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. Her heart stopped three times, but they brought her back to life.

2. I can remember and use the new words and expressions in new situations.

3. Just as I was leaving, the phone rang again.

4. He had so much homework to do that he decided not to see the film that night.

5. The man is known by the people he has made friends with.

6. Steven broke the mirror when he was playing ball in the house.

7. I'll write down his telephone number so as not to forget it.

8. Given more attention, the trees could have grown better.

9. As I see it, meeting people is very important in our modern life.

10. Whether we can control the flood is still uncertain.

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. M: Does the number one train stop at Wall Street?

　　W: No. You have to take the number two and change at Park Place.

　　M: Thank you.

　　Question: Where does the man want to go?

12. M: I'd like to make a booking for 7:30 tomorrow night please.

　　W: For how many people, sir?

　　M: Two, and I'd like a table near a window, if possible. My wife loves the view.

　　Question: What is the man doing?

13. W: We need a new computer system.

　　M: Don't buy from Dawson again. Select Systems is very good, but I'd go with Phillips Computers.I've heard good things about them.

　　W: Fine. Get me their number.

　　Question: Which company does the man recommend?

14. W: It's Chris's birthday on Friday. What shall we get him?

　　M: Mmm, it's difficult. Tapes? CDs? But he's already got a lot of those.

　　W: We could get him something to wear. No, let's get him a book on sport—he's really keen on that.

　　M: Why not?

　　Question: What will the man and the woman buy for Chris for his birthday?

15. M: I don't think you should run after work now that it's getting dark earlier.

　　W: But it's the only time I have to exercise.

　　M: It's not safe and I worry about you.

　　Question: Why is the man worried?

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

M: What shall we do tonight? Shall we go out somewhere?

W: No, I'm tired. I've had a really hard day.

M: That's a bit boring!Come on, let's go to a cinema or see that new play at the theatre.

W: Not tonight. Why don't we rent a video and stay in?

M: Well, I'd rather go out... but if you're tired... OK. So what shall we get? How about that new Italian film?

W: No, it's far too serious for me. I'd fall asleep!Why can't we get something funny—a film with Rik Moranis or someone like that?

M: A comedy? No thanks. They're boring. I'm not wasting my money on one of those.

W: Well, I'll pay, if you're going to be difficult about it.

M: I'm not being difficult—I just don't want to see a comedy.

W: Fine. What else do you suggest then?

M: How about a Robert de Niro?

W: We've seen them all.

M: Maybe, but they're great films. Let's watch one again.

W: OK.

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: A month ago I had no idea that on a Saturday afternoon in November I'd be hanging 30 metres above the ground and enjoying it. As I looked down at the river far below me, I realised why people love rock-climbing. My friend Matt and I had arrived at the Activity Centre on Friday evening. The
accommodation wasn't wonderful, but we had everything we needed(beds, blankets, food), and we were pleased to be out of the city and in the fresh air.

　　On Saturday morning we met the other ten members of our group. Cameron had come along with two friends, Kevin and Simon, while sisters Carole and Lynn had come with Amanda. We had come from various places and none of us knew the area.

　　We knew we were going to spend the weekend outdoors, but none of us was sure exactly how. Half of us spent the morning caving while the others went rock-climbing and then we changed at lunchtime. Matt and I went to the caves first. Climbing out was harder than going in, but after a good deal of pushing, we were out at last—covered in mud but pleased and excited by what we'd done.

　　Passage B

M: Sunflower designs seem to be everywhere: on hats and clothing, on posters, on plates and coffee mugs. Although the designs usually show large, bright flowers with black centers and cheerful yellow petals, Nature is more creative. Real-life sunflowers come not only in yellow but also in shades of white, red, brown, and orange. Sunflower blossoms may range in size from only an inch wide to more than a foot across.

　　Sunflowers are easy to plant. Just press seeds a couple of inches into garden soil. With plenty of sun and some water, they are almost guaranteed to bloom. When they do, you can pick the flowers or leave them in place. After the flowers fade, you can even eat the dried seeds—if you collect them before the birds do. Birds love sunflower seeds, and they can certainly tell the difference between a sunflower design and the real thing!