Directions:

　　This Section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the ques
tions that accompany them. There are three parts in this section, Part A, Part B and Part C.

　　Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1. (20 points)

　　Now look at Part A in your test booklet.

　　Part A

　　Directions: For Questions 1—5, you will hear a talk about American education. While you listen, fill out the table with the information you’ve heard. Some of the information has been given to you in the table. Write only 1 word or number in each numbered box. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the table below. (5 points)

　　American Education

　　schools organized by1

　　general compulsory education continues to___ (years old)2

　　the age formal school begins___ (years old)3

　　the length of time in high school in rural areas___ (years)4

　　the aim of US educationprovide equal ___ for all5

　　Part B

　　Directions: For questions 6—10, you will hear a talk about a travel on the Angeles Mountains. While you listen, complete the sentences or answer the questions. Use not more than 3 words for each answer. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the sentences and questions below. (5 points)

　　The group of people left Los Angeles on6

　　The people were looking forward to a week of7

　　The peak of the next mountain was covered8

　　They could only travel a few miles an hour because of the9

　　They spent a wonderful day10

　　Part C

　　Directions: You will hear three pieces of recorded material. Before listening to each one, you will have time to read the questions related to it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have time to check your answers. You will hear each piece once only. (10 points)

　　Questions 11—13 are based on the following monologue. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 11—13.

　　11. The two aspects of music mentioned in the talk are ______.

　　A. sedative-stimulative musicB. stimulative-rock music

　　C. stimulative-jumpy musicD. sedative-smooth music

　　12. A synonym for “stimulate” in this talk is ______.

　　A. sedateB. calmC. energizeD. raise

　　13. What kind of music would the speaker recommend for a nervous person?

　　A. Rock and roll music.B. Irregular harmonies.

　　C. Repeated rhythms.D. Disjunct melodies.

　　Questions 14—16 are based on the following monologue. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 14—16.

　　14. Why don’t the people in some rural areas get the news and information by radio?

　　A. Because it is too expensive to listen to the radio.

　　B. Because some rural parts of the world have no electricity.

　　C. Because the news or information from the outside world is not important.

　　D. Because they don’t enjoy it.

　　15. What’s the trouble for the poor people?

　　A. Batteries are very expensive.B. Batteries aren’t available.

　　C. Batteries are not convenient.D. They can’t afford the electricity.

　　16. How long will the clockwork radio play?

　　A. For an hour and a half.B. For an hour.

　　C. For two hours.D. For half an hour.