1.

  1. She'd rather not discuss her problems.
  2. She has been healthy.
  3. It's hard for her to explain her problems.
  4. She didn't hear the man clearly.

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M:So I guess it has been a year now since your last check-up. Have you had any health problems?
W:None to speak of.
M:What does the woman mean? B)

2.

  1. She was indifferent.
  2. She was unperturbed.
  3. She was pleased.
  4. She was perturbed.

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W:I was very much upset when the nurse told me the doctor had been called out.
M:Well, I understand he has to attend to an emergency at the hospital.
W:How did the woman react to the nurse's information? D)

3.

  1. She was very frightened.
  2. She had a heart problem.
  3. She lost he race.
  4. Overall, she was happy.

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M:You weren't scared, were you?
W:Not much, I wasn't! My heart was beating fast and tears were running down my face, that's all.
M:What does the woman mean? A)

4.

  1. He doesn't remember exactly what he said.
  2. He told the woman to try to get more sleep.
  3. He knew the woman would benefit from his advice.
  4. He didn't expect the woman to listen to him.

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W:I must admit that since I started exercising, I've been feeling less tired.
M:What did I tell you!
W:What does the man mean? C)

5.

  1. Pat came before Martin left.
  2. Martin will meet Pat at the show room.
  3. Martin lives near Pat.
  4. Martin left before Pat arrived.

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M:Did Pat come to the party last night?
W:She finally showed up when Martin was just about to leave.
M:What does the woman mean? A)

6.

  1. He's surprised he couldn't find the hotel.
  2. He often gets lost.
  3. He doesn't know where the hotel is.
  4. He'd rather go to another hotel.

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W:I hear you got lost on your way to the hotel.
M:I don't know how I did it. I've been there a million times.
W:What does the man mean? A)

7.

  1. She talked with the consultant about the new program until 2.
  2. She couldn't talk to the consultant before 2.
  3. She would talk to the consultant during lunch.
  4. She couldn't contact the consultant's secretary.

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M:By the way, Jane, did you talk to the consultant about our health program?
W:I contacted his office, but his secretary said he would be out for lunch until two.
M:What does the woman mean? B)

8.

  1. In a school.
  2. At the post office.
  3. In a courtroom.
  4. In a packing plant.

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M:Your Honor! I would like to bring the jury's attention to some points that I feel are relevant to the case at this time.
W:Counselor, you may address the jury this afternoon. The court will now recess for one hour for lunch.
M:Where is the conversation taking place? C)

9.

  1. Go to a different doctor.
  2. Ask her doctor for a different medication.
  3. Change her appointment.
  4. Avoid taking any medication.

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M:Are your allergies acting up again? I thought your doctor gave you medication for that last week?
W:He did, but so far it's not helping much. I'm going to have to go back and try to get it changed.
M:What will the woman probably do? B)

10.

  1. Yellow.
  2. Blue.
  3. Green.
  4. Bright yellow.

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W:In the shop, I thought this gown was green, but out here in the sunlight I see it's really blue.
M:Yes, the bright yellow display lights in the shop make things look a little different, don't they?
W:What color was the gown? B)

11.

  1. Buy some traveler's checks.
  2. Borrow some money from a friend.
  3. Check the brakes and tires.
  4. Spend some time traveling.

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M:Have you had the brakes and tires checked? And do you have enough money?
W:I've taken care of everything and I'm sure it's going to be a wonderful trip.
M:What is the woman going to do? D)

12.

  1. He will tell Mary how to operate the dishwasher.
  2. He will wash the dishes himself instead.
  3. He will help Bill to translate the manual.
  4. He himself will operate the dishwasher.

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W:I'm trying to find out how this dishwasher works, the manual is in French, I can't wait for Bill to translate it for me.
M:Don't worry, Mary. I can do the dishes before the machine starts to work.
W:What does the man mean? B)

13.

  1. The machine works like that one.
  2. The woman should change machines.
  3. The machine might not be turned on.
  4. The woman might be charged for the copies.

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W:I can't seem to get the copy machine to work.
M:Have you checked the switch?
W:What does the man imply? C)

14.

  1. If he wants a suitable doctor, he should wait until 12:00.
  2. If he wants the best doctor than he should try Dr. Noon.
  3. The doctor who usually handles these things is not in usually in the mornings.
  4. The doctor is not in until late the next morning.

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M:Hello, can you tell me which doctor might be suitable for my problem?
W:Dr. Renfrew's the one you need. But she's usually not in so early. How about noon?
M:What does the woman imply? A)

15.

  1. 9:20.
  2. 10:20.
  3. 11:20.
  4. 11:00.

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W:The plane was supposed to land at 10, and it's already 20 minutes late. I've got to get back to the office by 11 o'clock for an important meeting.
M:I'm going to be late, too. I got here 20 minutes before it was due, and I'm getting tired of waiting. The bulletin board hasn't been changed either, I noticed.
W:What time is it? B)