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TÀI LIỆU LUYỆN THI TOEFL

COLLECTION OF 57

TOEFL TESTS SHORT CONVERSATIONS

-SCRIPTS - NGUYỄN ĐÌNH LUYỆN

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08 - 1995

1 Do you want to go on a trip with us to Florida this spring?

It will cost about $300 a person

$300 I think I’m just

What can be inferred about the man?

2 My watch stopped again And I just got a new battery

Why don't you take it to Smith's Jewelry They can check it for

you And they're pretty reasonable

What does the man mean?

3 We're going to change our meeting from Monday to

Tuesday

It's all the same to me

4 We plan to go to the beach after class Want to come?

I'd love to But Prof Jones want to speak with me

What will the woman probably do?

5 Janet sounded worried about her grades

But she's getting As & Bs, isn't she?

What does the man imply about Janet?

6 You look great since you've been taking those exercises

classes

Thanks I've never felt better in my life

What does the man imply?

7 I had a hard time getting through this novel

I know how you feel Who can remember the names of 35

different characters

What does the woman imply?

8 That's a long line Do you think there'll be any tickets left?

I doubt it Guess we'll wind up going to the second show

What does the woman mean?

9 This course in much too hard for me

Sorry you decided to take it, huh?

What does the man ask the woman?

10 Are you going home for winter vacation?

I'd agreed to stay on here as a research assistant

What can be inferred about the woman?

12 How wonderful you won the scholarship Can you believe it?

No It's almost too good to be true

13 Excuse me Prof Davidson But I was hoping to talk to you about my class project for economics

I have a class in a few minutes Why don't you come to see

me during office hours tomorrow?

When will the woman discuss her project with Prof Davidson?

14 How are you feeling?

The stuff the nurse gave me seemed to have helped But it's making me awfully drowsy

15 Bill Smith has volunteered to write a summary of the proposals we've agreed on

Will I have a chance to review it?

What does the woman want to know?

16 Why don't you wear that yellow shirt that your sister gave

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you for your birthday

I love that shirt But it's missing two buttons

17 How many classes do you have today?

Just one From 3 till 6

18 Our football team didn't play very well

That's true But at least we won the game

19 This has been an unusually cool summer

Uh huh! I actually had to get out my wool sweaters in August

20 I got some bad news today The store where I work in

laying off staff

Are they going to let you go?

What does the woman want to know?

21 I'd like to pick this film up by 4 tomorrow afternoon

I can have it for you at 2 if you like

What does the woman say about the film?

22 I talked to Philip today and he said he'd be coming to the

party

Oh, so he can come after all

What can be inferred about Philip?

23 Gary insists on buying the food for the picnic

That's pretty generous But shouldn't we at least offer to

share the expense?

What does the woman suggest they do?

24 How's the new job going?

Well I'm getting used to lots of new things But I wish the

supervisor would give me some feedback

25 Did Linda ever finish that introductory chapter?

I'm not sure She's spent hours on end rewriting it

What does the man imply about Linda?

26 The supermarket down the street is selling everything half

price because they are going out of business

Sounds like an ideal time to stock up on coffee

27 Have you heard anything about the new professor?

Just that she's no pushover

What does the man say about the professor?

28 I need to get a copy of my birth certificate

Sorry But we can only accept requests by mail now

29 When is the earliest flight from Washington to New York? There's a shuttle at six And if that's full, there's another at 7 What does the man mean?

30 How do you like to help me plan the refreshments for the astronomy club meeting tomorrow night?

Sure Let's be careful not to overdo it though Last time we had enough for 3 clubs put together

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1995 – 10

1 How is your paper coming along?

My typewriter is broken

2 Have you tried Susan's apple-pie?

I got the last piece And it was out of this world

3 If you're staying late, will you be sure to look up the office

when you leave?

Ok I hope I won't be more than an hour

4 Nancy really wants to ski on Thursday

Yes, but she can't Can she?

What does the man say about Nancy?

5 Let me help you with those packages

Thanks But it is only 3 quarters of a block

What does the woman tell the man?

6 Did you know that Arthur has three brothers living on three

different continents?

He must get in incredible phone bill every month

What does the woman imply about Arthur?

7 This calculator isn't working right

I think you've got the battery in upside down

8 We should buy a good guide book and study it before our

trip to Montreal

We could But they're so overpriced What about the library?

9 I always want a little something to eat about this time of

day

So do I Let's have a snack now and then have a light lunch

later

What are the speakers discussing?

10 I've just been over to my friend Tom's new apartment It's much bigger than my place

But more expensive I bet

11 Could you mail these letters for me please?

More letters? Your friends are going to be very happy to hear from you

What does the man imply about the woman?

12 Does Prof Ford always come to class?

Is ice cold?

What does the man imply about Prof Ford?

13 Would you have some time this week to go over these questions with me?

How does tomorrow sound?

14 Hey? John! John!

Save your breath He's out of earshot

15 You only have water to serve your guests?

This isn't just water This is imported mineral water

16 I see a new bookstore has just opened on Main street/

It may be a new store But the books are far from new What does the man mean?

17 Alice has been spending a lot of time at the library lately Well She's got a paper due and two final exams next week What has Alice probably been doing?

18 It's going to cost a fortune to get my car fixed

Why don't you just trade it in for a new one?

What does the man suggest the woman do?

19 Winter is over at last Time to pack up my gloves and boots

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I've been waiting for this for months

20 How did the game go the other night? Did your team with?

Are you kidding? That would be a first

21 Danis told us he likes to play cards

But we've invited him three times and he hasn't come once

What can be inferred about Danis?

22 I invited my class home for coffee

In this tiny place?

23 Excuse me; I don't understand why flight 213 has been

delayed The weather seems fine now

I'm afraid New York got three times as much snow as we did

here It should be clear by morning though

24 Take a look at this gift catalog Maybe we can find

something to get Janet for her new house

OK But remember we can't afford a lot

25 Are you still waiting for Bob?

I don't know why I bother The store will be closed by the

time we got there

26 Would you like to come with us for coffee a little later?

I'm off caffeine medical restriction

27 Mary seems surprised that she got a research grant

Well, she should have been, everybody knows that she's

brilliant

28 Mind if I leave my umbrella here in the hallway?

Not at all But first shake it off outside, would you?

29 According to this article, the former boxing champ is going

to try again He's coming out of the retirement for the third time

Is a comeback at this age at all likely?

What does the man imply about the former box champion?

30 Don't you think Prof Morrison's test was too difficult? Well, I must admit I had been expecting more than just passing grade in biology

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1995 - 12

1 A: It’s a beautiful day today Want to go roller-skating?

B: Any other time will be great But today I’m working on a

paper

2 A: I though you said you are going to call me last week

about that car I’m selling

B: Oh, I’m so sorry It completely slipped my mind

3 A: Before we go to the movie theater, I have to stop at the

bank and get some money

B: Don’t worry about that This is my treat

4 A: How did you like the concert? I found it really moving

B: I love classical music But that conductor seemed a bit

inexperienced

5 A: I can’t find Elm Drive anywhere on this map I don’t

think there is any such street

B: It’s probably in the new part of town We’ll have to call for

directions

What can be inferred from the conversation?

6 A: You seem cheerful today

B: It’s nice to see the sun for a change

7 A: I can’t believe that Prof Lawrence is going to retire

B: He’s still going to lead a graduate seminar on each

semester though

8 A: We’re having all kinds of troubles finding a new

apartment for next year What about you?

B: My roommate and I decided that this year we’d stay put What does the man mean?

9 A: I fixed the window, painted the bookcase and repaired the desk and chair

B: Been busy, haven’t you?

What does the woman imply about the man?

10 A: Want to go to the library now, Betty?

B: How about an hour or so?

What does Betty mean?

11 A: Excuse me Your menu has so many salads Could you recommend something?

B: I think you will find that the chef salad is particularly good The dressing is made with fresh apples

What will the man probably do next?

12 A: If this weather keeps up, I’m going to have to buy a warmer coat

B: Sounds like a good idea Spring is still a long way off, you know

13 A: I’m so frustrated We’re supposed to do our assignments for statistics on the computer But the ones on the student center are always tied up

B: I know what you mean I’m looking forward to the day when I can afford to get my own

14 A: Ted, would you be interested in serving on the membership committee this year?

B: Uhm, can I get back to you on that?

What will the man probably do?

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15 A: Larry got a very high mark on this lab report

B: How he managed that is a mystery to me

16 A: I heard you went to Colorado skiing over winter break

B: It was the most fun I’ve had in years

17 A: I really thought I’d win the match

B: Oh, well, better luck next time, Harry

18 A: I’m going to the store Need anything?

B: Well, I am low on laundry detergent

19 A: Have you heard? There is going to be a history exam

next Friday

B: Just what I need Another test to study for

20 A: Sam’s voice sounds awful I could barely hear him

B: Yes, he’s got a terrible sore throat The doctor said he

shouldn’t even attempt to whisper

What does the woman imply about Sam?

21 A: If I’m not mistaken, your birthday is coming up Has

your brother sent you anything?

B: Not yet He never forgets though

22 A: I haven’t studied much French

B: Why worry We have a vacation coming up soon and you’ll

have a lot of time

23 A: Everyone’s raving about the new film at the center

theater

B: Yeah, I hear it’s quite something

What is the attitude of the speakers toward the film?

24 A: I feel so energetic since I started that aerobics class B: Yeah, I am jealous I’ve got to get into shape

25 A: It’s raining again

B: This makes it four days in a row Do you think it’ll ever stop? What does the woman mean?

26 A: I heard Dan twisted his ankle during basketball practice yesterday

B: I guess that explains why I saw him at the clinic

What can be inferred about Dan?

27 A: You seem on edge this morning

B: I have to give a presentation in class this afternoon

28 A: It says here the next train is due in at 6:30

B: I know, but I don’t know whether I can make that one I’d rather call you from the station than have you waiting around for an hour

29 A: I don’t know why we haven’t heard anything from Jane about Sunday

B: We’ve been in and out all week Maybe we should try calling her

What does the man imply about Jane?

30 A: What a gorgeous jacket! It must’ve cost a fortune

B: Not at all It’s a hand-me-down

What does the man say about the jacket?

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1996-01

1 It's such a nice day Why don't we have lunch outside?

OK Bur let's find someplace that's not too noisy

2 Look at the time I'm going to miss my bus

Don't worry I'll drive you to the stop And if the us has already left

I can get you to your apartment

3 Can you recommend a hotel in New York?

Well, I can think of several What's your budget like?

4 Any messages for me?

Someone did call But there was so much static I couldn't make out

what he was saying

5 Didn't George give a great speech?

Are you serious?

6 Can I open a checking account here?

I'm sorry You'll have to step over to the manager's desk

7 Now that I've finished my exams I'm going to relax and go to a

movie tonight

Lucky you! I've still got two finals to take

8 It's very nice of you to give me your tickets for the play

Please Don't mention it I'm going to be out of town this weekend

anyway

9 I almost forgot I still owe you ten dollars from the other night

Do you have change for a twenty?

Oh Not at the moment Let's just straighten it out some other

time

10 Hey! What happened to all that food we bought? The refrigerator is empty

My little brother with a big appetite was here He really combed these out

11 I'm taking Prof Bam's course next semester Anything I need to know about it?

If I were you I'll take careful notes Her exams are based on her lectures

What advice does the man give the woman?

12 I'm glad you finally decided to go skiing with us next week

I still have to get my supervisor to agree to it

13 Did you see the college newspaper? They did a story on our voter registration campaign

I did Maybe it'll spark some interest on campus Without more volunteers we'll never meet our goal

14 Have you net the new sales manager yet?

We've been introduced about three times, he seems a little forgetful What can be inferred about the sales manager?

15 Excuse me, but do you happen to have some change for the paring meter?

No But if you go into the restaurant you'll probably be able to change a dollar bill

What does the woman want to do?

16 I am going to tell that neighbor of mine to turn down that music once and for all

I see why you are angry But I've always found that the polite route

is the most effective

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17 I love your new sofa But why don't you put it over there under

the window?

Oh, but the plants are doing well on the table there

18 At the rate of its being used, the copier is not going to make it

through the rest of the year

The year? It's supposed to be good for five

What does the woman say about the copier?

19 I've been invited to a dinner party at Janet's Do you think

should bring something?

You could pick up a cake Chocolate is her favorite

What does the woman suggest the man do?

20 I'm sorry I missed your soccer game But I had the flu

Don't worry about it We couldn't have played worse

21 Do you feel like watching the evening news?

You ought to stay away from me I have a bad could and wouldn't

want you to catch it

22 Hew! It's a real scorcher today

And the forecasters are saying there is no end in sight

23 Uh-uh Look I'm going to be a little late for class I hope Prof

Clark does start on time today

Are you kidding? You can set your watch by the start of his class

What can be inferred about Prof Clark?

24 Are you keeping count on the news from home since you've

been here?

I've been getting weekly updates

25 Well, what did you think of the theater director?

You mean Emily Thompson? She was away attending a conference What does the man mean?

26 That movie was awful And yet it got such great reviews

It was hardly worth the price of admission

27 I'm just looking for bike that will me get to the library and back With the roll of the way they are you'll need a sturdy one

28 I'll take this suit It fits me really well And while I amend it I like the shirt and the tie too

We have some nice socks that match

29 Sorry I didn't see you on the news

Yeah And it's not likely they are going to rebroadcast it anytime soon

30 The science exhibit is opening today You are coming with me this afternoon, aren't you?

I have too much work to do for tomorrow

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1996 – 01 – NA

1 A: It looks like we won’t have enough time to do all we wanted to

B: Who says we won’t? Let’s get going

2 A: Why you always insist on wearing blue?

B: Because it suits me

3 A: Can you believe I just had to pay 30 bucks for a hair cut in

Santerbale?

B: You should try the saloon where I go It’s only 15 But it takes a

while to get an

appointment

4 A: Just as Sarah was opening the present I realized the camera

wasn’t working

B: What a shame!

5 A: Can you help me? I don’t know where I am on this map And I

don’t know where

the new student orientation is

B: I think it’s on Hospers Hall I’m heading that way now

6 A: I’ve just seen the X-rays and your teeth looked just fine

B: I see Then there is nothing to worry about after all

How does the man probably feel now?

7 A: That’s a great sweater I’ve never seen anything like it before

B: You think so? My grandmother made it for me years ago but this

is the first time I

dear to wear it in public

8 A: Larry was really angry during the meeting

B: Yes I’m not going to approach him until he cools off

9 A: Not many people came to the literary club meeting last night

B: Last night? I’ve written down next Thursday

10 A: Do you believe I was up before 8 this morning?

B: Before 8? My first class starts at 8 and I have an-hour long commute

11 A: The heat must’ve gone off in the building It’s freezing in here

B: Shouldn’t we call and report this?

What does the man suggest they do?

12 A: Caroline, let’s go out for dinner tonight

B: Want another fish dinner, do you?

13 A: I can’t believe this I’m leaving for San Diego tomorrow and I haven’t even started

B: Why don’t you order through the mail the way I do?

15 A: I wish I haven’t hurt Mary’s feelings like that You know I’ve never meant to

B: The great thing about Mary is that she doesn’t hold the grudge

By tomorrow she’ll look forgotten all about it

What does the man say about Mary?

16 A: Are you ok? You are all out of breath

B: I was running late this morning and had to rush to get here for the meeting

17 A: That visiting economist is speaking tonight But Dr Johnson doesn’t seem to

think much of him

B: That’s because Dr Johnson comes from an entirely different school of thought

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What does the woman imply about the visiting economist?

18 A: I sew some of your printings at the student’s art exhibit

They are great

B: Thanks I feel as though I have come a long way

19 A: These books are two weeks overdue How much is the fine

for late returns?

B: You are in luck There is a moratorium this week on fines We’re

trying to

encourage returns

20 A: This package has to be hand-delivered to the Millar Company

before 10:00

B: I’m on my way

21 A: The band’s just getting warmed up Do you have to leave

already?

B: Well, I really ought to I have an early class

22 A: The print in this telephone directory is so small I can’t even

read the number I

want

B: Let me get my glasses I know I won’t be any use without them

23 A: I’d love to come to your barbeque on Saturday But my

cousin is arriving from

California that day

B: That’s no problem The more the merrier

24 A: I can never tell if it’s Lisa or Gale on the phone Their voices

are so similar

B: That’s about the only thing they have in common for sisters

25 A: If anybody wants tickets for Saturday’s game, let me know

My roommate has tow

she can’t use

B: What is she asking?

What does the man want to know?

26 A: Those are great sneakers Were they very expensive?

B: I never could’ve bought them if the shoe store wasn’t having a big sale

27 A: My new camera is supposed to be completely automatic But look at these

pictures

B: Next time, try having the light at your back as you shot

28 A: I’m counting on my library science professor to get me a job

in the cataloging department this summer

B: I’m not sure it’s up to him

What does the woman imply about the man’s professor?

29 A: Have you finished with today’s paper?

B: Help yourself I’m still working on yesterday’s

30 A: Is John registered for biochemistry next semester?

B: I’m not sure As far as I know, he hasn’t taken all the prerequisites yet

What does the woman imply about John?

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1996-05

1 Would you like some milk in your coffee?

Please

2 Could you help bother me plan a surprise party for Meg?

Sure What can I do?

3 Let's jog for another mile

I'll try But I'm running out of steam

4 Should we call Marsha and tell her about the meeting?

I'm not sure It's up to you

5 I can't seem to solve this problem

Neither can I

What does the woman say about the problem?

6 Hello I'm calling to see of the summer position you advertised in

the paper Is it still available?

Uh, yes Certainly When could you come to the office for an

interview?

7 It took me five days to drive down to Florida

Five days? I could've walked there in less time

8 Excuse me, did anybody find a black umbrella after the last show?

I left it under my chair

As a matter of fact, we did Check it at the ticket counter That's

where we turn it the lost-and-found items

9 I spent the whole weekend totally absorbed in this biography

And you still haven't finished reading it?

What can be inferred about the biography?

10 You haven't phoned Harry yet, have you?

As a matter of fact, I have

11 I can't seem to find my photo album

I think Mary is looking at it in the living room

12 Did you hear that Mitchell turned down that job?

Yeah The hours were convenient, but she wouldn't have been able

to make ends meet

What does the man say about Mitchell?

13 Is there a bus I can get to the station?

There is But you can't rely on it I can give you a ride if you can wait while I put these things

away

What is the woman going to do?

14 I hate memorizing vocabulary

Well, it's part of learning a second language so there not whole at all you can do about it

15 Have you had a chance to wear your new shirt yet?

That reminds me I've been meaning to exchange it to a larger size What does the man imply about the shirt?

16 Did you tell Carl that the concert starts at eight?

I've tried several times, but the line's been busy

17 I had the brown paper and the string Could you hand me the tape and the scissors please?

Sure Here they are But remember all this has to be weighted before it goes to

What is the man probably doing?

18 Andrew likes his new place But he is not too happy about all

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the noise

What did he expect? He is right next to the airport

19 I don't remember exactly what the lab hours are But they are

posted on the door

I just checked that schedule and it says that the lab opens at ten

But it's all locked up

What can be inferred about the lab?

20 The subway is running behind schedule, and traffic is backed up

for blocks I don't know if we'll make the 7:15 show

It's a beautiful night Let's try to get there on foot And if we don't

make it Let's just have dinner near the theater

21 We've been working on this proposal for so long that my eyes

are starting to blur

Why don't we get out of here? We can wrap it up later

22 That was really an interesting piece of music How did you find

out about it?

They played it in the classical station last week

What does the man say about the music?

23 I spent the whole weekend working on that chemistry

assignment

Don't tell me I have to do the whole thing tonight

24 Come to the movies with us Everyone needs to take a break

once in a while

I guess I might as well I've been studying so long I can hardly

concentrate

25 Pete's really out of it these days

Yeah I know Ever since he met Ann, he's been in another world

What does the woman imply about Pete?

26 Look at all those cars lined up for the ferry There must be forty ahead of us

Yeah I think it's going to be a while

27 I thought Pam said the math test wasn't until Monday

Ellen, you should know better than to take Pam's words for anything

What does the man imply about Pam?

28 So far the clubs are about three hundred dollars in the red, and

we still have four months to before membership renewal

Well, we may have to raise our dues

29 I hear they hire two more students to work in the mall room They are just a little short of a full staff man

30 Fred is off to the golf course again

You would think he was practicing for the championship

What does the woman imply about Fred?

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1996-08

1

I'm really exhausted, but I don't want to miss that documentary

that comes on at eleven

If I were you I'd skip it We both have to get up early tomorrow

and anyway I've heard it's not that exciting

What does the man imply the woman should do?

2

You've certainly been reading that one page for a long time now

Well, I'm being tested on it tomorrow

The university bookstore opens at 9 in the morning

Oh, dear I need a textbook for my eight o'clock class today

5

I've been waiting all week for this concert The philharmonic is

supposed to be excellent and with our student discount the

tickets will be really cheap

Uh-uh, I'm afraid I left my student ID in my other purse

6

Sarah, did you have a chance to buy that new novel you wanted?

No, but I had Doris get it for me

What does Sarah say about the novel?

7

My parents are coming to see our apartment this weekend

Looks as if I'd better lend you my vacuum cleaner then

8

Those packages took forever to arrive

But they did arrive, didn't they?

What does the man say about the packages?

9

My math assignment's due tomorrow morning and I haven't even started it yet

I'll miss you at the party tonight

10

I need to find a new roommate

So John's going to California after all

11

Bill has only been on the job a week and already he's acting like

he is the boss

He's not going to last long with that attitude

12

There is a great antique show at the grand auditorium Let's go see it this evening

I have worked really hard all day long

Would it be there for a while?

12

Would you like to come to Janet's surprise party tomorrow night? I'm going to a concert tomorrow I wish I could be in 2 places at once

14

You know, every time I talk to Mary I get the feeling she's been critical of me

Don't you think you are overreacting a bit?

Pam says she likes art museums

Bust she doesn't often visit them, does she?

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What does the woman imply about Pam?

17

How long has it been since you saw Becky?

I bumped into her at the market just last week

18

The forecast is for a severe winter Are you prepared?

Hardly I'm waiting for the next sale to get a down jacket

19

Do you know what year Thomas was born?

Don't ask me I'm not good with dates

20

I think I'll add that information to my paper

You really should check it out in you reference book

21

I heard you had a barbecue down at the beach How did it go?

It poured We had to postpone it again

22

I have an appointment with Dr Stevens at 3 o'clock tomorrow

But something's come up I'd like to reschedule Uh, any chance I

can get in by the end of this week?

Well, we just had a cancellation for Friday After that, the doctor

will be out of the office for 2 weeks

23

I have to type all these reports by Monday morning

There goes your sleep this weekend

24

This should be State Street up here on the left

It's not I think you should've turned left at the last intersection

Did you get traveler's checks to take on your vocation?

Yeah It sure beat carrying around a wallet for big bills

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1996-10

1 I want to play tennis tomorrow but I didn't bring my racket

with me this evening

Do you have one I could borrow?

I do but It has a broken

2 I thought this shirt was a great deal but I washed it once and

it shrunk so much that I can't wear it

Some bargain You should ask for a refund

3 I broke my ankle last Tuesday And now I have to be on

crutches for six weeks

I'm sorry to hear that Is there anything I can do for you?

4 Why didn't you call me last night like you were supposed to?

I did your line was busy

5 Sue, would you like a sandwich or something?

Oh, please don't bother I can get something later

6 This report is due tomorrow Would you be able to work on it

with me tonight?

Unfortunately I have another commitment

7 I wonder where the books I ordered are I expected to receive

the package several days ago

Maybe you'd better check it with the company They could be

temporarily out of stock

8 I just have to type this last page and then I'm through

By then I'll be done too

9 Did you read the editorial in the paper about the mayor's speech?

I sure did But I think they twisted the meaning of what he said What does the man say of the editorial?

10 Why do we go to see a movie tonight? A good comedy might cheer you up

I would But I the reason that I've been so down is all this work I have to do

11 I'd like to try to sell some of my textbooks from the last semester

You and a few hundred other people

12 Could I talk to you for a minute about the discrepancy I found in this graph?

I'm kind of in the middle of things right now

13 Do you know if George is coming to the meeting?

Oh, no I was supposed to tell that he is sick and can't come What does the man mean?

14 Dick, please don't tie up the phone I need to make a call I'll be off in a minute

What will the man do?

15 Saliy says we should meet her in the park at noon

I thought we were meeting at the library

What do the speakers disagree about?

16 I'm sort of upset with my brother He hasn't answered either

of my letters

Well, just remember how hectic your freshman year was

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Give him a chance to get settled

17 I wonder what this new flavor of ice cream tastes like?

I tried it last week If I were you, I would stick with an old

favorite

18 Pete had hoped to have his apartment painted by this time

But he hasn't started yet, has he?

What does the woman imply about Pete?

19 You don't believe in diet, do you?

There is nothing wrong with them but they have to combine with

exercise to do any good

20 I'm amazed that you still haven't gotten to know your

neighbors

They tend to keep to themselves

21 Joe, could you please help me straighten the rug? I'll move it

while you lift up this side of the desk

Sure Oh, just a minute The lamp is still on it

22 I had to stand in line at the bank for about half an hour

There were only two tellers open

That's where you and I differ I would've gone back another time

23 I was touched that our neighbor brought over a dish when

we moved in

Yeah Mrs Smith really goes out of her way for others

What can be inferred about Mrs Smith?

24 Where are you up to now?

To meet a friend to come in on the subway

25 My company is flying me out to Hawaii on business next week

That's great Where are they putting you up?

26 It's good to see you, Mary How have you been?

Actually I have been feeling under the weather recently

27 It's a really nice apartment But the owners want two-month rent in advance and I just don't have it

Do you think it would help if they knew what a good tenant you are? You could get your landlord to write them a letter

28 Good morning, East Coast Data Process May I help you? Caroline? Oh, dear, I'm sorry, I thought I dialed Jack Easton; your number must be just above his in my address book

29 There's a nonstop train for Washington leaving here at 2:15 That will be faster than taking the one that leaves at 2:00 and it will give us time to get a bite to eat

30 Sorry about your report I didn't realize it was in that stack of papers

Don't worry about it Luckily I saved a copy on my computer What can be inferred from the conversation?

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1996 - 12

1

I'm sure glad that today's physics class's over, what did you think of

the lecture?

I was lost, I couldn't follow a word Prof Smith said

2

So I told Jane you'd get back to her before you got the concert tickets

Ok, I'll give her a call as soon as I finish my sociology paper

What will the man probably do first?

3

Excuse me, do you mind if I borrow that newspaper for a little bit

I'm sorry, but it doesn't belong to me

4

I hope I'll be able to find Fred's sister at the bus station, all I know is

that she's got brown hair

and blue eyes

I could go with you, I met her a couple of years ago

What does the man imply about Fred's sister?

5

There must be some mistake, I didn't order the baked flounder

I'm so sorry, that's right, you have the crab cakes I'll take care of it

right away

6 I haven't seen you at the student center all week, have you been

sick?

I've been overwhelmed with my history paper

7

I can give you a ride; I'm going home this weekend anyway Thanks,

but let me give you

some money for gas

What does the man want to do?

8

We thought we'd all go out for lunch today Can you be ready to leave

at one o'clock

I have to pick up my car and do a couple of errands I'll just come

straight to the restaurant

What will the woman do?

9

Are your allergies acting up again? I thought your doctor gave you

medication for that last week

He did, but so far, it isn't helping much I'm going to have to go back

to try to get it changed

10

Could I possibly get a copy of your most recent catalog?

I'm sorry, but we are all out right now, If you give me your name and address, I make sure

you'll get one when some new ones come in

11

Have you seen the new pottery Lisa's made for the student's exhibition?

I know, she really outdid herself this time

12

Could you turn down your stereo a bit, I really can't concentrate on

my book

Why didn't you just say so?

13

I can't believe we have another lab report due so soon Dr Rodgers must think that we don't

have any other classes

I know just what you mean, I'll be really pressed to get it done What does the man mean?

14

Those modern sculptures over there are really weird, don't you think?

I couldn't stand them either at first, but now I rather like them What does the woman imply?

15

I need to do something to improve my spoken Italian as quickly as possible

Doesn't the community college offer something?

16

What, you are going to the hairdressers again? seems like you just had a haircut

You kidding, it's been over a month

17

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You can't even see the people's faces in these pictures It's strange,

I'm sure there was enough light in the room

You know what, I bet you were using films for outdoor pictures You

need film for taking pictures indoors

18

Look at the delicious sandwiches, John's really going all out this time

Just wait until you see the dessert

19

Did you have to do anything special to use the rare book collection

I just had to tell them a day ahead of time what I needed

What did the woman probably do?

20

I didn't catch what Prof Burke said about calculators

Well, she said we'll be doing a lot about statistics in the class, so they

should really come in handy

21

I haven't seen George all day

Have you checked the lab, I wouldn't be surprised if he slept there

What does the woman imply about

22

The coat you tried on was really nice, and reasonably priced

I'd bought it right away if they had had it in my size

23

Saturday my husband and I are going to visit his mother, how about

you?

I'm going to fix some loose shutters on my house, now that the

weather is a little warmer

24

I'm trying to talk Jane out of studying abroad next semester

That's a lost cause, You know Jane when she has her heart on

something

25

I'm really not interested in seeing that film

But it has won so many awards

26

I thought the doctor said you should stay off your foot until the swelling goes down

She did It just makes me uncomfortable to ask my friend to wait on

me all the time

27

I came in here to get something from my briefcase, now I forgot what

I wanted

You were going to show me a newspaper article

28

The washing machine in our apartment is more than seventeen years old, and it worked just

fine until last night

You'll never be able to get parts for it It might be time to invest in a more recent model

What does the woman imply about the washing machine?

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1997 - 01

1

A: I invited your mother to lunch yesterday But she said she didn’t

have any free time

B: Yeah She’s just got a new job

2

A: The sound of all that traffic is driving me out of my mind

B: It is bad But the highway will reopen tomorrow Then we won’t

have all those cars passing by any more

B: No, thanks I just came back from the market myself

5

A: I’ve been running a mile every afternoon for the past month

But I still haven’t been able to lose more than a pound or two I

wander if this worth it

B: Oh, don’t give up now It always seems hard when you just

starting out

6 A: We’re having a part at our house on the weekend of the

thirtieth Would you like to join us?

B: That sounds like a lot of fun But I’ll need to check my calendar

A: Would you like to go to the movies with us tonight?

B: To the movies? Tonight’s the biggest concert of the year What does the man mean?

9

A: Did you pick up my books form Ron’s house?

B: Sorry It slipped my mind

10

A: Could you lend me your biology notes?

B: Do you think you’ll be able to make out my handwriting? What does the woman imply about the notes?

11

A:I just saw an ad on television that said men’s suits were on sale today and tomorrow at Conrad’s Men’s Wear

B: Great! That’s just what I’ve been waiting for

What does the man imply the woman should do?

14

A: Hi, Ann Where are you rushing off to?

B: I’m on my way to pick up the text for American history I’m in shock It’s going to be 65 bucks

15

A: Is Luis going to join us for a short break?

B: Yes, if she can tear herself away from her studies

What does the woman imply about Luis?

16

A: Here are two empty seats

B: Don’t you think these are too closed to the movie screen? What does the woman imply they should do?

17

A: I found a perfect book bag but I’m about 20 dollars short B: Don’t look at me I don’t get paid for another week

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18

A: I’m bored with the same food all the time Let’s try something

different Saturday night

B: How about an Italian place

19

A: What we need is a roommate who is neat and considerate

B: Let’s write that in the ad: neatness and consideration a must

What do the speakers hope to do?

20

A: These watches are outrageously expensive

B: You think they are bad? You should see the ones in the jewelry

B: Sure I just can’t believe you still want to work with me after I

messed up last time

22

A: Which game do you think is more difficult to learn, chess or

bridge?

B: They are like apples and oranges

23

A: I didn’t see your fellowship announced with the others

B: The dean’s still waiting on it He wants to see my grades from

this semester first

24

A: What on earth did you do to your eyes?

B: Oh, nothing It looks a lot worse than it feels

25

A: I decided to apply to grad school in engineering for next year

B: More school? I’m going into business for myself

What does the man plan to do?

A: I’m calling to check on the status of my TV

B: Well, the new parts have just come in so it should be ready by Friday

28

A: I didn’t know you play the clarinet You really sounded good B: Oh, could you hear me? I was practicing because, well, band try out next week

29

A: Dan’s talking about getting a cat from one of his relatives B: Yeah I hear his apartment building is about to lift the ban on pets

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1997 - 05

1 (C)

W: Thanks a lot This scarf will be perfect with my blue

jacket

M: Made a good choice, did I?

Q: What does the man mean?

2 (B)

W: My cousin Bob is getting married in California and I

can’t decide whether to go

M: It’s a long trip, but I think you’ll have a good time

Q: What does the man imply?

3 (B)

W: Excuse me, could you bring me a glass of water, please?

M: Sorry, but I am not a waiter

4 (A)

M: Got the time?

W: It is a little after ten

Q: What does the woman mean?

5 (D)

M: You did an excellent job on that presentation

W: Thanks, I put a lot of time into it

6 (A)

M: Are you ready to go jogging?

W: Almost I have to warm up first

7 (C)

W: I’ve been calling David for the past half hour, but I keep

getting a busy signal

W: Well, if you don’t get him soon, we’ll just have to go to

the movies without him

Q: Why are the women trying to call David?

8 (A)

M: If I don’t find my wallet pretty soon, I’m going to have

to report it stolen

W: Hold on Before you call campus security office, have

you checked your car, all your jacket pockets, everywhere?

Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?

M: Hello, I’d like two seats for the evening show

W: Sorry, but the performance’s already sold out Would you be interested in something later this week?

Q: What does the woman imply?

12 (D)

M: That leaking faucet is starting to get to me

W: What should we do about it?

Q: What does the woman want to know?

13 (B)

W: Could you please tell me where to find running shoes? M: Yeah They’d be on the second floor in sporting goods Q: Where is the conversation probably taking place?

W: The floor is awfully wet What happened?

M: No sooner had I got into the shower than the phone rang

16 (B)

W: Aren’t you leaving tomorrow for vacation? All packed and ready to go?

M: Not quite I still have to stop by the drugstore and get

my allergy prescription refilled

17 (C)

M: It’s so mild today Wanna go for a bike ride after your

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last class?

W: What’s the latest we could start My last class is a

chem-lab and it often runs late

18 (B)

M: I knew Laurie played the piano, but I didn’t know she

plays the guitar

W: Neither did I It seems she just picked it up on her own

over this summer

19 (D)

M: I heard that Partro-Electronics is going to be holding

interviews on campus next week

W: Yeah? What day? I’d like to talk to them and drop off

my resum

Q: What does the woman want to do?

20 (C)

W: You know, some TV channels have been rerunning a lot

of comedies from the sixties What do you think of those

old shows?

M: Not much, but then the new ones aren’t so great either

21 (A)

M: Janet, here’s the book you loaned me But I’m a bit

embarrassed Can’t seem to find the jacke for it

W: I would have ve never even noticed You are one of the

few people who actually return books to me

Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?

22 (D)

W: Did you hear if the debate team is going on to the state

competition or did they get eliminated?

M: Actually I haven’t been following their progress this year

23 (C)

M: I want to take comparative anatomy this year, but

according to the requirements, I have to take introductory

biology first

W: Ask your professors if you can take them

simultaneously All they can do is say No

Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?

24 (C)

M: If I can get Brian to pay back the money I lent him last week, I could get that new tennis racket

W: I hope you can have better luck than I did

25 (B)

W: I hear you are quite proficient on the violin

M: I’m pretty rusty after all these years

W: Have you visited the new exhibit?

M: Not yet, but it will be at the student center until June Q: What does the man imply?

28 (C)

M: I have to be at the dentist’s at seven thirty tomorrow morning

W: Then you won’t miss any classes

29 (C)

M: I’m taking up collections for the jazz band Would you like to give?

W: Just a minute while I get my wallet

Q: What will the woman probably do next?

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1997 - 08

1

A: You know the noise in my dorm has really gotten out of control

My roommate and

I can rarely get to sleep before midnight

B: Why don’t you take the problem up with the dorm supervisor?

2

A: That’s a nice computer you have

B: Now all I have to do is figure out how to use it

3

A: Your little nephew is growing by leaps and bounce

B: Yes He must be at least three feet tall already

What do the speakers say about the woman’s nephew?

4

A: Debra said she’s going to stay up all night studying for her exam

tomorrow morning

B: Wouldn’t she be better off getting a good night sleep so she’ll

feel fresh in the morning?

5

A: Did you pick up your letter at the post office?

B: No I got my roommate to do it

What happened to the letter?

A: Tom and I are having a party next week We wonder if you and

Joe would be free to join us

B: Sounds great But I’d better talk to Joe before we say yes

8

A: Hi I see you’re walking Where’s your bicycle today?

B: Oh, I bent the wheel yesterday so I had to take it to the shop

9

A: Joe took a taxi home alone ten minutes ago

B: I wonder why he didn’t wait for me to go with him

10

A: I hear you older sister is on the Olympic team and on the honor’s

list She must be quite a person

B: She sure is I’ve always looked up to her

What does the man say about his sister?

11

A: What a morning! My train usually takes 45 minutes, but today it

took me over an hour to get to campus

B: I saw signs in the station that construction will be going on for

the next three months

12

A: On my way up to your office I found this briefcase in the

elevator What do you think I should do?

B: Take it to the receptionist The lost-and-found box’s there

13

A: Could you please tell me where I can find a CD by the Beetles? B: Sure It will be over there with all the CDs and pop rock They

are arranged alphabetically by group

In what kind of store does this conversation take place?

14

A: Have you heard that Prof Jones is retiring?

B: Yes The faculty won’t find anyone to fill her shoes

What does the woman imply about Prof Jones?

15

A: What a wonderful performance! The marching band has never

sounded better

B: Thanks I guess all those hours of practices are finally paying off

16

A: What’s Laura doing here today? I thought she was supposed to

be out of the office on Mondays

B: She decided she’d rather have Fridays off instead

What can be inferred about Laura?

17

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A: I’ve got a coupon for half-off diner at that new restaurant down

the street I think I’ll use it when my cousin comes for a visit this

weekend

B: Where did you get it? I wouldn’t mind trying that place out too

18

A: I’m thinking of getting a new printer

B: I’d invest in a laser printer The print quality’s much better

19

A: We’ve got a whole hour before the Browns come by to pick us

up

B: Yeah But we’d better get moving

B: There goes the picnic

22

A: I’m getting worried about Jennifer All she talks about these days

is her volleyball team and all she does is practice

B: Her grades will fall for sure Let’s try to find her after diner and

talk some sense into her

What are the speakers probably going to tell Jennifer?

23

A: I’m not sure that Mike will be able to find an apartment before

school starts, even though he’s been looking for weeks

B: Frankly I think the odds are against him at this point

24

A: I’m not accustomed to using a gas stove

B: It’s simple Just turn the knob until the burner lights then adjust

B: What did I tell you?

26

A: The subway sure is packed this morning

B: Yeah, it’s a pain that if we all drove everyday we wouldn’t be

able to breath in this city

27

A: This room is freezing!

B: You can say that again

28

A: I’m really sorry my article didn’t make the deadline I guess that

held up everything, huh?

B: Well, um, not exactly But I wouldn’t look for it in this month’s newsletter

29

A: If you could, would you trade places with your sister?

B: Yeah She’s got it made

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1997-10

1

A: Have you saved enough to buy that new printer for your

computer yet?

B: You know money seems to be burning a hold in my pocket

latterly Maybe next month

2

A: We need a fourth player for tennis this morning Do you want to

join us?

B: I’ve got a class at nine But Carol’s free and she’s really good

3

A: I don’t understand how this budget was calculated?

B: Let me have a look, OK?

4

A: I’m going to the snack bar for a cup of coffee Would you like me

to bring you back something?

B: Not from the snack bar But could you pick up a paper for me?

5

A: I’ll be coming straight from work So I’ll have to pack a change

of clothes

B: It’s only a barbecue Jeans and a T-shirt will be fine

6

A: Man I’m exhausted! I stayed up the whole night studying for my

history midterm exam

B: Why do you always wait till the last minute?

7

A: Let’s go watch the fireworks tonight

B: I have tickets to the theater

8

A: Do you think you could give me a ride to the library tonight?

B: I’d like to But I’m heading in the other direction I’m meeting

Jane tonight

9

A: I want to pay you for that long distance call I made, but I

suppose you haven’t gotten your phone bill yet

B: Oh, but I have

10

A: I’ve had my new stereo for a whole week But I haven’t yet

figure out how to record a cassette

B: Didn’t an instruction manual come with it?

11

A: Is there a candy machine in this building?

B: Uh-huh It’s down the hall on your left But it has an “out of

order” sign on it

12

A: I’ve had it with being sick in bed I read most of these magazines

twice

B: Well, if it will help, I’ll run to the store to get you some new ones

13

A: You know, I’ve been watering my plants regularly But they are

still not doing well in my new dorm room

B: Maybe instead of keeping them in the corner, you should put

them directly in front of the window

14

A: I think I’ll take my mother to that French restaurant on Main

Street for her birthday

B: I hope it’s not anytime soon They’re usually booked up weeks in

advance

15

A: That famous violinist our professor was talking about is going to

be the soloist in next week’s concert

B: Great! I don’t want to miss it Where can we get tickets?

What will the speakers probably do next week?

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16

A: So are you going over to Cindy’s after class?

B: I’d like to But she has a pet cat and I’m very allergic

17

A: One of the members of the dormitory council is quitting Do you

know of anyone who’ll be interested in taking her place?

B: I’m not sure, but I’ll certainly keep an eye out for you

18

A: Have you heard about the new fitness center there building

downtown?

B: Yeah I can hardly wait for it to open

19

A: Hi, I’d like to sign up for the film selection committee Is this the

right place?

B: Yes, it is There are a lot of fun people on that committee, but

you have to put in a

lot of hours I hope your schedule isn’t too tight

20

A: You don’t seem to be able to sit still today What’s going on?

B: Today they announce who gets the big scholarship for next year

How does the man probably feel?

21

A: I’m really looking forward to the picnic tomorrow

B: If we’re lucky, we’ll have some sun this year for a change

22

A: What a mess for the custodian to clean up

B: You can say that again

23

A: I wish we had more time for lunch

B: Me too I get indigestion

B: I wouldn’t Even the birds stay away from that bush

26

A: What did you do to you hair?

B: I just had to have it cut It was always getting in my eyes

27

A: You are on the right track I just think you need to narrow the

topic down

B: Yeah, you are right I always choose these broad areas when I’m

doing a research paper

28

A: When are you going to have your eyes checked?

B: I had to cancel my appointment I couldn’t fit it in

29

A: Did you notice that Mark shaved off all his beard over the

summer?

B: Noticed? I didn’t even recognize him

30

A: I probably should have found out if you like spicy food

B: Oh, but I appreciate all the trouble you went to I guess I’m just

not a very adventurous eater

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offered in the dining car

B: Good I’ll have just enough time to send a fax before leaving

What does the man plan to do next?

3

A: Shall I cut your hair for you?

B: No way Last time you almost made me bald

4

A: I have to call the apartment manager

B: Lost your keys again, huh?

5

A: Would you like to try the new seafood restaurant tonight? I hear

it’s very good

B: I have to give a presentation tomorrow and I need to do a trial

run

6

A: Uh huh Somebody left their wallet here

B: See if there is some kind of identification in it

7

A: Dr Smith asked us to watch that special on the Civil War on TV

this weekend Do you want to come over Saturday night?

B: Oh, I’m supposed to help my cousin move then It’s being

rebroadcast on Sunday afternoon though Is that OK for you?

8

A: I don’t know how I managed to break that platter I’ll be more

than happy to buy you a new one

B: Forget about it Some things just can’t be helped

9

A: I wonder if there is a bus that goes by the museum

B: The history museum on Main Street? Take one that says eight

“A” on the front

A: Hey, there’s a program on the radio tonight at seven you might

like It’s about owls

B: I hadn’t heard about it But you’re right, I am interested

12

A: How long can you keep the videotapes?

B: If they are not returned by the time the media center closes

tonight, I’ll have to pay a fine

But she hasn’t shown up yet

B: Oh, I just saw her upstairs in the third floor study lounge She

said she had been expecting you at 12:30

What does the man say about Jane?

15

A: Could you give this note to Mitchell?

B: Give it to Mitchell? What am I? a messenger?

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16

A: I’m sorry I forgot to return your physics book last night

B: I’ll forgive you considering the test isn’t till Friday

17

A: I’m having a lot of trouble with calculus and my professor can’t

seem to explain it in a way that makes sense to me

B: You know, the student government runs a tutoring service I was

ready to drop trigonometry last semester before they helped me

B: Editor yes, but you’d never know she was my roommate I’ve

hardly seen her since the beginning of the term She might as well

move her bed over to the newspaper office

What can be inferred about Donna?

19

A: John, I really can’t afford any more interruptions right now I’ve

got to finish this assignment

B: I’m sorry Cathy Just one more thing, I forgot to ask you if you

could give me a ride to school tomorrow

20

A: I’m really disappointed about not getting that job

B: An evening at the Jazz club ought to make you feel better

A: I’ve got five pairs of pants and seven shirts packed

B: You’ll be away for a while then

23

A: I just admitted my entry for the art club’s photography contest

B: I had no idea there was going to be one

24

A: Do you ever get tired of all the talk about fat and cholesterol?

B: Do I? You know sometimes I think it’s just a fad How can so

many different things be bad for you?

A: I’ll read you the main points of the report over the phone

B: Great That’ll help me stay on top of the project till I’m able to

come back to work

A: I hear you did some serious shopping this past weekend

B: YeS The speakers from my old stereo finally gave out and there

was no way to repair them

What did the woman probably do over the weekend?

B: Has it been cold enough this winter? Or will you go indoors?

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1998-05

1

The view is spectacular Could you take a picture of me with the

mountains in the background?

I'm afraid I just ran out of film

What does the woman mean? (C)

2

Excuse me, were you ready to order now?

I'll be with you in just minute

What does the man mean? (B)

3

I think I forgot my umbrella Did you notice that it was raining

outside?

Yeah It is And I just realize that I left my car window open

What will the man probably do next? (C)

4

How does your daughter like her new school?

Fine She seems to have made new friends in no time

What can be inferred about the man's daughter? (C)

5

There is an article here in this magazine you might interesting It's

about buying running shoes

If it's not chemistry and it's not on the final exam, I can't read it

now

What is the man probably doing? (B)

6

You are washing your car even on vacation It makes me feel guilty

You shouldn't It's just that I have nothing better to do at the

Are you sure? Maybe you need a second opinion

What does the woman suggest the man do? (C)

8

Hello, could me fit me in for an appointment today? I need a stylist

who's good at cutting curly hair

Judy is good at that She is the owner How about the noon?

What will the woman probably do? (B)

You are right And I suppose I've put it off long enough

What will the woman probably do? (A)

11

What's up with Donald? I've never seen him so happy

His supervisor gave performance evaluations this morning

What can be inferred about Donald? (A)

I don't know how it happened But I got two different appointments

at lunch tomorrow I'm supposed to meet both David and Jim Why don't you make one of them a breakfast meeting?

What does the woman suggest the man do? (B)

14

It's all right to wear jeans for a class presentation, isn't it?

That's what I'm wearing But if we wear jackets too, maybe we won't look so casual

What does the man imply? (C)

15

This spring weather is perfect for playing tennis

Unfortunately the only time I get to enjoy it is when I'm walking to class or to the library

What does the man imply? (D)

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16

Boy, how quickly technology changes So many people have a

computer in their home nowadays

I know I feel so behind the time

What can be inferred about the woman? (D)

17

Joan and her friend went to new restaurant last night and said that

it served the best food they ever had

That's quite a recommendation Maybe we should see for ourselves

What will the speakers probably do? (D)

18

I hear you have a brother who went to school here too Have I ever

seen him?

Well, he graduated last year But you would never have guessed

that we were brothers

19

I'm thinking of heading to the gym before going to dinner Care to

join me?

If you don't mind waiting while I go get my gym bag

20

I'm in a terrible mood My boss didn't like the report I wrote

Well, don't take it out on me

What does the man mean? (A)

21

So I guess it's been a year now since your last checkup Have you

had any health problems?

None to speak of

What does the woman mean? (B)

22

Have you ordered your graduation announcements?

No, I had Don do it for me

What does the woman say about the graduation announcements?

(D)

23

I hear you got a big parking ticket

Yeah I never realized Lot 3 was only for faculty

What does the man imply? (C)

24

I went through a whole box of paper and a printer ribbon just trying

to get my resume right

It'll be worth it You know just to make a good impression

What can be inferred from the conversation? (B)

26

When are you ever going to finish this report? You've been working

on it for three months

Only two and half But it does seem longer

What does the woman say about the report? (D)

Hey, Lisa Has Professor Smith returned my call yet?

I just got in a little while ago myself

What does Lisa imply? (C)

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1998-08

1

M: I don't think you have time to send out the invitations to all the

students

W: Oh, yes I will

Q: What do we learn about the woman from this conversation? (A)

2

W: Nobody told me that Bill was in the hospital

M: Sorry I meant to give you a call when I found out but it slipped

M: I'd like to make an appointment with the doctor for tomorrow

W: Unfortunately he is completely booked

Q: What does the woman mean? (C)

M: I have a collect call from Mike Peterson

W: I will accept the charges

Q: What does the woman mean? (B)

7

W: I'd like really to go to the concert tonight, but I don't know if I

could spare the time

M: Music always relaxing me It might be worth it in a long run

Q: What does the man suggest the woman do? (C)

8

M: Those airplanes are certainly loud

W: Aren't they though?

Q: What does the woman think of the airplanes? (A)

9

M: Helen and I are thinking of renting a house at the beach in June

Are you interested?

W: You? I guess it is cheaper then, but do you really think it will be warm enough?

Q: What does the woman mean? (D)

M: I am running out of coins during my laundry

W: That's too bad

Q: What does the woman mean? (C)

13

W: It's a shame that you didn't win your tennis match

M: I might have won if I listened to my coach

Q: What does the man imply? (C)

14

M: The Variety Theatre finally went out the business

W: Well, that's not a surprise It was the worst one in town

Q: What does the woman mean? (B)

15

W: Shall we run around the park or go for a bike ride?

M: It makes no difference to me They are both good activities Q: What does the man say about the activities (D)

16

M: I can't to the life to get that washing machine downstairs to work Do you have any suggestions?

W: Try washing just half of the normal load

Q: What does the woman suggest the man do? (A)

17

M: I'm think of dropping my swimming class I am just not catching

on

W: Stick with it I did and I learned how to swim eventually

Q: What can be inferred about the woman? (C)

18

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M: Doctor, this cough medicine doesn't seem to helping Can you

give me a different prescription?

W: Let's give another day or two to see how you are doing then

Q: What does the doctor imply? (D)

19

W: Would you like to see those pants in another color? They are

also coming in brown and in Navy

M: Actually the gray is fine but I prefer something in wool

Q: What will the woman probably do next? (D)

20

W: Professor Burns seems to think that there is only one way to

write paper and that's her way

M: No kidding, she sure wasn't like that the last semester

Q: What can be inferred about professor Burns? (B)

21

W: This Barbecue sure beats the last one we went to Ha?

M: Oh that's right Everyone had to spend the whole time inside

The good thing is the weather decided to cooperate this time

around

Q: What can be inferred from this conversation? (D)

22

M: That new position requires a letter of reference I guess the one

the professor wrote for me last year should be fine Don't you think?

W: It is a little dated though You might need to submit a current

one

23

W: I don't think I want to be on the curriculum committee anymore

but I'm not sure how to get out of it

M: Well, you know there are plenty of people who will be interested

Me, for example

Q: What does the man imply? (C)

24

W: Excuse me could you do for me the Customer Service? I need to

have this gift wrapped

M: We can take care of that right here man, and no charge You

can choose either silver or gold with the matching bowl

Q: What will the woman probably do the next? (B)

25

M: These plants next to the window always look brown You

wouldn't know by looking at them that I have the watered them every week

W: Maybe they don't like the direct sunlight I have the same problem of some of my plants and little shade could help them immensely

M: I get a feeling that Sally never really listens to me

W: You said it As it is that she is always using the time to rehearse what she will say next

Q: What does the woman imply? (D)

28

W: Will you make sure all the members of student advisory committee know what to expect at the tomorrow's meeting?

M: They will have a briefing this afternoon

Q: What does the man mean? (D)

W: It is not over yet I think she will make a come back

Q: What does the woman mean? (A)

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1998-08-NA

1

A: Would you like to go to the movies with Lois and me on Friday?

B: I wish I could, but I’m having dinner at my brother’s

What will the woman do on Friday?

2

A: Need a hand with those boxes?

B: That’s OK, I can manage They’re empty

3

A: Do you want the windows open or closed?

B: I almost always prefer fresh air if possible

4

A: Hello, this is Mark Smith I’m calling to see if my blood test

results are in?

B: Doctor Miller just sent them to the lab last night So the earliest

they could be back is tomorrow

5

A: I need to talk to someone who knows a lot about Portland

Someone said you’ve lived there

B: Oh, but I was really young at the time

6

A: Do you have to play that music so loud? I’ve got a test tomorrow

B: Sorry, I didn’t realize you were studying

7

A: Pam, I don’t understand the problem You’ve known for months

this report was due today

B: I know, but I’m afraid I need another few days The data was

harder to interpret than I thought it would be

8

A: So how are you getting along with Debbie’s cat?

B: Well, she never comes when I call her, she spills her food, and

she sheds all over the place I can’t wait till Debbie gets back

9

A: This crazy bus schedule has got me completely frustrated I can’t for the life of me figure out when my bus to Cleveland leaves B: Why don’t you just go up to the ticket window and ask?

10

A: I bought this fish to cook for my dinner tonight But it doesn’t look all that fresh to me now Would you say if it’s still all right to eat?

B: Let’s take a look Oh, if I were you, I wouldn’t even think of it What does the woman mean?

11

A: Would you like to go with me to the airport to pick up Frank? B: I’d like to But I have class till two and I know Frank’s decided to take the early flight

12

A: Did you catch our very own Professor Stiller on TV last night? B: I almost missed it But my mother just happened to be watching

at home and gave me a call

B: Then I hope you have a lighter schedule than this term

What problem does the woman think the man may have?

15

A: Come on, we’re almost there I’ll race you to the top of the hill B: Oh, I’m so out of shape I might have to crawl the rest of the way

16

A: Yes, hello, huh, this Robert White calling Could Doctor Jones see

me on Tuesday morning instead of Tuesday afternoon?

B: Tuesday morning? Let’s see… Is that the only other time you

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for the semester

B: You should check out the new cafeteria I think there are a few

openings left in the evening

18

A: Driving at night always makes me tired Let’s stop for dinner

B: Fine And let’s find a motel too Instead of continuing on, we can

get an early start tomorrow

What will the speakers probably do?

A: Whoops! Did any of my coffee just spill on you?

B: It’s hot! Is that all you have to say?

21

A: Oh, my shirts’ sleeve… must have gotten caught on that nail

B: Here, let me take a look Huh, with a needle and thread this can

be mended and look just like new

22

A: I’m looking for a lightweight jacket Navy blue… medium…

B: Let’s see Have you checked the sales rack in the back? There

were still a few there yesterday

23

A: I figured it all out It looks like it’ll take us about six hours to

drive from here to Chicago

B: It’d be more relaxing to take the train But I guess we should

watch our expenses

26

A: I don’t know what to do with Timmy This morning I found orange juice spilled all over the kitchen floor

B: Don’t be so hard on him He’s only four

27

A: When’s a good time to get together to discuss our history project? B: Other than this Wednesday, one day is as good as the next What does the man mean?

A: Can you come over for dinner tonight?

B: I’m up to my ears in work, so I’ll have to take a rain check

30

A: If you rub some soap on that draw, it might stop sticking

B: Well, maybe But if I took out the paper that’s fallen down in back, that will help forsure

What is the problem?

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1998.10

1

A: A bunch of us are getting together to go to the basketball game

on Saturday afternoon You want to come?

B: Oh, I’d love to, but I have to work

What will the woman probably do on Saturday?

2

A: What do you think of the suit? With this new job, I’ve got to start

dressing more professionally

B: Well, the style is fine You might want to reconsider the choice of

color

3

A: We need a quiet place to study My roommate’s got company

Could we walk over your place?

B: Yeah, no problem, but I have to warn you I haven’t done much

cleaning this week

4

A: Pam asked me to tell you to call her She said you have her

biology notes

B: Whoops I was supposed to give those to her yesterday

5

A: I have to give an oral presentation in history next week I’m

really nervous about speaking in front of everyone

B: Try making a tape yourself while you practise That might help

you feel more comfortable

6

A: Tom, could I bother you for a moment? I need someone to

return this book to the library for me

B: That’s no bother at all I’m on my way there now

7

A: Everything on this menu sounds delicious What likes good to

you?

B: Mm, maybe just a salad, I had a late lunch

8

A: I hear you are thinking about moving back into the dorm next semester

B: Who told you that? I’d never give up my apartment

9

A: You don’t care if we don’t watch the soccer game, do you? B: You must be joking! My sister is one of the star players What does the woman mean?

A: Don’t you just love the hot mid-day sun?

B: I sure do Unfortunately, it doesn’t like my skin

B: It runs well and I actually grown quite attach to it

14

A: Bill has tried so hard to win a race since he first joined the track team, but it’s two years later and he still hasn’t

B: I know, and it takes so much time from his class work Maybe

he should just forget about sports from now

15

A: Let’s see Another thing we need to do is show the new students around town, you know, show them all the highlights of the area B: I don’t see why we need to do that ourselves I understand the Visitors’ Center offers a wonderful bus tour

16

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A: What do you think of the assignment we just got in Dr Bennet’s

class

B: A 25-page pager in two weeks? There goes my social life

17

A: I just found up I can’t renew my lease for the next school year

B: Well, don’t worry There should be plenty of apartments freeing

B: I finally got around to trying that new hair saloon in the mall

19

A: It’s really cold outside You should ware a scarf to keep your

neck warm

B: That’s a good idea, if only I had one with me

20

A: I’m sure glad it’s almost quitting time

B: Me too I’ve been watching the clock all afternoon

21

A: You’ve been studying so hard I almost forgot to tell you about

the all-day volleyball tournament going on

B: That’s just the kind of news I’ve been waiting to hear The books

can wait

22

A: Eh, about that money I loaned you, isn’t today the day you said

you’d have it?

B: Oh, eh, my finances have been really tight this month, but all I

need is few more days

23

A: Somebody better tell Julie that the student government meeting

has been canceled

B: Bill said he’ll call her about the election results I’m sure he’ll let

her know then

24

A: You are welcome to borrow whatever you’d like from my jazz collection

B: Thanks, but I don’t know where I’m going to play them on

25

A: Last Monday when I was at Doctor Smith’s office, I spent over an hour in the waiting room

B: Really? Something must have come up that day!

26 A: Oh, no Look at this red paint on my new jacket Why did the school paint that rail any way?

B: Oh, that’s too bad! You’d think they might at least put up a sign What does the woman imply?

27

A: Have you noticed how John’s changed since he became student governing president?

B: I think the whole thing has gone to his head, and he used to be

so sociable and open

28

A: Our litter brothers are so different that I was afraid they wouldn’t like each other at first

B: They really hit it off right away, didn’t they?

What can be inferred about the speakers’ brothers?

29

A: Is Sally still around? I was going to ask her if she wanted to walk

to class with me

B: I just saw her in the lobby You may still be able to catch her What does the woman imply?

What can be inferred about the women?

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1999-01

1

A: Why are you leaving so early? The movie doesn't start till seven

B I don't want to be at the traffic there It's a nightmare on the

express way during rush hour

N: What does the man mean?

2

A: Excuse me, but could you tell me how to get to the Excelsior

Hotel? I thought it was on this corner but I seem to have made a

mistake

B: Hmm I'm sorry Maybe you should try calling them There is a

phone over there by the candy store

N: What does the woman suggest the man do?

3

Can I borrow your calculus textbook? I left mine in the classroom

And it was gone when I went back

That happened to me once I'd almost given up on finding it until I

checked it at the lost-and-found at the information desk downstairs

in the lobby

What does the woman imply about the man should do?

4

Did you see the diamond ring Bill gave to Linda?

I sure did It must have cost him an arm and a leg

What does the woman imply about the ring (C)

5

I'm always late for my morning classes It's because of all the traffic

out near where I live

Well, you wouldn't have that problem if you move into our campus

What does the man suggest the woman do? (D)

6

Jennifer is going to the shore again this weekend

Well, she's always been a beach person

What can be inferred about Jennifer (A)

7

Hey, Larry Wanna meet a few of us for coffee in a little while?

Hmm I would if I weren't so far behind in this reading I'm doing for

Hmm I wonder what it is

What does the woman want to know? (C)

9

My brother is coming this weekend and I thought three of us could

go out to dinner Saturday night Any suggestions?

It's up to you I don't know the restaurants around here that well

So you know a better place to go than me

10

Can I get a ride into the office with you tomorrow?

Another day would be fine But I got to be downtown for a meeting first thing in the morning

What does the woman imply? (D)

11

After two weeks of tennis lessons I think I finally managed to improve my backhand

Like my mom always says: "Practice makes perfect."

What does the woman mean? (B)

12

I just heard about your acceptance into law school Do you think you will be able to join your brother's firm when you graduate? Not likely He is a tax lawyer and I'm going to major in criminal law What does the woman imply? (D)

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What does the woman mean? (A)

16

Do you think it'll be able to get this ink stain out of my pants?

It won't be a problem but I'll need to send them over to the main

cleaning facility That's an extra day's time

What does the woman mean? (A)

17

You'll have to be a lot more persuasive if you want to convince the

committee to accept your proposal

I'm not sure what else I could say Besides I don't think they will

reject it

18

I'm having trouble slicing the bread with this knife

Oh Sorry about that I haven't gotten around to sharpening it yet

What can be inferred about the knife? (B)

19

Do you know if Sarah has reserved the room for the committee

meeting yet?

No But if she hasn't we should have her try to get it at the

auditorium We'll need the space

What does the woman want Sarah to do? (C)

20

I lost the piece of paper Laura gave me You know, the one with

her address on it

You might be able to find it listed in the phone book/

What does the woman mean? (D)

21

I heard on the radio that not only is it going to be super hot

tomorrow but also the humidity's going way up

Sounds like I'm going to have to find an air-conditioned place to be

in

22 I can't concentrate on this final report any longer Maybe I

should take a nap before we continue

You know they say the physical activity makes you more alert

What does the woman imply? (B)

23 I hope you like the novel I lent you I wasn't sure whether it

was the kind of book you would be interested in

You know, I had the same doubt at first But once I started I simply

couldn't put it down

What does the man mean? (C)

24

The museum exhibit that our professor recommended just closed Last day yesterday

Oh I was really looking forward to seeing it

What does the man mean? (C)

25

If George misses one more meeting we are going to have to find one new committee secretary

We'd better give him a n ultimatum

What does the man suggest they do? (B)

26

Are you sure you don't mind getting the concert tickets? I wouldn't

be able to pay you back until Friday when I get paid

No problem I'm glad I can help and we'll be able to go together What does the man mean? (C)

27

Have heard the news? The manager posted this month's work schedule

She did? Where?

What does the woman ask? (C)

28

Will you be living in the dormitory this year?

Not if I can help it I've been thinking of renting an apartment off campus with some friends of mine

29

The plot of that movie is hard to find

It makes more sense the second time

What can be inferred about the woman? (B)

What can be inferred about the speakers? (D)

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1999-05

1

W: I need to go across town, but the traffic is so heavy this time of

day

M: When you take the subway, you don’t have to deal with traffic I

never drive any more

What does the man imply?

2

W: I’ve got two tickets to today’s game Do you wanna come along?

M: It’ll be on television, besides it’s really too cold for me

What will the man probably do?

3

W: You had met Prof Johnson before, right? How would you describe

his lectures?

M: Well, let me put it this way I could never stay awake in one of his

classes without first drinking at least two cups of coffee

4

M: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the post office?

W: Your guess is as good as mine I’m new around here

What does the woman mean?

5

W: I forgot to tell you that Fred called last night to borrow your

sleeping bag

M: Oh, I saw him at the gym this morning and he didn’t say anything

So, he must’ve asked somebody else

6

M: You must be looking forward to your trip back to Colorado It

should be fine to hike up into those mountains again

W: Well, there may not be time for that The thing is I haven’t seen my

sister and her kids for three years

What does the woman imply?

7M: Tom’s house is a mess Doesn’t he ever clean it?

W: I guess he just has too much else on his mind with that new job of

his

What does the woman imply about Tom?

8M: Hey, that’s a great sweater you’re wearing It looks really warm

W: Yeah, but I wish I had brought a coat like you did It’s really cold

today

What does the woman imply?

9

M: Hi, George, I can’t get to sleep with the light so near my bed Can’t

you study someplace else?

M: Sorry, there is a party going on down in the lounge I suppose I

could check the dining room though

What will George probably do?

10

M: I wish I didn’t have to make a special trip to the post office to get

my package

W: Well, if you call them in the morning they’ll give your package to

your mail carrier to bring out to you

What does the woman suggest the man do?

11

W: Professor, have you graded my term paper yet?

M: To tell you the truth, I’ve been tied up in committee meetings all

M: Do you have hot water in your dorm? Because we haven’t had any

for three days and I hate cold showers

W: Oh, sounds miserable Since the gym’s usually open, why don’t you

just go over there to fix the problem?

What does the woman suggest the man do?

14

W: I just found out at registration that the creative writing class is full

Now I have to wait another whole year to get in

M: Why don’t you check back after the first week? Somebody might

drop it

What does the man suggest the woman do?

15

W: Prof Nelson, could you please turn up the temperature in here? I’m

having trouble concentrating

M: Yeah, I understand But I don’t control the thermostat Tell you

what, I’ll talk to maintenance about it after class In the mean time I suggest you put on a sweater if you brought one

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Tiêu đề	Luyện Nghe Bài Hội Thoại Ngắn TOEFL PBT Tapecripts
Tác giả	Nguyễn Đình Luyện
Thể loại	collection
Năm xuất bản	1995

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