D. He is tired from a week's work. 14.
A. The man will pay the woman back for sure.
B. The man will suffer a hard week at the factory.
C. The man will buy the birthday present.
D. The man will spend the day relaxing. 15.
A. A factory.
B. A store.
C. A home.
D. A party.
Questions 16 to 20 are based on the same passage or dialog. 16.
A. The advantages of the letter.
B. The advantages of the phone.
C. The process of writing a letter.
D. The relative ease of phoning someone. 17.
A. His teacher has spoken about his subject.
B. His teacher will give the man a good grade.
C. The man has responded to his teacher's comments.
D. The man has shown interest in his subject. 18.
A. Give him a good grade.
B. Respond to his questions.
C. Comment upon what he says.
D. Show interest in his topic. 19.
A. Friendly.
B. Easy.
C. Personal.
D. Quick. 20.
A. A classroom.
B. A post office.
C. A phone company.
D. A friend's home.
Part 3 Understanding Passages
(Each item: 1.5)
Directions:In this section you'll hear a passage or passages. Listen carefully and
choose the best answer to the questions you hear.
Questions 21 to 25 are based on the same passage or dialog. 21.
A. Various forms of corruption.
B. Bribery in the government.
C. Definition and examples of bribery.
D. Government laws against bribery. 22.
A. Because the manager can make purchasing decisions.
B. Because the manager can rate his cement as the best one.
C. Because the manager can help him sell his cement to others.
D. Because the manager can help him improve the quality of his cement. 23.
A. It is used to make the government pass a law.
B. It becomes the private property of a manager.
C. It is used to buy the best cement.
D. It is put toward an enjoyable vacation. 24.
A. It is favorable.
B. It is immoral.
C. It is enjoyable.
D. It needs regulations. 25.
A. The bribe takers receive different benefits.
B. People do not argue against the second form.
C. The second form offers what's best for the country.
D. The first type is a serious form of corruption.
Questions 26 to 30 are based on the same passage or dialog. 26.
A. The effects of new technology.
B. A funny thing about communications.
C. Telephones connecting people to the absent.
D. A setback to communications technology. 27.
A. Telephones.
B. Industry.
C. Absent people.
D. New technology. 28.
A. He communicates by talking to her.
