Part I. Sentences

  Listen to the following sentences and choose the statement or the picture which has the same or almost the same meaning as the sentence you hear. Each sentence will be read once.

1. We went to see the film last Sunday. So did they.

2. They do not visit their parents as much as they ought to.

3. During his absence from China his co-workers did a lot of work.

4. Her father is so strict that she is afraid to go against his wishes.

5. First he made a list of the names of those to be invited. Then he began to write the invitation cards.

6. The weatherman said it was going to rain this afternoon but it turned out to be very lovely.

7. Don’t touch anything unless your teacher tells you to.

8. Peter is meeting his grandma at the airport.

9. As a result of his timely help, I passed the exam.

10. However hard the living conditions are, the man would like to work there.

Part II. Dialogues

  A) Listen to the following mini-dialogues and choose the best answer to each question. Each dialogue and question will be read twice.

11. W: Did you find a long black wallet here by any chance?

    M: No, I’m afraid not and no one has turned anything in.

    W: Oh dear. I just can’t remember where I might have left it.

    Question: What happened to the woman?

12. W: I’d like to send these first class, and this one parcel post.

    M: That will be $25.37 in total.

    W: Here you are.

    Question: Where are the two speakers?

13. W: I thought you were only taking two suitcases on holiday with you.

    M: Well, I’ll take my overnight bag as well. I couldn’t get everything into two cases and there’s no way I could carry a third!

    Question: What luggage is the man taking on holiday?

14. W: I’m disappointed that Everest did not accept our offer.

    M: The director over there thought it wasn’t low enough.

    W: According to our research, it was generous by market standards.

    Question: Why was the offer turned down?

15. W: Did you feed the dogs?

    M: About an hour ago.

    W: But they still look hungry.

    Question: What are the couple talking about?

  B) Listen to the following dialogue and choose the best answer to each question. The dialogue will be read twice.

    M: Mum, my old bike needs to be repaired again.

    W: Well then, why don’t you think of buying a new one, Jim?

    M: You know, I’d really like to buy one of those mountain bikes.

    W: Well, what’s stopping you?

    M: Do you know how much they cost? At least ￡300. Where can I find that kind of money?

    W: You could save the money. If you saved ￡5 a week, you would have the money you need in, let me

see... just over a year.

    M: Just over a year!But I want a new bike now. It’s something I really need. I mean, I use my bike to go to college every day.

    W: I really think you should learn to save some money. I’ll tell you what I’ll do. If you manage to save ￡100, I’ll give you the rest. That way you’ll be riding a new bike in a few months. Go and get the old one repaired, and bring the bill to me.

    M: Thanks, Mum. I suppose I’ll just have to ride my old bike for a little longer. I must say I had hoped to be able to get a new one straight away. It’s going to take me ages to save up.

Part III. Passages

  Listen to the following two passages and choose the best answer to each question. Each passage will be read twice.

  Passage A

    W: Four new movies open this week at Main Street Cinemas. Two are sure to be hits.

    Scream Dream is director Lee Malone’s new horror movie. Scream Dream tries to make your blood run cold, but it won’t even give you a shiver. The plot has no surprises, the acting is terrible, and the special effects fall flat. Don’t waste your money on this one.

    Hollywood’s biggest star, Mike Moore, can’t shine brightly enough to make Over the Edge a success. Moore’s character, a private detective, is just too heartless for the audience to like. The movie also jumps quickly from scene to scene in an attempt to build suspense. But this jumpiness leaves out so many details that the story is hard to follow.

    Jack and the Beanstalk is a cartoon version of the famous fairy tale. The characters are beautifully drawn, and the music is wonderful. Young children may be wiggling relentlessly at the end of this two-hour movie, but adults will enjoy every minute.

    If you’re looking for big laughs, On the Road is a movie you should not miss. As a pair of daffy scientists trying to travel through time, Jake Reese and Don Bruno have never been funnier together.

  Passage B

    M: Winter is dangerous because it’s so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents take place so easily. Fog can be waiting to meet you over the top of a hill. Ice might be hiding beneath the melting snow, waiting to send you off the road. The car coming towards you may suddenly slide across the road.

    Rule Number One for driving on icy roads is to drive smoothly. Uneven movements can make a car suddenly very difficult to control. So every time you either turn the wheel, touch the brakes or increase your speed, you must be as gentle and slow as possible. Imagine you are driving with a full cup of hot coffee on the seat next to you. Drive so that you don’t spill it.

    Rule Number Two is to pay attention to what might happen. The more ice there is, the further down the road you have to look. Test how long it takes to stop by gently braking. Remember that you may be driving more quickly than you think. In general, allow double your normal stopping distance when the road is wet, three times this distance on snow, and even more on ice. Try to stay in control of your car at all times and you will avoid trouble.