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PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION
In Section A, B and C you will hear everything ONLY ONCE. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct response to each question on the Colored Answer Sheet.
SECTION A TALK
Question 1 to 5 refer to the talk in this section. At the end of the talk you will be given 15 seconds to answer each of the following five questions.
Now listen to the talk.
1. The rules for the first private library in the US were drawn up by ____
A) the legislature.
B) the librarian.
C) John Harvard.
D) the faculty members.
2. The earliest public library was also called a subscription library because books ____
A) could be lent to everyone.
B) could be left by book stores.
C) were lent to students and the faculty.
D) were lent on a membership basis.
3. Which of the following is NOT stated as one of the purposes of free public libraries?
A) To provide readers with comfortable reading rooms.
B) To provide adults with opportunities of further education.
C) to serve the community's cultural and recreational needs.
D) to supply technical literature on specialized subjects.
4. The major difference between modern private and public libraries lies in ____
A) readership.
B) content.
C) service.
D) function.
5. The main purpose of the talk is ____
A) to introduce categories of books in US libraries.
B) to demonstrate the importance of US libraries.
C) to explain the roles of different US libraries.
D) to define the circulation system of US libraries.
SECTION B INTERVIEW
Question 6 to 10 are based on an interview. At the end of the interview you will be given 15 seconds to answer each of the following question.
Now listen to the interview.
6. Nancy became a taxi driver because ____
A) she owned a car.
B) she drove well.
C) she liked drivers' uniforms.
D) it was her childhood dream.
7. According to her, what was the most difficult about becoming a taxi driver?
A) The right sense of direction.
B) The sense of judgment.
C) The skill of maneuvering.
D) The size of vehicle.
8. What does Nancy like best about her job?
A) Seeing interesting building in the city.
B) Being able to enjoy the world of nature.
C) Driving in unsettled weather.
D) Taking long drives outside the city.
9. It can be inferred from the interview that Nancy is a(n) ____ mother.
A) uncaring
B) strict
C) affection
D) permissive
10. The people Nancy meets are ____
A) rather difficult to please.
B) rude to women drivers.
C) talkative and generous with tips.
D) different in personality.
