(Woman) The phone company called this morning, and there appears to be a problem with the bill.
(Man) This is the second time Peter forgot to pay it.
(Narrator) What does the man mean? 

(Man) I’d like to take Math three-o-five (305) this semester.
(Woman) To register for the course, students must have the instructor’s permission.
(Narrator) What does the woman imply? (12 seconds)

(Woman) Christie said you didn’t have enough chairs last night.
(Man) We didn’t expect forty people to attend the workshop.
(Narrator) What does the man imply? (12 seconds)

(Man) On Monday, Betty starts with the tool company.
(Woman) I am surprised she changed her mind about not taking that job.
(Narrator) What does the woman mean? (12 seconds)

(Woman) Today, I had a lot to do, with all the little things to take care of.
(Man) You dropped off my jacket at the cleaner’s, didn’t you?
(Narrator) What does the man want to know? (12 seconds)

(Woman Everyone forgot about the meeting.

(Man) The dean expected the entire staff to attend.
(Woman) Had the teachers known about the meeting, they would have attended it

(Woman) We had a great time. And so many people came!
(Man) It was very nice of George to give me a party.

(Man) Do you have blank cards?
(Woman) Pharmacies seldom carry stationery.

(Woman) You said you’d be finished in an hour or two, but you have been working since noon.
(Man) This exam isn’t as easy as it appears.

(Man) A lot of my friends are out of work, and they don’t seem to be able to get any job at all.
(Woman) In the past few years, unemployment has been climbing dramatically.

(Woman) How’s Linda’s report card this semester?
(Man) Her grades leave much to be desired.

(Man) Are you looking for something to eat? There are apples and plums in the refrigerator.
(Woman) I’m thirsty after having that salty hamburger for dinner.

(Woman) It looks like you and Rebecca are going out. I have to stay here and finish the paper tonight.
(Man) We don’t mind picking up a sandwich for you on our way home.

(Man) Did Doug go with you to the precinct?
(Woman) Doug isn’t old enough to vote.

(Woman) Carol tried to call Harry several times, but he is never home.
(Man) Harry works at a shoe store after school and on weekends.

M: I am late for the presentation and can’t find the conference room.
W: Room four-o-seven (407) is not on the fourth floor but on the third

(Woman) Benjamin looks different somehow. Have you noticed?
(Man) Since he broke his glasses, he’s had to use a spare pair.

(Man) I didn’t know you come here to shop. Are you thinking of doing a little work on the house?
(Woman) My brother suggested that we buy a set of tools for our father’s birthday.

(Woman) The area where Ann lives is great, but there seem to be few available units.
(Man) The apartment next door to Ann’s has been vacant for twenty-one days.

(Man) Can I help you find something? You seem to be having a bit of trouble.
(Woman) Do you have a stain remover that can take grease out of this shirt?
 

(Man) I’ve cleaned the entire house, and now I’m going for a game of tennis.
(Woman) Good for you.

(Woman) I bet you are glad the week is over. What are you going to do this weekend?
(Man) We have company coming from out of town.

(Man) It’s time to go home, Karen. Dave and I are on our way to an Italian restaurant on High Street. Would you like to come to dinner with us?
(Woman) Thanks, but I have the travel report to finish. I need to mail it first thing tomorrow morning.

(Man) How big a tip should we leave?
(Woman) Fifteen percent would be two dollars.

(Man) Are you going to put in the cucumber seeds, too?
(Woman) I think there’s plenty of space to the right of the tomatoes.

(Woman) Where should we go for lunch?
(Man) I don’t know. What sounds good to you?

(Man) It’s only three o’clock, and we’ve already sold all the paperbacks and half of the hardback editions.
(Woman) Maybe we should have ordered more hardback copies.

(Woman) Your super-unleaded grade is pretty expensive.
(Man) I don’t think it’s more expensive than at other places.

(Man) You forgot to send a card to the Wilsons.
(Woman) I forgot! Why didn’t you send one?

(Woman) Judy has given her notice to the manager, and she will be leaving in two weeks.
(Man) She made the right decision. I know she can use the better salary.

(Narrator) Questions 31 through 34 refer to the following conversation about animation.

(Woman) What movie are you going to see?

(Man) I am taking my daughters to a matinee. We try to make it every Sunday. Unfortunately, they like cartoons, so I also have to watch them.

(Woman) I like cartoons too. Last week, I saw an animated feature, and 1 really enjoyed it.

Do you know how much work goes in its making them? First, the story has to be written. Then an artist, or even a whole team of artists, draw the story, frame by frame. When that’s done, the camera crew photographs the entire sequence. The dialogue and voice features add depth and specific dimensions to the animated characters to make the plot intriguing. The music and the dialogue are recorded to match the story and the action on film. Of course, special visual and sound effects are added to the basic layout. Without them, the final version of the feature wouldn’t be nearly as much fun. I think cartoons are a form of art.

(Man) I guess I will look at cartoons a little differently now than I used to. Where did you learn so much abou how cartoons are made?

31. Where is this conversation probably taking place?

32. Why does the man say that it’s unfortunate that his children like cartoons?

33. What is the first step in making a cartoon?

34. What is purpose of special effects?

(Narrator)   Questions 35 through 38 refer to the following conversation about autumn.

(Man) I think after all the noise in the city, quiet walks in the woods can be very restful. Look, it’s so pretty when the leaves are changing color. I am glad we decided to come here.

(Woman) Seasonal changes always make things appear beautiful. In the spring, the green grass and leaves make everything seem new. In the autumn, when the leaves turn red, yellow, and brown, the woods are full of color. No wonder autumn is called fall. When leaves fall on the ground, they cover it like a blanket.

(Man) Actually, the leaves turn color because in the autumn days are shorter than in the summer, and the number of daylight hours decreases. I’m sure this does not sound very romantic, but it’s scientifically accurate.

(Woman) Scientifically accurate or not, I just enjoy looking at the trees that can have a dozen different shades of color in their crowns.

35. Where does this exchange probably take place?

36. When does this conversation probably occur?

37. Why do tree leaves change color?

38. Why does the woman say “scientifically accurate or not’?

 Questions 39 through 43 refer to the following talk about air-conditioning.

When it is hot and humid outside, most of us enjoy air-conditioning and some even consider it a necessity. Although many people believe that air-conditioning only cools the indoor air, it also controls its moisture content and cleanliness. Because human comfort depends on humidity to a large degree, air-conditioning can remove moisture from the air or add it as necessary. Air-conditioning devices also control air circulation in premises by bringing in fresh air and removing polluted or contaminated air. During winter, air-conditioning performs predominantly the same functions as it does in summer. It warms the air to a comfortable temperature and pumps clean, moist air into the quarters where people live and work. In business settings, air-conditioning improves the efficiency of workers. In air conditioned offices, employees stay alert and become less tired than in offices without air-conditioning. 1″hey make fewer mistakes and have fewer accidents. The same can be said about drivers who may feel tired and sleepy while sitting in a warm vehicle, and insurance analysts have claimed that driving an air-conditioned car makes one less prone to accidents, particularly in the afternoon or evening. In Florida, where it’s humid almost year round, the locals can’t even imagine comfort without air-conditioning.

39. What is the function of air-conditioning?

40. How does air-conditioning affect the humidity in premises?

41. Why is air removed from residential and working areas?

42. How does air-conditioning work in winter?

43. Why is air-conditioning beneficial for office workers?

Questions 44 to 47 refer to the following talk about reporter career choices.

For those of you who dream of a career in the news profession, the opportunities are numerous. In the past decade, the job market for news reporters, editors, and investigators has been competitive, and as a general rule, there has been much demand for reporters in business and financial news. Unfortunately, opportunities for sport writers have not been as plentiful and are not likely to be so for a few more years.

Before you set out to approach chief editors of specific papers, you should keep in mind that copy editors have been in far greater demand than either assignment reporters or professionals with skills in specialized areas, such as law and science. An important rule for all those who seek employment in the newspaper business is that your writing and reporting skills are never too good, and you need to work to improve them, even if you already have a job.

Jobs in magazine writing and journalism have not fared as well as those in the newspaper area because most magazines have cut their staffs. This means there may more an oversupply of trained and experienced magazine writer already and magazines may be a difficult area for a new person to break into. Similarly, things are tight in broadcast journalism. Many radio and local T.V. stations have decided not to expand their reporting efforts and the demand in radio and T .journalism has been sluggish. However, one new development in ‘I‘.V. journalism is that currently many large market stations have undertaken to run two-hour newscasts that have given prominence to local news on the national networks and stations. The expansion of the news format may translate into openings in this segment of the market.

44. What areas of the newspaper business offer good employment opportunities?

45. According to the speaker, what reporter skills need ongoing improvement?

46. What is the situation in the magazine reporting business?

47. What can be said about the future career opportunities in the newscast media?

 Question 48 to 50 refer to the following talk on groundwater.

Groundwater is a vital source of drinking water and irrigation in the U.S. and other countries. Thousands of sources are found throughout the country. The economic forecasts show that its use will grow due to increased population, industrialization, and agricultural irrigation. Groundwater is not unlimited, and this essential form of the earth’s resources may be depleted. Its supply cannot be renewed as quickly as that of rainwater, and some sources may disappear permanently. Another consideration to worry about is that contamination of groundwater has occurred in various places in the United States, so some of its sources are no longer potable. When groundwater is contaminated, it cannot be c1eansed as simply as surface water because the flow of groundwater is slow and not turbulent, and contaminants cannot be dispersed and diluted by new water additions. Airborne bacteria that help cleanse surface water don’t have access to groundwater flows. Because ground water is not in contact with the oxygen in the atmosphere, only a small number among dozens of bacteria types can reach it to accelerate the cleansing processes. Once groundwater at a particular source is contaminated, it may take several hundred years to cleanse it of degradable wastes.

48. According to the speaker, why is groundwater important?

49. What are the causes of decrease in the groundwater supply?

50. How long does it take to cleanse a groundwater supply?