Section A：
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions 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 on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
11. W: Id like a satin dress for this summer. Itll make me look more elegant.
M: Forget about it. Its one of those catwalk illusions and doesnt generally translate into reality.
Q: What does the man mean?
12. W: Whats all that smoke coming from your window? I was about to call the fire department.
M: Youre just in time to try my moon cakes. Im afraid Ive burned these, but the first batch should be all right.
Q: What can we infer from the conversation?
13. M: Thank you so much for applying to become a Resident Assistant and for coming to this interview today.
W: Youre welcome. Im so happy to have the opportunity to talk with you and to go through the Resident Assistant process.
Q: What are the two speakers doing?
14. M: Hey, Lee. Did you watch the Super Bowl last Sunday? My favorite team the Patriots won the game in the last 9 seconds.
