TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2002)(2)

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2002)

intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.

PART III LISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 MIN)

In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question.

SECTION A

In this section you will hear eight statements. At the end of each statement you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.

1.

A. architect

B. construction worker

C. tourist guide

D. housing agent

2.

A. Travel is much faster and convenient now than before.

B. People are now travelling much more than in old days.

C. Traveling to far-away places has become very common.

D. It used to take two more weeks to travel by coach than now.

3.

A. he can't attend tomorrow's dinner

B. his wife can't attend tomorrow's dinner

C. the couple can't attend tomorrow's dinner

D. the couple would be unable to cook the dinner

4. Where is the speaker? The speaker feels sorry because ________. What does the statement mean? The speaker is most probably a (n) ________. STATEMENT