1.

  1. It was called off unexpectedly.
  2. It raised more money than expected.
  3. It received fewer people than expected.
  4. It disappointed the woman for the man's absence.

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W:How many people turned out at the fund raising event?
M:Fewer people came than we had expected. It was disappointing, but we made a little money for our organization.
W:Sorry, I wasn't able to attend. I intended to.
Q:What did the man say about the fund raising event?

2.

  1. A thoracic case.
  2. A nervous disorder.
  3. A stomach problem.
  4. A psychiatric condition.

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M:The reflux disease is often caused by the relaxation of the sphincter which opens at the wrong time, allowing acid content to flow into the esophagus. What do you think is the result?
W:It burns. That's what causes heartburn, right?
Q:What are they talking about?

3.

  1. In the housing office on campus.
  2. In the downtown hotel.
  3. At the rental agency.
  4. In the nursing home.

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W:Excuse me, I understand that this office helps students with housing, is that right?
M:Are you a student in nursing program? May I see your ID card? Urn, yes, we can certainly help you. Where are you staying now?
W:I just arrived yesterday. I'm staying at the hotel across the street.
M:Will you be living alone or do you have a family, or would you be interested in sharing housing?
Q:Where does this conversation most probably take place?

4.

  1. Thrilled.
  2. Refreshed.
  3. Exhausted.
  4. Depressed.

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M:Let's call it a day, we've acted for hours.
W:I'm beat too. Let's get something to eat.
M:We'd be able to feel better with a little nutrition.
Q:How are the speakers feeling?

5.

  1. To travel with parents.
  2. To organize a picnic in the country.
  3. To cruise, even without his friends.
  4. To take a flight to Maldives instead.

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W:I heard that you and some friends are organizing a cruise to Maldives.
M:It's never really got off the ground.
W:That's too bad. It sounded like fun.
M:Yeah, I'm still planning to go. Alone if I have to.
Q:What is the man planning to do?

6.

  1. He's got a fever.
  2. He's got nausea.
  3. He's got diarrhea.
  4. He's got a runny nose.

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M:Doctor, I'm afraid to have the runs.
W:Are you going to the toilet often?
M:Haven't stopped since very early this morning.
W:What did you have for breakfast?
M:Just cereal and a few cups of tea.
Q:What is the man's problem?

7.

  1. To suture the man's wound.
  2. To remove the bits of glass.
  3. To disinfect the man's wound.
  4. To take closer look at the man's wound.

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W:Take off your shirt and I will take a closer look.
M:Can you see any bits of glass?
W:Yes, I have removed them all, and disinfected the wound. The next thing I should do is to stitch you up.
Q:What is the woman going to do next?

8.

  1. Mr. Lindley had got injured.
  2. Mr. Lindley had fallen asleep.
  3. Mr. Lindley had fallen off his chair.
  4. Mr. Lindley had lost consciousness.

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M:Hello, Dr. Carbon here, what seems to be the problem?
W:It's Mr. Lindley. I found him in his chair, white as a sheet. I thought he passed out.
Q:What can we learn from the conversation?

9.

  1. She will apply to Duke University.
  2. She will probably attend the University of Texas.
  3. She made up her mind to give up school for work.
  4. She chose Duke University over the University of Texas.

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W:Jacky is considering attending the University of Texas in Houston.
M:Really? I thought he was registered at Duke University.
W:That's true. But he decided that he didn't want to be so far away from home.
Q:What does the woman say about Jacky?

10.

  1. Her boyfriend broke up with her.
  2. She was almost run over by a truck.
  3. One of her friends was emotionally hurt.
  4. She dumped her boyfriend's truck in the river.

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M:My gosh, you look like you've got run over by a truck. What's wrong?
W:My boyfriend just dumped me for another girl.
Q:What does the woman mean?

11.

  1. The patient will not accept the doctor's recommendation.
  2. The doctor lost control of the allergic reaction.
  3. The doctor finds it hard to decide what to do.
  4. The medicine is not available to the patient.

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M:The only medicine that will save the patient's life produces a serious allergic reaction.
W:The doctors are between Iraq and a hard place now.
Q:What does the woman imply?

12.

  1. It was more expensive than the original price.
  2. It was given to the woman as a gift.
  3. It was the last article on sale.
  4. It was a good bargain.

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W:Did you like the Chanel bag that I got?
M:You must have a rich boyfriend because that bag is so expensive.
W:I bought it on ebay. It was only one tenth of the original price. And the purchase online is so easy.
Q:What is said about the Chanel bag?

13.

  1. Excited.
  2. Impatient.
  3. Indifferent.
  4. Concerned.

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W:Bring some medicine when you go to the picnic. Insects can transmit disease.
M:I see. You have said that several times.
Q:Which of the following can best describe the man's feeling?

14.

  1. She regrets buying the car.
  2. The car just arrived yesterday.
  3. She will certainly not buy the car.
  4. This is the car she has been wanting.

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M:Please look at this car, it's nice.
W:This car has a lot of faults. You must think that I was born yesterday if you expect me to buy it.
Q:What does the woman mean?

15.

  1. He is seriously ill.
  2. His work is a mess.
  3. The weather is lousy this week.
  4. He has been working under pressure.

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W:How are you doing these days with your new job?
M:Not very well, I'm afraid. I'm feeling lousy.
W:Really? Why?
M:It's been a tense week.
Q:What does the man mean?