单选题 Directions:
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.
单选题 What does the woman mean?
  • A.She prefers the artists she has studied.
  • B.She hopes they will take some of the paintings away.
  • C.She hasn't gone to see the exhibits yet.
  • D.She doesn't want to describe the exhibit.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[听力原文] M: How did you like the new exhibit at the art gallery? W: I still haven't been able to take any time out from studying.
单选题 What is the woman's reply?
  • A.She knows Professor Arnold has come.
  • B.She thinks Professor Arnold has checked in.
  • C.She is sure that Professor Arnold has arrived.
  • D.She doesn't know whether Professor Arnold has arrived.
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[听力原文] M: Has Professor Arnold from Sydney University arrived? W: I'll have to check. Then I'll get back to you straight away.
单选题 Who answered the phone?
  • A.James Clock.
  • B.Mary.
  • C.Sue.
  • D.Not mentioned.
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[听力原文] W: 79375828. M: Hello. James Clock speaking. May I have a word with Mary? W: I'll just see if she's in. M: Right you are. W: I'm afraid she's not here.
单选题 How does the man feel about his grade?
  • A.It was an improvement.
  • B.It was disappointing.
  • C.It was unfair.
  • D.It was satisfying.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[听力原文] W: You look exhausted this morning, Steve. M: I am pretty tired. I stayed up nearly all night getting ready for a midterm exam this morning. W: Have you gotten the results of the test yet? M: Yes, and unfortunately, my grade could have been much better.
单选题 What does the woman mean?
  • A.They're ready for the snow.
  • B.Once it starts, it'll snow a lot.
  • C.It has been snowing for some time.
  • D.The winter has just begun.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[听力原文] M: I think it's starting to snow. W: Starting to snow? The ground's already covered.