part b
you are going to hear three conversations. before listening to each conversation, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. after listening, you will have time to answer each question by choosing a, b, c or d. you will hear each passage or conversation only once.
mark your answers in your test booklet.
questions 11-13 are based on the following conversation. you now have 15 seconds to read the questions ii -13.
11. according to the conversation, what is one problem with arm exercises?
[ a] they don't get rid of flabby arm.
[b] they can damage arm muscles.
[ c] they aren't acceptable to most people.
[ d] they can raise one's blood pressure.
12. according to the conversation, what are the experts now recommending?
[a] exercising the entire body.
[b] having your blood pressure taken daily.
[ c ] losing weight prior to exercising.
[d] weighing in before each exercise session.
13. which of the following exercises is suggested?
[a] wearing arm weights while you are swimming.
[ b] jogging vigorously in one place for a long time.
[ c ] using bicycles that require you to use both your arms and legs.
[d] walking slowly while swinging your arms back and forth.
you now have 30 seconds to check your answers to questions 11 -13.
questions 14 - 19 are based on the following conversation. you now have 30 seconds to read the questions 14 -19.
14. why does the woman want david to sign up for the course?
[ a] he needs to take one more course in order to finish his credit requirements.
[b] he plays an instrument the group needs.
[ c ] she thinks taking the course would improve his grades in general.
[d] she thinks he's the best musician at the college.
15. why is david not sure that he wants to sign up?
[a] he doesn't have an instrument of his own.
[ b] he doesn't like to play in small groups.
[c] he doesn't think he can play well enough.
[ d] he isn't sure whether he has enough free time.
16. how often will the group meet?
[a] once a week. [b] twice a week.
[c] every other day. [d] every evening.
17. what instrument does the director of the group play in the city of orchestra?
[a] cello. [b] viola.
[c] violin. [d] bass.
18. what is the level of the musical proficiency of the most group members?
[a] beginning. [b] intermediate.
[c] advanced. [d] professional.
19. what will david do this evening?
[a] try to find his music books.
[b] look for a new instrument.
[ c ] start taking lessons from a professional.
[d] practice his instrument.
you now have 60 seconds to check your answers to questions 14 - 19.
questions 20 - 25 are based on the following conversation. you now have 30 seconds to read the questions 20 -25.
20. to what student body Office does the man want to be elected?
[ a ] senator. [ b ] treasurer.
[c] secretary. [d] president.
21. who is the woman?
[a] a camp counselor. [b] a candidate.
[ c ] a radio announcer. [d] a campaign manager.
22. where will they put the posters?
[a] in the hallways. [b] in the man's room.
[c] in the cafeteria. [d] in the radio station.
23. when is the radio broadcast scheduled?
[a] in the morning. [b] during lunch.
[c] in the afternoon. [d] during dinner.
24. what will the man do tonight?
[a] make posters. [b] write a speech.
[c] answer questions. [d] study for chemistry.
25. what will they do after chemistry class?
[ a] compare their lecture notes. [ b] review the man's talk.
[c] prepare questions to ask candidates. [d] vote in the school election.
you now have 60 seconds to check your answers to questions 20 -25.
now you have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet to the answer sheet 1.
that is the end of the listening comprehension section.
