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Part One: Listening comprehension k|V%*BvY>
There are 3 sections in this part. In section A and B you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then choose the correct answer for each question. Mark your choices on your ANSWER SHEET. B!{ vSBq
Section A: Conversations 5% % gUf
Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. &[71~.Od
1.Which isNOT the purpose of Mr. Lewis’ visit? `o|Y5wQ@
A.To see friends. B.To give concerts. C.To vacation. D.To give private lessons. $>^DkrOd
2.What kind of cello did Mr. Lewis use when he was eight? ZcJa
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A.A full-sized cello. B.A half-sized cello. 2OT
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C.A two-thirds-sized cello. D.It is not mentioned. 4z6i{n-k
3.What is true about Mr. Lewis’ cello? k*XI/k5Vc
A.He always takes it with him. B.It was made by his uncle. I_h u s
C.He borrowed it from his uncle. D.He got a seat free for his cello. Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. HK}br!?
4.What is the main purpose of the research? !@>_5p> q*
A.To make preparations for a new publication. U-^qVlw
B.To learn how couples spend their weekends. G-7!|&
C.To know how housework is shared. \e)>]C}h
D.To investigate what people do at the weekend. HrOq>CSR
5.What does the man do on Fridays? =n@"lY u[
A.He goes to exercise classes. B.He goes sailing. yV"k:_O{
C.He goes to the cinema. D.He stays at home. eR1SP S1+
6.On which day does the couple always go out? y5@#le M
A.Friday.B.Saturday.C.Sunday.D.Any weekday. 7.Which personal detail does the man give? 4Fu:ov
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A.Surname.B.First name.C.Address.D.Age. +"mS<
Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. :zA/~/Wo
8.What conclusion can we draw about Mike before he went to the camping school? }xx "
A.He was eager to do the course. B.He had done outdoor activities. gm^j8 B
C.He enjoyed life in the open. D.He was reluctant and timid. 1`sLbPW
9.Mike participated in all the following activities EXCEPT______________. >b;o&E`\
A.hikingB.canoeingC.swimmingD.camping I8x,8}o>V
10.Which of the following words is most appropriate to describe Mike after the camping school? 7!qO*r
A.Independent.B.Strong.C.Determined.D.Persistent. Section B: Talks 5% we("#s1=
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. F o k %
11.What happened to January 27th, 1967? [,bra8f[C
A.Three men were injured during a fire. B.One man died during the fire accident. -s3q(SH
C.A fire started inside a spaceship. D.A spaceship was launched. ?d!*[Ke8
12.What happened in 1981? AONEUSxJ
A.The space program was suspended.
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B.Five men were injured during an accident. d6+$[4w
C.The accident occurred before the rehearsal. Vi m::
D.No accident happened that year. 13.What does the talk say about accidents? D?BPiCs?XS b)+;=o%
A.Accidents are unavoidable. B.Accidents can be avoided. 0 :iR=S
C.Human beings are always careless. D.There should be more precautions. (- D^_*f
Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. T? g%I
14.BBC’s weather forecast is a ________ program. 3 9qIoaHT
A.seldom watched B.little known C. new D.popular Q]{ `m
15.Weather observations come from all the following sources EXCEPT ________ . d=nv61]
A.computers B.satellites C.the ground D.radar NNxz Z!q!
16.What does the talk say about BBC’s forecasters? |1pD n7
A.They read from script. B.They are professional. [C#H _y(
C.They use a map for presentation. D.They care about their clothes. 17.What does the talk say about British television viewers? F$j? }
A.They remember what they saw on weather forecasts. I}sb0 Q&
B.They like talking about weather instead of watching. *Y':raP
C.They pay more attention to the style of the presenters. e? 7O om
D.They watch and remember what is necessary. 60R]Q
Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. ym8pB7E7%
18.Which is NOT showing an increase this year? G,}"}v:
A.Number of tourists. B.Holiday travelers. 7'!DK;=TD6
C.Shopping. D.Dining and entertaining. 19.What does the talk say about this year’s business travelers? bo-L|R&O
A.There are fewer business travelers. B.There are more business travelers. y 2C Jk~
C.The number remains the same as last year’s. D.It is not mentioned in the talk. O)!S[5YI
20.Which is the largest single visitor expenditure? 6)veuA3]
A.Hotel accommodation. B.Meals. C.Shopping. D.Entertainment. }60/5HNr
Section C: Spot Dictation 10% &Nw[ J5-"k
Directions: In this section you are going to hear a report on the strong link between sleep and fatal accident. Some words are taken out and you are expected to fill in the missing words as you listen. gW- mXb
The report will be read TWICE and you will have one minute to check your work. Then put your answers on ANSWER SHEET (2). Mi } .
Inadequate rest means a weaker (C1) ___________ system, laying the body open to a whole (C2) __________ of illnesses. On the average a man needs seven hours of sleep a day and a woman seven and a (C3)____________ hours. Six hours of (C4)_________ sleep is better than ten hours of (C5)__________ and turning, however. People who sleep less than six hours a night are (C6)________ for an early death. ^GS\(eg t
Some people (C7)___________ that they can get by with little sleep when necessary. But experts think these people are (C8)________ themselves. 5]*!N
Between sleep (C9)________ and fatal accidents there is an obvious (C10)_________. People who get (C11)________ sleep or poor quality sleep have a higher risk of (C12)________ on the road. They are more likely to fall asleep at the (C13)_________ and kill people or get killed. Professional drivers and (C14)___________ workers are most likely to take the (C15)________. The performance at work also (C16)__________ because of sleep deprivation. &^7(?C' u
The pressures of work deprive people of sleep. To make it up, they try to (C17)________ catnaps. But experts are a little (C18)____________ about the benefits of catnapping. They tell us that the catnap can never be a (C19)_________ for proper sleep. For victims of (C20)_________, catnapping in the day is the worst thing they can possibly do.
