SECTION 1

LISTENING COMPREHENSION
Time—approximately 35 minutes
(including the reading of the directions for each part)

In this section of the test, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your
ability to understand conversations and talks in English. There are three parts
to this section. Answer all the questions on the basis of what
is stated or implied by the speakers you hear. Do not take notes or write in
your test book at any time. Do not turn the pages until you are told to do so.

Part A
Directions: In Part A you will hear short conversations between two people.
After each conversation, you will hear a question about the conversation. The
conversations and questions will not be repeated. After you hear a question,
read the four possible answers in your test book and choose the best answer.
Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space
that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.

Listen to an example.
On the recording, you hear:
(man) That exam was just awful.(woman) Oh, it could have been worse.
(narrator) What does the woman mean?

In your test book, you read:

(A) The exam was really awful.
(B) It was the worst exam she had ever seen.
(C) It couldn't have been more difficult.
(D) It wasn't that hard.

You learn from the conversation that the man thought the exam was very
difficult and that the woman disagreed with the man. The best answer to the
question, "What does the woman mean?" is (D), "It wasn't that hard." Therefore,
the correct choice is (D).

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1. (A) She doesn’t want to go to class.
(B) Art has her glasses.
(C) The artist will begin the portrait tonight.
(D) The course starts this evening.

2. (A) In a post office.

(B) In a bus station.
(C) In an airport.
(D) In a travel agency.

3. (A) She’s in the center of the shop.

(B) She went shopping for a new car.
(C) She took her car to the store.
(D) She was driving him crazy

4. (A) He’s on the basketball team.

(B) He doesn’t even like to play
basketball.
(C) He’s too short to make the
team.
(D) He thinks he’s tall enough.

5. (A) He believes that the woman has found some good pieces.
(B) He agrees that the prices are low.
(C) He would like to have a chance to say something.
(D) He thinks that the woman is wrong about the prices.

6. (A) The time the meeting starts.

(B) The purpose of the meeting.
(C) Who will attend the meeting.
(D) The location of the meeting.

7. (A) Not moving inside.

(B) Playing in the rain.
(C) Not going out.
(D) Running hard.

8. (A) The call was already made.

(B) Joe is not lost anymore.
(C) She visits Joe regularly.
(D) She is fond of Joe.

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9. (A) She was unable to attend the chemistry class.
(B) She couldn’t find the answer to the problem.
(C) Chemistry class just finished.
(D) She has a problem with her chemistry teacher.

10. (A) It’s quite clean.

(B) It doesn’t move.
(C) It’s clearly better.
(D) It’s rather dirty.

11. (A) In a business office.

(B) In an airplane.
(C) In a gymnasium.
(D) In a classroom.

12. (A) He works in the center of the

office.
(B) He never meddles with his
office workers.
(C) His desk is on the right side
of the office.
(D) His desk is made of metal.

13. (A) Taking naps during the day.

(B) Sleeping longer during the night.
(C) Getting him tired out before sleeping.
(D) Only sleeping a little at night.

14. (A) They will go later.

(B) He does not live nearby.
(C) It is not time to deliver the
paper.
(D) He does not have time to
read.

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15. (A) He’s working as a security guard.
(B) His garden is successful.
(C) There are a lot of stones in the garden.
(D) He enjoys the rocking chair.

PART B

Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear longer conversations. After each
conversation, you will hear several questions. The conversations and questions
will not be repeated.
After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book and
choose the best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the
question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have
chosen. Remember, you are not allowed to take notes or write in your test book.

31. (A) At one o’clock.

(B) At two o’clock.
(C) At three o’clock.
(D) At four o’clock.

32. (A) Ski.

(B) Read books on skiing.
(C) Buy skiing equipment.
(D) Plan ski trips.

33. (A) He doesn’t know how to ski.

(B) He doesn’t know where the meeting is.
(C) He doesn’t know what time the meeting starts.
(D) He is afraid of skiing.

34. (A) Leave on a skiing trip.

(B) Go with the woman to the meeting.
(C) Try on some skis.
(D) Give a lecture to the ski club.

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 PART C

Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several talks. After each talk, you will
hear some questions. The talks and questions will not be repeated.
After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book
and choose the best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the
question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you
have chosen.

Here is an example.
On the recording, you hear:

(Narrator) : Listen to an instructor talk to his class about painting.

(Man) : Artist Grant Wood was a guiding force in the school of painting
known as American regionalist, a style reflecting the distinctive
characteristics of art from rural areas of the United States. Wood
began drawing animals on the family farm at the age of three, and
when he was thirty-eight one of his paintings received a remarkable
amount of public notice and acclaim. This painting, called "American
Gothic," is a starkly simple depiction of a serious couple staring
directly out at the viewer.

Now listen to a sample question.

(A) (narrator) What style of painting is known as American regionalist? .

In your test book, you read:

(A) Art from America s inner cities
(B) Art from the central region of the United States
(C) Art from various urban areas in the United States
(D) Art from rural sections of America

The best answer to the question "What style of painting is known as American
regionalist?" is (D),
"Art from rural sections of America." Therefore, the correct choice is (D).

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Now listen to another sample question.
(narrator) What is the name of Wood's most successful painting?

In your test book, you read:

(A) "American Regionalist"
(B) "The Family Farm in Iowa"
(C) "American Gothic"
(D) "A Serious Couple"

The best answer to the question, "What is the name of Wood's most successful
painting?" is (C), "American Gothic." Therefore, the correct choice is (C).
Remember, you are not allowed to take notes or write in your test book.

39. (A) To the Grand Canyon.

(B) To a jewelry show.
(C) To a deserted stone building.
(D) To the Petrified Forest.

40. (A) To the Grand Canyon.

(B) To the Colorado River.
(C) To a tree house.
(D) To the Petrified Forest.

41. (A) It has fallen in the river.

(B) It has turned to stone.
(C) It has grown larger.
(D) It has gotten softer.

42. (A) Swim in the river.

(B) Walk through the trees.
(C) Stay at a distance.
(D) Take any petrified wood

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1. Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
1. Natasha tried holding her breath, _____ , and poking her belly during the chemistry exam.
A. to chew a piece of gum
B. does chews a piece of gum
C. chewing a piece of gum
D. chews a piece of gum
2. When people became more ignorant before the independence in 1945, actually they ___ to become slave
for the colonizers.
A. cave chosen C. had chosen
B. chose D. choose
3. Mammals lose body heat to ___ in cold weather more quickly than in hot weather.
A. their environment
B. they are in environment
C. his environment
D. he is in environment
4. Agronomists study not only the crop disease and selective breeding, ___ soil content.
A. as well as C. but also
B. neither D. and
5. The greatest advance in bridge-building materials ___ with the invention of the cheap way to make
steel.
A. exists C. existing
B. to exist D. existence
6. The more modern instruments of violin include to produce the essence of dramatic sounds, ___
professional the violists can be categorized.
A. the most C. the more
B. more than D. much more

7. Larissa will neither add a flock of plastic pink flamingos, ____ a family of ceramic gnomes for lawn.
A. nor purchases C. or a purchase
B. nor purchase D. purchases

8. For many years, ___ the effects that the sun has on human skin.
A. had scientists studied
B. scientists have studied
C. did scientists study
D. scientists who studied
9. The spontaneous combustion ____ when the temperature rises to the burning point without a source of
escape for the heat,.
A. Occurs C. occurring
B. has occurred D. to occur
10. The domestic migration during late nineteenth century in US showed an influx of ____ into the larger
cities.
A. some immigrants to foreigner
B. many foreign immigrants
C. another foreigner immigrants
D. the various foreign immigrant
11. The modern mandolin had four pairs of strings tuned into violin pitch and ___a clear, bright tone.
A. to produce C. producing
B. Produced D. have produced
12. Insects' lives have many enemies, but they must survive long enough to breed and perpetuates ___kind.
A. They are C. Its
B. It’s D. Their
13. The manufacturers ____ previously produced a large and luxury car compelled to make a smaller model
in order to compete in the market.
A. whose C. who
B. of which D. where
14. In preparation for her run, Alicia ___ her shoelaces, applies sunscreen, and increases the volume on her
iPod.
A. did tighten C. tightened
B. was tightening D. tightens

15. The information officer ___ his customers some different kinds of checking accounts available.
A. Tells B. had told C. telling D. tell
2. Choose the underlined option which is grammatically wrong!
21.Quality control studies show which employees work efficiently when they are involved in the total
A B C D
operation rather than in only one part of it.

22. The prices of homes are as high than in urban areas that young people cannot afford to buy them.
A B C D
23. A galaxy, where may include billions of stars, is held together by gravitational attraction.
A B C D
24. Fireflies produced light through complex chemical reaction of which takesplace within
A B C
their abdominal cells.
D
25. The Cabinet consists of secretaries of departments, who reporting to the president, give him advice
A B
and help him make decisions.
C D
26. Some snake have hollow teeth called fangs which are used to poison their victims.
A B C D
27. Pure iron cannot be hardened by heating and cooled because iron lacks the necessary carbon.
A B C D
28. The scientists find that the extent of summer sea ice about half of melted ice cap compared with
A B C D
sea ice in 1979
29. Enzo Ferarri, an Italian motor racing driver and entrepreneur, built he own cars in Grand Prix Motor
A B C
Racing against Alfa Romeos in 1948.
D
30. The production manager was asked to write his report quick, accurately, and thoroughly.
A B C D
31. With aid of skin between their fore and rear paws, the flying squirrels can leap from one tree to
A B C
another trees.
D
32. Oral cultures have rich narrative history of high contrived tonal devices associated with recitals
A B C D
and chants.
33. Mr. Shier was nervous about eating sushi, but their brother got him to try at a Japanese restaurant.
A B C D
34. Mahogany is often considered the finer cabinet wood because It possesses most of the qualities for
A B C D
furniture making.
A B C D
35. France produces a number of outstanding exponents of the Art Nouveau style like Emile Galle as
A B C
the most celebrated artist from 1846 until 1904.
 Niagara Falls, one of the most famous North American natural wonders, has long been a popular tourist
destination. Tourists today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara Falls: the 173-foot-high Horseshoe
Falls on the Canadian side of the Niagara River in the Canadian province of Ontario and the 182-foot-high American
Line Falls on the U.S. side of the river in the state of New York. Approximately 85 percent of the water that goes over the
(5) falls actually goes over Horseshoe Falls, with the rest going over American Falls.
Most visitors come between April and October, and it is quite a popular activity to take a steamer out onto the
river and right up to the base of the falls for a close-up view. It is also possible to get a spectacular view of the falls from
the strategic locations along the Niagara River, such as Prospect Point or Table Rock, or from one of the four observation
towers which have heights up to 500 feet.
(10) Tourists have been visiting Niagara Falls in large numbers since the 1800's; annual visitation now averages above
10 million visitors per year. Because of concern that all these tourists would inadvertently destroy the natural beauty
of this scenic wonder, the State of New York in 1885 created Niagara Falls Park in order to protect the land surrounding
American Falls. A year later Canada created Queen Victoria Park on the Canadian side of the Niagara, around Horseshoe
Falls. With the area surrounding the falls under the jurisdiction of government agencies, appropriate steps could be
(15) taken to preserve the pristine beauty of the area.

1. What is the major point that the author is making in this passage?
A. Niagara Falls can be viewed from either the American side or the Canadian side.
B. A trip' to the United States isn't complete without a visit to Niagara Falls.
C. Niagara Falls has had an interesting history.
D. It has been necessary to protect Niagara Falls from the many tourists who go there.

2. The word "flock" in line 2 could best be replaced by _______

A. come by plane
B. come in large numbers
C. come out of boredom
D. come without knowing what they will

3. According to the passage, which of the following best describes Niagara Falls?
A. Niagara Falls consists of two rivers, one Canadian and the other American.
B. American Falls is considerably higher than Horseshoe Falls.
C. The Niagara River has two falls, one in Canada and one in the United States.
D. Although the Niagara River flows through the United States and Canada, the falls are only in the United States.

4. A "steamer" in line 7 is probably _______

A. a bus
B. a boat
C. a walkway
D. a park

5. The expression "right up" in line 8 could best be replaced by _______

A. turn to the right
B. follow correct procedures
C. travel upstream
D. all the way up
6. The passage implies that tourists prefer to
A. visit Niagara Falls during warmer weather
B. see the falls from a great distance
C. take a ride over the falls
D. come to Niagara Falls for a winter vacation

7. According to the passage, why was Niagara Park created?

A. To encourage tourists to visit Niagara Falls
B. To show off the natural beauty of Niagara Falls
C. To save the area around Niagara Falls
D. To force Canada to open Queen Victoria Park

8. The word “jurisdiction" in line 16 is close in meaning to _______

A. view
B. assistance
 C. taxation
D. control

9. The word "pristine" in line 16 is closest in meaning to _______

A. pure and natural
B. highly developed
C. well-regulated
D. overused

10. The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses _______
A. additional ways to observe the falls
B. steps take by government agencies to protect the falls
C. a detailed description of the division of the falls between the United States and Canada
D. further problems that are destroying the area around the falls

Line Recent technological advances in manned and unmanned undersea vehicles along with breakthroughs in satellite
technology and computer equipment have overcome some of the limitations of divers and diving equipment. Without
a vehicle, divers often became sluggish and their mental concentration was limited. Because of undersea pressure that
affected their speech organs, communication among divers was difficult or impossible. But today, most oceanographers
(5) make direct observations by means of instruments that are lowered into the ocean, from samples taken from the water,
or from photographs made by orbiting satellites. Direct observations of the ocean floor are made not only by divers but
also by deep-diving submarines and aerial photography. Some of the submarines can dive to depths of more than seven
miles and cruise at depths of fifteen thousand feet. In addition, radio-equipped buoys can be operated by remote
control in order to transmit information back to land-based laboratories, often via satellite. Particularly important are
(10) data about water temperature, currents and weather.
Satellite photographs can show the distribution of sea ice, oil slicks, and cloud formations over the ocean. Maps
created from satellite pictures can represent the temperature and the color of the ocean's surface, enabling researchers
to study the ocean currents. Furthermore, computers help oceanographers to collect and analyze data from submarines
and satellites. By creating a model of the ocean's movement and characteristics, scientists can predict the patterns and
(15) possible effects of the ocean on the environment. Recently, many oceanographers have been relying more on satellites
and computers than on research ships or even submarine vehicles because they can supply a greater range of in-
formation more quickly and more efficiently. Some of mankind's most serious problems, especially those concerning
energy and food, may be solved with the help of observations made possible by this new technology.

(20)

1. With what topic is the passage primarily concerned?

(A) Technological advances in oceanography
(B) Communication among divers
(C) Direct observation of the ocean floor
(D) Undersea vehicles

2. The word "sluggish" in line 3 is closest in meaning to ______

(A) nervous
(B) confused
(C) slow moving
(D) very weak

3. Divers have had problems in communicating underwater because ______

 (A) the pressure affected their speech organs
(B) the vehicles they used have not been perfected
(C) they did not pronounce clearly
(D) the water destroyed their speech organs

4. Undersea vehicles ______

(A) are too small for a man to fit inside
(B) are very slow to respond
(C) have the same limitations that divers have
(D) make direct observations of the ocean floor possible

5. The word "cruise" in line 9 could best be replaced by

(A) travel at a constant speed
(B) stay in communication
(C) function without problems
(D) remain still

6. How is a radio equipped buoy operated?

(A) By operators inside the vehicle in the pan underwater
(B) By operators outside the vehicle on a ship
(C) By operators outside the vehicle on a diving platform
(D) By operators outside the vehicle in a laboratory on shore

7. Which of the following is NOT shown in satellite photographs?

(A) The temperature of the ocean's surface
(B) Cloud formations over the ocean
(C) A model of the ocean's movements
(D) The location of sea ice

8. The word "those" in line 19 refers to

(A) energy and food
(B) problems
(C) observations
(D) vehicles

9. According to the author, what are some of the problems the underwater studies may eventually resolve?
(A) Weather and temperature control
(B) Food and energy shortages
(C) Transportation and communication problems
(D) Overcrowding and housing problem

10. This passage suggests that the successful exploration of the ocean floor depends upon ______
(A) vehicles as well as divers
(B) radios that divers use to communicate
(C) controlling currents and the weather
(D) the limitations of diving equipment