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.
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.