Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 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.
1. A. See a doctor about her strained shoulder.
B. Use a ladder to help her reach the tea.
C. Replace the cupboard with a new one.
D. Place the tea on a lower shelf next time.
2. A. At Mary Johnson's.
B. At a painter's studio.
C. In an exhibition hall.
D. Outside an art gallery.
3. A. The teacher evaluated lacks teaching experience.
B. She does not quite agree with what the man said.
C. The man had better talk with the students himself.
D. New students usually cannot offer a fair evaluation.
4. A. He helped Doris build up the furniture.
B. Doris helped him arrange the furniture.
C. Doris fixed up some of the bookshelves.
D. He was good at assembling bookshelves.
5. A. He doesn't get on with the others.
B. He doesn't feel at ease in the firm.
C. He has been taken for a fool.
D. He has found a better position.
6. A. They should finish the work as soon as possible.
B. He will continue to work in the garden himself.
C. He is tired of doing gardening on weekends.
D. They can hire a gardener to do the work.
7. A. The man has to get rid of the used furniture.
B. The man's apartment is ready for rent.
C. The furniture is covered with lots of dust.
D. The furniture the man bought is inexpensive.
8. A. The man will give the mechanic a call.
B. The woman is waiting for a call.
C. The woman is doing some repairs.
D. The man knows the mechanic very well.
Directions: In this section, you will hear 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, some questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions 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.
9. A. Because she has got her Master's degree recently.
B. Because she has got an ideal post-graduating job.
C. Because she wants to ask about student.
D. Because she needs Shirley to help her to make a decision.
10. A. Whether to do borrow money for a Doctorate degree.
B. Whether to study literature further in her Doctorate education.
C. Whether to continue her education in the future.
D. Whether a degree helps in the future career.
11. A. Because English literature is boring.
B. Because few people research Shakespeare.
C. Because continuing study for a degree needs much time and money.
D. Because he can't help her to solve her problem.
12. A. Students majoring in English literature find it harder to pay for their tuition.
B. PhD graduates would stay in school as teachers of other graduate students.
C. There's always gap between reality and dreams.
D. Students majoring in English literature find it harder to get a job.
13. A. People who hope to get a new job.
B. Only workers who have to fit themselves for new jobs.
C. People who personally want to improve their life quality.
D. Only teachers who want to update their knowledge.
14. A. Because they'll have to take social and family responsibility besides studying.
B. Because they know that they have less potential.
C. Because 66% of them can pass their examinations.
D. Because many people won't be able to make big money.
15. A. 60.
B. 50.
C. 45.
D. 25.
16. A. Continuing education means being intellectual only.
B. Continuing education means using only part of our potential.
C. Continuing education means better job and salary.
D. Continuing education means no regrets.
Directions: In this section, you will hear 2 news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear some questions. Both the news and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear each question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.
17. A. Ask students about their emotions and difficulties.
B. Help them to escape from the school tensions.
C. Ask students to sit in a room and express their feelings through music.
D. Encourage students to create a band.
18. A. Control their emotions.
B. Release their depression.
C. Have a relationship with others.
D. Show empathy.
19. A. Students create songs in her class.
B. She is having her class offline.
C. Students are unable to express themselves.
D. Students may not remember what they have painted.
20. A. Some MOOCs courses are free to anyone in the world.
B. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology started its MOOC.
C. Students can get credits and sometimes they have to pay for courses.
D. Most massive open online courses are in liberal arts.
21. A. To encourage students to watch videos.
B. To keep students engaged.
C. To serve as a proof of learning.
D. To help to grade students’ performance.
22. A. Education should be free, accessible for all, everywhere and any time.
B. More funds should be allocated to the development of education.
C. Education is crucial for the development of society.
D. Development of technology will change education.
Directions: In this section, you will hear 2 lectures. At the end of each lecture, you will hear 5 questions. Both the lectures and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear each question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.
23. A. Grow your new career.
B. Keep your brain healthy.
C. Make what you already know stronger.
D. Keep abreast of technology.
24. A. Learning keeps your cardiovascular working well.
B. Learning keeps your brain functioning at a high level.
C. Learning keeps your muscles strengthening.
D. Learning keeps your body staying healthy.
25. A.The ability to face a familiar problem with a familiar solution in another setting.
B.The ability to face a new problem with a new and different solution learned.
C. The ability to apply skills learned in one setting to problems in the same setting.
D. The ability to apply skills learned to different problems in different settings.
26. A. Participate in more social, and business activities.
B. Find and appreciate your hobby even more.
C. Learn new things about technology.
D. All of the above.
27. A. Ways of spending the rest of our lives.
B. Pros and cons of online college classes.
C. How to avoid getting old.
D. Disadvantages of getting old.
28. A. By finding a better way to face the personal dilemma in their career.
B. By integrating learning passion for knowledge into their career.
C. By adopting their preferred working mode and style.
D. By balancing work and life well.
29. A. Finding work-life fit.
B. Pursuing continuing education.
C. Creating a fitting and dynamic work.
D. Positioning the personal dilemma.
30. A. They should connect learning to their business needs.
B. They should master the art of how to learn fast.
C. They should cultivate a passion for learning and continual education.
D. All of the above.
31. A. Taking innovative new programs, including online and virtual learning.
B. Making access to education of high quality available on the Internet.
C. Interacting with accumulated knowledge and peers from around the world.
D. Finding a unique and pragmatic way to balance working and learning.
32. A. Evolution of technology commits a professional to self-development.
B. Well-balanced work and life lead to continued development.
C. Cultivation of a passion for a career makes a professional more productive.
D. Learning online offers huge benefits.