MODEL TEST THREE
　　TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS
　　GRADE FOUR
　　TIME LIMIT: 130 MIN.
　　PART Ⅰ DICTATION [15 MIN.]
　　Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.
　　Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.
　　PART Ⅱ LISTENING COMPREHENSION [15 MIN.]
　　In sections A, B and C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet.
　　SECTION A CONVERSATIONS
　　In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.
　　Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.
　　Now listen to the conversation.
　　1. What does the conversation say about registration?
　　A. Each conferee is given a conference tag.
　　B. The man has already got registered.
　　C. Students are required to register today.
　　D. Teachers can't register for the conference today.
　　2. What do we infer about the man at the registration?
　　A. He is not eligible for the discount.
　　B. He will not attend the conference from beginning to end.
　　C. He is working on a postgraduate program.
　　D. He is on the faculty of the Education Department.
　　3. What sort of accommodation does the man prefer?
　　A. Double room without independent bathroom.
　　B. Single room with independent bathroom.
　　C. Suite with independent bathroom.
　　D. Single room without independent bathroom.
　　Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.
　　Now listen to the conversation.
　　4. The man's effort to find a position does not include_______.
　　A. putting up ads on newspapers
　　B. calling various employers
　　C. going through interviews
　　D. reading thousands of want ads
　　5. Which of the following best describes the man at the beginning of the conversation?
　　A. Frustrated. B. Despairing.
　　C. Optimistic. D. Nostalgic.
　　6. What does the job requirement say?
　　A. The applicant should speak two languages.
　　B. The applicant will work as tour guides in Eastern China.
　　C. Relevant experience is a must.
　　D. The working schedule is tight.
　　7. The man promises that he will_______.
　　A. call Explore Tours immediately
　　B. go for the wonderful evening dinner
　　C. treat the woman to a fine dinner
　　D. not give up easily until he finds a job
　　Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.
　　Now listen to the conversation.
　　8. What's the purpose of the fair?
　　A. To commemorate a famous athlete.
　　B. To raise funds for a hospital.
　　C. To help those who are in need.
　　D. To collect money for the Riverdale University.
　　9. The man volunteers to help out in the food tent because_______.
　　A. everybody loves to eat
　　B. he is a gourmet
　　C. it is a great chance to socialize
　　D. his friends also offer to help out there
　　10. When is the auction scheduled to take place?
　　A. The evening before the fair.
　　B. On Saturday.
　　C. On Sunday afternoon.
　　D. The evening following the fair.