Part B You will hear four dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have 10 seconds to check your answer to each question. You will hear each piece ONLY ONCE. Questions 11 to 14 are based on the following dialogue between two passengers on their flight to Beijing. M: Have you heard the broadcast just now? We will shortly be starting our descent into Beijing. The weather is reported to be sunny and warm. W: Yes, it's so exciting. M: Is this your first time to China? W: Yes, we're on our honeymoon. M: Oh, congratulations! W: Thanks. Do you live in Beijing? M: No, but my grandma does. I'm visiting her. Are you over for the Olympics? W: We've got tickets for some track events but we do want to do plenty of sightseeing too. What would you recommend? M: Well, it depends what you're after. Oh, why don't I give you my number and if you'd like some local color, maybe I could help you out? W: Oh, it's very kind of you. M: My pleasure. Here's my business card with my number on it. W: Thank you very much. M: Where are you going after arrival? W: We plan to find a hotel near the Olympic Village. M: Have you made a reservation? W: No. Will the hotels be full? M: I don't know, but don't worry. There are so many hotels in Beijing that you won't have any chance to sleep in the street. Questions 15 to 18 are based on the following dialogue happened in a bookstore. W: May I help you, sir? M: Er, I'm wondering how much this book is. W: There's a price tag on the back page of each book. Have you seen it? M: Yes, I saw it. But I just can't believe my eyes. Is it really $65? W: Well, I'll check it through the scanner…Yes, it's $65. M: Wow! That's a lot of money for a book. W: Yes. Medical texts are usually very expensive. M: Well, I regret choosing medicine as my major now. If I knew this earlier, I might choose to learn mathematics or something else. W : Really? M: No, not really. I'm joking. I love medicine and hate mathematics. Although this book is quite expensive, I have to have it. W: How would you like to pay for it, in cash or by credit card? M: In cash. W: That'll be $ 70.36. M: But you said it was $ 65. W: Well, with tax, it comes to $ 70.36, sir. M: There's a tax even on books? W: I'm afraid so. M: All right, here are two fifties. W: Here's your change, sir. It's $29.64. M: Thanks. W: Have a nice day. Questions 19 to 22 are based on a conversation between two friends. M: Hey, guess what? My company wants me to stay in New York for another half year. W: That's good news ! M: Well, it's good news and bad news. W: Let me hear the bad news first. M: My wife is involved in an important project right now in her company, so she can't come to stay with me. W: Ah, that is the bad news. M: The good news is that my company wants me to move out of my hotel and get an apartment. They figure it'll probably save money in the long run. W: Good deal. Your place is too small and you're always complaining about the noisy environment. M: Yes, but now I have to start looking for a new place. W: Hmm. If it's just for half a year, you'd better sublet. M: What's that? W: It means renting a place from people who are themselves renting from others. Usually it's because they are going away to another city or country and don't live in the place for a short period. One thing good is that you get a place that is already furnished. This saves your money. You don't have to buy furniture. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the following talk on Amsterdam American Hotel. The Amsterdam American Hotel is located at the heart of Amsterdam, in the middle of the famous Leidseplein Square, full of restaurants, bars and theatres. It was built in 1900. It has 6 floors with 175 non-smoking guestrooms. Many of the rooms overlook the Leidseplein Square. This hotel has a very good location, in the center of Amsterdam, close to shopping streets and museums such as Van Gogh Museum and the beautiful Vondel Park. The room rate (that is the price of one room for one day) includes tax and service charge. A booking of 9 rooms or more is considered a group reservation and can enjoy a lower price and a different cancellation policy. Breakfast is charged at $19 per person per day. Check-in time is at 3 p.m. If you may arrive earlier, you'd better reserve the room for the night before. Check-out time is at 12 noon. Hotel kindly requests you to take this time into consideration. If you would like to stay longer and check out later than 12 noon, there will be a charge at $ 35 per room per hour, until 3 p.m. After 3 p.m. another day's room rate will be charged. Questions 11 to 14 are based on the following dialogue between two passengers on their flight to Beijing. What information did the man hear from the broadcast? [A] The plane is going to take off. [B] The plane is arriving in Beijing. [C] It is cloudy in Beijing. [D] The woman is on her honeymoon.