It's always a little late.
W:I have twenty to one, but my watch is a little fast.
M :Don't worry. It never comes exactly on the half-hour like it should.
11. What is the woman waiting for? (C)
12. According to the conversation, what kind of weather is usual for March? (C)
13. Where does this conversation take place? (A)
14. How often is the bus scheduled to pass their stop? (C)
15. What is the weather of Indiana like? (D)
Passage I
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:
Some students at the ()pen University left school 20 years ago. Others are
younger but all must be at least 21 years old. This is one example of how the Open University is different from all other universities. Its students must either work full-time or be at home all day, for instance, mothers of families. They do not have to pass any examinations before they are accepted as students. This is why the university is called "open". The university was started in order to help a known group--people who missed having a university Education when they were young.
The first name for the Open University was "The University of the Air". The idea was to teach "on the air", in other words on radio and television. Most of the teaching is done like this. Radio and television have brought the classroom into people's homes. But this, on its own, is not enough for a university Education. The ()pen University student also receives advice at one of 283 study centers in the country. 36 weeks of the year he has to send written work to a "tutor", the person who guides his studies. He must also spend 3 weeks every summer as a full time student. Tutors and students meet and study together, as in
other universities. At the end of the ()pen University's first year, the results were good.
3 out of every
4 students passed their examinations. If they do this every year, they will finish their studies in 4 or
5 years.
16. When did some ()pen University students leave school? (C)
17. Why do people call the university "open"? (B)
18. Who are most likely to study at the ()pen University? (D)
19. What do radio and television do for the Open University? (A)
20. How many weeks must the Open University student spend every summer as a full-time student? (A)
Part C Spot Dictation
Not all people like to work (21) but everyone likes to play. All over the world (22) men and women and boys and girls enjoy sports . Since (23) the day of long ago, adults and children (24) have called their friends together to spend hours, even days playing games. Sports help people to live happily. They help (25) to keep people healthy and feeling good. When they are playing games, (26) people move a lot. This is good for their health. (27) Having fun with their friends makes them happy. Many people enjoy sports (28) by watching others play. In small towns, crowds meet (29) to watch the bicycle races or the soccer game. In the big cities, thousands buy tickets to see (30) an ice-skating show or a baseball game.
Unit 14
Part A
1. W: I'm out of typing paper. Will you lend me some?
M:I don’t have any either, but I’ll be glad to get you some when I go to the bookstore.
Q: What is the man going to do ? (D)
2. W-I like these chairs. How much are they?
M: They are sixty dollars each or one hundred dollars for the pair.
Q: How much does one chair cost? (A)
3. M: Does your brother leave at 9:00?
W: No, he leaves at 10:00 and comes home at 2 : 00.
Q: When does the woman's brother leave? (D)
4. W: We’d better hurry up, John. It's on the first come first serve basis.
M: I'm ready now. Let's go. Remember the early birds get the worm.
Q: Why are they in a hurry? (C)
5. W: Do you want me to explain those problems before your exam?
M: What's the point? I don't understand a thing.
Q: What does the man mean? (D)
6. M :Will you please help me to hold this chair steady while I hang this picture on the wall?
W : Sure.
Q: What does the man want the woman to do ? (D)
7. W: It was really nice of Ellen to help you figure out those results.
M: Yeah. Before she did I had no idea which way to turn.
Q: What does the man mean? (A)
8. M: It's very nice of you to come to see me off. Mrs. Smith.
W: It's my pleasure. Please give my regards to Mrs. Saxon.
Q: Where are the two people? (B)
9. W: We're having a small birthday party for Mary tomorrow evening. Would you like to take part in it?
M-I'd like to, but I'm going to discuss my academic paper with Professor Black.
Q: What did the woman ask the Man to do ? (B)
10. W:I want a singl e room with a bath, what’s the rate?
M: It's 8 dollars a day.
Q: How much does she have to pay if she stays for 3 days? (C)
Part B
Passage I
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following conversation:
W : Good morning.
M :Good morning. What can I do for you ?
W: I'd like a ticket to Pittsburgh, Please.
M :Round trip?
W: No. One way.
M: Okay. That'll be twenty-two dollars.
W: Twenty-two? The last time I took this bus it was only twenty.
M: I know. The rates went up this month.
W: Just like everything else.
M : Yeah.
W: Does the bus still leave at two-fifteen?
M: Two-fifteen at gate eleven. You ought to be at the door by two o'clock, though. The driver usually begins loading fifteen minutes before he pulls out.
W : Fine.
M: Do you want to check your suitcases?
W: Just two. I'll carry the other one with me.
M: That's good. We can only check two of them anyway. Give these baggage checks
to the driver when you get to Pittsburgh.
W: Okay. Thanks a lot.
M: You're welcome, Have a good trip.
11. Where does this conversation take lace? (C)
12. What time does the driver leave? (A)
13. How many suitcases does the woman want to check? (B)
14. What do we know about the woman from the conversation? (A)
15. What do you think is the man's profession? (D)
Passage
Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage:
A few years ago, there were a lot of hijackings on aero planes, so now people always search passengers and their luggage at airports before they let them get into an aero plane. They do this because they do not want them to take guns or bombs or other dangerous things on to the plane with them.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith were singers, and they traveled a lot. Whenever they went by plane, people searched them and their luggage, of course.
One day, Mr. Smith came to the airport, and the men searched him and his luggage first. He was ready to get on the plane. Then Mrs. Smith arrived. She was late and in a hurry, but the people searched her and her bag carefully. Then Mr. Smith heard her laugh and say to the men happily, "Oh, that's very good. I've looked for those scissors for several days, and now you've found them for me! Thank you very much".
16. Why do people search passengers and their luggage at airports? (A)
17. Why were Mr. and Mrs. Smith searched ? (D)
18. Why was Mrs. Smith happy? (D)
19. What can you infer from the passage? (B)
20. What kind of person do you think is Mrs. Smith is? (C)
Part C Spot Dictation
The picture of the United States as a nation of small [arms (21) is no longer true. In former times most of the people in the nation (22) did live on farms, but this has been changing (23) in the past forty years. Now most of the country's population lives (24) in cities and their suburbs, especially the suburbs (25) which have absorbed most of the population growth (26) in the period since World War 1I. However, many people (27) still live in the country and they still (28) play a very important part in American life. They produce most of the food we eat and (29) send abroad to other countries ; in addition, other farm products like cotton and wool are vital (30) to industrial production in the cities.
Unit 15
Part A
1. W: I'm going to have to work late to finish my English report.
M:I'LI have to make a night of it myself.
Q: What will the man do? (B)
2. M: Shouldn't we invite Cathy to the party tonight?
W: Invite Cathy? She is the one who is planning the Whole thing.
Q: What does the woman mean? (D)
3. W: The map shows that this street goes downtown.
M: Yes, but what we want to know is how to get to the park.
Q: What does the man mean? (D)
4. W:I want to register this letter.
M: Shall I make out a return receipt?
W: No, that won't be necessary.
Q: Where are the speakers? (C)
5. M: I'm starting training tomorrow for the football season.
W: Should you be playing right after you've got over that leg injury?
Q: What does the woman imply?(D)
6. W: Have you found a summer job yet?
M: No, I'm going to have to step up my efforts.
Q: What is the man planning to do? (A)
7. W: Would you like to see a menu?
M: No, thank you. I already know what I want to order.
Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? (B)
8. M: How much are the tickets?
W :They're ten dollars each for the general public, but student tickets are half price.
Q: How much will the man pay for two general tickets and two student tickets?
(C)
9. M: How much are these sweaters?
W: They' re on sale today, sir. Twenty-five dollars each, or two for forty dollars.
Q: How much does one sweater cost2 (B)
10. W: I’m tired and I'm going to go to bed.
M: Oh, really? It's only 8.00.
Q: What is true of the woman? (C)
Part B
Passage I
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:
Martin Baker is a bus driver. He lives in a small town with his wife and four children. His wife's father, Mr. Butcher, lives with them too. He is too old to do any work. He sits in his chair by the fireside all day, but in summer, when it is warm enough to sit outside, he sometimes takes his chair into the garden.
Mr. Baker has been very ill for over a month. He has been too ill to go to work. He is still too weak to drive his bus.
Martin's eldest son Jack is twenty-five. He teaches in a village school. He lives in the village because it takes too long to travel there every day from his father's house. The other children are not yet old enough to go out to work. They still go to school--except the youngest daughter. She is only four and a half.
11. How many people live together in Mr. Baker's family? (C)
12. Which of the statements is true according to the passage you've just heard? (C)
13. Which of the children other than Jack doesn't go to school? (D)
14. How old is the youngest girl? (D)
15. Where does Jack live? (C)
Passage II
Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage:
The population of the world is increasing at an alarming rate. There are now about 5,250 million people on the earth. By the year 2000 there will be at least 3,000 million more. Where will all these millions live? More houses, blocks of flats and skyscrapers will have to be built. Soon no new house will be able to have a garden. Man will have to build houses under the sea. Scientists are already working on this possibility. By the twenty-first century many men will probably go to live on other planets if life is found to be possible there. There will probably be regular flights in spaceships from the earth to these other planets.
16. How many people are there on the earth now? (B)
17. How many people will there be on our earth by the year 2000? (C)
18. What will happen if there are too many people on earth? (A)
19. Which of the following statements is true? (D)
20. What will there probably be from the earth to other planets? (B)
Part C Spot Dictation
It's five to nine and (21) here is the weather forecast for the British Isles until midnight. For all areas east of London and (22) as far north as the Wash, it will be dry with a few patches of hazy sunshine (23) along the coastal regions. Inland the winds will drop, and (24) temperatures should rise to 20 degrees although there is little chance of the sun breaking through. Along the south coast the day (25) will start clear and bright, with temperatures (26) climbing to 25 degrees by midday. In the western region, covering Wales (27) and south-west England as far as Bristol, (28) heavy rain has already set in, and in England (29) it is expected to continue for the rest of the day, with temperatures only (30) reaching 17 or 18 degrees.
Unit 16
Part A
1. W: Did you see Susan in the business office?
M: Yes, she was applying for a student loan.
Q: What was Susan doing? (B)
2. M: May I speak to Jason Daniels please?
W: Nobody by that name works here.
Q: What do we learn from this conversation? (B)
3. W: Can I have a ride?
M: Hop right in. Where are you going?
W:I want to go to the post office. You may drop me off at the drugstore.
Q: Where will the woman get off? (B)
4. M: These look like good grapes.
W: They taste sour now,, but the wine we make from them should be just fine.
Q: What are these people discussing? (B)
5. M: Operator, I've been trying to make a call for over an hour and I keep getting a busy signal.
W: Give me the number and I'll try it for you.
Q: What's the man trying to do? (A)
6. W: When does Steve plan to finish law school?
M:I don't know if he even plans to finish law school.
Q: What does the man say about Steve? (C)
7. M: The room is filled with smoke, I can hardly breathe.
W:I agree, smoking should not be permitted in this room at all.
Q: What can be concluded from this conversation? (B)
8. W :Could you have my car ready at 5 " 00, please?
M: Sure, the damage is minor.
Q: Where did this conversation probably take place? (D)
9. M: That was a beautiful dive you just made. Where did you ever learn how to do that?
W: Oh, I have taken many courses in lifesaving, and diving too.
Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place? (B)
10. W: Excuse me. When will the 7 " 15 bus arrive?
M: It's been delayed two hours because a bridge was broken.
Q: What do we learn from this conversation? (C)
Part B
Passage I
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:
Several days ago three lions escaped from a circus in Knoxville due to the carelessness of one of the keepers. Two of the lions headed for a nearby park where they were immediately caught by their trainer. The third one, however, went into town and when he saw an open window on the first floor of a private home, he jumped in. Inside, he found an elderly lady whose eyesight was failing. She thought the animal was a large dog and patted it on the head. The wild beast paid no attention to her and went into the bedroom where he fell asleep on the floor. It was there that the trainer found the lion. He and his helpers put him in a cage and carried him back quietly to the circus.
11. How did the lions escape? (B)
12. Where did two of the lions go? (A)
13. Where did the third lion go? (A)
14. Why wasn’t the old woman afraid? (D)
15. What did the lion do after inspecting the house? (C)
Passage II
Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage:
If you are wearing a hat which can be taken hold of easily, it is customary to raise it slightly off your head when you meet a girl or a woman. Sometimes pupils greet their teacher in this way too. And if you are with someone who is greeted by another person raising his hat you should raise yours in return even when you do not know him. If you are wearing a cap or some kind of hat which you cannot take hold of easily, it is enough to touch it with your hand as if you were going to raise it.
It's customary to shake hands when you first meet someone. And usually friends
shake hands when they meet after not having seen each other for some time. However, it is not always necessary to shake hands. It is good manners to make just a slight bow. If anyone offers to shake hands with you, you will of course shake hands--it is usually for the older to put his hand out first, when of different sexes, it is the woman who first offers her hand. She is free to shake hands if she wishes, or just bow slightly.
If a man is wearing gloves, he should take off the glove from his right hand before shaking hands. If this is difficult for any reason, he must say, 'excuse my glove.
A woman needn't take her glove off.
16. When should a man raise his hat slightly off his head according to the western custom? (C)
17. If you have trouble taking off your hat, what should you do when you are greeting someone? (B)
18. When two persons of different ages shake hands, who puts the hand out first? (A)
19. When two persons of different sexes shake hands, who first offers the hand? (B)
20. Before shaking hands, who should take off the glove? (C)
Part C Spot Dictation
Different countries have used (21) different metals and designs for their money. The first metal coins (22) were made in China. They were round and (23) had a square hole in the center. People (24) strung them together and carried them from place to place. The first coins in England were made of tin. Sweden and Russia (25) used copper to make their money. Later, countries began (26) to make coins of gold and silver. But even gold and silver were inconvenient if you (27) had to buy something expensive. Again the Chinese (28) thought of a way to improve money. They began to use paper money. The first paper money (29) looked more like a note from one person to another than (30) the paper money used today.
Unit 17
Part A
1. W: Let's try to find seats near the stage.
M: Listen, we'll be lucky if we can find a place to stand at this concert.
Q: What does the man mean? (D)
2. W: Where do you want to eat?
M: Is there anything wrong with the coffee shop?
Q: What does the man mean? (D)
3. M: Do you think it’ll rain?
W: Rain? It’s about to pour.
Q: What does the woman mean? (C)
4. W: Hi, I am here for my 4 &clock appointment.
M: Why don't you have a seat for a moment?
Q: what does the man want her to do? (C)
5. W: Why do you always put on slippers when you go into your apartment?
M: It saves wear and tear on the carpet.
Q: Why does the man wear slippers? (B)
6. W :I’d like to return this textbook. Some pages are missing.
M: You’ll have to see the manager about that.
Q: Where does this conversation most likely take place? (B)
7. W: Our friends will be here at any time and this house is a mess.
M: So what? Theirs is even worse .
Q: What does the marl mean? (C)
8. M: Paul expects me to clean the room every week.
W: That's where I draw the line.
Q. What does the woman mean? (D)
9. W: How can I get to the shopping center from here?
M: you can take a bus or a taxi, but it isn't too far. Maybe you'd like to walk.
Q: Is the shopping center far away? (B)
0. M: They are a little tight around the middle. Can you have them let out an inch or two?
W: Yes, but you'll have to leave them here. Alterations take two days.
Q: Where did the conversation probably take place? (A)
Part B
Passage I
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:
What is color? Why do some objects look red, others green, others blue?
Color is caused by reflected light rays. We see color because objects reflect light. Something that is red reflects mostly red light. It reflects a little green or blue light, too, but we do not see it. In the same way, a green object reflects mostly green light. White objects reflect all colors of light. Black objects do not reflect any light.
What happens to the colors of light that are not reflected? They are absorbed by the object. The darker the color, the less light is reflected and the more light is absorbed. Light that is absorbed is turned into heat. For this reason, dark-colored clothes are warmer in the sunlight than lighter-colored clothes.
11. How is color caused? (C)
12. Why does something look red? (A)
13. What colors of light does a white object reflect? (B)
14. Why do some objects look black? (D)
15. What would be the warmest clothes in the sunlight? (C)
Passage I
Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage:
The state of Kansas is called the "Bread Basket of America" because it ranks first in wheat growing and flour milling. In addition, there are hundreds of cattle ranches in western Kansas, some of which cover 50,000 acres. The state is larger than most states, but rather small in population.
In pioneer days, many settlers passed through Kansas seeking rich land and gold farther west. Looking upon Kansas as a "useless waste 0I land", they refused to settle there. However, when Kansas joined the Union in 1861 as a free state opposed to slave labor, the population began to increase. Finally, the railroads helped to attract settlers by selling them inexpensive land.
I6. What did the early pioneers think about Kansas? (C)
17. How did the railroads attract settlers? (B)
18. How can Kansas best be described? (A)
19. What is the chief occupation of most Kansans? (A)
20. What did the early settlers do before 18617 (D)
Part C Spot Dictation
On Sunday when the family gets up the newspaper is waiting outside the door.
(21) The newspaper boy has delivered it. The Sunday paper is usually very thick. It has many advertisements (22) and many different sections. The adults in the family (23) like the front page, the editorial page, and (24) the world news sections. Many men also read the sports pages (25) and the financial pages. Most men don't read the women's pages, but (26) the mother of the family usually does. The women's pages have news (27) about parties and marriages, and advice about (28) food and clothes. Most Sunday papers have comics, which children enjoy. Older people (29) read the death notices, which tell about people (30) who have died during the week. There is something for everyone in the Sunday paper.
Unit 18
Part A
1. M: Don't you think John and Jim" are telling the truth?
W: t doesn't seem likely. It would be hard to write two Compositions so much alike unless one of them were copying from the other.
Q: What seems to be the woman's opinion? (D)
2, M. I met Peter last week in New York. He doesn't know when he is leaving the country.
W: Oh, But I know. He called me yesterday and said that he is leaving for Paris next week.
Q. What news did the man hear from the woman? (B)
3. M: Did you find the kind of hand-bag you were looking for?
W :I got a nice one for sixty dollars at the Macy's but the next day
they were on special for forty dollars. Y d have saved twenty dollars if I had waited.
Q: How much did the woman pay for her handbag? (A)
4. M: Let’s have a festival at the beginning of the school year to raise some money for the club.
W: Good. That will get the ball rolling.
Q: What does the woman mean? (C)
5. M: In our science classes we use the metric system, but we use inches, feet and yards in every-day life.
W: Your country also uses pounds and ounces too, doesn't it?
Q: What did they discuss? (A)
6. W: John seems to have lost a lot of weight recently.
M. Yes, he's been training hard with the soccer team.
Q: What has John been doing? (B)
7. M: If some one were trying to break into your house, what is your reaction?
W:I would just have to sit by the telephone if he did.
Q: What would she do if some one was trying to break into her
house? (B)
8. M :How are your piano lessons going?
W: Very well. My teacher thinks I'm making progress, and I find the lessons well worth the time and trouble.
Q: What does the woman think of her piano lessons? (B)
9. W: I'm sorry, but the number you are dialing is not in service.
M: But that's impossible! I just spoke to them this morning.
Please check it for me.
Q: What is the man trying to do? (C)
10. W: Excuse me. I'm trying to get to the Student Union.
M: Sure. Just go down here to the corner and turn left. Then go straight for two blocks and turn left at the tower. It's one block from there.
Q: How far must the woman walk to get to the Student Union? (B)
Part B
Passage I
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following conversation:
W: What's the matter, Paul? you look terrible.
M: I've just taken my chemistry exam and I'm pretty sure I failed it. I don’t know where the professor got some of those questions. I don't see how in the world I could pass.
W: Come on! you've been doing very well all year long. It's not very likely you'd suddenly forget everything. Oh, by the way, have the physics grades been posted yet? M.I didn't go. I was so busy worrying about chemistry. Do you think there's a possibility of me passing for the year if I fail the final?
W: Sure, there is. It's the average that's important. Come on, just relax. How about having a cup of coffee?
11. What was Paul concerned about? (C)
12. What's the reason for his failure on the chemistry exam according to Paul? (B)
13. Why did the woman tell Paul not to worry? (A)
14. Why didn't Paul look for his physics grade? (C)
15. What will happen if Paul fails the exam? (D)
Passage II
Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage:
And now for a look at the weather. Cold and windy with a chance Of afternoon snow flurries. Today's high was thirty-three degrees Fahrenheit. Partly cloudy and continuing cold tonight and tomorrow, with tonight's low near ten degrees Fahrenheit and tomorrow's high around twenty-four degrees Fahrenheit.
We have a forty percent chance of snow this afternoon, and a twenty percent chance tomorrow. At one o'clock our current temperature is thirty degrees Fahrenheit.
On the extended outlook, we'll have partly cloudy skies and near-freezing temperatures Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with a thirty percent chance of sunshine on the weekend.
16. What time was this weather forecast reported? (B)
17. What, in general terms, is the weather? (D)
18. According to the weatherman, what will the temperature be tonight?
(A)
19. When is it likely to be fine? (D)
20. What weather might we have this afternoon? (C)
Part C Spot Dictation
Today there are (21) about seven million Americans in colleges and universities. Young persons under twenty-five (22) make up nearly half of the American population. Many of these will soon be (23) in charge of the nation. Naturally their ideas are important to everyone in the country, and (24) it is necessary for older people to understand (25) what they think and feel. College students today (26) have strong opinions about right and wrong. They are deeply interested in (27) making a better life for all people. They see much that is wrong (28) on the lives of their parents. It is hard for them to see what is right and good (29) in the older ways. As a result, (30) there is often trouble in American families. Unit 19
Part A
1. W: Remember to act naturally when you're on camera.
M: How can I be natural in front of 10 million viewers?
Q: What kind of camera are they talking about? (B)
2. W: If I were you, I'd be more careful about locking the back door at night.
M: Don't worry. No one will break in.
Q: What does the woman think will happen? (B)
3. M-Would you rather eat at home or go out tonight?
W: I'd rather go out, but I don't mind fixing supper at home if you'd rather not go.
Q: What does the woman want to do? (D)
4. M: Doesn't your class start at 8:00 every morning?
W. No. On Tuesdays it doesn't start until 9:00 and on Fridays not until 10.00.
Q: What time does the woman's class start on Wednesdays? (B)
5. W: My car just never runs right.
M: Why don't you ask Bill about it? He was a mechanic in the army.
Q: What does the man want the woman to think about Bill? (D)
6. M: Excuse me, is Dr Porter's office in this building?
W: Right over there, sir, across the hall, about three doors down from here- just before you get to the elevator.
Q: What will the man have to do in order to reach Dr Porter? (D)
7. M: I'm going to the museum Sunday afternoon. There's a "new exhibit of Indian art from Arizona and New Mexico. Want to go with me?
W: I'd love to, but my best friend is getting married on Sunday and I wouldn't miss it for anything.
Q: Where is the woman going on Sunday afternoon? (B)
8. W: What time do you have?
M: 8:45 sharp. I set my watch by the radio this morning.
W:I guess mine's slow. I have only 8:40.
Q: What do we learn about the woman' s watch? '(A)
9. M: Hello, Anne. This is Larry at the office. Is Fred at home.
W : No, Larry. He's in class now. He'll be home for lunch though.
Q: Where is Fred now? (C)
10. M: You're not going to try to do those dishes before we leave? If we don't pick up George and Martha in 25 minutes, we'll never get to the theatre on time.
W..I don't like to leave a messy kitchen.
Q: Why did the woman want to do the dishes? (C)
Part B
Passage I
Questions i1 to 15 are based on the following passage:
A university professor recently made several tests with different animals to find out which was the cleverest. He found out that the monkey was cleverer than other animals.
In one test the professor put a monkey in a room where there were several small boxes. Some boxes were inside other boxes. One small box had some food inside of it. The professor wanted to watch the monkey and to find out how long it would take the monkey to find the food. The professor left the room. He waited a few minutes outside the door. Then he got down on his knees and put his eye to the keyhole. What did he see? To his surprise he found himself looking into the eye of the monkey. The monkey was on the other side of the door and looked at the professor through the keyhole.
11. What was the purpose of the professor's experiments? (B)
12. What did the professor want to watch the monkey do? (B)
13. Where did the professor go after he finished preparing test? (A)
14. What did the professor do outside the door? (C)
15. What was the thing that surprised the professor? (D)
Passage II
Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage:
Mr. and Mrs. Williams had always spent their summer holidays in England in the past, in a small boarding house at the seaside. One year, however, Mr. Williams made a lot of money in his business, so they decided to go to Rome and stay at a really good hotel while they went around and saw the sights of that famous city.
They flew to Rome, and arrived at their hotel late one evening. They expected that they would have to go to bed hungry, because in the boarding houses they had been used to in the past, no meals were served after seven o'clock in the evening. They were therefore surprised when the clerk asked them whether they would be taking dinner there that night.
"Are you still serving dinner then?" asked Mrs. Williams.
"Yes, certainly, madam," answered the clerk, "We serve it until half past nine. "
"What are the times of meals then?" asked Mr. Williams.
"Well, sir," answered the clerk, "we serve breakfast from seven to half past eleven in the morning, lunch from twelve to three in the afternoon, tea from four to five, and dinner from six to half past nine. "
"But that hardly leaves any time for us to see the sights of Rome!" said Mrs. Williams in a disappointed voice.
16. Where did Mr. and Mrs. Williams use to spend their summer holiday? (B)
17. When did they arrive at their hotel in Rome one evening? (B)
18. Why were they surprised? (C)
19. At the hotel, what's the time for tea? (B)
20. According to the passage, do you think the Williams' really have no time to see Rome? (A)
Part C Spot Dictation
For centuries historians and scientists (21) have been researching the oldest living things . Some turtles live (22) more than a century. But the oldest living things (24) we know are trees. There are (25) several types of long-living things in California which have existed (25) for about 3000 years. For a long time (26) they were thought to be the oldest, but recently a type of pine tree was found in California. It showed 4600 rings. This tells us that the tree is 4600 years old. Scientists (27) are searching for the oldest tree alive because it can teach them (28) a great deal about many matters. It will tell them about the climate (29) during the past thousands of years. Also, the amount of rainfall each year is told (30) by the size of each ring.
Unit 20
Part A
1. W: In this city there are many kinds of transportation available. Which do you
like, Fred?
M: The buses are so crowded that I usually take the street car.
Q: Why does Fred prefer to use the street car? (D)
2. W: I have plenty of good ideas, professor Johnson, but I haven't been able to organize them clearly. May I give you the paper a few days late?
M: You know that I always prefer a well written paper even if it is late.
Q :How does the professor react to the student? (D)
3. M: I've just locked my keys in the car. Now what'll we do?
W: Calm down! Let's just sit down and try to figure things out.
Q: What does the woman suggest? (C)
4. M: Let's go to the movies, Mary. There's a good picture at the Queens.
W:I can't, my aunt is coming from Chicago to visit us, and I have to arrange a party in her honor.
Q: What is the girl going to do? (D)
5. M: Do you always have weathers like this in May?
W: Generally, it’s much cooler than this. And I can't remember when we had such a rainy day.
Q: According to this conversation, which of the following best describes the usual weather in May? (A)
6. W: Jack must have been joking when he said that he was going to quit his job.
M: Don’t be too sure. He told me that he was trying to sell his house.
Q: What conclusion does the man want us to make from his statement? (D)
7. W: It's good to have you back at work again. Two weeks is a long time.
M: I really enjoyed my trip. Of course, there’s nothing like taking it easy once a year.
Q: Why was the man gone for two weeks? (C)
8. W: In exactly one hour and 25 minutes we'll have our final in chemistry. I am worried I might fail.
M: That shouldn't worry you. From what I hear, you're pretty sharp in chemistry.
Q: Why is the woman worried? (D)
9. W: Did you see last night's television program on inflation?
M: Well, I intended to watch it, but I slept through it.
Q: What did the man do last night? (A)
10. M: I went to New York yesterday, but I forgot to call Barry.
W: Barry wouldn’t have been there anyway. He's an economist in California now.
Q: What information did the man find out? (A)
Part B
Passage I
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:
Are you tired even before you start the day? Do you look, and feel awake? When was the last time you ran in the park? NYCEC, the New York City Exercise Club, can help. Our individualized plan of exercise fits into even the busiest schedule. It's guaranteed to make you Look and feel better within a month. This exercise club is different from other exercise clubs. We provide a book of exercises that you can do at home as well as at the club. There are even exercises for the commuter to do on the bus or on the train for those of you who are commuting from New Jersey or Connecticut. We're making a special offer to new members until the end of the month. If you join now, your husband or wife can also join at no additional cost. Membership must be renewed annually and fees are subject to change. We would like to help you feel better in just 4 short weeks. Join thousands of satisfied members who use our facilities in New York regularly. You wont t be disappointed.
11. Who is the exercise plan for? (A)
12. Where is the exercise club located? (B)
13. What is unique about their exercise plan? (A)
14. When will you feel better? (B)
15. How much would the club member's husband or wife pay to join the exercise? (D) Passage II
Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage:
If you wish to dance with a certain lady, go to her, bow and say, "May I have the pleasure of a dance?" If it is a formal dance with programs, she will tell you which dance she will have with you; if there are no programs she will either rise and dance with you, or she may say, "I have this dance taken. " or she may say, 'I'm sorry, I am not dancing this dance. "This may be a polite way of saying that she does not want to dance with you, or it may be that she is tired and wants to rest; you will have to judge which it is by her attitude.
Do not expect a lady whom you have engaged in advance for a dance to make any attempt to find you. It is her part to remain seated until you find her, bow and say, 'I believe this is my dance. "
At the end of a dance, thank your partner, but do not leave her until you have conducted her to a seat. Then, if you wish, you may excuse yourself, and go in search of your next partner.
If you are introduced to a lady, you must of necessity ask her for a dance.
If you cannot dance very well, it is always permissible to ask a lady if she is willing to "sit out" a dance with you.
16. If you wish to dance with a certain lady, what should you say? (D)
17. What may 'q have this dance taken" mean? (B)
18. If you are introduced to a lady at a party, what should you do? (C)
19. What should you do at the end of a dance? (A)
20. What should you do if you can't dance well? (D)
Part C Spot Dictation
When we think of paper, we think of (21) newspapers, books, letters, envelopes, and writing paper. But (22) there are many other uses of paper. Only half of the paper (23) that is made is used for books and newspapers, etc. Each year, (24) more and more things are made of paper. We have had (25) paper cups, plates, and dishes for a long time. But now we hear that chairs, tables, (26) and even our beds can be made of paper. With paper boots and shoes, you can (27) wear paper hats, paper dresses, and paper raincoats. When you have used them once, (28) you throw them away and buy new ones. People have made paper boats, but they (29) have not yet made paper airplanes or cars. Just wait--(30) they probably will.
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