I. Listening Comprehension

Section A

Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.

1. A. The beach was closed as planned.

B. She doesn't enjoy going to the beach.

C. There wasn't enough food at the barbecue.

D. They didn't have the barbecue due to the weather.

2. A. The doctor can see the man this week.

B. Appointments must be made two weeks in advance.

C The man should call back on Friday.

D. The doctor cancelled his appointments on Friday.

3. A. The woman will have enough sleep this weekend.

B. The woman should type the reports in the morning.

C. The woman should rest before she begins typing.

D. The woman will have to work day and night.

4. A. The man missed the turn.   B. They need to turn up as planned.

C. She doesn't know where State Street is.  D. There was no left turn at the last crossing.

5. A. He wants to recopy his notes.  B. He has already seen the movie.

C. He wishes he could go to the movie.  D. He plans to go to the movie tomorrow.

6. A. She prefers big bills when traveling.  B. She’d rather take a credit card than cash.

C. It’s convenient to have cash on hand.  D. Credit cards don't fit in her wallet.

7. A. Professor Brown hasn't finished grading the exams.

B. She doesn’t think Professor Brown will give an exam.

C. Exams are usually given during the last week of classes.

D. Professor Brown probably won’t change the exam date.

8. A. They must buy something for her brother.

B. There aren’t many posters to choose from

C. She wants the man to see the poster she bought.

D. They promised to meet her brother at the gift shop.

9. A. He takes delight in fishing.  B. He gets on well with Susan.

C. He loves talking with Susan's father.  D. He met Susan's parents last weekend.

10. A. She’d like to recommend a magazine to the man.

B. She’s been sitting in the waiting room too long.

C. Dr. Smith isn’t a good choice for the man.

D. She’s never been treated by Dr. Smith.