New HorizonCollege English Test
Band 2 ( B )
2005. 6
Paper One
I . Listening Comprehension (20%)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C), and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter with a single line through the center.
Example: You will hear: M: Is it possible for you to work late, Miss Grey?
W: Work late? I suppose so, if you really think it ' s necessary.
Q: Where do you think this conversation most probably took place?
You will read: A) At the office.
In the waiting room.
At the airport.
In a restaurant.
From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had tofinish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Th erefore, A)“ At the office ” is the best answer. You
should choose [A] and mark it with a single line through the center.
A. John 's cottage is as old as Paul's.
John's cottage is much newer than Paul 's.
John 's cottage is much older than Paul's.
John's cottage is similar to Paul 's.
A. 55 minutes. B. 45 minutes. C. 40 minutes. D. 35 minutes.
A. Eat in a restaurant and then see a movie.
Watch TV at home.
She has n'tdecided yet.
Prepare for tomorrow 'exam.
A. An air stewardess. B. A post office clerk.
C. A waitress.D. A shop assista nt.
A. Going to the museum.B. Going to the weddi ng party.
C. Goi ng to Ariz ona.D. Goi ng to New Mexico.
A. A repairma n. B. A salesma n. C. A doctor.D. A postma n.
A. At a recepti on desk. B. In a hotel.
C. At a supermarket. D. At a tailor 'shop.
A. The train will n ot arrive.
B. The train was caught in an accide nt.
The train may arrive at 9:15.
The woman isn 'sure when the train will arrive.
A. Study late aga in.B. Go to bed early.
C. Change