Long Conversations
Directions：In this section，you will hear 2 long conversations.At the end of each conversation，some questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken 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.
Conversation One
A.Group work：Please discuss the following issue in small groups.When a student wants to rent an apartment while studying abroad，he is likely to consider the following factors：
The surroundings of the place
Monthly rent
Now work in small groups and try to find out some other factors.
B.Listening
Directions：First study the words and expressions in the table below.Then listen to the conversation and select the best answer to each question.
★Glossary
1）vacancy［ˈveɪkənsi］n.空房
2）cut corners 节省开支
3）lease［liːs］n.租约
4）sauna［ˈsɔːnə］n.桑拿浴
5）adjacent［əˈdʒeɪsnt］adj.邻近的
1）A.To check the apartment.
B.To rent an apartment.
C.To pay the deposit.
D.To sign a lease with the lady.
2）A.A recreation area and a swimming pool.
B.Tennis courts and a recreation area.
C.Saunas and basketball courts.
D.Basketball courts and a swimming pool.
3）A.He has to wash dishes himself.
B.He doesn’t need to sign a lease.
C.He has to share the cost with his girlfriend.
D.He doesn’t need to pay too much deposit.(https://www.daowen.com)
Conversation Two
A.Pair Work：Please discuss the following questions with your partner.
1）What is your major？Do you like it or not？Why？
2）What factors do you consider important when you choose your major？
B.Listening
Directions：First study the words and expressions in the table below.Then listen to the conversation and select the best answer to each question.
★Glossary
1）ecology［ɪˈkɑːlədʒi］n.生态学
2）elective［ɪˈlɛktɪv］n.选修课程
3）gainful［ˈɡeɪnfl］adj.有利益的
4）BA文学学士
5）BS理学学士
6）buck［bʌk］n.（美）钱，元
7）bulletin board［ˈbʊlətɪn bɔːrd］布告牌；电子公告栏
4）A.Compulsory courses. B.The courses of Ecology.
C.Elective courses. D.The courses of Business Administration.
5）A.Because she needs it for her BSprogram.
B.Because it’s an elective for her.
C.Because she will work for a green company.
D.Because it seems interesting and important.
6）A.Forty dollars. B.Under thirty dollars.
C.Forty⁃five dollars. D.Under thirty⁃five dollars.
7）A.He has chosen business administration to be his major.
B.He feels many majors have a lot of promise to make money.
C.He’d like to use a second⁃hand textbook.
D.He really enjoys university life.