Listening Practice 5 - Part A

1.

• They were displeased.

• They found it sad.

• They thought it was shocking, but very funny.

• They became angry at the promiscuity.

2.

• To the beach.

• To a play

• To a movie theater.

• To a restaurant

3.

• He’s dying

• He doesn’t hear too well.

• He was at a party.

• He was reading something important.

4.

• The class thought the demonstration was too complex.

• Too many students showed up.

• The professor didn't show up.

• The professor canceled it.

5.

• It’s more direct.

• There’s a traffic jam.

• It’s faster.

• It’s less expensive

6.

• He got a one-way plane ticket.

• He went the wrong direction on a one-way street.

• He made an improper turn.

• He slowed down at the wrong time.

7. 7.

• Susan Flannigan is in a bell-ringing group.

• Her name sounds familiar.

• Susan Flannigan is ringing the bell now.

• Her name sounds melodic.

8.

• Roy’s standing in line for a gold medal.

• Roy was the best, so he got a gold medal.

• Nobody’s better than Roy at getting gold medals.

• Roy probably won’t win a gold medal.

9.

• The cartridge does not need to be replaced.

• He does not intend to change the cartridge.

• He already changed the cartridge.

• He is uncomfortable because the woman is watching him.

10.

• Every week, there are three direct flights from Atlanta to Chicago.

• Next week, the three flights from Atlanta to Chicago will be stopped.

• Three planes which travel from Atlanta to Chicago each week make nine stops enroute.

• The number of planes that travel from Atlanta to Chicago will be reduced within the next three weeks.