单选题 {{B}}Part A{{/B}} {{I}} You will hear 10 short dialogues. For each dialogue, there is one question and four possible answers. Choose the correct answer — A, B, C or D, and mark it in your test booklet. You will have 15 seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE. Now look at Question 1.{{/I}}

单选题 How much did the shoes cost originally?

A、＄30.
B、＄60.
C、＄13.
D、＄16.

【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】[听力原文] W: The shoes were a bargain. I got them for half price ! M: You mean you only paid ＄30 for them?

单选题 Why is Jerry up late?

A、 His mother wants him to do his homework.
B、 He has to finish his homework.
C、 He doesn't know it's very late.
D、 He can't sleep.

【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】[听力原文] W: Why don't you go to bed, Jerry? You look so tired. M: I've to finish this assignment first. It's giving me a hard time.

单选题 Why does the woman like the white house better than the brick one?

A、 It's bigger.
B、 It has a larger yard.
C、 It has a prettier yard.
D、 It's prettier.

【正确答案】 D

【答案解析】[听力原文] M: Of the two houses we saw today, which do you prefer? W: I think the brick one has a big yard, but the white one is prettier, so I like it better.

单选题 What does the man explain to the woman?

A、 The train is cheaper than the bus.
B、 The bus is cheaper than the train.
C、 There are two buses every day.
D、 The train is faster than the bus.

【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】[听力原文] W: Can you tell me the least expensive way to get to California? M: If you go by bus, it's only ＄30. But if you go by train, it's almost twice that much.

单选题 Where is the boss'?

A、 In another building.
B、 In his office.
C、 In the bathroom.
D、 In a meeting.

【正确答案】 D

【答案解析】[听力原文] M: If I were you I wouldn't interrupt the boss while he's in an important meeting. Wait until he comes back to his office. W: He told me to bring him this information as soon as it arrives, even if he was in the bathroom.