Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)

Section A

1.
A) At a theatre.
B) At a booking office.
C) At a railway station.
D) At a restaurant.

2.
A) The man is inviting the woman to dinner.
B) The woman is too busy to join the man for dinner.
C) The woman is a friend of the Stevensons'.
D) The man is going to visit the Stevensons.

3.
A) The professor's presentation was not convincing enough.
B) The professor's lecture notes were too complicated.
C) The professor spoke with a strong accent.
D) The professor spoke too fast.

4.
A) The furnished apartment was inexpensive.
B) The apartment was provided with some old furniture.
C) The furniture in the market was on sale every Sunday.
D) The furniture he bought was very cheap.

5.
A) The man is thinking about taking a new job.
B) The man likes a job that enables him to travel.
C) The man is sure that he will gain more by taking the job.
D) The man doesn't want to stay home and take care of their child.

6.
A) Take the GRE test again in 8 weeks.
B) Call to check his scores.
C) Be patient and wait.
D) Inquire when the test scores are released.

7.
A) She read it selectively.
B) She went over it chapter by chapter.
C) She read it slowly.
D) She finished it at a stretch.

8.
A) He was kept in hospital for a long time.
B) He was slightly injured in a traffic accident.
C) He was seriously wounded in a mine explosion.
D) He was fined for speeding.

9.
A) Wait for a taxi.
B) Buy some food.
C) Go on a trip.
D) Book train tickets.

10.
A) It's not as hard as expected.
B) It's too tough for some students.
C) It's much more difficult than people think.
D) It's believed to be the hardest optional course.