Test Yourself (Units 1-4)

Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Example: You will hear:
You will read:
A) At the office.
B) In a waiting room.
C) At the airport.
D) In a restaurant.

From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) "At the office " is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.

Sample Answer [-A-][B][C][D]

1. A) Co-workers in an office.
B) Classmates.
C) Teacher and student.
D) Manager and employee.

2. A) It is completely new.
B) It attracts a lot of visitors every year.
C) It is growing quickly.
D) It needs a lot of money for new construction projects.

3. A) The man is going to travel by plane.
B) The man's flight is delayed.
C) The airplane is taking off in half an hour.
D) The airport has been hit by terrorist attacks.

4. A) The man can buy tonight's tickets if he wants to see the ballet.
B) The man has to watch the ballet performance on Friday evening.
C) Tickets for the ballet performance are sold out.
D) She is sorry that the man missed the chance to see Swan Lake.

5. A) He works as a librarian in the city's public library.
B) He maintains the computer system in the public library.
C) He teaches computer science at college.
D) He designs system operation software for city libraries.

6. A) It will soon go out of fashion.
B) It will completely replace classroom learning.
C) It is more efficient than the traditional classroom.
D) It will become more and more important as an education tool.

7. A) His wife should not have bought so much groceries.
B) His wife should be more careful about family finance.
C) They have spent less than usual at this time of the month.
D) They would be better off if they could set aside 40 dollars every month.

8. A) Her brother does not stand much chance of winning the election.
B) She is sure her brother will win with the support of his hometown.
C) Her brother does not know how to conduct an election campaign.
D) It is still too early to predict the outcome of the election.

9. A) In the conference room.
B) Downstairs.
C) In his office.
D) In Cindy's office.

10.A) Many villages were totally destroyed by the flood.
B) The flood caused some damage in George's hometown.
C) The flood did not cause much damage.
D) George's hometown was the hardest hit of all.

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

Passage One
Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11.A) Its followers are mostly singers.
B) It has been expanding since its birth.
C) It started in Europe and then spread to the US.
D) Its principles are hard to follow.

12.A) To create feelings of happiness for the young by singing.
B) To promote a healthier life style among young people.
C) To close the gap between the older generation and the young.
D) To change the attitude of the young towards work.

13.A) He used to drink, smoke and take drugs.
B) He belonged to a street gang.
C) He was jobless when he joined the movement.
D) He was a close friend of the movement's leader.

14.A) It is hard for the older generation to understand the young.
B) It is possible for young people to live a healthier life.
C) A life style free from the poisons of life is worth striving for.
D) Young people will live a healthier life if left to make their own choice.

Passage Two
Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.

15.A) To learn about their educational background.
B) To inform them of his decision to take risks.
C) To celebrate the rapid expansion of his company.
D) To thank them for helping him achieve success.

16.A) Academic qualifications and knowledge.
B) Willingness to take risks.
C) The ability to use people.
D) The ability to put one's ideas across.

17.A) He is very proud of his achievement.
B) He wishes he had studied for a PhD degree.
C) He envies his employees' educational background.
D) He is deeply impressed by his employees' qualifications.

Passage Three
Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

18.A) It is a peaceful, friendly and convenient town.
B) It is clean and pretty, but very poor.
C) It is a busy, crowded and booming place.
D) It is suffering from increasing crime.

19.A) It will cause fierce competition.
B) It might cost them their jobs.
C) It will change their way of life.
D) It might lower their wages.

20.A) She is going to compete in the Olympics.
B) She works in the local coffee shop.
C) She is an experienced debater.
D) She leads the fight against the Wal-Mart store.