Part A  Short Conversations 

Directions: In Part A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a third voice will ask a question about it, read the four possible answers in your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.

1.
A. It's 6:15.
B. It's 6:40.
C. It's 5:35.
D. It's 6:01.

2.
A. Japan.
B. Asia.
C. America.
D. China.

3.
A. To the office.
B. To the doctor's.
C. To her parents' home.
D. To the railway station.

4.
A. He is quiet in their classes.
B. He hasn't contacted the two speakers.
C. He's a good correspondent.
D. He hasn't been listening to his friends.

5.
A. Husband and wife.
B. Brother and sister.
C. Doctor and patient.
D. Teacher and student.

6.
A. Buy some glasses.
B. Go to her classes.
C. Go to a movie.
D. Get a new pair of glasses.

7.
A. The train is faster than the bus.
B. The train is more expensive than the bus.
C. She can save '4.50 if she takes the bus.
D. The bus is more expensive than the train.

8.
A. Eddie is a very popular musician.
B. Eddie can play the piano very well.
C. Most students do not like to listen to him play.
D. Eddie is the only one in the class who can play the piano.

9.
A. She lost her job.
B. She's been warned not to be late for work.
C. She was asked to work longer hours.
D. She was praised for her services.

10.
A. She passed away.
B. She is very sick.
C. She left home.
D. She had an accident.

Part B Longer Conversations 

Directions: In Part B, you will hear two longer conversations. After each conversation, you will be asked two questions. The conversations will be read twice, but the questions will only be spoken once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.

Questions 11 and 12 are based on the following conversation.

11.
A. The man and the woman play the violin and take lots of pictures together.
B. The man and the woman have similar hobbies.
C. The man and the woman have different hobbies.
D. Neither playing the violin nor taking pictures is a good hobby.

12.
A. They are going to travel together.
B. They are going to play instruments together.
C. One is going to show his pictures to the other, and the other is going to play the violin.
D. They are going to enjoy other people's pictures and music.

Questions 13 and 14 are based on the following conversation.

13.
A. Ben.
B. Ben's mother.
C. Kathy.
D. Ben's father.

14.
A. He is not hungry.
B. He doesn't like fish.
C. His mother doesn't want him to eat fish.
D. He ate too much fish on his holiday.

Part C Passages 

Directions: In Part C, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice but the questions will only be spoken once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.

Questions 15 through 17 are based on the following passage.

15.
A. Because Steven was doing very poorly in school.
B. Because Steven was neglecting his studies.
C. Because watching too much TV would hurt his eyes.
D. Because they wanted Steven to earn some money.

16.
A. '400.
B. '500.
C. '600.
D. '700.

17.
A. Watch his favorite TV program.
B. Put his money in the bank.
C. Go and buy a computer.
D. Go and play video games.

Questions 18 through 20 are based on the following passage.

18.
A. They are thirsty now.
B. They drink a lot of water.
C. They lack fresh water.
D. They have enough fresh water.

19.
A. By using rainwater.
B. By taking steps.
C. By using sea water.
D. By using underground water.

20.
A. With chemicals.
B. By using salt.
C. By removing the salt.
D. By heating it.

Key:

1. C     2. C     3.D      4.B      5.C      6.D      7.B      8.C     9.B    10.A