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[02:25.49]College English Test (Band 6)
[02:30.10]Part III Listening Comprehension
[02:34.32]Section A
[02:36.95]Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations
[02:42.78]and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation,
[02:48.00]one or more questions will be asked about what was said.
[02:51.89]Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.
[02:57.08]After each question there will be a pause. During the pause,
[03:02.77]you must read the four choices marked A), B), C)and D),
[03:08.68]and decide which is the best answer.
[03:11.61]Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2
[03:17.15]with a single line through the centre.
[03:20.20]Now let's begin with the 8 short conversations.
[03:25.10]11. M: Good news! I'm not going to have surgery after all.
[03:32.50]The doctor says I can start working out again soon
[03:36.00]and maybe play football like before in a few weeks.
[03:39.75]W: That's terrific. It will be great
[03:42.62]if you could get back in shape in time for the World Cup.
[03:46.06]Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
[04:00.02]12. M: I really need to make some extra money.
[04:08.18]You know, I've practically spent my entire budget for this semester.
[04:12.90]W: Why not check out the new cafeteria at Market Street?
[04:17.25]I think there are still a few openings suitable for seniors like you.
[04:22.10]W: What does the woman suggest the man do?
[04:36.29]13. M: I hear John left his cat in your care while he's on vacation abroad.
[04:47.41]How are you getting along with it?
[04:49.71]W: Well, it never comes when I call it.
[04:52.88]It spills its food and sheds all over the place.
[04:56.86]I can't wait till John gets back.
[04:59.44]Q: How does the woman find the cat?
[05:12.60]14. W: Hello, Professor White, I got my grade in the mail this morning,
[05:23.82]but I think there might be a mistake in my mark.
[05:26.80]M: Yeah, I've got several calls just like yours,
[05:29.89]there must be a problem with the computing system.
[05:33.08]It should be straightened out in a couple of hours.
[05:36.14]Q: What does the man mean?
[05:49.48]15. M: Professor Johnson, last night
[05:58.27]when I was putting the finishing touches on my paper,
[06:01.16]a computer failure completely wiped out my files.
[06:05.04]Do you think I could have another day to retype it?
[06:08.54]W: I'm sorry Rod. I'm leaving for a conference tomorrow
[06:12.63]and I'll be away two weeks. I suppose you could send me an e-copy.
[06:17.58]Q: Why does the man say he can't submit his assignment on time?
[06:33.74]16. W: I just called the travel agency. It's all set.
[06:42.50]On June 1st, we are heading for the mountains,
[06:46.97]and we'll be camping there for a whole week.
[06:49.49]M: Have you checked the academic calendar?
[06:52.25]My classes aren't over until the 8th.
[06:55.11]Q: What does the man imply?
[07:08.31]17. W: I thought there were still time for me to apply
[07:16.73]for a student loan, but someone just told me
[07:19.94]that the closing date was last Tuesday.
[07:22.53]M: Are you sure? I thought we still had another month.
[07:26.37]Wait, I got a brochure right here.
[07:29.36]Last Tuesday was the opening date.
[07:32.33]Q: What does the man imply?
[07:45.61]18. W: Look at all the pollutants going into the air
[07:54.33]from those factories.
[07:56.04]Do you think they'll ever get that under control?
[07:59.47]M: Now with the new laws in effect and social awareness increasing,
[08:03.62]we are sure to turn things around.
[08:06.19]Q: What does the man mean?
[08:20.11]Now you'll hear the two long conversations.
[08:26.22]Conversation One
[08:29.21]W: Tell me, Peter, what makes Harrods so famous?
[08:33.67]M: Well, it's the biggest department store in the UK,
[08:37.04]and its Food Hall and Egyptian Hall are very famous.
[08:40.62]People come to Harrods just to see them.
[08:43.35]W: What is special about the Food Hall?
[08:46.12]M: It sells many different kinds of food. For example,
[08:49.35]it has 250 kinds of cheese from all over the world,
[08:53.85]and more than 180 kinds of bread. | 
