Part A Complete Practice TOEFL Test One

Listening Comprehension Fifth Meeting

Part A

Complete Practice TOEFL Test One

Part A

Number 1

                M : Would you like me to read you the instructions again?

                W : Yes, please. I’m lost.

                What does the woman mean?

1. She doesn’t understand the instructions.
2. She lost the instructions she was reading.
3. She doesn’t want to follow the directions.
4. She thinks she and her friend are lost.

Answer : A

“Keywords” : Yes, please. I’m lost.

Number 2

                                W : It only took me a few days to write my literature paper.

                                M : Really? It’s been a month, and I still haven’t finished mine.

                What does the man mean?

1. He will complete his paper this month.
2. The mine has been closed for a month.
3. It is taking him a long time to write his paper.
4. He can help the woman in a little while.

Answer  : C

“Keywords” : Really? It’s been a month, and I still haven’t finished mine.

Number 3

                M : Do you think smoking is allowed here?

                W : Well, I don’t see any ashtrays around.

                What does the woman imply?

1. Ashtrays aren’t allowed here.
2. There aren’t any cigarettes here.
3. She can’t see very well.
4. Smoking probably isn’t permitted here.

Answer : D

“Keywords” : Well, I don’t see any ashtrays around.

Number 4

                M : Do you think you’ll be able to find time for a vacation this term?

                W : Are you kidding! With all the work I have to do?

                What does the woman mean?

1. She’ll take her work with her on vacation.
2. She and the man will have a good time on vacation.
3. She won’t have time for a vacation.
4. She thinks she can finish her work on time.

 Answer : C

“Keywords” : Are you kidding! With all the work I have to do?

Number 5

                W : Can I get you some more pie?

                M : More? I’ve already had two pieces!

                What does the man say about the pie?

1. He’d like a larger piece this time.
2. He doesn’t want any more.
3. His first piece was too large.
4. He’d like some more in a little while.

 Answer : B

“Keywords” : More? I’ve already had two pieces!

Number 6

                M : I’ll talk to Bill when he comes in to work today.

                W : That is, if he comes in!

                What is the woman saying about Bill?

1. She thinks he might be late to work.
2. His income isn’t high enough.
3. She isn’t sure he’ll come to work today.
4. She’d like to talk to him, too.

Answer : C

“Keywords” : That is, if he comes in!

Number 7

                M : The concert wasn’t too long for you, was it?

                W : Too long?

                W : I could have stayed forever!

                What does the woman mean?

1. She has never seen such a long concert.
2. She enjoyed the concert very much.
3. She’ll take the man along.
4. She didn’t like the last song.

Answer : B

“Keywords” : W : Too long?

                                      W : I could have stayed forever!

Number 8

                M : Do you think I should call the college about my application?

                W : I don’t see how it could hurt.

                What does the woman mean?

It is not a bad idea to telephone the college.

She will call the college for the man.

Her eyes hurt, so she cannot see very well.

She will give the man’s application to her colleagues.

Answer : A

“Keywords” : I don’t see how it could hurt.

Number 9

                M : Could you please fill my car with unleaded and check the oil?

                W : Certainly. And, while I’m at it, I’ll wash your windshield.

                What is the woman’s job?

1. Gas station attendant.
2. Housekeeper.
3. Bank teller.
4. Flight attendant.

Answer : A

“Keywords” :  Certainly. And, while I’m at it, I’ll wash your windshield.

Number 10

                M : Dan can’t figure out how to set up his computer.

                W : Shouldn’t he read the instruction booklet?

                What does the woman think Dan should do?

1. Ask someone to help him with his computer.
2. Read the instructions for setting up his computer.
3. Try to take his computer apart by himself.
4. Use his computer to help him set up his math project.

Answer : B

“Keywords” :  Shouldn’t he read the instruction booklet?

Number 11

                M : I wonder where Jane is.

                W : I think she’s still tied up on the phone.

                What does the woman say about Jane?

1. She’s trying to tie the bow.
2. She will call the man as soon as possible.
3. She is talking on the phone.
4. She hasn’t gone home yet.

Answer : C

“Keywords” : I think she’s still tied up on the phone.

Number 12

                W : I’d like to take you up on that invitation to dinner on Saturday night.

                M : Great. Then you will be in town!

                What had the man assumed at first?

1. The woman didn’t want to deliver the invitation.
2. The woman would be gone on Saturday.
3. The woman would take the man to dinner.
4. He needed to take the invitation to the woman.

Answer : B

“Keywords” : Great. Then you will be in town!

Number 13

                W : Did Susan make it to all four classes today?

                M : Only to three, as far as I know.

                What does the man think?

1. Susan only has three glasses.
2. Susan knows about her third class.
3. He missed a class because of Susan.
4. Susan didn’t attend one class.

Answer : D

“Keywords” :  Only to three, as far as I know.

Number 14

                M : Do you think we should water the garden?

                W : Water the garden?

                W : It’s been pouring for the past three days!

                What does the woman mean?

1. She’d like the man to pour her a glass of water.
2. It stopped raining three days ago.
3. It probably won’t rain again for a few days.
4. The garden doesn’t need any more water.

Answer : D

“Keywords” :  W : Water the garden?

                                      W : It’s been pouring for the past three days!

Number 15

                W : Fred said the two of you are going to do a photography project together.

                M : Yes. And, what a treat for me!

                M : Fred’s the best photographer I know!

                What does the man mean?

1. He’s looking forward to working with Fred.
2. They need to handle the photographs carefully.
3. Fred should be treated like a professional.
4. Their project will be the best.

Answer : A

“Keywords” :  M : Yes. And, what a treat for me!

                                          M : Fred’s the best photographer I know!

Number 16

                M : You’re going to join us for dinner tonight, aren’t you?

                W : Sorry. I have a chemistry test to take first thing in the morning.

What does the woman mean?

1. She has to give a test tomorrow morning.
2. She can’t take her test first thing in the morning.
3. She won’t be able to join them for dinner.
4. She intends to join them tonight after dinner.

Answer : C

Keywords: Sorry. I have a chemistry test to take first thing in the morning.

Number 17

                W : I’ve got some good news.

                W : Laura will be coming home from the hospital tomorrow.

                M : It’s good to know she’s finally feeling better.

What does the man imply about Laura?

1. She was only in the hospital for a short time.
2. She will leave for the hospital soon.
3. She was ill for quite some time.
4. He will finally have time to visit her in the hospital tomorrow.

Answer : C

Keywords: It’s good to know she’s finally feeling better.

Number 18

                M : I hear that Pamela didn’t get that job.

                W : Yeah. I guess she just didn’t measure up to the other applicants.

What does the woman say about Pamela?

1. She wasn’t as qualified as the other applicants.
2. She didn’t really want to get the job.
3. She wasn’t very friendly to the other applicants.
4. No one could measure the value of her past experience.

Answer : A

Keywords: Yeah. I guess she just didn’t measure up to the other applicants.

Number 19

                W : I’m going to give my mother this beautiful bracelet for her                        birthday.

                M : Just like that? In that plain package?

                M : Don’t you need to wrap it first and put a ribbon on it?

What does the man suggest the woman do?

1. Buy her mother a different gift.
2. See what her mother wants first.
3. Make her mother’s package look more like a gift.
4. Find something else that her mother would like.

Answer : C

Keywords: Don’t you need to wrap it first and put a ribbon on it?

Number 20

                W : I need to request an extension on the deadline for my project.

                W : I simply won’t have time to finish it by Friday.

                M : I’d be happy to talk to you about it, but I don’t know how much

                     extra time I can allow.

What does the man mean?

1. The woman can have as much time as she needs.
2. He doesn’t have any time to talk.
3. He wants to see the woman on Friday.
4. He may not be able to extend the deadline.

Answer : D

Keywords:  I’d be happy to talk to you about it, but I don’t   know how much extra time I can allow.

Number 21

                M : Do you think there’s anyone around who could take me to the airport?

                W : Did you check with Susan?

                W : She has a car.

What does the woman suggest the man do?

1. Borrow Susan’s car to go to the airport.
2. Ask Susan if she will take him to the airport.
3. Write Susan a check for her car.
4. Find out if Susan will be at the airport.

Answer : B

Keywords: She has a car.

Number 22

                M : I hear the meeting has been postponed until next Monday.

                W : Great…I was supposed to start my vacation at the end of this            week.

What does the woman mean?

1. She might have to postpone the start of her vacation.
2. She is glad that the meeting will take place while she is gone.
3. She will reschedule the meeting for the end of this week.
4. She heard that the man couldn’t come to the meeting.

Answer : A

Keywords: Great…I was supposed to start my vacation at the end of this week.

Number 23

                W : Would you like to meet at the library?

                M : That’s as good a place as any, I guess.

What does the man mean?

1. Any place but the library is good for him.
2. He doesn’t mind meeting at the library.
3. He can’t think of a good place to meet.
4. He isn’t sure where the woman wants to meet.

Answer : B

Keywords: That’s as good a place as any, I guess.

Number 24

                W : Have they hired Larry yet?

                W : I think they’re still checking his references.

What can be inferred about Larry?

1. He will be checking out several references.
2. He is looking for a job.
3. He was hared without references.
4. He has just begun his new position.

Answer : B

Keywords: I think they’re still checking his references.

Number 25

                M : I’m going out to get some soup.

                M : Can I bring you back anything?

                W : Hmmm. I might like a can of soda.

                W : Thanks for the offer.

What does the woman want the man to do?

1. Go out for some soup.
2. Buy her a soda.
3. Take back his soda.
4. Turn down her offer.

Answer : B

Keywords: Hmmm. I might like a can of soda.

                 Thanks for the offer.

Number 26

                W : This is the best meal I’ve had in a long time!

                M : Oh, really?

                M : I would have expected the food in this restaurant to be too spicy for you.

What does the man imply?

1. He hasn’t had a good meal in along time.
2. The woman should avoid eating in restaurants.
3. The woman doesn’t care for spicy food.
4. He will help the woman prepare dinner.

                                                                                                               

Answer : C

Keywords: I would have expected the food in this restaurant to be too spicy for you.

Number 27

                W : Greg really sticks close to home, doesn’t he?

                M : Like glue.

                M: And, he never calls anyone, either.

What does the man mean?

1. The glue Greg lent him is not sticking.
2. Greg needs to fix the fence at his house.
3. Greg doesn’t do any socializing.
4. He hasn’t been able to reach Greg by phone.

Answer : B

Keywords: And, he never calls anyone, either.

Number 28

                M : Did you understand what the professor meant?

                W : It was way over my head.

What does the woman mean?

1. She couldn’t hear the professor’s lecture.
2. She doesn’t agree with what the professor said.
3. She couldn’t see over the professor’s head.
4. She didn’t understand the professor.

Answer : D

Keywords: It was way over my head.

Number 29

                W : I understand the ski trip scheduled for this                  weekend has been canceled.

                M : Too bad.

                M : I was looking forward to it.

What does the man mean?

1. He couldn’t see the ski trail in front of him.
2. He is going to look for something else to do.
3. He wanted to go skiing.
4. He’ll reschedule his trip.

Answer : C

Keywords: I was looking forward to it.

Number 30

                W : Are you sure all of Ben’s friends have been invited                to his birthday party?

                M : I’ll go over the guest list one more time.

What is the man going to do?

1. Call all of the guests one more time.
2. Give the list of guests to the woman to check over.
3. Go over to Ben’s house to check on the preparations.
4. Make sure all of Ben’s friends have been invited.

Answer : D

Keywords: I’ll go over the guest list one more time.