Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.

1．A) A rescue worker got trapped in the basement.

B) A beam about ten feet long collapsed to the ground.

C) A deserted 100-year-old building caught fire.

D) A man was pulled to safety after a building collapse.

2．A) He once served in a fire department.

B) He suffered a fatal injury in an accident.

C) He was collecting building materials.

D) He moved into his neighbor’s old house.

Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.

3．A) Launch a campaign to promote maths teaching.

B) Change British people’s negative view of maths.

C) Help British people understand their paychecks.

D) Improve the maths skills of high school teachers.

4．A) Primary school teachers understand basic maths concepts.

B) British people know how to do elementary calculations.

C) The public sees the value of maths in their life.

D) Children take maths courses at an earlier age.

Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.

5．A) He is learning to be a pilot.

B) He regards his royal duties as a burden.

C) He owns a fleet of aircraft.

D) He held a part-time job for over 20 years.

6．A) He can change his focus of attention and relax.

B) He can show his difference from other royalty.

C) He can demonstrate his superior piloting skills.

D) He can come into closer contact with his people.

7．A) They enjoyed his company.

B) They were surprised to see him.

C) They rarely recognised him.

D) They liked him in his uniform.

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

8．A) They saw a business opportunity there.

B) It didn’t need much capital to start with.

C) Wood supply was plentiful in Romania.

D) They were skilled carpenters themselves.

9．A) Open some more branch companies in Germany.

B) Attract foreign investment to expand business.

C) Enlarge their company by hiring more workers.

D) Provide quality furniture at affordable prices.

10．A) They are from her hometown.

B) They are imported from Germany.

C) They all come from Romania.

D) They come from all over the continent.

11．A) Throughout the world.

B) All across Europe.

C) Mostly in Bucharest.

D) In Romania only.

Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

12．A) Attend the opening of a local restaurant.

B) Try out a new restaurant together in town.

C) Go with him to choose a pearl for Susan.

D) Go to a concert with him and his girlfriend.

13．A) It provides information on local events.

B) It specializes in food advertising.

C) It is especially popular with the young.

D) It is sponsored by local restaurants.

14．A) They participate in a variety of social events.

B) They treat themselves to various entertainments.

C) They go to eat at different stylish restaurants.

D) They design a special set of menus for themselves.

15．A) More types of food will be served this Restaurant Week.

B) Bigger discounts will be offered this Restaurant Week.

C) More restaurants will join Restaurant Week.

D) This year’s Restaurant Week will start soon.

Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.

16．A) Explaining the benefits of eating vegetables to them.

B) Improving the taste of vegetable dishes for them.

C) Exposing them to vegetables repeatedly.

D) Rewarding them for eating vegetables.

17．A) They were considered most nutritious.

B) They were least used in Belgian cooking.

C) They were essential to children’s health.

D) They were disliked most by children.

18．A) Children’s choices of food vary greatly.

B) Children’s eating habits can be changed.

C) Parents watch closely what children eat.

D) Vegetables differ in their nutritional value.

Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.

19．A) A lot of garbage has been left on the moon.

B) India has many space exploration programs.

C) There is quite a lot to learn about the moon.

D) Space exploration has serious consequences.

20．A) It is risky to destroy.

B) It is costly to bring back.

C) It is of no use on Earth.

D) It is damaged by radiation.

21．A) Record details of space exploration.

B) Monitor the change of lunar weather.

C) Explore the possibility of human settlement on the moon.

D) Study the effect of radiation and vacuum on its materials.

Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.

22．A) It will have to be governed by specific rules.

B) It will gradually be replaced by social media.

C) It is likely to be a competitor of various messaging apps.

D) It is likely to remain a means of business communication.

23．A) Make a timely response.

B) See if any action needs to be taken.

C) Save the message in their file.

D) Examine the information carefully.

24．A) It is to be passed on.

B) It causes no concern.

C) It requires no reply.

D) It is mostly junk.

25．A) Make it as short as possible.

B) Avoid using capitals for emphasis.

C) Use simple and clear language.

D) Adopt an informal style of writing.