Q: Will the Presentation Be Held Here Or on the Fourth Floor?

Dictation #8

Part2 #1

Q: Will the presentation be held here or on the fourth floor?

A: Yes, the presentation was postponed.

B: No, I could not hear.

C:It's scheduled to be held on this floor.

Part2 #2

Q: Why was this photo copier marked down?

A:I have no idea.

B: I suppose so.

C: He is a remarkable person.

Part2 #3

Q: This new model should sell well, shouldn't it?

A: Yes, I should.

B: Yes, I feel well.

C:Yes, the price is reasonable.

Part 3 #1

M: Are you ready to go?

W: No. I have to sign these documents before I can leave. There are twenty of them.

M: OK. I'll go to pick up Kathy at the station and come back in a quarter of an hour. Is that OK with you?

Question1=Why is the woman NOT ready yet?

(A) She has to attend a meeting.(B) She has work she must finish.

Question2=Where will the man go now?

(A) His home.(B) Restaurant.(C) Station.(D) Toilet.

Question3=How much more time does the woman need before going out?

(A) Ten minutes.(B) Fifteen minutes.

Part 3 #2

Question1=W: What did you think of my report?

M: Well, it was full of ambiguous expressions and I couldn't figure out what you were trying to say.

W: I suppose I'll have to amend it after reviewing your comments.

Question1=What does the man think of the report?

(A) He does not understand it(B) He hasn't read it yet.

Question2=What is the problem with the report?

(A) It is too long.(B) It is full of typing mistakes.

Question3=What will the woman do with the report?

(A) She will rewrite it.(B) She will shorten it.

Part 4 #1

Good afternoon, passengers. Thank you for traveling with City Metro. While you are waiting for the train, we'd like to give some advice for your safety and comfort. Smoking isnot permitted in the Metro and in stations. Please do not stand near the edge of the platform. If your belongings have fallen on to the tracks, never try to pick them up. Ask staff for assistance.

Please keep loose clothing and luggage clear of elevator doors. Please take extra care with children on escalators. Fold buggies and please be careful when you step on or off an escalator, especially when you are carrying luggage.

Be aware that pickpocketsoperate in busy hours.

You may find that traveling is easier and more comfortable outside of the 'rush hour.’ It's from eight to nine thirty and five to six, from Monday to Friday.

Follow the instruction of our trained staff in the unlikely event of an emergency. Thank you and enjoy your trip.

Question1=Where is this announcement most probably being given?

(A) Department store.(B) Hospital.(C) Airport.(D) Station.

Question2=According to the notice, which of the following is allowed?

(A) Smoking on a platform.(B) Using a baby stroller on an escalator.

Question3=What do passengers have to do if they drop a bag on the track?

(A) Pick it up themselves.(B) Ask station workers for help.

Part 4 #2

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Don't miss this opportunity to reserve your beautiful home. Reservations are limited, so contact us as soon as possible. If you're in the market to buy, this is the time! Call Land Park Realtors at 707-456-9123.

Question1=What is this advertisement for?

(A) Renting a house.(B) Renting an apartment.

Question2=What does this ad not mention?

(A) School locations.(B) Shopping convenience.

Question3=How long does it take from this place to downtown?

(A) Less than 10 minutes by any route.(B) Less than 10 minutes by expressway.