{{B}}PART ONE{{/B}}
·In this part of the Listening Test you listen to eight short conversations or monologues and choose the best answer to eight questions.
·Before you listen, read each question and the three possible answers.
·Note all possible answers as you listen for the first time. Do not make an immediate decision.
·Do not worry if you do not know the answers. You will hear the recording a second time.
·Listen for overall meaning. Do not choose an answer just because you hear the same words in the recording as in the question.
·Decide on your final answer only after you have listened for the second time.
·For questions 1-8 you will hear eight short recordings.
·For each question, mark one letter (A, B or C) for the correct answer.
·You will hear the eight recordings twice.
单选题
When is Helen starting her new job?
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[听力原文]
M Congratulations on your new job, Helen.
F Thanks.
M When do you start?
F2 They suggested June - but I have to give three months' notice here.
M So does that mean you'll be going in August?
F2 It's got to be then. It's a shame really as I'c booked a holiday for late July - but I guess I'll have to cancel that.
M Well, good luck.
单选题
What is Sam doing on Monday?
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[听力原文]
F Hi Sam. Are you going to the team-building session on Monday?
M I signed up for it, but I've now got to go and see some customers so I won't be able to make it.
F That's a shame. We're all meeting up for c drink afterwards. Why don't you join us?
M Thanks, I will.
单选题
Which pie chart shows the market share of Sontec and its competitors?
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[听力原文]
As you can see, Sontec's market share is approaching that of the market leader thanks to recent advertising. Capablanca used to be il top position until LMH overtook them last year But Sontec's sales may soon reach a similar level.
单选题
Where does the visitor come from?
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[听力原文]
F I hear you're from the Netherlands. That's one of my favourite countries.
M Well, actually, my wife is. I wasn't bom there. I only left Italy a few years ago.
F So, bow's your Dutch?
M Well, I learned German when I was a student-so that helps a bit. But it could be better
单选题
Which machine do they decide to order?
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[听力原文]
M This photocopier's so slow!
F I know-but there isn't enough money in the budget for a replacement. Remember, we were talking about buying a good printer
M You,'re right. Sally's also been asking for a new computer.
F Well, let's just stay with our original decision. In fact, could you place an order on Monday? Then we can think about a machine for Sally,
单选题
Which graph is the speaker describing?
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[听力原文]
F Is it true that the number of people visiting our website rose steadily at first but then interest declined?
M Well, the number of visitors did drop - but only for a few months. After July more people started to show interest.
F Hm. So, did numbers reach the same level as the beginning of the year?
M Yes, they did, but only just.
单选题
Which is the quickest way for the visitor to reach the city centre?
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[听力原文]
M Excuse me. Could you tell me how to get to the city centre, please?
F Well, there's a local bus.
M How long does that take?
F About halfan hour. You could go by train - but it would take double that time. Or you could always take a tram. The stop's just over there. It'll take you about three- quarters of an hour, though.
M Thank you.
单选题
What does Susan most dislike about her job?
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[听力原文]
M So, are you really thinking of leaving, Susan?
F I don't know. I've had enough.
M Oh, I know. You work so hard here - and there's no promotion.
F That's true. But what I hate more than anything is being asked to change shifts at short notice.
M Me too, but we've got some nice colleagues, haven't we?
F Yes, we have. That's something, I suppose!