SECTION B CONVERSATION
In this section, you will hear nine short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following nine questions.
10. Which subject does the man think is harder?
A. Political science.
B. Economics.
C. Getting an A.
D. Political science and economics.
11. What are the people having trouble finding an apartment?
A. They haven’t seen any.
B. They have seen enough.
C. They need plenty of space.
D. They have an apartment.
12. Why did the man throw money toward the musician?
A. Because it is customary.
B. Because he had extra money.
C. Because the lady lost her money by mistake.
D. Because the musician took a shower.
13. Why won’t the elevator stop on the ninth floor?
A. Because you must take the stairs.
B. Because nine is an odd number.
C. Because nine the elevator got stuck.
D. Because there are too many people in the elevator.
14. What does the lady object to?
A. The vacation has been too long.
B. The lady smells musty.
C. The lady smells something musty.
D. Windows are open.
15. What is the man concerned about?
A. The cost of fixing the window.
B. The difficulty of cleaning up the broken glass.
C. The possible harm to the people involved.
D. The type of punishment he will give Tommy.
16. Where does the conversation take place?
A. In a bank.
B. In a private home.
C. In a department store.
D. In an art supply shop.
17. When will the man’s mother probably arrive?
A. About 6 PM.
B. At 3:30 PM.
C. About noon.
D. After dinner.
18. What does the man think the building will be?
A. An apartment building.
B. A market.
C. A hotel.
D. A department store.
SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item,you will be given 30 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news.
19. Why were hundreds of cattle slaughtered in Brazil?
A. Because they have got the hoof-and-mouth disease.
B. Because they would be exported to Europe.
C. Because there was no food for them.
D. Not mentioned.
20. How much is Rio Grande do Sul responsible for Brazil’s beef export?
A. 5%.B. 10%.C. 15%.D. 20%.
21. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Hundreds of cattle were slaughtered in Brazil.
B. The spread of the highly contagious virus has been stemmed.
C. The European Union, Chile and several Arab states still import beef from Rio Grande do Sul.
D. The government will compensate the ranchers for their lost livestock.
Questions 22 to 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 30 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news.
22. When will the count be finished?
A. In this week.
B. Next week.C. Two weeks later.
D. Not mentioned.
23. What is the focus of the tally?
A. The presidential seat.
B. The 24 seats in the Senate.
C. The 13 seats in the Senate.
D. The release of the deposed president.
24. What is Mr. Estrada accused for?
A. Murder.B. Robbery.
C. Bribery.D. Economic plunder.
Question 25 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.
25. How many birds will be destroyed to prevent the further spread of the disease?
A. 1.2 million.B. 6 million.
C. 1.5 million.D. All the birds in Hong Kong.
