Section A
Q11.
--Good news! I'm not going to have surgeryafter all. The doctor says I can start working out again soon and maybe play football like before in a few weeks.
--That’s terrific! It will be great if you could get back in shape in time for the World Cup.
What do we learn from the conversation?
Q12.
--I really need to make some extra money. You know, I've practically spent my entirebudget for the semester.
--Why not check out the new cafeteria at Market Street? I think there are still a few opening for seniors like you.
What does the woman suggest the man do?
Q13.
--I hear John left his cat in your care while he's on vacationabroad. How are you getting along with it?
--Well, it never comes when I call it. It spills its food and sheds all over the place. I can't wait till John gets back.
How does the woman find the cat?
Q14.
--Hello, Professor White. I got my grade in the mail this morning, but I think there might be a mistake in my mark.
--Yeah. I've got several calls just like yours. There must be a problem with the computing system. It should be straightenedout in a couple of hours.
What does the man mean?
Q15.
--Professor Johnson, last night when I was putting the finishing touches on my paper, a computer failurecompletely wiped up my files. Do you think I could have another day to retype it?
--I'm sorry, Rod. I'm leaving for a conference tomorrow. And I'll be away two weeks. I suppose you could send me an e-copy.
Why does the man say he can't submit his assignment on time?
Q16.
--I just called the travel agency. It's all set. On June 1st, we’re heading for the mountains and we’;; be camping there for a whole week.
--Have you checked the academy calendar? My classes aren't over until the 8th.
What does the man imply?
Q17.
--I thought there was still time for me to apply for a student loan. But someone just told me that the closing day was last Tuesday.
--Are you sure? I thought we still had another month. Wait. I got a brochure right here. Last Tuesday was the opening date.
What does the man imply?
Q18.
--Look at all the pollutants going into the air from those factories? Do you think they’ll ever get that under control?
--Now with the new loss in effect, and social awareness increasing, we're sure to turn things around.
What does the man mean?
Now you'll hear the two long conversations.
Conversation 1
W: Tell me, Peter, what makes Harris so famous?
M: Well, it's the biggest departmentstore in UK, and its food hall, and Egyptian hall are very famous. People come to Harris just to see them.
W: What is special about the food hall?
M: It sells many different kinds of food. For example, it has 250 kinds of cheese from all over the world, and more than 180 kinds of bread. Customers also like different kinds of chocolate; they buy a hundred tons every year.
W: That's amazing.
And, why is the Egyptian hall so famous?
M: Well, when people see it, they feel they were in another world. It looks like an Egyptian building from four thousand years ago. And it sells beautiful objects. They're not four thousand years old of course.
W: Is it true that Harris produces its own electricity?
M: Yes, it does, 70%, enough for a small town. To light the outside of the building, we use 11,500 light bulbs.
W: Really? Tell me, how many customers do you have on an averageday? And how much do they spend?
M: About 30,000 people come on an average day, but during the sales the number increases to 30,000 customers a day. How much do they spend? Well, on average, customers spend 1.5 million pounds a day; the record for one day is 9 million pounds.
W: 9 million pounds in one day?
M: Yes, on the first day of the "January sales".
W: Harris says it sells everything to everybody everywhere. Is that really true?
M: Oh, yes, of course! Absolutelyeverything.
Question 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
Question 19: What is the food hall of Harris noted for?
Question 20: What does the Egyptian hall seem like to the customers?
Question 21: What makes customers surprising about Harris?
Question 22: About how many customers come on an average day?
Conversation 2
W: Hi, Kevin.
M: Hi, Lora. Long time no see. Where have you been up to lately?
W: Not much I can assureyou, and you?
M: Much the same except I do have some big news.
W: Come on, the suspenseis killing me.
M: No, really. What have you been doing these past few weeks? The last time I saw you, you were looking for a new job.
W: Well, that's not exactly true. I was thinking about changing jobs. Luckily, they offered me a new position in the accounting department.
M: A step-up in the big business world.
W: I wouldn't exaggerate, but I'm pleased. I had been hoping to get a promotion for a while. So when it finally came through, I was relieved. Actually, that's why I was looking for a new job. I just didn't want to work there anymore. They weren’t going to recognizemy efforts.
M: Right, sometimes you could do your best and it seems like the others don't know you exist. I hope the money is better.
W: I got a reasonable raise. Now, enough about me. I’m dying to hear your news.
M: I'm getting married.
W: No! You say you’d never get married.
M: That was then, and this is now. You’ve got to met Angela, she’s great.
W: This is all news to me. I didn't even know you were dating.
M: We weren’t. We’ve just been dating for 2 weeks now.
W: And you're getting married?
M: I know. I can't help it. I just know she is the one.
W: Well, congratulations! That’s fantastic.
M: Thanks. I’m glad to hear you feel that way.
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
Question23 what was the woman doing when the man last saw her?
Question24 Why does the woman say she was relieved?
Question25 Why is the woman surprised at the man’s news?
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