AUDIO SCRIPTS

SECTION 1: LISTENING COMPREHENSION

SAMPLE LISTENING COMPREHENSION TEST

Part A
CD 1, TR 2

1. M1: I like your new bicycle, Helen.

F1: Thanks, but it isn't new. I had my old one repainted. M2: What can be said about Helen's
bicycle?

2. F2: Will that be cash, check, or charge?

M1: I'm going to write a check, but I just realized I left my checkbook in my car. I'll be right back.
M2: What will the man probably do next?

3.M1: I'll never be able to get through all these books on Professor Grey's reading list. F2: But
Mark, not all of them are required.
M2: What does the woman tell Mark?

4.M1: Was there anything you didn't like about the novel?
F1: Only that it was too short!
M2: What does the woman imply about the novel?

5.M1: Should I fill out this form with a pen or a pencil? F2: What difference does it make?
M2: What does the woman mean?

6.F1: This new computer software is really easy to use. M1: Isn't it, though!
M2: What does the man mean?

7.F2: You did bring the slide projector, didn't you? M1: I brought it, but I'm afraid it's out of order.
M2: What is the problem with the slide projector?

8.F1: Your brother called. He wants you to meet him for dinner. M1: Oh, really? Did he say when?
M2: What does the man want to know?

9.F2: Have you heard from Howard lately?

M1: Funny you should ask. Yesterday, from out of the blue, I got a letter from him. M2: What
does the man say about Howard?

10. F2: If you don't like this studio apartment, I can show you aone-bedroomunit up on the third
floor. M1: All right. This one just doesn't have enough room for me.
M2: How does the man feel about the studio apartment?

CD 1, TR 3

Answer Key
11.M1: I think I deserved a higher grade in chemistry class. Does Professor Welch ever change the
grades he gives? F1: Sure-aboutonce a century!
M2: What can be inferred about Professor Welch from this conversation?

12.F1: I wonder how I did on Professor Porter's test.

M1: Oh, she's already posted the grades on her office door.
M2: What does the man say about Professor Porter?

13.M1: I've invited some friends over to watch the game on television. I think I'll go out and get
some drinks before they arrive here.
F1: Shouldn't you get some snacks too? M2: What does the woman tell the man?

14.M1: I'm going to drop my political science class. It meets too early in the morning for me.
F2: Allen, is that really a good reason to drop the class?
M2: What does the woman imply?

15.F1: I can hardly hear anything from back here! Let's just go home. M1: Why don't we ask an
usher if we can sit closer to the stage?
M2: What does the man suggest?

16.F1: William comes up with some weak excuse or another for just about every mistake he
makes, doesn't he? F2: Wait till you hear his latest.
M2: What do the speakers imply about William?

17.M1: What a beautiful sunset! You should photograph it, Melissa.

F1: If I had some film in my camera, I would.
M2: What does Melissa mean?

18.F2: We should be arriving at the airport in another ten minutes. M1: Wait a second. This bus is
going to the airport?
M2: What can be inferred about the man?

19.M1: I wonder when the board of regents will pick a new dean of students. F1: Who knows?
They're not even scheduled to meet until next month.
M2: What does the woman imply?

20.M1: Are Randy and his friends still going to play cards this evening?
F2: He's setting up the folding card table right now.
M2: What does the woman say about Randy?

CD1, TR4

21.M1: We should never have listened to Harvey. F1: If only we'd asked someone else for advice!
M2: What do they mean?

22.M1: All the people in the audience certainly seemed to enjoy the performance. F1:
Well, almost all of them did.
M2: What does the woman mean?

23.M1: How was your room last night?

M2: I slept like a baby. And the rates were quite reasonable.
F2: What are these people probably discussing?

Answer Key
24.F1: Professor White? A few of us in the back of the room didn't get a copy of your syllabus.
M1: Hmm... there are 23 names on my class list, so I only brought 23 copies of the syllabus. M2:
What can be inferred from Professor White's remark?

25.F2: We're not far from Mount Pleasant Street. There are some antique stores there that have
some wonderful things, and they're fairly cheap.
M1: They have some nice antiques, all right, but I sure wouldn't call them cheap. M2: What does
the man mean?

26.F1: Daniel said that San Diego is a great place to go to a conference.

M1: He should know. He's been there often enough.
M2: What does the man say about Daniel?

27. F2: Have you ever gone for a ride with Charlie?
F1: I sure have. He seems to think he's a race-cardriver, doesn't he? M2: What does the woman
imply about Charlie?

28. FI: Try a bowl of this soup and see how you like it. It's a new brand. M1: Um.. .I'd say it stacks
up pretty well against the other kinds.
M2: What does the man mean?

29.F2: Peter is favored to win the tennis match Saturday. M1: Oh, then that match wasn't canceled
after all?
M2: What had the man originally assumed?

30.F2: Adam, do you remember the tools I lent you when you were building those bookshelves
last month? I'd like to have them back.
M1: Uh, well, I hate to tell you this ...but I can't seem to lay my hands on them. M2: What does
Adam imply?

Part B
CD1, TR 6
Questions 31-33: Listen to the following conversation.

M1: Good morning, Diana. What did you want to talk to me about?
F1: Good morning, Professor Lane. I wanted to talk to you about changing my major.
You see, I've decided that when I graduate in three years, I'd like to work in an art museum. I think
I should change my major to art history.

M1: You know, Diana, I think you should give this decision some more thought. You've
done well in your year as a business major. Besides, all organizations need good managers,
whether they're private companies or nonprofit foundations like museums.
F1: I suppose that's true, but wouldn't I still have to know a lot about art?
M1: Why not take a few elective courses in art history? And try working a few hours a
week as a volunteer at the local art museum. See if you really like working there.

31.What is the probable relationship between these two speakers?

32.When does Diana hope to begin working at a museum?
33.What does the man advise Diana to do?

CD 1, TR 7
Questions 34-37: Listen to a conversation between two students.

M1: Gloria, hello! You're not looking too happy. What's the matter? Have you been studying too
much? F2: Oh, hi. No, that's not it. The problem is that I was planning to go home over spring
break, but my travel
agent just told me all the airlines are fully booked that week.

Answer Key

M1: Why not go by car?

F2: It's too long a trip to take by myself, and gasoline is so expensive.
M1: Have you checked the ride board? Maybe you can get a rider to go with you. F2: The
ride board-what'sthat?
M1: It's a bulletin board that has a map of the United States on it. The map is divided into
different regions, and each region has a different number. Say you want to go to New England-
thatwould be box number one. There are boxes for each number. You can put a white card or a
blue card in one of the boxes.
F2: What's the difference between a blue card and a white one?
M1: Blue means you have a car and need riders to share the driving. White means that you're
looking for a
ride.
F2: So I should go look at the white cards to see if anyone needs a ride to where I'm going, right?
Ml: Yeah, and fill out a blue card too.
F2: So where is this ride board?
Ml: It's on the second floor of the Student Union building, right by the campus cinema.

34.Why does Gloria look unhappy?

35.According to the man, what do the numbers on the boxes at the ride board represent?
36.What does Gloria hope to obtain through the ride board?
37.Where is the ride board?

Part C
CD1, TR9
Questions 38-42: Listen to a student telling his friends about an experience he had.

M1: I saw something rather unusual late last Sunday night. My roommate Ron and I were
driving back here to the university from my parents' house. They live in a small town about
seventy miles from here. We'd stopped so that I could driveRon was really tired-whenall of a
sudden, the whole sky was lit up. I thought I was seeing aUFO-areal flying saucer. Ron thought
maybe it was an airliner going down, or a satellite coming out of orbit. A fireball shot across the
sky. It looked almost like fireworks. Then the light disappeared behind the hills. It wasn't until the
next morning, when I was listening to the morning news on the radio, that I found out what had
happened. Apparently I'd seen a large meteorite. The light was caused by the heat of friction as the
meteor traveled through the atmosphere. Most meteors burn up in the upper atmosphere, according
to the announcer, but large ones can hit the ground. This one was unusual in that pieces of it were
recovered. They landed in a parking lot about twenty miles from where we were. My mother told
me that when she was young, she read a story in a magazine about a meteorite that crashed through
the roof of a house and hit a woman sleeping in her bedroom and broke her leg. Anyway, it was an
incredible sight, and I'm glad I was lucky enough to see it.

38.What did the man initially believe he had seen?

39.Why had the man stopped the car?
40.How did the man learn what he had actually seen?
41.What happened to the meteor that the man had seen?
42.How did the man feel about what he had seen?

CD 1, TR 10
Questions 43-46: Listen to a talk given by a tour guide.
 F2: Ladies and gentlemen, the bus will stop next at the Washington Monument, which
honors the first President of the United States. The first stone of the monument was laid in 1848,
but because of a variety of problems, work was delayed. So it was not until 1884 that the
monument was completed. Imagine that-ittook 36 years! And then it was another four years before
it opened to the public. Now, if you like, you can go to the top of the Monument. On the way up,
you'll have to take the elevator. You can take the elevator down, too, or you canwalk-ifyou don't
mind climbing down 898 steps. The monument is made of marble, except for a tiny aluminum tip.
Incidentally, before the tip was put on the monument, it was displayed around the country. Some
young people jumped over the tip so that later, they could truthfully claim that they'd jumped over
the top of the Washington

Answer Key

Monument. After visiting the Washington Monument, we'll be walking over to the Lincoln
Memorial. Watch your step as you get off the bus, please.

43.Where is this talk probably being given?

44.How long did it take to build the Washington Monument?
45.According to the speaker, what must those people who go to the top of the Washington
Monument do?
46.According to the speaker, what did some young people do when the tip of the monument was
displayed?

CD 1, TR 11
Questions 47-50: Listen to the following lecture.

M2: Good day, class. Today we're going to continue our discussion of American music
with a look at the songs of the frontier period. Nearly everyone who went west-themountaineers,
the miners, the river raftsmen, the railroad workers had songs to accompany their work. And after
work, the men and women of the frontier sang and danced to fiddle tunes or country dances. Some
of these songs were new versions of old songs from Europe, while some were completely new.
Some of the most popular of these songs were later used as theme songs for political campaigns.
Now, we're going to listen to a few of these songs performed much as they were almost two
centuries ago. As you listen to the recordings, notice the difference between these lively songs and
the slower, more genteel music of the Eastern choral societies that we listened to in our last class.

47.In what course is this lecture probably given?

48.What can be inferred about the songs of the frontier?
49.According to the speaker, how do these songs compare with the songs of Eastern choral
societies?
50.What will the people who are listening to this lecture probably do next?

PART A: DIALOGS

Exercise 1
(There is no audio script for Exercise 1.)

Exercise 2.1
CD 1, TR 12

1.M1: I've never had to wait so long just to pay for a few groceries! F1: I think you should get in
another line.
M2: What does the woman suggest the man do?
2.M1: How did your baby-sittingjob go?
F2: Oh, fine-thechildren spent most of the day going down the hill on their new sled.
M2: What did the children do?

3.M1: Where should I put these letters for you? F1: Oh, just toss them in that file.
M2: What does the woman tell the man to do with the letters?

4.F2: Did you get your suitcase packed?

M1: Yeah-butnow I can't close it!
M2: What does the man mean?

5. F1: What kind of bread did Annie bake? F2: Myfavorite-wholewheat bread!
M2: What is learned about Annie?

Answer Key

6.F1: Has Brenda finished writing her story for the radio news? M1: Oh, sure-she'sjust taping it
now.
M2: What does the man say about the story?

7.M1: Do you have Emily's address?

F1: She has a new one-letme see if I can find it for you.
M2: What does the woman mean?

8.F2: How's the coffee here, Dennis? M1: It's a little bitter, to tell the truth.
M2: What does Dennis say about the coffee?

9.F1: I bought a ticket for the drawing. I hope I win. M1: What's the prize, Ellen?
M2: What does the man ask Ellen?

10.M1: I wonder if this old bottle I found is worth any money. It's a beautiful color. F2: Yes,
but look-there'sa chip in it.
M2: What does the woman say about the bottle?

11.F1: I saw Jerry is walking on crutches. Did he have an accident?

M1: His feet slipped in some oil and he twisted his knee.
M2: What happened to Jerry?

12.M2: This is a beautiful part of the state. What's it most famous for? M1: Well, you'll see some
remarkable race horses here.
M2: Why is this area well known?

13.M1: So, did the committee finally reach a decision on that issue? F2: Finally-afterthey fought
about it all afternoon.
M2: How did the committee spend the afternoon?

14.F1: I've never seen you in that shirt before.

M1: I don't wear it very often-it'stoo tight in the collar.
M2: What is the problem with the shirt?

15. F1: Are you having a midterm exam in Professor Maguire's class? F2: No, he assigned a paper
instead.
M2: What did Professor Maguire do?

Exercise 2.2
CD 1, TR 13

1.M1: Stephanie, did you ever phone your friend? F2: No, but I sent her a letter.
M2: What did Stephanie do?

2.F1: I understand that Stuart is going to resign as vice president.

M1: As a matter of fact, he's so disappointed that he wasn't elected president, he's quitting the club.
M2: What does the man say about Stuart?

3. MI: So you're going to take that class in ecology. What will you be studying?
F2: Well, according to the course catalog, it's the systematic study of life on this planet. M2: What
does the woman say about the class she is going to take?

Answer Key

4.MI: Are you ready to go now, Janet? FI: As soon as the rain stops.
M2: What does Janet tell the man?

5.M1: I heard Darlene was having a hard time with her physics homework. F2: Yes, but Sam has
kindly offered to assist her.
M2: What does the woman say about Sam?

6.F1: I need to get a quick bite before we go to the workshop.

M1: There's a coffee shop here in the hotel.
M2: What does the man suggest the woman do?

7. M1: How can I take notes if I don't have anything to write with?
F2: You can probably borrow a pen from Gus-healways has one behind his ear. M2: What does the
woman say about Gus?

8.M2: Was the flood bad in your part of town? F1: Bad! We practically needed boats to get home!
M2: What does the woman imply?

9.F2: Terry wasn't in class Monday, I noticed.

M1: Well, she came down with a cough this weekend, but she's feeling better now. M2: What does
the man say about Terry?

10. M1: So, Jane, what are your duties as Professor Ramsey's assistant? F1: For one thing, I help
him correct tests.
M2: What does Jane help Professor Ramsey do?

11. M2: Ned's apartment is so hot this summer, I don't know how he can stand it. M1: It's a little
better now that he got a fan.
M2: What is learned about Ned?

12. FI: Bonnie, you did look over the lease before you signed it, didn't you? F2: Well, I tried to,
but not even a lawyer could understand this lease.
M2: What does Bonnie mean?

Exercise 3.1
CD 1, TR 14

1. M1: What did you get Suzie for her birthday?

F2: Didn't you read the invitation to her party? She said she didn't want anyone to bring any
presents.

2. M2: I've got to go back to the library after dinner.

F1: I know you've got a lot of research to do, but don't overdo it. You're spending half your life in
the library.

3.F2: I understand you had an accident this morning. M2: Yes, I broke a pane in the window
upstairs.

4.F1: I can't find my coat.

M1: Well, I certainly don't know where it is.

5. F2: You'd better pay that parking ticket you got last week. M2: Yeah, I would if I could find it.

Answer Key

6.M1: You need to fill out a change-of-addressform. M2:Oh-isthis the right form?

7.M1: You went to the meeting last night?

M2: Yes, but I wish I hadn't. Was I ever bored!

8. M1: What kind of car are you looking for?

F1: I don't care, as long as it's dependable. I can't stand a car that breaks down all the time.

9.M2: Don't you just love Andrew's boat? F2: It's terrific. And it's for sale, you know.

10.F1: So, what did I tell you? Wouldn't this be a great location to build a house? M1: You're
right, it's the perfect site. I wish I could afford to buy this lot.

11.F2: Did you get your garden planted?

M1: Well, I got a start-Iplanted a few rows of corn.

12. F1:Shh-talkingisn't allowed in this part of the library. M2: Oh, it's okay to talk inthis part.

Exercise 3.2
CD 1, TR 15

1.F1: Where have you been keeping yourself, Ben? I haven't seen you since January at least. M2:
I've had this terrible cold, and I haven't gotten out much.

2.F2: What a kind person Glen is.

M1: Isn't he, though!

3. M1: Will it be cold in the mountains?

F1: I'd bring a light sweater if I were you --it may get a little chilly at night.

4.M2: Is this where the aeronautics exhibit is going to be? F2: No, it'll be in the north wing of the
museum.

5.F1: Where did you get these statistics?

M1: In the tables at the back of this book.

6.M1: I'm going to paint these old wooden chairs white. They'll look good as new. M2: You'd
better take off that old coat of red first.
7.M1: How do you like your geology class?
F2: It's an interesting subject --and tomorrow, we're going out into the field to look for fossils.
That should be fun.

8. F1: Want to go see a movie? F2: I don'tknow-what'splaying?

9. (Ring... ring.... Sound of phone being picked up.)

F2: Good afternoon ...Blue Dolphin Restaurant.
M2: Yes, this is Mr. Adams. I'd like reservations for eight Friday evening. F2: Fine, Mr. Adams.
How many will there be in your party?

10. F2: When is your composition class? M1: Next period.

Answer Key

Exercise 3.3
CD 1, TR 16

1.M1: I'm ready to hand in my research paper. F1: Better check your writing first, Scott.
M2: What does the woman suggest Scott do?

2.F2: How did you do on the history exam? M1: Well, I passed anyway.
M2: What are they discussing?

3.F2: Did you see the buffaloes in the wildlife park?

M1: Yeah, and you know what? It was the first herd of buffaloes I'd ever seen. M2: What does the
man mean?

4. M1: Which line do I get in if I've already preregistered? F2: Read the sign, why don't you?
M2: What does the woman tell the man to do?

5.M1: I can't decide whether to buy one suit or two. F2: Just think about it for a second.
M2: What does the woman suggest the man do?

6.M2: All right, Henry, you can just bring your suitcases upstairs now. M1: But I can't handle
them all by myself.
F2: What does Henry say about the suitcases?

7.F1: Your hair is soaked, John. What happened?

M1: Oh, I was caught out in a sudden shower.
M2: What does John mean?

8.F2: Patrick, what did your classmates think when you won the award? M1: Well, it certainly
didn't hurt my standing with them.
M2: What does Patrick mean?

9.F1: I hear your sister got a new job.

M1: Yeah, she's now a loan officer at a bank.
M2: What does the man say about his sister?

10.M1: Is that seminar you were always complaining about finally over? F2: Yeah, but you know,
now that it's over, I miss going to it.
M2: What does the woman mean?

11.M1: So where is this park where we're going to have the picnic?
F1: It's on East Vine Street, across from the City Zoo.
M2: What does the woman tell the man?

12. F2: Why don't you use that pay phone over there. M1: Okay, but, um...do you have any
change?
M2: What does the man ask the woman?

Answer Key

Exercise 4.1
CD 1, TR 17

1.M1: So, Rita, you left work early yesterday? F1: Yeah, and did I ever get in hot water for that.
M2: What does the woman mean?

2.F2: Where did you see Caroline?

M1: I bumped into her at the coffee shop.
M2: What does the man mean?

3.F2: Did you talk to Chuck at the party? M1: I sure did, and we hit it off right away. M2: What
does the man mean?

4.M2: How was the test?

F1: Piece of cake!
M2: What does the woman mean?

5.F2: Robert, are you ready to leave? M1: At the drop of a hat!
M2: What does Robert imply?

6.F2: Sit down, will you, and relax!

M1: I'm sorry, I can't help it-Ialways pace when I'm on edge. M2: What does the man tell the
woman?

7.F1: Julie wasn't at band practice today. M1: Oh, she's been under the weather lately. M2: What
does the man imply about Julie?

8.F1: There's Albert and his grandfather.

M1: Wow, Albert really takes after him, doesn't he? M2: What does the man say about Albert?

9.F1: Did you hear-ProfessorHolmes is going to quit teaching. M1: Not for good, I hope.
M2: What does the man say about Professor Holmes?

10.M1: That box looks heavy, Paula.

F2: It's heavy, all right. Could you please give me a hand with it? M2: What does Paula ask the
man to do?

11.F1: You live near the park? M1: Just a stone's throwaway. M2: What does the man mean?

12.M1: Have you heard Graham's proposal yet? F2: Yes, and I don't think much of it.
M2: What does the woman say about Graham's proposal?

Answer Key
Exercise 4.2
CD 1, TR 18

SET A

1.F1: Did you know Max is planning to open his own business? He could make a lot of money.
M1: Yeah, I suppose-ifit ever gets off the ground.
M2: What does the man mean?

2.M2: I've had these old tires on my car now for over five years. I wonder how much longer they'll
last. F1: I wouldn't push my luck if I were you, Gary.
M2: What does the woman imply?

3.F2: Well, that was a good program. Want to watch something else?
M1: Not me-I'mready to turn in.
M2: What will the man do next?

4.F1: Alice, what did you think of that comedian's jokes. F2: To tell you the truth, a lot of them
went over my head. M1: What does Alice mean?

5.F1: Let's go to the beach tomorrow.

M1: If it clears up before then.
M2: Under what circumstances will the man go to the beach?

6. F2: Your sister's name is Liz?

F1: Well, everyone calls her that-it'sshort for Elizabeth. M2: What is learned from this
conversation?

7.MI: So your roommate really likes that song? FI: You kidding? She listens to it for hours on end.
M2: What does the woman say about her roommate and the song?

8.F2: I've heard some good things about that new restaurant on College Avenue. What did you
think of it? Ml: I'd call it run of the mill.
M2: What does the man say about the restaurant?

SET B
CD 1, TR 19

9.M1: You look hot and tired. How about some ice water? F1: Just what the doctor ordered!
M2: What does the woman mean?

10.M1: You've been skiing a lot lately, Karen.

F2: It really gets in the blood!
M2: What does Karen mean?

11.M1: Just listen to the sound of the creek, and the wind in the trees. F1: It's like music to my
ears!
M2: What does the woman mean?

12.Ml: Norman thinks we don't study enough.

F2: Look who's talking!
M2: What does the woman imply?

Answer Key
13. F1: Have you ever gone sailing before?
M1: No, but I've watched people sail, and it looks like a breeze. M2: What does the man mean?

14.M1: Whew, I'm tired. Chopping wood is hard work. F2: Want me to lend a hand?
M2: What does the woman offer to do?

15.FI: I'm not sure if I can afford to take this trip with you and your friends. Gasoline alone will
cost a fortune. M1: Not if we all chip in.
M2: What does the man mean?

16.M1: Did you see that it was snowing early this morning?
F1: Yeah, and I could hardly believe my eyes. Who ever saw snow here at this time of year! M2:
What does the woman mean?

SET C
CD 1, TR 20

17.F2: So, I didn't even make an appointment. I just went right into the professor's office and told
him why he should choose me as his teaching assistant.
M1: Boy, that took a lot of nerve! M2: What does the man mean?

18.F1: We still need to paint the kitchen.

M1: I know, but let's call it a day for now.
M2: What does the man mean?

19.M1: You don't need to read from the script? F2: Oh, no-I'vealready learned my lines by heart.
M2: What does the woman mean?

20.M1: So, Marina, your parents still don't think you should go to Hawaii this summer? F1: Oh,
they'll come around, I think.
M2: What does Marina think her parents will do?

21.F2: Was there someone on your basketball team last year named Rob Martin?
Ml: Rob Martin? Hmm ... the name doesn't ring a bell.
M2: What does the man imply?

22. Fl: I thought you were going to buy that shirt.

M1: Well, I was planning to, but I didn't have enough money with me. I forgot to take tax into
account. M2: What does the man mean?

23.F2: How's your research project coming, Arlene? Fl: Slowly but surely, it's getting done.
M2: What does Arlene mean?

24.Ml: Were you sorry to see Molly leave?

F2: That goes without saying.
M2: What does the woman mean?

Answer Key4.3
CD 1, TR 21

1. M1: Want to go out for coffee?

F1: Maybe later. Right now, I'm going to go work out at the gym. M2: What is the woman going
to do next?

2. F2: The party is starting soon. Aren't you ready yet?

M1: I just have to decide on a tie. Do you think this red one goes with my shirt? M2: What does
the man want to know?

3.M1: Do you have notes from Professor Morrison's psychology class Friday? I missed class that
day. F2: Guess we're in the same boat!
M2: What does the woman imply?

4.M1: Is Ron still working as a cook?

F1: Not anymore. He decided he's not cut out for restaurant work.
M2: What can be concluded about Ron?

5.F2: Are you ready for the quiz in Professor Davenport's class today? M1: A quiz? Today? Are
you pulling my leg?
M2: What does the man mean?

6.F1: Brian, did you watch the launch of the space shuttle on television this morning? M1: No,
they had to put it off because of bad weather.
M2: What does Brian mean?

7.FI: You're sure Jennifer was at the lecture?

M1: Oh, she was definitely there. She really stood out in that bright red sweater of hers. M2: What
does the man say about Jennifer?

8.M1: Phil just got a speeding ticket. F1: That serves him right.
M2: What does the woman say about Phil?

9.MI: I think I'll ask George to help.

F2: Save your breath!
M2: What does the woman imply about George?

10. F2: Do you like that real estate class you're taking, Roy? M1: By and large, yes.
M2: What does Roy say about his class?

CD 1, TR 22

11.F1: Let me guess-youbought Jill a watch for a graduation present. M1: You're not even warm.
M2: What do we learn from this conversation?

12.F2: I heard Dora was having some trouble at work.

M1: Yes, but as usual, she'll come out of it smelling like a rose.
M2: What does the man say about Dora?

Answer Key

13. M1: Should I get Lucy some candy for her birthday?
F1: Lucy doesn't care for sweets. Why don't you get her a basket of fruit? M2: What is learned
about Lucy?

14. F1: Are you going to take a trip during spring break?
M1: With all the studying I have to do, that's out of the question. M2: What does the man mean?

15.F2: So Mick is going to go to medical school? M1: Yes, he's following in his father's footsteps.
M2: What can be learned from this conversation?

16.F1: I told Fred about the money I lost, but he didn't seem very sympathetic. M1: If it
were his money that had been lost, he'd be singing another tune.
M2: What does the man mean?

17.F2: I've just heard Wally's going-awayparty has been canceled. M1: Oh, no! Has anyone broken
the news to Wally yet?
M2: What does the man want to know?

18.F1: Did you take a lot of photographs when you went to the Grand Canyon? M1: Yes, but not
all of them turned out well.
M2: What does the man mean?

19.M1: I just heard Linda and Rob are going to open a photography studio. I think they'll do very
well. F2: Well, with his talent as a photographer, and hers for business, they're bound to be
successful.
M2: What is the woman's opinion of Linda and Rob?

20.M1: Can we stay at your parents' cabin at the lake?

F1: Sure, if you don't mind roughing it.
M2: What does the woman mean?

Exercise 5
CD 2, TR 1

1. F2: I understand Larry won another dance contest.

M1: It's hard to believe we're from the same family, isn't it? M2: What can be inferred about the
man?

2.F1: Are you going to buy that suit? M1: Do I look like a millionaire?
M2: What can be inferred from this conversation?

3.F1: Do you think I've made enough food for the party?
M1: I'd say you've made just the right amount-ifa couple of hundred people show up! M2: What
does the man imply?

4.M2: Do you know where Dave is? I've gone over to his apartment several times, but he hasn't
been there. M1: He's staying at his brother's house. Dave hates the smell of fresh paint.
M2: What can be inferred from this conversation?

5.MI: Did you know Greg has changed his major?

F2: Oh, no. How many times does that make?
M2: What does the woman imply about Greg?

Answer Key

6. M1: Aren't Professor Sutton's lectures fascinating?

F1: I can close my eyes when I'm listening to him, and I'm back in the Middle Ages. M2: What
can be inferred from this conversation about Professor Sutton?

7.F2: Did you have to wait long to see the dentist yesterday? MI: It seemed like years!
M2: What does the man imply?

8.F2: Do the experts agree with this plan?

M1: That depends on which expert you ask.
M2: What does the man imply about the experts and the plan?
9.F1: Did you know that Louis has a new boss? M1: Let's hope he gets along better with this one.
M2: What does the man imply?

10.M1: Do you think the university will cancel classes tomorrow because of the snow? F1: Only if
it keeps snowing all night.
M2: What does the woman imply?

CD 2, TR 2

11.F2: You've joined the folk-dancingclub? Since when are you interested in folk dancing? M1:
Since I discovered it was a great way to meet people!
M2: What does the man imply?

12.M1: Did you have a good seat for the concert?

F1: A good seat! I practically needed a telescope just to see the stage! M2: What does the woman
imply?

13. F1: Is it ever hot!

M1: If you think this is hot, you should have been here last summer. M2: What does the man
imply?

14. M1: Is the swimming pool on campus open to the public?

F2: It is, but if you're not a student, you'll have to pay a fee to swim there. M2: What can be
inferred from this conversation?

15. F1: Just look at those stars!

M1: They certainly never look so clear and bright from the city. M2: What can be inferred about
the speakers?

16. M2: There's a phone call for you, Mike.

M1: For me? But no one knows I'm at work today. F2: What does Mike imply?

17.F1: Are those Shelly's photographs hanging in the hall? M1: You know Shelly takes only black-
and-whitephotos. M2: What can be inferred from the man's remark?

18.F1: Did you notice that bright blue scarf Fran was wearing? F2: uh-huh.She should wear it
more often.
M2: What can be inferred from the conversation?

Answer Key

19.M1: Milly has a strong accent. F2: Nothing like her parents, though.
M2: What can be inferred from this conversation?

20.M1: That's a tough slope to ski.

F2: Yeah, even Robert had trouble skiing down that slope. M2: What does the woman imply?

Exercise 6.1
CD 2, TR 3

1.M1: I don't care if it is raining-I'drather go fishing than stay home. M2: I couldn't agree with you
more!

2.F1: It sure is windy.

M1: Is it ever!

3.M1: I didn't think Professor Hall's lecture was very informative. M2: I can't really agree with you
on that.

4.F1: Anthony is quite a singer.

M2: You bet he is!

5.M1: I think the service at that new cafe is pretty good. F2: I wish I could say the same.

6.M1: Mayor Curtis certainly won't run for reelection now. F2: Don't be so sure about that.

7.M2: It's been a long, hard day.

F1: Hasn't it, though!

8. F2: I think sky diving must be exciting.

M2: You wouldn't catch me jumping out of an airplane!

9.M1: Good thing there was a fire extinguisher in the hallway. F1: I'll second that!

10.F2: There are some strange paintings in that gallery.

F1: Strange? I wouldn't call them strange.

11.F1: I really like that sports car Michael bought. M1: Who wouldn't?

12.F2: We haven't heard from Harry for quite a while. M2: No, we certainly haven't.

Exercise 6.2
CD 2, TR 4

1. F1: I'd rather have a final exam than write a research paper. M1: Me, too. Research papers take
a lot more time.
M2: What does the man mean?

Answer Key

2.M1: This first chapter in the statistics textbook seems pretty simple, but I'm sure the other
chapters are more difficult.
F2: I think you're probably right about that.
M2: How does the woman feel about the first chapter?

3.F1: The university should make it easier for students to register for classes.
M1: I couldn't agree with you more.
M2: How does the man feel about the woman's idea?

4. M1: Jack's story was certainly well written.

F2: Wasn't it, though! And so full of interesting details. M2: What was the woman's opinion of
Jack's story?

5.F1: What a perfect day to take a bike ride! M1: You can say that again!
M2: What does the man mean?

6.M1: I can't understand why Arthur dropped his chemistry class. He was doing so well in it. F2:
Well, me neither, but he must have had a good reason.
M2: What does the woman mean?
7.MI: Tom's plan is so impractical, it will never work.
F1: That's not necessarily so.
M2: What does the woman say about Tom's plan?

8. F2: That editorial in this morning's paper made me angry!

M1: I felt the same way when I first read it, but the more I thought about it, the more I agreed with
it. M2: What was the man's initial reaction to the editorial?

9. M1: The library is sure crowded this evening.

F1: Is it ever! You can tell it's getting near final exam week. M2: What does the woman say about
the library?

10.F2: Madelyn designed the costumes for the play. They're wonderful, don't you think? M1:
Absolutely. Who wouldn't?
M2: What does the man mean?

11.F1: That was an exciting movie, and what a happy ending.

M1: Happy! You call that happy?
M2: How does the man feel about the ending of the movie?

12. M1: Pamela thinks these new regulations are unfair, but I don't. F1: Oh, neither do 1.
M2: What does the woman mean?

Exercise 7.1
CD 2, TR 5

1. F1: May I help you?

M1: Thanks, but I'm just looking around.

2. M2: Can you come to the recital this evening?

F2: I'm supposed to be working on my research this evening, but you know, I think a break would
be nice.

Answer Key

3.M1: That author we both like is going to be signing books at Appleton's Bookstore this
afternoon. F1: I'm not busy this afternoon. Why don't we go?

4.F2: Mark, would you mind taking care of my tropical fish next week? I'm going to be out of
town. M2: Qh, no, I wouldn't mind at all.

5.M1: I need to get more exercise.

F2: You could always try bicycling. That's great exercise.

6.F1: Can I see the photographs you took on the field trip? M2: If you want to, why not?

7.M1: I can't seem to get my car started.

M2: You know whatI'd do, Ed?

8. M1: These math problems are hard. F2: Want me to give you a few hints?

CD 2, TR 6
9.M2: Cynthia, if you have a class, I could take your brother to the airport for you. F1: Could you?
That would be great.

10.MI: Should I turn on the television?

F2: Please don't.

11.F2: You could save a lot of time at the grocery by making up a list before you go. M1: It's
worth a try, I guess.

12.M1: Bob, get me a cup of coffee, will you?

M2: Who do you think I am, your waiter?

13.F1: I'm going to go out and get something to eat. Want to come? M1: I've got a better idea.
Let's have a pizza delivered.

14.F2: My arm still hurts.

M2: I'd get it X-rayedif I were you.

15.F2: You know, Paul, if you want your houseplants to grow, you should move them over by the
window where they get more light.
M2: Now why didn't I ever think of that?

16.F1: Have another sandwich, James.

M1: Thanks. Don't mind if I do.

Exercise 7.2
CD 2, TR 7

1.F1: Do you mind if I smoke? M1: As a matter of fact, I do. M2: What does the man mean?

2.M1: My blue suit hasn't come back from the cleaners yet. F2: Well, there's always your gray one.
M2: What does the woman say about the gray suit?

Answer Key

3.F1: You know, one of the best things about this cinema is the great popcorn they have here. M1:
It does smell good. Let's go get some.
M2: What does the man suggest they do?

4.M1: We need someone to plan the class trip.

F1: How about Cathy?
M2: What does the woman say about Cathy?

5.F2: Shall I make some more coffee? M1: Not on my account.

M2: What does the man mean?

6.M1: Should I open the window? It's getting a little warm in here. F1: Don't bother. I'll do it.
M2: What does the woman mean?

7.M1: I don't know what to order for lunch. I'm tired of sandwiches. F2: What about some
vegetable soup?
M2: What does the woman mean?

8.M1: I'm going to clean my living room this afternoon.

F2: Shouldn't you clean your kitchen too?
M2: What does the woman suggest?

CD 2, TR 8

9. F1: Do you know where the registrar's office is?

M1: It's across campus from here. Would you like me to show you on this map? M2: What does
the man offer to do?

10.M1: Well, that's it for our chemistry homework. We should work on our math problems next.
F1: What about taking a little break first?
M2: What does the woman suggest they do?

11.F2: Do you think this toaster can be repaired?

M1: If I were in your shoes, I'd just buy another one.
M2: What does the man suggest that the woman do?

12.F2: Would you mind if I read your magazine? M1: No, go right ahead.
M2: What does the man tell the woman?

13.M1: You know, I think I'm going to get a new computer desk. This one is too small for me to
work at. F2: What about buying a computer instead? Yours is practically an antique!
M2: What does the woman suggest the man do?

14.F1: Christopher, want to come to the library with Tim and me? We're going to study for our
biology test tomorrow.
M1: I think I'll pass on that. I spent the whole weekend going over my biology notes, and tonight
I'm just going to relax.
M2: What does Christopher tell the woman?

15.F2: Someone should answer these letters.

M1: Don't look at me!
M2: What does the man mean?

Answer Key

16. M1: I'm having some friends over for lunch today. Care to join us? F1: Can I take a rain
check?
M2: What does the woman mean?

Exercise 8
CD 2, TR 9

1.F1: I guess we'd better serve fish for dinner, because Ginny doesn't like chicken. M1: Actually,
I'm sure she does.
M2: What does the man say about Ginny?

2.F2: Mona is moving into a new apartment on Sunday.

M1: So she's finally found a place, has she?
M2: What had the man assumed about Mona?

3.M1: I was told to go to the dean's office. F2: By whom?

M2: What does the woman want to know?
4.F1: I told everyone that of course you weren't interested in running for class president. M1: But
as a matter of fact, I am.
M2: What does the man mean?

5.F2: Carol's typing the final draft of her paper.

M1: Oh, so she finally finished the research for it?
M2: What had the man assumed about Carol?

6. F1: Bert says he loves to ride horses.

M1: Sure, but you don't see him on horseback very often, do you? M2: What does the man say
about Bert?

7.F2: Your insurance agent called. He'd like you to call him back. M1: Did he say when?
M2: What does the man want to know?

8.M1: Cliff is working part time in the cafeteria.

F1: Oh, he finally decided to get ajob, then?
M2: What had the woman assumed about Cliff?

9. M1: We spent the whole day hiking. F2: Oh? How far did you go?
M2: What does the woman want to know?

CD 2, TR 10

10.F1: There are some nice clothes in this shop, and the prices are reasonable. M1: Reasonable! I
wouldn't call them reasonable.
M2: What does the man mean?

11.M1: There's going to be a meeting to discuss the proposed recreation center. F2: Oh? Where?
M2: What does the woman ask the man?

Answer Key

12.M2: Joy is going to study overseas in a special program next year. F2: Oh, not until next year?
M2: What had the woman assumed?

13.M1: I went to a party at Ben's house this weekend.

F1: Did you have a good time?
M2: What does the woman ask the man?

14. F1: Ted didn't do a good job on these problems. He'll have to do them all over. M1: Well, a
few of them, anyway.
M2: What does the man mean?

15.F2: I stopped at the grocery store on the way home from class. M1: Yeah? How come?
M2: What does the man ask the woman?

16.F1: I think Robin only got the job because her brother works for that company. M1: Oh, but
you're wrong. Her brother works in a completely different division. M2: What does the man mean?

17.M2: You know, I put new batteries in the flashlight, but it still doesn't work. F1: No kidding? I
was sure it would.
M2: What had the woman assumed?
18.F1: I plan to take Professor Brennon's seminar, but I have to get her permission first. M1: As a
matter of fact, you don't.
M2: What does the man mean?

19.M1: My friend Steve is traveling around in the Pacific Northwest.

F2: Since when?
M2: What does the woman want to know?

20. F1: Beverly, have you seen that new movie starring Calvin Pierce? F2: Oh, that's already out?
M2: What had Beverly originally assumed?

Exercise 9
CD 2, TR 11

1. F2: I can't believe how icy the highway is.

F1: Yeah, I've never seen it so bad. Maybe we should just stay at a motel and see if it's any better
in the morning. M2: What are they talking about?

2.M1: Have you heard about that big outdoor jazz concert next month? F2: Heard about it! I
already have tickets.
M2: What is the woman going to do?

3.F1: Joe and Nancy and I were hoping to get a ride to the party with you. M1: With me? But I
drive a little two-seater.
M2: What is the problem?

4.F2: Looks like rain. Better look for your umbrella.

M1: Yeah, I think it's definitely going to rain-that'swhy I'm not going out.
M2: What is the man going to do?

Answer Key

5. M2: You mean it'sstill closed?

M1: Yes, sir. The repairs won't be done for another two weeks. You'll have to take Highway 17
and cross downriver from here.
M2: What are they talking about?

6. M2: OK, so I'll bring the portable stove and the food.
M1: And I'll bring the tent and we'll each bring a sleeping bag. Hey, this is going to be fun! M2:
What are the speakers probably planning to do?

7. F1: I like your new glasses, Brian.

M1: I like these new frames, too, but my vision is blurry and I've been having headaches. I've got
to go back to Dr. Lamb and get some new lenses prescribed.
M2: What does Brian intend to do?

CD 2, TR 12

8.F2: Do you think I'll need to put on two coats of this latex? M1: Will you be using brushes or a
roller?
M2: What are they discussing?

9.F1: Want to watch that documentary about Alaska?

F2: Sure-whatchannel?
M2: What are the speakers going to do?

10. F2: Ron, I need that art history book I lent you last month.
M1: Urn, well, I'm going to have to replace it for you. See, Tuesday I was looking at it out in the
yard, and forgot to bring it in with me-andyou remember that rain we had Tuesday night?
M2: What problem did Ron have with the book?

11.M2: Take a look at this model. It's incredibly fast. F1: Does it have much memory?
M2: What are the speakers discussing?

12.F2: Shirley, are you going to go right on to business school when you finish your undergraduate
studies? F1: Actually, I hope to get some practical experience with a big corporation first.
M2: What will the woman probably do after she finishes her undergraduate program?

13.Ml: I think we need a new deck. I haven't won a single hand.

F1: Come on, it's your deal-I'llcut the cards.
M2: What are these people doing?

14.F2: Dave, Phyllis is going to be upset with you if you don't send her a postcard while we're
here. M1: Yeah, well, I'd send her one if I knew where to buy a stamp.
M2: What is the problem?

15.M1: Let's go to that soup and salad restaurant, okay?

F1: All right, we'll go there, but their soups are always much too salty for me.
M2: What will the woman probably do?

Exercise 10
CD 2, TR 13

1. F1: Doug and Rose are such good friends. M1:Well-theyused to be.
M2: What does the man say?

Answer Key

2. M1: I'm going to rewire my house myself.

F2: If I were you, Roger, I think I'd have a professional do it. M2: What does the woman tell
Roger?

3.F1: I thought this was a classical music station. M2: It used to be, but now it's a 24-hournews
station. F2: What does the man say about the radio station?

4.F1: Lynn, who did you get to change your oil?

F2: Why would I get someone to do that?
M2: What can be inferred from Lynn's remark?

5.F1: I'm having a hard time getting used to this early morning class. M1: Yeah, me too.
M2: What does the man mean?

6.M2: Peggy, do you ever go roller-skatinganymore?

F2: Sometimes, but not as much as I used to.
M2: What does Peggy mean?

7. F1: You got some egg on your tie. M1: I know. I'll have to get it cleaned. M2: What does the
man mean?
CD 2, TR 14

8.F2: There's something different about your apartment, isn't there? M1: That poster over my desk
used to be over the sofa.
M2: What does the man mean?

9.M2: Will you be able to take a vacation in August?

F1: I don't know if my boss will let me. That's our busiest time of year.
M2: What does the woman mean?

10. F2: Greg, that was an interesting point you made in class.
M1: Thanks. But when the teacher made me explain what I meant, I didn't know exactly what to
say. M2: What did Greg's teacher do?

11.F1: Carter doesn't look the same at all these days. F2: I'm not used to seeing him without
glasses either. M2: What do the speakers say about Carter?

12.F2: Nick, how do you like this hot, humid weather?

M1: Well, growing up in New Orleans, I'm pretty much used to it.
M2: What does Nick tell the woman?

13. F1: You look nice today, Sally.

M1: Thanks-ourclub is having our photo taken today for the yearbook. M2: What does Sally
mean?

14. M1: You finally bought a microwave oven, I see. F2:Dh-huh,but I haven't gotten used to it yet.
M2: What does the woman mean?

Answer Key

15. M1: Jan, look behindyou-there'sa deer.

F2: Oh, isn't it beautiful. Do you think it will let us get a little closer to it? M2: What does Jan ask
the man?

Mini-Test1: Dialogs
CD 3, TR 1

1. M1: What do you think of Wanda?

F1: When I first met her, I didn't like her very much, but I really warmed up to her after awhile.
M2: What does the woman imply about Wanda?

2.F2: Now, if there are no more questions, let's move on to the next chapter. M1: Excuse
me, professor-couldwe go over that last point once more?
M2: What does the man want to do?

3.M2: Great weather we're having, huh?

F1: Yeah, but don't get too used to it. The weather report in the newspaper said that there's a big
change in store. M2: What does the woman mean?

4. F2: This is an interestingeditorial-wantto read it?

M1: I want to read the sports section and look over the classified ads first. M2: What are these
people doing?

5.M1: My sister is looking for a roommate. Do you know anyone who might want to move in with
her? F1: How about Grace?
M2: What do we learn from this conversation?

6.M1: I'm almost out of money again this month.

F2: Why don't you keep track of your expenses and payments? That might help you make ends
meet. M2: What does the woman think the man should do?

7.M1: Where do you think I should put this lamp, in my living room or in my bedroom? F2: If I
were you, I'd put it in the closet.
M2: What can be inferred from the woman's comment?

8.M1: We'd better leave right now.

F2: What's the rush, Mark?
M2: What does the woman want to know?

9.F1: Look over there. Is that Ernie in the red car? M1: No, but it certainly looks like him.
M2: What does the man mean?

10.M1: It's freezing out there! I'm going to put on my scarf and gloves. F2: Shouldn't you put on
your hat too?
M2: What does the woman mean?

CD 3, TR 2

11. M1: Have you ever seen that old Humphrey Bogart movieCasablanca? F1: Seen it! Only
about a million times!
M2: What does the woman imply about the movie?

Answer Key

12.F1: I didn't think the team was well prepared for that game. M1: To tell you the truth, neither
did I.
M2: What does the man mean?

13.M1: Becky, are you going to be using that computer much longer? If so, I can go use one at the
library. FI: I'm almost finished.
M2: What can be inferred from this conversation?

14.F2: I didn't think John had ever been scuba-divingbefore.

M1: Oh, sure. John's an old hand at scuba-diving.
M2: What does the man say about John?

15. F2: Why are you walking that way, Richard? Did you hurt yourself when you went skiing?
M1: No,no-it'sthese shoes; they're not broken in yet.
M2: What problem is Richard having?

16.M1: Judy, I just wrote a new song. Want to hear it? F1: Well, what are you waiting for?
M2: What does the woman mean?

17.M1: I didn't realize you were an art history major.

F2: I'm not. I'm taking a class in art history, but I'm studying to be a commercial artist. M2: What
are these people discussing?

18. M2: We should have a party.

F1: You took the words right out of my mouth. M2: What does the woman mean?
19.M1: I'm going to drop by Sophie's apartment to give her the good news. F2: Why bother? She'll
be at the meeting this afternoon.
M2: What does the woman mean?

20.F2: Ted sure is outgoing.

F1: Isn't he! It's hard to believe he used to be shy.
M2: What do the speakers imply about Ted?

CD 3, TR 3

21.F1: Did you see that ring Laura bought? F2: Uh-huh-musthave cost her a pretty penny. M2:
What do the speakers mean?

22.F2: Bill, I thought you had so much work to do. MI: I'm just taking a little break.
M2: What can be inferred from this conversation?

23.F1: Could you help me move this box upstairs?

M1: Sure, I-say,what do you have in here, your rock collection?
M2: What can be inferred from the man's comment?

24. F1: What a great haircut, Sarah!

F2: You think so? I think she took too much off. M2: What is Sarah's opinion?

Answer Key

25.F1: What room is Professor Clayburn speaking in tonight? M1: Professor Clayburn is speaking
tonight?
M2: What does the man imply by his remark?

26.M2: Can I look at that drawing for a second?

F2: Be my guest.
M2: What does the woman mean?

27.M1: Want me to turn up the heater? F2: Please don't-I'mburning up back here. M2: What does
the woman mean?

28.M2: I thought I heard barking coming from Joe's room.

M1: Barking! Doesn't Joe know there are regulations against keeping pets in the dorm? F2: What
is learned from this conversation?

29. M1: I stopped by Doctor Norton's office at the Medical Center. F2: Really? What for?
M2: What does the woman want to know?

30. F1: Did you know Angela had finished all her required courses? She'll be graduating in May.
M1: Oh, so she doesn't have to repeat that chemistry course after all.
M2: What had the man assumed about Angela?

PART B: EXTENDED CONVERSATIONS

Exercise 11
(There is no tapescript for Exercise 11.)

Exercise 12
CD 3, TR 4
Questions 1-2: Listen to a conversation between a teacher and a student.

M1: Professor Mueller, I've almost finished preparing my presentation for your class, but
I'm not really satisfied with it. Could you give me some advice?
F2: I'll be happy to. What topic did you choose?
M1: It's about methods of predicting earthquakes, but so far, it's just a lot of facts and
figures. How can I make it more interesting?
F2: Maybe you could use some computer graphics to help the class make sense of your statistics.

1.What will the main topic of this talk probably be?

2.For what class is the man probably preparing a presentation?

Questions 3-4: Listen to a conversation that takes place on a college campus.

F1: Hi there, Doctor Newman. Do you remember me?

M2: Oh, sure. We met at the reception in the dean's office last week, didn't we? F1: That's right.
I'm Alice Hart. Are you on your way to a class?
M2: Yes, I am, but I'm not in any great hurry. How about you? F1: Me, too. I've got a German
class in a few minutes.
M2: Well, I'm going to a language class myself. You see, I teach signing. F1: Signing?
M2: Right, signing. Signing is just a short way of saying American Sign Language. It's
the language deaf people use to communicate.

Answer Key

3.Who are the people taking part in this conversation?

4.What will the rest of the conversation probably be about?

Questions 5-6: Listen to the following conversation.

F1: I'm in Professor Quinn's psychology class. She told us that she'd put some articles on reserve
for her
class.
F2: Yes, those would be at the reserve desk.
F1: Do I need a library card to look at those articles?
F2: No, just a student ID card. If you've never checked out any reserve materials, I can
tell you what you need to do.

5.What will the main topic of this conversation probably be?

6.Where does this conversation probably take place?

CD 3, TR 5
Questions 7-9: Listen to a conversation that takes place at a hospital.

F1: Good afternoon, Dr. Marshall. I know you must be very busy, so I appreciate your
taking some time to talk to me. .
M2: That's all right. What can I do for you?
F1: Well, I'm interested in a career in hospital administration. My academic advisor
suggested I speak to you. I was hoping you could give me some information about the field.
M2: I'd be glad to. Is there something particular you wanted to know?
F1: I was wondering what type of educational background a hospital administrator needs.
Is a degree in medicine required?
 M2: No, not necessarily. Some hospital administrators are medical doctors, but many of
us aren't. My own doctoral degree is in public administration.

7.Why does the woman want to talk to Dr. Marshall?

8.What is Dr. Marshall's occupation?
9.What is Dr. Marshall's attitude toward the woman?

Question 10: Listen to the following conversation.

M1: Come on, Dorothy, turn off that television and let's go. The softball game starts in twenty
minutes. F2: Just a second-Iwant to find out who won the race.
M1: What race-amarathon?
F2: Well, it's kind of a marathon, but for dogs and dog sledders. It's called the Iditarod.
It's run every year in Alaska.

10. What will the main topic of this conversation probably be?

CD 3, TR 6
Questions 11-12: Listen to the following conversation.

M1: Well, I had a nice, relaxing vacation. How about you, Tina? F2: I wouldn't exactly call it
relaxing, but it was interesting.
M1: I remember you said you were either going to Europe or you were going to work at
your parents' company.
F2: I changed my mind and didn't do either of those. My anthropology professor talked
me into volunteering for an archaeological project in New Mexico.
M1: That does sound interesting.

Answer Key

11.Who is Tina?
12.What will the two speakers probably discuss?

Questions 13-14: Listen to the following telephone conversation.

(Ring... ring.... Sound of phone being picked up.)

F1: Good morning. Thanks for calling the Sales Office of Hillman and Johnson Publishers.
M2: Yes, hello. This is Dave Gruening. I'm the manager of Kennedy Bookstore at
Southwestern State University. I'm calling to check on the availability of a textbook, Case Studies
in International Business, for the spring semester.
F1: Let me just check that on my computer. (Sound of keystrokes.) Um, let's see, is that
the text by Sternberg?
M2: That's right. I'll need at least 120 copies sent to the bookstore at the latest by next Wednesday.
F1: I can't really promise they'll be there by next Wednesday-itmay be the following week.
M2: But that class starts on Monday of the following week.

13.Who is the woman who answers the phone?

14.When does this conversation take place?

Questions 15-16: Listen to a conversation that takes place in a university office.

M1: Hi. How can I help you?

F2: I'm looking for an application form for the graduate school-canI pick one up here?
M1: No, this is the Financial Aid Office. Graduate Admissions is across campus from
here. Do you know where Nicholson Hall is? It's in the office building next to that.
F2: Um, I'm not sure-I'mnot very familiar with this campus.

15.Where does the man probably work?

16.What will the rest of the conversation probably deal with?

Exercise 13.1
CD 3, TR 7

Questions 1-2:Listen to Portion 1 of Conversation A.

F1: I just read an article in a magazine that talked about different types of exercise. Guess
what kind it recommended?
M1: Let's see-wasit jogging?
F1: No, according to the article, jogging can cause leg and foot injuries for some people.

1.From what source did the woman get her information about exercising?
2.According to the woman, what is one of the disadvantages of jogging?

Questions 3-4: Listen to Portion 2 of Conversation A.

M1: Then what kind of exercise did the article suggest?

F1: Cross-countryskiing. The article saidcross-countryskiing exercises almost all of the
muscle systems of the body, and that it's good for the heart and lungs.
M1: Cross-countryskiing! I would never have guessedthat-Tellme, how iscross-
countryskiing different from downhill skiing?
F1: Well, for one thing, you don't have to go to the mountains to go cross-countryskiing.
You can go anywhere there's snow.

3.What form of exercise did the article recommend?

4.What can be inferred about cross-countryskiing from this conversation?

Answer Key

Questions 5-6: Listen to Portion 3 of Conversation A.

M1: But what if there isn't enough snow to go skiing?

F1: The article said that there are exercise machines that provide almost the same kind of
exercise. The only problem is, they're fairly expensive.
M1: I see. So if you have one of these machines, you can get the best kind of exercise and
not even get your ears cold!

5.What does the article suggest people do if there isn't enough snow for skiing?
6.What is one disadvantage of a cross-countryskiing machine?

CD 3, TR 8
Questions 7-8: Listen to Portion 1 of Conversation B.

F2: You look exhausted this morning, Steve.

M1: I am pretty tired. I stayed up nearly all night getting ready for a midterm exam this morning.
F2: Have you gotten the results of the test yet?
M1: Yes, and unfortunately, my grade could have been much better. No matter how much
time I spend studying, I never seem to do well on tests.
7.Why is Steve tired?
8.How does Steve feel about the grade he received on the test?

Questions 9-10:Listen to Portion 2 of Conversation B.

F2: You know, Steve, if I were you, I'd consider taking some of the seminars offered by the Study
Skills
Center.
M1: The Study Skills Center? Never heard of it.
F2: Well, it's run by a group of graduate students and professors who help undergraduate
students improve their study techniques. See, last semester, I had to do a research paper for a
sociology course, but I had no idea how to collect research materials until I took one of the
seminars at the Center.

9.Who are the Study Skills Center's seminars designed to help?

10.How was the woman helped by the seminar that she took?

Questions 11-13: Listen to Portion 3 of Conversation B.

M1: What kind of seminars does the Center offer that could help me?
F2: They have one on test-takingskills. There's also a seminar that teaches you to manage
your time efficiently. You should findthat useful, I should think.
MI: You're probably right. Where is the Center?
F2: They hold most of their seminars in the library, but the main office is in Staunton
Hall, right across the quadrangle from the Physics Tower.
MI: You know, I think I'll go over there right now.
F2: Why don't you wait until tomorrow? Right now, you should go home and catch up on your
sleep.

11.What is one type of seminar that the woman thinks Steve would find useful?
12.Where is the Study Skills Center's main office?
13.What does the woman suggest Steve do next?

Answer Key

CD 3, TR 9
Questions 14-15: Listen to Portion 1 of Conversation C.

F1: Hello, Roger. You're looking thoughtful today. What's on your mind?
M2: Well, Margie, you know the public television station is having an auction to raise
money. They need to build a new transmitter tower so that viewers can get a clearer picture. I
watch that channel a lot. I'd like to help out, but I don't really have anything to donate to the
auction, and I can't afford to buy something new.
F1: Why not donate a service? M2: What do you mean?
F1: Well, Roger, you're an experienced carpenter, right? Why don't you offer two hours
of your carpentry work for free to whoever makes the highest bid?

14.Why is the television station trying to raise money?

15.What does the woman suggest that Roger do?

Questions 16-17: Listen to Portion 2 of Conversation C.

M2: That's a great idea! Thanks. And say, I know you watch some shows on that channel
yourself. Why don't you donate a service too?
 F1: You know, I'd like to help, but I have final exams coming up, so I'd better not make
too many commitments. But I will come to the auction, and I'll bring my parents with me. I know
they'd like to get some expert carpentry work done.

16.What excuse does the woman make for not donating a service?
17.What does the woman imply about her parents?

Exercise 13.2
CD 3, TR 10

Questions 1-5: Listen to two students talk about a trip to California.

M1: So, Rebecca, what did you do for spring break?

F2: I went to southern California. I was in Los Angeles and San Diego. Oh, and I stopped
in San Juan Capistrano. That's south of Los Angeles and north of San Diego. I happened to be
there just about the time the swallows returned.
M1: Oh, I've heard about that-theyalways return on the same day, don't they?
F1: That's right, on March 19th. And they always flyaway on the same day, October 23rd.
In the meantime, they migrate over 7,000 miles to get to their winter homes.
M1: Seven thousand miles-imagine!And always coming back on the same day!
F1: Yes, except for one year, a long time ago-theywere delayed for a day by a storm at sea. M1:
So, what's the town of San Juan Capistrano like?
F1: Oh, it's a pleasant little town. Once there was a famous mission church there. M1: Once? What
happened to it?
F1: It was destroyed by an earthquake almost two hundred years ago. But there is an old
adobe church that survived. The swallows build their nests in the walls and towers of that church.
M1: You sure were lucky to be there on the one day of the year when the swallows return.
F1: Well, I wasn't there exactly on that day. I got to town a couple of dayslater-butI did
see the parade celebrating the swallows' return.
M1: They have a parade? The people there must really like those swallows. F1: Sure-
theybring lots of tourists to town, and besides, the swallows eat insects including mosquitoes!

Answer Key

1.Where is the town of San Juan Capistrano?

2.What can be inferred about the swallows mentioned in the conversation?
3.When do the swallows return to San Juan Capistrano?
4.How far do the swallows migrate? '
5.Which of the following did Rebecca see?

CD 3, TR 11
Questions 6-8: Listen to a conversation that takes place on a college campus.

M1: I'm here for the campus tour.

F2: I'm sorry. We only offer a guided tour during the first week of classes.
M1: Oh, really? That's too bad. I was really hoping to get a good orientation. Last week, I
spent nearly an hour trying to find a classroom in the Fine Arts Building.
F2: You know what you can do-youcan take theself-guidedtour. This pamphlet tells you
exactly what to do, where to go, and what to look for, and it has a complete map of the campus.
M1: Sounds easy enough-wheredo I start?
F2: The first stop is right here, in the Student Center Building. Then you go next door to
the Science Building-there'sa great planetarium there, by the way and from there you go to the
University Recreation Center. After that, just follow the directions in the pamphlet and you can't
go wrong.
6.When is the guided tour of the campus given?
7.What did the man have difficulty locating the week before?
8.Where does the self-guidedtour start?

CD 3, TR 12
Questions 9-12: Listen to the following conversation.

M2: Hi, Helen. How did your driving test go? Did you get your driver's license yet?
F1: So far, I've just taken the written test. I did well enough on that, but I still have to take the road
test. M2: I remember when I took the road test a few years ago. The first time I took it, I failed.
F1: You failed! But you're such a good driver! What happened?
M2: Well, I took a left-handturn from the right lane, and the examiner told me just to turn
around and go back to the testing center. It was pretty embarrassing.

F1: My big problem is parallel parking. I just can't seem to get a car into those little spaces.
M2: If you like, we can go out in my car before you take the road test and practice parallel
parking.
F1: That would be great. I've just got to get my license. I can't believe that I have a car
that my parents gave me just sitting in my garage, and I can't even drive it.

9.What did Helen recently pass?

10.What problem did the man have when he took his road test several years before?
11.What does the man offer to do for Helen?
12.Why can't Helen use the car in her garage?

Mini-Test2: Extended Conversations

CD 4, TR 1
Questions 1-4: Listen to a conversation at a university library.

M1: Hi, Martha. What are you doing here?

F2: Oh, I just came to look up some terms in the Encyclopedia of Art for my art history
class. What about you, Stanley?
M1: I've got two papers due at the end of this term, and I've been getting an early start on
them by collecting some references and writing down some statistics. I've spent most of the day
here.
F2: Really? Well, you ought to be ready for a break then. Want to go get a snack or something?
M1: You know, that sounds great-letme just get my things together and... hey, where are my
notes?

Answer Key

F2: What notes?

M1: The notes I spent all day working on. I don't see them. F2: You mean, you lost your
notebook?
M1: No, I don't use a notebook-Itake notes on index cards.
F2: Well, just think about where you could have left them. Retrace your steps since you came in
the library. M1: Let's see-whenI first arrived, I came here, to the reference room.
F2: Maybe they're somewhere in this room, then.
M1: No, I had them after that. I went to the stacks …
F2: Stacks? What do you mean, the stacks?
M1: You know, the book stacks. That's what they call the main part of the library, where
most of the books are shelved.
F2: Well, that's where you should look.
 M1: No, because I took some more notes from journals in the periodicals room up on the
third floor. I'll bet that's where they are.
F2: Well, you go look up there, and I'll check with one of the librarians behind the main
desk, just in case someone turned them in.
M1: Okay, and thanks for helping me out. Just as soon as I find them, we'll go get a bite to eat.

1.Why did Martha come to the library?

2.What did Stanley lose?
3.According to Stanley, what does the term "stacks" refer to?
4.In what part of the library is this conversation taking place?

CD 4, TR 2
Questions 5-8: Listen to the following conversation.

M1: Guess what-Ijoined the Spelunking Society last month.

F1: Seriously? Aren't spelunkers people who go down into caves? I thought you were
only interested in mountain climbing!
M1: I do like to climb, but you know, the two sports have a lot in common. I'll give you
an example: The same technique for climbing down steep slopes is used in both sports. It's
calledrappelling. Of course, climbers use this technique to come down cliffs, while spelunkers use
it to go down holes.
F1: What else does your society do?
M1: For one thing, we help preserve caves. Believe it or not, some people are so careless
that they just leave their litter in caves. And some people even write on cave walls. So we pick up
trash and clean away the graffiti.
F1: I don't think I'd like spelunking very much. Caves are wet and cold and dark, aren't they?
M1: I suppose they are, but they can also be beautiful. Tell you what. Why don't you
come along with me to the meeting tonight? They'll be showing slides that we took in a cave last
weekend. You'll see some incredible rock formations and crystals. It might change the way you
think about caves.

5.What is the main topic of this conversation?

6.According to the man, what is meant by the term rappelling?
7.What other activity does the Spelunking Society engage in besides exploring caves?
8.What does the man invite the woman to do?

Answer Key

PART C: MINI TALKS

Exercise 14
(There is no audio script for this exercise.)

Exercise 15
CD 4, TR 3
Questions 1-2:Listen to the following talk.

F1: Hello there, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Larabee Springs Wildlife
Preserve. Today, you'll have the chance to see one of the largest herds of buffaloes in North
America and many other types of wildlife. I hope all of you have your cameras with you.

1.Who is the speaker?

2.What will the talk probably be about?
Question 3-4: Listen to a talk given at an athletic club.

M1: I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for coming out to the
Edgewood Athletic Club for our exhibition match. Before the match gets under way, I'd like to
give you all a little background on how the sport of handball is played. Even though it's a game
with a long tradition, some people aren't as familiar with the rules of this sport as they might be
with, say, those of tennis.

3.What is the purpose of this talk?

4.When is this talk being given?

Questions 5-6: Listen to a talk given at a factory.

M1: Good morning. On behalf of our management team and our workers, I'd like to
welcome all of you to our plant. You may have wondered, how do soft drinks get in those cans?
How are the cans sealed? By the end of the tour, you'll know the answers. Now, please follow me
out onto the factory fioor.

5.Who is the audience for this talk?

6.What will the main topic for this talk probably be?

CD 4, TR 4
Questions 7-8: Listen to the following talk.

F2: Since all of you have expressed interest in joining the university dance program, I
probably don't have to say much about the physical and psychological rewards of being in a dance
program such as this one. Instead, I want to concentrate on some of the drawbacks-thedemands
that will be put on your time and the sacrifices you'll be called on to make if you are chosen for the
program.

7.What will the main topic of this talk probably be?

8.What is the speaker's probable occupation?

Questions 9-10: Listen to the following talk.

M2: As president of the State Historical Society, I'd like to call this meeting to order, and
welcome all our members and guests. Tonight, I'm going to give you a short presentation on some
famous shipwrecks, especially shipwrecks that took place in the waters off New England.

9.Who is the speaker?

10.What will this talk probably concern?

Answer Key

Questions 11-12: Listen to a lecture given in a university classroom.

F2: In the last few weeks, we have discussed how to organize your ideas, use your outline
as a blueprint, and write the first draft of your essay. Today, we're going to consider another
important process-theart of editing your paper.

11.In what course is this lecture probably being given?

12.What will the rest of this lecture probably deal with?

Question 13-14: Listen to a talk given at a ski lodge.

M1: Good morning, and welcome to Winterstar Ski Area. We truly hope to make your
introduction to skiing as safe and enjoyable as possible.

13.For whom is this talk probably intended?

14.What will this talk probably concern?

CD 4, TR 5
Questions 15-16: Listen to this talk given in a university classroom.

F2: I'm Professor Wills. I hope no one had any trouble finding the classroom this
morning. In a few minutes, I'll be handing out the course syllabus. As you'll see, we'll be spending
the first few days discussing the law of supply and demand.

15.What class does Professor Wills probably teach?

16.At what point in the semester is this talk being given?

Questions 17-18: Listen to the following talk.

M2: Good morning, everyone. This is Captain Jackson, and I'd like to welcome you
aboard the whalewatch cruise on the S.S. Bluefish. In just a few minutes we'll be outside the harbor
and we'll steer toward Travis Island. If we spot any whales today, you'll most likely see them off
the starboardbow-that'stheright-hand,forwardside-aswe approach the island. In the meantime, I'd
like to take this opportunity to tell you a little about how these magnificent sea mammals live.

17.Where is this talk probably being given?

18.What will the rest of this talk probably be about?

Questions 19-20: Listen to a talk given by a campus police officer.

F1: Hello. I'm Officer Jane Kelly. Thanks to all of you for coming this evening. As you know,
there have been a number of accidents recently involving bicyclists and pedestrians on campus.
There have also been some incidents involving the theft of bicycles, and I know this is a special
concern for all of you. I intend to address both these issues during the course of the meeting.

19.Who is the probable audience for this talk?

20.What is the speaker's main purpose in giving this talk?

Answer Key

Exercise 16.1
CD 4, TR 6

Questions 1-2: Listen to Portion 1 of Talk A.

M1: I'd like to welcome all of you to what is, I think, the most unusual course offered by
the biology department-theEcology of Coral Reefs. This course is unique because of our research
methods. We don't just collect data from the library. Instead, we go to a coral reef in the Virgin
Islands to do field studies.

1.What does the speaker imply about the course?

2.How will students do research in this class?

Questions 3-4: Listen to Portion 2 of Talk A.

 M1: To prepare you for this trip, we'll first do some formal classroom work in biology.
We'll also be going to the university pool to practice scuba diving and to learn the basics of
underwater photography. And we'll be talking about precautions you must take to avoid damaging
the reef. A coral reef is a very fragile environment, as you'll see.

3.Which of the following will be studied in a formal classroom setting?

4.How does the speaker characterize tropical reefs?

Questions 5-6: Listen to Portion 3 of Talk A.

M1: Because of the nature of this course, it does require a certain financial commitment
on your part. The department can only provide basic equipment for you. You have to pay for your
own air fare to the Virgin Islands as well as for your food and lodging. There are a few limited
scholarships available for those who might have financial problems. See me after class if you're
interested in applying for one of these. Any questions?

5.What will the department provide the students in this class?

6.What does the speaker suggest for those who might have problems with the costs of this course?

CD 4, TR 7
Questions 7-8: Listen to Portion 1 of Talk B.

F1: The largest American land mammals are bears. Maybe because bears can stand up
and walk on two legs, we humans have always found them fascinating. Another characteristic
bears have in common with humans is their range of appetite. As a matter of fact, they'll eat almost
anything: berries, roots, nuts, meat, fish-andof course, they're particularly fond of honey.

7.The speaker suggests that bears are interesting to humans for what reason?
8.What does the speaker imply about the eating habits of bears?

Questions 9-10: Listen to Portion 2 of Talk B.

F1: The largest bear is the giant kodiak of Alaska. When this giant stands up, it may reach
a height of ten feet, and it may weigh up to fifteen hundred pounds. Ten feet tall and weighing
three quarters of a ton-whata sight they must be! Outside of Alaska, the largest bear in the United
States is the grizzly bear. There aren't many of these bears left in NorthAmerica-probablyonly a
few thousand. Most of those live in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.

9.How tall can kodiak bears be when they are standing?

10.Where do most grizzly bears live?

Answer Key

Questions 11-12: Listen to Portion 3 of Talk B.

F1: Now, the most common bear in the United States is the black bear, which you'll see in
many parts of the country. These bears are smaller than grizzlies and may seem friendly, but watch
out! Like all bears, they are unpredictable and can be dangerous.

11.What is the most common type of bear in the United States?

12.Which of the following can be inferred from the lecture about black bears?

CD 4, TR 8
Questions 13-14: Listen to Portion 1 of Talk C.
F2: The skies above Earth are turning into a junkyard, according to space scientists. Ever
since the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first satellite, way back in 1957, virtually every
launch has contributed to the amount of debris in Earth orbit. Luckily, most of this junk burns up
after it reenters the Earth's atmosphere, but some will be up there in orbit for years to come.

13.When did orbital debris first become a problem?

14.What happens to most pieces of orbital debris?

Questions 15-16: Listen to Portion 2 of Talk C.

F2: Today, there are about 8,000 bodies in orbit being monitored from Earth.
Out of all those, only around 3 to 4 hundred are active and useful. There are also probably half a
million pieces of debris too tiny to be monitored.

15.How many orbital bodies are being monitored today?

16.Why is it impossible to monitor most pieces of orbital debris?

Questions 17-18: Listen to Portion 3 of Talk C.

F2: Some orbital debris is as big as a bus, but most is in the form of tiny flecks of paint or pieces
of metal. The debris also includes food wrappers, an astronaut's glove, the lens cap from a camera,
broken tools, and bags of unwashed uniforms. The largest pieces-mostlyempty boosterrockets-
arenot necessarily the most dangerous because they can be detected and spacecraft can maneuver
away from them. And the smallest particles generally cause only surface damage. However, a
collision with a piece of metal only an eighth of an inch indiameter-sayabout the size of anaspirin-
couldpuncture the hull of a spacecraft or space station and cause a catastrophic depressurization.
That's because these particles are moving so incredibly fast!

17.Which of the following is probably most dangerous to astronauts on a spacecraft?

18.What makes particles in space so dangerous?

Questions 19-21: Listen to Portion 4 of Talk C.

F2: So what can be done about this problem? Well, two engineers recently proposed a
novel solution to the problem of orbital junk, a device that consists of an array of water-
sprayingcones lined with plastic fibers to collect the debris and canisters to store it in. I brought a
model of this device along with me so you could see what it looks like. Although this invention is
still in its conceptual stage, two possible uses have been proposed. It could be launched as afree-
flyingsatellite that actively seeks out debris or it could be launched into orbit with a spacecraft and
serve as its shield.

19.What did the speaker bring with her?

20.What role do the cones play in the device described in this portion of the talk?
21.What can be inferred about the device described in this portion of the talk?

Answer Key

Exercise 16.2
CD 4, TR 9
Questions 1-5: Listen to a talk given on a university radio station.

F1: Hello, this is Dana Lockwood with the campus news at noon. Yesterday the Board of
Regents voted to raise tuition here at Hambleton University for the third year in a row. As in the
previous two years, there will also be increases in the student fees and the room and board charges
at the dormitories. This five percent increase makes Hambleton the second most expensive school
to attend in the state. Only Babcock University charges more. Penny Chang, co-executiveof the
Student Council, told us today that there should be some corresponding increase in student
services, such as longer hours at the library, more contact time with faculty, and improved lab
facilities. However, a spokesperson for the administration said that the additional money has
already been earmarked to pay for the higher insurance premiums that the university is being
charged and for the construction of a new dormitory.

1.For how many consecutive years has tuition at Hambleton University gone up?
2.Which of the following is not mentioned in the talk as going up?
3.What does the speaker say about Babcock University?
4.According to the speaker, who is Penny Chang?
5.What can be inferred from the remark made by the spokesperson for the administration?

CD 4, TR 10
Questions 6-9: Listen to a lecture given by a biologist.

F2: Wouldn't it be wonderful if a person who had lost a hand or a leg in an accident could
simply grow another in its place? Humans can't do this, of course, nor can any other mammal. But
there are creatures who can do this and more. The champions at regeneration are starfish and some
types of worms. If only a small piece of one of these creatures remains alive, it can regenerate an
entire new body. Imagine that! Then there are animals such as salamanders or insects that can
regenerate entire limbs. When these creatures grow a new limb, here's what happens: a
regeneration "bud" forms at the surface of the wound. It is usually cone-shapedand contains the
same kind of embryonic cells that were present at the birth of the creature. These develop into
specialized cells as they grow, and a new organ is gradually formed.
Unfortunately, the more complex a creature, the less it is able to regenerate.
Snakes can replace their skin when they shed it; birds replace lost feathers. Even humans have
certain powers of regeneration. When our top layer of skin wears off, day by day, it is continually
replaced. Our nails and hair are constantly being replenished. Even our second set of teeth
represents a kind of regeneration. And we are able to repair damage such as bone fractures and
injuries to the skin and muscles.
Some scientists are studying the process of regeneration in lower animals to try to learn
more about it so that, someday, they will be able to apply the lessons they learn to humans.
Although it's doubtful that humans will ever be able to do what salamanders or insects do, this
research may in the future help doctors heal wounds more quickly.

6.Which of the following is best able to regenerate lost body tissues?

7.Which of the following would not be considered regeneration?
8.According to the speaker, what is in a regeneration bud?
9.According to the speaker, why are scientists studying the process of regeneration?

CD 4, TR 11
Questions 10-12: Listen to a lecture about Noah Webster.

M1: Today I'm going to talk a little about Noah Webster and the impact he had on
American English. Webster was born in Connecticut in 1758 and graduated from Yale University
in 1778. This was during the time of the American Revolution, and Webster joined George
Washington's army to fight against the British. The end of the war brought independence, but
political independence didn't satisfy Webster. He wanted the former Colonies to be intellectually
independent from Britain as well.
In 1783, Webster published a spelling book which would become known to generations
of schoolchildren as the "blue-backedbook" because of its blue cover. A couple of years later, he
published his dictionary. It is for his

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dictionary that Webster is chiefly remembered today. The Webster's dictionary popular today is a
direct descendant of that book published in the 1780's.
In his dictionary, Webster made many changes in the way English was used in the United
States. He suggested new ways of pronouncing words and added words used only in the former
Colonies to the language. Most of the changes, though, involved spelling. Today, most people in
the United States spell words differently from people in Britain because of Webster's original
dictionary. Let me just give you a couple of examples-inBritain, words likecenter end inr-e. In the
United States, these words end ine-r. He also took the letteru from words likecolor. In the British
spelling, that word ends with the letterso-u-r, but in the American spelling, it ends witho-r.
Still, Webster did not go as far in revising spelling as his friend Benjamin Franklin
wanted him to. Franklin wanted to drop all silent letters from words. The word wrong would have
been spelledr-o-n-g, and the wordlove would have been spelledl-o-v.

10.According to the speaker, when did Webster graduate from Yale University?
11.What is Noah Webster mainly remembered for today?
12.Which of the following is a spelling that Benjamin Franklin would have approved of?

Mini-Test3:Mini-Talks
CD 5, TR 1
Questions 1-3: Listen to the following radio talk.

F2: If you're too busy to brush your teeth after every meal, and you sometimes forget to
use dental floss, you'll be glad to know that, in the near future, you may be able to have healthier
teeth thanks to microphages. What are microphages? They're tiny viruses that attack and destroy
bacteria. Soon, they may be used to fight tooth decay if genetic engineers can develop a
specialized type of phage to attack only those microbes that are harmful to the teeth.
These microphages could be used in toothpaste or mouthwash. Once in the mouth, they
would consume bacteria that breed on the surface of teeth. The advantage of microphages is that
they are absolutely harmless to humans. They attack only one specific bacterium and have no
known side effects.

1.What is the main topic of this talk?

2.According to the speaker, which of the following can be said about microphages?
3.The use of microphages as described by the speaker depends on a development in which of the
following fields?

CD 5, TR 2
Questions 4-8: Listen to a talk given at an orientation session.

F1: Hi, everyone. My name is Beth Sinclair, and I'm director of Campus Food Services. I'd like to
join the previous speakers in welcoming you to Brooks College, and I want to give you some
information on a very basic subject – staying well fed while you're getting your education. .
Now most of you will be purchasing meal tickets soon if you haven't already. You should
be aware that there are two plans available. Plan A, which is a little more expensive, allows you to
have three meals a day six days a week. With Plan B, you get two meals a day, your choice of
breakfast and dinner or lunch and dinner. So, once again, Plan A is three meals a day, except on
Sunday, and Plan B is two meals. On Sunday evenings, everyone's on their own, because all the
dormitory cafeterias are closed. Food Services does operate some restaurants then, such as the
Tiger's Lair over by the stadium or the Bengal Grill at the Student Center, but these restaurants
don't take meal tickets. Of course, you can always eat at one of the restaurants near campus.
Now say you're living in Donahue Hall and you have a friend over in Cooper Village.
Can you eat with your friend? Sure, because a meal ticket is good at any cafeteria on campus. Just
remember to bring your Student ID card as well as your meal ticket. Oh, and what if you have a
friend living off campus who wants to eat with you one night? That's fine too. One-timemeal
tickets are available at a very reasonable price. But remember, you may not sell or give your meal
ticket to any other person.
 Just one last note about the food in the dorms. Some people have the idea that all dorm
food is bland and tastes the same. That may even have been true here at Brooks College until a few
years ago. But these days we go out of our way to serve fresh, tasty, healthy food. We offer a great
variety of dishes to choose from, including many

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international dishes, and you can always go back for seconds. So, we're looking forward to seeing
you at mealtimes, and bring your appetite.

4.According to the speaker, how are Plan A and Plan B different?

5.Which of the following is closed on Sunday evenings?
6.Which of the following must a student bring to meals in addition to a meal ticket?
7.According to the speaker, which of the following is not permitted?
8.According to the speaker, how have the dormitory cafeterias changed in recent years?

CD 5, TR 3
Questions 9-12: Listen to a talk given at a zoo.

M1: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the City Zoological Gardens' newest exhibit,
World of Darkness. Not too many years ago, zoo visitors were unable to observe the behavior of
nocturnal animals because these creatures are active during the night and generally sleep during
the day, when the zoo is open to visitors. But in the 1960's, zookeepers at the Bronx Zoo in New
York City found a solution to this problem and developed the system that we now utilize in our
exhibit. The animals' habitats are lit with white light at night. The animals think the white light is
daylight, so of course, they go to sleep. During the day, their habitats are lit with red light. The
animals can barely detect this light. But the red light enables visitors to observe these animals
going about their normal nocturnal activities. So enjoy your visit to the World of Darkness and
enjoy observing these fascinating creatures of the night. And remember, next month is the grand
opening of World Down Under, a new exhibit of Australian marsupials. Please join us for that
event.

9.Who is the probable audience for this talk?

10.Which of the following does the speaker imply about nocturnal animals exhibited before the
1960's?
11.According to the speaker, why are red lights used to light nocturnal animals' habitats?
12.What will the audience for this talk probably do next?

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