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Part Two Listening Practice

1 Short Conversations

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. She has never seen a mail box around here.

B. She is unwilling to help the man.

C. She has never been here before.

D. She is unsure which mail box the man is looking for.

2)A. The Carrefour is on the opposite side.

B. The Carrefour is far away from the street.

C. The Carrefour is on the right side of the street.

D. The Carrefour is not around according to the woman.

3)A. It’s inside the Central Park.

B. It’s on the Thirteenth Avenue.

C. It’s across the Central Park.

D. It’s on the Thirtieth Avenue.

4)A. It’s on the right side of the street where the man is.

B. It’s half a mile from the street where the man is.

C. It’s on the left side of Willow Street.

D. It’s three blocks from Willow Street.

5)A. Go down the street for a mile and a half.

B. Go half a mile down the street, then turn right.

C. Go straight down to the end of the road and turn right.

D. Turn left, then go directly down the road.

6)A. Drive past the cinema, then turn left.

B. Drive to Brown Street, then turn left.

C. Turn right when you reach the cinema.

D. Turn left on Brown Street and then right.

7)A. Go to the second light and turn right, then go to the fourth stop sign.

B. Go to the fourth light and turn right, then go to the second stop sign.

C. Go to the second light and turn left, then go to the fourth stop sign.

D. Go to the fourth light and turn left, then go to the second stop sign.

8)A. He wants to know how to get to the Red House.

B. He wants to find a shop selling maps.

C. He wants the woman to guide him to the Red House.

D. He wants to know his current location.

2 Long Conversations

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.

Conversation One

A. Pair Work

Directions: Please discuss the following question with your partner.

What factors contribute to a harmonious relationship between flatmates?

Similar living habits

Common interests

Please try to find out some other factors.

B. Listening

Directions: First study the words and expressions in the table below. Then listen to the conversation and select the best answer to each question.

★Glossary

1)A. Both of their morning classes begin at 8 AM every day.

B. They both do assignments at home during weekdays.

C. They both stay on campus until 6 PM during school time.

D. Both of them need to do part-time jobs over weekends.

2)A. He will invite his friends to have a chat once a week.

B. He will go home to see his parents and little brother.

C. He will do his assignments for one day over weekends.

D. He will work on his computer project on campus.

3)A. His mom is good at cooking.

B. His family lives far away.

C. He has got a little brother.

D. His father is an educator.

Conversation Two

A. Group Work

Directions: Please discuss the following questions in small groups.

1) Do you prefer to review what you have learned alone or with your classmates, and why?

2) Do you feel nervous before a test? If yes, how do you usually relax yourself?

B. Listening

Directions: First study the words and expressions in the table below. Then listen to the conversation and select the best answer to each question.

★Glossary

4)A. He has been given a quiz on Chapter Two.

B. He has reviewed the in-class notes well.

C. He knows nothing about Max Weber.

D. He thinks the test will be easy.

5)A. She is confident about the coming test.

B. She knows the three fundamental points of view on sociology.

C. She can’t explain the Functionalist Perspective clearly.

D. She has not reviewed the book chapters.

6)A. It covers three important views on sociology.

B. It introduces Max Weber and his perspective.

C. It details the basic concept of the Conflict.

D. It talks about everyone’s functions in society.

7)A. Chapters Two and Three.

B. Chapters One, Two, and Three.

C. Chapters One and Three.

D. Chapters One and Two.

3 News Reports

Directions: In this section you will hear 3 news reports. At the end of each report you will hear some questions. Both the report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A B C and D.

News Report One
★Glossary

1)A. ISU programs adopt a project-based learning approach.

B. ISU programs offer advanced expertise and equipment.

C. ISU programs include participants across different generations.

D. ISU programs are supported by people of diverse backgrounds.

2)A. She was the first woman to participate in a space program.

B. She was born in the U.S. after her parents emigrated there.

C. She was killed in a space mission almost two decades ago.

D. She was honored as the first African woman in space.

3)A. They need to build up a model for the ongoing program.

B. They need to give a written and an oral report on their findings.

C. They need to pass a test on how space helps fight pandemics.

D. They need to finish a space mission as real astronauts.

News Report Two
★Glossary

4)A. Students had understood the company’s employment demands.

B. Students had been guided to explore their own advantages.

C. Students had submitted their résumés to employers online.

D. Students had received training related to job interviews.

5)A. more than 2,000

B. more than 20,000

C. more than 22,000

D. more than 12,000

6)A. Every student can be one of the candidates for job-hunting live streaming.

B. Students were lucky to have an innovative communication mode like this.

C. Through it, the reputation of the university would be further established.

D. Livestreaming would be regularly conducted to improve employment.

News Report Three
★Glossary

7)A. Creative ways to keep the prices down for American universities.

B. Difficulties in cutting the expense of higher education in the US.

C. Sharp rise in the costs of US higher education during the pandemic.

D. The coming rise in prices for American universities and colleges.

8)A. 29 percent.

B. 18 percent.

C. 19 percent.

D. 28 percent.

9)A. Reducing courses and scholarships.

B. Having more students in one class.

C. Offering maintenance service.

D. Providing mental health services.

10)A. Many professors are worried about their retirement accounts.

B. Students feel more anxious about their relationships with others.

C. Mental health services for the faculty are getting more important.

D. More depression has been found among students than before.

4 Lecture Listening

Directions: In this section you will hear a lecture. At the end of the lecture you will hear some questions. Both the lecture and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A B C and D.

★Glossary

1)A. To enhance a school’s reputation.

B. To seek sponsorship.

C. To give each other more ideas.

D. To increase competition.

2)A. By seeking investments before they are established.

B. By participating in competitions and winning awards.

C. By pulling up banners and advertising in open places.

D. By offering services to schools and earning bonuses.

3)A. 8 yuan .

B. 38 yuan .

C. 56 yuan .

D. 66 yuan .

4)A. Wait until the next year’s registration.

B. Register with any member of the club.

C. Take part in club activities.

D. Sign up at the event site. V/ra1BVNVTeZm2x/ziZbcxz/a8DqlySoqA62/nKoWlPTrG2+3Qefftr7vcflLIMY

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