事實狀況題
　　事實狀況題是指根據原文中提供的信息（同義詞）尋找相對應的正確答案。在答題之前應分析四個選項相互之間的聯系，通過其之間的差異或共性找出線索是解題之妙方。
　　【例1】 2000.6
　　M: How are you getting on with your essay, Mary? I’m having a real hard time with mine.
　　W: After two sleepless nights, I’m finally through with it.
　　Q: What do we learn from this conversation?
　　A) The man thought the essay was easy.
　　B) They both had a hard time writing the essay.
　　C) The woman thought the essay was easy.
　　D) Neither of them has finished the assignment yet.
　　【預測】 選項都提到essay，聽時一定注意關于雙方essay的看法。
　　【解析】 兩人對話均對這個論文發表意見“having a real hard time（費了九牛二虎之力）”、“two sleepless nights（熬了兩個通宵）”，可見兩者都覺得論文難寫，與B答案相對應。A、C與原文相反。女士說“I’m finally through with it”表示已經寫完，故排除D。
　　【例2】 2000.6
　　W: Where did you say you found this bag?
　　M: It was lying under a big tree between the park and the apartment building.
　　Q: Where did the man find the bag?
　　A) In the park. B) Between two buildings.
　　C) In his apartment. D) Under a huge tree.
　　【解析】 原文中男士說到包的位置是在樹下，所以選D。樹的位置“between the park and the apartment building”可知A、B、C均為錯誤選項。
　　1. A) The weather is mild compared to the past years.
　　B) They are having the coldest winter ever.
　　C) The weather will soon get warmer.
　　D) The weather may get ever colder.
　　2. A) A mystery story.
　　B) The hiring of a shop assistant.
　　C) The search for a reliable witness.
　　D) An unsolved case of robbery.
　　3. A) Quality paper.
　　B) A typewriter.
　　C) A bookshelf.
　　D) Some stocks.
　　4. A) He was late for school on the first day.
　　B) He had a funny face.
　　C) He was the first person she met at school.
　　D) He liked to show off in class.
　　5. A) She can’t put up with the noise.
　　B) She wants to save money to buy the piano.
　　C) The present apartment is too expensive.
　　D) She has found a job in neighboring area.
　　6. A) The woman rejected the man’s apology.
　　B) The woman appreciated the man’s offer.
　　C) The man had forgotten the whole thing.
　　D) The man had hurt the woman’s feelings.
　　7. A) He needs another job as research assistant.
　　B) He asked Professor Williams for assistance.
　　C) He assists Professor Williams with his teaching.
　　D) He is doing research with Professor Williams.
　　8. A) The man went to a wrong check-in counter.
　　B) The man has just missed his flight.
　　C) The plane will leave at 9:14.
　　D) The plane’s departure time remains unknown.
　　9. A) It’s only for rent, not for sale. B) It’s not as good as advertised.
　　C) It’s being redecorated. D) It’s no longer available.
　　10.A) She contacts her parents occasionally.
　　B) She phones her parents regularly at weekends.
　　C) She visits her parents at weekends when the fares are down.
　　D) She often calls her parents regardless of the rates.
　　1. 【選D】原文重現 2000.6
　　W: It’s so cold. We haven’t had such a severe winter for so long, have we?
　　M: Yes, the forecast says it’s going to get worse before it warms up.
　　Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
　　2. 【選D】原文重現 2000.6
　　M: You were seen hanging about the store on the night when it was robbed, weren’t you?
　　W: Me? You must have made a mistake. I was at home that night.
　　Q: What are they talking about?
　　聽力詞匯擴展：
　　hang about 閑蕩；聚在……臨近 hang back 猶豫，躊躇，畏縮不前
　　hang on 抓緊不放；堅持下去 hang up 把……掛起來
　　3. 【選A】原文重現
　　W: I’m looking for quality paper to type my essay. I don’t see any on the shelf.
　　M: I saw some in the stock room this morning. I’ll go and check.
　　Q: What does the woman want?
　　聽力詞匯擴展：
　　look for 尋找 look in 順便看望，順便訪問
　　look out 當心；注意 look up （在詞典參考書中）查尋
　　4. 【選A】原文重現
　　M: Do you know James? He’s in your class.
　　W: Certainly. In fact, He was the first person I got to know in my class. I still remember the look on his face when he showed up late on the first day of school.
　　Q: Why did the woman remember James so well?
　　聽力詞匯擴展：
　　show up 使顯現 show off 炫耀，賣弄
　　show in 領入，領進來 show...around... 帶領（某人）參觀……
　　5. 【選A】原文重現 2001.6
　　M: I hear you are moving into a new apartment soon?
　　W: Yes, but it is more expensive. My present neighbor plays the piano all night long.
　　Q: Why is the woman moving?
　　6. 【選D】原文重現 2002.1
　　M: Juana, I am awfully sorry. I didn’t mean to hurt you. Shall we have a beer and forget the whole thing?
　　W: Ok, we can drop it this time. But don’t do it again.
　　Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
　　7. 【選C】原文重現 2002.1
　　W: John, are you doing research for Professor Williams this semester?
　　M: Actually, I am working as his teaching assistant.
　　Q: What does the man mean?
　　8. 【選D】原文重現 2002.6
　　M: Is this the check-in counter for flight 914 to Los Angeles?
　　W: Yes. But I’m sorry the flight is delayed because of a minor mechanical problem. Please wait for further notice.
　　Q: What do we learn from this conversation?
　　聽力詞匯擴展：
　　wait for 等候 wait on 服侍（某人）
　　wait up for 為……而等候著睡不著
　　9. 【選D】原文重現 2003.1
　　W: Good afternoon. I’m calling to inquire about the four-bedroom house you advertised in the newspaper.
　　M: I’m sorry, but it’s already sold.
　　Q: What do we learn about the house from the conversation?
　　聽力詞匯擴展：
　　inquire about 詢問，打聽
　　inquire after 問起（某人）的健康情況
　　inquire for 詢問（商店、地點等）
　　10. 【選B】原文重現 2003.1
　　M: Do you still keep in touch with your parents regularly after all these years?
　　W: Yes, of course. I call them at weekends when the rates are down fifty percent.
　　Q: What do we learn about the woman from the conversation?