Listening Exercises:
A.
http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L43/practice/L43P1.mp3
1. What two states are the guys from?
New York and Oregon
California and New York
Texas and California
Texas and New York
2. What year are the two students in?
Both are freshman
One is a freshman and the other is a sophomore
One is a sophomore and the other is a junior
Both are senior
3. What university are they currently at?
Austin
Stanford
Berkeley
UCLA
4. What are all the majors that were brought up?
Political Science, English Literature, and Electical Engineering
Science, English Literature, and Mechanical Engineering
Biology, English, and Chemical Engineering
None of the above
B. http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L51/practice/L51P2.mp3
1. Why is Jack so tired?
He was up all night drinking at a party
He was up all night studying
He got sick and is feeling tired all the time
None of the above
2. What does cramming mean in this dialog?
To drink as much as possible in a short amount of time
To pack for vacation using one small bag
To do last minute studying
To have muscle pain from running too much
3. What subject and how many pages does one student have to write?
5 pages for English literature
10 pages for English literature
5 pages for Psychology
10 pages for Psychology
4. Why are they going to meet on Saturday?
Because one student will help the other in Biology
Because one student will help the other in Chemistry
To share notes in the history class they are taking
To study together for the Psychology exam
C. http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L54/practice/L54P1.mp3
1. Where is the conversation taking place?
In an apartment
At a friends house
At the dormitory
In the classroom
2. Where is Ontario?
In Canada
In Washington State
In California
In Texas
3. Select the statement that is true about which state this dialog is occuring?
Not mentioned, but definitely not in Washington
Not mentioned, but definitely not in California
Not mentioned, but definitely not in Texas
It is definitely in California
4. From the dialog, what indicates that they will be good roommates?
They both come from the same state
They are both freshman
They are both night people
They both enjoy drinking
D. http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L54/practice/L54P2.mp3
1. Why is Sara showing Jessica around?
Because Sara is the landlord
Because Sara is collecting rent
Because Sara was there first and is being friendly
Because Jessica asked her
2. What is one thing they have in common?
They both are morning people
They both like music
They both like watching TV
They both like the same type of boys
3. Sara brought a TV for the room. What did Jessica bring with her?
A Television also
A stereo
A microwave oven
A refrigerator
4. Where is the cafeteria located?
In the building next door
In the building
Across the street on campus
There is no cafeteria
E. http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L54/practice/L54P3.mp3
1. Where is the conversation taking place?
At an apartment complex
At the dormitory
At a fraternity house
Over the phone
2. How much is the person asking for rent?
$800 a month
$800 a month plus half the bills
$425 a month
$425 a month plus half the bills
3. What concern did the person have regarding the place?
How many kids were present
How many parties they have
The noise level
The distance from school
4. When do they plan on meeting?
In 15 minutes
Later that evening
Tomorrow
Tomorrow evening
F. http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L64/practice/L64P2.mp3
1. What question did Jack ask Jane?
If she wanted to smoke with him
If she has an extra cigarette
If smoking is allowed here
If they sell cigarettes here
2. Why does Jack smoke?
Because all his friends smoke and they spend a lot of time together
Because he started smoking in the Army and couldn't quit
Because his friends pressured him into smoking
None of the above
3. How many cigarettes does Jack smoke in a day?
Half a pack a day
One pack a day
One and a half packs a day
Two packs a day
4. What is Jane trying to do in this conversation?
To get a cigarette from Jack
To learn more about Jack
To convince Jack to quit smoking
To have small talk to kill time
G. http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L69/practice/L69P1.mp3
1. What statement is true?
The two people met last week at a fraternity party
The two people knew each other before college
The two people are strangers being friendly
The two people was introduced by their girlfriends
2. Why is John's friend going to the registration building?
To try to switch classes
To register for a different class
To withdrawal out of one class
To complain about a professor
3. From this dialog which statement is true?
John has a girlfriend
John's friend has a girlfriend
They both do not have girlfriends
They both have girlfriends
4. Before being invited to a party on Saturday, what did he plan on doing?
Study for exams
Watch TV at his girlfriends house
Rent a movie
Go to a club
H. http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L69/practice/L69P2.mp3
1. Where is the conversation taking place?
Over the phone
At a party
At a company meeting
In the classroom
2. What type of company is one person working at?
At a computer company
At Microsoft
At a consulting firm
At a marketing company
3. The person who is not working is studying what major?
Computer Science
Marketing
Information Systems
MBA
4. Mike is someone they both know. What is Mike doing now?
He is working at an accounting firm
He is in a PHD program
He is in grad school
He is almost done with his Computer Science degree
I. http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L69/practice/L69P3.mp3
1. Where is this conversation taking place?
Over the phone
At a party
At a company meeting
In the classroom
2. Where are all the fun clubs and bars?
In downtown
Over by the water
Down the street
On University Ave
3. One student is will major in business unless something happens. What is that something?
If he gets a job offer soon
If he decides to go to med school
If he gets into the computer science department
None of the above
4. What do many people tend to do when the weather is always bad?
Watch movies
Go on a road trip
Study in the library
Rent movies
J. http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L84/practice/L84P1.mp3
1. How do they both know Stacy?
They all grew up together in the same town
One person knows her from elementary school and the other from middel school
One person knows her from middle school and the other from high school
One person knows her from middle school and the other from university
2. What is one thing they have in common besides knowing Stacy?
They went to the same university
They majored in the same subject
They work at the same place
They both went to grad school
3. What conclusion can we come to regarding the work ethics of the lady?
She wouldn't make it as a consultant because she doesn't want to work many hours
She sounds like she doesn't want to work but would rather play
Neither A or B
Both A and B
4. Where is this conversation leading to?
Just a friendly conversation
A love triangle might form here
Possibly a start of a relationship
A new job might be coming for someone
K. http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L99/practice/L99P1.mp3
1. Why are these people planning a trip to Cancun?
For a family vacation
For their honeymoon
For a business trip
For a bachelor party
2. Why did they decide on Cancun over the Caribbean?
One person has been to the Caribbean before
Cancun is supposed to have better weather that weekend
Cancun was much cheaper
Caribbean hotels were all full
3. They have a lot of information about Cancun. Where did they get this information?
They are looking at brochures
They are getting a lot of information from the Internet
They had a friend who told them everything about Cancun
She has been there before so she knows many of the activities
4. When do they plan on going to Cancun?
Next summer
In the fall
In a couple of months
In a couple of weeks
L. http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L99/practice/L99P2.mp3
1. What country is Cancun in?
Canada
Australia
United States
Mexico
2. What type of place is Cancun considered from the dialog?
A big tourist place
An adventurous place
A small local city
A dangerous place
3. How many days are they going to Cancun for?
3 days
5 days
6 days
7 days
4. Where does the friend want to go for her honeymoon?
Canada
Australia
United States
Mexico
M. http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L104/practice/L104P1.mp3
1. Why did Samantha start exercising?
To look good in bed
Started dating a personal trainer
Wants to look perfect
All of the above
2. How long have they been dating?
A week
A month and a half
3 months
6 months
3. What area is the father suffering from?
Back pains
Stomach pains
Chest pains
Leg pains
4. What is the diagnosis that the father received from the doctors?
Hasn't been to the doctors yet
He has stomach flu
Doctors do not know yet
None of the above
N. http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L104/practice/L104P2.mp3
1. Why is Billy on a diet?
Wants to be mentally and physically healthy prior to proposing
Wants to look sexy for her girlfriend
Feels sick all the time and wants to improve his health
Because he has diabetes and the doctor told him to lose weight
2. What is a six pack in this conversation?
6 cans of cold beer
6 bottles of coke
6 packs of cigarettes
6 muscles in the stomach showing up
3. What type of special is available at the gym?
No specials right now, but will have one in the winter
Free for the first three months
Free enrollment and first month free
Free enrollment and half price on the first month
4. What time are they going to meet?
In the morning
In the afternoon
At 3pm
Undecided. He will call in the morning
O. http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L104/practice/L104P4.mp3
1. How did Robert propose?
Took her to the restaurant and had the ring in the food
Took her to a baseball game and the announcer displayed the words on the big screen
Had a ring inside a Valentines day present
Ask her in front of her father
2. How many people are mentioned as a either maid of honor, brides maid, or candle lighter?
3
4
5
6
3. When do they plan on getting married?
On July 4th - Independence Day
On July 7th - A special 7/7 day
Sometime in July
On September 7th
4. How does the lady getting married know Lydia?
A friend from elementary
A friend from church
A friend from work
A friend from the dormitory
A.
http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L43/practice/L43P1.mp3
1. What two states are the guys from?
New York and Oregon
California and New York
Texas and California
Texas and New York
2. What year are the two students in?
Both are freshman
One is a freshman and the other is a sophomore
One is a sophomore and the other is a junior
Both are senior
3. What university are they currently at?
Austin
Stanford
Berkeley
UCLA
4. What are all the majors that were brought up?
Political Science, English Literature, and Electical Engineering
Science, English Literature, and Mechanical Engineering
Biology, English, and Chemical Engineering
None of the above
B. http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L51/practice/L51P2.mp3
1. Why is Jack so tired?
He was up all night drinking at a party
He was up all night studying
He got sick and is feeling tired all the time
None of the above
2. What does cramming mean in this dialog?
To drink as much as possible in a short amount of time
To pack for vacation using one small bag
To do last minute studying
To have muscle pain from running too much
3. What subject and how many pages does one student have to write?
5 pages for English literature
10 pages for English literature
5 pages for Psychology
10 pages for Psychology
4. Why are they going to meet on Saturday?
Because one student will help the other in Biology
Because one student will help the other in Chemistry
To share notes in the history class they are taking
To study together for the Psychology exam
C. http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L54/practice/L54P1.mp3
1. Where is the conversation taking place?
In an apartment
At a friends house
At the dormitory
In the classroom
2. Where is Ontario?
In Canada
In Washington State
In California
In Texas
3. Select the statement that is true about which state this dialog is occuring?
Not mentioned, but definitely not in Washington
Not mentioned, but definitely not in California
Not mentioned, but definitely not in Texas
It is definitely in California
4. From the dialog, what indicates that they will be good roommates?
They both come from the same state
They are both freshman
They are both night people
They both enjoy drinking
D. http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L54/practice/L54P2.mp3
1. Why is Sara showing Jessica around?
Because Sara is the landlord
Because Sara is collecting rent
Because Sara was there first and is being friendly
Because Jessica asked her
2. What is one thing they have in common?
They both are morning people
They both like music
They both like watching TV
They both like the same type of boys
3. Sara brought a TV for the room. What did Jessica bring with her?
A Television also
A stereo
A microwave oven
A refrigerator
4. Where is the cafeteria located?
In the building next door
In the building
Across the street on campus
There is no cafeteria
E. http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L54/practice/L54P3.mp3
1. Where is the conversation taking place?
At an apartment complex
At the dormitory
At a fraternity house
Over the phone
2. How much is the person asking for rent?
$800 a month
$800 a month plus half the bills
$425 a month
$425 a month plus half the bills
3. What concern did the person have regarding the place?
How many kids were present
How many parties they have
The noise level
The distance from school
4. When do they plan on meeting?
In 15 minutes
Later that evening
Tomorrow
Tomorrow evening
F. http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L64/practice/L64P2.mp3
1. What question did Jack ask Jane?
If she wanted to smoke with him
If she has an extra cigarette
If smoking is allowed here
If they sell cigarettes here
2. Why does Jack smoke?
Because all his friends smoke and they spend a lot of time together
Because he started smoking in the Army and couldn't quit
Because his friends pressured him into smoking
None of the above
3. How many cigarettes does Jack smoke in a day?
Half a pack a day
One pack a day
One and a half packs a day
Two packs a day
4. What is Jane trying to do in this conversation?
To get a cigarette from Jack
To learn more about Jack
To convince Jack to quit smoking
To have small talk to kill time
G. http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L69/practice/L69P1.mp3
1. What statement is true?
The two people met last week at a fraternity party
The two people knew each other before college
The two people are strangers being friendly
The two people was introduced by their girlfriends
2. Why is John's friend going to the registration building?
To try to switch classes
To register for a different class
To withdrawal out of one class
To complain about a professor
3. From this dialog which statement is true?
John has a girlfriend
John's friend has a girlfriend
They both do not have girlfriends
They both have girlfriends
4. Before being invited to a party on Saturday, what did he plan on doing?
Study for exams
Watch TV at his girlfriends house
Rent a movie
Go to a club
H. http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L69/practice/L69P2.mp3
1. Where is the conversation taking place?
Over the phone
At a party
At a company meeting
In the classroom
2. What type of company is one person working at?
At a computer company
At Microsoft
At a consulting firm
At a marketing company
3. The person who is not working is studying what major?
Computer Science
Marketing
Information Systems
MBA
4. Mike is someone they both know. What is Mike doing now?
He is working at an accounting firm
He is in a PHD program
He is in grad school
He is almost done with his Computer Science degree
I. http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L69/practice/L69P3.mp3
1. Where is this conversation taking place?
Over the phone
At a party
At a company meeting
In the classroom
2. Where are all the fun clubs and bars?
In downtown
Over by the water
Down the street
On University Ave
3. One student is will major in business unless something happens. What is that something?
If he gets a job offer soon
If he decides to go to med school
If he gets into the computer science department
None of the above
4. What do many people tend to do when the weather is always bad?
Watch movies
Go on a road trip
Study in the library
Rent movies
J. http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L84/practice/L84P1.mp3
1. How do they both know Stacy?
They all grew up together in the same town
One person knows her from elementary school and the other from middel school
One person knows her from middle school and the other from high school
One person knows her from middle school and the other from university
2. What is one thing they have in common besides knowing Stacy?
They went to the same university
They majored in the same subject
They work at the same place
They both went to grad school
3. What conclusion can we come to regarding the work ethics of the lady?
She wouldn't make it as a consultant because she doesn't want to work many hours
She sounds like she doesn't want to work but would rather play
Neither A or B
Both A and B
4. Where is this conversation leading to?
Just a friendly conversation
A love triangle might form here
Possibly a start of a relationship
A new job might be coming for someone
K. http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L99/practice/L99P1.mp3
1. Why are these people planning a trip to Cancun?
For a family vacation
For their honeymoon
For a business trip
For a bachelor party
2. Why did they decide on Cancun over the Caribbean?
One person has been to the Caribbean before
Cancun is supposed to have better weather that weekend
Cancun was much cheaper
Caribbean hotels were all full
3. They have a lot of information about Cancun. Where did they get this information?
They are looking at brochures
They are getting a lot of information from the Internet
They had a friend who told them everything about Cancun
She has been there before so she knows many of the activities
4. When do they plan on going to Cancun?
Next summer
In the fall
In a couple of months
In a couple of weeks
L. http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L99/practice/L99P2.mp3
1. What country is Cancun in?
Canada
Australia
United States
Mexico
2. What type of place is Cancun considered from the dialog?
A big tourist place
An adventurous place
A small local city
A dangerous place
3. How many days are they going to Cancun for?
3 days
5 days
6 days
7 days
4. Where does the friend want to go for her honeymoon?
Canada
Australia
United States
Mexico
M. http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L104/practice/L104P1.mp3
1. Why did Samantha start exercising?
To look good in bed
Started dating a personal trainer
Wants to look perfect
All of the above
2. How long have they been dating?
A week
A month and a half
3 months
6 months
3. What area is the father suffering from?
Back pains
Stomach pains
Chest pains
Leg pains
4. What is the diagnosis that the father received from the doctors?
Hasn't been to the doctors yet
He has stomach flu
Doctors do not know yet
None of the above
N. http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L104/practice/L104P2.mp3
1. Why is Billy on a diet?
Wants to be mentally and physically healthy prior to proposing
Wants to look sexy for her girlfriend
Feels sick all the time and wants to improve his health
Because he has diabetes and the doctor told him to lose weight
2. What is a six pack in this conversation?
6 cans of cold beer
6 bottles of coke
6 packs of cigarettes
6 muscles in the stomach showing up
3. What type of special is available at the gym?
No specials right now, but will have one in the winter
Free for the first three months
Free enrollment and first month free
Free enrollment and half price on the first month
4. What time are they going to meet?
In the morning
In the afternoon
At 3pm
Undecided. He will call in the morning
O. http://www.talkenglish.com/AudioTE/L104/practice/L104P4.mp3
1. How did Robert propose?
Took her to the restaurant and had the ring in the food
Took her to a baseball game and the announcer displayed the words on the big screen
Had a ring inside a Valentines day present
Ask her in front of her father
2. How many people are mentioned as a either maid of honor, brides maid, or candle lighter?
3
4
5
6
3. When do they plan on getting married?
On July 4th - Independence Day
On July 7th - A special 7/7 day
Sometime in July
On September 7th
4. How does the lady getting married know Lydia?
A friend from elementary
A friend from church
A friend from work
A friend from the dormitory
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