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.
[B] Jogging vigorously in one place for a long time.
[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.
23. When is the radio broadcast scheduled?
[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.