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The listening test for the Grade 1 examination is about to begin. Listen carefully to the

directions. You will not be permitted to ask questions during the test.

This test has four parts. All of the questions in these four parts are multiple-choice

questions. For each question, choose the best answer from among the four choices written

in your test booklet. On your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark your

answer. You are permitted to take notes for every part of this listening test.

Now, here are the directions for Part 1 . In this part, you will hear 1 0 dialogues, No. 1

through No. 1 0 . Each dialogue will be followed by one question. For each question, you

will have 1 0 seconds to choose the best answer and mark your answer on your answer

sheet. The dialogue and the question will be given only once. Now, let's begin.

( *=,Hi A **=,Hi B *=31:tt A * * = 31: ' ti 8 )

*No.1

**: Your bicycle's falling apart, Stella!

*: *: : I know it looks awful, Dave, but it works OK.

**: Why don't you get another one?

*: *: : Well, my husband's being transferred to Nevada next month. If I do buy a better one,

I ' d rather wait until after we've moved.

**: Are you sure? I have a friend who wants to get rid of her bike. It's like new, and she's

only asking $ 5 0 for it.

*: *: : Really? OK, give me her number. I ' d hate to pass up what could be a good deal.

*Question: What do we learn about the woman?

*: *: N o . 2

ft : Is this really a recording of your band, Felix? It sounds more like a train wreck!

**: Gee, glad you like it, Mom. So, do you think we could use the basement for practice

once a week?

ft : I think that racket might bother the neighbors. It depends whether you can keep the noise

down.

**: There's soundproofing material in the place we're using now. We could probably get

something similar to use in the basement.

ft : Well, in that case, I guess I can live with it once a week.

*:*:Question: What does the son say he will do?

**No.3

*: Hey, Tina, are you done with your graduate school applications?

ft : Well, I submitted three, but I've decided to add one more at the last minute.

*: In case the others tum you down?

ft : No. Actually, the fourth school just really appealed to me.

*: I thought you did a lot of research before choosing the first three.

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ft : I did. But I've been rethinking the type of career I want, and this last school might be my

best bet.

* : Well, I hope you get accepted.

**Question: What do we learn about the woman?

ft N o . 4

ft ft : Giles, do you know what's happening about the issue of smoking on campus?

* : Y e s . I spoke to the dean this morning, and a new policy will be implemented.

ft ft : How will it differ from the present one?

* : Well, there won't be any designated smoking areas any more, and all buildings will be

made nonsmoking. From January, fines will be imposed on violators.

ft ft : So what about us faculty members smoking in our offices?

* : I ' m afraid that'll be a casualty of the new policy. It might be difficult to enforce, though!

ftQuestion: What does the man imply about the new policy?

*No.5

ft ft : Keith, I need your opinion.

* * : Sure, Leila.

ft ft : I just got my annual evaluation. Lots of positive comments, but I was passed over for

promotion again.

* * : What about other staff who were hired at the same time as you?

ft ft : If they're still here, they've all moved up already. As it happens, they're all men.

* * : I see. Well, ifthere aren't any complaints about your work, perhaps you need to be a bit

more upfront about your expectations.

ft ft : I guess I can try.

*Question: What does the man suggest the woman do?

**No.6

ft : Honey, did you fix the cracked showerhead in the guest bathroom?

* : I had a look at it. It seems to be working fine, so I didn't bother changing it.

ft : But my sister's coming to stay on Friday, remember?

* : How could I forget?

ft : Right. And you know what she's like. I don't want to give her a reason to complain.

* : You really shouldn't take any notice of her comments, you know.

**Question: Why is the woman concerned?

ft ft N o . 7

ft : What's with the limping, Mark?

* * : Just a little knee injury. It happened at basketball training on Saturday.

ft : You're not getting any younger, you know. You should slow down a bit.

* * : N o w a y ! This is a wake-up call.

ft : You think you should actually do more training?

* * : It probably wouldn't have happened if I had more muscle protecting the joint. I need to

do some weight training. I think I'll sign up at a gym.

ft : I give up!

ftftQuestion: What is the woman's opinion?

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ft N o . 8

*: Our company's Internet connection is so slow! I can't get anything done.

ft ft : It's terrible, isn't it? I read U . S . Internet speed ranks 25th in the world. And the rank's

dropping every year.

*: It's not surprising. There have been so many mergers recently that competition between

providers is virtually nonexistent. Prices go up and speed stays the same.

ft ft : It doesn't bode well for economic recovery. Not having fast Internet prevents

businesses from competing globally.

*: Just one more reason the U . S . is lagging behind Asia and Europe.

ftQuestion: What is the man's opinion?

*No.9

**= Neela, did you see the e-mail from management?

ft : Yeah, I can't believe the Domestic Development department is taking over our new game

prototype.

**= Especially since the game is supposed to be sold exclusively overseas.

ft : I know the International Development department is small, but why even have us if

they're not going to let us do the work?

**= Exactly. Well, Domestic Development will have their work cut out dealing with

international specifications and requirements.

ft : I agree. But what do you think is behind this move? I hope it's not a sign we're being

phased out.

**= I doubt it. It's probably because we're still working on the update of the Space Titans

game.

ft : But that's only because we've been waiting to get the results of the user tests. They knew

up front it would take at least 90 days.

**= I think you're worrying too much. Maybe they're trying to do us a favor by taking the

pressure off a bit.

ft : I hope you're right, but I think we should arrange a meeting and let them know we can

handle the work.

*Question: Why is the woman concerned?

**No.10

*: Hey, Judy.

ft : Hey, guys. Thanks for coming over. I need to talk to you about something.

ft ft : What's up?

ft : Jonathan lost his job last month.

ft ft : Arlene's husband? Not again!

ft : I ' m afraid so. I can't believe my daughter chose such a loser for a husband. He took

another day off without getting permission, so they fired him.

*: And I guess Arlene can't work with the baby to take care of.

ft : Well, that's the problem. The baby takes up all her time.

ft ft : Will Jonathan get unemployment insurance?

ft : I think so, but it won't be enough to cover living expenses. He's already falling behind on

rent and other bills. They may have to move back home with us again.

*= Well, kids are moving back into their parents' homes all over the country. It's not just you.

ft : I suppose so. Listen, I hate to ask, but I was wondering if you could lend me about a

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thousand dollars so I could help them out.

*= Look, Judy. Arlene's our niece. We'll just give you the money. Just make sure it goes

directly to her. We don't want it to be used on Jonathan's motorcycle again.

*= I don't know how to thank you guys.

**Question: What does the man imply?

Here are the directions for Part 2. In this part, you will hear five passages, (A) through (E).

Each passage will be followed by two questions, No. 11 through No. 2 0 . For each question, you

will have 1 0 seconds to choose the best answer and mark your answer on your answer sheet.

The passage and the questions will be given only once. Now, let's begin.

**(A) Saving Snakes

The United Kingdom's only poisonous snake, the adder, is in danger of extinction.

Loss of habitat has led to smaller and more isolated populations. Scientists say one result has

been inbreeding, which leads to a lack of genetic diversity. This is thought to be causing an

increasing number of birth defects, such as missing eyes and abnormal spines. These defects

make survival difficult for the snakes. Although they could be caused by other factors, such as

malnutrition and disease, studies of rattlesnakes in the U.S. have established a clear link

between inbreeding and birth defects.

In order to increase genetic diversity in adder populations, scientists are planning to

create wildlife corridors that will allow isolated populations to mix. Wildlife corridors are

narrow strips of habitat that link bigger natural habitats separated by roads or other human

development. For populations surrounded by heavily built-up urban areas, however, this may

be impossible. In such cases, adders would have to be actively transported between

populations. Such relocation, however, comes with its own risk. Introducing new DNA may

alter characteristics that an indigenous group has developed to adapt to its local environment.

Even so, experts believe relocation may be the best chance for the adder.

*Questions

*No. 11 What do scientists think is posing a threat to adders?

*No. 1 2 What is one way scientists hope to protect adders?

**(B) Immigrant Workers

In this age of globalization, the number of immigrant workers in developed countries

has risen sharply. This is despite the fact that governments of countries popular with

immigrants have made it increasingly difficult for foreign workers to enter legally. These

governments have understandable doubts about the desirability of this population influx, but

what about the nations the immigrants leave behind? In fact, many such nations have been

actively encouraging citizens to return home, believing their talents, skills, and hard work can

aid economic development.

One of the most aggressive campaigns has been started by Ecuador. President Rafael

Correa, who himself spent many years living abroad, made bringing Ecuador's citizens home

a central feature in his election campaign. He initiated a program called "Welcome Home" in

2007. In addition to offering financial incentives to returnees, the Ecuadorian government has

been advertising on the radio and on billboards in the U . S . It has also established offices that

offer advice to those who want to return. As a result, the number of Ecuadorians returning

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permanently from the U . S . has risen dramatically since this campaign began.

*Questions

*No. 13 What do many nations feel about their citizens who are living abroad?

*No. 14 What is one feature of the program initiated in Ecuador in 2007?

*(C) Finding Food

With food prices rising and the growing demand for organic and locally-grown

produce, some people are turning to the wild for their food. Foraging, or the gathering of food

from the wild, is recession-friendly and becoming increasingly popular. Gathering wild

ingredients, such as blackberries and crabs, is not only free but also increases the nutritional

value of people's diets. A common wild plant called wood sorrel, for example, contains three

times as much iron as spinach. In Portland, Oregon, which is known for its gourmet cuisine,

some top chefs are harvesting wild ingredients for their dishes.

Foraging for food does have its dangers, however. It is essential only to use items

that can be positively identified as safe. Most inedible items will cause only mild illness, but

some, such as certain mushrooms, can be fatal. Foraging is also time-consuming, and there is

no guarantee of success. In addition, gathering wild food can deplete natural resources,

threatening the food security of birds, deer, and other wildlife. For this reason, it is important

that those who forage do so responsibly.

**Questions

**No. 15 What is one result of foraging?

**No. 1 6 What should people who forage be aware of?

*(D) William-Henry Ireland

In 1795, a London teenager named William-Henry Ireland secretly wrote several

poems and a full-length play in the style of William Shakespeare. Under the pretense of

having found the works in an old trunk, Ireland convinced the British public his creations

were written by the great playwright himself. But Ireland's original goal was much simpler

than trying to fool the public. All he wanted to do was please his father, who loved

Shakespeare's work and had longed for a specimen of the playwright's handwriting. The idea

of finding lost works by Shakespeare was powerfully seductive. This was true not only for

Ireland's father, but also for the numerous literary experts who declared the manuscripts

authentic.

Suspicions about the documents mounted, however, and Ireland eventually confessed

his deception. Instead of being ashamed, he was actually rather proud of his creations. But if

he expected praise for his brilliance, he was to be disappointed. The experts who had judged

the works to be authentic reacted with outrage, and one even called for Ireland to be hanged.

As for his father, he was unable to believe his son could write so well and went to his grave

insisting the manuscripts were genuine.

**Questions

**No.17 Why did William-Henry Ireland create the fake works?

* * N o . 18 What happened after Ireland confessed?

* * ( E ) The Chocolate Code

Cacao beans, the raw material for chocolate, are among the world's most widely

traded commodities. The cacao trees that produce them, however, have long been vulnerable

to disease. Since 2008, two teams sponsored by rival U.S. chocolate makers have been

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attempting to identify the entire DNA sequence of the cacao tree. Both teams have

independently announced they are confident of success. The resulting genetic maps could be

used to develop new disease-resistant or higher-yielding cacao varieties.

Unlike other cases of genetic mapping of agricultural products, both teams plan to

make the genetic data freely available. The teams hope the data will assist researchers who are

attempting to breed improved cacao varieties. The only restriction is that companies that use

the data will not be able to patent any discoveries they make as a direct result. This would

include any individual genes they managed to identify. Naturally, chocolate makers expect to

benefit by getting a more reliable supply of beans. In addition, cacao farmers, whose survival

depends on healthy plants, hope the new varieties will lead to increased profits.

**Questions

* * N o . 19 What have U . S . chocolate makers been trying to do?

* * N o . 20 What do the two teams say about their research?

Here are the directions for Part 3. In this part, you will hear five passages, (F) through (J). The

passages represent real-life situations and may contain sound effects. Each passage will have one

question, No. 2 1 through No. 2 5 . Before each passage, you will have 1 0 seconds to read the

situation and question written in your test booklet. After you hear the passage, you will have 1 0

seconds to choose the best answer and mark your answer on your answer sheet. The passage will

be given only once. Now, let's begin.

*(F) You have 1 0 seconds to read the situation and Question No. 2 1 .

* * H i , it's Jen Walters. The store manager asked me to inform all our cashiers that we've

been getting some counterfeit bills lately. The police think there's a counterfeiting ring here in

town, because the bills are turning up in other stores, too. They're going to offer free training

sessions on how to spot fake bills, and the store manager wants all cashiers to attend. The

sessions will be held at the Town Hall from three to five this Wednesday and from 1 2 to two

on Friday. If you can't make either of those days, call the police station and speak to Officer

Madison. He's trying to arrange additional sessions for next week. I ' m planning to go on

Wednesday, so I can give you a ride if you'd like.

*Now mark your answer on your answer sheet.

*(G) You have 1 0 seconds to read the situation and Question No. 22.

* * I ' m going to be honest, there's no way I can do everything on your budget. You'll have

to decide what you want me to take care of and consider doing the easier stuff like painting

yourself. We could smarten up the kitchen by replacing the cabinets, but that would eat up

most of your budget, so I suggest putting it on hold for now. Now, I know the deck is high on

your list, but the work there is really cosmetic, not structural. If you're planning to put the

house on the market, it would make more sense to use the money you have to finish the

basement. An extra bedroom down there would add to the value of the property. Other than

that, some of the floorboards in the living room will need replacing sometime, but you can

probably wait before doing that.

*Now mark your answer on your answer sheet.

*(H) You have 1 0 seconds to read the situation and Question No. 2 3 .

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 *This is Geraldine Carson from Global Staffing. Three companies are interested in meeting

you. Blake International is on the hunt for a manager for their South American sales

department, so you'd be able to use your Spanish language skills. It would mean relocating to

Buenos Aires, though. Next, there's NasTech, which is hoping to expand operations in Europe

and is seeking someone to take charge of that. It's a big responsibility, but your knowledge of

Spain and France would be a big plus. You'd be based in their head office in San Francisco.

Finally, Zentronix is looking for someone to head up their domestic sales department here in

Los Angeles. Call me so that I can set up introductions with any of the companies you're

interested in. Or, if none of these match your requirements, I ' l l try and come up with some

alternatives.

*Now mark your answer on your answer sheet.

**(I) You have 1 0 seconds to read the situation and Question No. 24.

'tr 'tr l ' v e read your first draft. I ' d pass you if you went with this, but I wouldn't give you

better than a B . Your main argument, that the Freemasons had significant influence on early

American political thought, is not very well supported. Basically, the weakness of your

sources is the problem. You're trying to substantiate your argument with a few isolated

examples, but the sources you've chosen don't fully support your position. I've put together

some alternative sources to help you come up with better evidence. It's up to you to use them

in a way that strengthens your argument enough to ensure a higher grade. Of course, if you

have the time, you could also shift gears entirely. You could still do something related to the

Freemasons, but with a different argument that would be more easily backed up by the

literature.

**Now mark your answer on your answer sheet.

'tr(J) You have 1 0 seconds to read the situation and Question No. 2 5 .

* Hey Greg, it's Phil. I guess the problem with your car is that the engine's either not getting

fuel or not getting electricity. The first thing you should check is the battery. If that has plenty

of juice, it may be a problem with the starter. If you tum the key and hear a loud click but then

nothing happens, get under the hood and make sure the connections to the starter are OK. If

there's no click when you tum the key, you'll probably need to have a new starter relay put in.

If you can hear the engine tum over, but it doesn't actually start, you might have a problem

with your fuel pump. Either way, you'll need to call out a mechanic. I wish I lived closer so

that I could take a look at it myself. Anyway, let me know how it goes.

'tr Now mark your answer on your answer sheet.

Finally, here are the directions for Part 4. In this part, you will hear an interview. The

interview will be followed by two questions, No. 26 and No. 2 7 . For each question, you will

have 1 0 seconds to choose the best answer and mark your answer on your answer sheet.

The interview and the questions will be given only once.

Now, let's listen to the interview. This is an interview with Kelly Haavaldsrud, a singer

who performs in musicals in Japan.

Interviewer (I): Good afternoon, welcome to the studio, Kelly.

Kelly Haavaldsrud (KH): Thank you. It's nice to be here.

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I: Great to have you here. How did you become involved in performing in musicals?

KH: I was, performing as a singer, a wedding singer, and I was singing on the phone to

kids . . .

I: Uh huh.

KH: . . . for a job and singing in bars, in a rock band, and I met some people that were in a

theater, community theater group called Tokyo International Players.

I: Are there any particular difficulties about performing in Japan?

KH: I think for me it's probably about getting people to come and see us more than anything.

Because we do English language in Japan, trying to get your Japanese friends to come and see

you, especially if their English is not so great, it's kind of hard.

I: How well do you think Broadway musicals translate into Japanese from a cultural

perspective?

KH: Ah, I think some musicals don't translate that well because they're based on maybe

something, some aspect of the culture that the Japanese aren't familiar with, or maybe they,

they've never heard of.

I: Uh-huh.

KH: I think dark-themed musicals that are maybe a little more serious don't maybe go over

so well in Japan. For example, Rent, which is set in the gay community and is about AIDS

and not being accepted by your community around you. I don't think things like that go over

quite so well in Japan in my experience.

I: Interesting.

KH: Yeah. But there are other musicals I think that translate really well. Especially ones that

are fantastical, you know maybe like Beauty and the Beast or Cats, you know things that are

universal that people can use their imagination and they can understand the, the, you know the,

the storyline easily.

I: Now, you also sing professionally. Are there any differences between performing as an

amateur and a professional?

KH: I ' d like to say that there's absolutely no difference at all. And most of the time I do feel

that. When I ' m singing professionally, you know, I put a lot of effort and rehearsal into it, and

I do exactly the same for the volunteer stuff. But I have to say also with the volunteer stuff it's

more of a labor of love, so if you don't enjoy it you shouldn't be doing it, you know, but I

love to sing, so I actually think I put more time and energy into my volunteer stuff than I do

into the, the jobs, you know. And also the, the singing for, for money is fairly repetitive, you

know, you're doing weddings or kids' songs on the phone, or performing your rock songs in a

bar, it's, you kind of get used to it, and you get into a kind of automatic mode . . .

I: Uh-huh, uh-huh.

KH: . . . whereas with the, the community theater it's always changing and it's always

challenging, and I kind of like that. And I put more effort into it.

I: Thank you so much, Kelly.

KH: You're welcome.

**Questions

* * N o . 26 According to Kelly, how are Broadway musicals received by audiences in Japan?

* * N o . 27 What does Kelly say about the performing she does?

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