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.

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[ 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.

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[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