LISTENING COMPREHENSION: PART A: QUESTIONS 1-30: SHORT CONVERSATIONS
ON THIS PART OF THE PBT, YOU WILL HEAR 30 SHORT CONVERSATIONS. LISTEN CAREFULLY TO THE SPEAKERS.
LISTENING PART A. MEANING QUESTIONS.
- EX.1
- Man: I've heard that the new Chemistry class is really difficult.
Woman: Oh, I wouldn't say that. I took Chemistry 402 last quarter, and I think the course went very smoothly.
Narrator: What does the woman mean?
(A) The chemistry class is very tough.
- (B) The chemistry class is not teaching this quarter.
(C) The chemistry class is easier than the man thinks.
(D) The chemistry class should be avoided if possible.
"Oh, I wouldn't say that" indicates that the woman disagrees with the man. The best answer is C.
EX.2
Woman: I've heard great things about that movie that just came out. You want to go see it tonight?
Man: I'd love to, but I've got a history final in two days, and I haven't studied all quarter. I think I'd better take a rain check this time.
Narrator: What does the man mean?
(A) He needs to take a break from his studying.
(B) He loves the woman very much.
(C) He doesn't like going out in the rain.
(D) He will not be able to accompany the woman.
"I'd better take a rain check this time" means that the person "cannot do the activity." The correct answer is D.
EX.3
Woman: The bus isn't supposed to arrive at this stop for another 30 minutes. I guess we'll just have to wait until it comes.
Man: Normally I'd agree with you, but I'm only going to the next stop, and I feel like stretching my legs.
Narrator: What does the man mean?
(A) He is going to wait for the bus.
(B) He is going to wait for thirty minutes only.
(C) He is going to walk to his destination.
(D) He injured his legs and will return home.
"I feel like stretching my legs" means that the man "feels like walking." The correct answer is C.
EX.4
Man: How did you feel about the movie?
Woman: I was really moved by the performances. What did you think?
Man: I found them uneven: strong in some scenes, weak in others.
Narrator: What does the man mean?
(A) He has never seen a better movie.
(B) He thought the acting lacked consistency.
(C) He doesn't think the actors performed well.
(D) He had already seen the movie.
"Uneven" means "inconsistent"; the correct answer is B.
EX.5
Woman: It's burning up in here. When is the technician supposed to arrive?
Man: I called the company over an hour ago. They said she was on her way.
Woman: Yea, but the last time it took days for them to send someone out.
Man: You're right, it's anybody's guess when she'll show up.
Narrator: What do these people mean?
(A) She will come at any moment.
(B) She should arrive soon.
(C) There's no way to know when she'll arrive.
(D) They thought she would already have arrived.
"It's anybody's guess" means that there is "no way to know exactly when" the person will arrive. The correct answer is C.
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LISTENING PART A. IMPLICATION QUESTIONS.
- EX.6
Woman: The milk in the refrigerator is sour. I don't think it's drinkable.
Man: No joke. The expiration date was three weeks ago.
Narrator: What does the man imply?
(A) The woman has an extremely sour disposition.
(B) They need to replace the refrigerator.
(C) The woman is just kidding.
(D) It's not surprising the milk has ruined.
EX.7
Man: It looks like Jane is coming apart at the seams. I think she should seek psychological help.
Woman: Oh, I wouldn't say that. She seems to be coping with her problems reasonably well.
Narrator: What does the woman imply?
(A) Jane is not losing emotional control.
(B) Jane is more intelligent than she seems.
(C) Jane made an excellent copy of the parts.
(D) Jane wouldn't say that.
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- Answers: Ex.6: D, Ex. 7: A
