APPENDIX I: Tests for Listening Comprehension Level Test 1: Listening Comprehension (50 scores) 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 one. 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. 01. A．Fred forgot to call him last night about the camping trip. B．He is not going to lend his sleeping bag to Fred. C．He has not seen Fred at the gym for someone else. D．Fred may have borrowed a sleeping bag from someone else. 02. A．Summer has become hotter in recent years. B．It will cool down a bit over the weekend. C．Swimming in a pool has a relaxing effect. D．He hopes the weather forecast is accurate. 03. A．Taking a picture of Prof. Brown. B．Commenting on an oil-painting. C．Hosting a TV program. D．Staging a performance. 04. A．She can help the man take care of the plants. B．Most plants grow better in direct sunlight. C．The plants need to be watered frequently. D．The plants should be placed in a shady spot. 05. A．Change to a more exciting channel. B．See the movie some other time. C．Go to bed early. D．Stay up till eleven. 06. A．Both of them are laymen of modern art. B．She has beamed to appreciate modem sculptures. C．Italian artists’ works are difficult to understand. D．Modern artists are generally considered weird. 07. A．They seem satisfied with what they have done. B．They have called all club members to contribute. C．They think the day can be called a memorable one. D．They find it hard to raise money for the hospital. 08. A．The man shouldn’t hesitate to take the course. B．The man should talk with the professor first. C．The course isn’t open to undergraduates. D．The course will require a lot of reading. Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 09. A．Current trends in economic development. B．Domestic issues of general social concern. C．Stories about Britain’s relations with other nations. D．Conflicts and compromises among political parties. 10. A．Based on the poll of public opinions. B．By interviewing people who file complaints. C．By analyzing the domestic and international situation. D．Based on public expectations and editors’ judgment. 11. A．Underlying rules of editing. B．Practical experience. C．Audience’s feedback. D．Professional qualifications. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12. A．The average life span was less than 50 years. B．It was very common for them to have 12 children. C．They retired from work much earlier than today. D．They were quite optimistic about their future. 13. A．Get ready for ecological changes. B．Adapt to the new environment. C．Learn to use new technology. D．Explore ways to stay young. 14. A．When all women go out to work. B．When family planning is enforced.. C．When a world government is set up. D．When all people become wealthier. 15. A．Eliminate poverty and injustice. B．Migrate to other planets. C．Control the environment. D．Find inexhaustible resources. 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. Passage One Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. A．To help young people improve their driving skills. B．To alert teenagers to the dangers of reckless driving. C．To teach young people road manners through videotapes. D．To show teens the penalties imposed on careless drivers. 17. A．Road accidents. B．Street violence. C．Drug abuse. D．Lung cancer. 18. A．It has changed teens’ way of life. B．It has made teens feel like adults. C．It has accomplished its objective. D．It has been supported by parents. Passage Two Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19. A．Customers may get addicted to the smells. B．Customers may be misled by the smells. C．It hides the defects of certain goods. D．It gives rise to unfair competition. 20. A．Flexible. B．Critical. C．Supportive. D．Cautious. 21. A．The flower scent stimulated people’s desire to buy. B．Stronger smells had greater effects on consumers. C．Most shoppers hated the small the shoe store. D．84% of the customers were unaware of the smells. Passage Three Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 22. A．A goods train hit a bus carrying many passengers. B．Two passenger trains crashed into each other. C．A passenger train collided with a goods train. D．An express train was derailed when hit by a bomb. 23. A．The rescue operations have not been very effective. B．More than 300 injured passengers were hospitalized. C．The cause of the tragic accident remains unknown. D．The exact casualty figures are not yet available. 24. A．There was a bomb scare. B．There was a terrorist attack. C．A fire alarm was set off by mistake. D．50 pounds of explosives were found. 25. A．Follow policemen’s directions. B．Keep an eye weather. C．Avoid snow-covered roads. D．Drive with special care.
Test 2: Listening Comprehension (50 scores) 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 one. 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. 01. A) Cancel the trip to prepare for the test. B) Review his notes once he arrives in Chicago. C) Listen to the recorded notes while driving. D) Prepare for the test after the wedding. 02. A) The woman will help the man remember the lines. B) The man lacks confidence in playing the part. C) The man hopes to change his role in the play. D) The woman will prompt the man during the show. 03. A) Preparations for an operation.C) Arranging a bed for a patient. B) A complicated surgical case. D) Rescuing the woman's uncle. 04. A) He is interested in improving his editing skills. B) He is eager to be nominated the new editor. C) He is sure to do a better job than Simon. D) He is too busy to accept more responsibility. 05. A) He has left his position in the government. B) He has already reached the retirement age. C) He made a stupid decision at the cabinet meeting. D) He has been successfully elected Prime Minister. 06. A) This year's shuttle mission is a big step in space exploration. B) The man is well informed about the space shuttle missions. C) The shuttle flight will be broadcast live worldwide. D) The man is excited at the news of the shuttle flight. 07. A) At an auto rescue center. C) At a suburban garage. B) At a car renting company.D) At a mountain camp. 08. A) He got his speakers fixed. C) He listened to some serious music B) He went shopping with the woman. D) He bought a stereo system. Questions 09 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 09. A) Providing aid to the disabled. B) Printing labels for manufactured goods. C) Promoting products for manufacturers. D) Selling products made for left-handers. 10. A) Most of them are specially made for his shop. B) All of them are manufactured in his own plant. C) The kitchenware in his shop is of unique design. D) About half of them are unavailable on the market. 11. A) They specialise in one product only. C) They run chain stores in central London. B) They have outlets throughout Britain.D) They sell by mail order only. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12. A) It publishes magazines. C) It runs sales promotion campaigns. B) It sponsors trade fairs. D) It is engaged in product design. 13. A) The ad specifications had not been given in detail. B) The woman's company made last-minute changes. C) The woman's company failed to make payments in time. D) Organising the promotion was really time-consuming. 14. A) Extend the campaign to next year.C) Run another four-week campaign. B) Cut the fee by half for this year. D) Give her a 10 percent discount. 15. A) Stop negotiating for the time being. C) Reflect on their respective mistakes B) Calm down and make peace. D) Improve their promotion plans. 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. Passage One Questions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. A) They look spotlessly clean throughout their lives. B) They are looked after by animal-care organizations. C) They sacrifice their lives for the benefit of humans. D) They are labeled pet animals by the researchers. 17. A) They may affect the results of experiments. B) They may behave abnormally. C) They may breed out of control. D) They may cause damage to the environment. 18. A) When they become escapees.C) When they get too old. B) When they are no longer useful. D) When they become ill. 19. A) While launching animal protection campaigns, they were trapping kitchen mice B) While holding a burial ceremony for a pet mouse, they were killing pest mice. C) While advocating freedom for animals, they kept their pet mouse in a cage. D) While calling for animal rights, they allowed their kids to keep pet animals. Passage Two Questions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard. 20. A) They take it for granted.C) They contribute most to it. B) They are crazy about it. D) They often find fault with it. 21. A) Heat and light. C) Historical continuity. B) Economic prosperity. D) Tidal restlessness. 22. A) They find the city alien to them. B) They are adventurers from all over the world. C) They lack knowledge of the culture of the city. D) They have difficulty surviving. Passage Three Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 23. A) A political debate. C) A documentary. B) A football game. D) A murder mystery. 24. A) It enhances family relationships. B) It is a sheer waste of time. C) It helps broaden one’s horizons. D) It is unhealthy for the viewers. 25. A) He watches TV programs only selectively. B) He can't resist the temptation of TV either. C) He doesn't like watching sports programs. D) He is not a man who can keep his promise. |
