Unit 4 test Next

Directions: Click on the speaker to the left to start playing the audio recordings Parts I, II and III. They will be played continuously. Once the recording starts playiplease do NOT click on either the speaker icon or the 'Unit Quiz' link in the menu above. Otherwise, you may lose the chance of hearing the complete recording.

Part I

Directions: Listen to the short dialogs, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.

1. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)

2. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)

3. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)

A. They are taking photos.

B. They are barbecuing.

C. They are playing with the woman's sister.

D. They are looking at photos.

A. The man's mom will always scold him when he and his brother fight. B. The man's mom will always scold his brother when they fight.

C. The woman's sister is very naughty.

D. The woman sometimes fights with her little sister.

A. The woman thinks parents shouldn't allow children to watch TV at all. B. The man's child is a couch potato.

C. The woman's child doesn't like watching TV.

D. The man encourages his child to work out to reduce the time spending on TV.

4. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)

5. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)

Part II

A. Husband and wife.

B. Daughter and father.

C. Mother and son.

D. Two colleagues.

A. One had better forget the divorce.

B. One should find a new spouse as early as possible.

C. Divorce is very painful.

D. Divorce is not very painful.

Directions: Listen to the passage three times. When the passage is read for

the first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read the second time, fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you hear. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10, write down either the exact words you hear or the main points in your own words. When the passage is read the third time, check your answers.

In a powerful new Mercedes a married couple are driving along a highway (1)wheel 60 miles per hour, the wife behind the (2)tone . Her husband suddenly looks over at her. From the (3)and the (4)expression of his voice on his face, it's obvious he's enjoying this moment. He says, \(5)Honey , I've got a surprise for you. I know we've divorce been married for 20 years, but I want a (6).\speed The wife says nothing, but slowly increases the (7)He then says, \(8)

to 70 mph. .\Again the wife stays quiet, but speeds up as her rage increases. \The wife speeds up to 80 mph.

He says, \By now she's up to 90 mph. \(9)

.\The wife slowly starts to veer toward a bridge.

This makes him a bit nervous, so he says, \there anything you want?\The wife says, \(10).\\

Seconds before they slam into the bridge at a speed of 100 mph, the wife smiles and says, \

Part III

Directions: Listen to the following recording, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.

1. What is the passage mainly about?

2. How will children view the man their single mother is dating if she says

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3. How can single parents benefit from advice?

4. According to the passage, which of the following is true in the case of a divorce?

A. Children are sadder than parents. B. Parents are sadder than children.

C. Younger children have more problems than older children.

A. The importance of remarriage. B. The reasons for a remarriage.

C. Ways of preparing for a blended family. D. Children's problems in a blended family.

A. They will find the man threatening. B. They will leave home.

C. They will treat the man as a friend. D. They will be eager to have a new father.

A. They can make up their minds to find a new spouse quickly. B. They can see the issue from a new angle.

C. They will understand their former spouse better. D. They can give their new spouse a surprise.