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TOEFL listening conversation 1

These questions refer to the audio file TOEFL_1_conversation.mp3

Narrator: Now answer the following questions. You may use your notes to help you.

1. Why is the student talking to the advisor?

(A) To try and determine the best subject for him to major in.

(B) To ask about the advisor's experiences as an undergraduate.

(C) To get advice about transferring to a different university.

(D) To decide which classes would be best to take next quarter.

2. Which of these statements about the student's experience are true?

(A) He is senior at Kryptos Univeristy.

(B) He is majoring in business administration.

(C) He wanted to go to a school close to home.

(D) He has made lots of friends at Kryptos.

Narrator: Listen again to part of the passage and answer the following question(s).

(audio file TOEFL_1_conversation_excerpt.mp3)

3. Why does the advisor say this: "I was ready to pack it in after the first two weeks"?

(A) To show that she emphasizes with the student's feelings.

(B) To make the student feel foolish about wanting to leave.

(C) To demonstrate how brave he was for staying in school.

(D) To illustrate an example of his poor decision-making.

4. What will the student have to do if he transfers?

(A) Send educational records.

(B) Take extra courses.

(C) Change majors.

(D) Visit his friends.

5. What will most likely happen next?

(A) The advisor will call the students' parents.

(B) The student will search for more information.

(C) The student will move back to his hometown.

(D) The advisor will do research in the lab.






1. Why is the man taking this course?

(A) It's an elective.

(B) It's a required course.

(C) It's important to him.

(D) It's enjoyable for him.

2. Why is the woman taking this course?

(A) It's an elective.

(B) It's a required course.

(C) It's important to her.

(D) It's enjoyable for her.

3. What will they do next?

(A) Buy their textbooks.

(B) Email some information.

(C) Save some money.

(D) Listen to a lecture.

4. What is the purpose of this conversation?

(A) To study the text together.

(B) To pass time until class starts.

(C) To share information about ecology.

(D) To begin a relationship.



5. Why does the young woman say this: "I suppose that would teach, uh, fifth graders about

the balance of nature"?

(A) She thinks the game is educational.

(B) She thinks the game is beneath the man.

(C) She thinks the game is inappropriate.

(D) She thinks the game is fun.






1. What is the purpose of this meeting?

(A) To renew a program

(B) To review a subject

(C) To reschedule a lecture

(D) To revise a course

2. Why did the assistant go to Appalachia?

(A) For research

(B) For fieldwork

(C) For relaxation

(D) For samples

3. Why will the professor give the students a reading?

(A) So they can hear Old English

(B) So they can write Old English phonetically

(C) To fill out his lecture

(D) To satisfy the requirements of the course

4. What will the assistant probably do next?

(A) Go to the library

(B) Return a book

(C) Attend a meeting

(D) Surf the Net



5. Why does Henry say this: "Not if you can help it, certainly!"?

(A) He thinks the professor should teach less Old English.

(B) He thinks the professor should teach more Old English.

(C) He thinks the professor considers teaching Old English important.

(D) He thinks the professor considers teaching Old English not so important.







(A) To acquaint the student and the assistant lecturer

(B) To find out about the American authors being taught

(C) To ascertain the grading method of the course

(D) To figure out how to study for the lectures

2. How long should the student's essays be?

(A) Four pages

(B) Four months

(C) Four lectures

(D) Four authors

3. If the student passes all fifteen quizzes, how much of her final grade will they represent?

(A) 10%

(B) 15%

(C) 20%

(D) 30%



4. Why does Mary Jane say this: "Are they short and sweet, too?"

(A) She thinks the examinations will be very easy.

(B) She is flirting with Mr Fitch.

(C) She thinks the examinations will be very difficult.

(D) She is joking with Mr Fitch.

5. What will Mary Jane probably do?

(A) Research American writers

(B) Miss some lecture quizzes

(C) Visit Dr Addlestone's office

(D) Buy a typewriter






1. Why are these young men in conversation?

(A) They are getting acquainted.

(B) They are distributing their belongings.

(C) They are deciding their majors.

(D) They are composing a shopping list.

2. Where will they keep their shoes?

(A) in the closet

(B) under the bed

(C) in their cartons

(D) side by side

3. Where have they arranged to meet?

(A) at the campus stores

(B) back at their room

(C) at the registration desk

(D) in the campus restaurant



4. Why does the young man say this: "Do you mind if I set one of my stereo speakers on the

corner of the right-hand one?"

(A) The space belongs to the other young man.

(B) He has too much equipment.

(C) He needs help lifting the speaker.

(D) He is concerned about the other young man's hearing.

5. What will probably happen next?

(A) They will set up the sound system.

(B) They will agree on a shopping list.

(C) They will pick up a bookcase.

(D) The young man will finish unpacking his suitcases.






1. Which best describes the student's current activity?

(A) He is collecting his time cards.

(B) He is seeking a program.

(C) He is filling in his timetable.

(D) He is completing his schedule.

2. What is the problem with Laboratory Section 22?

(A) He needs to take another class first.

(B) It is held at the same time as another class.

(C) It is too late on Friday.

(D) It is too early in the morning.

3. For how many sections does the student register?

(A) 1

(B) 2

(C) 3

(D) 4



4. Why does the young man say this: "They won't go in an hour"?

(A) To reassure the student

(B) To caution the student

(C) To remind the student

(D) To console the student

5. How would you characterize the student?

(A) He is a morning person.

(B) He is a night owl.

(C) He is an eager beaver.

(D) He is lackadaisical.






1. What are the two students doing?

(A) Discussing their programs

(B) Choosing an apartment

(C) Socializing

(D) Settling their differences

2. What's wrong with Friday classes?

(A) They're too late.

(B) They're too early.

(C) They make a two-day weekend.

(D) They make a four-day week.

3. Why is housing limited this year?

(A) Prices have risen.

(B) A building has been razed.

(C) Off-campus apartments are leased.

(D) There is a strike at the university.

4. What are the two roommates considering for the future?

(A) Moving

(B) Banking

(C) Separating

(D) Registering



5. Why does the roommate say this: "Can I sublet your half of the room then?"

(A) He wants to augment his income.

(B) He thinks his roommate is leaving.

(C) He is concerned about their relationship.

(D) He is teasing his roommate.






1. Why does the student visit the adviser's office?

(A) to find out more information about journalism

(B) to complain about the classes he has been taking

(C) to ask for advice about choosing a major

(D) to ask which career would be best in the future

2. Which subjects does the student NOT like?

(A) literature, sociology and philosophy

(B) science, math and business

(C) science, business and world history

(D) math, literature and cultural anthropology

3. What does the man advise the student to do?

(A) wait another year before declaring a major

(B) change his major to journalism

(C) consider majoring in journalism

(D) reconsider majoring in business



4. What is the adviser trying to find out about the student?

(A) if journalism might be a suitable major for him

(B) how intelligent he is

(C) his interest in becoming a writer

(D) if he got good grades in his classes

5. What is the student's attitude toward school?

(A) He thinks it is boring.

(B) He thinks it is too difficult.

(C) He thinks it is too easy.

(D) He likes to learn about new things.






1. What does the student want to do?

A. take a class B. buy a pass C. pay tuition D. play sports

2. How many types of IMA passes are available?

A. two B. three C. four D. five



3. What does the student imply when he says this: Man, I didn't know this was going to be so

complicated.

A. He expected that the transaction wouldn't take very long. B. He didn't think that there was

only one kind of IMA pass. C. He cannot understand the information he has just received. D.

He does not have enough money with him to buy a pass.

4. Which sports are included in the super pass that are not included in the basic pass?

A. rock climbing and track B. swimming, tennis, and golf C. sauna and whirlpools D.

basketball, racquetball, and track

5. What is the price of a fitness center pass?

A. $35 B. $40 C. $50 D. $75






1. Why does the student visit the professor?

(A) To request an extension on a deadline

(B) To receive advice about time management

(C) To ask for help in writing a term paper

(D) To explain his absence from history class

2. According to the student, what problem does his roommate have?

(A) He was arrested by campus police.

(B) His mother has a serious illness.

(C) He caught the flu and missed school.

(D) His dog ate his history term paper.



3. What does the professor mean when he says this: Oh I'm sure you do!

(A) He is confident that the student's excuse will be reasonable.

(B) He is positive that the student is about to tell him a lie.

(C) He is angry that the student is asking him for a favor.

(D) He is skeptical that the student really has a legitimate excuse.

4. What is the professor's attitude toward the student?

(A) He is cynical.

(B) He is servile.

(C) He is compassionate.

(D) He is unsympathetic.

5. According to the conversation, indicate which statement is not said.

(A) The student has finished a rough draft of his term paper.

(B) The professor agrees to let the student turn in his paper at the end of the week.

(C) The student is writing about the Civil War.

(D) The student asks the professor to check his writing.






1. Why does the student visit the student services center?

(A) To register his car with campus security.

(B) To purchase a parking pass for his vehicle.

(C) To ask about the prices for summer quarter.

(D) To arrange for a student parking discount.

2. What does an unlimited parking pass include?

(A) Parking on any day of the week for the entire calendar year.

(B) Parking on days school is in session during the school year.

(C) Parking on weekends and holidays during the school year.

(D) Parking on weekends and holidays for summer quarter.



3. Why does the student say this: I see. How much does, um, regular parking cost? Without

a pass?

(A) He wants to confirm that the parking pass is a good value.

(B) He is suspicious that the employee is over-charging him.

(C) He is considering buying a second pass for his parents.

(D) He thinks it is unfair that he does not get a reserved parking spot.

4. In the conversation, the university employee mentioned two types of parking passes.

Indicate which option is true for both.

It costs $150. It includes summer quarter. It excludes weekends. It requires a special sticker.

5. What will the student probably do next?

(A) Buy a pass with his credit card.

(B) Complete a registration form.

(C) Put a sticker in his car window.

(D) Offer to make a quarterly payment.






1. What is the student's purpose in coming here?

(A) To fulfil a course requirement

(B) To buy a souvenir for someone

(C) To pick up a novel

(D) To try on school wear and get a textbook

2. What must the student do to return the book?

(A) See the clerk

(B) Produce the receipt

(C) Keep it sealed

(D) Accept a discount

3. What is the design of the sweatshirt?

(A) It carries a large motto on the back.

(B) It carries a large crest on the front.

(C) It carries a small crest on the back and a motto on the front.

(D) It carries a crest on the back and on the front.



4. Why does the young man say this: "What's your return policy?"

(A) He wants to bring the book back.

(B) He's afraid he might damage the book.

(C) He wants to buy the book.

(D) He doesn't need the book now.

5. What will the student probably do after this?

(A) Look up some Latin

(B) Pay his taxes

(C) Wrap his gift

(D) Surf the net







(A) To arrange an interview

(B) To examine motives

(C) To expell a student

(D) To deal with a problem

2. Why do the other students roll their eyes?

(A) To glance at Sara's doodling

(B) To relax until Sara finishes talking

(C) To attract the instructor's attention

(D) To express their exasperation

3. Why does Henry mention archtypes?

(A) To exemplify Sara's inattention

(B) To describe Sara's personality

(C) To explain Sara's doodles

(D) To present the topic of his lecture



4. Why does Roger say this: " Maybe we should give her the benefit of the doubt"?

(A) He thinks Sara may be a serious student.

(B) He doesn't think that Sara wants to learn.

(C) She thinks that Sara is unsure of her goals.

(D) He doesn't think Sara is a problem.

5. What will Roger probably do soonest?

(A) Make an impression on Sara

(B) Tell Henry about his efforts

(C) Ask Sara to meet with him

(D) Try to stop smoking






1. What position does Cindy play?

(A) Forward

(B) Back

(C) Keeper

(D) Sweeper

2. Which statment is true?

(A) Cindy is a poor student.

(B) Cindy has missed many classes.

(C) Cindy has been playing too much football.

(D) Cindy cannot play football anymore.

3. Why is Cindy having this conversation with her coach?

(A) She is being expelled.

(B) She's not studying enough.

(C) She wants another chance.

(D) She doesn't want to play in the tournament.

4. What will Cindy do?

(A) Hire a tutor

(B) Review her career plans

(C) Rejoin her teammates

(D) Reexamine her availability



5. Why does Cindy say this: "There's life after football, you know!"?

(A) She is reaffirming her priorities.

(B) She is denigrating the sport.

(C) She is reassessing her goals.

(D) She is anticipating the tournament.






1. What started this conversation?

(A) A library fine

(B) A new acquaintance

(C) A misplaced volume

(D) A misconception

2. When was the young woman last here?

(A) Friday night

(B) Saturday morning

(C) Saturday afternoon

(D) Saturday night

3. Why is does she want the book?

(A) She needs to copy a few pages.

(B) She forgot some information in it.

(C) She needs some page numbers.

(D) She forgot its title.



4. Why does the young woman say this: "That's kind of eerie, isn't it? That's really pretty

close"?

(A) She's surprised at the similarity of titles.

(B) She thinks the book disappeared mysteriously.

(C) She thinks there are a lot of books in the carrel.

(D) She wonders why the book was not in the stacks.

5. What will the girl do next?

(A) Check the internet.

(B) Go jogging.

(C) Check with the librarian.

(D) Go to a library.







(A) To plan a meeting

(B) To describe a meeting

(C) To discuss a meeting

(D) To announce a meeting

2. What upsets the young man's mother?

(A) The fraternity parties

(B) The utility charges

(C) The college expenses

(D) The noisy music

3. Why is Delta Tau called an 'animal house'?

(A) Its members are uneducated.

(B) The building is unsanitary.

(C) The fraternity is unpopular.

(D) Its parties are wild.

4. What will the young men do later?

(A) Reconvene

(B) Reminisce

(C) Remonstrate

(D) Reconcile



5. Why does the young man say this: "What am I gonna do for a roommate?"

(A) He is eager to help his roommate.

(B) He is worried about finding a roommate.

(C) He is unable to help his roommate.

(D) He is eager to find a roommate.






1. Why must the young woman leave?

(A) She has made her decision.

(B) She has a class soon.

(C) She needs to go to the library for books.

(D) She's tardy.

2. When will they give their presentation?

(A) In two weeks

(B) In two months

(C) At the end of the month

(D) In the middle of next month



3. Why does the young man say this: "But what about you?- I'm easy, really"?

(A) He doesn't really care which phylum he researches.

(B) He doesn't think the research will really be so difficult.

(C) He really has a lot of time available for this presentation.

(D) He really enjoys working with the young woman.

4. What is the goal of this conversation?

(A) To assign a topic

(B) To compare two groups of organisms

(C) To practice a presentation

(D) To determine their approach to a problem

5. What will the students do in the next fortnight?

(A) Read about sea creatures

(B) Meet frequently for discussion

(C) Attend lectures on the environment

(D) Research comparisons and contrasts







(A) To assess the student's course work

(B) To take advantage of the dean

(C) To guarantee the student's graduation

(D) To decide the student's course requirements

2. Why has the student been taking Statistics?

(A) He needs it for his career.

(B) It is required for his graduation.

(C) It is part and parcel of his program.

(D) He enjoys the challenge of mathematics.

3. What can be said about the student's GPA?

(A) It includes a few 'A's.

(B) It includes more than a few 'A's.

(C) It includes mostly 'A's.

(D) It includes almost all 'A's.



4. Why does the counselor say this: "Oh, that's just great. How did you manage that, Lisle?"

(A) She is angry.

(B) She is peeved.

(C) She is anxious.

(D) She is ecstatic.

5. What will the counselor do next?

(A) File the student's transcript.

(B) Phone the Faculty of Business Administration.

(C) Revise the student's class schedule.

(D) Recommend that the student take Econometrics.






1. How many chemicals are required for the girl's experiment?

(A) One

(B) Two

(C) Three

(D) Four

2. Why does her experiment fail?

(A) Improper technique

(B) Faulty equipment

(C) Impure materials

(D) Poor planning



3. Why does the young man say this: "Isn't this a scientific laboratory?"

(A) He thinks the young woman should re-try her experiment.

(B) He is unsure of the classroom's purpose.

(C) He thinks the young woman should be more scientific.

(D) He might be in the wrong class after all.

4. What is the goal of this conversation?

(A) to solve an enigma

(B) to confront a dilemma

(C) to reach an impasse

(D) to rectify a faux pas

5. What will the young woman probably do next?

(A) Renovate her equipment.

(B) Review her mistakes.

(C) Report her findings.

(D) Revise her syllabus.






1. Why is the student in the classroom?

(A) He is waiting for his class to start.

(B) His class has just finished.

(C) He is waiting for his professor.

(D) He wants to study quietly

2. What is the student's purpose in initiating this conversation?

(A) To get his grade raised on his essay

(B) To better understand the Romantic poets

(C) To improve his writing technique

(D) To get a topic idea from his professor

3. What will the student try to do with his next essay?

(A) Contain his subject

(B) Write a shorter essay

(C) Choose an easier topic

(D) Research more carefully

4. What kind of essays did the professor say that some of the other students wrote?

(A) Terse ones

(B) Rambling ones

(C) Inconclusive ones

(D) Divisive ones



5. Why does the student say this: "Yes-- and I can identify!" (laughs) ?

(A) He doesn't like writing very much.

(B) He realizes who Rimbaud is.

(C) He is attracted by Africa.

(D) He enjoys composing poetry.






1. What initiated this conversation?

(A) An inquiry about photocopies

(B) An effort to reach the chairman

(C) A request for office supplies

(D) A concern about job security

2. What did the professor do?

(A) He visited the reading room.

(B) He labelled his binders.

(C) He met the chairman.

(D) He fixed his mistakes.

3. What will the secretary do next?

(A) Notify the chairman

(B) Retrieve some folders

(C) Receive a small gift

(D) Copy a syllabus



4. Why does the secretary say this: "Well, they do successful heart transplants now"?

(A) She is worried about budget cuts.

(B) She is uncomfortable with her responsibility.

(C) She is disheartened by her workload.

(D) She is happy that the professor thinks she's important.

5. How would you characterize their relationship?

(A) Amorous

(B) Convivial

(C) Confrontational

(D) Stilted






1. When was Q22 built?

(A) Before World War Two

(B) 1950s

(C) 1970s

(D) Two years ago

2. Why is the young woman unfamiliar with Q22?

(A) It's hidden in the trees.

(B) It has an unusual design.

(C) She cannot read the map.

(D) She is newly arrived.

3. What initiates this conversation?

(A) a confusing location

(B) an uncertain building

(C) a mistaken guidebook

(D) a dislocated structure



4. Why does the young woman say this: " How'd you guess?"

(A) She's uncomfortable with his curiosity.

(B) She thinks she looks older.

(C) She thinks its obvious.

(D) She's mystified at his observation.

5. Why was Q22 erected?

(A) To conserve by recycling

(B) To make soldiers comfortable

(C) To utilize a land grant

(D) To accommodate an overflow







(A) A request for directions

(B) A parking infraction

(C) A punctured tire

(D) A search for a dealer

2. What did the young man do during his last holiday?

(A) Apply for a scholarship

(B) Work part-time to earn money

(C) Explore the campus

(D) Take a long trip

3. What does he need to get a sticker?

(A) His student identification card

(B) His driver's license

(C) Permission from the Student Union

(D) A class in a main building

4. Where will the young man go next?

(A) The Campus Affairs Office

(B) Cross-country

(C) Wheels Within Wheels

(D) The Student Union



5. Why does the student say this: "Yes, you could say so"?

(A) He is giving the patrolman a chance to comment.

(B) He is denying the patrolman's suggestion.

(C) He is asking for the patrolman's opinion.

(D) He is confirming the patrolman's supposition.






1. What is the thrust of this conversation?

(A) To protest increased fees

(B) To research a financial problem

(C) To voice their concerns

(D) To discuss campus affairs

2. Why is the man taking two classes?

(A) He can't afford full tuition.

(B) He has regular employment.

(C) The courses are too demanding.

(D) The economy is poor.

3. How is the young woman financing her education?

(A) A scholarship

(B) A sugar daddy

(C) Part-time work

(D) Previous savings



4. Why does the young woman say this: "Gee, aren't you the eager beaver"?

(A) She is impressed with the man's enthusiasm.

(B) She is surprised that the man studies.

(C) She is pleased that the man has arrived early.

(D) She is embarrassed at her own tardiness.

5. What will they do after this class?

(A) Join the protest

(B) Review their notes

(C) Pay their tuition

(D) Locate a leaflet






1. Why does the young man have grapes for lunch?

(A) There's a good selection.

(B) He's a vegetarian.

(C) He is health-conscious.

(D) The salads are poor.

2. Who is prepared for the Art History class?

(A) The woman

(B) The man

(C) Both the man and the woman

(D) Neither the man nor the woman

3. Which statement is NOT true?

(A) "Walton Bridges" is Italianate.

(B) Salvador Dali was clean shaven.

(C) Turner loved gold.

(D) Corpus Hypercubus is surreal.



4. Why does the young woman say this: "Can you believe this was painted before the middle

of the 19th century?"

(A) She wants the young man to believe her explanation.

(B) She thinks the young man does not believe her explanation.

(C) She thinks the painting is classical in style.

(D) She thinks the painting is comtemporary in style.

5. What will happen next?

(A) The man will leave and the woman will remain behind.

(B) The woman will leave and the man will remain behind.

(C) The man and the woman will both remain.

(D) The man and the woman will both leave.






1. Why doesn't the young man want to assume the family business?

(A) It's uninteresting.

(B) It's not lucrative.

(C) It's strenuous.

(D) It's temporary.

2. Why should the young man make an appointment?

(A) It's getting late.

(B) It's required.

(C) It's professional.

(D) It's easy.


(A) Financial problems

(B) A missed opportunity

(C) An upcoming career fair

(D) Occupational hazards

4. What will the young man do next?

(A) Make an appointment with a prestige company

(B) Find out which companies are attending

(C) Choose a career path

(D) Register for the career expo



5. Why does the young woman say this: "It's easy to see who's hungry for work here"?

(A) She admires the young man's enthusiasm.

(B) She supposes the young man hasn't eaten yet.

(C) She considers the young man's a good approach.

(D) She doesn't think the young man is ambitious enough.






1. What seems to be the student's main skill?

(A) He speaks several languages.

(B) He is good with his hands.

(C) He has software training.

(D) He loves computers.

2. What is the purpose of this discussion?

(A) To acquaint the two speakers

(B) To assign the student to a division

(C) To advertise IT Solutions

(D) To arrange a tour

3. What is IT Solutions working on in its Industrial Systems Division?

(A) Automotive systems

(B) Microtechnology

(C) Military hardware

(D) Eco-solutions



4. Why does the young man say this: "Really? That would be something!"?

(A) He is a little disappointed that he cannot work there now.

(B) He is not sure how to describe his feelings.

(C) He would rather work in the Industrial Systems Division.

(D) The idea of working on the next generation excites him.

5. What will the student probably do next?

(A) Visit the University Records office.

(B) Contact IT Solutions reception.

(C) Make another appointment with Mr Freeberg.

(D) Attend a career expo.






1. Which best describes the thrust of this conversation?

(A) An effort to make a date

(B) An exchange of examination data

(C) An assessment of academic success

(D) A revelation of childhood mishaps

2. Where does this conversation most likely take place?

(A) In the campus cafeteria

(B) In a dormitory room

(C) In a classroom

(D) In a fraternity house

3. Why does the young woman exclaim that math can be dangerous?

(A) She might fail her Microeconomics course.

(B) Numbers don't like her.

(C) One of them was injured by a drafting instrument.

(D) Neither of them is good at mathematics.



4. Why does the young man say this: "You'd better burn some midnight oil tonight, then"?

(A) He thinks the young woman should prepare well.

(B) He thinks the young woman has a lot of packing to do.

(C) He doesn't want the young woman to miss the football game.

(D) He is worried that the young woman studies too hard.

5. What will the young man most probably do next?

(A) Go to the football game alone.

(B) Ask another girl for a date.

(C) Study for his last examination.

(D) Go to his fraternity house.







(A) To arrange a maintenance schedule

(B) To ensure continued animal research

(C) To assess the student's responsibility

(D) To proffer an assistantship

2. What will Jack probably do next?

(A) Go to another class.

(B) Meet the current assistant.

(C) Fill out some employment forms.

(D) Start learning his new tasks.

3. How many species of primates will Jack be caring for?

(A) Two

(B) Four

(C) Ten

(D) Twelve

4. How does Dr Beech characterize the assistantship?

(A) Romantic

(B) Time-consuming

(C) Responsible

(D) Well-paid



5. Why does Dr Beech say this: "They're all quite friendly- sometimes too friendly"?

(A) She wants to warn Jack of some danger.

(B) She wants to reassure Jack of his safety.

(C) She wants to discourage Jack from befriending the animals.

(D) She wants to encourage Jack to befriend the animals.






1. Where does this conversation probably take place?

(A) In a dormitory room.

(B) In an automobile.

(C) In a classroom.

(D) On the beach.

2. Why did the young woman stay at a Motel Six?

(A) She was with her friends.

(B) The beach was crowded.

(C) Motels near the beach were full.

(D) They needed a designated driver.

3. Why did the young woman sit in the rear seat of the car?

(A) It was quieter.

(B) She needed to work.

(C) She couldn't drive.

(D) The front seat was full.



4. Why does the young woman say this: " I got my paper written, didn't I?"

(A) She is unsure whether she has completed her homework.

(B) She is proving her point about study opportunities.

(C) She is proud of her accomplishment.

(D) She is accusing the young man of not completing his homework.

5. What will the two students probably do next?

(A) Hand in their compositions.

(B) Finish their homework.

(C) Go to class.

(D) Leave the library.






1. What us the purpose of this conversation?

(A) To question the professor's grading system

(B) To improve the student's handwriting

(C) To seek the professor's advice

(D) To examine the student's previous efforts

2. Why does the student show the professor her essay?

(A) The professor asks her to.

(B) She wants the professor to re-read it.

(C) It is a part of her homework.

(D) She thinks it deserves a better grade.

3. What should a good writer do?

(A) Impress the reader

(B) Talk down to the reader

(C) Write at the reader's level

(D) Write casually

4. What will the student probably do with her next paper?

(A) Simplify it

(B) Shorten it

(C) Stretch it

(D) Stylize it



5. Why does the professor say this: "Well, why didn't you say that in the first place? "

(A) He likes the student's first effort.

(B) He likes the student's second effort.

(C) He doesn't understand why the student said that.

(D) He doesn't understand why the student didn't say that.






1. How long has the young man been drinking alcohol?

(A) Since he entered university.

(B) Since his birthday.

(C) Every weekend.

(D) One or two years.

2. What can be said about the young man's drinking habits?

(A) He drinks less now.

(B) He drinks more now.

(C) He drinks the same now.

(D) He doesn't drink now.


(A) To acquire research data

(B) To judge students' attitude to their education

(C) To measure drinking in campus

(D) To warn students against alcoholism

4. What will the young man probably do in the near future?

(A) Try to stop drinking alcohol

(B) Contact the young woman

(C) Review his study habits

(D) Try to improve his GPA



5. Why does the young man say this: "Oh, um...it's hard to say...."?

(A) He is embarrassed about his drinking.

(B) He is unsure how to express his drinking habits.

(C) He thinks it's wrong to drink alcohol.

(D) He is unwilling that the young woman should know his drinking habits.






1. What is the topic of this conversation?

(A) Arranging a class schedule

(B) Obtaining a master's degree

(C) Listening to lectures

(D) Acquiring prerequisites

2. What is Dr Schmidt researching?

(A) Orangutan cross-breeding

(B) Human - ape communications

(C) Cross-cultural interactions

(D) Primate communities

3. Who is Josh White?

(A) A former classmate

(B) A zoology professor

(C) A research assistant

(D) A dynamic speaker



4. Why does the professor say this: "You're not making it very easy for me, you know,

Newman"?

(A) He can find no good reason for admitting the student to his class.

(B) He is accusing the student of creating difficulties.

(C) He doesn't think that the class will be appropriate for the student.

(D) He thinks that the student should not have disturbed his day.

5. What will the student be unable to do?

(A) Take the class quizzes

(B) Ask questions in the class

(C) Use the class material in her research

(D) Take the final examination






1. Why does the student visit the registrar's office?

(A) To inquire about changing his class schedule

(B) To double-check his number of science credits

(C) To ask about registering for a special class

(D) To update his mailing address and phone number

2. What is a prerequisite for taking the spring geology seminar?

(A) Getting special permission from a geology professor

(B) Earning a passing grade in a specific geology class

(C) Being a junior or senior with at least 20 science credits

(D) Signing up as soon as spring registration begins



3. Why does the employee mean when he says this: Not offhand.

(A) He does not understand the student's question.

(B) His hand is tired and he needs to take a break.

(C) There is no other way for the student to get what he wants.

(D) He does not have a quick answer for the student.

4. What can be inferred about the student?

(A) He is not used to taking "no" for an answer.

(B) He does not want to major in geology.

(C) He plans to go home for the summer.

(D) He wants to work for the university.

5. Based on the conversation, which of the following statements is NOT true?

(A) The student has passed Geology 302.

(B) The student is an upperclassman.

(C) The student wants to take a summer seminar.

(D) Professor Bronson will teach the geology seminar in the summer.






1. Why does the student come to the professor's office?

(A) To clarify graduation requirements.

(B) To ask about deadlines for a term paper.

(C) To discuss his grade on a class assignment.

(D) To receive help writing a master's thesis.



2. What does the professor imply when he says this: What's the problem, is your grade too

high? (chuckles)

(A) He thinks the student wants a lower grade.

(B) He knows the purpose of the student's visit.

(C) He does not think the student has a problem.

(D) He does not think that he can help the student.

3. According to the professor, what is the main weakness of the student's essay?

(A) It lacks a clear thesis statement.

(B) It does not include a bibliography.

(C) It has too many grammar mistakes.

(D) It should have a stronger structure.

4. Based on the conversation, indicate which statement is true.

(A) The student received a C-minus on his essay.

(B) The student did not outline his paper before writing it.

(C) The student is in his senior year.

(D) The professor offered to change the student's grade.

5. Why does the professor congratulate the student?

(A) Because he had the courage to come see him.

(B) Because his essay was well-organized.

(C) Because he won an award as the best student.

(D) Because he will graduate at the end of the term.






1. What problem does the student have?

(A) He is confused about a recent lecture.

(B) He failed a mid-term examination.

(C) He missed last Tuesday's class.

(D) He is concerned about his grade.



2. Why does the professor say this: Remember what I said at the beginning of the term, the

only bad question is the one that stays in your brain. Right?

(A) He wants to test the student's memory.

(B) He wants to discourage the student from asking a question.

(C) He is trying to make the student feel more comfortable.

(D) He is attempting to intimidate the student.

3. According to the professor, what happens when tectonic plates collide?

(A) They cause sea levels to rise all over the globe.

(B) They alter the topography of the Earth.

(C) They shrink the size of the continents.

(D) They expand the breadth of the oceans.

4. Why does the professor mention the Red Sea?

(A) To help explain an anecdote from Tuesday's lecture.

(B) To remind the student about a previous assignment.

(C) To correct a mistake about tectonic-plate boundaries.

(D) To give a practical example of tectonic plate action.

5. In the conversion, the professor mentions two types of boundaries for Tectonic plates.

Indicate which of the following statements refer to divergent boundary.

(A) Tectonic plates slide horizontally past each other.

(B) One tectonic plate submerges beneath another.

(C) Tectonic plate collision creates mountains.

(D) Tectonic plate collision creates new Earth crust.






1. Why does the student visit the adviser?

(A) To ask for advice about his class schedule.

(B) To decide how many credits to take.

(C) To get help applying for a student loan.

(D) To see about obtaining a part-time job.

2. Why does the student need money?

(A) He needs to buy textbooks.

(B) He has to support his retired parents.

(C) He must repay a bank loan.

(D) He was robbed of his wallet.

3. What does the adviser tell the student?

(A) He needs to be mindful of balancing his time.

(B) He should work as many hours as possible.

(C) There are not many jobs currently available.

(D) The library is not a good place to work.



4. What does the adviser mean when he says this: That way you can kill two birds with one

stone.

(A) He wants to teach the student how to hunt.

(B) The student will be able to work twice as fast.

(C) The student can make efficient use of his time.

(D) He is encouraging the student to study biology.

5. According to the conversation, indicate which of the following statements is true.

(A) The student is taking 15 credits.

(B) The adviser recommends working 10 hours a week.

(C) The library job will pay $10 an hour.

(D) The student will accept the job in the library.






1. Why did the professor ask to see the student?

(A) To discuss the habitat of bull sharks.

(B) To address a problem with a class assignment.

(C) To threaten the student with expulsion.

(D) To explain a poor grade on the student's paper.

2. According to the professor, what did the student do wrong?

(A) He copied his entire paper from the Internet.

(B) He paraphrased a section about bull shark habits.

(C) He felt time pressure and failed to meet deadline.

(D) He plagiarized some parts of his research paper.



3. What does the professor imply when he says this: P: It's OK. I won't bite.

(A) It's not all right for the student to feel nervous.

(B) The student is not in serious trouble.

(C) The professor will not injure the student.

(D) His mouth is not very large.

4. What is the professor's attitude toward the student?

(A) Cynical.

(B) Impatient.

(C) Empathetic.

(D) Lackadaisical.

5. Indicate which statement is NOT true.

(A) The professor said the student's paper was well-researched.

(B) The student denied the professor's accusation of plagiarism.

(C) The student will not be expelled from school.

(D) The professor offered the student a chance to correct his mistake.







(A) In a lecture hall

(B) At Cape Cod, Massachusetts

(C) In the faculty lounge

(D) In a summer house

2. What is Frank's problem?

(A) He is not prepared for his expedition.

(B) He cannot get his favorite coffee.

(C) The birds are disappearing.

(D) He hasn't time for sufficient research.

3. What will Frank probably do next?

(A) Order special equipment

(B) Make a reservation for accommodations

(C) Arrange for a banding permit

(D) Check his mail

4. Why does Charlie have a macchiato?

(A) The machine is out of cappuccino.

(B) He wants to try something new.

(C) It is stronger than espresso.

(D) Frank is having a macchiato.



5. Why does Charlie say this: "Well, with the budgets they give us on these grants, we kind of

get stuck in that mindset, don't we?"

(A) He wants to assure Frank that he's not alone in his thinking.

(B) He wants to encourage Frank to use his budget creatively.

(C) He wants to reconcile Frank to the lack of sufficient funding.

(D) He wants to help Frank forget about his financial limitations.







(A) To resolve a problem

(B) To reveal a secret

(C) To review an attitude

(D) To respect a person

2. What happened to Martha?

(A) She was called away.

(B) She was teased.

(C) She was abandoned.

(D) She was widowed.

3. Why may Martha need money?

(A) To help her father

(B) To finish university

(C) To find employment

(D) To pay her debts



4. Why does the young woman say this: "After I stop by a couple of other rooms, that is"?

(A) She is reminding herself of a task.

(B) She is delaying her talk with Martha.

(C) She is assuring Mrs Miller of her intentions.

(D) She is planning her next few activities.

5. What will be the purpose of their next conversation?

(A) To assist Martha

(B) To advise the other residents

(C) To answer Sarah

(D) To update Mrs Miller






1. The meaning of "Let's settle down quickly" means?

(A) the professor wants everyone's attention.

(B) the lecture has been finished.

(C) there is a guest speaker.

(D) the professor is in a hurry.

2. Jim would be embarrassed to receive a doll for a gift because?

(A) he already had the same gift.

(B) it was too expensive.

(C) it was considered a girl's toy.

(D) he wanted a football.

3. A stereotypical toy means?

(A) a music system for girls

(B) boys can play with dollhouses.

(C) girls can play with trucks.

(D) one that is gender appropriate



4. Playing with non-gender restricted toys?

(A) causes children to be embarrassed.

(B) can lead to confidence as adults.

(C) labels girls as "Tom-boys."

(D) creates lots of crying.

5. The word razing probably means?

(A) using construction toys.

(B) playing football well.

(C) a lot of teasing.

(D) future occupations.





1. What is the problem with the young man's computer?

(A) The power switch is turned off.

(B) It's not connected to the lectern outlet.

(C) It's not connected to the projector.

(D) The lectern is not connected to the floor outlet.



2. Why does the young woman ask this: "What is this anyway? A Sony, eh?"

(A) She cannot find the power switch.

(B) She is thinking of buying one for Christmas.

(C) The computer does not start up immediately.

(D) She wants to know about its operating software.


(A) Find the professor

(B) Help the young man set up

(C) Check the wiring

(D) Sit down and wait.

4. According to the young man, why is wireless electricity possible?

(A) Electrons move in random directions.

(B) He studied physics.

(C) Electricity is like a magnetic inductive field.

(D) There is little loss of energy over distance

5. Which computer operating system does the young woman have?

(A) Windows XP

(B) Windows Vista

(C) Window 7

(D) Linux






1. Last summer, what would the student most likely have been doing to cause her June

illness?

(A) Hiking in the woods

(B) Swimming at the beach

(C) Sightseeing in Canada

(D) Training at the sports center

2. What is the confusion about the student's name?

(A) It is difficult to pronounce.

(B) It is not on file.

(C) It is the same as the doctor's name.

(D) It has alternative spellings.

3. According to the text, what is glucosamine useful for?

(A) Upset stomache

(B) Poison ivy

(C) Mild joint pain

(D) Influenza



4. Why does the health worker say this: "Oh. Well...uh, have you been here before?"

(A) She thinks she recognizes the student.

(B) She thinks she can find the student's student number.

(C) She thinks the student may not need an appointment.

(D) She wants to check the student's previous illness.

5. At the end of the dialogue, where has the student gone?

(A) To the juice vending machine

(B) To the doctor's examination room

(C) To the chairs in the waiting room

(D) To the toilet






1. What was the purpose of this meeting?

(A) To examine the students' illustrations

(B) To come up with a budget for next term

(C) To find a source for frogs

(D) To discuss the curriculum

2. From the lecturer's remarks, what do we learn about Cane Toads?

(A) They are resistant pests.

(B) They are an endangered species.

(C) They are susceptible to the fungus.

(D) They are immune to the fungus.

3. Why will the students work in pairs next term?

(A) To save frogs

(B) To learn how to cooperate

(C) To illustrate the same systems

(D) To adapt to the new syllabus



4. Why does the lecturer say this: "Hell, I had frogs when I was in high school, back in the

Middle Ages!"?

(A) He is hesitant to reveal his age.

(B) He wishes to indicate exactly the length of time.

(C) He is joking about his age.

(D) He is unsure about the precise length of time.

5. What will happen later in the afternoon?

(A) The meeting will continue.

(B) The lecturer will interview a student.

(C) The assistant will finish the inventory list.

(D) They will discuss amphibian research further.






1. Which reason for the regulation against drinking beverages is NOT given by the librarian?

(A) Beverages might damage the library's books.

(B) Drinking beverages in the library is discourteous.

(C) This regulation reflects standard library procedure.

(D) Drinking beverages in the library is impractical.

2. Which reason for ignoring the regulation against drinking beverages is NOT given by the

student?

(A) He wasn't told beforehand.

(B) He is not using a library book.

(C) The container is safe.

(D) The regulation is too confining.

3. Why does the librarian suggest that the student is confusing liberalism and licentiousness?

(A) The student thinks the regulation is inhumane.

(B) The student thinks he should be allowed to drink coffee anywhere.

(C) The student thinks he needn't keep his voice down.

(D) The student thinks the librarian is a policeman.



4. Why does the student say this: "Boy, don't I know it!"?

(A) He certainly knows it.

(B) He thinks he knows it.

(C) He doesn't think he knows it.

(D) He certainly doesn't know it.

5. Why does the student knock over his coffee container?

(A) It is an accident.

(B) It is a protest.

(C) It is a trick.

(D) It is a demonstration.






1. Which best describes the purpose of this conversation?

(A) To acquire an investment partner

(B) To execute a business transaction

(C) To practice a financial technique

(D) To ask a favor of a friend.

2. Which figure represents the overnight interest rate mentioned?

(A) 1/10th of a percent

(B) 1/2 of a percent

(C) 1 percent

(D) 10 percent

3. According to the conversation, why do businesses purchase overnight deposits?

(A) To put idle cash to use

(B) To increase cash flow

(C) To improve their balance sheets

(D) To cover their debts



4. Why does the young man say this: " 'Little' is the operative word there, isn't it?"

(A) He thinks the woman has made the wrong word choice.

(B) He thinks there will be few profits from this investment.

(C) He thinks the woman should invest more money.

(D) He thinks the word is not so important to the idea she expressed.

5. What will the young man do during his next class?

(A) Look at the young woman's practicum.

(B) Borrow $500.

(C) Make an overnight deposit.

(D) Give the young woman some money.






1. Why did the professor call this meeting?

(A) To grade the student

(B) To blame the student

(C) To accuse the student

(D) To caution the student

2. Which best paraphrases the student's remark in his essay regarding James Joyce's play,

Exiles?

(A) As a play, Exiles is unsuccessful.

(B) Exiles is an interesting literary work.

(C) Joyce's biographer, Stanton, didn't understand Exiles.

(D) The student found the play dramatic.

3. The professor says that the student's remark is "catchy", and then he asks the student

whether he caught the remark from someone else. What sort of word play or figure of speech

is the professor using?

(A) A pun

(B) A simile

(C) Reported speech

(D) Alliteration

4. Which best describes what the student will do next in the library?

(A) Rewrite his essay

(B) Correct his bibliography

(C) Finish reading Exiles

(D) Search for a quotation



5. Why does the young man say this: "Well, I can see why!"?

(A) He has read some of Finnegans Wake.

(B) He has read some of Exiles.

(C) He has read some of Stanton's Life of James Joyce.

(D) He has read many biographies of James Joyce.






1. Which best describes why the student initiated this conversation?

(A) To protest an opinion

(B) To state a position

(C) To clarify a statement

(D) To take a different viewpoint

2. According to their conversation, which is NOT a problem with teaching grammar rules?

(A) It slows language acquisition.

(B) It affects the learner negatively.

(C) The teacher becomes a dictator.

(D) The rules are all inaccurate.

3. The professor explains that if a student says, "I don't brought my homework", it is an

example of

(A) Past tense misconstruction

(B) Double negation

(C) Prescriptive grammar

(D) Student lack of confidence



4. Why does the student say this: "Soon college-educated, I hope!"?

(A) She is worried about graduating.

(B) She is being modest about her ability.

(C) She wants to get a good mark from the professor.

(D) She wants her students to attend college, too.

5. Which might make the best title for the professor's next lecture?

(A) Business and Academic English

(B) Prescriptive vs Descriptive Grammar

(C) Teaching English Grammar

(D) Optimal Language Acquisition






1. According to the text, how many languages does the young man have an acquaintance

with?

(A) Three

(B) Four

(C) Five

(D) Six

2. Which is NOT suggested as a reason for omitting details in the young man's letter?

(A) The letter would be too long.

(B) The university demands prerequisites.

(C) Time is short.

(D) They are in his curriculum vitae.

3. How long does the young man think it will take him to finish the letter?

(A) A few minutes

(B) An hour or so

(C) The rest of the afternoon

(D) One day



4. What does the young woman mean when she says this: "It's a fine line to walk"?

(A) It's good to try hard.

(B) It's important to write well.

(C) There's no real difference.

(D) It's difficult to create the right impression.


(A) Go to class

(B) Have lunch

(C) Review the young man's letter

(D) Return to the cafeteria







(A) In a laboratory

(B) In a dormitory

(C) In a van

(D) In the countryside

2. What were they doing yesterday?

(A) Classifying

(B) Camping

(C) Collecting

(D) Counting

3. Why do they need to sort the insects by family?

(A) So that they will be ready for Sylvia

(B) Because Dr Douglas is not satisfied

(C) Because they didn't do it in the field

(D) Because the whip scorpion is in the wrong jar

4. Why do they examine the whip scorpion?

(A) They need to classify it.

(B) It must be preserved carefully.

(C) To see if it has antennae.

(D) It is new for the young man.



5. Why does the young woman say this: "That's the life of a field researcher: 'bushed'"?

(A) She is tired.

(B) She is cracking a joke.

(C) She is explaining her job.

(D) She enjoyed the experience.

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