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TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS(2009) -GRADE EIGHT- PART Ⅰ LISTENING COMPREHENSION（25 MIN） TIME LIMIT: 115 MIN SECTION A MINI-LECTURE In this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening to the mini-lecture, please complete the gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Make sure the word(s) you fill in is(are) both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking. You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task. Now listen to the mini-lecture. When it is over, you will be given THREE minutes to check your work. SECTION B INTERVIEW In this section you will hear ONE interview. The interview will be divided into TWO parts. At the end of each part, five questions will be asked about what was said. Both the interview and the questions will be spoken ONCE ONLY. After each question there will be a ten-second pause. During the pause, you should read the four choices of [A], [B], [C], and [D], and mark the best answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO. You have THIRTY seconds to preview the questions. Now, listen to Part One of the interview. [A] It was founded in 1942. [B] It aims to develop writing skills. It is located in California. [D] The location of its branches. [A] To maximize its interests. [B] To improve one’s public speaking skills. To improve people’s mental health. [D] To help people to become sociable. [A] Toastmasters was originally set up to train speaking skills. Toastmasters only accepts prospective professional speakers. Toastmasters accepts members from the general public. Toastmasters is an exclusive club for professional speakers. [A] Becoming familiar with various means of communication. Learning how to deliver messages in an organized way. Becoming aware of audience expectations. Learning how to get along with friends. [A] Listening to others’ opinions. [B] Waiting for your turn to speak. [C] Speak out your ideas in an o