9. W: Wow, I do like this campus. All the big trees, the green lawns, and the old
buildings with tall columns. It’s really beautiful.
M: It sure is. The architecture of these buildings is in the Greek style. It was popular
in the 18th century here.
Q: What are the speakers talking about?
10. M: This article is nothing but advertising for housing developers. I don’t think the
houses for sale are half that good.
W: Come on, David. Why so negative? We are thinking of buying a home, aren’t we?
Just a trip to look at the place won’t cist us much.
Q: What can be inferred form the conversation?
Passage One
In the next few decades, people are going to travel very differently from the way
they do today. Everyone is going to drive electrically-powered cars, so in the few years,
people won’t worry about running out of gas. Some of the large automobile companies
are really moving ahead with this new technology. F&C Motors, a major auto company,
for example, is holding a press conference next week. After the press conference, the
company will present its new electronically-operated models. Transportation in the future
won’t be limited to the ground; many people predict that traffic will quickly move to the
sky. In the coming years, instead of radio reports about road conditions and highway
traffic, news reports will talk about traffic jams in the sky. But the sky isn’t the limit. In
the future, you will probably even be able to take a trip to the moon. Instead of listening
to regular airplane announcements, you will hear someone say: the spacecraft to the moon
leaves in 10 minutes. Please check your equipment. And remember no more than 10
ounces of carry-on baggage are allowed.
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. What will be used to power cars in the next few decades?
12. What will future news reports focus on when talking about transportation?
13. What will passengers be asked to do when they travel to the moon?
Passage Two
County fairs are a tradition in New England towns. They offer great entertainment.
One popular event is the pie-eating contest. If you want to take part in the contest, it is a
good idea to remember these guidelines: first, make sure your stomach is nearly empty of
food. Eating a whole pie can be hard if you have just finish a meal. Next, it is helpful to
like the pie you are going to eat. The cream types are a good choice. They slide down the
throat more easily. Placing your hands in the right position adds to the chances of
winning. There is a temptation to reach out and help the eating process. This will result in
becoming disqualified. Don’t just sit on your hands, if your hands are tied behind your
back, you will not be tempted to make use of them.
Now you are ready to show your talent at eating pies. The object of course, is to get
the bottom of the pie plate before the other people. It is usually better to start at the
outside and work toward the middle. This method gives you a goal to focus on. Try not
to notice what the other people near you are doing. Let the cheers from the crowd spur
you on. But don’t look up. All you should think about is eating that pie.
Questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. Where is pie-eating contest usually held?
15. What should a person do before entering into the pie-eating contest?
16. Where is person advised to put his hands during the contest?
17. What suggestion is offered for eating up the pie quickly?