Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
Life in the town of Tivaton is made up of both good news and bad news. At a local school a successful charity supper has been held. They made more than one thousand dollars and the local family in need got the majority of it. Many people came to the event and the family was very grateful. Yet the bad news is students have been made to wait outside before school. It has been really cold lately and the school should consider letting the students in to get warm before the weather gets even colder. In the town of Tivaton, a new ice-cream store, the Muddy Moos, is opened. It’s a great place to get ice-cream, coffee and other food. As for the bad news, a new bank has been built. While it is good to have a bank nearby, it has also brought much more traffic. In the morning on the way to school, it’s horrible. There is really no space for any more new buildings in the town. Tivaton is more and more like a big city. On reviewing these local news events, it seems Tivaton has a balance of good news and bad news. At least there is enough good news, so it remains a good place for the residents to enjoy their life.
Questions:
For the local family in need of help, what did they get?
According to the speaker, what should the school do?
What does the speaker think of the town of Tivaton?
Section C
Directions: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.
M: Shirley, I am working on a class diary for next week. Would you please give me the information?
W: Sure. First it’s the dead line for after class activity application. The dead line is next Monday, June 14th.
M: Monday, June 14th.
W: Yes. Then on Wednesday, that’s the 16th, all classmates have to hand in three student photos.
M: Three student photos.
W: OK. Next is the basketball club meeting. It’s on the 17th.
M: The basketball club meeting is on the 17th. And where will they meet?
W: At the stadium.
M: And what time?
W: From 12:45 to 1:30 p.m.
M: Right.
W: Then the last thing is about filling in a form with up-to-date personal data. Our class needs to go to the computer room during the morning break on the 18th.
M: OK. The morning break on the 18th.
W: Oh, wait a minute! I made a mistake. It should be during the lunch break.
M: Got it.
W: Thank you!
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
M: The guest for today is Sue Walter. She is a famous judge in court. Good morning Sue!
W: Good morning, Shon. I am glad to be here today.
M: Your new book, My World, will be published next week. Would you please tell us the theme of your book?
W: Well, I want people who have challenges in their lives to believe that despite their difficulties they can still accomplish a lot. One of my suggestions is to always ask for help.
M: Right. What’s the best part of being a judge in court?
W: Having a voice in the decision-making process. There is something extremely satisfying about that.
M: You’ve been on the children’s program. So how do you explain your job to kids?
W: I give a very simplified version of what a judge does. I talk to them about how the law helps people solve their problems.
M: What’s your idea of happiness?
W: I think it would be satisfaction of enjoying things with others, meaning when you give it to others, whether it’s time, attention, a gift, anything, just those moments of sharing.
M: Thank you, Sue.
