2. Directions: You will hear ten short conversations between two people. At the end of each conversation, you must answer the question below that corresponds to the conversation. When you are ready to begin, start the audio at the section Listening Comprehension, Part III, Exercise 5. At the end of the tenth conversation, turn off the audio.
3. 1. Why are the speakers upset? (A) New regulations are unnecessary. (B) One needs an operation. (C) They have to remodel the plant . (D) They don't like suspense.
4. 2. Why does the person want to file a complaint? (A) The salesperson is uncooperative. (B) The product is defective. (C) The manager wouldn’t issue a refund. (D) The product is old.
5. 3. Why are food prices high? (A) Rising oil prices. (B) Lack of rain. (C) Excessive food. (D) The holiday season.
6. 4. Why is the man buying twenty-four cakes? (A) Twelve more people may come. (B) They’re on sale. (C) They’re little. (D) Everyone gets two.
7. 5. Why is the restaurant closed? (A) It’s too early. (B) Today is a public holiday. (C) There is a general strike. (D) The chef is on vacation.
8. 6. Why was the man late? (A) His alarm clock was broken. (B) He had to mail a letter. (C) He needed to buy something. (D) He overslept.
9. 7. Why are the speakers being fired? (A) They were too generous. (B) They have other jobs. (C) They mismanaged an account. (D) They took bribes.
10. 8. Why is the man happy? (A) He’s young. (B) He got a better job. (C) He inherited some money. (D) He has a vivid imagination
11. 9. Why did the man go.to the doctor’s office? (A) He wanted to reschedule his appointment. (B) He had an emergency. (C) He needed a yearly examination. (D) He burned himself.
12. 10. Why can’t the man read? (A) He isn’t used to the library. (B) People are leaving. (C) The noise is too loud. (D) He wants to listen to the radio.
