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 centre.
Example: You will hear:
M: Is it possible for you to work late, Miss Green?
W: Work late? I suppose so, if you really think it‘s necessary.
Q: Where do you think this conversation most probably took place?
You will read:
A)At the office.B)In the 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 center.
Sample Answer [A][B][C][D]
Question 7.
M: Jack seems to think this year's basketball season would be disappointing.
W: That's his opinion. Most others think differently.
Q: What does the woman mean?
A)She does not agree with Jack.
B)Jack‘s performance is disappointing.
C)Most people will find basketball boring.
D)She shares Jack's opinion.
正确答案
A) She does not agree with Jack.
答案解析
本题的问题是:
女士的意思是什么?男士说:杰克好象认为今年的篮球比赛会令人失望。女士说:那是他的看法,其他大多数人都不这么看。所以A正确。
技巧指点 从选项推断,女士对杰克观点的看法需要关注。女士虽然没有直接说出自己的观点,但是考生应理解Most others think differently这种委婉的表达。
Question 8.
M: Is this the check-in counter for flight 914 to Los Angeles?
W: Yes. But I'm sorry the flight is delayed because of a minor mechanical problem. Please wait for further notice.
Q: What do we learn from this conversation?
A)The man went to a wrong check-in counter.
B)The man has just missed his flight.
C)The plane will leave at 9
14.D)The plane's departure time remains unknown.
正确答案
D) The plane‘s departure time remains unknown.