Listening B - 32. BRVT–MAY–08

LISTENING COMPREHENSION Copyright © November, 2011 DUONG MINH VU. All rights reserved. 1 HCMC UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HUFLIT FOREIGN LANGUAGE CENTER BRVT–MAY–08 LISTENING COMPREHENSION TEST LEVEL B PART A. BLANK–FILLING Listen to the telephone conversations on the cassette. While you are listening, fill in the missing words/numbers. 1. A: Hello. Tom Pink’s desk. B: Oh, hello, Tom. It’s Susan here. How’s the project going ? A: ______ ______, (1) but I think we need a meeting soon to discuss it. B: OK. How about ______ ______ __________? (2) A: Yes, fine. Let’s meet in the canteen at ______. (3) B: OK, fine. See you then. 2. A: Good morning. ISI Bank. B: Could I speak to Mr. Fischer, please ? A: He’s in a __________ (4) at the moment. Can I help ? B: It’s Imran Shah here. Could I make an appointment to see him sometime this week? A: Just a moment. I’ll check his diary. What about ______ ______ at ______ ? (5) B: Yes, that’s fine. ______ , ______.(6) A: May I ask what it’s about ? B: I’d like to talk to him about some new investments. A: OK, fine. We’ll see you then. B: Thanks very much. A: You’re welcome. Goodbye. B: Bye. 3. A: Good afternoon. Ray Cohen’s office. B: Hello. This is Kumiko Chen from Accounts. I need to make an appointment with Mr. Cohen ____ ______ ______ ______ (7) A: Just one second, Ms. Chen When would suit you ? B: In the morning if possible This ______ or ______ ? (8) A: What about ______ at ______. ? (9) B: That’s perfect. A: Can you tell me what it’s about ? B: Yes, it’s about the latest sales figures. A: All right. I’ll put it in his diary – So that’s ______ ______ at ______.(10) B: Thank you very much. A: Don’t mention it. Goodbye. B: Goodbye. PART B. SHORT STATEMENTS. After you hear a statement, read the four choices and choose which one is closest in meaning to the statement you’re heard. Then, mark your choice on your answer sheet. 1. a. John was supposed to call his office at nine fifteen. b. John called his office at fifty past nine. c. John was supposed to call his office before nine in the evening. d. John didn’t call his office at nine fifty. 2. a. The coat cost $20 more than the advertised price. b. The coat actually cost $2 less than the advertised price. c. Ted said that he had bought a coat for $20, but he was lying. d. The coat actually cost $22 although the advertised price was $20 only. LISTENING COMPREHENSION Copyright © November, 2011 DUONG MINH VU. All rights reserved. 2 3. a. The class began at twenty to two because it was delayed by a fire drill. b. It was due to the fire drill that the class started twenty minutes late. c. Because of a fire drill, class was cancelled. d. The class ended at 2:20 because there was the fire drill. 4. a. John didn’t go to class because he knew there wasn’t going to be a test. b. John didn’t go to class, so he didn’t know there was going to be a test. c. John didn’t know about the test; therefore, he missed the class. d. John went to class although he didn’t want to take the test 5. a. They were supposed to arrive at 12:15, but they are late. b. They arrived at twelve fifteen. c. They didn’t arrive until a quarter to twelve. d. After a delay of a quarter of an hour, they arrived at twelve fifty. 6. a. Anne sold all the tickets to the show last week. b. It was because of driving too slowly that Anne received a citation. c. Anne was summonsed last week for speeding. d. Anne received an award for her good driving habits. 7. a. They arrived at 3 o’clock because they had been delayed two hours. b. They finally arrived at 5 o’clock. c. They were supposed to arrive at 2 o’clock, but they were delayed three hours. d. It was at 11 o’clock that they had planned to arrive. 8. a. Go north on Highway 50 after you travel 60 miles east on Highway 90. b. Go north on Highway 90 for 60 miles and then go east on Highway 50. c. After you travel for 90 miles on East Highway 90, go north on Highway 50. d. Travel east on Highway 19 for 16 miles; after that, drive 50 miles on North Highway. 9. a. They probably made an inaccurate calculation of the cost of this project. b. They made no error in figuring the expenses for this project. c. The cost of this project must be calculated correctly. d. This project will be cancelled as a result of mismanagement of funds. 10. a. Jane was unable to go to the conference although her employer paid her expenses. b. Jane’s boss paid her expenses; consequently, she could take part in the conference. c. Jane’s boss refused to give her money to attend the conference, but she went anyway. d. Jane couldn’t go to the conference because her boss wouldn’t pay her while she was away. THE END . BRVT–MAY–08 LISTENING COMPREHENSION TEST LEVEL B PART A. BLANK–FILLING Listen to the telephone conversations on the cassette. While you are listening, fill in the missing words/numbers you ? B: In the morning if possible This ______ or ______ ? (8) A: What about ______ at ______. ? (9) B: That’s perfect. A: Can you tell me what it’s about ? B: Yes, it’s about the. only. LISTENING COMPREHENSION Copyright © November, 2011 DUONG MINH VU. All rights reserved. 2 3. a. The class began at twenty to two because it was delayed by a fire drill. b. It was