Where do the younger students, who are away from home for the first time, usually prefer to live? 8
What kind of housing can a student get if he or she, without much financial support, does not want to share with other people? 9
As Michael suggests, when might be the proper time for a student to share a place with other if he or she is a newcomer in the city? 10
Part C
Directions:
You will hear three pieces of recorded material in this part. Before listening to each one, you will have time to read the questions related to it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C and D. After listening, you will have time to check your answers. You will hear each piece once only. ( 10 points )
Questions 11—13 are based on the following dialogue. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 11—13.
11. What is the conversation mainly about?
[A]Looking for a suitable flat to rent.
[B]Problems the woman has with her family.
[C]How the woman’s parents intervene in her marriage.
[D]How to get rid of the trouble with one’s own family.
12. Why does the woman want to move out?
[A]Because she does not get along with her brother.
[B]Because her parents treat her badly.
[C]Because she wants to be independent.
[D]Because she does not have much freedom at home.
13. Which of the following words best describe the man’s tone?
[A]Matteroffact.[B]Indifferent.
[C]Sympathetic.[D]Detached.
Questions 14—17 are based on the following monologue. You now have 20
seconds to read Questions 14—17.
14. The name of the Mississippi River was given by
[A]the Spaniards.[B]the Indians.