Listening Test

Listen to track 6-2 on the MP3.
Conversation
Directions: Mark your answer by filling in the oval next to your choice.

  1. Why does the girl ask her brother if a family weekend is a good idea?  23
  1. Because it was a radio announcement.
  2. Because it does not sound cool.
  3. Because she thinks they are trying to sell too hard.
  4. Because she didn't hear it very well.
  1. What does the brother not say about the radio announcement?  23
  1. A It sounds really cool.
  2. It is their business to sell hard.
  3. They announce lots of things to do.
  4. It is not a good idea.
  1. Why does the brother feel interested in going on a family weekend?  23
  1. A friend's family went and they had a great time.
  2. He does not say.
  3. He is cool.
  4. He has a lot of things to do.
  1. It can be inferred that to make a decision on the family weekend they must  23
  1. call the radio about the announcement.
  2. ask their parents about the idea.
  3. ask Mary's parents about their experience.
  4. find some place to relax.
  1. What will the brother probably do right now?  23
  1. Listen to the radio again.
  2. Call Mary's parents.
  3. Have a nice idea.
  4. Ask somebody if they can go.

Listen to track 6-3 on the MP3.
Lecture
Directions: Mark your answer by filling in the oval next to your choice.

  1. The main purpose of the radio announcement is  23
  1. to explain why they organize these outings.
  2. to explain why they cannot offer special prices.
  3. to prove that it is better to stay at home.
  4. to explain what the all-inclusive special offer of the month is.
  1. While their children do sports, parents can  23
  1. take long naps.
  2. only watch their children enjoy themselves.
  3. take part in the activities or just relax and enjoy the outdoors.
  4. walk around the sports fields.
  1. If everything is taken care of by the travel agency, it can be inferred that  23
  1. the family only need to pack their bags.
  2. the family has to plan what to do on that weekend.
  3. there is no transportation available.
  4. they have to take their own food for their three meals and snacks.
  1. What does the travel agency offer not mention?  23
  1. Swimming, hiking, playing tennis or volleyball.
  2. Three meals a day and a late night snack.
  3. Baby care.
  4. Watching movies, singing, playing games in the evening.
  1. Which of the following are included in the special price and which are not? mark the correct column for each description.
  Included

Not included

正确答案
Transportation to and from the lake.  23
Grandparents are free.  23
A comfortable room with private bath.  23
Cable television.  23

  1. Why does the announcement urge people to make reservations right away?  23
  1. There are a lot of rooms available.
  2. There is room for only 12 families every weekend.
  3. There will not be enough food for everybody.
  4. The weather may change.