Part III Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more 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. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
11.
W: I just heard about a really beautiful park in the east end of the town. There are a lot of roses in bloom.
M: Why dont we walk over there and see for ourselves?
Q: What will the speakers probably do?
点评：对话中女士介绍了一处漂亮的公园，从男士的回答为什么不去看看呢?可以判断，接下去两人可能会去这个公园。see for 看见
12.
M: My presentation is scheduled for 9:30 tomorrow morning at the lecture hall. I hope to see you there.
W: Oh, sorry. I was about to tell you that I have an appointment with my dentist at 9:00 oclock tomorrow.
Q: What do we learn about the woman?
点评：从对话中可知，女士九点要去看牙医，无法参加男士的讲座了。
13.
W: How long have you been running this company?
M: Twenty years if you can believe that. I brought it from a small operation to what it is today.
Q: What do we learn about the man?
点评：从对话中可知，男士经营这家公司20年了，而且成功把公司从一家小公司发展到了现在较大的规模。run v. 经营，管理
14.
M: Have you read the news on the campus net? Susan has won the scholarship for next year.
W: I knew she would from the very beginning. Such a brilliant and diligent girl! She certainly deserves it.
Q: What does the woman mean?
点评：从对话中可知，女士一直很看好Susan, 觉得她肯定能拿到奖学金。sb. deserves it. 某人应得的。
15.
W: Taking a bus to Miami, its cheaper than going by train.
M: Thats true. But Id rather pay a little more for the added comfort and convenience.
Q: What does the man mean?
点评：从对话中可知，坐车去迈阿密比火车便宜，但火车更舒适便捷。
16.
M: I think its time we got rid of all this old furniture.
W: Youre right. We need to promote our image besides its not a real antique.
Q: What do the speakers mean?
点评：从对话中可知，男士和女士都认为应该把旧家具换掉，以改善形象。对话中有些生词，但不影响对主要含义的把握，可以忽略。
17.
M: That was some storm yesterday. How was I afraid I couldnt make it home.
W: Yeah, most of the roads to my house were flooded. I didnt get home from the lab until midnight.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
点评：从对话中可知，昨天有暴风雨，女士担心自己回不了家，男士直到半夜才回家。
18.
W: My boys are always complaining that theyre bored.
M: Why dont you get them into some team sports? My son and daughter play soccer every Saturday. And they both look forward to it all week.
Q: What does the man mean?
点评：从对话中可知，男士建议女士可以让自己的儿子们参加一些团队运动，这样他们就不会觉得无聊了。