SECTION A STATEMENT
In this section you will hear eight statements .At the end of each statement you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.
1. The speaker is most probably a(n) ___.
A. architect B. construction worker C. tourist guide D. housing agent
2. What does the statement mean?
A. Travel is much faster and convenient now than before.
B. People are now travelling much more than in old days.
C. Traveling to far-away places has become very common.
D. It used to take two more weeks to travel by coach than now
3. The speaker feels sorry because___.
A. he can’t attend tomorrow’s dinner.
B. his wife can’t attend tomorrow’s dinner.
C. the couple can’t attend tomorrow’s dinner.
D. the couple would be unable to cook the dinner.
4. Where is the speaker?
A. In the zoo. B. In the classroom.
C. In the library. D. At a meeting.
5. What does the statement mean?
A. One’s success is largely dependent on intelligence.
B. Low motivation may lead to poor performance.
C. Motivated people are more likely to succeed.
D. Both motivation and intelligence are important.
6. What does the speaker suggest?
A. We should read word by word to get his meaning.
B. We should read line by line to get his meaning.
C. We should try to find the hidden meaning.
D. We should try to find the lines and read them aloud.
7. How much does the overcoat cost at the regular price?