1. The passage gives a general description of an invasive insect, HWA.

　　2. Hemlock is a hallmark of southern Appalachia's national parks.

　　3. The invasive insect, known as the hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), is from Japan.

　　4. The key to killing the HWA is to catch it early and act quickly.

　　5. An infected tree usually dies immediately.

　　6. The Hemlock in the U.S. will be saved from HWA soon.

　　7. The long term, best way to control the pests HWA is spraying.

　　8. Since 1951 the HWA has spread to more than________.

　　9. Releasing one species of non-native bug to kill another could create________.

　　10. It will take several different insects operating year-round to________.

　　Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)

　　Section A

　　Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more 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. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.

　　11. [A] 1016.

　　[B] 1060.

　　[C] 508.

　　[D] 580.

　　12. [A] Father and daughter.

　　[B] Uncle and niece.

　　[C] Aunt and nephew.

　　[D] Cousins.

　　13. [A] She wasn't invited.

　　[B] She wasn't ready to come.

　　[C] She altered her decision.

　　[D] She forgot the invitation.

　　14. [A] The door needs repairing.

　　[B] He had lost all his keys.

　　[C] He couldn't open the door.

　　[D] He wanted the woman to help him.

　　15. [A] She's rather happy to hear so.

　　[B] She's disappointed to hear so.

　　[C] She's unhappy to hear so.

　　[D] She's surprised to hear so.

　　16. [A] He thought it was a good car.

　　[B] He thought it was too noisy.

　　[C] He thought there was something wrong with the car.

　　[D] H didn't like it.

　　17. [A] In a car.

　　[B] In a train.

　　[C] In a ship.

　　[D] In a plane.

　　18. [A] She'll go to the concert.

　　[B] She'll have a meeting.

　　[C] She'll watch her neighbor's children.

　　[D] She'll visit her neighbor.

　　Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　19. [A] The early history of bookbinding.

　　[B] How old books become valuable.

　　[C] Economical ways to protect old books.

　　[D] Why some books decay.

　　20. [A] They are often handled improperly by readers.

　　[B] The paper is destroyed by chemicals.

　　[C] The ink used in printing damages the paper.

　　[D] The glue used in the binding loses its strength.

　　21. [A] They are difficult to read.

　　[B] They are slowly falling apart.

　　[C] They were not made from wood pulp.

　　[D] They should be stored in a cold place.

　　22. [A] Get some books for the man to look at.

　　[B] Ask the man to look over her notes.

　　[C] Continue her research in the library.

　　[D] Find more information on how books are preserved.

　　Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　23. [A] Which major the woman will be choosing.

　　[B] An anthropology course the woman is taking.

　　[C] How to find a job in publishing.

　　[D] Which anthropology professors the man recommends.

　　24. [A] It is not as difficult as she had thought it would be.

　　[B] She would like her professor to explain it more clearly.

　　[C] She took a class on it last semester.

　　[D] Her professor will write a book on it soon.