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1Man:wrong?Woman:I dont feel very well.2Woman:Ill be back in the office early on Monday.Man:Right. a good weekend, then.3Husband:Shall I prepare the vegetables for dinner?Wife:Yes, but be careful not to cut , the knifes sharp.4Man:Do you spell your name with without an e?Woman:Its Anne with an e.5Woman:How far is to the bus stop?Man:Only about five minutes walk.6Man:What did you think of Paulsgirlfriend?Woman:I thought she was nice, but she talks all the time.7Woman:Come in you look a bit cold. Man:Thanks the winds so strong it nearly blew my hat .8Woman:Michael looks fed up.Man:Yes, hes just been about his new promotion.Woman:Whats the problem? Isnt he getting enough money?9Woman:Ive got loads of old discs in my cupboard.Man:What are you going to do with them?Woman:I dont know it seems like we get used toone thing, something new comes along!10Woman:Can you tell me where the nearest garage is?Man:Turn right the next crossroads. You cant miss it.Woman:Thanks.11 What does the woman mean? A I think its a great idea. B I think youre unlikely to succeed. C I dont think you should do that immediately. Man:Im going to throw my hat in the ring for the Managing Director job. What do you think?Woman:Well, to be honest, I think its a bit of a long shot.12 What does theman mean by his SECOND comment? AIm frustrated by your attitude. BIm afraid I cant agree with you. CIm finding it hard to believe you. Man:I see the train drivers are preparing for strike action again next week.Woman:I dont suppose anything will come of it, though.Man:I wish I could share your optimism.13 What does the mother mean? A I dont want you to do that.B Im not saying anything about this.C Not until we have talked about this.Son:Mum Ive decided Im going to hitch-hike round Europe!Mother:Not if I have anything to say about it.14 What does the man mean? A Its losing a lot of money.BIts bringing in a lot of money.C Its hardly making any money.Man:Timothys business seems to be thriving.Woman:Actually, I think hes only just about breaking even.15 The woman is . A voicing her regret.B expressing her surprise.C passing on her good wishes.Man:Apparently that Head of Department job might finally be coming my way.Woman:Well, thats a turn-up for the books!16 What does the man mean? A Most new technology can be unexpectedly difficult to use.B It can be hard keeping up-to-date with technology.C New technology requires too much effort.Man:New technology is sometimes more trouble than its worth.Woman:You never did like keeping up with the times. 17 What does the woman mean? A You didnt use to like new technology.B Youve always been against any kind of change.C I always thought you were really keen on new technology. Man:New technology is sometimes more trouble than its worth.Woman:You never did like keeping up with the times. 18 What does the girl mean? AShe never sees the boy at the swimming pool.BShe always sees the boy at the swimming pool.CShe sometimes sees the boy at the swimming pool.Boy:I really like going swimming.Girl:Really, butI hardly ever see you at the swimming pool.Boy:I always go early in the mornings.19 What does the brother mean? A You cant understand.B You dont understand.C You refuse to understand.Sister:I dont know what you see in fishing sitting on a river bank for hours on end doing absolutely nothing and finishing the day with a couple of trout.Brother:You just dont get it, do you? Its not about how many fish you catch.20 What does the man mean? A Im not worried about missing the start of the play.B I need to leave at 8 pmto be on time for the play.C Im not going to miss any part of the play.Woman:Dont you need to leave now if you want to see the beginning of the play?Man:Dont worry about it. It doesnt start until 8 pm.21 What does the woman mean? A Ive told my personal assistant exactly why Im unhappy with him.B Im not sure if my personal assistant understands why Imunhappy with him.C Im unhappy that his performance at work does not meet the terms of his contract.Man:Whats wrong with your personal assistant?Woman:Im not happy with his performance at work and Ive just let him know in no uncertain terms.Man:Well, you dont exactly mince your words, do you?22 What does the man mean by his SECOND comment? A You dont always say exactly what you mean.B You always communicate precisely and effectively.C You dont always tell people exactly what you think.Man:Whats wrong with your personal assistant?Woman:Im not happy with his performance at work and Ive just let him know in no uncertain terms.Man:Well, you dont exactly mince your words, do you?WriteONE or TWO words into each space. There is an example (0) at the beginning. Contractions, e.g. isnt count as one word.Having a chat The female chatterbox, a woman who seldom if ever lets men get a (0)word in edgeways, is a traditional stereotype in certain cultures. However, research 23 out by psychologists has found both sexesareequally capable of talking a lot. In the study, almost 600 male and female volunteers were fitted with digital microphones. These were then programmed to record people speaking at regular intervals as the subjects 24 about their daily livesover a 10-day period. Using these recordings, the research team estimated that women speak, on average, 16,215 words each day, 25 men utter 15,669 words. The most talkative people of all in fact, tend to be men. Four of the biggest talkers 26 part in the study were male, one ofwhom produced over 45,000 words in the course of his normal day. His total was a great surprise! The most talkative woman in the study, 27 contrast, managed a mere 40,000 words daily. Men were also the majority group at the silent end of the spectrum, with the quietest averaging as 28 as 500 words a day. In the 29 , there is nothing like data to undo a stereotype! 30 Twohikers are walking up a hill. They agree to . A have a rest. B stop for lunch.Ctake another route. D return to their hotel.31 Two friends are talking about electrical equipment in the home. The man agrees that .A kitchen appliances use less electricity than some other domestic appliances.B eliminating kitchen appliances would have negative consequences.C people ought to go to restaurants instead of cooking at home.D it is not necessary to have awashing machine in the house.32 Two people are talking about a new flat (apartment). How does the woman feel about her new home?A pleased with the location of the flat B fed up with the noise from the street C disappointed with the size of the kitchen D happy that she can spend more time at home33 Two business people are discussing foreign trade. Why, according to the man, have exports of a particular product fallen recently?A The current version of the product is of inferior quality.B Some countries are making their own, similar products.C Interest rates in the country of manufacture fell sharply.D The product has become more expensive in key markets.34 Two friends are talking about homes. Where does the woman live?A in the countryside B in the mountains C on the coast D in the city35 Two people are talking about memory. What comment does the manmake aboutmemory?A Lie-detectors are an effective way ofmaking people recall past events.B Our recollection of past events can be influenced byoutside factors.C Our memories of dramatic events are more vivid than other memories.D The long-term memory helps us to recreate events in our childhood.36 Two people are talking about some female pop singers. What does the woman say about the singers?A Some of these singers wont be popular for very long.B She prefers to listen to other kinds of music.C She thinks their music is quite conventional.D They all look quite similar to each other.37 You will hear part of a travel programme. Where is the presenter speaking from?A a boat on a lake B a bridge over a river C a village by the sea D a hill overlooking a bay38 A man is talking about running his own restaurant. What does he imply about his career in the restaurant business?A If hed accepted the airport contract, it would have been a disaster.B He had a better opportunity to learn innovative techniques working abroad.C If hed had less adventurous menus, he wouldnt have achieved what he has.D If hed continued working abroad, he might have been even more successful.39 You will hear an advertisement for a health centre. The speaker says that you can get a reduced rate at the centre if . . .Ayou are aged over 50. Byou book a place early. Cyou dont stay for lunch. Dyou have regular check-ups.40 A man is talking on the radio about a man with a new business idea. Why did the investors deci