Test One

1. M: Pardon me, Miss. Do you have change for a dollar?

W: I’m afraid not; you’ll have to ask someone else.
Q: What does the woman mean?
(A) She didn’t understand the man.
(B) She gave the dollar to someone else.
(C) She’s unable to help the man.
(D) She’s afraid to spend all her money.
2. W: Do you know Jean’s phone number?
M: Try calling Kathy.
Q: What does the man imply?
(A) Kathy probably knows Jean’s number.
(B) Kathy has recently telephoned.
(C) Kathy and Jean have the same phone number.
(D) Kathy was trying to call Jean.
3. M: How was the weather for your hiking trip last Saturday?
W: It drizzled in the morning, but got sunny in the afternoon.
Q: What does the woman mean?
(A) The weather was miserable all day.
(B) She got sunburn.
(C) The hiking trip was Sunday afternoon.
(D) The weather improved in the afternoon.
4. M: I’ve had this cold for two weeks now, and I can’t seem to get rid of it.
W: Have you tried taking large doses of vitamin C?
Q: What does the woman mean?
(A) The man hasn’t gone out for two weeks.
(B) The vitamin C that the man took wasn’t effective.
(C) The man didn’t try to get rid of the cold.
(D) The man should try vitamin C as a treatment.
5. W: Did you get the tickets for the concert tomorrow?
M: Sorry, they were sold out.
Q: What does the man mean?
(A) He changed his mind about going to the concert.
(B) The concert will be held outside.
(C) There were no more seats left.
(D) He didn’t have enough money to buy tickets.
6. M: Do you know anybody who might want to buy my typewriter? It’s pretty
old, but it still works.
W: How much do you want for it?
Q: What does the woman want to know?
(A) What kind of typewriter it is.
(B) Why the man wants to sell the typewriter.
(C) What price the man is asking.
(D) How old the typewriter is.
7. W: If this snowstorm gets any worse, the police will have to close Route 27.
M: Better keep the radio on.
Q: What does the man suggest they do?
(A) Listen to the radio report.
(B) Get off Route 27.
(C) Change the radio station.
(D) Stop worrying about the weather.
8. W: I need to be in the city by 9 a.m. to get to a 9:30 doctor’s appointment. Do
you think I should take the bus or the train?
M: Let’s see. The bus doesn’t arrive till 9:45. Oh! But the train gets in at
quarter to none.
Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?
(A) Reschedule her appointment.
(B) Travel by bus.
(C) Meet him at the bus station.
(D) Take the train to the city.
9. W: There were so many people at Kate’s party. I can’t believe the number of
friends she has.
M: It’s really no surprise. She was extremely popular even when she was a child.
Q: What does the man say about Kate?
(A) Kate enjoys entertaining children.
(B) Many people have always liked Kate.
(C) A group of friends arranged a surprise party for Kate.
(D) Kate wasn’t expecting so many people at her party.
10. M: Jeff’s a good roommate, but I’m tired of washing the dishes he leaves in
the sink.
W: You really ought to speak up about it.
Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?
(A) Tell Jeff he’s a good roommate.
(B) Talk louder next time.
 (C) Express his annoyance to Jeff.
(D) Put the dishes away.
11. W: Are you sure you can’t join us for the picnic? It’ll be a lot of fun – and
everyone from the office will be there.
M: I’ve got to stick around home. The delivery service called, and my TV
should arrive this afternoon.
Q: What does the man mean?
(A) He’s unable to go to the picnic.
(B) He’ll join the woman in the afternoon.
(C) He needs to deliver a television this afternoon.
(D) He’s going home after the picnic.
12. W: We’ll be needing more computer paper soon. Could you take care of that
right away?
M: I put the order through last week. It should be in any day now.
Q: What does the man mean?
(A) He should have ordered the paper last week.
(B) The paper supply was used up very quickly.
(C) The paper will probably arrive soon.
(D) He ran out of paper last week.
13. M: The box warned that you need to do some assembly yourself, but I’ve
spent all afternoon trying to put this bookcase together.
W: I know what you mean. The last time I tried to assemble a bookcase, I
almost gave up.
Q: What does the woman mean?
(A) Assembling a bookcase can be frustrating.
(B) She’ll give the man her bookcase.
(C) She’ll help the man assemble his bookcase.
(D) The man should have listened to her warning.
14. W: I didn’t know it got so hot here in summer!
M: Hot! This is nothing compared to summertime in Florida.
Q: What does the man mean?
(A) He thinks the summers are warmer in Florida.
(B) He doesn’t want to do much when it’s hot.
(C) He wishes he were in Florida.
(D) He’s never experienced weather this hot.
15. M: Would you like to see a movie with me tonight?
W: I’d like to, but I have to hit the books.
 Q: What will the woman probably do?
(A) Edit a book.
(B) Go to a movie.
(C) Study for class.
(D) Go to bed early.
M: Cindy! Have you heard the news?
W: No, Steve. What do you mean?
M: You know all the classes we’ve missed because of the snow?
W: Uh oh.
M: Yup we’re going to have to make them up and the dean says it will have to
be during spring break.
W: Steve! We have our vacation all set! What are we going to do? Do the others
know?
M: I don’t know but I certainly can’t afford to miss five days of classes this
semester, with that week I was sick.
W: But I really don’t want to cancel our trip. All of us have already made our
plane reservations!
M: I can try to call the travel agency; maybe they can refund our money. But
before we do anything we need to speak with our professors.
W: You think they’ll excuse us from class?
M: Probably not. But I was talking to Kevin this morning and he said that one of
his professors told him that they could make up the class at the different
time.
W: Wow that’s great! Which professor was it?
M: I don’t know. But we’re going to have to speak to all of them anyway.
W: Why didn’t they add extra days at the end of the semester before summer
classes?
M: Because of the graduation date, which can’t be changed.
W: Are other colleges around here doing the same thing?
M: I would imagine so … it’s been such a bad winter and we’ve missed too
many classes. We do really need to make them up.
W: I know, I know. I was just really looking forward to this vacation. The idea
of the sun and the beach!
M: Oh look, there’s Professor Hampton right now!
W: Come on, let’s go talk to her!

16. Why are the man and woman upset?

(A) They may not be able to take their vacation.
(B) It may snow during their vacation.
(C) They are going to need more money.
 (D) They may miss graduation.
17. What can be inferred about the man’s and woman’s vacation?
(A) They are going skiing.
(B) Their plans include other friends.
(C) They will drive together.
(D) Their reservations have been canceled.
18. Why can’t the semester be extended?
(A) Because of the possibility of bad weather.
(B) Because of the faculty’s contracts.
(C) Because of the summer schedule of classes.
(D) Because of the date for graduation.
19. Why can’t the man miss classes?
(A) He might lose his financial aid.
(B) He doesn’t want to attend summer classes.
(C) He had already missed too many.
(D) He’s afraid he might not graduate.

M: Hey, Christine, remember how we were complaining that we wanted to see

the drama series but couldn’t afford the tickets? I’ve found a solution.
W: Yeah? Won the lottery, huh?
M: Huh-uh. But, seriously, I did find a way for us to see all the plays and we
don’t have to pay a cent.
W: Come on, Jim. That’s impossible.
M: No, really, we can. I called Stanhope Theater to ask if they had student
discounts. They didn’t, but they did have another suggestion.
W: What’s that?
M: The man there told me they just lost four of their ushers so they have
openings.
W: Really?
M: Yeah. You don’t get paid, but you do get to stand in the back and watch the
play after you’ve helped everyone find their seats. No seat, but a good view.
Then during intermission you help sell refreshments.
W: But Jim, each play is performed on six nights. Can we make that big a
commitment?
M: We don’t have to. That’s the best part. They have enough ushers so that each
person works only two nights at the same play.
W: I never imagined we’d be able to see the whole series. Let’s take a look at
the schedule right now.
20. Why did Christine and Jim think they would not be able to see the drama
series?
(A) They had to work during the performances.
(B) They couldn’t find time.
(C) They couldn’t afford to go.
(D) The tickets were sold out.
21. What did Jim learn when he called the theater?
(A) The performances have been rescheduled.
(B) Student discount tickets are available.
(C) Prices for all tickets have been reduced.
(D) It’s possible to see the plays without charge.
22. At the end of their conversation, how does Christine feel about Jim’s
solution?
(A) She doubts it will work.
(B) She thinks they don’t have enough time.
(C) She’s enthusiastic about it.
(D) She’s happy to get so much money.

Man: I know you’re anxious to get your permits and get started. But there’re just
a few things I’d like to mention that might help you avoid trouble during your
stay. First of all, make sure you carry adequate water. You’ll need it if you’re
hiking, especially in this heat. A good rule of thumb is to bring one gallon per
person per day this time of year. Don’t try to rely on the park’s natural springs to
supply all your water needs. And please, do not use soap in the springs. It’s your
responsibility to protect the park’s natural features. For those of you staying
beyond the weekend make sure that you set up camp well away from dry creek
beds. We may get some heavy rainfall, and those creek beds could quickly
become filled with water, and you and all your equipment might end up washed
downstream. When you pick up your permits, you’ll also get a park services
booklet. It’ll tell you everything you need to know about the hiking trails. They
vary in length, of course, but most of them are under five miles relatively easy
day hikes. Remember, if you’re hiking solo, make sure you let someone know
you’re going and when they can expect you back. And uh, for your own safety,
we recommend that you not climb rock faces. A lot of the rock throughout the
park is very unstable. One final word, watch out for poisonous snakes.
Rattlesnake activity is at its peak this time of year especially at night. For your
own good, we recommend wearing protective clothing and carry a flashlight after
dark.
23. What is the main purpose of the talk?
(A) To instruct campers how to use their equipment.
(B) To provide park visitors with safety information.
(C) To give directions to camping areas.
(D) To encourage people to visit the park.
24. What does the speaker tell hikers about drinking water?
(A) They should carry plenty of water with them.
(B) Drinking from the natural springs is prohibited.
(C) The park service will supply a gallon of water per person.
(D) The natural springs are polluted with soap.
25. What information does the park services booklet contain?
(A) The types of permits available this time of year.
(B) A description of the park’s natural features.
(C) A list of recommended clothing and equipment.
(D) The location of hiking trails throughout the park.
26. What does the speaker say about rattlesnakes?
(A) They are most often sighted on rock formations.
(B) They are a protected species.
(C) They are very active this time of year.
(D) They are attracted to flashlights.
Man:Today we’re going to talk about shyness and discuss recent research on
ways to help children learn to interact socially. Many people consider themselves
shy. In fact, forty percent of the people who took part in our survey said they
were shy _ that’s two out of every five people. And there are studies to indicate
that the tendency toward shyness may be inherited. But just because certain
children are timid doesn’t mean they are doomed to be shy forever. There are
things parents, teachers, and the children themselves can do to overcome this
tendency _ and even to prevent it. One researcher found that if parents gently
push their shy children to try new things, they can help these children become
less afraid and less inhibited. Another way to help shy children is to train them in
social skills. For example, there are special training groups where children are
taught things like looking at other children while talking to them, talking about
other people’s interests, and even smiling. These groups have been very
successful at giving shy children a place to feel safe and accepted, and at building
up their self-esteem.
27. What is the lecture mostly about?
(A) Showing children how to behave.
 (B) Helping children overcome shyness.
(C) Several causes of childhood shyness.
(D) How timid children become shy adults.
28. What does the speaker say about shyness?
(A) Few people think that they are shy.
(B) Hardly anyone overcomes shyness.
(C) Few psychologists treat shyness.
(D) Almost half of the people surveyed said they are shy.
29. According to the speaker, which people are most likely to be shy?
(A) Those who have suffered childhood trauma.
(B) Those with shy parents.
(C) Those whose parents have pressured them to succeed.
(D) Those who have been trained in social skills.
30. According to the speaker, what should parents of shy children do?
(A) Protect them from other children.
(B) Force them to smile.
(C) Persuade them to try new things.
(D) Accept them as they are.

Test Two
1. W:I’m really exhausted! But I don’t want to miss that documentary that come
on at eleven.
M: If I were you, I’d skip it. We both have to get up early tomorrow, and
anyway, I’ve heard it’s not that exciting.
Q: What does the man imply the woman should do?
(A) Go to sleep.
(B) Watch the program later.
(C) Change the channel.
(D) Set the alarm clock.
2. M:You’ve certainly been reading that one page for a long time now.
W: Well, I’m being tested on it tomorrow.
Q: What does the woman imply?
(A) She’s reading a very long book.
(B) The man is mistaken.
(C) She needs to read the page carefully.
(D) She’s working on a long assignment.
3. M:The storm last night damaged some of the neighbors’ roofs.
 W: I don’t wonder!
Q: What does the woman mean?
(A) She doesn’t understand.
(B) She wonders how many roofs were damaged.
(C) She isn’t surprised.
(D) She closed the windows to prevent damage.
4. M:The University Bookstore opens at nine in the morning.
W: Oh dear, I need a textbook for my eight o’clock class today.
Q: What does the woman mean?
(A) She won’t be able to get the book before class.
(B) The books there are too expensive.
(C) She hopes to get a good deal on some second-hand books.
(D) The textbook she needs isn’t in yet.
5. M:I’ve been waiting all week for this concert the Philharmonic’s supposed to
be excellent. And with our student discount, the tickets will be really cheap.
W: Uh, oh … I’m afraid I left my student ID in my other purse.
Q: What does the woman imply?
(A) She didn’t bring the tickets.
(B) She doesn’t want to attend the concert.
(C) She forgot her money.
(D) She won’t be able to get the student discount.
6. M:Sarah, did you have a chance to buy that new novel you wanted?
W: No, but I had Doris get it for me.
Q: What does Sarah say about the novel?
(A) Doris wrote it for her.
(B) She didn’t want Doris to borrow it.
(C) She enjoyed it but Doris didn’t.
(D) Doris purchased it for her.
7. M: My parents are coming to see our apartments this weekend.
W: Looks like I’d better lend you my vacuum cleaner then.
Q: What does the woman imply?
(A) The man should buy a vacuum cleaner.
(B) The man’s parents are eager to see their son.
(C) The man’s parents should come at another time.
(D) The man’s apartment is dirty.
8. W:Those packages took forever to arrive.
M: But they did arrive, didn’t they?
 Q: What does the man say about the packages?
(A) They were never sent.
(B) They eventually arrived.
(C) They were taken away.
(D) They went to the wrong address.
9. M:My math assignment’s due tomorrow morning and I haven’t even started it yet.
W: I’ll miss you at the party tonight.
Q: What does the woman imply?
(A) The party will be crowded.
(B) The man will do his assignment before the party.
(C) She’s not going to the party.
(D) The man won’t be able to go to the party.
10. M: I need to find a new roommate.
W: So John’s going to California after all.
Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?
(A) The man should ask John to be his roommate.
(B) The man’s current roommate is moving.
(C) The woman changed her mind about moving.
(D) The woman is looking for a roommate too.
11.M: Bill has only been on the job a week, and already he’s acting like he’s the
boss.
W: He’s not going to last long with that attitude.
Q: What does the woman imply?
(A) Bill has found an acting job.
(B) Bill was at his last job a long time.
(C) Bill’s new position as the boss is challenging.
(D) Bill’s behavior could cause him to lose his job.
12. W: There’s a great antique show at the Grant Auditorium. Let’s go see it this evening.
M: I’ve worked really hard all day long. Won’t it be there for a while?
Q: What does the man imply?
(A) He has to work late tonight.
(B) He’d rather go at another time.
(C) He’s already seen the show.
(D) It’ll be hard to get to the auditorium on time.
13. W: Would you like to come to Janet’s surprise party tomorrow night?
M: I’m going to a concert tomorrow. I wish I could be two places at once.
Q: What does the man mean?
 (A) He’ll attend both the concert and the party.
(B) He’ll change his plans at once.
(C) He has saved a place for Janet.
(D) He regrets that he can’t go to the party.
14. M: You know, every time I talk to Mary I get the feeling she’s being critical of
me.
W: Don’t you think you’re overreacting a bit?
Q: What does the woman mean?
(A) She thinks Mary is too critical.
(B) She doesn’t know how to react.
(C) She thinks the man is too sensitive.
(D) She wants to know what the man thinks.
15. M: Why did you come to the meeting late? I left a message with your
roommate about the time change.
W: She has a very short memory, and it really gets on my nerves sometimes.
Q: What does the woman imply?
(A) The man shouldn’t have invited her roommate to the meeting.
(B) Her roommate was unable to attend the meeting.
(C) Her roommate is unreliable about delivering messages.
(D) She forgot about the time change.
W: John! Have you chosen a physical education class yet for this semester?
M: No, why?
W: You’ve got to take rock climbing. We just had the first class and it looks
like it’s going to be great!
M: You think I should take rock climbing? You’re got to be kidding. Besides,
how can they teach rock climbing when it’s completely flat around here?
W: That’s not important. You can’t just start climbing without any training.
You have to get in shape, learn how to use the ropes, the belts, the buckles
there’s a lot of preparation first.
M: You don’t think it’s just a little bit dangerous?
W: Not if you know how to use the safety equipment, which is, by the way,
pretty high tech. The ropes are made of elastic fibers that stretch a little, the
shoes have special grips on the bottom, and the helmets are made out of
some kind of special plastic. You have to learn how to use all this before
you do any real climbing.
M: Well, what’s the appeal? We’ll spend the whole semester studying
something we don’t actually get to do.
W: We will take a climbing trip during spring break, but that’s not the point.
Climbing isn’t the only goal. In preparing to climb you learn patience,
 mental discipline, and you gain fantastic physical strength, especially in
your hands. For the first few weeks we’re going to concentrate entirely on
hand and upper-body exercises.
M: All that in one sport? Maybe you’re right. Since it’s not too late to join the
class, maybe I will.

16. What is the woman trying to do?

(A) Convince the man to take a rock-climbing course with her.
(B) Find a place to go rock-climbing.
(C) Find out if a rock-climbing course will be offered.
(D) Plan a rock-climbing trip over spring break.
17. What does the man imply about rock climbing at their college?
(A) There is no one to teach them how to do it.
(B) Not very many students are interested in it.
(C) The college doesn’t have any rock-climbing equipment.
(D) There are no appropriate places for rock climbing nearby.
18. Why is the woman interested in rock climbing?
(A) Climbers develop skills useful in other activities.
(B) Climbers have the opportunity to be outside and enjoy the scenery.
(C) Climbing isn’t as expensive as other sports.
(D) Learning to climb doesn’t take a very long time.
19. What will the first few classes focus on?
(A) Selecting the necessary equipment.
(B) Finding a climbing partner.
(C) Increasing upper-body strength.
(D) Discussing popular climbing sites.
W: Hello.
M: Hi, Sally, this is Phil.
W: Great to hear from you Phil! How have you been doing?
M: To tell you the truth, I’m very worried about our final examinations next
month. For one thing, I can’t sleep.
W: I sympathize! I went through the same thing last year.
M: That’s exactly why I’m calling you. Do you have any suggestions for
coping with anxiety? You know how I hate exams!
W: Well, last year the university offered a stress-management course at about
this time. Have you been in contact with the student health services?
M: No, I haven’t had time!
W: Funny, isn’t it? Just when students need help most, we can’t afford the time
to get it!
M: Well, perhaps I should find out more about this stress-management course.
Things have got to get better!
W: I suggest you call the health services tomorrow. They open at nine a.m.
M: Thanks Sally. I’ll let you know how it goes.
W: Best of luck! And have a good night’s sleep!
M: That’s easier said than done!

20. What is the main topic of the conversation?

(A) Anxiety.
(B) Truth.
(C) Sympathy.
(D) Time.
21.Why is Phil worried?
(A) He failed his last test.
(B) He can’t find his watch.
(C) He’s taking examinations soon.
(D) He missed his medical checkup.
22. Why does Phil turn to Sally for advice?
(A) She is older than he is.
(B) She has been through a similar experience.
(C) She is a medical student.
(D) She has a sense of humor.
23. Why has Phil not contacted the student health services?
(A) He has never heard of them.
(B) He didn’t have their number.
(C) He hasn’t had the time.
(D) He couldn’t afford the fee.
Woman:We’ve just seen two contemporary large birds that cannot fly: the emu
and the ostrich. Over here is an interesting specimen from the past. This
stuffed animal is not the giant penguin it appears to be, but an auk. This
particular kind of auk is very rare _ only 78 skins are known to exist and most
are not preserved as well as this one. The great auk, as you can see, was a
rather large bird, and it couldn’t fly either. However, evidence suggests that
the auk was an excellent swimmer and diver. Unfortunately, those abilities did
not protect it from being easy prey for hungry sailors who years ago sailed the
very cold and often icy waters of Greenland, Iceland, and Scotland. In fact,
 records indicate that the auk was rather tasty and that its eggs _ Excuse me _
that its eggs and feathers were useful as well. Still, it isn’t clear what other
factors led to the big bird’s demise around 1844, the last time anyone reported
seeing one. Of course, we believe it’s important to take extra precautions to
preserve the remaining great auk skins. After all, these specimens should
prove invaluable for future scientific research. Does anyone have any
questions before we move on to our next bird exhibit?

24. What is the talk mainly about?

(A) The diet of sailors.
(B) The arrangement of museum exhibits.
(C) The classification of large birds.
(D) An extinct bird.
25. Why was it easy to capture auks?
(A) They were poor swimmers.
(B) They couldn’t fly.
(C) Their bright colors made them easy to see.
(D) They moved in large groups.
26. Why did the sailors hunt the auk?
(A) It was a pest.
(B) They needed food.
(C) They needed exercise.
(D) They wanted scientific specimens.
27. Where did the auk live?
(A) On tropical islands.
(B) In rain forests.
(C) In cold ocean areas.
(D) In grassland regions.
Woman:I’d like to begin by thanking Dr. Kane for inviting me to be here today.
Although I’m not a geologist, I have been collecting minerals for years. My
collection is really diverse because I’ve traveled all over the world to find
them. Today I’ve brought a few specimens for you to see. After I discuss each
one, I’ll pass it around so that you can look at it more closely. As you know,
feldspars are the most abundant minerals and are divided into a number of
types. These first samples are orthoclase. Notice that they vary in color from
white to pink to red. This glassy one is found in volcanic rock – in fact, I
found it in New Mexico on a collecting trip. This next sample that I’ll pass
around is a microcline mineral – also called Amazon stone. You can identify
 it by its bright green color. It’s often used in jewelry and really is quite
attractive. These final samples are all plagioclase feldspars. Many
plagioclases are very rare, so I’m particularly proud of the variety in my
collection. I’ve also brought a few slides of some larger mineral samples, and
if you’ll turn out the lights now, I’d like to show them to you.

28. What are the students doing as they listen to the speaker?
(A) Passing around mineral specimens.
(B) Looking at minerals under the microscope.
(C) Classifying minerals.
(D) Watching a slide presentation.
29. How did the speaker acquire all her minerals?
(A) Dr. Kane gave them to her.
(B) She bought them from a jeweler.
(C) She found them in New Mexico.
(D) She collected them herself.
30. Why is the speaker proud of her plagioclase feldspars?
(A) They are difficult to find.
(B) Their color is unique.
(C) They are found in volcanic rock.
(D) Their size is impressive.

Test Three
1. W:I’m sure glad that today’s physics class is over! What did you think of the lecture?
M: I was lost. I couldn’t follow a word Professor Smith said.
Q: What does the man mean?
(A) He couldn’t find Professor Smith’s classroom.
(B) Professor Smith speaks too slowly.
(C) He didn’t understand Professor Smith’s lecture.
(D) Professor Smith kept the class late.
2. W:So I told Jane you’d get back to her before you got the concert tickets.
M: OK. I’ll give her a call as soon as I finish my sociology paper.
Q: What will the man probably do first?
(A) Get the concert tickets.
(B) Call Jane about the tickets.
(C) Finish his paper.
(D) Go to the concert.
3. M:Excuse me. Do you mind if I borrow that newspaper for a little bit?
 W: I’m sorry, but it doesn’t belong to me.
Q: What does the woman imply?
(A) Someone already borrowed her newspaper.
(B) She’ll get the newspaper back from the man later.
(C) She can’t lend the man the newspaper.
(D) She hasn’t had time to read the newspaper yet.
4. W:I hope I’ll be able to find Fred’s sister at the bus station. All I know is that
she’s got brown hair and blue eyes.
M: I could go with you. I met her a couple of years ago.
Q: What does the man imply about Fred’s sister?
(A) She is likely to get lost at the bus station.
(B) He may be able to identify her.
(C) He is an old friend of hers.
(D) He has already picked her up at the bus station.
5. M:There must be some mistake … I didn’t order the baked flounder.
W: I’m so sorry. That’s right … you had the crab cakes. I’ll take care of it right
away.
Q: What can be inferred about the woman?
(A) She doesn’t understand what the man wants.
(B) She forgot to order the flounder.
(C) She made a mistake with the man’s order.
(D) She’ll eat the crab cakes instead.
6. W:I haven’t seen you at the student center all week. Have you been sick?
M: I’ve been overwhelmed with my history paper.
Q: What does the man mean?
(A) He decided to attend extra history classes.
(B) He hopes to meet the woman at the student center.
(C) He was too sick to work on his paper.
(D) He’s been busy working on his paper.
7. W:I can give you a ride. I’m going home this weekend anyway.
M: Thanks. But let me give you some money for gas.
Q: What does the man want to do?
(A) Give the woman a ride home.
(B) Borrow the woman’s car to get home.
(C) Take a different way home.
(D) Share the expense of the drive home.
8. M:We thought we’d all go out for lunch today. Can you be ready to leave at
one o’clock?
W: I have to pick up my car and do a couple of other errands, so I’ll just come
straight to the restaurant.
Q: What will the woman do?
(A) Pick up the man at 1:00.
(B) Meet her friends at the restaurant.
(C) Make lunch for the man.
(D) Do her errands after lunch.
9. M:Are your allergies acting up again? I thought your doctor gave you
medication for that last week.
W: He did, but so far it’s not helping much. I’m going to have to go back and
try to get it changed.
Q: What will the woman probably do?
(A) Go to a different doctor.
(B) Ask her doctor for a different medication.
(C) Change her appointment.
(D) Avoid taking any medication.
10. W: Could I please get a copy of your most recent catalog?
M: I’m sorry, but we’re all out right now. If you’ll give me your name and
address, I’ll make sure that you get one when some new ones come in.
Q: What will the man probably do?
(A) Mail the woman a catalog as soon as possible.
(B) Look for an extra catalog for the woman.
(C) Give the woman the information she needs from the catalog.
(D) Tell the woman when she can pick up a new catalog.
11.M: Have you seen the new pottery that Lisa’s made for the student exhibition?
W: I know, she really outdid herself this time.
Q: What does the woman imply?
(A) She bought some pottery from Lisa.
(B) Lisa is preparing the exhibition by herself.
(C) She hasn’t seen Lisa’s pottery.
(D) She’s very impressed by Lisa’s work.
12. W: Could you turn down your stereo a bit? I really can’t concentrate on my
book?
M: Why didn’t you just say so?
Q: What can be inferred about the man?
(A) He didn’t realize that he was disturbing the woman.
 (B) He doesn’t understand why the woman can’t concentrate.
(C) He didn’t hear what the woman said.
(D) He thinks the woman should turn off the stereo.
13. W: I can’t believe we have another lab report due so soon. Dr. Rogers must
think we don’t have any other classes.
M: I know just what you mean. I’ll be really pressed to get it done.
Q: What does the man mean?
(A) He won’t be able to go to the lab today.
(B) He thinks the woman is being unfair.
(C) He agrees that the workload is heavy.
(D) He feels the assignment is reasonable.
14. M: Those modern sculptures over there are really weird, don’t you think?
W: I couldn’t stand them either, at first. But now I rather like them.
Q: What does the woman imply?
(A) She doesn’t understand modern art.
(B) She doesn’t like the work of certain artists.
(C) She’s learned to appreciate the sculptures.
(D) She agrees with the man about the sculptures.
15. W: I need to do something to improve my spoken Italian as quickly as possible.
M: Don’t the community college offer something?
Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?
(A) Make a decision quickly.
(B) Study Italian with him.
(C) Find out about courses.
(D) Offer to teach Italian at the community college.
W: I haven’t seen you here for a couple weeks. Have you stopped eating or
something?
M: No. Does it look like I’ve stopped eating? I’ve been spending a lot of time in
the library.
W: Working on a paper?
M: I wish I was working on a paper! I’m working on three different papers:
anthropology, English lit, and history.
W: Wow that is a lot of work.
M: Yeah, and what’s frustrating is that I’m studying the nineteenth century
British Empire in all three classes, but I can’t just write a single paper for all
three.
W: Why not?
M: The professors won’t let me even if I make it three times as long as the
suggested length.
W: That’s too bad. Could you write your papers on three aspects of one topic?
M: Hmmm. What do you mean? Do you have something in mind?
W: Well, let’s see. Hmmm. Maybe you could do something with Romanticism,
like, oh … write your anthropology paper on the cultural basis of
Romanticism, and, uh, your history paper on the influence of the Romantic
poets on British foreign policy, and, OK, and your English paper, on an
analysis of some Romantic poems.
M: Hey, that’s not a bad idea! I’ve already started the research for one of the
papers, so I can use that. What can I do to repay you?
W: You want to write up my chemistry lab for me?
M: I’d love to, but I’ve never taken chemistry, so I’m not sure you’d like the
results.
W: Oh wee, not thanks necessary then. Have a good weekend, and try to get out
of the library and get some sleep. You have big circles under your eyes.
M: OK, I’ll try. See you later.

16. What has the man been busy doing all week?
(A) Writing papers for his classes.
(B) Meeting with his professor.
(C) Doing extra work in the chemistry lab.
(D) Working overtime as a librarian.
17. What does the woman suggest the man do to make his work easier?
(A) Spend more time in the library.
(B) Write just one paper for all his classes.
(C) Drop one of his courses.
(D) Do his research on closely related topics.
18. Why does the woman mention Romanticism?
(A) She once wrote about it.
(B) She thinks the man should write about it.
(C) She’s been studying it recently.
(D) She particularly likes Romantic poetry.
19. Why doesn’t the woman want any help from the man?
(A) She knows he’s very busy.
(B) He’s already helped her enough.
(C) He doesn’t know enough chemistry.
(D) She doesn’t need any help.
M: Hey Michelle. Look what I just found. Right here in the sand.
W: A piece of wood? Oh. Driftwood. Interesting shape. Almost like some sort of
modern sculpture.
M: Yeah. And feel how smooth it is.
W: Hmm. Must’ve been in the water a long time. It could’ve been drifting in the
ocean currents for months, or even years.
M: In the currents? Doesn’t the wind just blow things around out there?
W: Well, sure. But the currents are always moving, too. Almost like rivers, but
underwater rivers, flowing through the ocean.
M: So how do they find out where these currents go? Stick a message in a bottle
and throw it in the water?
W: Don’t laugh. In fact, I was reading in a science magazine that oceanographers
have released huge numbers of bottles into the ocean over the years. They
wanted to map out where the currents would carry them.
M: Say, I’ll bet, after they found out where all those bottles ended up, they could
enter all that data into a computer and make a pretty detailed model to show
where the currents go.
W: In fact, they did. And they also found a neat way to test that model. There was
a freighter carrying sneakers from a factory in Asia. It was caught in a big
storm and thousands of pairs of sneakers got dumped in the Pacific Ocean.
M: Really? What a waste!
W: Yeah. Turns out, though, that hundreds of these shoes started washing up on
beaches somewhere near Seattle, just about where the computer models had
predicted the currents would carry them.
M: Gee. You mean all that stuff I find on the beaches might be part of some big
scientific experiment! I thought it was all just trash!

20. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

(A) Collecting objects on the beach.
(B) Creating computer models.
(C) Mapping currents in the ocean.
(D) Tracking water pollution.
21.What did the man find on the beach?
(A) An interesting piece of wood.
(B) An old shoe.
(C) A message inside a bottle.
(D) An unusual shell.
22. According to the magazine article, what did scientists put into the ocean?
(A) Chemicals.
(B) Bottles.
(C) Athletic shoes.
 (D) Model boats.
23. What can be inferred from the story about the sneakers?
(A) A storm can change the direction of an ocean current.
(B) Common items can be works of art.
(C) Not all useful experiments are planned ahead of time.
(D) Computers cannot always predict the effects of pollution.
Man: I need to make sure you understand how to get housing for next year. When
you entered as first-year students this year, the school assigned you to a dorm
and a roommate, but next year as returning students you’ll choose both your
roommate and your dorm. But whether or not you actually get to live in your
first choice depends on what number you or your roommate draws in the
lottery system. The system gives priority to the students who have been here
longest. Fourth-year students get the first block of numbers, third-years get
the second block, and second-year, like you’ll be, get the third. The lower the
number you draw, the sooner you choose. Number one gets the first choice;
number two gets the second choice, and so on. You can use either your own
or your intended roommate’s number to make your room choice. If your
roommate for next year has been at the school longer then you have, they’ll in
a better block of numbers and so will have a better number than any second-
year students. But most of you will probably be rooming with other second-
year students as so neither of you may have a great number. You may not get
into your first or even second choice. Of course, if you’ve made plans to live
off campus, you don’t need to enter the lottery at all. Dorm space will be
especially tight this year because the dorms on North Campus will be closed
for renovations. This means that those of you who draw the worst numbers
won’t be able to get dorm housing at all. In that case, the housing office will
help you find off-campus housing.

24. What aspect of student housing does the talk mainly focus on?
(A) Possibilities for off-campus housing.
(B) The method used to assign housing.
(C) The impact of dormitory repairs on the housing situation.
(D) The cost of student housing.
25. Why do the students attending the meeting need the information that is given?
(A) They are going to have part-time jobs in the housing office.
(B) They are training to become resident advisers in dormitories.
(C) They haven’t lived off campus before.
(D) They haven’t selected housing before.
26. What determines which group a student is placed in to choose housing for the
next year?
(A) The dormitory the student currently lives in.
(B) Whether the student is willing to live off campus.
(C) The student’s major.
(D) How long the student has been at the school.
27. Who is not expected to participate in the housing lottery?
(A) Students who want to live off campus.
(B) Third-year students.
(C) Students living in North Campus dormitories.
(D) Students with older roommates.
Man: Before I tell you about the interesting discovery related to Tyrannosaurus
rex, I need to review something we studied last semester, the difference
between what are commonly called cold-blooded and warm-blooded animals.
In warm-blooded animals, birds and mammals, for example, the body
temperature normally stays within a narrow range, no matter what the outside
temperature is.
As a result, a warm-blooded animal is usually active in both cold and hot
weather because its body temperature can adjust to the temperature of its
environment. On the other hand, cold-blooded animals, such as most reptiles,
amphibians and insects, are unable to create enough heat internally to raise
their temperature above the temperature of the environment. So, for example,
the temperature of a cold-blooded animal falls when the environment is cool. I
hope this distinction is clear. Now, moving on to Tyrannosaurus rex, you may
know that dinosaurs, being reptiles, are generally believed to have been cold-
blooded. Well, a recent research study found that the chemical composition of
the bones of Tyrannosaurus rex was consistent with the bones of an animal
that has a very narrow range of internal temperature, indicating that it was
probably warm-blooded.

28. What is the main topic of the lecture?

(A) The effects of hot weather on animals.
(B) How animals survive in extreme temperatures.
(C) How changes in location affected dinosaurs.
(D) The differences between warm-and cold-blooded animals.
29. What is likely to happen to cold-blooded animals when the weather is cold?
(A) Their ability to survive is diminished.
(B) Their body temperature goes down.
(C) Their ability to digest food improves.
 (D) Their level of energy and activity increases.
30. Why does the speaker discuss Tyrannosaurs rex?
(A) It was larger than other dinosaurs.
(B) It was older than originally thought.
(C) The composition of its bones confirmed earlier findings.
(D) It was probably warm-blooded.

Test Four
1. M: Would you like to go to the movies with Lois and me on Friday?
W: I wish I could, but I’m having dinner at my brother’s.
Q: What will the woman do on Friday?
(A) Go to the movies with the man.
(B) Take her brother to the movies.
(C) Eat at her brother’s.
(D) Cook dinner with Lois.
2. M:Need a hand with those boxes?
W: That’s OK. I can manage. They’re empty?
Q: What does the woman mean?
(A) The man should have offered his assistance earlier.
(B) She doesn’t need the man’s help.
(C) She didn’t realize the boxes were empty.
(D) She wants the man to move the boxes.
3. W:Do you want the windows open or closed?
M: I almost always prefer fresh air, if possible.
Q: What does the man imply?
(A) He’d like to have the windows open.
(B) He rarely leaves the windows open.
(C) He thinks the air is polluted.
(D) He’ll help her close the windows.
4. M:Hello. This is Mark Smith. I’m calling to see if my blood test results are in.
W: Dr Miller just sent them to the lab last night, so the earliest they could be back
is tomorrow.
Q: What does the woman mean?
(A) The results might be ready tomorrow.
(B) The man needs another test tomorrow.
(C) The results were called in last night.
(D) The doctor called the lab last night.
5. M:I need to talk to someone who knows a lot about Portland. Someone said
you lived there.
W: Oh, but I was really young at the time.
Q: What does the woman imply?
(A) She doesn’t remember much about Portland.
(B) She’s never been to Portland.
(C) She knows someone else who could help him.
(D) She’d be happy to talk to the man later.
6. M:Do you have to play that music so loud? I’ve got a test tomorrow!
W: Sorry, I didn’t realize you were studying.
Q: What will the woman probably do?
(A) Turn down the volume.
(B) Help the man study for a test.
(C) Play a different kind of music.
(D) Speak louder.
7. M:Pam, I don’t understand the problem. You’ve known for months this report
was due today.
W: I know but I’m afraid I need another few days. The data was harder to
interpret than I thought it would be.
Q: What does the woman mean?
(A) She forgot when the report was due.
(B) She’d like the man to help her with the report.
(C) She needs more time to finish the report.
(D) She hasn’t included any data in her report.
8. W:So how are you getting along with Debbie’s cat?
M: Well, she never comes when I call her, she spills her food, and she sheds all
over the place. I can’t wait till Debbie gets back.
Q: What does the man imply?
(A) The cat is a lot of trouble.
(B) The cat is quite friendly.
(C) He doesn’t get along with Debbie.
(D) He’s glad Debbie gave him the cat.
9. M:This crazy bus schedule has got me completely frustrated. I can’t for the life
of me figure out when my bus to Cleveland leaves.
W: Why don’t you just go up to the ticket window and ask?
Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?
(A) Try to get a seat next to the window.
(B) Find another passenger going to Cleveland.
 (C) Ask for information about the departure time.
(D) Find out if there are any seats left on the bus.
10. M: I bought this fish to cook for my dinner tonight, but it doesn’t look all that
fresh to me now. Would you say it’s still all right to eat?
W: Let’s take a look. Oh, if I were you, I wouldn’t even think of it.
Q: What does the woman mean?
(A) She forgot to stop at the store.
(B) The man shouldn’t eat the fish.
(C) The fish is safe to eat.
(D) The food shouldn’t be reheated.
11. M: Would you like to go with me to the airport to pick up Frank?
W: I’d like to, but I have class till 2:00. And I know Frank’s decided to take the
early flight.
Q: What does the woman imply?
(A) She won’t be able to go with the man.
(B) She doesn’t think Frank is arriving until tomorrow morning.
(C) She has to pick up Frank at 2:00.
(D) She doesn’t know when her class will end.
12. W: Did you catch our very own Professor Stiller on TV last night?
M: I almost missed it! But my mother just happened to be watching at home
and gave me a call.
Q: What does the man mean?
(A) He watched the television program with his mother.
(B) His mother told him his professor was on television.
(C) Answering the phone caused him to miss the television program.
(D) His mother missed the television program.
13. W: These summer days are getting to be more than I can take. It was even too
hot to go to the pool yesterday.
M: Hold on; according to the weather report we should have some relief by the
end of the week.
Q: What does the man mean?
(A) The pool will be open all week.
(B) The weather will cool down soon.
(C) The woman should go swimming.
(D) He prefers to stay inside in hot weather.
14. M: My roommate and I have decided to do our own cooking next semester.
W: Then, I hope you’ll have a lighter schedule than this term.
Q: What problem does the woman think the man may have?
 (A) He may not have enough time to cook.
(B) He may spend more money on food next semester.
(C) He may gain weight if he does his own cooking.
(D) He may not enjoy cooking.
15. W: Come on, we’re almost there. I’ll race you to the top of the hill.
M: I’m so out of shape; I might have to crawl the rest of the way.
Q: What can be inferred about the man?
(A) He’s tired.
(B) He lost the race.
(C) He has already been to the top of the hill.
(D) He prefers doing exercise indoors.
W: Stan, do you have a minute?
M: Oh, hi, Cathy. Sure. What’s up?
W: Well, I’ve been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.
M: I’m not in there very often. It’s so noisy that I can’t work.
W: That’s exactly what I’m getting at. We’re supposed to be able to do our
preparation and making in that office, but have you noticed? Jack constantly
has students coming in to get help with his course. A lot of people are going
in and out.
M: Has anybody spoken to him about it?
W: No, not yet, but someone’s going to have to.
M: We can’t really ask him to stop having students come in for help, can we?
W: No, of course not. But I’m not able to do my work and neither are you. I
imagine it’s the same for the others in the office.
M: Hmm, could we ask for a kind of meeting room? When TA’s have to talk with
a student, they could go to the meeting room and not use the office. You
know, there’s a room down the hall, a rather small room that we could ask
to use. It’s only for storing supplies.
W: You mean that little storage room? Oh, that would be too small.
M: Are you sure? With the cabinets taken out, it might be bigger than it looks.
W: Come to think of it, you may be on to something. I’d like to have a look at
that room. Can we go there now?
M: Sure, Let’s go.
16. What problem at the office are Cathy and Stan discussing?
(A) There aren’t enough cabinets.
(B) There is too much noise.
(C) Office supplies are taking up space.
(D) Some teaching assistants don’t have desks.
17. Why do Jack’s students come to see him?
(A) To chat with Jack socially.
(B) To get help in the course.
(C) To hand in their assignments.
(D) To practice giving interviews.
18. What does Stan suggest they do?
(A) Give Jack a different office.
(B) Complain to the department head.
(C) Move the supplies to the storage room.
(D) Try to get a room to use for meetings.
19. What does Cathy say about Stan’s suggestion?
(A) They’d have to get permission.
(B) Jack wouldn’t like it.
(C) She thinks it might work.
(D) The others assistants should be consulted.
M: I really appreciate your filling me in on yesterday’s lecture.
W: No problem. I thought you might want to go over it together. And, anyway, it
helps me review. Hope you’re feeling better now.
M: I am. Thanks. So, you said she talked about squid? Sounds a little strange.
W: Well, actually, it was about the evolution of sea life, a continuation from last
week. The octopus and the squid descended from earlier creatures with
shells. They survived by shedding their shells, somewhere between 200 and
500 million years ago.
M: That’s a pretty long span of time.
W: I know. That’s what she said, though. To be precise: “Exactly when they
emerged is uncertain and why is still unexplained”.
M: Some squid are really huge. Can you imagine something that big if it still had
a shell?
W: Actually, it’s because they lost their shells that they could evolve to a bigger size.
M: Makes sense. But some are really huge. I’ve read about fishermen that caught
squid that weighed over a ton. Did she talk about how that happens?
W: Not really. But she did mention some unusual cases. In 1933 in New Zealand
they caught a squid; let’s see here, it was twenty-two yards long. Its eyes
were eighteen inches across. Can you imagine?
M: Reminds me of all those stories of sea monsters.
W: Dr. Simpson thinks there are probably even larger ones that haven’t been
found because squid are intelligent and fast, so they can easily get away
from humans. Maybe some of those monster stories are true.
20. What topic are the man and woman discussing?
(A) Mating habits of squid and octopus.
(B) The evolution of certain forms of sea life
(C) The study of marine shells
(D) Survival skills of sea creatures
21.Why does the man need to talk to the woman about the class?
(A) He didn’t understand the lecture.
(B) He wants to borrow her notes next week.
(C) He needs help with a makeup exam.
(D) He was sick and unable to attend.
22. According to the woman, what happened 200 to 500 million years ago?
(A) Some sea creatures developed vertebrae.
(B) The first going squid was captured.
(C) Some sea creatures shed their shells.
(D) Sea life became more intelligent.
23. What does the woman imply about sea monsters?
(A) She has always believed they exist.
(B) She heard about them in New Zealand.
(C) Stories about them may be based on giant squid.
(D) The instructor mentioned them in the lecture.
Man: Community service is an important component of education here at our
university. We encourage all students to volunteer for at least one community
activity before they graduate. A new community program called “One On
One” helps elementary students who’ve fallen behind. Your education majors
might be especially interested in it because it offers the opportunity to do
some teaching that is tutoring in math and English. You’d have to volunteer
two hours a week for one semester. You can choose to help a child with math,
English, or both. Half-hour lessons are fine, so you could do a half hour of
each subject two days a week. Professor Dodge will act as a mentor to the
tutors; he’ll be available to help you with lesson plans or to offer suggestions
for activities. He has office hours every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon.
You can sign up for the program with him and begin the tutoring next week.
I’m sure you’ll enjoy this community service and you’ll gain valuable
experience at the same time. It looks good on your resume, too, showing that
you’ve had experience with children and that you care about your community.
If you’d like to sign up, or if you have any questions, stop by Professor
Dodge’s office this week.
24. What is the purpose of the talk?
(A) To explain a new requirement for graduation
(B) To interest students in a community service project
(C) To discuss the problems of elementary school students
(D) To recruit elementary school teachers for a special program
25. What is the purpose of the program the dean describes?
(A) To find jobs for graduating students
(B) To help education majors prepare for final exams
(C) To offer tutorials to elementary school students
(D) To provide funding for a community service project
26. What does Professor Dodge do?
(A) He advises students participating in a special program.
(B) He teaches part-time in an elementary school.
(C) He observes elementary school students in the classroom.
(D) He helps students prepare their resumes.
27. What should students interested in the tutorials do?
(A) Contact the elementary school
(B) Sign up for a special class.
(C) Submit a resume to the dean.
(D) Talk to Professor Dodge.
Woman: I hope you’re all finished reading the assigned chapter on insurance, so
that you’re prepared for our discussion today. But, before we start, I’d like to
mention a few things your text doesn’t go into. It’s interesting to note that
insurance has existed in some form for a very long time. The earliest
insurance policies were what were called bottomry contracts. They provided
shipping protection for merchants as far back as 300 B.C. In general, the
contracts were often no more than verbal agreements. They granted loans to
merchants with the understanding that if a particular shipment of goods was
lost at sea, the loan didn’t have to be repaid. Interest on the loans varied
according to how risky it was to transport the goods. During periods of heavy
piracy at sea, for example, the amount of interest and the cost of the policy
went up considerably. So, you can see how insurance helped encourage
international trade. Even the most cautions merchants became willing to risk
shipping their goods over long distances, not to mention in hazardous weather
conditions, when they had this kind of protection available. Generally
speaking, the basic form of an insurance policy has been pretty much the same
since the middle Ages. There are four points that were salient then and remain
paramount in all policies today. These were outlined in chapter six and will
 serve as the basis for the rest of today’s discussion. Can anyone tell me what
one of those points might be?
28. What is the purpose of the instructor’s talk?
(A) To tell the students of his conclusion idea
(B) To provide background information for a class discussion
(C) To review material from a previous lesson
(D) To prepare for a quiz on chapter six
29. Who were the first insurance contracts designed to protect?
(A) Insurance companies.
(B) Sailors
(C) Manufacturers
(D) Merchants
30. What does the instructor say determined the cost of early insurance policies?
(A) The distance the merchandise had to be shipped.
(B) The number of insurance companies available at the time.
(C) The amount of danger involved in shipping the goods.
(D) The type of vessel used to transport the good.