1. M: Hi, Susan! Have you finished reading the book Professor Johnson recommended? W: Oh, I haven' t read it through the way I read a novel. I just read a few chapters which interested me. Q: What does the woman mean? A) She seldom reads books from c
1. M: Christmas is round the corner and I'm looking for a gift for my girlfriend. Any suggestions? W: Well, you have to tell me something about your girlfriend first. Also, what's your budget? Q: What does the woman want the man to do? A) Plan his bu
1. M: How about joining me for a cup of coffee? W: I'd love to, but I'm exhausted. I was up till 3 this morning, writing a paper for my literature class. Q: Why does the woman decline the man's invitation? A)She wants to get some sleep. B)She needs t
1. W: I' m sure the Smiths' new house is somewhere on the street, but I don't know exactly where it is. M: But I'm told it's two blocks from their old home. Q: What do we learn from the conversation? A) The speakers want to rent the Smiths' old house
1. W: I really like those abstract paintings we saw yesterday. What do you think? M: I guess it's something I haven't acquired a taste for yet. Q: What does the man imply? A) The woman possesses a natural for art. B) Women have a better artistic tast
1. M: I did extremely well on the sale of my downtown apartment. Now, I have enough money to buy that piece of land Ive had my eye on and build a house on it. W: Congratulations!Does that mean youll be moving soon? Q: What do we learn about the man
1. W: Just imagine we have to finish reading 300 pages before Monday, how can the professor expect us to do it in such a short time? M: Yeah, but what troubles me is that I cant find the book in the library or in the university bookstore. Q: what doe
1. M: Forgive the mess in here. We had a party last night. There were a lot of people and they all brought food W: Yeah, I can tell. Well, I guess its pretty obvious what youll be doing most of today. Q: What does the woman think the man will do? A
1. W: I was so angry yesterday. My biology teacher did not even let me explain why I missed the field trip. He just wouldnt let me pass. M: That doesnt seem fair. Id feel that way too if I were you. Q: What does the man imply? A) He understands the w
1. W: Youre taking a course with Professor Johnson. Whats your impression so far? M: Well, many students can hardly stay awake in his class without first drinking a cup of coffee. Q: What does the man imply? A) Few students understand Prof. Johnson's
1. Woman: Do you let people know when you are taking pictures of them? Man: I try not to. You know, any picture of a person who poses for the camera would look dull and unnatural. Question: What are the speakers talking about? A) Taking photographs.
1. W: Arent you disappointed that you didnt get the promotion? M: Maybe a little. But I know I need more experience before Im ready for that kind of responsibility. Q: What do we learn about the man from this conversation? A) He is rather disappointe
1. W: Prof. Clark suggested that I get a tutor for advanced physics. M: Well, that might help. Advanced physics is a pretty difficult course. Q: What does the man mean? A) Female students are unfit for studying physics. B) He can serve as the womans
1. W: There were more than a hundred people at Kate's birthday party. How come she's got so many friends? M: It's really no surprise. You know she was popular even when she was a child. Q: What does the man imply about Kate? A) She expected more peop
1. W: Tony was awarded a medal for rescuing several families from the forest fire. M: I really admire his courage. Q: What do we learn about Tony from the conversation? A) He was pleased to get the medal. B) He was very courageous. C) He used to be a
1. W: I heard about your promotion, you must be thrilled. M: Not really, the new office is huge, but the work load has doubled. Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation? A) He is pleased with his exciting new job. B) He finds the huge
1. M: Now if you have any questions about the contract. Ill be happy to answer them. W: Nothing comes to mind right now, but Id like to go over all the articles of the contract once more before signing it. Q: What are the speakers doing right now? A)
1. M: I just received an E-mail from one of my former classmates. I was surprised, I hadn't heard from him for ages. W: Well, I've been out of touch with most of my old friends, only one or two still drop me a line occasionally. Q: What does the woma
1. W: Excuse me, do you have any apartments available for under 500 dollars a month? I need to move in next week when my new job starts. M: The only vacant one I have is 600 dollars, have you inquired at the apartment complex down the street? Q: What
1. M: Excuse me, do you have change for a ten-dollar note? I need to pay the parking meter. W: Im sorry. But I think you can get it through the money changer, in the shopping center across the street. Q: What is the man trying to do? A) Get some smal