LISTENING SECTION: EXERCISE 10 25 EXERCISE 10: Dialogues—Implications In some dialogues in the Listening Section on the Paper-Based TOEFL, you will be asked to draw general conclusions about the speakers or the situation. Words and phrases and the tone of voice of speakers in the conversation will provide information for your conclusions. Choose the best answer. 1, What does the man imply? ® He will not use the book. ® He will use the book in the library for two hours. © He will check the book out before closing, D He will reserve the book. 2. What does the man imply? ® The woman cannot get a soda. ® He will go downstairs to get the ‘woman a soda. © The woman should go downstairs to get a soda, ® He does not know where to get a soda. 3. What do we know about the woman? ® She thought she had applied to the right school. ® She attends an American university now. ‘She does not have to take the TOEFL. She graduated from an American high school. o @® 4. What did the man mean’? ® The woman was in line for a long time ® The man was in line longer than the woman. © The man registered quickly. ‘© The woman did not register. ‘5. What does the man prefer to do? ® He prefers staying at home because he doesn’t like to travel. ® He prefers taking a plane because the bus is to0 slow. © He prefers taking a bus because the plane makes him nervous. © He prefers traveling with the woman. Where does this conversation most likely take place? ® Ona reservation. ® Ata pany. © Ata restaurant. ® Ina bakery. ‘What conclusion does the man want us to draw from his statement? ® Sally is serious about Bob. ® Bob is serious about Sally. © Sally is not serious about Bob. ® Bob is not serious about Sally ‘What are these people most probably discussing? ® Weights and measurements. ©® Political systems. © Employment. ® Money. ‘What does the man think about Jane? ® She will go away. ® She will be sorry. © She will not quit her job. ® She will not buy him a present. What do we learn about Betty from this, conversation? ® She does not like plays. ® She went to see the play with the man and woman. ® She had not planned to attend the play. ®@ She was not at the play. Refer to pages 316-318 for the Explanatory Answers.28 PRACTICE EXERCISES FOR LISTENING EXERCISE 11: Dialogues—Problems In some dialogues in the Listening Section on the Paper-Based TOEFL, you will be asked to iden- tify the problem that the speakers are discussing. This may be more difficult because different aspects Of the problem may be included in the conversation. Choose the best answer. 1. What is the man’s problem? ® He does not have a checking account. ® He does not have any checks. © He does not have the money to pay his rent. ® There is a line at the cashier's window. 2. What is the woman's problem? ® She does not like to live alone. ® Her roommate will be moving out. © She wants to get married. ®D She does not have any messages. 3. What is the man’s problem? ® He needs his advisor to sign the registration form. ® He does not have an academic advisor. © He does not know how to register for next semester. ® He can’t find his registration, 4. What is the woman's problem? ® She does not have a car. ® She needs a ride. © She is late to class. ‘® She has to go shopping. 5. What is the problem that the man and woman are talking about?” ® They don’t have a good book for their class. ® They don’t like Professor Jones. ‘© The professor changed the book this semester. ‘® Books are very expensive. 6. What is the woman’s problem? ® She has to wait for the telephone to be installed. ® She does not have a telephone. © She has already seen the movie. ® She cannot go to the movie because she has company. 7. What is the man’s problem? ® He has gained weight. ® The sweatshirt is too big. © He does not have the receipt. ® The clerk cannot authorize exchanges. 8. What is the woman's problem? @® She needs child care that is closer to. the university. ® She needs someone to take care of her children while she is in class ® She needs the man to help her more with the children. ® She needs to spend more time with the children. 9. What is the man’s problem? ® He does not like his job. ® He wants to work more hours, © He cannot change jobs. '® He needs to spend more time studying. 10. What is the woman's problem? ® She needs to get more sleep. ® She is starting to feel sick © She did not finish her papers and Projects, ® She is tired of schoolwork. Refer to pages 318-320 for the Explanatory Answers.