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. W: Sam offered to give me a ride to the train station tomorrow. I hope he wont forget.
M: Oh. Dont worry. If Sam says he will do something, he does it.
Q: Which word best describes Sam?
12. W：What do you like to do on your summer vacation?
M：I like nothing better than fishing on a hot summer day.
Q：What does the man mean?
13. M: Is there anything I can do for you, Madam?
W: Id like to see some bed linens, please.
Q: Where is the conversation probably taking place?
14. W：I heard John and Frank had a quarrel.
M：Oh, they soon made up.
Q：What does the man mean?
15. M: Everyone seems to be on a diet. Have you noticed that?
W: Yes, a neighbor of mine is on a banana diet. She eats a banana for breakfast, a banana for lunch, and two bananas for dinner, yet she doesnt look any thinner.
Q: What did we learn about the womans neighbor?
16. W：Ive changed my mind and would like to take the new approach.
M：Youre on the right track now!
Q：What does the man mean?
17. W：Doctor, whats wrong with my father?
M：Hes in pretty good shape, considering his age.
Q：What do we learn from the dialogue?
18. M：Why dont you dress up a little when youre out with your friends?
W：Thats a good idea!
Q：What does the man suggest?
Now youll hear two long conversations.
Conversation One
W: Hello. Klarkson College. May I help you?
M: Yes. Im looking for information on courses in computer programming. I need it for the fall 百度竞价推广ester.
W: Do you want a day or evening course?
M: Well, it would have to be an evening course since I work during the day.
W: Uh-huh. Have you taken any courses in data processing?
M: No.
W: Oh, well, data processing is a pre-requisite course. You have to take that course before you can take computer programming.
M: Oh, I see. Well, when is it given? I hope its not on Thursdays.
W: Well, theres a class that meets on Monday evenings at seven.
M: Just once a week?
W: Yes. But thats almost three hours, from 7 to 9:45 p.m.
M: Oh, thats all right. I can manage that. How many weeks does the course last?
W: Um, let me see.12 weeks. You start the first week in September and finish...oh, just before Christmas, December 21st.
M: And how much is the course?
W: Thats $300 and that includes the necessary computer time.
M: Uh-huh, OK. Um, where do I go to register?
W: Registration is on the 2nd and 3rd of September, between 6 and 9 p.m., in Frost Auditorium.
M: Is that the round building behind the parking lot?
W: Yes, thats the one.
M: Oh, I know how to get there. Oh, is there anything I should bring with me?
W: No. Just your check book.
M: Well, thank you so much.
W: You are very welcome. Bye.
M: Bye-bye.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. What is required before taking the computer programming course？
20. What do you know about the computer programming course?
21. What is true according to the conversation?
Conversation Two
W: Good afternoon. Melrose Apartments. May I help you?
M: Yes, Im interested in renting a one-bedroom apartment. Do you have any available?
W: No, Im sorry. None are available at this time, but I expect a vacancy in about three weeks. Could I interest you in a two-bedroom?
