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（Level B - Preliminary） Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes, 30 points) Section A Short Conversations (6 points) Directions: In this section, you will hear 6 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be read 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 1. A. It really has good service.????B. It really has good food. ?? C. The food arrives quickly.????? D. The food doesnt taste good. 2. A. To cancel a tennis game.?????? B. To arrange a dinner party. ?? C. To request some help.????????? D. To make an appointment. 3. A. Tonight.?????????????????????? B. Tomorrow. ?? C. Next week.???????????????????? D. Not mentioned. 4. A. She was delighted.???????????? B. She was relieved. ?? C. She was disappointed.????????? D. She was surprised. 5. A. Cold and cloudy.?B. Cold and rainy.?C. Cold and snowy.?D. Cold and windy. 6. A. Outside a swimming pool.?????? B. Outside a football ground. ?? C. Outside a sports field.??????? D. Outside a skating area. Section B? Long Conversation (4 points)? Directions: In this section, you will hear one long conversation. At the end of the conversation, 4 questions will be asked about what was said. You will hear both the conversation and the questions 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 7.? A. At the train station.???????????????? B. At the airport. ??? C. At the coach station.???????????????? D. At a travel agency. 8.? A. Suddenly, she fell ill.????? ???????? B. Her flight was overbooked. ??? C. Her ticket was