SKILL I : FOCUS ON THE LAST LINE

Be ready to focus on the last line of the dialogue because it probably contains the
answer.

Men : Can I help you find something?

Women : Yes Thank you, I need to get a new rag
Narrator : What does the woman mean

In your test book or on the computer screen, you read :

A. Shes found a new ring
B. She needs to help him find something
C. Shes shopping for a carpet
D. Shes thankful she has a rag

Answer : C
SKILL II : DRAW CONCLUSION ABOUT WHERE

A final type of conclusion that is common in the short dialogues is to determine

where the conversation probably takes place, based on the clues given in the
conversation

Women : Id like to open an account

Men : Would you like to saving account or interest bearing account?
Narrator : Where does the conversation probably take place?

In your test book or on the computer screen, you read :

A. In a department store
B. In a bank
C. In an accounting firm
D. In a checkout line

ANSWER : B
SKILL III: LISTEN FOR EXPRESSIONS OF AGREEMENT
Expression of agreement are common in the short dialogues, so you should become
familiar with them.

Agreement with Positive Statement Agreement with Negative Statement

So do I Neither,Do I
Me, too I dont either
Ill Say!
Isnt it!
You can say that again
Men : The traffic outside is really loud
Women : Ill say
Narrator : What does the woman mean?

In your test book or on the computer screen, you read :

A. Traffic should not be allowed
B. She thinks that the traffic should stay outside
C. She agrees that the traffic is noisy
D. Shell stay outside with the man

ANSWER : C