Conversation 6

13. How did the woman learn the news?

A. From the newspaper. B. On the radio. C. On TV.

14. How many people died in the earthquake?

A. 20. B. 24. C. 16.

15. What are the two speakers most probably?

A. Students. B. Teachers. C. Actors.

SECTION B (7.5 marks)

Directions: In this section, you’ll hear a mini-talk. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you’ve got. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS.

You’ll hear the mini-talk TWICE.

Bicycles

Bicycles are very popular in parts of the world, such as 16. ___________________.

The advantages of bicycle

*It’s convenient to 17. ________________.

*People can get around enjoying beautiful scenery and18. _______________ at the

same time.

Before bicycles became popular, women wore 19. ______________ instead of short skirts, trousers and sports shorts.

20._________________, men and women had more opportunities to meet together.

PART TWO: LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (40 marks)

Section A (10 marks)

Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D.

Choose one answer that best completes the sentence.

21. I am disappointed because I ______________my favourite writer yet.

A. didn’t see B. haven’t seen C. don’t see D. have not been seeing

22. There is hard evidence ________ George has something to do with the murder.

A. which B. what C. why D. that

23. ________ on the endless green grass are sheep, cattle and horses.

A. Being wandered B. Being wandering C. Wandering D. Wandered

24. The name of LiuYang will go down in history with ________ of Yuri Gagarin and Alan

Shepard.

A. one B. that C. ones D. those

25. ----Why didn’t you apply for the job?

----I ________, but my old friend offered me a better one.

A. was going to B. would C. will D. am going to