Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer
Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
11. A) They would rather travel around than stay at home.
B) They prefer to carry cash when traveling abroad.
C) They usually carry many things around with them.
D) They don?t like to spend much money on traveling.
12. A) The selection process was a little unfair.B) He had long dreamed of the dean's position.
C) Rod was eliminated in the selection process.D) Rod was in charge of the admissions office.
13. A) Applause encourages the singer. B) She regrets paying for the concert.
C) Almost everyone loves pop music.D) The concert is very impressive.
14. A) They have known each other since their schooldays.
B) They were both chairpersons of the Students'Union.
C) They have been in close touch by email.
D) They are going to hold a reunion party.
15. A) Cook their dinner.B) Rest for a while.
C) Get their car fixed.D) Stop for the night.
16. A) Newly?launched products.B) Consumer preferences.
C) Survey results.D) Survey methods.
17. A) He would rather the woman didn?t buy the blouse.
B) The woman needs blouses in the colors of a rainbow.
C) The information in the catalog is not always reliable.
D) He thinks the blue blouse is better than the red one.
18. A) The course is open to all next semester.
B) The notice may not be reliable.
C) The woman has not told the truth.
D) He will drop his course in marketing.