Short Conversations 1
Short Conversations 2
Short Conversations 3
Short Conversations 4
Short Conversations 5
100
A. She needs to find a different roommate. B. Few people have noticed her roommate's haircut. C. She thinks the man should get a haircut. D. She didn't recognize the man because of his haircut.
B. Few people have noticed her roommate's haircut. (Yeah, three days ago actually. And hardly any one has noticed.)
100
A. Get his watch fixed B. Get notes about the class from a friend C. Arrive at class on time D. Finish his assignments more promptly
C. Arrive at class on time (W: John, I’d like to talk to you about the way you come late everyday, it disrupts the class. M: I'm sorry professor, I didn't realize I was bothering anyone, I’ll watch it from now on).
100
A. She dropped the man's book, so now she can't bring it back to the library. B. She has to run before going to class. C. She doesn't have time to stop at the library. D. She isn't due in class until the next day.
C. She doesn't have time to stop at the library. Conversation: F: Neil, I'm running late, so I can't drop your book off at the library before ny economics class. M: That's all right. it's not due until tomorrow.
100
A. What time they'll arrive in Williamsburg. B. How long they've been driving. C. Who came up with the idea of going to Williamsburg. D. Why they've chosen such a long route to Williamsburg.
A. What time they'll arrive in Williamsburg. 9When do you think we'll get there?)
100
A. Hire him for the job opening the company is advertising B. Recommend him for the job C. Write his resume for him D. Put his money in the company's advertisement
B. Recommend him for the job (If you're interested in the opening our company is advertising, I could put in a good word for you)
200
A. Ask the woman for direction to the library B. Call for the latest weather report C. Call his professor about the field trip D. Go to the library to do research for the field trip
D. Go to the library to do research for the field trip (W: Haven’t you heard? The field trips have been called off because of the weather. M: But Professor Lang told us just today to meet at four in front of the library, maybe I can still reach administrator’s office).
200
A. He thinks the woman should invite someone else to the play. B. He plans to sing a song at the audition. C. He's not interested in performing with the drama club. D. He thinks the woman should be in the play.
C. He's not interested in performing with the drama club. (To tell you the truth, I don't really act or sing, but thanks for thinking of me).
200
A. She agreed with the candidate's speech. B. She was very impressed with the candiate. C. She's sorry she went to hear the candidate speak. D. She didn't like what the candidate said.
D. She didn't like what the candidate said. Conversation M: I was impressed with the speech that candidate gave. F: I'm sorry to say I don't agree.
200
A. He didn't like the food at the restaurant. B. He'd be happy to recommend the restaurant. C. He didn't go to the restaurant as he'd planned. D. He had a good time at the restaurant.
A. He didn't like the food at the restaurant. (If I never had to eat there again I'd be happy).
200
A. It's because of Mr. Swenson's help that they're passing chemistry. B. Mr. Swenson repeats the same thing over and over again. C. They might have passed chemistry if it hadn't been for Mr. Swenson. D. He talks too much during their study sessions.
A. It's because of Mr. Swenson's help that they're passing chemistry. (F: If it weren't for Mr. Swenson's study sessions, we'd be failing chemistry for sure. M: You can say that again!)
300
A. Her car isn't insured. B. She's trying to find out about the insurance. C. She can't find her car. D. She'll inspect her car for damage.
B. She's trying to find out about the insurance. (M: I'm sorry to hear about your car getting hit in the parking lot .Did you find out of the other drivers insurance for cover it? W: Not yet, but I'm looking into it).
300
A. She's too sick to have visitors. B. She picked up her brother last night. C. Her brother's flight was canceled. D. Her brother has changed his plans.
D. Her brother has changed his plans. (Oh, well, he called last night to say he has the flu).
300
A. He is a musician. B. He is an actor. C. He is a waiter. D. He is a repair man.
A. He is a musician. Conversation: M: I need some new strings for my guitar. F: No wonder. You've perfomred every night this week.
300
A. It was scheduled to close. B. Opening night had been postponed. C. There were no tickets available. D. It was too long.
A. It was scheduled to close. Conversation F: I have tickets to Phantom of the Opera for next wek. M: Oh, the play's been extended then? N: What had the man assumed about the play?
300
A. He'll help her find information but then she'll have to write the paper herself. B. Although he doesn't really want to help her with the paper, he'll do it if she leaves him alone. C. He'll help her write the paper after she does her own research. D. She'll have to use her own materials to help him with the paper.
A. He'll help her find information but then she'll have to write the paper herself. (OK, Mellicent, I'll help you with the research, but after that you're on your own)
400
A. He doesn't think the team has been playing well. B. He agrees with the woman. C. He doesn't know much about baseball. D. He hasn't been to a game recently.
A. He doesn't think the team has been playing well. (W: I think our baseball team's got a good chance of winning the championship this year. M: What? Are you kidding? Have you seen them play recently?)
400
A. He'll help the woman pay her phone bill. B. The woman should contact the phone company. C. The woman should make fewer long-distance calls. D. He has a very high phone bill this month, too.
C. The woman should make fewer long-distance calls. (W: I can’t believe my phone bill this month, it’s way too high. M: Yeah, that happened to me a lot last year, but this year I’ve just tried to cut back on my long distance calls).
400
A. She's been acting unfriendly toward him. B. She needs a sweater because she's cold. C. She hasn't been feeling well. D. She hasn't called him since the dance on Saturday.
A. She's been acting unfriendly toward him. Conversation M: I wonder what's wrong with Jeannine. She's been giving me the cold shoulder all day. F: I think it has something to do with your not inviting her to the dance last Saturday. N: What is the man saying about Jeannine?
400
A. At a bank B. In a classroom C. At a newsstand D. At a hotel
C. At a newsstand (Wall Street Journal, cycling magazines, sports magazines)
400
A. The man should make a quick decision about his major. B. The man should do as she does and major in counseling. C. The man should seek help from the counselor. D. The man should choose his counselor right away.
C. The man should seek help from the counselor. (If I were you, I'd go see the school counselor as soon as possible)
500
A. He wants to stop and ask for directions. B. The woman won't be late. C. The program in the auditorium has already begun. D. He has never been to the auditorium.
B. The woman won't be late. (Oh, that won't happen; we'll be there in no time).
500
A. Ask Laura to clean the apartment by herself B. Ask Laura to wait until next weekend to do the cleaning C. Ask someone else to clean the apartment with Laura D. Help Laura with her paper next week
B. Ask Laura to wait until next weekend to do the cleaning (Why don't you just see if Laura will postpone it for a week?)
500
A. Not to be worried because she's prepared for her test. B. Not to bother eating before taking her test. C. Not to study any more because the exam will be easy. D. To hurry and take the test because it's not hard.
A. Not to be worried because she's prepared for her test. Conversation F: I'm so worried about my Biology final that I can't eat lunch. M: Take it easy, Sally. You've been studying all week.
500
A. Where the Vice President is going to be speaking B. Why there are no parking spots available in the student lots. C. When the lights are going to go on in the parking lots D. How they are going to get to class with so much happening on campus
B. Why there are no parking spots available in the student lots. (What's going on? All three students parking lots are full. DOn't you know? The Vice President is giving a speech at Moore Hall today)
500
A. The woman is an admirer of Dr. Jonas Salk. B. The man thinks the woman is making the wrong decision. C. The man hopes to discover a cure for a disease. D. The woman is more interested in personal satisfaction than in making money.
D. The woman is more interested in personal satisfaction than in making money. (F: Even though I could make more money practising medicine, I've decided to go into research. M" That's very admirable, Emily. Maybe someday you'll discover a cure for a disease like Dr. Jonas Salk did)
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