Directions:In this section,you will hear two long conversations.At the end of each conversation,you will hear four questions.Both the conversation 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).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

8.A)A surprise party for Paul’s birthday..

B)Travel plans for the coming weekend.

C)Preparations for Saturday’s get-together.

D)The new market on the other side of town.

9.A)It makes the hostess’s job a whole lot easier.

B)It enables guests to walk around and chat freely.

C)It saves considerable time and labor.

D)It requires fewer tables and chairs.

10.A)It offers some big discounts.

B)It is quite close to her house.

C)It is more spacious and less crowded.

D)It sells local wines and soft drinks.

11.A)Cook a dish for the party.

B)Arrive 10 minutes earlier.

C)Prepare a few opening remarks.

D)Bring his computer and speakers.

Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

12.A)For commuting to work.

B)For long-distance travel,

C)For getting around in Miami.

D)For convenience at weekends.

13.A)They are reliable.

B)They are compact.

C)They are spacious.

D)They are easy to drive.

14.A)Buy a second-hand car.

B)Trust her own judgment.

C)Seek advice from his friend.

D)Look around before deciding.

15.A)He sells new cars,

B)He can be trusted.

C)He is starting a business.

D)He is a successful car dealer.

Section C

Directions:In this section,you will hear three passages.At the end of each passage,you will hear three or four questions.Both the passage 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).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

Questions 16 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

16.A)Many escaped from farms and became wild.

B)They were actually native to North America.