part A: Audio script: Listening Comprehension Section Test

part A:
Audio script: Listening Comprehension Section Test

1. I really enjoyed that article                                    

    Me, too. What does the man mean?

1. He isn’t too fond of reading.
2. He would like to read articles, too.
3. He read two articles.
4. He agrees with the woman.

2. How long is Grace doing at her new job?         

    I haven’t heard from her lately. What does the man imply about Grace?

1. He hasn’t spoken to her for a while.
2. She doesn’t hear well.
3. She has been going to work late.
4. She enjoys her new job.

3. Excuse me. Where can I find the milk?             

    It’s in the dairy section next to the cheese. Where does the conversation probably      

    take place?

1. In a laundromat.
2. On a farm.
3. In a grocery store.
4. At a restaurant.

4. I heard you’re not feeling well.                            

    I just seem to be going from bad to worse.

    What does the woman mean?

1. She’s going to bed.
2. She’s feeling much better.
3. She’s feeling worse all the time.
4. She’s going to see a doctor.

5. Isn’t this a gorgeous painting!                               

    No kidding!

    What does the woman mean?

1. She doesn’t like the painting.
2. She thinks the man is joking.
3. There are no children in the painting.
4. She agrees with the man.

6. I need to study for my history midterm.  

    Shouldn’t you study for your English test, too?

    What does the man suggest?

1. The woman shouldn’t study too hard.
2. He doesn’t want to study for any more tests.
3. The woman should study for both tests.
4. There are too many tests this them.

7. What the matter, Mary?                         

    Are you having trouble with your lab experiment?

    I’m at the end of my rope!                     

    How does Mary feel?

1. Happy.
2. Lonely.
3. Apologetic.
4. Frustated.

8. Professor Carvellas, would it be possible for me to take my exam a few days ahead of schedule                          

   Sure thing.                           

   What does Professor Carvellas mean?

1. He has to check on a few things first.
2. He has never heard of such a thing.
3. The woman may take the test early.
4. He isn’t sure it will be possible.

9. Did you ever make that phone call?                   

    Actually, I got Janice to do it.

    What does the man mean?

1. Janice called someone for him.
2. He didn’t actually make it home.
3. Janice called him.

He took Janice home

10. When will Karen finish her thesis?       

      I don’t know.              

      She keeps putting it off

      What does the man say about Karen?

1. She has finished her writing.
2. He doesn’t know where she put her things.
3. She is postponing her work.
4. He doesn’t know when she will do the dishes.

11. I went skiing yesterday                                         

     Oh, so there was snow after all.

     What had the women assumed?

1. That the man had fallen in the snow.
2. That the man didn’t like to ski.
3. That there wouldn’t be any snow.
4. That the weather would be too bad for traveling.

12. I’m not sure where the cafeteria is.

      It’s not far. 

      Why don’t we walk over there together

      What is the woman suggesting?

1. She is hungry.
2. She will show the man where to go.
3. The cafertaria is too far away to walk to.
4. She has never been to the cafetaria before.

13. Do you mind if I borrow your dictionary?       

      Jane has it right now.

      What can be inferred from the man response?

1. Jane owns the dictionary the woman wants to borrow.
2. He doesn’t want the woman to use his dictionary.
3. His dictionary is not available right now.
4. Jane has the right information.

14. Can you hear the birds singing?                         

      I could if the traffic weren’t so heavy.

      What does the man mean?

1. He doesn’t want to go out in this traffic.
2. It’s too noisy to hear the birds now.
3. The birds are terrific.
4. He can hear the birds over the noise of the cars.

15. Have you been visited Yellowstone National Park?   

      Visited! I used to be a tour guide there!         

      What does the man mean?

1. He knows a tour guide in the park.
2. He knows the park very well.
3. He has a good guide book the woman can use.
4. He isn’t used to taking tours.

16. Susan certainly looks tired today.     

      She went up all night working on her term paper

      What does the woman say about Susan?

1. She needs to finish her paper.
2. She always works at night.
3. She hasn’t had many papers this term.
4. She didn’t go to bed last night.

17. Aren’t you ready yet?                                                                            

      The movie starts in ten minutes! 

      I thought we were going out tomorrow night.                             

      What does the woman mean?

1. She doesn’t want to see the movie.
2. She’ll be ready in the minutes.
3. She hadn’t planned on going out tonight.
4. She’ll think about going out tomorrow.

18. I don’t have enough money to pay for these books now.      

     Can you send me a bill?

     We don’t do that anymore.                                   

     What does the man mean?

1. The woman must pay for her books now.
2. He doesn’t sell books anymore.
3. The woman has enough money after all.
4. He doesn’t need any more books.

19. So, what do you think of Jack’s new car?       

      It was in the shop being repaired while I was visiting him.  

      What does the woman imply?

1. Jack was busy repairing his car during her visit.
2. Jack’s car isn’t new.
3. She didn’t get to see Jack’s new car.
4. She went shopping with Jack for a new car.

20. Aren’t our room ready to move into yet?     

      The cleaning crew is just gearing up!

      What does the woman mean?

1. The rooms are now ready.
2. The cleaning crrew has no equipment.
3. They should look for someone to clean the rooms.
4. The rooms haven’t been cleaned yet.

21. What can I ask to type my final paper?                           

      What about Clara?

      She doesn’t seem to be too busy these days.              

      What does the woman mean?

1. Clara might be are now ready.
2. Clara doesn’t seem interested in finishing her school work.
3. Clara is too busy to work for him.
4. He could type his own paper at Clara’s house.

22. I’m afraid I’ll have to get a job next semester.            

      I can’t afford my rent anymore.

      Have you thought about looking for a less expensive apartment?

      What does the woman suggest the man do?

1. Move to a more affordable apartment.
2. Pay the rent a little at a time.
3. Look for a smaller place to live.
4. Find a job near his apartment.

23. The project I’m working on will take several months to finish. 

      Good thing it’s not due until May!                     

      What does the man mean?

1. He has several things to do in May.
2. The woman needs to start her project today.
3. The woman has time to finish her project.
4. He will do some work with the woman in May.

24. Karen missed the test today.              

      I heard. What I need to know is when she can make it up

      What does the woman mean?

1. She wonders when Karen can take the rest.
2. She heard that Karen missed a few questions on the test.
3. She wonders when Karen can help her write the test.
4. She heard that the test was too difficult for Karen.

25. Have you read that novel I lent you?                               

      I can’t seem to get into it.

      What does the woman mean?

1. She doesn’t understands what the man wants.
2. She hasn’t been able to find the book.
3. She doesn’t like reading novels.
4. The book doesn’t interest her very much.

26. I can hardly see to drive, the sun is so bright. 

      All you need is a good pair of sunglasses.                       

      What does the woman imply?

1. She will drive the man to see the eye doctor.
2. The sun won’t be as bright in the afternoon.
3. The man shouldn’t be driving in this weather.
4. The man’s problem could easily be solved.

27. Listen to that wind!                 

      The paper said it should die down by this evening.

      What does the woman mean?

1. The wind will not last through the night.
2. This strong wind could be dangerous.
3. The man should check the paper tonight.
4. The sound of the wind doesn’t bother her.

28. What’s that big book you’re carrying?            

      You mean this one?

      Oh, that’s my new dictionary.                                             

      All English majors had to buy one      

      What can be inferred about the women?

1. She works at the bookstore.
2. She is majoring in English.
3. She doesn’t know what the man means.
4. She doesn’t want to carry her dictionary.

29. Look, we know you’re busy, but you come late to every meeting!

      I’m so sorry!

      I didn’t realize that it bothered you all so much.          

      What will the woman probably do?

1. Start coming to meetings on time.
2. Stop going to the meetings.
3. Go to a different meeting.
4. Find out what is bothering the man.

30. Didn’t Sharon go to the meeting with you last week?              

      Even if she hadn’t had other things to do, I wouldn’t have bothered her to go to that one. 

      What does the man mean?                                  

1. He doesn’t know why Sharons didn’t bother to come to the meeting.
2. Sharons has been missing too many meetings lately.
3. Sharons seems bothered by the amount of work she has to do.
4. He didn’t feel it was necessary for Sharon to attend the meeting.

Part b

31. What is the main topic of this conversation?

1. washing clothes
2. The effects of hard water
3. How to buy a water softener
4. How to keep your pipes from freezing

B

32 In this conversation, what does hard mean?

1. Containing minerals
2. Frozen
3. Difficult
4. Soapy

B

33. According to the woman what is the best      solution to the man’s problem?

1. Moving to a new apartment
2.  Buying a machine
3.  Using a powder
4.  Heating his home better

B

34 What will the man probably do next?

1. Wash some clothes
2. Buy some water-softening powder
3. Clean his house
4. Moving to a new home

D

35What is the main topic of this conversation?

1. Supersitions
2. Transportation arrangements
3. Borrowing a van
4. Moving to a new home

B

36.  Why does Amanda think that Rick might not

       want to help her out?

1. He might be superstitious
2. He’ll be in Chicago that evening
3. He won’t be able to borrow his father’s van
4. He won’t be able to get there on time

A

37 Why does Rick think he might be a little late?

    A.   He’s having dinner with some friends that                 evening

    B.   He will be driving his father’s van instead of              his car

    C.   He will be flying in from Chicago earlier that               evening

    D.   He always drives more slowly on Friday the               thirteenth

C

n  Number 38

n                  Where does this talk most probably take place?

n  a) In a school.

n  b) At the post office.

n  c) On an airplane.

n  d) In a museum.

n  Answer: d) In a museum.

n  •I’d like to welcome you all to our aeronautics collection.

n  Number 39

n                  Why is Samuel Langley important?

n  a) He designed the first airplane to carry a  passenger.

n  b) His work provided valuable information for      inventors who came after him.

n  c)  He was the first man to cross the Potomac River.

n  d)  He put together an aeronautics collection.

Answer: b) His work provided valuable information for  inventors who came after him.

n  Number 40

n                  What appears on the commemorative stamp discussed by the speaker?

A) The Potomac River.

B) Several items of historical significance.

C) A steam engine.

D) One of Langley’s inventions.

Answer: D) One of Langley’s inventions.

n  Number 41

n                  What will the speaker probably do next?

A) Move into the next room.

B) Buy a commemorative stamp.

C) Take a ride in the Aerodrome #5.

D) Try to create a new model.

Answer: A) Move into the next room.

n  Number 42

n                  According to the speaker, how are shorebirds different from oceanic birds?

n  A) They use landmarks to navigate.

n  B) They fly at higher altitudes.

n  C) They are disoriented by large bodies of water.

n  D) They don’t spin, turn and wheel.

Answer: A) They use landmarks to navigate.

n  Number 43

n                  How do experts believe that oceanic birds navigate?

n  A) They have a strong sense of smell and can keep  track of land.

n  B) They are guided by the Arctic and the Antarctic.

n  C) Their urge to breed leads them back to land.

n  d) They use the stars and some innate magnetic  sense.

Answer: d) They use the stars and some innate                 magnetic sense.

n  Number 44

n  What is the significance of the story about the seawater taken from its home in Great Britain?

n  A) It seems cruel to take a bird so far from its home.

n  B) It was a new experiment to fly a bird on an airplane.

n  C) The bird was able to find its way home under seemingly          impossible circumstances.

n  D) The bird was able to fly from the north to the South Pole without getting lost.

n  Answer: C) The bird was able to find its way home under seemingly impossible circumstances.

n  Number 45

n                  In which university class would this talk most likely take place?

n  A) Ocean geology.

n  B) Biology.

n  C) Psychology.

n  D) Geography.

Answer: B) Biology.

n  Number 46

n                  What can we infer about the speaker’s attitude toward nature’s mysteries?

n  A) Science and technology will eventually unlock all         mysteries.

n  B) Some of nature’s mysteries may be beyond our          understanding.

n  C) It is hard to believe that ocean birds don’t breed at sea.

n  D) All we need to do is waiting, ocean birds will show us how they navigate.

n  Answer:   B) Some of nature’s mysteries may be                                                    beyond our understanding

n  Number 46

n                  What can we infer about the speaker’s attitude toward nature’s mysteries?

n  A) Science and technology will eventually unlock all         mysteries.

n  B) Some of nature’s mysteries may be beyond our          understanding.

n  C) It is hard to believe that ocean birds don’t breed at sea.

n  D) All we need to do is waiting, ocean birds will show us how they navigate.

n  Answer:   B) Some of nature’s mysteries may be                    beyond our understanding

n  Number 46

n                  What can we infer about the speaker’s attitude toward nature’s mysteries?

n  A) Science and technology will eventually unlock all         mysteries.

n  B) Some of nature’s mysteries may be beyond our          understanding.

n  C) It is hard to believe that ocean birds don’t breed at sea.

n  D) All we need to do is waiting, ocean birds will show us how they navigate.

n  Answer:   B) Some of nature’s mysteries may be                                                    beyond our understanding

n  Number 48

n                  What does the speaker say about parents’ ability to counteract the effects of birth order?

n  A) Children’s personalities are fixed by birth       order and            nothing can be done about it.

n  B) With sensitive parenting, parents can               take steps to      reduce the effects of     birth order.

n  C) If parents continue to pay attention to the     middle child, he or she will be more flexible.

n  D) Oldest children would be more sociable if       they were           given more independence

Answer: B) With sensitive parenting, parents can take steps               to reduce the effects of birth order.

Number 49

                Why does the speaker say that middle children often have the most comfortable spot in the family?

A) Older and younger children tend to fight with                each other more often than with the middle child.

B) The middle child gets better quality attention and         more love from the parents.

C) Middle children are less dependent on their  parents’ approval than the oldest child but free  from the pressure of being the youngest.

D) Middle children are brighter, more capable,                   moreserious-minded and more flexible than their           siblings.

Answer Number of 49: C) Middle children are less dependent on their parents’ approval than the oldest child but free from the pressure of being the youngest.

n  Number 50

n                  What significance does the speaker give to the fact that first-born children are outnumbered in the U.S. population by nearly two to one?

n  A) First-born children are under a lot of pressure to          compute successfully since they are so                                                    outnumbered.

n  B) First-born children have to dominate their                        younger siblings or else face being overwhelmed             by them.

n  C) First-born children are brighter and more capable;        therefore, they don’t have to worry about being              outnumbered.

n  D) In spite of this statistic, a large percentage       of high achievers are first-born children.

Answer Number of 50: D) In spite of this statistic, a                                          large percentage of high achievers are                                   first-born children.