1.

Focus on the second line

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

Total : 30 Questions