1. 下面五題，每題錄音機會播出一段對 話及一個相關的問題，聽完後請從 A 、 B 、 C 、 D 四個選項中，選出一個最適 合者回答。

2. ( ) 1. (A) It’s because he has failed so many exams. (B) Because of his father’s criticism of him. (C) It’s because his father is not friendly to his friends. (D) It’s because the girl doesn’t show any sympathy for him. script B

3. ( ) 2. (A) Mr. Taylor is a sympathetic teacher. (B) Mr. Taylor speaks too fast. (C) Mr. Taylor is wrongly accusing him of several things. (D) Mr. Taylor’s opinions are accurate. script C

4. ( ) 3. (A) The mother will take the boy to watch a basketball game. (B) The boy is complaining that his room is dirty. (C) The mother wants the boy to clean his room more often. (D) The boy wants more constructive criticism from his mother. script C

5. ( ) 4. (A) The man cannot tolerate his girlfriend’s behavior any longer. (B) The woman is annoyed because the man has abandoned his girlfriend. (C) The man is tired of his girlfriend’s criticism of him. (D) The man once saw his girlfriend dating another man. script A

6. ( ) 5. (A) It was because he abandoned them at a party. (B) It’s because he always changes his mind. (C) It’s because he won’t ask the girl out. (D) It’s because he doesn’t speak in a genuine way. script D

7. M: My dad never seems to be satisfied. I passed all my exams, but he still said I could do better. W: Do you think you can? M: Not really. I think I’m just not intelligent enough to do much better. But my dad always says I don’t work hard enough. W: Well, you can only do your best. Q: Why is the boy complaining? BACK 1

8. M: Mr. Taylor said I didn’t do my homework, but I actually just forgot to bring it to school. W: That’s not fair. M: Right. And he always says I’m lazy and never do any work. W: That’s not true. Everyone knows you study hard. M: Worst of all, Mr. Taylor thinks I have to cheat on tests. Otherwise, I’d never pass. W: Now that’s completely ridiculous. Q: What does the boy believe? BACK 2

9. W: I’ve told you over and over again to clean your room, but you never listen. M: But, mom, I’m busy. I have to go to the basketball practice and then finish my homework. W: You’ve been watching TV ever since you came home. Look at all those dirty clothes all over the floor. M: OK, mom. I’ll pick them up. W: Great. And remember to take out your trash, or next time I won’t allow you to go to any basketball practice. Q: Which of the statements is true? BACK 3

10. M: She’s always late, and yesterday she didn’t show up at all. W: Really? Did she call you to say why? M: No! I think she might be seeing someone else. Either way, I can’t accept the way she’s been acting. W: I don’t blame you. What are you going to do? M: Well, I think it’s time I looked for another girlfriend. W: That sounds like a good idea. Q: Which of the statements is true? BACK 4

11. M: Daniel keeps telling me that I’m intelligent, but I know he actually thinks I’m not smart at all. It’s really annoying. W: Right. He thinks he’s the smartest guy in class. He’s always saying how beautiful I look, but I’m sure he doesn’t want to date me. I wish he would just shut up. M: Would you actually want to go out with Daniel? W: Of course not. I could never believe anything he said. M: No, I wouldn’t trust him, either. Q: Why are these two people complaining about Daniel? 5 BACK