Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)

　　Section A

　　1. Why did John move out of the castle?

　　C. It was dangerous to live in.

　　2. What happened in Scotland last Wednesday?

　　A. A storm.

　　3. What does the news reporter say about the miners?

　　D. They were strapped in an underground elevator.

　　4. What did the rescue team do?

　　B. They sent supplies to keep the miners warm.

　　5. What is the US postal service planning to do?

　　C. Close some of its post office.

　　6. What measure has been planned to save costs?

　　D. Stopping mail delivery on Saturdays.

　　7. What will happen when the proposed measure comes into effect?

　　D. Many post office staff will lose their jobs.

　　Section B

　　8. What will happen to the press operator who is late for work according to the woman?

　　A. He will lose part of his pay.

　　9. What does the man say about John who stands by the time clock?

　　B. He is a trustworthy guy.

　　10. Why does the man suggest the woman see the worker who was late?

　　C. She is better at handling such matters.

　　11. What does the woman say about Jack Green?

　　A. He is always trying to stir up trouble.

　　12. What do foreigners generally think of British People according to the woman?

　　B. Reserved.

　　13. What may British people typically do on a train according to the man?

　　C. They stay quiet.

　　14. What does the man say about the Italian woman working in Manchester?

　　B. She was never invited to a colleague’s home.

　　15. Why do British people prefer houses to flats?

　　D. Houses provide more privacy.

　　Section C

　　16. What does the speaker say about the college students applying for a campus job?

　　A. They will automatically be given hiring priority.

　　17. What can students do to find a campus job according to the speaker?

　　A. Visit the school careers service.

　　18. What does the speaker say is a library monitor responsibility?

　　C. Supervising study spaces to ensure a quiet atmosphere.

　　19. Why have the tea farmers in Kenya decided to grow purple tea?

　　B. It may be sold at a higher price.

　　20. What do researchers say about the purple tea?

　　D. It is healthier than green tea.

　　21. What is Mr. Combara found about the purple tea?

　　A. It does not have a stable market.

　　22. What does the speaker say about today’s consumers?

　　C. They prefer unique object of high quality.

　　23. What does the speaker say about good craftsmen in the past?

　　B. They could only try to create at night.

　　24. What do craftsmen help consumers do?

　　B. Make wise choices.

　　25. Why do state art councils help sponsor local arts and crafts festival?

　　D. To boost the local economy.