2009 National EnglishContest for College Students(Level C - Preliminary)Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes, 30 marks) Section A (5 marks)In this section, you will hear five short conversations. Each conversation will be read onlyonce.After each conversation, there will be a pause. During the pause, read the question and the three choicesmarked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on theanswer sheet with a single line through the centre.1. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. In an engine room.A. A lifeguard.A. By calling the company.B. By asking the sales representative.C. By looking at the price list.4. Why is Sue upset according to the conversation?A. Someone broke into her car.B. She had to pay too much for parking.C. She was given a ticket.5. What do the two speakers probably do for a living?A. Office clerks.B. Printers.C. Architects.B. In a car.C. In a factory.B. A travel agent.C. A gymnasium manager.2. Who is the man talking to?3. How will the correct price be determined?Section B (10 marks)In this section, you will hear two long conversations. Each conversation will be read onlyonce. Aftereach conversation, there will be a one -minute pause. During the pause, read the five questions, each with thethree choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letteron the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.6. Why did the man watch the video?A. It was required by Professor Stephen.B. He wanted to learn about heart attacks.C. He had to take part in a discussion.7. Inthe man's opinion, what is the video about?A. Men's health.B. Stress.C. Health care for women.8. What d...
