Part B

　　You are going to hear four conversations. Before listening to each conversation， you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. After listening， you will have time to answer each question by choosing A， B， C or D. You will hear each passage or conversation ONLY ONCE.

　　Mark your answers in your test booklet.

　　Questions 11 -14 are based on the following conversation. You now have 20 seconds to read the questions 11 - 14.

　　11 . Why did the man ' s children buy the pen？

　　[A] It's a present for the man' s birthday.

　　[B] It's a birthday present for the man' s wife.

　　[C] It's a birthday present for the man' s son.

　　[D] It's a birthday present for the man ' s daughter.

　　12. What's the color of the pen？

　　[A] Red.                           [B] Black.

　　[C] Yellow.                         [D] Purple.

　　13. How much is the pen？

　　[A] $11.                      [B] $14.

　　[C] $9.                       [D] $10.

　　14. Why did the man want to exchange the pen？

　　[A] BECause of the color.              [B] Because it is too expensive.

　　[C] Because it is too cheap.           [D] Because it doesn't work.

　　You now have 40 seconds to check your answers to questions II -14.

　　Questions 15 -17 are based on the following talk. You now have 15 seconds to read the questions 15-17.

　　15. Who is the speaker？

　　[A] A librarian.                       [B] A professor.

　　[C]A researcher.                      [D]A student.

　　16. For whom is the course intended？

　　[A] All second-year students who failed first-year English.

　　[B] All first-year， second-year， and third-year students.

　　[ C ] Students who don ' t know how to write a research paper.

　　[ D ] Students who want extra credit in English.

　　17. What does the speaker ask the students who have already learned to write a research paper to do？

　　[A] Take notes.                       [B] Help the other students.

　　[C] Speak to her after class.            [D]  Enroll in another English class.

　　You now have 30 seconds to check your answers to questions 15-17.

　　Questions 18-21 are based on the following conversation. You now have 20 seconds to read the questions 18 -21.

　　18. When does the conversation take place？

　　[A] In the middle of the semester.      [ B] At the beginning of exams.

　　[C] At the end of the school year.      [D] In the middle of summer vacation.

　　19. Where do Bob and Ellen want to go？

　　[A] To a rock and mineral show.       [B] To an opera at the concert hall.

　　[ C] To a movie at the student center.   [D] To a popular music concert.

　　20. Why is Ellen buying the tickets？

　　[A] She gets a student discount.       [B] Bob doesn't have much money.

　　[C] She lost a bet and owed Bob money. [D] Bob left his wallet at home.