Part I Listening Comprehension (35 points, 35 minutes)

Part A   (15 points, 15 minutes)

Section 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 questions and the 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.

1. (A) He wants to go early to avoid a traffic jam.
  (B) He wants to leave the theater before the movie is over.
  (C) He doesn't know the way to the theater.
  (D) He doesn't usually get up at 7:00. 

2.    (A) Walk around the corner to the next block.
(B) Take a taxi to the hotel.
(C) Telephone the hotel for directions.
(D) Wait in the candy store. 

3.    (A) Borrow her book.
(B) Check the classroom again.
(C) Buy a new book.
(D) Ask about the book at the information desk.. 

4.    (A) Linda didn't like it.
(B) Bill lost it.
(C) It was very expensive.
(D) It was very small. 

5.    (A) Take later classes.
(B) Discuss the problem with her professor.
(C) Come to campus by a different route.
(D) Live closer to campus. 

6.    (A) She often goes to the beach.
(B) She got a weekend job at the beach.
(C) She misses the trips to the beach she used to take.
(D) Her home is near the beach. 

7.    (A) Continue to read.
(B) Meet the woman at the library.
(C) Make some coffee.
(D) Go out with some friends. 

8.    (A) What she can do to help the man.
(B) How long the man has had allergies.
(C) What is causing the man's problem.
(D)What the man just said. 

9.    (A) He already has plans for Saturday night.
(B) The woman should decide where to cat Saturday.
(C) The woman should ask her brother for a suggestion.
(D) He will make a reservation at the restaurant. 

10.   (A) She'll drop the man off on the way to work.
(B) The man can ride downtown with her.
(C) The man will have to leave earlier than usual.
(D) She can't give the man a ride. 

Section 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 your letter of the answer you have chosen.
Remember, you are not allowed to take notes or write in your test book. 

11.   (A) How to care for precious metals.
(B) A standard unit for measuring weight.
(C) The value of precious metals.
(D) Using the metric system. 

12.   (A) To check the accuracy of scales.
(B) To calculate the density of other metals.
(C) To observe changes in the atmosphere.
(D) To measure amounts of rainfall. 

13.   (A) Someone spilled water on it.
(B) Someone lost it.
(C) It was made of low quality metal.
(D) The standard for measuring had changed. 

14.   (A) It is a small amount to pay for so much precious metal.
(B) It is difficult to judge the value of such an object.
(C) It is reasonable for an object with such an important function.
(D) It is too high for such a light weight. 

15.   (A) He is unable to attend her class.
(B) He wants to deliver something to her office.
(C) He wants to hand in a late assignment.
(D) He wants to drop her course.