SFLEP College English (New Edition) Achievement Test (Band 4) 13
Tapescript of Listening Comprehension (CET4)
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 an office.
B) In a waiting room. C) At an airport. D) In a restaurant.
From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at an office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] and mark it with a single line through the center.
1. M: Your boyfriend says he’s going to give you a car for your birthday.
W: Don’t believe him. He must have been pulling your leg when he told you that. Q: What does the woman mean?
2. W: Roberta took 22 minutes to dress and didn’t arrive until 4. M: Fortunately, we didn’t start until 4:15. Q: When did Roberta arrive?
3. W: How is George doing at the moment?
M: He’s doing fine. He planned to change his job for a while but finally decided to keep the present one.
Q: What can we learn about George in this conversation?
4. W: If I were you, I’d live in the city instead of commuting to work by train. M: But the country is so beautiful in the spring and fall. Q: Where does the man prefer to live? 5. W: I think Star Wars is a good movie. M: But Jaws is even better.
Q: What did the man think of Star Wars?
6. W: What are we going to do in case of mistake? The proposal has been typed already. It looks ready to go.
M: We’ll just have to write in any corrections by hand. Q: What are the man and the woman most likely doing?
7. M: Mrs. Hunter, you must take three pills every five hours without fail. And don’t forget to
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finish the bottle.
W: Don’t worry, Doctor. I want to get well as quickly as I can. Q: What will the woman probably do?
8. M: Oh dear. I got home very late last night. I hope I didn’t disturb you. W: No, I didn’t hear a thing.
Q: What can you conclude from this conversation? 9. W: Stephen, how did your football team do last season? M: We won three times, lost twice. Q: How many times did they lose?
10. W: Good afternoon, sir. What can I do for you?
M: Some travelers are coming for dinner this evening, I want to reserve three tables for four and three for two, please.
Q: How many people are coming for dinner?
Section B: Compound Dictation
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first
time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10 you are required to fill in the missing information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.
People over the age of 65 in the U.S.A. are called senior citizens. Life for these people is more different than for (S1) younger Americans. Most senior citizens retire, or no (S2) longer work full time. Also it is (S3) unusual for people of this age to (S4) live with their children and grandchildren. (S5) Grandparents tend to live in their own houses or (S6) apartments away from their families. For many senior citizens, the years after 65 are not (S7) enjoyable. They feel unproductive when they no longer work. In addition, they may feel lonely being away from their families and the contacts they had in their work. Moreover, (S8) they become more concerned with their health as they grow older. If they live in big cities, they often worry about their safety. Other senior citizens enjoy their lives. They feel free to do things they were not able to do when they were working and raising families. They now have time to enjoy hobbies and sports and travel. Many senior citizens move to retirement communities located in warm climates. (S9) Some senior citizens continue to work beyond retirement age. Many find new careers and professional opportunities after they retire. The number of senior citizens in the U.S. is increasing rapidly because people are living longer than before. (S10) Because of their larger numbers and more active life styles, senior citizens are gaining social influence in the country, both politically and economically. Their concerns are receiving a wider audience than ever before. The time may come when all Americans will look forward to becoming senior citizens.