What are the speakers talking about?

Who is Monica Stansfield?

What is the subject of John’s works? 

2.

Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension (15 Points)Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.Section ADirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues.There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.1.

Where did the woman go at the weekend?

8.

How much will the man cost?

Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversation.There are 2 recorded conversations in it.After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times.When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Conversation 16.

What did John enjoy doing in his childhood?

（ ）13. His secretary stays in the office helping her boss to deal with some daily routine.

Conversation 29.