Listening – Part 3 – Conversations
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On American School: Part 3 is composed of 13 conversations between two people. There are 2 to 5 exchanges per conversation. The dialogues will appear one at a time with the 3 corresponding questions. To help you, there will be 4 possible responses per question. Select the best response to each question. Press pause to read the questions before starting the recording.
New: For certain conversations there will be 3 speakers and certain questions will be associated with an audio as well as a table or graphic.
On Exam Day: Part 3 is made up of 13 conversations between two people, with 2 to 5 exchanges per person. You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speakers say in each conversation and the conversations will only be spoken one time. Select the best response to each
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Tip: You can start answering the questions right from the beginning of the recording as they are usually written in order.
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Question 1
What are the two colleagues talking about?
Explanation
They are talking about how amazing the conference was.
Question 2
Why was the man unable to attend?
Explanation
It is stated that only two employees were able to go due to recent budget cuts.
“To attend” means “to be present at.”
Question 3
Where did the event take place?
Explanation
The employee who didn’t get to go said that it was a shame they couldn’t go because they love New Jersey.
Question 4
What type of conversation is this?
Explanation
This seems to be a friendly chat between two people.
Question 5
What are the two people talking about?
Explanation
Christmas and holidays are mentioned.
“Upcoming” means “future.”
Question 6
Why is the man complaining?
Explanation
His workload is hectic every year.
“To complain” means “to express dissatisfaction.”
“Workload” means “amount of work.”
Question 7
Where is this conversation taking place?
Explanation
They are discussing what happened at the meeting, which happened in the office prior to this conversation.
A mall is a large, indoor shopping center.
Question 8
Why is the man so upset?
Explanation
The head of marketing was unhappy with the poster.
“Stole” is the past tense of “to steal” (to take without permission).
Question 9
What does the man have to do?
Explanation
Because the head of marketing is unhappy with the work, he has to redesign the poster.
Question 10
Why is the secretary confused?
Explanation
They refer to Joanna as Doctor Roberts, so she was confused when she heard “Joanna.”
Question 11
What does Chris want to do?
Explanation
It is stated that he’d like an interview for the next issue of the Daily Target.
Question 12
What does the woman do at the end of the conversation?
Explanation
The woman puts him on hold to grab Doctor Roberts’ schedule.
“To hang up” means “to end a phone call.”
Question 13
What is the man trying to do?
Explanation
The man wants to see his daughter.
Question 14
How much time does he have to do this?
Explanation
He has ten (10) minutes to see his daughter.
Question 15
What can be said of the woman’s attitude?
Explanation
The woman is abrupt in her responses with no pleasantries.
Question 16
What do the two speakers most likely do?
Explanation
The speakers manage several branches and check in on them periodically.
Question 17
What does the man have to say about the Edgeware branch?
Explanation
The man noticed that the service was poor at a particular branch.
Question 18
How long ago did this branch open?
Explanation
The branch in
Question opened in April.
Question 19
What does the word “glossies” refer to in this conversation?
Explanation
The meaning of “glossies” is inferred by the goal of the day to laminate book covers.
(A) – One definition of the word “glossies” is a magazine printed on glossy paper.
(B) – One definition of the word “glossies” is a daily online publication on fashion.
(C) – One definition of the word “glossy” is anything shiny and smooth.
Question 20
Why did the woman panic or begin to worry?
Explanation
The woman assumed the work needed to be completed by 9 a.m. when she had all day.
(B) – Her coworkers were pulling a prank on her as shown in the last sentence of the conversation.
(C) – There is no indication this was a logical choice.
(D) – There is no indication this was a logical choice.
Question 21
How many people will be laminating book covers?
Explanation
The second time M1 speaks he lists who will help laminate.
(A) – M1 stated they all will take turns laminating.
(B) – M1 stated they all will take turns laminating.
(C) – M1 stated they all will take turns laminating
Question 22
Why are the man and woman meeting?
Explanation
The woman looks for a quiet table to discuss a proposal.
(A) – The man and woman know each other and use first names.
(C) – The woman does not want to order food at the moment.
(D) – There is no mention of a problem at the office.
Question 23
What does the woman mean by, “that area is quieter”?
Explanation
“That area is quieter” means that she wants a quiet area to talk.
(B) – She states that she wants to hear about a proposal.
(C) – She states “we can discuss it” so she will be talking.
(D) – There is no mention of a sound.
Question 24
What does the woman imply by saying, “Can we have a little time”?
Explanation
The woman asks, “Can we have a little time before we order?” This implies that she does not want to order food until later.
(A) – This is the opposite meaning.
(B) – She does not state that she is not eating.
(D) – She does not ask for the correct time.
Question 25
What is the conversation mainly about?
Explanation
This short conversation covers the normal process of checking into a hotel.
(A) – The name on the reservation is only part of the conversation.
(C) – The reason there are two names is only part of the conversation.
(D) – No reason is given for there being two rooms.
Question 26
Why does the man say, “That’s strange”?
Explanation
“That’s strange” is a common expression used when someone finds something unusual or unexpected. In this case, the man was expecting to find two reservations, but he only found one.
(A) – The context tells us that the man is not commenting on the company name. It would be very impolite in this context.
(B) – He finds one reservation under the company name.
(C) – The context tells us that the man is not commenting on the company.
Question 27
What does the woman imply about the following day?
Explanation
The woman says, “it would be nice, but… it’s going to be an early enough start as it is.” This implies that the working day begins early and so they must wake up early.
(B) – The woman doesn’t want breakfast early.
(C) – The woman doesn’t mention being too busy.
(D) – The woman deliberately chooses to miss breakfast. There is no possibility of her having breakfas
Question 28
What is this conversation about?
Explanation
The bags are made from vegetables and are dissolvable, meaning they melt when in contact with liquid.
(A) – Potatoes and bags are both mentioned, but the conversation is not about buying potatoes.
(C) – The bags are made in Indonesia, and so probably use Indonesian vegetables, but this is not the subject of the conversation.
(D) – The bags can be used for shopping, and will be sold in shops, but this is not the main point of the conversation.
Question 29
What does the man mean when he says, “But it’s safe for human consumption too”?
Explanation
Consumption, in this conversation, means eating. What the man says before this makes this clear too.
(A) – They might, but this isn’t mentioned.
(B) – It doesn’t state who can use them.
(C) – This isn’t clear. The bags aren’t in the speaker’s stores and he doesn’t say anything about where people can currently find them.
Question 30
Where does yuca come from
Explanation
Yuca is a root vegetable, like a potato, so it grows under the ground.
(A) – Root vegetables don’t grow on trees.
(C) – It is a vegetable, so it isn’t made anywhere.
(D) – Root vegetables grow under the ground.
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Question 31
What is the man’s biggest concern about printing his book?
Explanation
The man indicates he will decide how many books he wants printed based on the total price with color photos.
(A) – They discuss the price of black & white photos.
(B) – The book is in a pdf format and the layout is complete.
(C) – They discuss the price of color photos.
Question 32
Who is the book about?
Explanation
The phrase “a man’s best friend” refers to his dog.
(A) – The author wrote it but it is not about him.
(B) – It is about love but the love of a pet.
(D) – The author wrote it about his pet.
Question 33
Look at the graphic. How much more does 250 black & white books cost than 100 color books?
Explanation
Two hundred fifty black & white books cost $750 and 100 color books cost $800 therefore 100 books coulor books cost $50 more than 250 B&W books.
(B) – Two hundred fifty B&W books are not twice as much as 100 color books.
(C) – Two hundred fifty color books cost $50 more than 100 B&W books.
(D) – Two hundred fifty B&W books are nearly the same price but not equal.
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Question 34
What is the woman worried about with Tokyo?
Explanation
The woman says that new hires in management will have knowledge of the newest technology.
(B) – There are more promotions than new hires.
(C) – There is no mention of a problem in management.
(D) – The graph does not mention number of employees in headquarters.
Question 35
What reason does the man say for giving promotions?
Explanation
The man says that people who have worked there understand the company’s goals and objectives.
(A) – New hires do not understand the company as well as employees.
(C) – There is no mention of the skills of new hires.
(D) – There is no mention of a problem in management.
Question 36
Look at the graphic. What location has the best balance of new hires and promotions?
Explanation
The woman states that new hires know the newest technology and the man states that employees know the company’s goals and objectives better.
(A) – London has 20% promotions which is too low.
(B) – Tokyo has 80% promotions which is too high.
(D) – New York has 72% promotions, which is too high.
Question 37
What is the purpose of this meeting?
Explanation
The woman states, “I’m looking at the sites that corporate recommends for our three-day seminar,” which is the purpose of the meeting.
(B) – Although they speak about the discount, it is not the priority in the meeting.
(C) – The woman states that there will be 245 employees attending the conference.
(D) – Although the woman says that New Orleans is a nicer location, it is not the priority of the meeting.
Question 38
What reason does the woman give for preferring the Dallas location?
Explanation
The woman compares New Orleans and Dallas and states that New Orleans is not as convenient as Dallas.
(A) – Dallas and New Orleans have the same room discount.
(B) – The woman states that New Orleans is a nicer location.
(D) – Although the woman says that New Orleans is a nicer location, it is not the priority of the meeting.
Question 39
Look at the graphic. What would be the best location if the employees were NOT staying overnight?
Explanation
Dallas offers the lowest price per person, regardless of the room discount.
(B) – New Orleans is a little more expensive than Dallas.
(C) – New York is the second most expensive option.
(D) – Los Angeles is the most expensive option.