(W) : I was wondering if I could borrow a cup of sugar. Im baking a cake and I ran out.(M) : Im glad its your turn to ask for something.(N) : What does the man mean ?Youve heard :Example 1 He is happy to see the woman again. He is glad the woman went returning. He is glad that he can return a favor He wants a piece of the cake she is baking.

(W) : I bought this tie for my husband, but he doesnt like the color.(M) : Would you like to take another look at our selection.(W) : Id rather have a refund. (N) : What is the mans job ?Youve heard :Example 2A. A hair stylistC. A die makerB. An electricianD. A sales clerk.

(W) : Im afraid there is no Sunday edition. It comes out only on weekdays.(M) : Isnt there news on Sunday ?(N) : What are the man and the woman talking about ?Youve heard :Example 3A. A TV showC. A newscastB. A newspaperD. A schedule

(M) : Have you seen a thick, dark blue pen ? Ive looked for twenty minutes, and I cant find it anywhere.(W) : Did you misplace again? Youll find it. You always do.(N) : What conclusion can be drawn from the womans statement ?Youve heard :Example 4 The man is 20 minutes late The man came to the wrong place The man has lost his pen several times Its too dark to look for the pen

(W) : Because of the fog in Seattle, Mr. Blacks flight has been delayed, and it looks like hes still waiting for the departure. (M) : Oh, thank you for calling. Is he going to be in his office tomorrow, or is he going directly to San Francisco ?(N) : Where is Mr. Black today ?Youve heard :Example 5A. In SeattleC. On a planeB. In his officeD. In San Francisco

(M) : Ive gained weight. If I dont start exercising everyday, none of my clothes will fit.(W) : I couldve told you that ?(N) : What does the woman suggest to the man ?Youve heard :Example 6A. Pay for new clothes C. Have his clothes alteredB. Exercise regularlyD. Weight himself every day

(W) : Id like a pound of your chicken salad and a half a pound of roast beef. (M) : Will that be all ?(W) : I guess so.(N) : What does the woman mean ?Youve heard :Example 7A. She is a guest hereC. She is finished orderingB. She is still thinkingD. She is guessing

(M) : Marsha strikes me as an unreliable person. She has lost more papers than I care to mention. (W) : She is not half as bad as Tracey.(N) : What does the woman say about Tracey ?Youve heard :Example 8 Tracey is very reliable Tracey doesnt mention Marsha Tracey is less dependable than Marsha Tracey is more striking than Marsha

(W) : Motorcycle races can be very dangerous if you dont know what you are doing. (M) : No kidding.(N) : What can be concluded from the mans response ?Youve heard :Example 9A. He is jokingC. He agrees with the womanB. He is not kiddingD. He likes motorcycle races

(W) : I am looking forward to this trip. Dont forget the camera. Last time we went on a tour, you left it behind. (M) : You carry it then.(N) : What are the man and the woman going to do next ?Youve heard :Example 10A. Plan a vacationC. Take a tripB. Buy a cameraD. Leave the camera

(w) : Do you mind closing the door? When they unload the truck, they are very noisy. (M) : Do I mind? Id be happy to.(N) : What does the man mean ?Youve heard :Example 11 He is unloading the truck He has a good mind He is happy to help the woman He is also bothered by the noise.

(M) : Peggy wanted to cancel her appointment with Dr. Robinson this afternoon.(W) : She can certainly do that, but the doctor is leaving tomorrow, and he wont be back until June.(M) : In this case, I think shed better keep it. (N) : What did the man say Peggy will do ?Youve heard :Example 12A. Cancel her appointmentB. Wait until June See the doctor now Make another appointment

(M) : The bank has turned down my application for a loan. I need $ 500 to pay tuition. (W) : Dont look at me !(N) : What does the woman mean ?Youve heard :Example 13 She doesnt like it when people look at her She doesnt intend to lend the man the money She works in the loan department at the bank Unlike the man, she has paid her tuition already

(W) : The deadline for the market survey is the fifteenth of December. To analyze the data we have to finish collecting it by the first of November. (M) : This may be cutting it a little too close.(N) : What does the man mean ?Youve heard :Example 14 The cut should be made differently than was proposed There is ample time to analyze the data The time for data analysis may not be sufficient The market survey wont be completed in time

(M) : The road construction on route 71 is creating terrible traffic backups.(W) : Tell me about it. Thats the road I have to take home.(N) : What can be said about the woman ?Youve heard :Example 15 She knows about the road construction She cant find an alternate route home She wants more information about the traffic She wants the man to tell her about his problem

Good Luck Man !