Section A
11. M: Excuse me! The shirt is not the size I want. I thought it was a 40, but I found it was a 38. Would you please
change it for me?
W." Of course, sir.
Q: Where is this conversation most probably taking place?
12. M: It’s been pouring for three days now. I begin to wonder if it’ll ever stop.
W: And tomorrow is gonna be my day at the beach. But if it doesn’t clear up by then, I’ll just have to forget about
that.
Q: What does the woman imply?
13. M: Excuse me, has there been an emergency?
W: Oh, no sir. There has just been a storm so the plane will leave a little later this afternoon.
Q: What do we learn about the flight?
14. W: Professor Black was so strange today.
M: I noticed that, too. He was talking so quietly and then not giving us any homework at all. Can you believe that?
Q: What can be inferred about Professor Black?
15. W: Hey, don’t forget to bring that book back fi’om the library on your way home.
M: Oh, thanks for reminding me. I am on my way.
Q: What will the man probably do next?
16. M: I’m having trouble fitting into my jeans. Looks like I’ll have to get some new ones.
W: Oh, you wouldn’t do that if you just cut down on what you eat.
Q: What does the woman imply the man should do?
17. W: What a wonderful view! Could you take a picture of me with the flowers in the background?
M: I am sorry, I just ran out of film.
Q: What does the man imply?
18. M: I’m not sure what I’m in a mood for. Pizza or a hamburger? They are both really good here.
W: The movie starts in an hour and we still have to get there and park. So just make a decision.
Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?
Now you’ll hear two long conversations.
Conversation One
W: Hi, Kevin. Your roommate told me that I could find you in the TV lounge. What are you doing here?
M: What does it look like I am doing?
W: Well, it looks like you are watching television. But we have a linear algebra mid-term tomorrow, so I thought you’d be studying for it and may be I can study with you.
M: Oh, well, I was just taking a break. This linear algebra stuff gives me a headache if I work on it too long.
W: I know what you mean. I’ve been working on it for three hours through it already. I’m beginning to go cross. I’d been theorizing at the sample problems. I just don’t get some of them.
M: But I can’t believe you are coming to me. I mean you do know what I got on the last test, don’t you?
W: Yeah, I know. You told me. l just thought two heads might be better than one.
M: Yeah, that’s a nice idea. But, you know, I wish I knew that person in our class who got a hundred on the last test.
She didn’t miss a Q. Umm, was it Elizabeth?
W: Oh yeah, Elizabeth! She is a friend of mine. She’d be a big help right now. Why don’t I give her a call?
M: What? At this hour? It’s already ten thirty . I don’t wanna impose on her.
W: Yeah, I guess you are right. But you know what, she owes me a big favor. Let’s at least give her a call and see what she says. Maybe going over some of the problems with us would help her review the material.
M: It’s worth a try.
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. What are the speakers mainly discussing?
20. Why is the man watching television?
21. Why is the man surprised that the woman wants to study linear algebra with him?
22. Why doesn’t the man want to call Elizabeth?
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