PART I Listening Comprehension (20%)
Directions:
This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are three parts in this section, Part A, Part B and Part C.
Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1.
If you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started.
Now look at Part A in your test booklet.
Part A
Directions:
Listen to the part and fill out the table with the information you’ve heard for questions 1-5. Some of the information has been given to you in the table. Write only one word in each numbered box. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the table below. You now have 25 seconds to read the table below.
Memo Pad
To: Ms. Oliveiro
From : ____1___
In ____2__ (company’s name)
Message: She didn’t leave her ___3____, because she will have ___4___ all afternoon. She will __5___ you again,
Part B
Directions:
For questions 6-10, complete the sentences and answer the question while you listen. Use not more than 3 words for each answer. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the sentences and the question below.
6 | The man wants to join a new _______ club downtown. |
7 | But he is not sure about the ________ there. |
8 | The woman does not think that the man needs to join a fancy organization to develop artistic abilities. He can ___________ anywhere. |
9 | She suggests that the man set himself a ________ to follow. |
10 | She also suggests that he could even look for art books _________ instead of buying them. |
Part C
Directions:
You will hear three pieces of recorded material. Before listening to each one, you will have time to read the questions related to it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have time to check your answers. You will hear each piece once only.
Questions 11-13. You now have 15 seconds to read questions 11-13.
What is Larry McCaffer's profession?
A. He is a medical doctor.
B. He is an author.
C. He is a studio manager.
D. He is a politician.
12. What does the speaker say about Larry McCaffery's book?
A. It is very entertaining.
B. The book should be attractive to publishers.
C. It is interesting for studio technicians.
D. The cover of the book is very attractive.
13. What will Larry McCaffery do after giving the presentation?
A. He will go to find publishers.
B. He will write books that are easy to read.
C. He will sign books for readers at the back of the room.
D. He will give a copy to everyone about the final edition.
Questions 14-16 You now have 15 seconds to read questions 14-16.
14. What do people agree on about the Devils' Postpile?
A. It is a fascinating area.
B. The northernmost point of the Devil's Postpile is in
C. If you travel to the Devil's Postpile, your life is in danger.
D. The cause of the problems is well understood.
15. What types of things have disappeared in the Devil's Postpile?
A. The boundaries of the area.
B. People and airplanes.
C. The mysteries of the area.
D. Magnetic forces.
16. What is the accepted explanation of the Devils' Postpile?
A. There are strong magnetic forces in the area.
B. The area has a magnetic attraction for people.
C. There are magnesium deposits in the area.
D. Magnetism was discovered there.
Questions 17-20 You now have 20 seconds to read questions 17-20.
17. What is Telstar X made of?
A. Titanium.
B. Asteroid material.
C. Steel.
D. Uranium.
18. According to the news story, what is the worst damage that objects falling in the sky could have caused?
A. The destruction of a house.
B. The destruction of cities.
C. The destruction of species of animals.
D. The destruction of expensive satellites.
19. What will definitely happen upon Telstar X's reentry?
A. It will disintegrate.
B. There could be damage to houses.
C. The satellite will no longer function.
D. Many pieces will fall into the oceans.
20. What is the size of the pieces of Telstar X expected to strike the earth?
A. Several ounces.
B. Large enough to kill the dinosaurs.
C. Large as a house.
D. More than one kilogram.
PART II Structure and Vocabulary (10%)
Directions: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a pencil.
21. They are going to have the serviceman ______ an electric fan in the office tomorrow.
A. install B. to install C. to be installed D. installed
22. People appreciate ______ with him because he has a good sense of humor.
A. to work B. to have worked
C. working D. that they should work
23. Let's buy our tickets while I still have ______.
A. a little money to leave B. little money left
C. a few dollars left D. few dollars to leave
24. I'm sure he is up to the job _______ he would give his mind to it.
A. if only B. in case C. until D. unless
25. The doctor advised that Mr. Smith______ an operation right away so as to save his life.
A. had B. have C. will have D. would have
26. The company official ______ I thought would be fired received a raise.
A. whom B. whoever C. who D. of whom
27. Although punctual himself, the professor was quite used _______ late for his lecture.
A. to have students B. for students' being
C. for students to be D. to students' being
28. Neither of the young men who had applied for a position in the university ______.
A. has been accepted B. have been accepted
C. was accepted D. were accepted
29. This box is too heavy, ________ give me a hand?
A. would you mind B. would you please
C. would you rather D. should you
30. ______ he works hard, I don't mind when he finishes the experiment.
A. As soon as B. As well as C. So far as D. So long as
31. One car went too fast and _____ missed hitting another car.
A. completely B. greatly C. narrowly D. little
32. The car _______ halfway for no reason.
A. broke off B. broke down C. broke up D. broke out
33. The newcomers found it impossible to _______ themselves to the climate sufficiently to make permanent homes in the new country.
A. suit B. adapt C. regulate D. adopt
34. He was accused _____ stealing goods from the shop.
A. with B. in C. of D. at
35. All the reference books should be made ______ to the teachers and students in our university.
A. concerned B. available C. related D. flexible
36. He never thought the committee would _______ his proposal.
A. put up B. object to C. pass on D. call on
37. We love peace, yet we are not the kind of people to yield ______ any military threat.
A. up B. to C. in D. at
38. It tap water were as dangerous as some people think, _______ would be getting sick..
A. a lot of more us B. more a lot of us
C. a lot of us more D. a lot more of us
39. It took him several months to accept the idea that it is wise to _______ his life against accident.
A. save B. insure C. secure D. assure
40. People who invest in bonds are ______ money to a company in return for yearly interest payments.
A. loaning B. borrowing C. lending D. paying
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