I. Listening Comprehension

Section A

Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.

1. A. It is satisfactory. B. It is luxurious.

C. It is old-fashioned. D. It is disappointing.

2. A. On August 5th. B. On August 6th. C. On August 7th. D. On August 8th.

3. A. A waiter. B. A butcher. C. A porter. D. A farmer.

4. A. In a theatre. B. In a library. C. In a booking office. D. In a furniture store.

5. A. She expected to a better show. B. She could hardly find her seat.

C. She wasn't interested in the show. D. She didn't get a favourable seat.

6. A. The woman often eats out for breakfast. B. The cafeteria serves good breakfast.

C. The woman doesn't have breakfast. D. The cafeteria doesn't serve breakfast.

7. A. Selling cucumbers. B. Planting vegetables. C. Cooking a meal. D. Picking tomatoes.

8. A. The man should work hard. B. The man should turn down the job offer.

C. The man may have another chance. D. The man can apply for the job again.

9. A. It is a hot and smoggy day. B. There is a traffic jam on King Street.

C. A vehicle is polluting the air. D. The man is reading a report online.

10. A. Its ending is not good enough. B. Its special effects are not satisfying.

C. It deserves an award. D. It is good except for the scary part.

Section B

Directions: In Section B, 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 be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.

Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.

11. A. $1. B. $2 C. $3 D. $ 52.

12. A. Pay the bills first.

B. Spend 2% of the salary on living expenses.

C. Deposit $1000 every month.

D. Put part of the money in a savings account.

13. A. Methods of saving money.

B. Saving money for family emergencies.

C. The importance of saving money.

D. Secrets of spending money wisely.

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.

14. A. Free education.

B. A sum of money.

C. Donations from a local newspaper.

D. Gifts from many people.

15. A. Let students in before school.

B. Offer ice cream and coffee.

C. Introduce a bank into the campus.

D. Reduce the traffic jams around.

16. A. It lacks positive news.

B. It should grow into a big city.

C. It is a place worth living in.

D. It remains peaceful and quiet.

Section C

Directions: In section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.

Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.

Class Diary (June 13-19)

Blank 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.

Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Who is Sue Walter?      She is 21    in court and a writer.

What is Sue’s suggestion for people with difficulties?    22      

In Sue’s eyes, what is the best part about her job?    23   in decision-making.

What does Sue think happiness is?    24     

II. Grammar and Vocabulary

Section A

Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form. of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

(A)

Bags of Love

Last year, I was assigned to work at an office near my mother's house, so I stayed with her for a month. During that time, I helped out with the housework and contributed to the groceries.

After less than a week, I started noticing that the groceries were running out pretty quickly — we were always suddenly out of something. (25)_______(wonder) how my mum could consume them so quickly, I began observing her daily routine for two weeks. To my surprise, I found that she would pack a paper bag full of canned goods and head out every morning at about nine. Eventually, I decided to follow her and (26)_______ happened truly amazed me. She was taking the food to the refugee camp, in (27)______ she distributed it to children.