Professional Documents
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COMPREHENSION
GENERAL STRATEGIES
1. Be fam iliar w ith th e d irection s. The directions on every TOEFL test are the same, so it is
not necessary to listen carefully to them each time. You should be completely familiar with
the directions before the day of the test.
2. Listen carefully to th e con versation s and talk s. You should concentrate fully on what
the speakers are saying in the recording program, because you will hear it one time only.
3. Know w h er e th e e a sier and m ore difficult q u estio n s are generally found. Within
each part of the Listening Comprehension section, the questions generally progress from
easy to difficult.
4. N e v er leave any answ ers blank on your an sw er sh e e t. Even if you are unsure of the
correct response, you should answer each question. There is no penalty for guessing.
5. U s e any rem aining tim e to look ahead at th e an sw ers to th e q u estio n s th a t
follow . When you finish with one question, you may have time to look ahead at the answers
to the next question.
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LISTENING PARTA
T HE L IS T E N IN G PA R TA Q U E S T IO N S
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STRATEGIES
Exam ple
I. The second line of the conversation probably contains the answer to the question.
2. Listen to the first line of the conversation. If you understand it, that’s good. If you don’t
understand it, don’t worry because it probably does not contain the'answer.
LISTENING PARTA
(man) Can you tell me i f today's (A) She has strong ideas about movies.
matinee is a comedy, romance, (B) She prefers com ed ies over westerns
or western ? and romances.
(woman) I have no idea. (C) She d o esn ’t like today’s m atinee.
(narrator) What does the woman mean ? (D) She does not know.
2.(wom an) Was anyone at home at Barb’s (A) Barb answered the bell.
house when you went there to (B) T h e house was probably empty.
deliver the package? (C) T he bell wasn’t in the house.
(m an) / rang the bell, but no one (D) T he house d o esn ’t have a bell.
answered.
(narrator) What does the man imply?
3.(woman) You ju st got back from the (A)It’s unlikely that h e ’ll go to the
interview fo r the internship. interview.
How do you think it went ? (B) H e thinks h e ’ll be recom m en ded
(m an) I think i t ’s highly unlikely that I for a high-level job .
got the job. (C) T he interview was apparently quite
(narrator) What does the m an suggest ? unsuccessful.
(D) H e had an excellen t interview.
(A) She doesn’t like the place he chose. 10. (A) T here’s plenty to eat.
(B) She doesn’t want to get into the car. (B) T he refrigerator’s broken.
(C) S h e’s glad the spot is reserved. (C) The food isn’t in the refrigerator.
(D) They can’t park the car there. (D) H e ’s n ot sure if there’s enough.
S k i l l 2: C H O O S E ANSW ERS W IT H S Y N O N Y M S
O fte n th e c o r r e c t an sw er in L iste n in g Part A is an an sw er th a t c o n ta in s syn on ym s (w ords
w ith sim ilar m e a n in g s b u t d iffe r e n t so u n d s) fo r k e y w o r d s in th e c o n v e rsa tio n .
Exam ple
In th is c o n v e rsa tio n , th e key w ord started m e a n s began, a n d th e key w ord w orking refers to
job. T h e b e st answ er to th is q u e s tio n is th e r e fo r e an sw er ( B ) .
1. As you listen to the second line of the conversation,focus on key words In that line.
2. If you see any synonyms for key words in a particular answer, then you have probably found
the correct answer.
1. (wom an) Did you see the manager about (A) H e got a job as bookstore manager.
the job in the bookstore? (B) The bookstore was not accepting
(m an) Yes, and I also had to Jill out an applications.
application. (C) H e saw a book about how to apply
(narrator) What does the m an mean? for jobs.
(D) It was necessary to com plete a form.
LISTENING PART A
2. (man) We 're planning to leave fo r the (A) If they could leave at n oon .
trip at about 2:00. (B) If it is possible to go by 12:00.
(woman) Couldn’t we leave before noon ? (C) Why they can’t leave at noon .
(narrator) What does the woman ask ? (D) If they could leave the room.
3. (man) Was the concert well received ? (A) The perform ance went on for a
(woman) The audience applauded fo r a long time.
long time after the performance. (B) There was applause throughout the
(narrator) What does the woman say about perform ance.
the concert? (C) The p eople clapped o n and on
after the concert.
(D) The aud ien ce waited for a long
tim e for the concert to begin.
(A) T h e final exam was harder than the 6. (A) T he firefighters saved the hom es
others. for last.
(B) T here were two exam s rather than (B) A firefighter saved the hillside last
one. night.
(C) H e thought the exam would be (C) The hom es on the hillside were
easier. burned.
(D) T h e exam was not very difficult. (D) The houses w eren’t destroyed.
(A) H e ’s not feelin g very well. 7. (A) T here’s en ou gh soup.
(B) H e ’s rather sick o f working. (B) T he spices are adequate.
(C) H e ’s feelin g better today than (C) She thinks the sou p’s too salty.
yesterday. (D) The man should add m ore salt and
(D) H e ’d really rather n ot answer the pepper.
question.
8. (A) He was lucky to receive a grant for
(A) T he com pany was fou n d ed about a his studies.
year ago. (B) He used his fortune to pay his fees.
(B) It was just established that he could (C) He is a scholar at a college with low
go into business. fees.
(C) T he family is well established. (D) He paid to get a scholarship.
(D) T he business only lasted a year.
9. (A) It profited from previous mistakes.
(A) H e did not look at the right (B) It earned a lot o f money.
schedule. (C) This was the last year that it would
(B) T h e plane landed in the right place. make a profit.
(C) T h e plane arrived on time. (D) It was not so successful.
(D) H e had to wait for the plane to land.
10. (A) Chuck’s bank account has too
(A) Sh e’d rather go running. m uch m oney in it.
(B) She d oesn ’t want to g o into the (B) H e thinks Chuck has the wrong
pool. kind o f bank account.
(C) Sh e’ll change cloth es quickly and (C) H e thinks that Chuck is on his way
go swimming. h om e from the bank.
(D) She needs a sweatsuit to go (D) There isn’t enough m oney in
running. Chuck’s account.
LISTENING COMPREHENSION
S k i l l 3: A V O ID SIM ILAR SO U N D S
O fte n th e in c o r r e c t answ ers in L iste n in g P art A are answ ers th a t c o n ta in w ord s w ith sim i
lar s o u n d s b u t very d iffe r e n t m e a n in g s fro m w h a t y o u h e a r in th e r e c o r d in g p rogram .
You sh o u ld d e fin ite ly a void th e se answers.
Exam ple
NOTE: InAppendix A there are drills to practice distinguishing similar sounds. You may
want to complete these practice drills before trying the following exercises.
1. (wom an) I heard that Sally jiust moved (A) Sally has no sense o f responsibility.
into a new, big house near the (B) Sally sent her friend to the house.
beach. (C) Sally has n o money.
(m an) But Sally doesn '1 have a cent! (D) Sally is on the set with her.
(narrator) What does the man mean?
LISTENING PARTA
(woman) Did they get the new car they (A) They locked the map in a car.
wanted ? (B) They looked many times in the car.
(man) No, they lacked the money. (C) It cost a lot o f m oney when the car
(narrator) What does the man mean ? leaked oil.
(D) They d id n ’t have en ou gh m oney to
buy another car.
(man) Have you finished packing yet? (A) It’s im portant to pack the suitcases.
(woman) You should call the porter to get (B) They n eed help carrying their bags.
the suitcases. (C) T he man should pack his suit in
(narrator) What does the woman mean ? case he needs it.
(D) The suitcases are quite portable.
1. (A) She has to wait for som e cash. 6. (A) Twenty pairs o f sh oes are on sale.
(B) T he waiter is bringing a glass o f (B) The sh oe salesclerk spent twenty
water. dollars on pears.
(C) The lawn is too dry. (C) The shoes cost twenty dollars.
(D) She n eed s to watch out for a crash. (D) The shoes could be repaired for
2. twenty dollars.
(A) The sweater’s the wrong size.
(B) The m an ’s feet aren ’t sweating. 7. (A) Tom tended to dislike biology lab.
(C) The sweater makes the m an seem (B) Attendance wasn’t necessary at
fat. biology lab.
(D) The sweet girl d o e sn ’t feel right. (C) Tom w ent to biology lab.
3. (A) He has been regularly using a (D) There was a tendency to require
biology lab.
computer.
(B) He com m unicates with a Boston 8. (A) The m eal will be served at noon.
company. (B) The m ales should be driven there
(C) He regularly g oes to com m unities by noon.
around Boston. (C) H e ’s expecting the ice to m elt
(D) H e has been traveling back and before noon.
forth to Boston. (D) The letters ough t to be delivered at
12:00.
4. (A) He thought the lesson d id n ’t
matter. 9. (A) T he w eather will probably get
(B) H e c o u ld n ’t learn the lesson. worse later.
(C) H e learned a massive num ber o f (B) The newspaper headlines
details. described a bad storm.
(D) He d id n ’t like m ost o f the lesson. (C) There was news about a headstrong
man.
5. (A) Som e animals started the first fire.
(D) He had a new bed.
(B) Anim als are killed by forest fires.
(C) In the first frost, animals die. 10. (A) If she could do the grocery shopping.
(D) Frost can kill animals. (B) If she prefers cooked vegetables or
salad.
(C) If she could help prepare the salad.
(D) If she minds sh opp in g for
vegetables.
LISTENING COMPREHENSION
(A) He would like som e iced coffee. 7. (A) The managers will take the train to
(B) H e wants to stop drinking coffee. the program.
(C) A drink seem s like a good idea. (B) A program to develop new
(D) H e needs to drink som ething to managers will com m ence soon.
stop his coughing. (C) The new m anagem ent program is
very weak.
2. (A) She would prefer a sunny day.
(D) The program will be maintained to
(B) The park is too crowded.
the letter.
(C) She would like a place that is not so
loud. 8. (A) The fire started to attack the
(D) She cannot walk because sh e’s too building.
old. (B) T he firefighter stared at the
attacker.
(A) H e should open an account.
(C) The fire probably began at the top
(B) He should take a ride on a ship.
o f the building.
(C) H e should try to keep the cost
(D) The firefighter started to attack the
cheap.
fire.
(D) H e should try som ething
m onoton ous to get to sleep. 9. (A) H e assured the woman that he
knew the truth.
4. (A) The departm ent is not changing
(B) He is sure that it isn’t new.
the requirements.
(C) He thought that the woman was
(B) H e hasn’t heard anything about aware o f what happened.
the change.
(D) H e soon will know the truth.
(C) The changes are believable.
(D) What has happened is incredible to 10. (A) The art professor is not one of his
him. fans.
(B) His drawings were amazing.
5. (A) The wait has taken close to an
(C) The catches that h e made were
hour.
fantastic.
(B) They were stranded in their car.
(D) His sketches showed a fantasy
(C) Most o f the people have been in
world.
line for hours.
(D) They made a line in the sand.
6. (A) The instructor is selecting several
passages.
(B) T he conductor is fair to the
passengers.
(C) The stamp collector is conducting
his business.
(D) The riders are paying for the train
trip.
LISTENING PARTA
W H O ,W H A T , W H E R E ------------------------------------------------------------------
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It is common for you to be asked to draw one of the following conclusions in Listening Part A:
1. WHO is probably talking?
(wom an) H ave you deposited your (A) Earn his paycheck.
paycheck yet ? (B) Write a check for a deposit on an
(m an) No, but that’s next on my list of apartment.
errands. (C) Go to a bank.
(narrator) What will the m an probably do (D) Make a list o f errands to run.
next?
LISTENING PARTA
Exam ple
In this co n v ersa tio n , th e w om an u ses an active sta te m en t th at m ea n s that Sally opened a check
in g account. T h e c o rrect answ er u ses th e passive stru ctu re th at a checking account was opened
to exp ress th e sam e idea. T h e r e fo r e , the b est answ er to th e q u estio n above is answ er (C ).
1. If the conversation contains a passive statement, the answer to the question Is often an oct/ve
statement.
2. If the conversation contains an active statement, the answer to the question is often a passive
statement.
NOTE: Check carefully who or what is doing the action in these questions.
1. (wom an) Alice needs to pay her tuition (A) A lice’s education has paid off.
today. (B) A lice’s tuition needs to be paid.
(m an) But her tuition has alreadybeen (C) Alice has already paid her fees.
paid. (D) Alice has already received the
(narrator) What does the man imply T money.
LISTENING PARTA
(man) Have you been taking good (A) She drank som e water on the lawn
care o f the lawn ? this m orning.
(woman) I watered it only this morning. (B) She waited for him on the lawn this
(narrator) What does the woman mean ? m orning.
(C) T he lawn has already b een watered
today.
(D) She wanted a new lawn this morning.
(man)Did you hear the news about the (A) Som eone located the girl.
child who was lost in the park ? (B) She heard about the new park from
(woman) Yes, and I heard that she was ju st the child.
found! (C) T he child found her lost pet.
(narrator) What does the woman mean ? (D) The child was the last o n e in the
park.
(A) If the restaurant is on the corner. 5. (A) She was broke from skiing.
(B) If the man would like to go to the (B) She w ent skiing in spite o f her
restaurant. accident.
(C) If the vegetables are fresh. (C) H er leg was hurt on a skiing trip.
(D) If vegetarian food can be obtained. (D) H er skis were broken in the
m ountains.
2. (A) H e admittfcd that h e wanted to go
to law school in the fall. 6. (A) T he road the horses took was long
(B) T h e law school accepted him as a and hard.
student. (B) It was hard to find the hidden
(C) T h e law professor adm itted that he houses.
would be a student in the fall (C) T he riders worked the horses too
semester. m uch.
(D) H e would be adm itted to law (D) It was hard for p eop le to ride the
school after the fall semester. horses for long.
3. (A) Mark’s plants were cared for in his 7. (A) H e d id n ’t want the coffee that the
absence. wom an ordered.
(B) Mark’s plan was to be out o f town. (B) H e wasn’t sure if the wom an
(C) Mark was careful about his plans wanted coffee.
for the out-of-town trip. (C) H e assum ed the wom an had
(D) She was careful while Mark was ordered coffee.
gone. (D) H e was unaware that coffee had
already b een ordered.
4. (A) T h e lights in the trees were
destroyed in the storm. 8. (A) T he car was in the left parking lo t
(B) T h e storm dam aged the trees. at the airport.
(C) T h e falling trees destroyed a store. (B) T he friends parked their car at the
(D) In the light the destruction o f the airport.
storm could be seen. (C) The airport c o u ld n ’t hold a lot o f
cars.
(D) T here were a lot o f cars to the left
o f the parking lot.
LISTENING COMPREHENSION
9. (A) The students p ointed at Mac. 10. (A) After the earthquake, the
(B) Mac was present when the other insurance com pany came out to
students m ade the appointm ent. inspect the damage.
(C) The class representative suggested (B) The insurance company insisted
Mac to the other students. that the building be repaired to
(D) Mac was chosen by his classmates to m eet earthquake safety standards.
represent them. (C) The inhabitants paid their
premiums after the earthquake.
(D) T he insurance company paid for
the earthquake damage.
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(m an) Why is Bill not at work thừ (A) T he doctor d ecid ed to take som e
week? rime o ff from work.
(wom an) H is doctor made him take a (B) The doctor told Bill he w asn’t too
week off. weak to work.
(narrator) What does the woman mean ? (C) Bill was mad w hen the doctor took
som e time off.
(D) Bill took a vacation on his d octor’s
orders.
(m an) Why is P aul going back home (A) Paul is gettin g m arried this
this summer? summer.
(woman) H e ’s returning to Vermont fo r (B) Paul’s sister is returning from
his sister’s wedding. Verm ont to g e t married.
(narrator) What does the woman mean 1 (C) Paul will be there when his sister
gets m arried this summer.
(D) Paul’s sister is com in g to his
wedding in Vermont.
3. (man) D id you hear that John's uncle (A) John received an inheritance when
died? his un cle died.
(woman) Yes, and John was named (B) It’s a b enefit that J o h n ’s nam e is
beneficiary in his uncle’s will. the sam e as his u n cle’s.
(narrator) What does the woman mean ? (C) John knows that his un cle will
com e to the benefit.
(D) J o h n ’s uncle gave him a b eneficial
name.
(A) The students were told to go listen 8. (A) The chairman decid ed that Tony
to the speaker. ' would serve on the board for
(B) T he professor attended that another year.
even in g’s lecture. (B) The chairman elected the board.
(C) The students were given directions (C) The board decided Tony could be
to the lecture. chairman after o n e year.
(D) The professor was directed to the (D) Tony becam e chairman for one
lecture hall. more year.
(A) T he m anager went to the supply 9. (A) The ju d ge defended the murderer.
room. (B) The ju d ge tried to protect the
(B) The clerk set supplies on the floor defendant from the murderer.
(C) The clerk went to the supply room (C) The ju d ge said that the defendant
at the m anager’s request. was a criminal.
(D) T he clerk backed into the manager (D) The defense cou ld n ’t make a
in the supply room. jud gm en t about the criminal.
(A) T he librarian was quite reserved 10. (A) The woman should announce the
with the students for two days. nam es o f the com m ittee
(B) W ithin two days the librarian had members.
the books for the students. (B) H e is thankful to be appointed to
(C) T he librarian asked the students the com m ittee.
for the books. (C) H e is sure about the tim e o f the
(D) T he students put the books on appointm ent with the
hold for two days. com mittee.
(D) The woman will serve on the
com mittee.
2. (A) T he teacher gave the students a 5. (A) They n eed new print for the
hand. additional copies.
(B) T he term papers were turned in. (B) They can make extra copies if
(C) The students got the papers from necessary.
the office. (C) Printers are n eeded for the
(D) T he teacher handed the papers to additional copies.
the students. (D) Additional copies are needed
immediately.
3. (A) The attendant checked the oil in
Mark’s car. 6. (A) The professor bought two books.
(B) Mark checked to see if he had (B) The students had to purchase two
en ou gh oil in his car. books.
(C) Mark checked with the servicc (C) T he students sold two books to the
station attendant. professor.
(D) Mark wrote a check to pay for the (D) The students were required to read
oil. two books by the professor.
LISTENING PARTA
7. (A) T he doctor returned to the office. 9. (A) Mary becam e the new class
(B) Jim asked the doctor to com e to president.
the office. (B) Sue took her place as class
(C) T he doctor will not return until president.
n ext week. (C) In place o f Mary, Sue becam e
(D) Jim was told to com e back. senior class president.
(D) T he senior class president replaced
8. (A) Go to work in the lab.
Sue and Mary.
(B) Sample the work from the lab.
(C) Have the sam ples delivered. 10. (A) The panel was analyzed on the
(D) Send a n ote to the lab. television program.
(B) A com m ittee evaluated recent
political events.
(C) T he program featured a
psychoanalyst.
(D) T he panel discussed the television
program.
N EGATIVES
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Regular negative: not or n't Tom is not sad about the results. not sod = happy
Other negatives: nobody, none, Nobody arrived on time. nobody . . . on time = late
nothing, never Sal never works hard. never works hard = lazy
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Negative prefixes: un-, in-, dis The patient was insane. insane = not sane = crazy
' . .. - ■ ' ' - : . y
(m an) I can’t seem to get the door (A) The key in the drawer is on the right.
unlocked. (B) The man should write the message
(wom an) That isn't the right key fo r the on the door.
door. (C) The man has the wrong key.
(narrator) What does the woman mean ? (D) The right key isn’t in the drawer.
LISTENING PARTA
2. (m an) Were you pleased with last (A) T he convention was disorganized.
week's convention ? (B) She d id n ’t plan to attend the
(woman) Nothing went as planned. convention.
(narrator) What does the woman mean ? (C) She planned the convention last
week.
(D) She wasn’t pleased with the last
w eek o f the convention.
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DOUBLE NEGATIVES
negative word (e.g., not, no, none) and He didn’t like the unclean did not like unclean office
a negative prefix (e.g., in-, un-, dis-) office. = liked clean office
two negative verbs It isn't snowing, so they aren't implies that they would go
going to the mountains. if it were snowing
neither or not... either Sue didn’t like the movie, and both did not like the movie
neither did Mark.
(m an) Paula, you worked so hard (A) She hopes everyone will be
setting up the field trip. pleased.
(woman) I hope no one’s unhappy with (B) She knows no on e is happy with
the arrangements. what she has done.
(narrator) What does Paula mean ? (C) Sh e’s arranged to take a trip
because she’s unhappy.
(D) Everyone’s happy with the
condition o f the field.
LISTENING PARTA
2. (wom an) How was your history exam? (A) H e studied a lot and passed.
(m an) I d id n ’t study enough, so I (B) H e failed in spite o f his effort.
didn ’t do well. (C) H e got a g ood grade even though
(narrator) What does the man mean? he d id n ’t study.
(D) His grade was poor because o f
inadequate preparation.
3. (m an) Were your friends able to gel (A) A lthough Mark c o u ld n ’t get both
tickets fo r the concert ? tickets, Paul did.
(wom an) Mark couldn't gel tickets fo r the (B) Both were unable to obtain tickets.
concert, and neither could Paul. (C) N either Mark nor Paul wanted to
(narrator) What does the woman mean? go to the concert.
(D) Mark tried to get tickets, but Paul
didn’t.
9. (A) T h e first essay was better than the 10. (A) Roger has been bothered.
second. (B) Roger wasn’t the least bit
(B) T h e first and second drafts disturbed.
co u ld n ’t b e better. (C) T he problem s have had little i
(C) T h e second draft o f the essay was on Roger.
m uch better than the first. (D) Roger hasn’t b een disturbed.
(D) Both versions were poorly written.
S k i l l 9: E XPRESSIONS
LISTE N FOR “A L M O S T N E G A TIV E ” 1
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almost none hardly, barely, scarcely, only There is hardly any food in the refrigerator.
(m an) I hear that M ona’s been offered (A) M ona hasn’t worked hard.
the manager’s job. (B) M ona’s experience has been hard.
(woman) B ut she has hardly any ivork (C) M ona’s job as manager is hard.
experience! (D) M ona hasn’t worked for very long.
(narrator) What does the woman say about
M ona?
LISTENING PARTA
2. (w o m a n ) How much time did Sam spend (A) Sam usually spends this m uch tim e
on his paper for economics on his schoolwork.
class? (B) Sam has rarely worked so hard.
(m a n ) Sam has seldom taken so much (C) Sam took too m uch tim e on this
time on a research paper. paper.
(n a rra to r) What does the m an mean ? (D) Sam sh ould’ve worked harder o n
this paper.
3. (woman) Does Steve usually park his car (A) H e parks his car there o n ce in a
there? while.
(man) Only once has he parked his car (B) H e’s parked his car there a lot.
in that lot. (C) H e only leaves his car there for
(narrator) What does the m an mean ? short periods o f time.
(D) H e left his car there on ju st one
1. (A) T h ere’s litde rain in July. 5. (A) Betty o ften tr.kes vacations in
(B) In July it never rains. winter.
(C) It rains hard in July. <B) Betty prefers to take vacations in
(D) W hen it rains in July, it rains hard. winter.
(C) Occasionally Betty works o n e w eek
2. (A) T h e university accepted three
during vacation.
students.
(D) A w inter vacation is unusual for
(B) N on e o f the students is goin g to
Betty.
the university.
(C) John was n ot accepted. 6. (A) H e rarely spends time o n his
(D ) Two were n ot adm itted. courses.
(B) H e’s an excellen t student.
3. (A) A lthough he did pass, Mark’s exam
(C) H e never studies.
grade wasn’t too good .
(D) His books are always open.
(B) Mark failed his history exam.
(C) T he highest grade on the history 7- (A) H e finished the exam in plenty o f
exam w ent to Mark. time.
(D) Professor Franks d id n't pass Mark (B) H e was scared h e w ou ld n’t finish.
on the history exam. (C) H ç used every possible m inute to
finish.
4. (A) H e often has lon g waits in Dr.
(D) H e was unable to com plete the
Roberts’ office.
exam .
(B ) He must wait p auendy for Robert.
(C) Dr. Roberts is generally punctual. 8. (A) This was a very long staff m eeting.
(D) He d o e sn ’t m ind waiting for Dr. (B) This was the only staff m eeting in a
Roberts. long time.
(C) T he m eeting lasted only until o n e
o'clock.
(D) T he o n e staff m eeting s h o u ld ’ve
lasted longer.
LISTENING COMPREHENSION
9. (A) M eat tastes delicious to him when 10. (A) H e broke his arm trying to move it.
it’s cooked rare. (B) He only hurt the broken arm.
(B) H e isn’t sure if the m eal is (C) H e only tries to move the broken
delicious. arm.
(C) This m eat is the best h e ’s tasted in (D) T here’s no pain if he rests quietly.
a long lime.
(D) H e ’d like to eat som e m eat from
this delicatessen.
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more No one Is more beautiful than she is. She is the most beautiful.
• ..... •" • / . V ;; " '
He couldn’t be happier. He is extremely happy.
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LISTENING PARTA
1. (woman) Have you gotten over your cold (A) H e’s feelin g terrific.
yet? (B) He felt a lot worse today.
(man) I couldn't befeeling any better (C) H e's not feelin g to o well today.
today. (D) H e ’s a bit better today.
(narrator) What does the man mean ?
2. (woman) . What did you think o f Mike (A) Mike was extrem ely friendly when
when you first met him ? he m et him.
(man) He couldn’t have been more (B) Mike could have m et him sooner.
unfriendly. (C) Mike d id n ’t seem to like him at all.
(narrator) What does the man mean ? (D) W hen he m et Mike, he did n't have
a friend.
( man) Did you see Theresa's grade on (A) Theresa could’ve gotten a higher
the math exam ? It was grade.
unbelievable! (B) Anyone could get a good grade.
(woman) No one else could have done (C) Theresa got the high est grade.
better. (D) A high grade is im possible for
(narrator) What does the woman mean? anyone.
8. (A) She wants that jo b very m uch. 10. (A) This math project was extrem ely
(B) N o o n e is goin g to get the job . com plex.
(C) Everybody else wants that jo b as (B) This math project was less
m uch as she does. com plicated than the last
(D) She is n ot sure about taking the (C) They seldom com plete their math
job . projects.
(D) Com plicated m ath projects are
9. (A) She was second in the race.
often assigned.
(B) She was alm ost the slowest person
in the race.
(C) She w on the race.
(D) She was n ot faster than anyone
else.
1. (A) She can try a litde harder. 5. (A) She handed the paper in on time.
(B) T here is a lot m ore that she can do. (B) She was able to com plete the
(C) S h e’s d oin g the best that she can. paper, but she d id n ’t turn it in.
(D) It is im possible for her to do (C) T he paper was a com plete mess, so
anything. she didn’t turn it in.
(D) T he paper was unfinished.
2. (A) S h e’s always been late for the bus.
(B) T h e bus has always b een late. 6. (A) N either Tim nor Sylvia is taking
(C) T h e bus only left on time once. care o f Art.
(D) Only on this trip has the bus been (B) Sylvia likes m odern art even less
on time. than Tim does.
(C) Sylvia d oesn ’t care for anything
3. (A) T here wasn’t enough soup to go
Tim does.
around.
(D) Sylvia and Tim agree in their
(B) We had so m uch soup that we
opin ion o f m odern art.
co u ld n ’t finish it.
(C) Everyone g ot one serving o f soup, 7. (A) They always work hard in the
but there wasn't enough for afternoon.
seconds. (B) They d o n ’t d o m uch after lunch.
(D) Everyone around the table had a (C) After noon they never work.
lot o f soup. (D) It’s never hard for them to work in
the afternoon.
4. (A) She does want to see the movie.
(B) It’s extrem ely im portant to her to 8. (A) It's hard for him to work when it
g°- gets warm.
(C) She d oesn ’t want to go there (B) W henever it gets warm, he turns on
anymore. the air conditioner.
(D) She really cou ld n ’t m ove there. (C) T he air conditioner only works
when it isn’t n eeded.
(D) H e likes to use the air conditioner
when it is warm.
LISTENING PARTA
9. (A) H e did really poorly. 10. (A) With so many m em bers present,
(B) H e ’s felt worse before. the com m ittee co u ld n ’t reach a
(C) The results could not have b een decision.
better. (B) The com m ittee sh ould’ve waited
(D) H e ’s not too unhappy with the until more m em bers were
results. present.
(C) The issue sh ou ld n ’t have been
decid ed by all the com m itted
members.
(D) The issue wasn’t d ecid ed because
so many m em bers were absent.
TO EFL REVIEW EXERCISE (Skills 1 -1 0 ): In this exercise, listen carefully to the sh ort conver
sation and q u estion in th e record in g program , an d then c h o o se th e best answer to th e q u estion .
F U N C T IO N S _______________________________________________
E xam ple
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EXPRESSIONS OF AGREEMENT
'
Agreement with Positive Statements Agreement with Negative Statements
So do/. Neither do 1.
Me. too. 1don't either.
I'll say! - v y .-;.- ,1:.--;- . ■V " a ••
Isn't id -:;y
You can say that again! ■ . ■
(woman) These paintings are really (A) T hese paintings aren’t very
fascinating! interesting.
(man) Aren '1 they! (B) H e isn’t fascinated by these
(narrator) What does the man mean ? paintings.
(C) H e isn’t sure how he feels.
(D) H e finds these paintings quite
interesting.
(woman) I don't really carefo r the way the (A) H e thinks the building was n ot
building was renovated. renovated.
(man) I don '1 either. (B) H e has the same op in ion o f the
(narrator) What does the man mean ? building as the woman.
(C) H e d o e sn ’t care about the
renovation o f the building.
(D) H e suggests being careful in the
renovated building.
(man) I think that both candidates for (A) She agrees with the man.
county supervisor are (B) She thinks h e should b ecom e
unqualified. county supervisor.
(woman) Me, too. (C) She thinks the candidates are
(narrator) What does the woman mean ? qualified.
(D) She has no op in ion about the
candidates for county supervisor.
(A) T he trip would cost too m uch. 2. (A) H e w ould like to see the elections
(B) She d o esn ’t think that a trip would for town council.
be a good idea. (B) H e agrees that Matt sh ould be
(C) She would like to take two trips elected.
rather than one. (C) H e thinks the election s sh ould take
(D) She would also like to take a trip. place next m onth.
(D) H e disagrees with the wom an.
USTENING COMPREHENSION
3. (A) She is not sure which course she 7. (A) H e thinks the p am es aren’t ¡oud.
should take. (B) H e says that the neighbors d o n ’t
(B) Sh e’s not sure if she should take a have many parties.
trip to France. (C) H e agrees that the upstairs
(C) She knows that she is not ready for neighbors are noisy.
interm ediate French. (D) T he loud parties d o n ’t bother him.
(D) She wants to take neither
8. (A) She doesn’t like this m eal too much.
beginn in g nor interm ediate
(B) This food tastes wonderful to her.
French.
(C) She’s not sure if she likes it.
4. (A) T he man should repeat what he (D) She can’t stand this meal.
said.
9. (A) She agrees that gettin g the car was
(B) The man said som ething foolish.
not a good idea.
(C) She thinks that the food is the best
(B) She im agines that she would like to
she has ever tasted.
have a similar car.
(D) She agrees that the food is pretty
(C) She thinks that the man is mistaken
bad.
about the car.
5. (A) This party hasn’t b een any fun at all. (D) She thinks the man has no
(B) H e wonders if the woman enjoyed im agination.
herself.
10. (A) H e would like the woman to repeat
(C) H e wants to know what she said.
what she said.
(D) H e ’s enjoyed him self
(B) He thinks that on e sem ester is
tremendously.
enough time for the course.
6. (A) She condon es what happened. (C) He also thinks that the course
(B) She does not like what the m an said. should be extended.
(C) She agrees with the man about (D) H e would like to take the course
what happened. two semesters from now.
(D) She says that she did not d o it.
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Uncertainty c .
Suggestion
(man) Do you know what time they 're (A) She's not com pletely sure w hen
leavingfor the city? they are leaving.
(woman) They have to leave at fo u r (B) They are returning from the city at
o ’clock, don't they ? about 4:00.
(narrator) What does the woman mean ? (C) She knows when they are leaving.
(D) She d oesn ’t have any idea w hen
they are leaving.
(woman) I ’m so thirsty from all this (A) They should stop drinking.
walking. (B) They should go for a walk.
(man) Let's stop and get a drink. (C) They should walk thirty m iles.
(narrator) What does the man suggest ? (D) They should take a break a nd have
a drink.
LISTENING COMPREHENSION
3. (m an) Is the exam still scheduled for (A) The exam is far away.
3:00 on Thursday ? (B) She knows that the exam schedule
(wom an) As fa r as I know. has b een changed.
(narrator) What does the woman mean f (C) She is sure that the exam is set for
Thursday.
(D) She thinks she knows w hen the
test is.
9. (A) H e thinks the bill is due in the 10. (A) They should p ostp on e their
m iddle o f the m onth. decision until m orning.
(B) T he bill is approxim ately fifteen (B) They should g o to sleep in the new
dollars. house.
(C) H e knows w hen they should pay (C) They should n o t buy such a big
the bill. house.
(D) T he bill is goin g to be fifteen days (D) They should d ecid e w here to go to
late. sleep.
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(man) I ju st got 600 on the TOEFL (A) The man had n ot passed.
test! (B) T he man would pass easily.
(wom an) Then you did pass. (C) The man had already passed.
(narrator) What had the woman assumed? (D) The man got the score he was
expected to get.
2. (wom an) Would you like to go skiing this (A) The woman was a good skier.
weekend ? (B) T he woman was going skiing this
(man) So you can ski! weekend.
(narrator) What had the man assumed? (C) The woman did n ot know how to
ski.
(D) T he woman did n ot intend to go
skiing.
(man) I ju st got this letter from my (A) The m an’s sister never wrote to
sister. him.
(wom an) So the mail has come already. (B) T he mail had not yet arrived.
(narrator) What had the woman assumed? (C) The mail always cam e early.
(D) The mail had already arrived.
(A) Greg always com es to parties. 4. (A) The woman had run more than
(B) Greg would com e to the party later. three miles.
(C) Greg was unable to attend the (B) T he woman always got lots o f
party. exercise.
(D) Greg would stay at the party for (C) The woman ran for three hours in
only a m om ent. the morning.
(D) The woman had not gotten much
(A) T he woman always rode her
exercise.
motorcycle to school.
(B) The woman was not com ing to 5. (A) H e had been som ewhere else.
school today. (B) He had been in the library.
(C) T he woman was an expert (C) H e had been working on his
m otorcycle rider. research project.
(D) T he w oman did not know how to (D) H e would start working on his
ride a motorcycle. project in five hours.
(A) T he man was n ot a very good cook. 6. (A) He had changed apartments.
(B) The man never invited friends over (B) He did not like his new apartment.
for dinner. (C) H e was still in his old apartment.
(C) T he man would never invite him (D) H e had moved from a house to an
over for dinner. apartm ent
(D) T he man was an excellen t cook.
LISTENING PARTA
(A) T he wom an did not like desserts. 9. (A) She had registered in physics.
(B) T he woman ate sweets regularly. (B) She would go to physics class later.
(C) T he w om an would n ot share her (C) She had already taken a physics
chocolate cake. class.
(D) The woman had eaten his p iece o f (D) She had not enrolled in physics.
cake.
10. (A) T he pipes were n ot clear.
(A) T he man was goin g to study hard. (B) The plum ber w ould be late.
(B) T h e man already had a driver’s (C) T he plum ber had already cleared
license. the pipes.
(C) T he man would n ot take the test. (D) T he pipes did n o t n eed to be
(D) The man had already taken the test cleared.
5. (A) H e believes that it is acceptable to 10. (A) H e wants to know if the m uffins
park there. taste good.
(B) T h e parking lot is too far from (B) H e thinks the m uffins were
their destination. recently prepared.
(C) H e knows that they w on ’t g et a (C) T he m uffins are not really fresh.
ticket. (D) H e’s sure that the m uffins were ju st
(D) H e knows w here the parking lo t is. m ade.
LISTENING COMPREHENSION
T O E F L REVIEW EXERCISE (Skills 1-13): In this exercise, listen carefully to the short conver
sation an d q u estion in the record in g program , a n d th e n c h o o se the b est answer to the question.
1. (A) Write a message to the man. 7. (A) H e couldn't find Paula’s ph one
(B) Make som e p h one calls. number, so he d id n ’t call her.
(C) R espond to the m an’s questions. (B) H e couldn’t give Paula the list
(D) Get a new phone installed. over the phone.
(C) W hen he went to call Paula, he
2. (A) S he’s not sure if sh e’s free.
cou ld n ’t find the list.
(B) S h e’s marked it on her calendar.
(D) H e co u ld n ’t recollect the number
(C) She’ll write a check for the
that was on the list.
calendar.
(D) H er calendar says she has to have a 8. (A) She co u ld n ’t take her luggage to
m eeting at 3:00. the store.
(B) She stored her luggage at the train
3. (A) H e barely rode the bicycle.
station.
(B) H e d id n ’t have enough money.
(C) She carried her luggage from the
(C) The bicycle did n’t need to be paid
train station to the store.
for.
(D) There were no lockers for her bags.
(D) H e paid for the bicycle.
9. (A) T he woman had taken a different
4. (A) She fixed the television.
major.
(B) Bob m ade the television work.
(B) T he woman had chosen psychology
(C) The woman looked at Bob on
as a major.
television.
(C) T he woman was uninform ed.
(D) Bob works for the woman.
(D) The woman n eeded to see a
5. (A) H e helped her say what she psychiatrist
co u ld n ’t say.
10. (A) She would like the man to repeat
(B) She was unable to say anything
what he said.
about him.
(B) She thinks the exam could have
(C) He hasn't helped her very much.
been a litde m ore difficult.
(D) What he said was very helpful.
(C) She shares the same opinion o f the
6. (A) The man should spend more time exam as the man.
on registration. (D) She believes that the exam was easy.
(B) The man should walk m ore quickly
through registration.
(C) The m an should send in his
registration materials.
(D) The man should try to avoid
registering next semester.
C O N TR A R Y M E A N IN G S _____
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•Remember that were is used instead of was in wishes: “I wish I were going."
(woman) Did you enjoy the Thanksgiving (A) He d id n ’t eat very m uch.
dinner? (B) He plans on eating a lot.
(m an) I wish I h a d n ’t eaten so much. (C) He thinks he is eating a lot.
(narrator) What does the man mean ? (D) He ate too much.
LISTENING COMPREHENSION
3. (man) Are you coming to the party (A) She is com ing to the party.
tonight? (B) She m ight com e to the party.
(wom an) I wish I could. (C) She will try to com e to the party.
(narrator) What does the woman mean? (D) She is n o t com in g to the party.
1. (A) The line is short. 6. (A) Harry did not prepare e n ou gh for
(B) There are not very many p eople in the exam.
front o f them. (B) Harry studied hard for the exam.
(C) The line in front o f them is too (C) He has n ot heard anything about
long. Harry.
(D) N ot many p eople want to get (D) He had a bet with Harry.
tickets to the concert. 7. (A) The algebra course that she is
2. (A) The woman told him about the taking is n ot her favorite.
ticket. (B) She d oesn ’t n eed to take the
(B) He wanted the woman to get a algebra course.
ticket. (C) She has a good schedule o f courses
(C) H e was happy to find ou t about the this semester.
ticket. (D) She’s good at m ath, but sh e ’s
(D) The woman did not tell him about taking the algebra course anyway.
the ticket. 8. (A) H e was able to find a cheap
3. (A) She is not working too many hours apartment.
next week. (B) His apartment is too expensive.
(B) She d oesn ’t have enough hours (C) H e d oesn ’t like th e apartm ent’s
n ext week. location.
(C) She is working too many hours (D) The apartm ent is cheap because o f
n ext week. its location.
(D) She likes working so m uch. He arrived early at the auditorium.
9. (A)
4. (A) T he departm ent did n ot change (B) He got o n e o f the best seats in the
the requirements. auditorium.
(B) She likes the new requirem ents. (C) H e was n ot early en ou gh to get a
(C) She changed her apartment just seat at the front.
b e f o r e g ra d u a tio n . (D) H e prefers sitting at the back.
(D ) S h e d o e s n o t lik e th e c h a n g e s th a t
10. (A) H e’d like to work on his social skills
th e d e p a r t m e n t m a d e .
at the game.
5. (A) H e is going to the theater. (B) He wishes he could work on his
(B) He d o esn ’t have enough money. term paper for sociology.
(C) He isn’t afraid to go. (C) H e can’t attend the gam e because
(D) H e d o esn ’t want to spend the o f his schoolwork.
money. (D) Sociology is less im portant to him
than football this weekend.
LISTENING PARTA
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_________________________________________________ l
•An affirmative condition implies If she were at home, she = not at home
a negative reality. could do it.* • ,
• A negative condition implies an If she weren't «h om e, she = at home
affirmative reality. could do it.
•Remember that were is used instead of was in untrue conditions: "If I were there, I would help.”
’" T h is has the same meaning as “If I had had m o n e y .. .." Note that the subject and "had" are
inverted.
LISTENING COMPREHENSION
1. (m an)
Are you going to have something (A) She is not going to cat.
to eat ? (B) T he food looks fresh.
(wom an) I f the food looked fresh, I would (C) She d oesn ’t like fresh food.
eat some. (D) She already ate som ething.
(narrator) What does the woman mean ?
2. (wom an) The flight must have taken (A) It arrived early.
longer than usual. (B) It was unusually short.
(m an) H ad the flight left on time, we (C) It left on time.
would not have arrived so late. (D) It departed late.
(narrator) What does the man say about
the flight ?
3. (m an)
Are you sure you want to go (A) She really is feelin g fine.
o u t? You do not seem to be (B) There is plenty o f aspirin in the
feeling very well. m edicine cabinet.
(wom an) I f there were some aspirin in the (C) It is necessary to get som e aspirin.
medicine cabinet, I would not (D) She does not n eed to go out.
need to go to the drugstore.
(narrator) What does the woman mean?
(A) T he woman did not need to call him. 4. (A) She did not put en ou gh postage on
(B) T he woman called to let him know the letter.
about the m eeting. (B) T he letter arrived last week.
(C) H e ’s n ot glad that the woman called. (C) T he letter did not n eed more
(D) H e already knew about the m eeting postage.
w hen the woman called. (D) She did not put any postage on the
letter.
2. (A) T he m an often drives too quickly.
(B) T he police do not stop the man too 5. (A) H e has a dog.
m uch. (B) H e d oesn ’t pay attention to dogs.
(C) T he man drove rather slowly. (C) H e wishes he had a dog.
(D) T he police should not stop the (D) D ogs do not n eed m uch attention.
man so often.
6. (A) They knew they had to prepare for
3. (A) She’s so happy they d o n ’t have to the exam.
work on Friday. (B) They did n’t prepare for the exam.
(B) It would be nice if they could finish (C) As soon as they knew about the
their work on Friday. exam, they began to prepare for
(C) She wonders if the man would be it.
nice enough to com e in to work (D) They knew that the preparation for
in her place on Friday. the exam would take a lot o f
(D) It’s too bad they must work on time.
Friday.
LISTENING PARTA
7. (A) It costs too m uch for him to go. 9. (A) T h e woman d id n ’t com e.
(B) H e agrees to go with them. (B) T h e woman wanted to be there.
(C) H e is unworried about the cost o f (C) T h e woman was g oin g to leave
the restaurant. immediately.
(D) T h e restaurant is rather (D) T h e woman was n ot really there.
inexpensive.
10. (A) Kathy d id n ’t work as hard as
(A) W hen J o e saw the car com ing, he possible because she d id n ’t know
tried to get out o f the way. what the reward was.
(B) Joe was able to get out o f the way (B) Kathy c o u ld n ’t have put m ore
because he saw the car com ing. effort into the project to win the
(C) Joe ju m p ed out o f the way o f the prize.
o n com in g car. (C) Kathy won first prize because o f her
(D) Because J o e did n’t see the car hard work on the art project.
com ing, he co u ld n ’t get ou t o f (D) Kathy worked so hard that she
the way. knew first prize was hers.
1. (A) She enjoys violent movies. 6. (A) T hey filled up the gas tank at the
(B) She would have preferred a more last service station.
violent movie. (B) A lthough they filled up the tank,
(C) She thinks the film was too violent. they still ran out o f gas.
(D) She enjoyed the movie. (C) Even thou gh they d id n ’t stop at the
service station, they d id n ’t run
2. (A) H e left the windows open.
out o f gas.
(B) The rain did not get in.
(D) They ran ou t o f gas because they
(C) H e forgot to close the windows.
d id n ’t stop at the gas station.
(D) T he rain got into the house.
(A) H is schedule is not really heavy.
3. (A) Her family is unable to com e to
(B) H e needs to add a few more
graduation.
courses.
(B) It is possible that her family will
(C) H e enrolled in m ore courses than
com e.
he really wants.
(C) H er parents are com ing to the
(D) H e will register for a lot o f courses
cerem onies.
next semester.
(D) She is n o t graduating this year.
8. (A) She never took the bus to work.
4. (A) He is g o in g to miss the conference.
(B) She regularly takes the bus.
(B) He will take his vacation n ext week.
(C) She d oesn ’t know how to get to
(C) He will attend the conference.
work.
(D) He w on ’t miss his vacation.
(D) She gets lost on the bus.
5. (A) H e enjoys chem istry lab.
(B) H e d o e sn ’t have chem istry lab this
afternoon.
(C) H e isn’t taking chem istry class.
(D) H e has to go to the lab.
LISTENING COMPREHENSION
9. (A) She bought som e eggs at the store. 10. (A) Teresa is feeling a lot better.
(B) She doesn't have any eggs to lend (B) The doctor did n’t prescribe the
him. m edicine.
(C) H e can borrow som e eggs. (C) Teresa d id n ’t follow the doctor’s
(D) She did n’t go to the store. orders.
(D) Teresa did exacdy what the doctor
said.
T O E F L REVIEW EXERCISE (Skills 1-15): In this exercise, listen carefully to the sh ort conver
sation a n d q u estion in the record in g program , a n d th en c h o o se th e b est answer to th e question.
ID IO M A T IC LA N G U A G E _____________________________________
E xam ple
NOTE: A list of common two- and three-part verbs and exercises using these verbs
appear in Appendix B. You may want to study these two- and three-part verbs before you
try the following exercises.
1. (man) Did you have your history exam (A) She would like to pu t it o u t o f her
today f mind.
(woman) No, the professor p u t it offfor (B) The professor canceled it.
another week. (C) It was m oved to anoth er location.
(narrator) What does the woman say about (D) It was delayed.
the exam ?
2. (woman) Do we have any more soap ? (A) H e will run to the store.
(man) We’ve run out o f it. Someone (B) H e n eed s soap to wash him self
will have to go to the store. after running.
(narrator) What does the man mean ? (C) There is no m ore soap.
(D) They have a store o f soap at hom e.
LISTENING COMPREHENSION
3. (man) 1 need to take the written test to (A) Reapply for his driver’s license.
renew my driver's license. (B) Sweep around the lawn.
(woman) Then, you '11 have to brush up (C) Learn the laws for the first time.
on the laws. (D) Review the inform ation that will be
(narrator) What does the man need to do ? on the test.
4. (A) The man should stop breaking his 9. (A) H e is betting that the football team
cigarettes in half. will win.
(B) The man should decrease the( (B) He really wants to succeed.
num ber o f cigarettes he smokes. (C) It is n ot so difficult to play on the
(C) T he man should cut the ends o ff football team.
his cigarettes. (D) He pulled a m uscle w hile playing
(D) The man should stop smoking football.
com pletely. 10. (A) She’s unsure why she tolerates the
5. (A) T he client presented his case to the man.
lawyer. (B) She doesn't know where she put
(B) T he client was upset about the her keys.
lawyer’s rejection. (C) She is actually the on e who put the
(C) The client was annoyed because keys in the car.
the lawyer returned the suitcase. (D ) She can't understand why the man
( D ) T he client m ade the lawyer did what he did.
unhappy about the case.
LISTENING PARTA 87
E x am p le
On the recording, you hear:
(man) Tom is a full-tim e student and is holding down a full
tim e job.
(woman) He's really burning the candle at both ends.
(narrator) What does the w om an say about Tom?
In your test book, you read:
(A) He's lighting a candle.
(B) He’s holding the candle at the top and the bottom.
(C) He’s doing too much.
(D) He’s working as a firefighter.
NOTE: A list of common idioms and exercises using chese idioms appear in Appendix C.
You may want to study these idioms before you try the following exercises.
(wom an) Thanks fo r changing the oil (A) It will take him a w hole day to do
AND putting air in the tires. the job.
(man) I t ’s all in a day's work. (B) This is a regular part o f his job .
(narrator) What does the m an mean ? (C) H e can do the work at the en d o f
the day.
(D) H e’s too busy today to d o the work.
LISTENING COMPREHENSION
3. (m an) What was it like while the (A) T he president dropped his pen.
president was giving his speech ? (B) T he audience was very quiet.
(wom an) You could hear a pin drop. (C) T he speech contained several puns.
(narrator) What does the woman mean ? (D) T he president discussed dropping
a bomb.
T O E F L E X E R C ISE 17: In this e x e r c ise , liste n ca refu lly to th e sh o r t c o n v e rsa tio n and
q u e s tio n in th e r e c o r d in g p rogram , a n d th e n c h o o s e th e b e st an sw er to th e q u e stio n . You
sh o u ld b e particu larly carefu l o f id iom s.
1. (A) She gets lots o f take-out dinners. 6. (A) T h e man m ight start a fire in the
(B) She and her room m ate alternate park.
cooking responsibilities. (B) T he man parked his car near the
(C) H er room m ate cooks m ore often fire.
than she does. (C) T h e m an’s thinking o f doin g
(D) H er room m ate does the cooking som ething dangerous.
while she does other chores. (D) T he m an’s playing a gam e in the
park.
2. (A) H e resem bles his father.
(B) H e has a chippcd tooth. 7. (A) T h e m achines do n o t act very well.
(C) H e lives o n e block from his father. (B) T h e m achines d o n ’t really bother
(D) H e and his father were playing a her.
gam e with blocks. (C) She would like them to stop the
3. (A) Sh e’s go in g som ewhere else. noise.
(B) She does n ot like football. (D) She wishes the m achines would
(C) She has a lot o f work to do. cut the wood.
(D) She is gettin g sick. 8. (A) Fred has a d og that barks a lot.
4. (A) H e put his foot w here h e should (B) Fred has hidden the m oney in a
tree.
n ot have.
(B) H e put the food that the teacher (C) Fred has backed into a tree.
gave him into his m outh. (D) Fred has m ade a mistake.
(C) H e said som ething embarrassing. 9. (A) She will give him any help he
(D) H e told the teacher that his foot needs.
was hurt. (B) H e has to give away what he d o e sn ’t
5. (A) S h e’d like the man to delay his trip. need.
(B) She prefers that the man leave a (C) H e should not give up.
few m inutes earlier than he (D) H e should give back what he
planned. borrowed.
(C) She wants to know if the m an will 10. (A) She'd rather go swimm ing than do
stay in the market for only a few the homework.
m inutes. (B) T he chem istry hom ework is really
(D) Sh e’d like to talk to the m an for a difficult.
few m inutes. (C) S h e’s d oin g the hom ework by the
swimming pool.
(D) T h e stream is drying up.
TO EFL REVIEW EXERCISE (Skills 1-17): In this exercise, listen carefully to th e sh ort conver
sation a n d q u estion in th e r eco rd in g program , an d th en c h o o se the b est answer to the q u estio n
(A) T here’s no m ore w ood inside. 2. (A) She worked late at a conference.
(B) The w ood in the fireplace should (B) H er m eeting was canceled.
be pu t outside. (C) She called a con ference at work.
(C) T here’s a fire outside. (D) She was late to a con ference.
(D) H e n eed s to bring som e wood
outside.
LISTENING COMPREHENSION
E xam ple
Questions:
1. If you have tim e , p review th e answ ers t o th e L istening Part B q u estio n s. While you
are looking at the answers, you should try to do the following:
•Anticipate the to p ic s of the conversations you will hear.
•Anticipate the q u estio n s for each of the groups of answers.
2. L isten carefully to th e first line o f th e con versation . The first line of the conversation
often contains the main idea, subject, or topic of the conversation, and you will often be
asked to answer such questions.
3. A s you listen to th e con versation , draw co n clu sion s a b o u t th e situation o f the
con versation : w h o is talking, w h er e th e con versation ta k es p lace, o r w h en it tak es
p lace. You will often be asked to make such inferences about the conversation.
4. A s you listen to the conversation, follow along w ith th e answers in your te st book and
try t o determ ine th e correct answers. Detail questions are generally answered In order in the
conversation, and the answers often sound the same as what is said in the recording program.
5. You should g u ess even if you are n ot su re. Never leave any answers blank.
6. U se any rem aining tim e to look ahead a t th e answ ers to th e q u estio n s th a t follow.
LISTENING PART B
BEFORE LIS T E N IN G
S k il l 18: A N T IC IP A T E T H E TO P IC S
7. (A) A trip to visit the Eskimos. 10. (A) She’d be scared, but she’d like to
(B) A trip the woman is planning to try.
take. (B) She can’t wait.
(C) A trip the man has already taken. (C) It would be quite exciting for her.
(D) A cam ping trip the man and (D) Sh e’d prefer not to try.
woman took.
8. (A) T hree hours.
(B) Three com plete days.
(C) T hree classes.
(D) T hree weeks.
S k il l 19: A N T IC IP A T E T H E Q U E S T IO N S
E x am p le
5. Q u estio n :______________________________________
(A) Fill ou t a form.
(B) Give her som e additional inform ation.
(C) Tell h er som e news.
(D) P hone her.
6. Q u e stio n :__________________________— --------------
(A) Just before a vacation.
(B) Just after the end o f a school semester.
(C) At the end o f the summer.
(D) Just after a break from school.
7. Q u e stio n :______________________________________
(A) A trip to visit the Eskimos.
(B) A trip the woman is planning to take.
(C) A trip the man has already taken.
(D ) A cam ping trip the man and woman took.
8. Q u estio n :______________________________________
(A) Three hours.
(B) Three com plete days.
(C) T hree classes.
(D) Three weeks.
9. Q u estio n :_____________________________________
(A) Sleep in g outside on the ground.
(B) Sp en ding tim e in a sauna or h ot tub.
(C) R elaxing at the lodge.
(D) Enjoying excellen t food.
W H IL E LIS T E N IN G
S k il l 20: D E TER M IN E T H E T O P IC
E x am p le
You think:
The topic of the conversation is the new car that the man just got.
E xam ple
You think:
Who is probably talking? (two students)
Where are they? (in the library)
What course are they discussing? (American History)
Conversation 1
1. W ho is probably talking?
Conversation 2
1. W ho is probably talking?
Conversation 3
1. W ho is probably talking?
Exam ple
On the recording, you hear: In your test book, you read (same time):
(man) Can I help you? 1. (A) A checking account.
(woman) I ’m Interested in opening an account. (B) A savings account.
(man) Well, we have several different types o f (C) A money market account.
accounts: checking accounts, savings (D) A time deposit account.
accounts, money market accounts,
time deposit accounts.
(woman) I t ’s a checking account that I am
interested in.
(man) I can help you w ith that. First, you 2. (A) A form.
have to fill out a form, and then I need (B) An account.
to see som e identification. That's (C) A piece of identification.
about all there is to it. (D) A check.
(woman) That sounds easy enough. Thanks for
your help.
2. (A) In the library. 10. (A) S h e’d b e scared, but she’d like to
(B) In a classroom. try.
(C) In a cam pus office. (B) She can ’t wait.
(D) In an apartment. (C) It w ould be quite exciting for her.
(D) She’d prefer not to try.
3. (A) N o m ore than ten.
(B) At least twenty. 11. (A) All kinds o f pollution.
(C) N ot m ore than twenty. (B) How acid rain has harm ed the
(D) U p to ten. earth.
(C) Pollution from cars and factories.
4. (A) Every m orning. (D) T he causes and possible effects o f
(B) A fternoons and weekends. acid rain.
(C) W hen h e ’s in class.
(D) Weekdays. 12. (A) Nuclear power.
(B) Electricity.
5. (A) Fill out a form.
(C) Burning coal and oil.
(B) Give her som e additional
(D) Solar power.
inform ation.
(C) Tell her som e news. 13. (A) From sulfur dioxide and water
(D) Phone her. vapor.
(B) From sulfur dioxide and nitrogen
6. (A) Just before a vacation. oxide.
(B) Just after the end o f a school (C) From nitric acid and sulfur
semester. dioxide.
(C) At the end o f the summer. (D) From water vapor and nitric acid.
(D) Just after a break from school.
14. (A) Only in North America.
7. (A) A trip to visit the Eskimos. At the N orth and South Poles.
(B)
(B) A trip the woman is planning to In parts o f several northern
(C)
take. continents.
(C) A trip the man has already taken. (D) In equatorial areas.
(D) A cam ping trip the man and
woman took. 15. (A) She should protect herself from
the rain.
8. (A) T hree hours.
(B) She should clean up the water
(B) T hree com plete days.
supply.
(C) T hree classes.
(C) She should read a novel.
(D) T hree weeks.
(D) She should get m ore information
about acid rain.
LISTENING PART B
3. (A) T he bus does not go directly to the 10. (A) How and when we celebrate
Music Building. Thanksgiving.
(B) T he bus goes very slowly to the (B) The traditional Thanksgiving
Music Building. dinner.
(C) The bus som etim es does not com e. (C) W hen Thanksgiving began.
(D) T he bus will not arrive for a while. (D) Abraham Lincoln.
T H E LIS TE N IN G PART C Q U E S T IO N S
Exam ple
Questions:
1. If you have tim e , p review th e an sw ers t o th e L istening Part C q u estio n s. While you
are looking at the answers, you should try to do the following:
•Anticipate the to p ic s of the talks you will hear.
•Anticipate the q u estio n s for each of the groups of answers.
2. Listen carefully to th e first lin e o f th e talk. The first line of the talk often contains the
main idea, subject, or topic of the talk, and you will often be asked this type of question.
3. A s you listen to th e talk, draw c o n c lu sio n s a b o u t th e situ a tio n o f th e talk: w h o is
talking, w h ere o r w h en th e talk ta k es p la ce, w h ich c o u r se th is lec tu r e m ig h t be
given in. You will often be asked to make such inferences about the talk.
4. A s you listen to th e talk, follow alon g w ith th e an sw ers in your t e s t b o o k r.nd try
to d e te r m in e th e c o r r e c t an sw ers. Detail questions are generally answered in order In
the talk, and the answers often sound the same as what Is said on the recording.
5. You sh ould g u e ss even if you are n o t su re . Never leave any answers blank.
6. U se any rem aining tim e to look ahead a t th e answ ers to th e q u estio n s th a t follow .
LISTENING COMPREHENSION
BEFORE L IS T E N IN G ________________________________________
6. (A) What caused the Ring o f Fire. 9. (A) They are not so violent.
(B) The volcanoes o f the Ring o f Fire. (B) They are located alon g the Ring o f
(C) Hawaiian volcanoes. Fire.
(D) D ifferent types o f volcanoes. (C) They contain a lo t o f gas.
(D) They contain thick lava.
7. (A) The Ring o f Fire.
(B) The characteristics o f volcanoes in 10. (A) A volcano on the Ring o f Fire.
the Ring o f Fire. (B) An island in Hawaii.
(C) The volcanoes o f Hawaii. (C) A long, low volcanic m ountain.
(D) Mauna Loa. (D) An explosive volcano.
8. (A) In Hawaii.
(B) In the U nited States.
(C) A long the Ring o f Fire.
(D) Within the Ring o f Fire.
S k il l 24: A N TIC IP A TE T H E Q U E S T IO N S
Exam ple
EXER CISE 24: Study th e fo llo w in g answ ers a n d try to d e te r m in e w h a t th e q u e s tio n s will
be. (You sh o u ld n o te th at p e r h a p s y o u w ill o n ly be ab le to p r e d ict p art o f a q u e stio n , rather
th an th e c o m p le te q u e s tio n .) If y o u c a n n o t p r e d ict th e q u estio n in a sh o rt p e r io d o f tim e,
th e n m ove o n to th e n e x t g r o u p o f answ ers. Q u e stio n 1 has b e e n an sw ered fo r you.
5. Q u estion :_____________________________________________
(A) Exams and lab work.
(B) Reading and writing assignm ents.
(C) Class participation and grades on exam inations.
(D) Lecture and laboratory attendance.
6. Q uestion:_____________________________________________
(A) What caused the Ring o f Fire.
(B) The volcanoes o f the Ring o f Fire.
(C) Hawaiian volcanoes.
(D) D ifferent types o f volcanoes.
7. Q uestion:_____________________________________________
(A) The Ring o f Fire.
(B) The characteristics o f volcanoes in the Ring o f Fire.
(C) The volcanoes o f Hawaii.
(D) Mauna Loa.
8. Q u estion :_____________________________________________
(A) In Hawaii.
(B) In the U nited States.
(C) A long the Ring o f Fire.
(D) Within the Ring o f Fire.
9. Q uestion:_____________________________________________
(A) They are not so violent.
(B) They are located along the Ring o f Fire.
(C) They contain a lot o f gas.
(D) They contain thick lava.
10. Q u estion :_____________________________________________
(A) A volcano on the Ring o f Fire.
(B) An island in Hawaii.
(C) A long, low volcanic mountain.
(D) An explosive volcano.
11. Q u estion :_____________________________________________
(A) An artist.
(B) A tour guide.
(C) An Indian.
(D) Orville Wright.
12. Q uestion:_____________________________________________
(A) Several.
(B) Sixty thousand.
(C) Sixteen million.
(D) M illions and m illions.
13. Q u estion :_____________________________________________
(A) T he National Air and Space Museum.
(B) The M useum o f Natural History.
(C) T he American History M useum.
(D) T he Sm ithsonian Arts and Industries Building.
LISTENING COMPREHENSION
W H IL E LIS TE N IN G
Exam ple
You think:
The topic of the talk is the effect of the 1971 earthquake on
Los Angeles today.
S k i l l 26: D R A W C O N C L U S IO N S A B O U T W HO , WHAT, W H EN , W H ER E
As y o u listen to e a c h talk in L iste n in g Part C , y o u sh o u ld b e tr y in g to se t th e situ a tio n in
you r m in d (a s y o u d id in L iste n in g Part B ). You s h o u ld b e th in k in g th e fo llo w in g
th ou gh ts:
• W ho is talkin g ?
• W hen does the talk probably take place?
• W here does the talk probably take place?
• W h a t course is the talk concerned w ith?
• W h a t is the source o f in fo rm a tio n fo r the talk?
Exam ple
You think:
Who is probably talking? (a tour guide)
Where are they? (in Atlanta)
When does the talk take place? (in the middle of a tour)
Exam ple
On the recording, you hear: In your test book, you read (same time):
(woman) The Great Chicago Fire began on 1. (A) In a bam.
October 8, 1871, and, according to (B) In Mrs. O’Leary’s home.
legend, began when a cow knocked (C) In a cow pasture.
over a lantern in Mrs. O ’Leary’s (D) In a lantern factory.
bam . No matter how it began, it
was a disastrous fire. The preceding 2. (A) The dry weather prior to the fire
sum m er had been exceedingly dry made it worse.
in the Chicago area, and the extreme (B) It happened during the summer.
dryness accompanied by Chicago’s (C) Chicago’s winds made it worse.
infam ous winds created an inferno (D) It killed many people.
that destroyed 18,000 buildings and
killed more than 300 people before
it was extinguished the following day.
W h en you read th e answ ers to th e first q u e stio n , y o u can an ticip a te th a t th e first q u estio n
is: Where did som ething happen'? As you listen , y o u d e te r m in e th at th e fire b e g a n in M rs.
O 'Leary's barn. T h e r e fo r e , y o u can a n tic ip a te that th e b est answ er to th e first q u estio n
is (A ).
I f you rea d th e answ ers to th e se c o n d q u e s tio n w h ile y o u listen to th e talk, y o u can d e
te r m in e th at answ ers (A ), (C ), an d (D ) are tru e. A n sw er (B ) is n o t true: th e fire d id n o t
b e g in in th e su m m er, it b e g a n in October, w h ich is in th e a u tu m n . T h e r e fo r e , answ er (B ) is
th e b e st answ er to th e q u e stio n Which o f the fo llo w in g is n o t true about the Great Chicago F ire?
LISTENING PART C
6. (A) How to reduce nicotine and other 12. (A) Issue greenbacks.
addictions. (B) Sell gold.
(B) How stress affects the skin. (C) Corner the gold markeL
(C) The effects o f alcohol on health. (D) H old its gold reserves.
(D) How to achieve optim al health.