Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension 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 Answ er Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. Questions 11 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 11. A) She expected more people at her party. B) She enjoys entertaining small children. C) She threw a surprise party for her friend. D) She has always enjoyed great popularity. 12. A) They are not used to living in a cold place. B) They feel lucky to live in Florida. C) They are going to have a holiday. D) They have not booked their air tickets yet. 13. A) He was pleased to get the medal. B) He was very courageous. C) He used to be a firefighter. D) He was accused of causing fire. 14. A) Make a profitable investment. B) Buy a new washing machine. C) Get parts for the machine from Japan. D) Have the old washing machine fixed. 15. A) He is pleased with his exciting new job. B) He finds the huge workload unbearable. C) He finds his office much too big for him. D) He is not so excited about his new position. 16. A) The woman is going to hold a big party tomorrow. B) The man has no idea what the right thing to do is. C) The woman doesn't know how to get to the party. D) The man offers to drive the woman to the party. 17. A) Drawing up a business plan. B)...