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Worksheetssoal latihan Basic academic English (zaki's classes)
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
(woman) How soon will you be leaving?
(man) I'm on my way now.
(narrator) What does the man mean?
He's leaving now
He has to go out of his way
He will not be leaving soon
He will do it his own way
(man) Was Steve able to get into the house?
(woman) I left the door unlocked for him.
(narrator) What does the woman assume Steve did?
He locked the door
He tried unsuccessfully to get into the house
He was able to open the door
He left the house without locking the door
(man) The dinner special is roast turkey with mashed potatoes and gravy and apple pie for dessert
(woman) That doesn't sound good to me.
(narrator) What does the woman mean?
He doesn't like to listen to turkeys
He thinks the dinner sounds special
She especially likes the roast turkey
She'd prefer a different dinner
(woman) Would you help me with my physics homework tonight? I'm really having trouble with it
(man) Sorry I'm busy tonight.
(narrator) What does the man imply?
He'll be busy with his homework tonight
He can't help her tonight
He's sorry he can't ever help her
He'll help her with her physics
(man) What did you think of Professor Martin's lecture on the migratory of habits of whales
(woman) I couldn't keep my eyes open.
(narrator) What does the woman mean?
Her eyes hurt
She thought the lecture was great
The class was boring
She didn't want to watch Professor Martin
(woman) Have this month's bill been paid, or is that something we need to take of now?
(man) I paid the phone and electricity bill but not the credit cards.
(narrator) What does the man mean?
Not all the bills have been paid
They don't have enough credit to pay the bills
What she said on the phone wasn't credible
He used a credit card to pay some of the bills
(man) Will you be able to get back from running all your errands by 4:00?
(woman) I will be back as quickly as I can.
(narrator) What does the woman say that she'll do?
She'll call back quickly
She'll definitely be back by 4:00
She'll give it back by 4:00
She'll try to return fast
(man) Have you seen Tim? I really need to talk with him about phone bill.
(woman) Well, ... he was just here just a minute ago.
(narrator) What does the woman say about Tim?
She hasn't seen Tim.
Tim was there only for a moment.
Tim was around a short time ago.
Tim will return in a minute
(man) There's car parked in my spot even though the sign says that this space is reserved.
(woman) I guess we'll have to park somewhere else.
(narrator) What does the woman mean?
She doesn't like the place the chose.
She doesn't want to get into the car
She's glad the spot is reserved.
They can't park the car there.
(man) Do we have enough food for all the guests who are attending the reception this evening.
(woman) The refrigerator's about to burst.
(narrator) What does the man mean?
There's plenty to eat.
The refrigerators broken.
The food isn't in the refrigerator.
He's not sure if there's enough.
Woman : what did you think of the final exam in algebra?
Man : it was too easy
what does the man mean?
The final exam was harder than the others.
The final exam was harder than the others.
He thought the exam would be easier.
The exam was not very difficult.
woman: how are you feeling today?
Man: I’m really feeling rather sick
How is the man feeling ?
He's not feeling very well.
He's rather sick of working.
He's feeling better today than yesterday.
He'd really rather not answer the question.
man: has your family been in business for quite sometime ?
Woman: no, the family business was just established last year.
What does the woman say about the family business?
The company was founded about a year ago.
It was just established that he could go into business.
The family is well-established.
The business only lasted a year.
woman: did you have to waited at the airport for long time?
Man: no, the plane landed right on schedule.
What does the man mean?
He did not look at the right schedule.
The plane landed in the right place.
The plane arrived on time.
He had to wait for the plane to land.
man: do you wanted to join me in the pool?
Woman: I’ll just run and put my suit on.
What does the woman imply?
She'd rather go running.
She doesn't want to go into the pool.
She'll change clothes quickly and go swimming.
She needs a sweatsuit to go running.
(woman) : do you know where dean Nicholson's office is?
(Man) : There’s a directory in the entrance way.
(Narrator) : What does the man imply about Dean Nicholson’s office?
The directory doesn’t list it.
It is close to the entrance.
He doesn’t know where the office is.
The office is not in the building.
(Woman) How’s your research project coming, Mike?
(Man) So far, so good.
(Narrator) What does Mike mean?
He is not glad with the quality of the research.
He lives a long way from a good library.
Once he has finished the project, he will be pleased.
Until at the moment, he has not had any problems.
Man : I’d like coffee with milk, please.
Woman : Would you like a large or a small mug?
Narrator : What did the woman ask?
if the man wants a small hug
if the man saw a bug
how the man dug the hole
what size mug the man wants
(Woman) “Charlie has the potential to be a professional musician, but he is too lazy to practice.”
(Man) “What a shame!”
(Narrator) “What does the woman say about Charlie?”
He is a professional musician.
He does not want to become professional in music because he wants to practice.
He is very talented, but he’ll never be professional musician because he does not practice.
He practices each day, but he will never become a professional musician.
Woman : “Do you make connections with the Maple Avenue line?”
Man : “Yes, ma’am. Pay your fare and I’ll give you a free transfer and call
you before we get to Maple Avenue.”
Narrator : “Where did this conversation most probably take place?”
in a taxi
in a bus
in a boat
in a plane
Man : “Can you fill this prescription for me?”
Woman : “You can leave the prescription. I can have it filled about ten minutes.”
Narrator : “Who is the woman?”
a dentist
a pharmacist
a business manager
a teacher
Man: Would you like to go to the new restaurant on the corner?
Woman: Is that one that serves vegetarian food?
Narrator: what does the woman want to know?
If the restaurant in the corner
If the man would like to go to the new restaurant
If the vegetable is fresh
If the vegetarian food can be obtained
. Woman : “Mitch and Lynn must have a lot common since they’re both economics major.”
Man : “Oh, I didn’t realize that Mitch was an economics major too.”
Narrator: “What does the man imply?”
He is aware that Lynn was studying economics.
He does not think they own something in common
He knows Mitch better than he knows Lynn.
He is planning to learn economics by himself.
Man : “I’d like to return this sweater because it’s too small. I don’t have the receipt with me, though.”
Woman : “You could exchange the sweater for another size. But if you don’t have the receipt, I won’t be able to give you your money back.”
Narrator :” What does the woman tell the man?”
He can only get a refund with a receipt.
The sweater isn’t available in a larger size.
He can get his money refunded.
The sweater fits him perfectly.
Woman : “Are you enjoying the barbecue?”
Man : “Only rarely have I tasted such delicious meat”
Narrator : “What does the man mean?”
This is the best meat he’s tasted in a long
time.
He is willing to eat some meat from the delicatessen.
Meat tastes delicious to him when it’s cooked rare.
He is not certain if the meat is delicious.
(man) Did you finish the report for the meeting tomorrow?
(woman) I’m still working on it, but I’ll have it done by tonight.
(narrator) What does the woman imply?
She has already finished the report.
She will not be able to finish it tonight.
She is currently working on the report.
She forgot about the report.
(woman) Are you going to the concert this weekend?
(man) I have other plans, so I can’t make it.
(narrator) What does the man mean?
He is excited about the concert.
He has a scheduling conflict.
He is unsure about attending.
He prefers to stay home.
(man) How did your presentation go yesterday?
(woman) I think it went well, but I was really nervous.
(narrator) What does the woman imply?
She was confident during the presentation.
She felt anxious but believes it was successful.
She did not prepare for the presentation.
She received positive feedback from the audience.
(man) Did you enjoy the movie we watched last night?
(woman) I thought it was a bit too long.
(narrator) What does the woman imply?
She loved the movie.
She found the movie boring.
She didn't like the ending.
She thought the movie was too short.
(woman) Are you planning to attend the workshop next week?
(man) I have a prior commitment, so I can't go.
(narrator) What does the man mean?
He is excited about the workshop.
He has another engagement at that time.
He is unsure about attending.
He prefers to stay home.
(man) How did your interview go yesterday?
(woman) I think I made a good impression.
(narrator) What does the woman imply?
She is confident about the outcome.
She is unsure if she will get the job.
She felt nervous during the interview.
She did not prepare for the interview.
(woman) Did you finish the report for the meeting?
(man) I just need a few more hours to wrap it up.
(narrator) What does the man imply?
He has completed the report.
He is almost done with the report.
He will not be able to finish it.
He forgot about the report.
(man) Are you going to join us for dinner tonight?
(woman) I have to study for my exam.
(narrator) What does the woman mean?
She is not interested in dinner.
She has other plans for the evening.
She will join them after studying.
She is too busy to go out tonight.
(woman) How was your weekend trip?
(man) It was a great escape from the city.
(narrator) What does the man imply?
He enjoyed the trip.
He didn't like the trip.
He prefers staying in the city.
He found the trip boring.
Man : Are you going to take out the trash?
Woman : I have no time to do it.
Narrator : What does the woman mean?
She is very busy.
She has lots of free time.
It is not necessary to take out the trash.
She will do it if she has time.
woman : Are you worried about the interview?
Man : Its' unimportant to me.
Narrator : What does the man mean?
The interview is very important.
He is worried about the interview.
What he's wearing to the interview is important
He is not concerned about the interview.
Woman : ‘This should be a two-semester course. One semester is just not
enough time to learn all the materials.’
Man : ‘You can say that again’
Narrator : ‘What does the man mean
He would like to take the course two semesters
He thinks the course should be extended as well.
He would like the woman repeating what she said.
He thinks that the course should be extended.
Man : ‘We need to discuss our presentation some time in the next few days.’
Woman : ‘Fine. How about over lunch today?’
Narrator: ‘When does the woman want to talk about the presentation?’
When lunch is over
During lunch
In a few days
Before they eat
Man : ‘Would you like milk or sugar in your coffee?’
Woman :’ Neither, thank you.’
Narrator : ‘What does the woman want?
Either milk or sugar in her coffee
Tea, not coffee
Black coffee without sugar
Nothing to drink right now
Woman : ‘Is the utility bill due on the first or the fifteenth?’
Man : ‘On the fifteenth as far as I know.’
Man : ‘What does the man mean?
He knows when they should pay the bill.
The bill is going to be fifteen days late.
He thinks the bill is due in the middle of the month.
The bill is approximately fifteen dollars.
Man : “How do you think you did on the literature exam that you had this morning?”
Woman : “I really wish I could take it over again.”
Narrator : “What does the woman imply?”
She’s going to take the test over again.
She thinks she did a good job on the exam.
She has not yet taken the literature exam.
She’s unhappy with how she did.
Woman : I should have spent more time practicing the piano to get ready for the concert.
I don’t think I played well at all.
Man : If I were you, I wouldn’t dwell on it another minute.
Narrator : What does the man suggest the woman do?
Find a new place to live
Spend some time practicing
Go to another concert
Forget about the concert
woman : I’m glad I called and told you about the meeting.
Man If you hadn’t called me, I wouldn’t know
Narrator : What does the man mean
Man : I always see to get stopped by the police
Woman : If you drove more slowly, the police would not stop you so often
Narrator : What does the woman mean
The police should not stop the man so often.
The man rode a bit slowly.
The police do not frequently stop the man.
The man often drives too fast
Man : Just think, in another couple of days, I’ll be I Montreal.
Woman : How will you get around once you get there?
Narrator : What does the woman
ask the man?
How long he will stay in Montreal.
How he plans to travel to Montreal.
What form of transportation he is going to take there.
What other cities he is going to plan to visit.
Woman : "Has management decided on a new policy for pay raises?”
Man : “It’s still up in the air. I think it will be discussed again at the meeting next Friday.”
Woman : “What does the man mean?”
The airplane has not yet landed.
The manager is full of hot air.
Management is going to offer the pay raises on Friday.
The policy on pay raise has not yet been decided.
man : The new neighbour have just move in
Woman : Maybe we should call on them
Narrator : What does the woman mean to do
Visit their neighbours
Help the neighbours move in
Phone their neighbours over the fence
Call their neighbours
Man : I was 15 minutes late for class today
Woman : Better late than never
Narrator : what does the woman mean?
It’s good that the man went to class, on time or not.
The man has never been late.
It’s nice that the man was late for fifteen minutes.
It’s always bad to be late for class.
A flock of robins _______ to south to get warmer weather and to find
food.
Migrating
Can migrate
Migrates
Migrate
Vitamin K2 ___________ bone density and reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
Improves
improved
Improving
Can improves
