Directions:This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You

Directions:

This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are TWO parts in this section, Part A and Part B.

Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto ANSWER SHEET 1.

If you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started.

Now look at Part A in your test booklet.

Part A

You will hear 10 short dialogues. For each dialogue, there is one question and four possible answers. Choose the correct answer—A, B, C or D, and mark it in your test booklet. You will have 15 seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE. Now look at question 1.

Question 1:

W: Air China has a flight on August 27th. Will that be OK, sir？

M: No, I'm afraid not. My sister is getting married on the 26th.

W: How about Air China Flight 985 on the 25th？

M: Oh, that's good.

Question 2:

W: What would you like for dessert？

M: I think I'll have an ice cream. I suggest you try some chocolate cake.

W: Well, I have to watch my weight. You go ahead and get yours.

Question 3:

M: Can I give you a lift？

W: Isn't it out of your way？

M: No, it's on my way home.

W: You're so nice. Thank you.

Question 4:

M: I have to leave now.

W: So soon？ Can't you stay a little longer？

M: I wish I could, but it's very late now. Thank you for your wonderful meal.

W: I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Question 5:

M: Do you mind me putting my heavy luggage in your room？

W: No. Go ahead.

M: And would you mind if I take off my shoes？ My feet are killing me.

W: Well, I'd rather you didn't. It's rather a hot day.

Question 6:

M: Look at the long waiting line. I'm glad you've made a reservation.

W: Because I know a lot of people now like eating out, especially on weekends. M. Yes, what's more, this place is very popular in this district.

Question 7:

M: I haven't got my scores on the PETS yet. Do you think I should call to ask for it？

W: There's no hurry. You won't get any results even you call it.

M: But I have already waited for a long time.

W: The test scores will be released at least one more month later.

Question 8:

M: Look at the bed. We bought it last month but the price is 50% off now!

W: Yes, we cut the price down just now.

M: Can I return the one I bought and get my money back？

W: I'm afraid it's too late. Only those bought in ten days can be returned.

Question 9:

M: May I know your e-mail address？

W: I'll send you an e-mail, so we don't have to do the spelling on the phone, OK？

M: That's a good idea.

Question 10:

M: My toothache is killing me.

W: I told you to make an appointment yesterday.

M: I thought it was going away. But now it's getting worse.

Which flight will the man take？

[A] Air China Flight 985 on the 26th.

[B] Air China Flight 985 on the 27th.

[C] Air China Flight 985 on the 28th.

[D] Air China Flight 985 on the 25th