LISTENING TEST
A: Spot Dictation
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with blanksin it. Fill in each of the blanks with the word or the words you have heard on the tape. Write youranswer in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will hear the passage ONLYONCE.
    Americans have four primary avenues for making friends: at work, at school, through a hobby ora (1) such as volunteer work and discussion group, or through a family or (2) .
    In American culture, a job is more than the work that one performs between the hours of 9 a.m.and (3) . Work becomes a major socializing influence. Many young mothers who (4) their jobsto care for small children remark on the loneliness of their new lifestyles because they have losttheir forum for (5) .
    A great number of American employers recognize business social (6) and use it to build afamily atmosphere on the job so that employees will feel (7) in their work environment. Someemployers arrange company get-togethers in their home or at a (8) . American companies have atleast one (9) annually, usually at Christmas time. Many corporations have (10) whereemployees and administrators alike dress (11) to play games such as baseball and volleyball.
    Top American administrators often hold social gatherings (12) . Depending upon the size ofthe employer's home and the number of (13) . These social gatherings may be picnics, poolparties, or (14) . If the company is large, an employer may hold what Americans call (15) .For an open house, the employer will invite his employees to come to his home (16) between 1p.m. on a certain day. Those invited usually stay for (17) , chatting with the other guests andtheir host. People come and go (18) during the designated hours, and the host keepsrefreshments, usually (19) or hors d'oeuvres and beverages, available for all who come. For suchsocial gatherings, it is considered (20) the invitation unless you have an excellent reason.

B: Listening Comprehension
Statements
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements. These statements will be spoken ONLY ONCE, and you will not find them written on the paper; so you must listen carefully. When you hear a statement, read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the
statement you have heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.

(A) Going shopping is much more exhaustive than shopping on the Internet.
(B) For me, taking a rest is better than surging the Internet or shopping.
(C) I am not sure if I should take a break to work in the garden.
(D) My friend and I have to finish our annual report by this weekend.

(A) It is hardly true that Mr. Johnson is a new employee with such initiatives.
(B) We are not sure if Mr. Johnson is satisfied with his working environment.
(C) Usually new employees will not take such initiatives as Mr Johnson does.
(D) Mr. Johnson is really very friendly as he helps us with our working initiatives.

(A) What are the differences between marketing and cost-effective publicity?
(B) Could you say something on the subject of cost-effective publicity?
(C) How much will the conference on marketing and sales cost us?
(D) When will the subject of the 50-minute conference be publicized?

(A) Children will directly or indirectly affect what their parents purchase.
(B) Growing children will have special needs that their parents cannot satisfy.
(C) The needs for special food and clothing are more obvious in girls.
(D) It is necessary for parents to influence what their children eat and wear.

(A) The apple is one of the fruits that can lower your blood sugar.
(B) Apples are sugar-containing fruits that may raise your blood sugar.
(C) Although it is sugar-containing, the apple is a kind of healthy fruits.
(D) For those who are on a diet, an apple a day is enough because it digests slowly.

(A) We decided to purchase a camera for our online course.
(B) I know that we cannot beat the price for the camera on the Net.
(C) The order is that we need to buy the camera cheaper on the Internet.
(D) The camera we bought is more expensive than I expected.

(A) The problem of inflation could be worsened due to rising unemployment and wage explosion
(B) Because of the rising of unemployment during inflation, there could be a wage explosion.
(C) The most serious economic problem in the wake of inflation is a possible wage explosion.
(D) A possible way to curb inflation and rising unemployment is to raise the workers' wages dramatically.

(A) This kind Of tax on imported goods is unnecessary.
(B) To practice economy, the government imposes a tax.
(C) A tariff is recommended by our economists.
(D) The tariff is a government tax on imported goods.

(A) We had planned to sell $120,000 worth of this new product.
(B) We had a promotion plan for our product that costs $ 360,000.
(C) Originally, there were 3 promotion plans for the new product.
(D) The sales figure of our new products had reached a record high.

(A) The committee voted against the proposed project.
(B) The committee approved against the proposed project.
(C) The committee considered the short report well written.
(D) The committee was convinced by the documented report.

Talks and Conversations
   Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks and conversations. Afte each of these, you will hear a few questions. Listen carefully because you will hear the talk or conversation and questions ONLY ONCE. When you hear a question, read the four answer choices and
choose the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET

(A) Discussing inflation with the man.
(B) Helping her parents pay for debts.
(C) Seeking a permanent job overseas.
(D) Studying in a foreign country.

(A) Her parents' unwillingness to pay her tuition.
(B) Her desire to earn as much as possible.
(C) The rising cost of living through inflation.
(D) The fact that she is an overseas student.

(A) The education centre.
(B) The university bookstore.
(C) The university library.
(D) The student cafeteria.

(A) She will use her study time more effectively.
(B) She will buy second-hand books from the store.
(C) She will spend her money on something else.
(D) She will devote more time to working extra hours.

(A) A palm reader.
(B) A speech therapist.
(C) A student.
(D) A teacher.

(A) She was ill.
(B) She was afraid.
(C) She was anxious.
(D) She was excited.

(A) 50.

(B) 120.

(C) 220.

(D) 240.

(A) Her anxiety.
(B) Her mistake.
(C) Her excitement.
(D) Her success.

(A) He was at a news conference.
(B) He was on a business trip.
(C) He was traveling with the company's CEO.
(D) He was negotiating with a New York agent.

(A) The company's top executives.
(B) Producers and servicemen.
(C) Agents and customers.
(D) Managers from home and abroad.

(A) 220.
(B) 250.
(C) 300.
(D) 350.

(A) The louder speakers.
(B) The visual aids.
(C) The hall capacity.
(D) The lunch menu.

(A) Working is more important than having a holiday.
(B) A driver should be more careful than a pedestrian.
(C) In driving, it is always safety that comes first.
(D) It is dangerous to drive fast in crowded areas.

(A) Because they may not judge speeds very well.
(B) Because they may step into the road for convenience.
(C) Because they cannot run very fast.
(D) Because they may become nervous easily.

(A) Shoppers.
(B) Traffic police.
(C) Young people.
(D) The handicapped.

(A) Signal to a school crossing patrol.
(B) Slow down or stop to let people cross.
(C) Overtake other drivers for safety.
(D) Watch out for a stop-children sign.

(A) Programme writing.
(B) Note-taking techniques.
(C) Handwriting analysis.
(D) Sample collecting.

(A) A good self-controlled personality.
(B) An introspective nature.
(C) A friendly and sociable disposition.
(D) A mix of interest and emotion.

(A) Socially-minded people.
(B) Scientists and intellectuals.
(C) Mediocre writers.
(D) Friendly companions.

(A) The rounded, medium size of the letters.
(B) The small open a's and o's.
(C) The wide spaces between the words.
(D) The upright slant and the signature.

C: Listening Translation
Sectence Translation
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 5 sentences in English. You will hear the sentences ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each sentence, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.

Passage Translation
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. You will hear the passages ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each passage, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. You may take notes while you are listening.