Part III Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
11. M: One good thing about it is the higher salary. It’s perfect for me.
W: I’m sure you will be better off, but I guess you might have to work longer hours.
Q: What does the woman mean?
12. M: Well, Mrs. White, I’ve completed my examination and I’m happy to say that there’s nothing serious.
W: Don’t you think I should have X-rays?
Q: What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?
13. M: Is anything wrong? You look pale.
W: My son is in the hospital. I must ask for a leave to take care of him.
Q: What happened to the woman?
14. M: Oh, god, the question is too difficult for me. What shall I do?
W: Don’t worry. Let’s sit down and try to figure it out.
Q: What does the woman suggest?
15. W: Are you thinking of breaking off the relationship?
M: It’s probably just a matter of time. I really can’t put up with her.
Q: What does the man mean?
16. M: I am going to the zoo to make sketches of monkeys this afternoon.
W: Oh, I have the same assignment.
Q: What do we learn about the man and the woman from the conversation?
17. M: Look! I’m sorry to bother you about this, but could you turn that music down?
W: Sorry, I didn’t realize you could hear it.
Q: What will the woman probably do?
18. M: I keep hearing the name Archie Bunker. He sounds like a terrible person. Who is he?
W: He isn’t a real person. There is a TV show called “All in the Family”. Archie Bunker is the father.
Q: Who is Archie Bunker?
Now you’ll hear two long conversations.