Test one
Section A
11. M: I already know what I want to take next semester. So why do I have to make an appointment to see my advisor? All I need is her signature on my course sheet.
W: I’m afraid it doesn’t work that way. She has to talk with you to make sure everything is on the right track.
Q: What does the woman mean?
12. W: Joe, I thought your article on the school newspaper was right on target. You certainly convinced me anyway.
M: Thanks, Mary. Unfortunately, based on the general response, you and I are definitely in the minority.
Q: What does the man mean?
13: M: I’ve noticed that you spend a lot of time tending to your garden. Do you think you might like to join the university gardening club? We meet every other Tuesday.
W: Oh, thanks for the invitation. But this is how I relax. I’d rather not make it something formal and structured.
Q: What does the woman imply?
14: W: I thought there was still time for me to apply for student loan. But someone just told me that the closing date was last Wednesday.
M: Are you sure? I thought we still had another month. Wait, I’ve got a brochure right here. Yeah , Wednesday was the opening date.
Q: What does the man imply?
15: W: It sounds like Kare isn’t happy at all with her new roommate. Did she say why?
M: Believe me, I tried to find out. But I simply couldn’t pin her down.
Q: What does the man mean?
16:W: I heard that only 20% of summer jobs in this part of the country are advertised. The other 80% are filled some other way.
M: Really? Then maybe I need to change my job search techniques.
Q: What can be inferred about the man?
17. W: I’m thinking of getting a new pantsuit to wear to Jame’s wedding.
M: I just hope that my old suit still fits. You know how I feel about shopping.
Q: What does the man imply?
18. M: What’s my share of the bill? ＄18.50? That can’t be right! I only had a salad for dinner.
W: Don’t get excited. Let me check them out.
Q: What will the woman do next?
Conversation One
W: Paul, can you tell me how you got interested in being a football manager?
M: Yes, well, I started out as a professional footballer. I played for quite a few clubs. In my last club, the manager encouraged me to do some coaching, which I really enjoyed. (19) And that’s when 四级听力练习I thought maybe I could make it as a manager.
W: So what happened next？
M: I started working for my coaching license, (20) and then I heard about a certificate in football management, and applied for a place on the course.
W: I’ve always thought that most managers just learn on the job. Weren’t you tempted to just give it a go anyway?
M: Not really. I’m a typical footballer. I left school at 16 so I haven’t had that much of an e
ducation. I didn’t feel confident that I could deal with things like finance and negotiating.
W: And is that the kind of thing you learn on this course?
M: (21) Yes, it really covers everything you need: leadership skills, talking to the media, handling pressure, etc. I’ve got a lot more confidence and am really looking forward to my first managerial job.
W: How does the course work in practice? I believe you’re working as well as studying.
M: That’s right. After I got my coaching license I got a job as a coach. (22) It’s no problem combining work with studying. In fact you need to be playing or working in football to get on the course.
W: And finally, would your recommend this route into football management?
M: Yes, most definitely.
Conversation Two
W: So, Peter, do you want to have a look at your diary together? As this is the first year we’ve been using them, (23) I’d really like to get some feedback from you.
M: No problem, Professor Hudson. I’ll just get it.
W: Right, well, you’ve certainly been making good use of it! Let’s start with the part where you write about the lessons and what you’ve got out of them. Do you think that it’s helpful to write it down?
M: (24) Definitely. I have a bad memory, so writing down what we do in class helps me remember. Besides, writing down what I find difficult is also very useful. It’s easier than asking lots of questions in class.
W: That’s great! Is there anything else that you find good about your diary?
M: I also like making comments on what I liked and disliked in class. I think maybe it helps you to know us better.