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 deserted 100-year-old building caught fire.

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

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

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

B) He was collecting building materials.

C) He suffered a fatal injury in an accident.

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) Help British people understand their paychecks.

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

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 owns a fleet of aircraft.

C) He regards his royal duties as a burden.

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 demonstrate his superior piloting skills.

C) He can show his difference from other royalty.

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

7．A) They enjoyed his company.

B) They rarely recognised him.

C) They were surprised to see 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) Wood supply was plentiful in Romania.

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

D) They were skilled carpenters themselves.

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

B) Enlarge their company by hiring more workers.

C) Attract foreign investment to expand business.

D) Provide quality furniture at affordable prices.

10．A) They are from her hometown.

B) They all come from Romania.

C) They are imported from Germany.

D) They come from all over the continent.

11．A) Throughout the world.

B) Mostly in Bucharest.

C) All across Europe.

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) Go with him to choose a pearl for Susan.

C) Try out a new restaurant together in town.

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

13．A) It provides information on local events.

B) It is especially popular with the young.

C) It specializes in food advertising.

D) It is sponsored by local restaurants.

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

B) They go to eat at different stylish restaurants.

C) They treat themselves to various entertainments.

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) Exposing them to vegetables repeatedly.

C) Improving the taste of vegetable dishes for them.

D) Rewarding them for eating vegetables.

17．A) They were considered most nutritious.

B) They were essential to children’s health.

C) They were least used in Belgian cooking.

D) They were disliked most by children.

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

B) Parents watch closely what children eat.

C) Children’s eating habits can be changed.

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

C) India has many space exploration programs.

D) Space exploration has serious consequences.

20．A) It is risky to destroy.

B) It is of no use on Earth.

C) It is costly to bring back.

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) Save the message in their file.

C) See if any action needs to be taken.

D) Examine the information carefully.

24．A) It is to be passed on.

B) It requires no reply.

C) It causes no concern.

D) It is mostly junk.

25．A) Make it as short as possible.

B) Use simple and clear language.

C) Avoid using capitals for emphasis.

D) Adopt an informal style of writing.