0Listening

1. W: Have you save enough to buy that new printer for your computer yet?
M: You know, money seems to be burning a hole in my pocket lately. Maybe next month.
N: What does the man mean?

A. He doesn’t have enough money to buy a printer now

B. He’s not sure how much a printer costs
C. He’ll buy a computer later this week
D. He lost the money he was saying

2. W: We need a fourth player for tennis this morning. Do you want to join us?
M: I’ve got a class at nine, but Carol’s free and she’s really good.
N: What does the man suggest the woman do?

a. Wait to play until after his 9 O’clock class

b. Ask carol to play tennis
c. Ask carol if she’s going to class
d. Get a tennis lesson from Carrol

3. M: I don’t understand how this budget was calculated.

W: let me have a look, OK?
N: What does the woman mean?

a. They should ask for an increase in the budget

b. The calculation appear correct to her
c. She’ll try to see what method was used
d. They need to make a copy of the budget

4. W: I’m going to the snack bar for a cup of coffee. Would you like me to bring you back
something?
M: Not from the snack bar, but could you pick up a paper for me?
N: what does the man mean?

a. He could bring something to the woman

b. He’d be happy to go to with the woman
c. He wants the woman to get him a newspaper
d. He’d like something to eat

5. M: I’ll be coming straight from work, so I’ll have to pack a change of clothes.
W: It’s only a barbeque. Jeans and a T-shirt will be fine.
N: what does the women imply?

a. The barbecue has been canceled

b. The weather will probably be cool
c. The man will not be able to attend the barbecue
d. Casual dress will be appropriate
6. M: Man, I’m exhausted. I stayed up the whole night studying for my history midterm exam.
W: Why do you always wait till the last minute?
N: What can be inferred about the man?

a. He has bad study habits

b. He sleeps too much
c. He wakes up early
d. He’s an excellent student

7. M: Let’s go watch the fireworks tonight.

W: I have ticket to the theater.
N: What does the women mean?

a. She dislikes fireworks

b. She has plans for the evening
c. She doesn’t feel like going out
d. She has to get theater tickets

8. W: Do you think you could give me a ride to the library tonight?

M: I’d like to. But I’m heading in the other direction – I’m meeting Jean tonight.
N: What does the man mean?

a. The library is closed tonight

b. He doesn’t know how to get to the library
c. Jean is using his car
d. He won’t be able to help the women

9. W: I want to pay you for that long-distance call I made. But I suppose you haven’t gotten you
phone bill yet.
M: Oh, but I have.
N: What does the man mean?

a. He has received his telephone bill

b. His calls weren’t listed
c. The woman has already paid for her call
d. He has received a long distance call

10. M: I’ve had my new stereo for a whole week, but I haven’t yet figured out how to record a
cassette.
W: Didn’t an instruction manual come with it?
N: What does the women imply?

a. The man should take the stereo back to the store

b. The man should refer to the instruction manual
c. She’ll go to the man’s house and help him
 d. She’ll give the man her instruction manual

11. M: Is there a candy machine in this building?

W: Uh-huh, it’s down the hall on your left, but it has an “out-of-order” sign on it.
N: What does the women mean?

a. Candy has been ordered for the machine

b. They still have some candy left over
c. The machine isn’t working right now
d. The machine was moved to another building

12. W: I’ve had it with being sick in bed. I’ve read most of these megazines twice.
M: Well, if it’ll help, I’ll run to the store and get you some new ones.
N: What will the man probably do?

a. Discuss a magazine article with the woman

b. Help the woman find a new doctor
c. Go to the store for some medicine
d. Buy the woman some magazines

13. M: you know, I’ve been watering my plants regularly, but they’re still not doing well in my new
dorm room.
W: Maybe instead of keeping them in the corner you should put the directly in front of the
window.
N: What does the woman imply?

a. The plants may need more light

b. The plants should get less water
c. The are in front of the window is too cold for plants
d. Plants rarely do well in the dormitory

14. W: I think I’ll take my mother to that French restaurant on Main Street for her birthday.
M: I hope it’s not any time soon. They’re usually booked up weeks in advance.
N: what does the man mean?

a. The restaurant closes early during the week

b. He thought the woman’s birthday was next week
c. The woman should find out if she can reserve a table
d. He won’t be able to go with the woman

15. W1: The famous violinist our professor was talking about is going to be the soloist in next
week’s concert!
W2: Great! I don’t want to miss it. Where can we get tickets?
N: What will the speakers probably do next week?

a. Find out where their professor is going to perform

 b. Go to a concert
c. Perform in a musical recital
d. Interview the violinist

16. W: So, are you going over to Cindy’s after class?

M: I’d like to, but she has a pet cat and I’m very allergic
N: What does the man mean?

a. He has to go home to feed his pet.

b. He’s expecting Cindy arrive soon
c. He cannot go to Cindy’s
d. He must keep an appointment with his doctor

17. W: One of the members of the dormitory council is quitting. Do you know of anyone who’d be
interested in taking her place?
M: I’m not sure, but I’ll certainly keep an eye out for you?
N: What will the man probably do?

a. Join the dormitory council himself

b. Attent the next council meeting
c. Persuade the other council members not to quit
d. Help the woman find someone to fill the vacancy

18. W: Have you heard about the new fitness center they’re building downtown?
M: Yeah, I can hardly wait for it to open
N: What does the man mean?

a. The center has just opened

b. He’s looking forward to using the center
c. The door to the fitness center is locked
d. There are long lines to get into the center

19. M: Hi, I’d ike to sign up for the film selection committee. Is this the right place?
W: Yes, it is! There are a lot of fun people on that committee, but you’ll have to put in a lot of
hours. I hope your schedule isn’t too tight.
N: What does the woman imply?

a. The film committee is full

b. Being on the committee is requires a great deal of time
c. It is difficult to be selected for the committee
d. The man needs to sign up at another place

20. W: You don’t seem to be able to sit still today. What’s going on?
M: today they announce who gets the big scholarship for next year.
N: How does the man probably feel?
 a. Dissapointed
b. Surprised
c. Nervous
d. Uninterested

21. W: I’m really looking forward to the picnic tomorrow

M: If we’re lucky, we’ll have some sun this year for a change.
N: What does the man imply?

a. The weather is usually bad at the picnics

b. He’ll need a change of clothes for the picnic
c. He’s not looking forward to attending the picnic
d. He’s looking for a new place to hold the picnic

22. W: What a mess for the custodian to clean up!

M: You can say that again!
N: What does the man mean?

a. He agrees that the custodian will have a lot of work to do

b. He doesn’t want to mess up the clean room
c. He wants the woman to speak a little louder
d. He doesn’t thing the woman should talk to the custodian again

23. W: I wish we had more time for lunch

M: Me too. I get indigestion
N: What does the man mean?

a. He usually isn’t hungry until lunch time

b. His stomach hurts when he eats too fast
c. He likes to eat lunch at two o’clock
d. He needs to run errands during lunch

24. W: You haven’t seen a blue notebook, have you? I hope I didn’t leave it at school.
M: Did you check that pile of books and papers you left on the desk last night?
N: What does the man imply?

a. He put some notes on the desk last night

b. The woman should check with the school
c. The woman shouldn’t have moved his books
d. The notebook might be among some other books

25. M: The berries on this bush look kine of tasty. Do you think I should try one?
W: I wouldn’t. Even the birds stay away from that bush
N: What does the woman imply?

a. Somebody frightened the birds away

 b. The berries aren’t ripe yet
c. She doesn’t like berries
d. The berries aren’t good to eat

26. M: What did you do to your hair?

W: I just had to have it cut. It was always getting in my eyes.
N: what does the woman imply?

a. She thought her hair was too short

b. Her new hairstyle is more practical
c. She cut her hair herself
d. She has to tie back her hair

27. W: You’re on the right track. I just think you need to narrow the topic down.
M: Yeah, you’re right. I always choose these broad areas when I’m doing a research paper.
N: Wha will the man probably do?

a. Write his paper on a more general topic

b. Take the woman’s advice about his paper
c. Choose an entirely new topic for his paper
d. Retype his paper

28. M: When are you going to have your eyes checked?

W: I had to cancel my appointment. I couldn’t fit it in.
N: What does the woman mean?

a. She decided not to cancel her appointment

b. Her new glasses aren’t comfortable
c. She’s too busy to get a checkup
d. She has to check when the appointment is

29. W: Did you notice that Mark shaved off his beard over the summer?
M: Notice? I didn’t even recognize him
N: What does the man imply?

a. He hadn’t notice any change in Mark

b. Mark looks different without a beard
c. He thinks Mark looked better with the beard
d. He hasn’t seen Mark yet

30. M: I probably should’ve found out if you liked spicy food

W: Oh, but I appreciate all the trouble you went to. I guess I’m just not a very adventurous eater
N: what can be inferred about the woman?

a. She didn’t like the food the man prepared

b. She’s not a very good cook
 c. She’s annoyed with the man
d. She thinks the man spent too much time cooking

PART B
Questions 31 through 34. Listen to a conversation at a bicycle shop.
W: Hi. John!
M: Oh. Hi. Laura. What’re you doing here
W: Uh…I’m usually here on weekends. It’s my dad’s shop. So, you’re looking for a bike?
M: Yeah. Now that the weather’s warming up. I thought I’d get some. Exercise – instead of taking the
bus all the time.
W: Well. You came to the right place. Do you know what you’d like?
M: Well. I don’t want a racer or a touring bike or anything. Mostly I’ll just be using it to get back and
forth from work.
W: How far is that?
M: About four miles
W: Are there a lot of hills on the way?
M: Some. I guess. But uh. Maybe I should just tell you up front that I’ve only got a hundred and fifty
dollars. Can I get anything decent for that?
W: Well. You’re not going to get anything top-of the line but we do have a few trade-ins in the back
that’re in good condition.
M: That sounds good
W: And you’re right. For the kind of riding you’re going to be doing. The most important thing is
comfort. You want to make sure it’s the (man) right height for you. Follow me and I’ll show you
what we’ve got.
31. Why is Laura at the bicycle shop?
a. She’s waiting for her father
b. She’s having her bicycle repaired
c. She wanted to surprise John
d. She works there

32. Why does John want to buy a bicycle?

a. To replace his stolen bicycle
b. To begin bicycling to work
c. To join a bicycle club
d. To train for a bicycle race

33. What does Laura suggest that John do?

 a. Buy a used bicycle
b. Buy a racing bicycle
c. Replace the tires on his bicycle
d. Sell his old bicycle to the shop
34. What does Laura say is most important about a bike?
a. It must be right height
b. It must have several gears
c. It must have good tires
d. It must be the right weight

Questions 35 through 39. Listen to a conversation between two students.

M: Hi Lynn, I saw you at registration yesterday. I sailed right through. But you were standing in a
long line.
W: Yeah, I waited an hour to sign up for a distance-learning course.
M: Distance learning? Never heard of it.
W: Well, it’s new this semester – it’s only open to psychology majors. But I bet it’ll catch on
elsewhere. Yesterday over a hundred students signed up.
M: Well, What is it?
W: It’s experimental course. I registered for child psychology. All I’ve got to do is watch a twelve-
week series of televised lessons. The department shows them several different times a day in
several different locations.
M: Don’t you ever have to meet with your professor?
W: Yeah, after each part of the series I have to talk to her and the other students on the phone, you
know, about our ideas. Then we’ll meet on campus three times for reviews and exams.
M: It sounds pretty nontraditional to me, but I guess it makes sense, considering how many
students have jobs. It must really help with their schedules – not to mention how it’ll cut down on
traffic.
W: You know, last year my department did a survey and they found out that 80 percent of all
psychology majors were employed. That’s why they came up with the program. Look. I’ll be
working three days a week next semester, and it was either cut back on my classes or try this out.
M: The only thing is… doesn’t it seem impersonal. Though? I mean, I’d miss having class discussions
and hearing what other people thingk…
W: Well, I guess that’s why phone contact’s important. Anyway, it’s an experiment. Maybe I’ll end up
hating it.
M: Maybe, but….I’ll be curious to see how it works out.
35. Where did the man see the woman yesterday?
a. On television
b. At registration
 c. In class
d. At work

36. How is the distance learning course different from traditional courses?
a. Students are not required to attend regular class lectures
b. The professor videotapes class lectures for review
c. Class are held at various locations throughout the area
d. Students receive credit for work

37. What do the speaker agree is the major advantage of the distance-learning course?
a. It allows them to meet students from other universities
b. It promotes the concept of self-learning
c. It allows more flexibility in students schedules
d. It doesn’t require any examinations

38. Why did the woman decide to enroll in the distance-learning course?
a. It’s requirement for psychology majors
b. She wasn’t able to get into the traditional course
c. She lives far from the university
d. She has to work a lot of hours this semester

39. What does the man think is a disadvantage of distance learning?

a. He was not interested in political reform
b. He had an unsual military career
c. He had no political experience
d. He expressed many controversial ideas.

Part C
Question 40 through 43. Listen to a student report in a United States history class.
W: So, uh… as Jim said, James Polk was the eleventh President, and…uh…well, my reports abouth
the next President – Zachary Taylor. Taylor was elected in 1849. It’s surprising because…well, he
was the first President that didn’t have any previous political experience. The main reason he was
chosen as a candidate was because he was a war hero. In the army, his men called him “Old Rough
and Ready”…I guess because of his…”rough edges.” He was kind of blunt and he didn’t really look
like a military hero. He liked to do things like wear civilian clothes instead of a uniform – even in
battle.