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    Section ¢ñListening Comprehension

¡¡¡¡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 three parts in this section, Part A, Part B, and Part C.

¡¡¡¡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 five minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET I.

¡¡¡¡Now look at Part A in your test booklet.

¡¡¡¡Part A

¡¡¡¡Directions:

¡¡¡¡For Questions 1-5,You will hear a talk about Boston Museum of Fine Arts. While you listen, fill out the table with the information you have heard. Some of the information has been given to you in the table. Write only 1 word or number in each numbered box. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the table below.(5 points)

¡¡¡¡Boston Museum of Fine ArtsFounded(year) 1870Opened to the public(year) 1Moved to the current location(year) 1909The west wing completed(year) 2Number of departments 9The most remarkable department 3Exhibition space(m2) 4Approximate number of visitors/year 800,000Programs provided classes lectures 5 filmsPart B

¡¡¡¡Directions:

¡¡¡¡For Questions 6-10£¬you will hear an interview with an expert on marriage problems. While you listen, complete the sentences or answer the questions. Use not more than 3 words for each answer. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the sentences and questions below.(5 points)

¡¡¡¡What should be the primary source of help for a troubled couple? 6Writing down a list of problems in the marriage may help a troubled couple discuss them 7Who should a couple consider seriously turning to if they can¬ðt talk with each other? 8Priests are usually unsuccessful in counseling troubled couples despite their 9According to the old notion, what will make hearts grow fonder? 10Part C

¡¡¡¡Directions:

¡¡¡¡You will hear three pieces of recorded material. Before listening to each one, you will have time to read the questions related to it. While listening, answer each question by choosing £ÛA£Ý£¬£ÛB£Ý£¬£ÛC£Ýor£ÛD£Ý . After listening, you will have time to check your answers. You will hear each piece once only. (10 points)

¡¡¡¡Questions 11-13 are based on the following talk about napping. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 11-13.

¡¡¡¡11. Children under five have abundant energy partly because they

¡¡¡¡£ÛA£Ýsleep in three distinct parts £ÛB£Ý have many fiveª²minute naps

¡¡¡¡£ÛC£Ýsleep in one long block£ÛD£Ýtake one or two naps daily

¡¡¡¡12. According to the speaker, the sleep pattern of a baby is determined by

¡¡¡¡£ÛA£Ýits genes£ÛB£Ý its habit

¡¡¡¡£ÛC£Ýits mental state£ÛD£Ý its physical condition

¡¡¡¡13. The talk suggests that, if you feel sleepy through the day, you should

¡¡¡¡£ÛA£Ýtake some refreshment £ÛB£Ý go to bed early

¡¡¡¡£ÛC£Ýhave a long rest£ÛD£Ýgive in to sleep

¡¡¡¡Questions 14-16 are based on the following interview with Sherman Alexie, an American Indian poet. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 14-16.

¡¡¡¡14. Why did Sherman Alexie only take day jobs?

¡¡¡¡£ÛA£ÝHe could bring unfinished work home.

¡¡¡¡£ÛB£ÝHe might have time to pursue his interests.

¡¡¡¡£ÛC£ÝHe might do some evening teaching.

¡¡¡¡£ÛD£ÝHe could invest more emotion in his family.

¡¡¡¡15.What was his original goal at college?

¡¡¡¡£ÛA£ÝTo teach in high school.£ÛB£Ý To write his own books.

¡¡¡¡£ÛC£ÝTo be a medical doctor.£ÛD£Ý To be a mathematician.

¡¡¡¡16. Why did he take the poetryª²writing class?

¡¡¡¡£ÛA£Ý To follow his father. £ÛB£Ý For an easy grade.

¡¡¡¡£ÛC£ÝTo change his specialty.£ÛD£Ý For knowledge of poetry.

¡¡¡¡Questions 17-20 are based on the following talk about public speaking. You now have 20 seconds to read Questions 17-20.

¡¡¡¡17. What is the most important thing in public speaking ?

¡¡¡¡£ÛA£ÝConfidence.£ÛB£Ý Preparation.

¡¡¡¡£ÛC£ÝInformativeness.£ÛD£Ý Organization.

¡¡¡¡18. What does the speaker advise us to do to capture the audience¬ðs attention£¿

¡¡¡¡£ÛA£Ý Gather abundant data.£ÛB£Ý Organize the ideas logically.

¡¡¡¡£ÛC£ÝDevelop a great opening.£ÛD£Ý Select appropriate material.

¡¡¡¡19. If you don¬ðt start working for the presentation until the day before, you will feel

¡¡¡¡£ÛA£Ý uneasy£ÛB£Ý uncertain£ÛC£Ýfrustrated£ÛD£Ý depressed

¡¡¡¡20. Who is this speech most probably meant for?

¡¡¡¡£ÛA£ÝThose interested in the power of persuasion.£ÛB£ÝThose trying to improve their public image.

¡¡¡¡£ÛC£ÝThose planning to take up some public work.£ÛD£ÝThose eager to become effective speakers.