TOEFL Preparation for Listening

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TOEFL PREPARATIONTOEFL PREPARATIONSECTION 1SECTION 1

PART IPART I


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Types of Problems in Part ATypes of Problems in Part A

(Restatement)(Restatement)Problem 1Problem 1Teens and TensTeens and TensTeens are numbers like thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, till nineteen. TensTeens are numbers like thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, till nineteen. Tens

are numbers like thirty, fourty, fifty, sixty, till ninety.are numbers like thirty, fourty, fifty, sixty, till ninety.In some statements on Part A, you will have to hear the differenceIn some statements on Part A, you will have to hear the difference

between a teen and a ten in order to answer problems correctly.between a teen and a ten in order to answer problems correctly.When you hear a statement, you must decide whether the number is aWhen you hear a statement, you must decide whether the number is a

teen or ten. For example, thirteen or thirty.teen or ten. For example, thirteen or thirty.It will help you to review stress and length. In teens, either the first It will help you to review stress and length. In teens, either the first

syllable may be stressed. For example,syllable may be stressed. For example, thirthirteen or thirteen or thirteenteen. But in. But intens, only the first syllable may be stressed. For example, thirty. Intens, only the first syllable may be stressed. For example, thirty. Inteens, the sound /i/ represented by ee may be longer in durationteens, the sound /i/ represented by ee may be longer in durationthan the same sound /i/ represented bythan the same sound /i/ represented by y y in tens. For example,in tens. For example,thirthirteenteen (two beats in length). But thirty (one beat in length).(two beats in length). But thirty (one beat in length).


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Examples 1Examples 1Statement: Take the number seventeenStatement: Take the number seventeen

bus to the shopping centrebus to the shopping centreand transfer to the ten.and transfer to the ten.

Restatement: The number seventeen busRestatement: The number seventeen busgoes to the shopping centre.goes to the shopping centre.Statement: Andy s sister is forty years old.Statement: Andy s sister is forty years old.Restatement: His sister is forty years old.Restatement: His sister is forty years old.Statement: Chemical Engineering 116 will meet Statement: Chemical Engineering 116 will meet

at two o clock on Tuesdays andat two o clock on Tuesdays andThursdays.Thursdays.

Restatement: The course number is 116Restatement: The course number is 116


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Problem 2Problem 2

ComputationsComputationsComputations Computations m eans simp le mat hemati cs .m eans simp le mat hemati cs .In som e stat em ents on Pa rt A, you wi ll ha ve to a dd,In som e stat em ents on Pa rt A, you wi ll ha ve to a dd,

su bt ra ct , mu ltip ly, o r d i vi de in o rder to ans wer t hesu bt ra ct , mu ltip ly, o r d i vi de in o rder to ans wer t hep ro blems co rrec t ly. I n ot her stat em ents , you wi ll bep ro blems co rrec t ly. I n ot her stat em ents , you wi ll begi ven a ll t he o f t he in f o rmation , an d you wi ll NOTn eedgi ven a ll t he o f t he in f o rmation , an d you wi ll NOTn eedto a dd, e t c.to a dd, e t c.

When you hea r a stat em ent , you must dec i deWhen you hea r a stat em ent , you must dec i dewhe t her it is n ece ssa ry to comput e t he ans wer. If y ou whe t her it is n ece ssa ry to comput e t he ans wer. If y ou n eed to ma ke a computation , you must be a ccu rat e.n eed to ma ke a computation , you must be a ccu rat e.

It wi ll help you to revi ew t he m eanin gs o f wo rds li keIt wi ll help you to revi ew t he m eanin gs o f wo rds li keha lf, ea ch, t wi ce, d ou ble, f ast , an d s lo w ( in refere n ceha lf, ea ch, t wi ce, d ou ble, f ast , an d s lo w ( in refere n ceto a clo ck o r wat ch).to a clo ck o r wat ch).


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Examples 2Examples 2Statement: I thought that I had set the alarm clock forStatement: I thought that I had set the alarm clock for

seven o clock, but it rang an hour early.seven o clock, but it rang an hour early.Restatement: The alarm rang at six o clock.Restatement: The alarm rang at six o clock.Statement: Jerry s salary as an accountant is twoStatement: Jerry s salary as an accountant is two

thousand dollars a month.thousand dollars a month.Restatement: Jerry makes twentyRestatement: Jerry makes twenty- -four thousand dollarsfour thousand dollarsa year.a year.Statement: Eighteen people came although we hadStatement: Eighteen people came although we had

expected only sixteen.expected only sixteen.

Statement: Two extra people came.Statement: Two extra people came.Statement: Peter gave the driver a twentyStatement: Peter gave the driver a twenty- -dollar fare,dollar fare,but but he was short changed by ten dollars.he was short changed by ten dollars.Restatement: The driver gave Peter ten dollars less thanRestatement: The driver gave Peter ten dollars less thanhe should have.he should have.


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Problem 3Problem 3

Similar SoundsSimilar SoundsS imilar sounds S imilar sounds ar e words tha t sound almos t ar e words tha t sound almos t ali ke.ali ke.

In som e s t a tem en t s on Par t A, you will hear In som e s t a tem en t s on Par t A, you will hear a word tha t sounds almos t li ke ano the r word .a word tha t sounds almos t li ke ano the r word .When you hear a s t a tem en t, y ou mus t lis ten When you hear a s t a tem en t, y ou mus t lis ten car ef ull y t o the sounds .car ef ull y t o the sounds .

It he l p you t o lis ten f or the c on text o f theIt he l p you t o lis ten f or the c on text o f thewords , t oo . For exam pl e, a bea ch, no t a pea ch,words , t oo . For exam pl e, a bea ch, no t a pea ch,

would be a good s po t t o go would be a good s po t t o go s wimmin gs wimmin g. Eve n i f . Even i f you ar e no t sur e a bou t the sound , the m eanin gyou ar e no t sur e a bou t the sound , the m eanin go f o the r words in the s en ten ce w ill gi ve you a o f o the r words in the s en ten ce w ill gi ve you a good id ea o f whi ch word was us ed .good id ea o f whi ch word was us ed .


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Examples 3Examples 3Statement: I thought her last name was Best but it wasStatement: I thought her last name was Best but it was

Past . Past .Restatement: She is Mrs. Past. (not Best)Restatement: She is Mrs. Past. (not Best)Statement: Joanne doesn t like to read his stories.Statement: Joanne doesn t like to read his stories.Restatement: Joanne isn t fond of the stories he writesRestatement: Joanne isn t fond of the stories he writes

(not histories)(not histories)Statement: It s very difficult to leave here after such a long time.Statement: It s very difficult to leave here after such a long time.Restatement: It isn t easy to go away (not live or remain.)Restatement: It isn t easy to go away (not live or remain.)Statement: Most students don t know whether they will like aStatement: Most students don t know whether they will like a

place until after they have been there for a while.place until after they have been there for a while.Restatement: Most students aren t sure about a place.Restatement: Most students aren t sure about a place.

(not about weather).(not about weather).


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Problem 4Problem 4

synonymssynonymsSy non y ms Sy non y ms are w o rds that have the s am e m ea n in g.are w o rds that have the s am e m ea n in g.In som e s tate m en t s on Part A, y o u will hearIn som e s tate m en t s on Part A, y o u will hear

a wo rd that ha s a c ommon s y non y m .a wo rd that ha s a c ommon s y non y m .

When y o u hear a s tate m en t, y o u m us t kno wWhen y o u hear a s tate m en t, y o u m us t kno wthe m ea n in g o f the w o rds . Y o u m us t be able t o the m ea n in g o f the w o rds . Y o u m us t be able t o reco gn ize a s y non y m .reco gn ize a s y non y m .

It will help y o u t o s tud y common vo cabular y It will help y o u t o s tud y common vo cabular y es pecially wo rds in the fir s t threees pecially wo rds in the fir s t three--tho us an dtho us an dfreque n cy . Whe n y o u s tud y , tr y t o lis t Latin freque n cy . Whe n y o u s tud y , tr y t o lis t Latin --roo t roo t verb s with their Ger m an icverb s with their Ger m an ic--roo t s y non y ms . Fo rroo t s y non y ms . Fo rexam ple,exam ple, repairrepair a n dan d fixfix;; con tin uecon tin ue a n dan d keep on .keep on .

It will also help y o u t o s tud y idioms .It will also help y o u t o s tud y idioms .


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Examples 4Examples 4Statement: Susan concealed her disappointment whenStatement: Susan concealed her disappointment when

she wasn t invited to the party.she wasn t invited to the party.Restatement: She did the fact that she wasRestatement: She did the fact that she was

disappointed.disappointed.

Statement: Barry dropped by the dormitory last night.Statement: Barry dropped by the dormitory last night.Restatement: Barry visited the dormitory.Restatement: Barry visited the dormitory.Statement: We have sufficient funds.Statement: We have sufficient funds.Restatement: we have enough money.Restatement: we have enough money.Statement: You should have your eyes examined.Statement: You should have your eyes examined.Restatement: You d better get your eyes checked.Restatement: You d better get your eyes checked.Statement: This is out of sight!Statement: This is out of sight!Restatement: This is very good.Restatement: This is very good.


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Problem 5Problem 5

HomophonesHomophonesH omophon es H omophon es are w o rds t h at h ave t h e s am eare w o rds t h at h ave t h e s am ep ron un ciation but differe n t sp ellin gs an dp ron un ciation but differe n t sp ellin gs an dm ea n in gs .m ea n in gs .

In som e s tate m en t s on Part A, y o u will h earIn som e s tate m en t s on Part A, y o u will h eara wo rd t h at h as a c ommon homophon e.a wo rd t h at h as a c ommon homophon e.

Wh en yo u h ear a s tate m en t, yo u m us t kno wWh en yo u h ear a s tate m en t, yo u m us t kno wt h e m ea n in g o f wo rds . Y o u m us t be able t o t h e m ea n in g o f wo rds . Y o u m us t be able t o reco gn ize t h e m ea n in g o f t h e homophon e from reco gn ize t h e m ea n in g o f t h e homophon e from

t h e con text o f t h e s tate m en t.t h e con text o f t h e s tate m en t.It will h elp yo u t o s tudy t h e f o llo win g lis t o f It will h elp yo u t o s tudy t h e f o llo win g lis t o f homophon es .homophon es .


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Examples of HomophoneExamples of Homophone

barebare = unclothed= unclothedbear = an animal; tobear = an animal; to

carrycarry

board = wood; to get board = wood; to get onon

bored = uninterestedbored = uninterestedbrake = to stopbrake = to stopbreak = to smashbreak = to smash

buybuy = to purchase= to purchaseby = next toby = next tocite = to quote ancite = to quote an

authorityauthoritysight = the ability tosight = the ability to

see; ansee; aninteresting viewinteresting view

site = placesite = placecoarse = not smoothcoarse = not smoothcourse = a classcourse = a class


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Examples 5Statement: Go straight until you get to the river.Restatement: Do not turn until you reach the river.Statement: The bus fare has been increased again.

Restatement: The fee for the bus is more than it was.Statement: We need a board to fix the porch.Restatement: We need wood to fix the porch.Statement: I need a week to think about it.Restatement: I need seven days to consider it.Statement: She served a very plain dinner.Restatement: The dinner was not fancy.


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Problem 6Problem 6

NegativesNegativesN egativ es N egativ es a re nego tiati ons of a ff i rmativ ea re nego tiati ons of a ff i rmativ estat emen ts .stat emen ts .

In s ome stat emen ts on Pa rt A, you wi ll hea rIn s ome stat emen ts on Pa rt A, you wi ll hea ra neg ativ e or a double neg ativ e.a neg ativ e or a double neg ativ e.

When you he a r a neg ativ e or a doubleWhen you he a r a neg ativ e or a doubleneg ativ e, you mu st be a ble t o re stat e t heneg ativ e, you mu st be a ble t o re stat e t hei nformati on. I t wi ll help you t o re vi ew neg ativ ei nformati on. I t wi ll help you t o re vi ew neg ativ e

st ruct ure s . Includ i ng neg ativ e s uperlativ es li kest ruct ure s . Includ i ng neg ativ e s uperlativ es li kenev er be tt ernev er be tt er a nda nd no t hi ng be tt ernot hi ng be tt er, a nd double, a nd doubleneg ativ es li keneg ativ es li ke no t una blenot una ble,, no t un t ruenot un t rue, e t c., e t c.


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Examples 6Examples 6Statement: The weather has never been better.Statement: The weather has never been better.Restatement: The weather is better than ever.Restatement: The weather is better than ever.Statement: The lecture was very uninformative.Statement: The lecture was very uninformative.Restatement: The lecture did not provide us with much informationRestatement: The lecture did not provide us with much informationStatement: Richard said that they had never had so much snow inStatement: Richard said that they had never had so much snow in

this area before.this area before.Restatement: There was more snow than usual.Restatement: There was more snow than usual.Statement: There is no better teacher in this school than MissStatement: There is no better teacher in this school than Miss

Jones.Jones.Restatement: Miss. Jones is the best teacher.Restatement: Miss. Jones is the best teacher.

Statement: Your situation is not unlike that of many other residents.Statement: Your situation is not unlike that of many other residents.Restatement: Many others have the same situation that you do.Restatement: Many others have the same situation that you do.


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Problem 7Problem 7

Negative EmphasisNegative EmphasisN egativ e words and phras es N egativ e words and phras es at th e beg inning at th e be ginning o f a stat eme nt expr ess emphasis .o f a stat eme nt expr ess emphasis .

In so me stat eme nt on Part A, yo u w i ll h ear In so me stat eme nt on Part A, yo u w i ll h ear n egativ es at th e be ginning . Wh en yo u h ear a n egativ es at th e be ginning . Wh en yo u h ear a stat eme nt , yo u mu st be a ble to r estat e th estat eme nt , yo u mu st be a ble to r estat e th ein f or mation .in f or mation .

It wi ll h elp yo u to st ud y n egativ e em phasis in It wi ll h elp yo u to st ud y n egativ e em phasis in Chapt er 3 Revi ew o f Str uct ur e and Writt en Chapt er 3 Revi ew o f Str uct ur e and Writt en Expr ession .Expr ession .


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Examples 7Examples 7Statement: Not a single person volunteered to help.Statement: Not a single person volunteered to help.Restatement: There were no volunteersRestatement: There were no volunteersStatement: Not once has our neighbour invited us intoStatement: Not once has our neighbour invited us into

his home.his home.Restatement: Our neighbour has never invited us intoRestatement: Our neighbour has never invited us intohis home.his home.Statement: Never have I been sick.Statement: Never have I been sick.Restatement: I am very sick now.Restatement: I am very sick now.Statement: Not one picture looks like Fred.Statement: Not one picture looks like Fred.Restatement: None of the pictures looks like Fred.Restatement: None of the pictures looks like Fred.Statement: Seldom has there been such a good sale.Statement: Seldom has there been such a good sale.Restatement: This is a better sale than usual.Restatement: This is a better sale than usual.


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Problem 8Problem 8

ExclamationsExclamationsE xclamations E xclamations a re s ent enc es t hat expre ss a re s ent enc es t hat expre ss st ron g fee lin gs . They o f t en beg in wit h h o w o rst ron g fee lin gs . They o f t en beg in wit h h o w o rwhat , bu t t hey a re not que stions . E xclamations what , bu t t hey a re not que stions . E xclamations

an d wit h an exclamation point (!).an d wit h an exclamation point (!).In som e s ent enc es on Pa rt A, yo u w ill hea rIn som e s ent enc es on Pa rt A, yo u w ill hea rexclamations . Whe n yo u he a r a stat em ent , yo uexclamations . Whe n yo u he a r a stat em ent , yo um ust be a bl e to restat e t he in f o rmation .m ust be a bl e to restat e t he in f o rmation .

It will he l p yo u to wait t he e n d o f a It will he l p yo u to wait t he e n d o f a stat em ent bef o re de ci din g whe t her it is a stat em ent bef o re de ci din g whe t her it is a que stion o r an exclamation .que stion o r an exclamation .


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Examples 8Examples 8Statement: What a sweet little girl!Statement: What a sweet little girl!Restatement: She is a sweet little girl.Restatement: She is a sweet little girl.Statement: How I wish you could be here!Statement: How I wish you could be here!

Restatement: I want you to be here.Restatement: I want you to be here.Statement: What a great idea!Statement: What a great idea!Restatement: That is a very good idea.Restatement: That is a very good idea.Statement: What a beautiful home you have!Statement: What a beautiful home you have!restatement: You have a beautiful home.restatement: You have a beautiful home.Statement: How nice that Jayne could come with you!Statement: How nice that Jayne could come with you!Restatement: It is nice that Jayne came along.Restatement: It is nice that Jayne came along.


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Problem 9Problem 9

ReferencesReferencesR efe r enc eR efe r enc e mea n s the pe r son r efe rr ed to i n amea n s the pe r son r efe rr ed to i n astateme n t.stateme n t.

In some stateme n ts o n Par t A, you will hea r In some stateme n ts o n Par t A, you will hea r

two o r thr ee n ames. Whe n you hea r atwo o r thr ee n ames. Whe n you hea r astateme n t, you must r emembe r how ea c hstateme n t, you must r emembe r how ea c hpe r son was r efe rr ed to.pe r son was r efe rr ed to.

It will help you to liste n for a p r ofessio n ,It will help you to liste n for a p r ofessio n ,

ac tivity, o r family r elation ship whe n you hea r aac tivity, o r family r elation ship whe n you hea r an ame.n ame.


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Example 9Example 9Statement: Tom doesn t know whether his mother will allow hisStatement: Tom doesn t know whether his mother will allow his

sister to come to the United States to study.sister to come to the United States to study.Restatement: Tom s sister may come to The United States.Restatement: Tom s sister may come to The United States.Statement: Linda sold her uncle s house after his death.Statement: Linda sold her uncle s house after his death.Restatement: Linda s uncle died.Restatement: Linda s uncle died.Statement: We toldStatement: We told neighboursneighbours to watch the house while we went to watch the house while we went toto see Anne s parents.see Anne s parents.Restatement: TheRestatement: The neighboursneighbours watched the house.watched the house.Statement: Larry wants his girlfriend to transfer to State UniversityStatement: Larry wants his girlfriend to transfer to State University

so that they can see each other more often.so that they can see each other more often.Restatement: Larry s girlfriend may transfer to State University.Restatement: Larry s girlfriend may transfer to State University.Statement: Because his secretary was not to lunch, Mr. AndersonStatement: Because his secretary was not to lunch, Mr. Anderson

answered Bill s call himself.answered Bill s call himself.Restatement: Bill called Mr. Anderson.Restatement: Bill called Mr. Anderson.


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Problem 10Problem 10

CausativesCausativesCausativ es Causativ es a re t he v erb s help, le t , h av e, ge t ,a re t he v erb s help, le t , h av e, ge t ,ma ke when t hey c aus e a per s on t o doma ke when t hey c aus e a per s on t o dos ome t hi ng or c aus e s ome t hi ng t o be done.s ome t hi ng or c aus e s ome t hi ng t o be done.

In s ome stat emen ts on Pa rt A , you wi ll hea rIn s ome stat emen ts on Pa rt A , you wi ll hea rt he s e v erb s when one per s on is causi ng a not hert he s e v erb s when one per s on is causi ng a not herper s on t o do s ome t hi ng.per s on t o do s ome t hi ng.

When yo u hea r a stat emen t , you must When yo u hea r a stat emen t , you must remember who c aus ed t he a cti on or situati on,remember who c aus ed t he a cti on or situati on,

a nd who d i d it .a nd who d i d it .It wi ll help you t o stu dy causativ e i n C ha pt erIt wi ll help you t o stu dy causativ e i n C ha pt er3, Revi ew of S t ru ctu re a nd Wr itt en Expre ssi on.3, Revi ew of S t ru ctu re a nd Wr itt en Expre ssi on.


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Example 10Example 10Statement: Betty let Karen keep to kitten.Statement: Betty let Karen keep to kitten.Restatement: Betty allowed Karen to keep the pet Restatement: Betty allowed Karen to keep the pet Statement: Julie made the insurance company pay for the repairs.Statement: Julie made the insurance company pay for the repairs.Restatement: Julie had the insurance company pay.Restatement: Julie had the insurance company pay.Statement: The security guard made the boys go outside.Statement: The security guard made the boys go outside.Restatement: The boys had to go outside.Restatement: The boys had to go outside.Statement: Vicki had the neighbours get her mail while she wasStatement: Vicki had the neighbours get her mail while she was

away.away.Restatement: Vicki asked her neighbours to collect her mail.Restatement: Vicki asked her neighbours to collect her mail.Statement: Brad got his advisor to initial the changes on hisStatement: Brad got his advisor to initial the changes on his

schedule.schedule.Restatement: The advisor initialed the changes.Restatement: The advisor initialed the changes.


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Problem 11Problem 11Correlative ConjunctionsCorrelative Conjunctions

Corr elativ e conjunctions Corr elativ e conjunctions ar e p airs o f wor ds ar e p airs o f wor ds t hat ar e us ed to ge t he r . Corr elativ e conjunctions t hat ar e us ed to ge t he r . Corr elativ e conjunctions o f t en expr ess inclusion or exclusion .o f t en expr ess inclusion or exclusion .

In so me stat eme nts on Part A, you will hear In so me stat eme nts on Part A, you will hear corr elation conjunctions .corr elation conjunctions .

When you hear a stat eme nt , you must beWhen you hear a stat eme nt , you must bea bl e to r eco gni ze whe t he r peo pl e or t hin gs ar ea bl e to r eco gni ze whe t he r peo pl e or t hin gs ar einclu ded or exclu ded.inclu ded or exclu ded.

It will he l p you to stu dy corr elation It will he l p you to stu dy corr elation conjunction in C ha pt er 3, Revi ew o f Structur econjunction in C ha pt er 3, Revi ew o f Structur ean d Writt en Expr ession .an d Writt en Expr ession .


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Examples 11Examples 11Statement: Both of us should take the orientation course.Statement: Both of us should take the orientation course.Restatement: I should take the orientation course, and you shouldRestatement: I should take the orientation course, and you should

too.too.Statement: You can hand in your report either Professor William orStatement: You can hand in your report either Professor William or

his secretary.his secretary.Restatement: Both Professor Williams and his secretary can takeRestatement: Both Professor Williams and his secretary can takeyour report.your report.Statement: Ali has studied not only in the United States but also inStatement: Ali has studied not only in the United States but also in

Europe.Europe.Restatement: Ali has studied in the United States and in Europe.Restatement: Ali has studied in the United States and in Europe.Statement: It was not his wife but his sister who called you.Statement: It was not his wife but his sister who called you.Restatement: His sister called.Restatement: His sister called.Statement: They have neither the time nor the money to take aStatement: They have neither the time nor the money to take a

long trip right now.long trip right now.Restatement: They don t have the time or the money for a long trip.Restatement: They don t have the time or the money for a long trip.


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Problem 12Problem 12ComparativesComparatives

Comparativ es Comparativ es ar e compariso ns o f t wo or mor ear e compariso ns o f t wo or mor ep eop le or t hi ngs . In ma ny wa ys , comparativ es ar e li kep eop le or t hi ngs . In ma ny wa ys , comparativ es ar e li ker efe r ence s .r efe r ence s .

In som e stat em en ts o n Part A, yo u w i ll hear In som e stat em en ts o n Part A, yo u w i ll hear des criptio ns o f t wo or t hr ee p eop le or t hi ngs . When y o udes criptio ns o f t wo or t hr ee p eop le or t hi ngs . When y o uhear a stat em en t , yo u m ust r em em be r ho w ea ch was hear a stat em en t , yo u m ust r em em be r ho w ea ch was compar ed w it h t he ot he r .compar ed w it h t he ot he r .

It wi ll help yo u to st udy t he m ea ni ngs o f It wi ll help yo u to st udy t he m ea ni ngs o f comparativ e p hras es li ke t he sam e as , mor e t ha n, as / as ,comparativ e p hras es li ke t he sam e as , mor e t ha n, as / as ,a nd a djec tiv es wit ha nd a djec tiv es wit h er a nder a nd est end i ngs i n C hapt er 3,est end i ngs i n C hapt er 3,

Revi ew o f Str uct ur e a nd Writt en Expr essio n. Revi ew o f Str uct ur e a nd Writt en Expr essio n.


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Examples 12Examples 12Statement: Mary gets better grades in English than she does inStatement: Mary gets better grades in English than she does in

math.math.Restatement: Mary s grades in math are not as good as her gradesRestatement: Mary s grades in math are not as good as her grades

in English.in English.Statement: There are more small cars than big cars on the roadStatement: There are more small cars than big cars on the road

now.now.Restatement: there are fewer big cars.Restatement: there are fewer big cars.Statement: We were no more surprised than Jane.Statement: We were no more surprised than Jane.Restatement: We were all surprised.Restatement: We were all surprised.Statement: Tony would rather watch sports on TV than play.Statement: Tony would rather watch sports on TV than play.Restatement: Tony prefers watching to participating in sportsRestatement: Tony prefers watching to participating in sportsStatement: Although Paul has more creative ideas, Susan is a betterStatement: Although Paul has more creative ideas, Susan is a better

writer.writer.Restatement: Susan writes better than Paul even though he is moreRestatement: Susan writes better than Paul even though he is more

creative.creative.


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Problem 13Problem 13ConditionalsConditionals

Conditionals Conditionals a re stat eme nts o f conditions and i ma gin ed res ults .a re stat eme nts o f conditions and i ma gin ed res ults .In so me stat eme nts on Pa rt A, yo u will hea r a conditional In so me stat eme nts on Pa rt A, yo u will hea r a conditional

int rod uced by t he w o rd int rod uced by t he w o rd i f i f; in ot her s yo u will hea r a conditional ; in ot her s yo u will hea r a conditional int rod uced by t he w o rd int rod uced by t he w o rd whe t herwhe t her o ro r unl ess unl ess ..

When yo u he a r a stat eme nt , yo u mu st be a bl e to restat e t heWhen yo u he a r a stat eme nt , yo u mu st be a bl e to restat e t hein f o rmation as f a cts inst ead o f i ma gin ed res ults .in f o rmation as f a cts inst ead o f i ma gin ed res ults .It he l p yo u to revi ew conditionals in C ha pt er 3 Revi ew o f It he l p yo u to revi ew conditionals in C ha pt er 3 Revi ew o f St ruct ure and Writt en Expression .St ruct ure and Writt en Expression .

Sent en ceSent en ce--co mbinin g t echni que s will also be he l pful . Fo rco mbinin g t echni que s will also be he l pful . Fo rexa mpl e, s ent en ces on e and t wo be lo w can be c o mbin ed and exa mpl e, s ent en ces on e and t wo be lo w can be c o mbin ed and restat ed as s ent en ce t hree.restat ed as s ent en ce t hree.

1.1. I a m not as i f as he is .I a m not as i f as he is .2.2. I w ill not go to t he h os pital .I will not go to t he h os pital .3.3. If I were as i f as he is (bu t I a m not as ill ), I w o uld go to t heIf I were as i f as he is (bu t I a m not as ill ), I w o uld go to t he

hos pital (bu t I will not go beca us e I a m not as ill )hos pital (bu t I will not go beca us e I a m not as ill )


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Examples 13Examples 13Statement: We would have had a good time at the football game if it hadn t Statement: We would have had a good time at the football game if it hadn t

been so cold.been so cold.Restatement: We didn t have a good time because it was so cold.Restatement: We didn t have a good time because it was so cold.Statement: If I were going to take a long trip, I d get the car tuned up first.Statement: If I were going to take a long trip, I d get the car tuned up first.Restatement: I am not going on a long tripRestatement: I am not going on a long trip

Statement: Whether or not you decide to join the club, you can still go toStatement: Whether or not you decide to join the club, you can still go tothe party.the party.Restatement: You can go to the party even if you don t join the club.Restatement: You can go to the party even if you don t join the club.Statement: If you want to see Professor Smith, Wednesday afternoon is aStatement: If you want to see Professor Smith, Wednesday afternoon is a

good time to find him in his office.good time to find him in his office.Restatement: Professor Smith is usually in his office WednesdayRestatement: Professor Smith is usually in his office Wednesday

afternoons.afternoons.

Statement: Unless we leave now, we ll miss our ride home.Statement: Unless we leave now, we ll miss our ride home.Restatement: We won t miss our ride home if we leave now.Restatement: We won t miss our ride home if we leave now.


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Problem 14Problem 14ConcessionsConcessions

Conc essions Conc essions are s tateme n t o f un expe c tedare s tateme n t o f un expe c tedres ult s .res ult s .

In so me s tateme n t s on Part A, y o u w i ll hearIn so me s tateme n t s on Part A, y o u w i ll hear

a conc ession in tro duc ed by the w o rda conc ession in tro duc ed by the w o rd but but. The. Thewo rdwo rd ins teadins tead o ro r a n ywayan yway be the la s t wo rd in thebe the la s t wo rd in thes tateme n t.s tateme n t.

When yo u hear a s tateme n t, yo u mu s t beWhen yo u hear a s tateme n t, yo u mu s t be

able t o res tate the in f o rmat ion . It w i ll help yo uable t o res tate the in f o rmat ion . It w i ll help yo ut o revi ew the w o rds an d phra s es in mo ret o revi ew the w o rds an d phra s es in mo reco mplex s tateme n t s o f conc ession li keco mplex s tateme n t s o f conc ession li ke alth o ug haltho ug h,,tho ug htho ug h,, sinc esinc e,, be c au s ebec au s e,, in s pi te o f in s pi te o f, a n d, a n d de s pi tedes pi te..


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Examples 14Examples 14Statement: The computer will be available any time but one o clock.Statement: The computer will be available any time but one o clock.Restatement: The computer will not be available at one o clock.Restatement: The computer will not be available at one o clock.Statement: Jim gets C s in most of his subject, but he gets A s in hisStatement: Jim gets C s in most of his subject, but he gets A s in his

major.major.Restatement: Although he is just an average student, Jim gets A s inRestatement: Although he is just an average student, Jim gets A s in

his major.his major.Statement: I d love to go with you, but I m beat.Statement: I d love to go with you, but I m beat.Restatement: I will not go with you because I am too tired.Restatement: I will not go with you because I am too tired.Statement: We would like to visit all of our friends before we leave,Statement: We would like to visit all of our friends before we leave,

but we won t be able to.but we won t be able to.Restatement: We are sorry that we can t visit everyone before weRestatement: We are sorry that we can t visit everyone before we

leave.leave.Statement: Bruce didn t want to tell me the truth, but I found out Statement: Bruce didn t want to tell me the truth, but I found out

anyway.anyway.Restatement: Although Bruce didn t tell me, I know.Restatement: Although Bruce didn t tell me, I know.


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M ore ConcessionsM ore Concessions

Remember,Remember, conc essions conc essions are s tateme n t s o f are s tateme n t s o f un expe c ted re s ult s .un expe c ted re s ult s .

In so me s tateme n t s on Part A, y o u w i ll hearIn so me s tateme n t s on Part A, y o u w i ll heara conc ession in tro duc ed by a si tuat ion wi tha conc ession in tro duc ed by a si tuat ion wi thaltho ug h, th o ug h, e v en tho ug h, in s pi te o f,altho ug h, th o ug h, e v en tho ug h, in s pi te o f,des pi tedes pi te, o r, o r con trary t o con trary t o ..

When yo u hear a s tateme n t, yo u mu s t beWhen yo u hear a s tateme n t, yo u mu s t beable t o res tate the in f o rmat ion . It w i ll help yo uable t o res tate the in f o rmat ion . It w i ll help yo ut o revi ew le ss co mplex s tateme n t o f conc ession t o revi ew le ss co mplex s tateme n t o f conc ession wi thwi th but but


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ExamplesExamplesStatement: Contrary to what Ellen had expected, the city was veryStatement: Contrary to what Ellen had expected, the city was very

nice.nice.Restatement: Ellen had not expected the city to be nice.Restatement: Ellen had not expected the city to be nice.Statement: In spite of what the rest of them may think, I believeStatement: In spite of what the rest of them may think, I believe

Ted s story.Ted s story.

Restatement: I believe Ted even though the others think he is lying.Restatement: I believe Ted even though the others think he is lying.Statement: Although several of his friends have tried to talk withStatement: Although several of his friends have tried to talk with

him, Jerry refuses to let anyone drive him home.him, Jerry refuses to let anyone drive him home.Restatement: Jerry won t let anyone drive him home in spite of hisRestatement: Jerry won t let anyone drive him home in spite of his

friends urging.friends urging.Statement: Mary wouldn t cry even if she was unhappy.Statement: Mary wouldn t cry even if she was unhappy.Restatement: When Mary is unhappy, she still doesn t cry.Restatement: When Mary is unhappy, she still doesn t cry.


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Problem 15Problem 15CausalCausal

Causal Causal is a s t a tement of c aus e or exp la na tion.is a s t a tement of c aus e or exp la na tion.In s ome s t a tement s on Pa rt A, you will hea rIn s ome s t a tement s on Pa rt A, you will hea r

a causal introdu ced by the worda causal introdu ced by the word s inces ince, or, orbecaus ebecaus e, or the phr as e, or the phr as e s o l ong as s o l ong as

When yo u hea r a s t a tement, yo u mus t beWhen yo u hea r a s t a tement, yo u mus t bea bl e to re s t a te the inform a tion.a bl e to re s t a te the inform a tion.

It will he l p you to review s t a tement s of It will he l p you to review s t a tement s of caus e a nd re sul t. Sentence combinin g caus e a nd re sul t. Sentence combinin g techniq u es will als o be he l pf ul . For ex a mpl e,techniq u es will als o be he l pf ul . For ex a mpl e,s entence s one a nd two be l ow ca n be combineds entence s one a nd two be l ow ca n be combineda nd re s t a ted as s entence three.a nd re s t a ted as s entence three.


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Examples 15Examples 15Statement: Since Mark couldn t find his key, he had to pay for it.Statement: Since Mark couldn t find his key, he had to pay for it.Restatement: Mark paid for his key because he lost it.Restatement: Mark paid for his key because he lost it.Statement: So long as you are here, you might as well stay forStatement: So long as you are here, you might as well stay for

lunch.lunch.Restatement: Because you are here, you might as well stay forRestatement: Because you are here, you might as well stay for

lunch.lunch.Statement: Since the rates go down at five o clock, you should wait Statement: Since the rates go down at five o clock, you should wait

until the to call.until the to call.Restatement: You can save money by calling after five o clockRestatement: You can save money by calling after five o clock

because the rates are cheaper thenbecause the rates are cheaper thenStatement: Because his neighbour plays the stereo so loud, JamesStatement: Because his neighbour plays the stereo so loud, James

has to study at the library.has to study at the library.Restatement: James studies at the library because of his noisyRestatement: James studies at the library because of his noisyneighbour.neighbour.


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Problem 16Problem 16CauseCause- -and Result Adjectivesand Result Adjectives

Caus eCaus e--and r esult and r esult ad jec t ives ar e ad jec t ives t hat end in ad jec t ives ar e ad jec t ives t hat end in ing ing or or ed ed . They ar e usuall y ver bal f r om ve r bs su ch as sur pr is e, int er est ,. They ar e usuall y ver bal f r om ve r bs su ch as sur pr is e, int er est ,bor e, e n courag e and ann oybor e, e n courag e and ann oy

In s ome stat eme nts on Part A, you will hear a caus e ad jec t iveIn s ome stat eme nts on Part A, you will hear a caus e ad jec t ive((--ing ), a r esult ad jec t ive (e d ), o r a ver b for m.ing ), a r esult ad jec t ive (e d ), o r a ver b for m.

When you hear a stat eme nt , you must be a bl e t o r estat e t heWhen you hear a stat eme nt , you must be a bl e t o r estat e t hein for mat ion .in for mat ion .It will he l p you t o stud yIt will he l p you t o stud y ing and ed ad jec t ives in C ha pt er 3,ing and ed ad jec t ives in C ha pt er 3,

Review of Stru ctur e and Wr itt en Expr ess ion . Sent en ces Review of Stru ctur e and Wr itt en Expr ess ion . Sent en ces- - combin ing t echn iqu es will als o be he l pf ul . For exa mpl e, s ent en ces combin ing t echn iqu es will als o be he l pf ul . For exa mpl e, s ent en ces on e and t wo can be combi n ed and r estat ed as s ent en ce t hr ee.on e and t wo can be combi n ed and r estat ed as s ent en ce t hr ee.

1.1. This book is int er est ing . (c aus es int er est )This book is int er est ing . (c aus es int er est )2.2. I a m int er est ed . ( r esult )I a m int er est ed . ( r esult )3.3. This book int er ests me.This book int er ests me.


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Examples 16Examples 16Statement: The project interests my professor.Statement: The project interests my professor.Restatement: My professor is interested in the project.Restatement: My professor is interested in the project.Statement: My little brother can be so annoying sometimes.Statement: My little brother can be so annoying sometimes.Restatement: I am so annoyed by my little brother sometimes.Restatement: I am so annoyed by my little brother sometimes.Statement: This lecture bores me to tears.Statement: This lecture bores me to tears.Restatement: I am bored with his lecture.Restatement: I am bored with his lecture.Statement: Mary was encouraged by the news.Statement: Mary was encouraged by the news.Restatement: The news was encouraging to Mary.Restatement: The news was encouraging to Mary.Statement: Your decision to get married before finishing yourStatement: Your decision to get married before finishing your

degree surprised us.degree surprised us.

Restatement: We were surprised by your decision.Restatement: We were surprised by your decision.


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Problem 17Problem 17Tag QuestionsTag Questions

T ag qu estions T ag qu estions a re s ho rt qu estions at t he e n da re s ho rt qu estions at t he e n do f stat eme nts . T hey a re us ed to en cou rag eo f stat eme nts . T hey a re us ed to en cou rag eag reeme nt wit h t he stat eme nt t hat t heyag reeme nt wit h t he stat eme nt t hat t hey

precede.precede.In so me stat eme nts on Pa rt A, you wi ll hea rIn so me stat eme nts on Pa rt A, you wi ll hea r

tag qu estions at t he e n d.tag qu estions at t he e n d.When you hea r a tag qu estion , you must When you hea r a tag qu estion , you must

remember t he stat eme nt t hat preceded it . I t wi llremember t he stat eme nt t hat preceded it . I t wi llhelp y ou to stu dy tag qu estions in Cha pt er 3,help y ou to stu dy tag qu estions in Cha pt er 3,

Revi ew o f St ru ctu re an d Writt en Expression . Revi ew o f St ru ctu re an d Writt en Expression .


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Examples 17Examples 17Statement: She won t be home for dinner, will he?Statement: She won t be home for dinner, will he?Restatement: She will probably not eat with us.Restatement: She will probably not eat with us.Statement: The paper looks good, don t you think?Statement: The paper looks good, don t you think?

Restatement: I am pleased with the way the paperRestatement: I am pleased with the way the paperlooks.looks.Statement: I don t suppose that Larry would be free onStatement: I don t suppose that Larry would be free on

Sunday, would he?Sunday, would he?Restatement: Larry probably won t be free on Sunday.Restatement: Larry probably won t be free on Sunday.

Statement: You can eat one more piece of cake, can t Statement: You can eat one more piece of cake, can t you?you?

Restatement: I think that you would like another pieceRestatement: I think that you would like another pieceof cake.of cake.


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Problem 18Problem 18PassivesPassives

P assiv es P assiv es a re s entence s tha t ch a nge thea re s entence s tha t ch a nge theemph asis from the a ctor to wh a t the a ctor h as emph asis from the a ctor to wh a t the a ctor h as done, or the re s ult of the a ct i on.done, or the re s ult of the a ct i on.

In s ome s t a tement s on P a rt A, you w i ll hea rIn s ome s t a tement s on P a rt A, you w i ll hea ra passiv e.a passiv e.

When you he a r a passiv e, you mu s t be a bleWhen you he a r a passiv e, you mu s t be a bleto re s t a te the i nforma t i on i n the a ct iv e,to re s t a te the i nforma t i on i n the a ct iv e,cha ng i ng the emph asis from the re s ult to thecha ng i ng the emph asis from the re s ult to the

a ctor.a ctor.It w i ll help you to s tudy p assiv e i n Cha pter 3,It w i ll help you to s tudy p assiv e i n Cha pter 3, Revi ew of Structure a nd Wr i tten Expre ssi on. Revi ew of Structure a nd Wr i tten Expre ssi on.


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Examples 18Examples 18Statement: That dress was made by Carol.Statement: That dress was made by Carol.Restatement: Carol made that dress herself.Restatement: Carol made that dress herself.Statement: The Athletic Club was founded by a group of Statement: The Athletic Club was founded by a group of

businessmen.businessmen.

Restatement: A group of businessmen founded theRestatement: A group of businessmen founded the Athletic Club. Athletic Club.Statement: The decision was opposed by Anne s doctor.Statement: The decision was opposed by Anne s doctor.Restatement: Anne s doctor opposed the decision.Restatement: Anne s doctor opposed the decision.Statement: The president of the college was interviewedStatement: The president of the college was interviewed

by a student reporter.by a student reporter.Restatement: A student reporter interviewed theRestatement: A student reporter interviewed the

president of the college.president of the college.


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Problem 19Problem 19Chronological EventsChronological Events

Chronological ev ents Chronological ev ents ar e e v ents that ta kear e e v ents that ta keplac e in ti me r elationshi p to each oth er .plac e in ti me r elationshi p to each oth er .

In so me stat eme nts on Part A, t wo or mor eIn so me stat eme nts on Part A, t wo or mor eev ents will be me ntion ed.ev ents will be me ntion ed.

Wh en yo u h ear a stat eme nt , yo u mu st Wh en yo u h ear a stat eme nt , yo u mu st r emembe r which ev ent too k plac e f irst , s econ d,r emembe r which ev ent too k plac e f irst , s econ d,an d so on . I t will h el p yo u to list en ti me w or ds an d so on . I t will h el p yo u to list en ti me w or ds li keli ke bef or e, w hil e, du ring , a f t er ,bef or e, w hil e, du ring , a f t er , an dan d lat er lat er


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Examples 19Examples 19Statement: We plan to meet at the car a few minutesStatement: We plan to meet at the car a few minutes

after the shopping center closes.after the shopping center closes.Restatement: The shopping center will close before weRestatement: The shopping center will close before we

meet at the car.meet at the car.

Statement: After thinking about it a little more, you mayStatement: After thinking about it a little more, you maywant to open a savings account.want to open a savings account.Restatement: He will think about it first.Restatement: He will think about it first.Statement: Let s go to the zoo after we eat.Statement: Let s go to the zoo after we eat.Restatement: After we eat let s go to the zoo.Restatement: After we eat let s go to the zoo.

Statement: While he was mailing some letters in theStatement: While he was mailing some letters in thepost office, Bob got a parking ticket.post office, Bob got a parking ticket.Restatement: Bob got a parking ticket while he`was inRestatement: Bob got a parking ticket while he`was in

the post office.the post office.


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CONVERSATIONCONVERSATION

TYPES OF PROBLE M STYPES OF PROBLE M S

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Problem 20Problem 20

Direct ConversationsDirect ConversationsDirect means stated.Direct means stated.In some conversations on Part B, youIn some conversations on Part B, you

will hear all of the information that youwill hear all of the information that youneed to answer the problem correctly. Youneed to answer the problem correctly. Youwill NOT need to draw conclusions.will NOT need to draw conclusions.

When you hear a conversationWhen you hear a conversationbetween two speakers, you must between two speakers, you must remember the details that were stated .remember the details that were stated .


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Example 20Example 20

Man: Tell me about your trip to New York.Man: Tell me about your trip to New York.Woman: It was great! We saw the statue of Woman: It was great! We saw the statue of

Liberty and the Empire StateLiberty and the Empire StateBuilding and all of the tourist Building and all of the tourist attractions the first day, thenattractions the first day, then

wewe saw the museums the second daysaw the museums the second dayand spent the rest of the timeand spent the rest of the time

shopping and seeing shows.shopping and seeing shows.Third Voice: What are the man and womanThird Voice: What are the man and woman

talking about?talking about?

Answer: The woman s trip. Answer: The woman s trip.


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Problem 21Computation ConversationsRemember, co mputations means si mp le

mat hem atics .In so me con versations on Pa rt B, you wi ll ha ve to

a dd, su bt ract , m u ltip ly, o r d i vi de in o rder to ans wer t hep

ro

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ly. In

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, you

wi ll begi ven a ll o f t he in f o rmation , an d you wi ll NOTn eed to

a dd, e tc .when you hea r a con versation be t wee n t wo

sp ea kers , you must deci de whe t her it is n ec essa ry to co mput e t he ans wer to t he q u estion as ked by t he t hi rdvoic e. If y ou n eed to ma ke a co mputation , you must beaccu rat e.

it wi ll help you revi ew t he co mputations on Pa rt A


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Example 21

woman: How many stamps do I need to send thispackage airmail?

Man : Airmail? Well, that s not going to be

expensive. Airmail postage is 50 cents forthe first half-ounce and 45 cents for eachadditional half-ounce, up to two ounces. Youhave one ounce here.

Third Voice: How much will it cost the woman tomail her package? Answer: 95 cents


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Problem 22Place Conversations

P lac e me a ns the l oca tion where the c onvers a tionocc urred.

In some c onvers a tions on P a rt B, you wi ll hea rwords a nd phr a ses th a t will suggest a l oca tion. Forexa mpl e, books a ca rd ca t al og, a nd a Chec kout desk suggest a l ibra ry.

When you he a r a c onvers a tion between twospe a kers, you must l isten for inform a tion th a t will he l pyou dr a w a c oncl usion a bout where the c onvers a tionmost prob a bl y took p lac e.

It will he l p you if you prep a re to l isten for p lac einforma tion when you see four p lac es a s the possib l ea nswers in your test book.


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Example 22

Woman: I ll need a dozen three-penny nailsand six wood screws, too.

Man: The screws come in packages of tenfor ninety-nine cents. I hope that s allright.

Third Voice: Where does this conversationmost probably take place?

Answer: At the hardware store.


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Problem 23Implied Conversations

I mpli ed m eans suggeste d , but not state d . I n m anyways, impli ed conversat i ons are the pl ace conversat i ons.

I n so m e conversat i ons on Part B, you w ill hearword s an d p hrases or i ntonat i ons that w ill suggest howthe s p eakers fe l t, what they w ill p robab l y d o, or what ki nd of work or act i vi ty they were i nvol ved i n d uri ng theconversat i on.

When you hear a conversat i on between twosp eakers, you m ust li sten for i nform at i on that w ill he lp you d raw a conc l us i on about the s i tuat i on.

I t w ill he lp i f you p rep are to li sten for impli ed i nform at i on when you see the wor d that as the f i rst word i n the four p oss i bl e answers i n your test book.


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Example 23

Man: Could you please book me on the next flight out to Los Angeles?

Woman: I m sorry, sir. Continental doesn t fly into Los Angeles. Why don t youtry Delta or Trans World?

Third Voice: What will the man probably do? Answer: He probably get a ticket for a flight

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Types of Problemsin Part C

Mini- Talks


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Problem 24Overheard Conversations

O v erh eard conv ersation ar econv ersations h eard by so meon e who is not ta lkin g.

In so me ta lks on Part C, yo u w i ll bea ble to s umm ari ze th e i mportant id eas .

Y o u w i ll us ua lly NO T be r equ ir ed to r emembe r s ma ll d etai ls .

It wi ll h elp yo u to r evi ew th econv ersation in Part B


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Example 24Ted Parker: Are you Mrs. William?Mrs. William: Why, yes.T P : I m Ted Parker. I talked with you on the telephone earlier today.M. W: Oh, good.T P: Let me show you what we have in a new Oldsmobile Cutlass.M.W: I want to look at last year s model, too, if you have any.T P: I have one. A red Delta 88, with 2,000 miles on it. It was a demonstrator.M.W: A demonstrator?T P: That means that only the sales staff have driven it.M.W: Oh, well, let s just look at the new ones then.T P: Okay. Everything on this side of the lot is the Cutlass model. You said on the phone that you are

looking for automatic. Did you have any idea of other options that you d like to have on the car? Air conditioning, power windows, maybe cruise control?

M.W: Just air conditioning and an FM radio.T P: Then I suggest that you just spend some time looking at the cars in the last row there. Those

six. They have the options and the prices on the sticker on the window, and if you have anyquestions, I ll be glad to help you.M.W: Thank you.T P: Let me just say that the best way to know whether you want a car is to drive it. So, when you

find something you think you may be interested in, we can take it out for a test drive and let youget the feel of it.

M.W: Okay. That sounds like a good idea.


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Questions

Question: Who is the man? Answer: A car salesmanQuestion: What is the woman looking for?

Answer: A new OldsmobileQuestion: Besides automatic shift, what options

does the woman want? Answer: Only air conditioning and a radio.Question: What will the woman probably do?

Answer: Take the car for a test driver.

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Problem 25 Announcements and

Advertisement Announc em ents are s ho rt t alks t ha t pro vide fa ctu al

in f o rm at ion . Adver t is em ents are s ho rt t alks t ha t pro videper su as ive in f o rm at ion .

In som e t alks on Part C, you will hear fa ctu al o rper su as ive in f o rm at ion .

When you hear a t alk, you must be able to summ arize t he im po rt ant idea s . Y ou must also be able to ans wer q u est ions t ha t begin wit h t he f o llo win g wo rds :who , wha t , whe n , where, why?

It will help you to list en to announc em ents an dadver t is em ents on t he radi o . List en c aref u lly. As kyou rs elf qu est ions to t est you r abilit y to rem em ber t hein f o rm at ion .


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Example 25During this holiday season you ll be glad that you

look pictures. So, get your Kodacolor film at Foto-land,this week only two rolls for $4.25. Remember, goodpictures start with good film, and Kodacolor is the best!

Get your film now at Foto-land, and bring it backafter the holiday to be developed. Unless we developyour picture in three days. you don t pay us a penny,and you never pay unless they turn out the way youwant them to.

With Foto-land, you can depend on larger, clearerprints. Pictures will make your memories of thisChristmas last forever.

From all of us at Foto-land, best wishes for a MerryChristmas, and many more pictures this year!


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QuestionsQuestions: What is the advertisement about?

Answer: Film and film processingQuestions : When would this advertisement most

probably be used? Answer: In December.Question: What is customer offered when it takes

longer than three days to develop pictures? Answer: Free service.Question: Who sponsors this message?

Answer: Foto-land.


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Problem 26News Report

N ews r eports ar e s hort t alks t ha t pro videinf or ma t io n ab o ut t he new s o f t he day.

In so me t alks o n Pa rt C, yo u will hea r inf or ma t io n ab o ut t he new s .

When y o u hea r a t alk, yo u mu st be able to s umma r ize t he inf or ma t io n. Y o u will us ually N OTbe r equir ed to r emembe r s mall de t ails .

It will help yo u to list en to news r eport o n

r adio and t elevis io n. List en ca r efully. As kyo urs elf que st io ns to t est yo ur abilit y to r emembe r t he inf or ma t io n.


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Example 26This is Morning News Magazine, and I m Jack Stevens. I ll be your host while

Mark Watkins is on assignment in the Middle East.Today s story is about the flight from the cities. Everyone knows that it s

happening, but only recently have we been able to determine where the people aregoing. To the suburbs? To the fringes of the city? Surprisingly not. In a markedreversal of U.S. migration patterns, non-metropolitan areas have started growingfaster than metropolitan areas. City dwellers are leaving to settle in small-town

America.Census figures confirm both the shrinkage of many urban areas and the revivalof small towns, a trend that began to become apparent in the last two decades. Forexample, while the national population increased by 4.8 percent from 1970 1975,towns of 2,500 to 25,000 persons rose 7.5 percent, and the smallest towns withpopulation of less than 2,500 rose 8.7 percent, or nearly double the national rate.

Recent surveys consistently show that a majority of people, including four out of ten big-city dwellers, prefer life outside the urban environment. They associate

small town with a feeling of community and a sense of security.Tomorrow s report will focus on crime control. Till then, this is Jack Stevenswishing you a good morning.


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QuestionsQuestion: What is the topic of this talk?

Answer: Migration out of the cities.Question: Where are many people moving?

Answer: To small town.Question: Which areas have experienced the most growth?

Answer: The towns with a population of 2,500 or fewerpeople.

Question: According to surveys, why are people moving? Answer: Because people feel secure in small towns.


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Problem 27Weather Reports

W eath er r eports ar e short ta lks that pr edict th e we ath er .

In so me ta lks o n Part C, yo u will h ear pr edict io ns o f th e we ath er .

W h en yo u h ear a ta lk, yo u mu st be a ble to s ummar ize th e pr edict io n. Y o u will us ua lly NOTbe r equir ed to r emembe r s ma ll deta ils .

It will h elp yo u to list en to weath er r eports

o n ra dio or t elevis io n. List en c ar efully. As kyo urs elf que st io ns to t est yo ur a bilit y to r emembe r th e pr edict io ns .


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Example 27Good morning. this is Danny Jackson with Weather Watch,

brought to you every day at this time by the Austin Chamber of Commerce. The week-long extended forecast for Austin and theTexas Hill Country calls for mostly sunny weather today andTuesday, with temperatures in the high seventies. By Wednesday, acold pressure area that has been building out over the Gulf of Mexico should begin to move inland over Texas, bringing about aten-degree drop in temperatures over the south central part of thestate. By Wednesday night, that same low pressure should probablybe dropping rain over the Austin area, with rain continuing intoThursday and possibly even early Friday. By Friday afternoonthough, if all goes well, we should begin to see clear skies again,with a corresponding rise in temperatures back into the seventies.Saturday and Sunday look like they ll be just beautiful. DannyJackson with Weather Watch. Have a good wee. Austin.


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Questions 27

Question: Where is this weather report beingbroadcast?

Answer: In Austin, TexasQuestion: What is the weather like today?

Answer: Warm and sunnyQuestion: When will it be likely to rain?

Answer: The middle of the week.Question: What will the weather be like for the

weekend? Answer: Clear and warm.


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Problem 28Informative Speeches

I nformativ e sp ee ch es ar e short ta lks that provi defact ua l information . I n man y wa ys , informativ e sp ee ch es ar e li ke anno unc em ents an d a dv ertis em ents .

I n som e ta lks on Part C, yo u w i ll h ear fact ua linformation .

Wh en yo u h ear a ta lk, yo u m ust be a ble to s ummari ze th e important i deas . Y o u m ust a lso be a ble to ans wer que stions that beg in with th e fo llo win g wor ds :who , what , wh en , wh er e, w h y?

I t wi ll h elp yo u to list en to sp ee ch es on ra dio an dt elevision . List en car ef ully. As k yo urs elf que stions to t est yo ur a bi lit y to r em em be r th e information .


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Example 28Welcome to the Lincoln Memorial, located, as you can see, on the west bank of the

Potomac River, on the axis of the Capitol Building and the Washington Monument.The structure itself was designed by Henry Bacon in 1912 and completed ten years later

at a cost of 2.9 million dollars.The outer walks of the memorial are white Colorado marble, 189 feet long and 118

inches wide. The thirty-six outer columns are also of marble, representing the thirty-six statesthat were in the Union at the time of Lincoln s death. The name of each state is cut into stoneabove the column.

Inside the memorial, the walks are Indiana limestone and the floor is pink. Tennesseemarble. Three commemorative features include the huge seated statue of Lincoln and twoinscribed stone tablets.

The marble statue occupies the place of honor, centrally located, as you will note, andfacing the Washington Monument and the Capitol Building. The statue is 19 feet high and 19 feet wide, made of twenty-eight blocks of Georgia white marble. Because of the immense size, it tooktwo men four years to complete the carving.

On the north wall, inscribed in stone, is Lincoln s Second Inaugural Address; on the southwall, similarly inscribed, is the Gettysburg Address.

There is a mural above each inscription, representing the two greatest accomplishmentsof Lincoln s presidency the emancipation of the slaves and the unification of the North andSouth after the Civil War.

This memorial is open daily from eight o clock in the morning to midnight. Stay as long asyou like, and be sure to ask one of the park service employees if you have any questions.


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QuestionsQuestion: What material was used in the construction of

most of the Lincoln Memorial? Answer: MarbleQuestion: Why are there thirty-six columns?

Answer: there is one for each state in the union at the timeof Lincoln s death.Question: What other buildings can be seen from the

memorial? Answer: The Capitol Building and the Washington

Monument.Question: When is the memorial open? Answer: Every day from 8 a.m. to midnight.


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Problem 29 Academic Statements

Acad emic stat em ents a re s hor t ta lks t hat provid eacad emic in formati on . They a re l i ke s hor t lect ure s t hat mi gh t be he a rd in a c ollege c lass room .

In s om e ta lks on Pa rt C, you w i ll hea r acad emic in formati on .

When you he a r a ta lk, you m ust be a ble t os umma ri ze t he im por tant id eas . You m ust a ls o be a ble t oans wer que sti ons t hat beg in wit h t he follow in g wor ds :who, wh at , whe n , where, why?

It wi ll help you t o list en t o d oc um enta ry progr ams on radi o and t elevisi on . Progr ams on ed ucati ona lbroadcastin g n et works a re e s pecia lly helpful. List en ca refully. As k your s elf que sti ons t o t est your a bi lit y t orem em ber t he in formati on .


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Example 29E rn est H emingwa y began writing car ee r as an am biti ous , y oung

Am eri can n ews pa pe rman in Paris a f t er t he f irst Wor ld War . H is ear ly books ,in cluding t he Su n Als o Ris es , w er e publ is hed in E ur ope befo r e t hey w er er eleas ed in t he Unit ed S tat es .

H emingwa y a lwa y s wr ot e f r om expe ri en ce rat he r t han f r om imaginati on . In Far ew ell t o Arms , publ is hed in 1929, he r ecou nt ed h is

a dvent ur es as an am bulan ce d ri ver in Ita ly during t he war . In F or Whom t he Bell T olls , publ is hed in 1940, he r et old his m em ori es of t he Sp anis h Ci vi lWar .

Per ha ps m or e t han an y ot he r tw enti et h-ce nt ur y Am eri can writ er , hewas r es ponsi ble for cr eating a st y le of lit erat ur e. T he H emingwa y st y le was har d, eco n omi ca l, an d pow er ful. It lur ed t he r ea de r int o using imaginati on in or de r t o f i ll in t he de tai ls .

In 1952, H emingwa y publis hed t he Old Man an d t he Se a , a s hort ,com pelling ta le of an old f is he rman s str ugg le t o ha ul in a giant mar lin t hat he h a d ca ug ht in t he Gulf of Mexi co. Som e criti cs int er pr et ed i t as t hea lleg or y of man s str ugg le against old ag e; o t he rs int er pr et ed it as man against t he fo r ces of nat ur e. T his book was t he clima x of H emingwa y s car ee r . T w o y ears lat er he was awar ded t he Nobel p ri ze for lit erat ur e.


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QuestionsQuestion: What theme did Hemingway use for many of his

book? Answer: WarQuestion: What was the Hemingway style?

Answer: Short and powerful.Question: What prize did Hemingway win after he wroteT he O ld Man and the Sea?

Answer: T he Nobel prize for literature.Question: What advice would Hemingway probably give to

other writers? Answer: Write from experience about things you have seenand people you have known.


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Problem 30Class Discussions

Class discussions a re con versa t ions tha t occu r in class roo m. I n man y wa ys , class discussions a re li ke o verhe a rd con versa t ions .

In so me t al ks on Pa rt C , you will hea r a lon gcon versa t ion betwee n two , three o r mo res pea kers .

When hea r a con versa t ion , you mus t be a bl et o su mma ri ze the i mpo rt an t id eas . Y ou will usuall y NOT be req ui red t o remember s mall d et ails .

It w ill he l p you t o revi ew o verhe a rd con versa t ions


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Example 30Miss. Richard: Good morning. my name is Miss. Richard, and I ll be your

instructor for Career Education 100. Before we get started. I d appreciate it if you would introduce your selves and tell us a little bit about why youdecided to take this class. Let s start here

Bill: I m Bill Jensen, and I m a sophomore this term, but I still haven t decidedwhat to major in. I hope that this class will help me.

MR: Good, I hope so, too. Next.Patty: I m Patty Davis, and I m majoring in foreign languages, but I m not surewhat kind of job I can get after I graduate.

MR: Are you a sophomore, too, Patty?Patty: No. I m a senior. I wish I d taken this class sooner, but I didn t know

about it until this term.MR: Didn t your advisor tell you about it?Patty: No. A friend of mine took it last year, and it helped her a lot.MR: How did you find out about the course, Bill?Bill: The same way Patty did. A friend of mine told me about it.


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Questions

Question: In what class does this discussion takeplace?

Answer: Career EducationQuestion: What are the two students talking

about? Answer: They are introducing themselves.Question: Why is the woman taking the course?

Answer: To help her find a job after graduation.Question: How did the students find out about the

course? Answer: From friends who had taken it

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