Woman : How soon will you be leaving? Man : Im on my way now.
Question : WHAT DOES THE MAN MEAN?
Answer : a. He is leaving now. 2. Choose answer with synonyms Woman : What did you think of the final exam in algebra? Man : It was too easy!
Question : WHAT DOES THE MAN MEAN?
Answer : D. The exam was not very difficult. 3. Avoid similar sounds
Man : How long until youll be ready to
leave? Woman : First, I need to water the grass.
Question : WHAT DOES THE WOMAN MEAN?
Answer : C. The lawn is too dry. 4. Draw Conclusion about WHO, WHAT, and WHERE Man : This is flight 707 requesting permission to land. Woman : Flight 707 you are cleared for landing.
Question: Who is the man?
Answer : Flight and land tell us that the man/he is a pilot. (A) 5. Listen for WHO and WHAT in passives Man : Has Harry heard from the law school yet? Woman : Yes, he was admitted by the law school for the Fall semester
Question : WHAT HAPPEN TO HARRY?
Answer : B. The law school accepted him as a student. 6. WHO and WHAT with multiple nouns Man : The passenger arrived in a taxi Woman : Yes, and then she had the taxi driver wait at the corner.
Question : WHAT DOES THE WOMAN
MEAN? Answer : C. The cab driver waited for the passenger. 7. Negative Expression Man : Are you going to take out the trash? Woman : I have no time to do it?
Question : WHAT DOES THE WOMAN MEAN?
Answer : A. She is very busy. 8. Double Negative Expressions Man : Do you think Ron Rogers will be elected? Woman : Well, its not completely impossible.
Question : WHAT DOES THE WOMAN
IMPLY ABOUT RON? Answer : D. It may happen. 9. ALMOST NEGATIVE Expression Woman : Do you expect a lot of rain this month? Man : It is hardly ever rains in July.
Question : WHAT DOES THE MAN MEAN?
Answer : A. Theres little rain in July. 10. Negative With Comparative Man : Are you pleased with the exam results? Woman : I couldnt be happier.
Question : WHAT DOES THE WOMAN
MEAN? Answer : D. Shes delighted with the results. 11. Expression of AGREEMENT Man : Id like to take a trip down the coast this weekend Woman : Me, too.
Question : WHAT DOES THE WOMAN
MEAN? Answer : D. She would like to take a trip. 12. Expression of UNCERTAINITY and SUGGESTION Woman : Do you know when the movie starts? Man : It starts at 8:00, doesnt it?
Question : WHAT DOES THE MAN MEAN?
Answer : B. He is not quite sure when the movie begins. 13. Emphatic Expression of SURPRISE Man : Greg should be here any moment. Woman : Then, he IS coming to the party!
Question : WHAT HAD THE WOMAN
ASSUMED? Answer : C. Greg was unable to attend the party. 14. Listen for WISHES Man : Do you think well be able to get tickets for the concert. Woman : I wish there werent so many people in line in front of us.
Question : WHAT DOES THE WOMAN MEAN?
Answer : C. The line in front of them is too long. 15. Untrue Condition Woman : Im glad I called and told you about the meeting. Man : If you hadnt called me, I wouldnt have known.
Question : WHAT DOES THE MAN MEAN?
Answer : B. The woman called to let him know about the meeting. 16. Listen for TWO and THREE- PART VERBS Man : The new neighbors have just moved in. Woman : Maybe we should call on them.
Question : ACCORDING TO THE WOMAN,
WHAT SHOULD THE DO? Answer : D. Visit their neighbor. 17. Listen for IDIOMS Man : I was fifteen minutes late for the class today. Man : Better late than never.
Question : WHAT DOES THE WOMAN MEAN?
Answer : D. Its good that the man went to class, on time or not. Part B and Part C Read the options draw conclusion about the topic Try to imagine the conversation that will be given Anticipate (Predict) the question: Who, What, Which, How much, How Many, How Often, Where, etc. Part B and Part C The answer usually comes in a good order Most of the times the answer is what you listen Dont leave any question unanswered Skill 1 Skill 3 : 5 Questions Skill 4 Skill 6 : 5 Questions Skill 7 Skill 10 : 8 Questions Skill 11 Skill 13 : 5 Questions Skill 14 Skill 15 : 3 Questions Skill 16 Skill 17 : 4 Questions