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1.W:John,I'm sorry to be so late.Thank you for waiting.
    M:Oh,I didn't mind.I've only been here fifty minutes.You said that you might be as much as an hour late,
    so I just bought my newspaper and ordered myself a cup of coffee.
    Q:How long has the man been waiting?
    A:Fifty minutes.
    2.W:Are you glad that you came to Washington?
    M:Yes,indeed.I'd considered going to New York or Boston,but I've never regratted my decision.
    Q:Where does the man live?
    A:In Washington.
    3.M:Something is wrong with second gear.It seems to run fine in reverse,and drive,
    when I shift it into second,the motor stalls out.
    W:I hope that it won't be too difficult to fix.
    Q:Which gear needs to be fixed?
    A:Second gear.
    4.W:You're always working around the house on Saturday,painting and doing repairs!You must enjoy it.
    M:Not really.I'd rather relax or go fishing,but Saturday is the only day I have to get anything done.
    By the time I get home from work during the week.I'm too tired.
    Q:What does the man usually do on Saturdays?
    A:He works at home.
    5.W:The chocolate cake is very good today.
    M:No thanks.I'll have apple pie with vanilla ice cream on top.
    Q:What kind of dessert did the man order?
    A:He ordered apple pie.
    6.M:The main library is open from eight A.M.until nine P.M.Monday through Friday;
    noon until six P.M. Saturday and Sunday;and twenty_four hours a day during finals week.
    This is a recording and will not repeat.If you need further assistance,please stay on the line until and operator answers.
    W:Hello.This is the opertator.May I help you?
    Q:When is the library open on weekdays?
    A:From eight o'clock in the morning until nine o'clock at night.
    7.M:Mr.Black is fluent in Spanish and now he's beginning to study Arabic.
    W:He also knows a few words in Japanese and Chinese.
    Q:Which language does Mr.Black speak well?
    A:Spanish.
    8.I'm going to the museum Sunday afternoon.
    There's a new exhibit of Indian art from Arizona and New Mexico.What to go with me?
    W:I'd love to ,but my best frind is getting married on Sunday and I wouldn't miss it for anything.
    Q:Where is the woman going on Sunday afternoon?
    A:To a wedding.
    9.M:These silver earrings are only sixteen dollars this week.The gold ones are twenty_four.
    W:I'll take the silver ones,then;or on second thought give me the gold ones.
    I have a gold necklace that would look very nice with them.
    Q:What did the woman decide to buy?
    A:She decided to buy a pair of gold earrings to match a gold necklace that she already had.
    10.M:It only takes two hours to get to New York,but you'll have a six_hour layover between flights.
    W:Oh,that's alright.I don't mind having the time in New York.I still have a few things to shop for.
    Q:How many hours will the woman be in New York?
    A:Six hours.
    11.M:Are you sure that you brought your purse with you in the first place?
    W:Yes.I had it when I got in the car.I thought that I might have left it on the car seat,but when I went back it wasn't there.
    Maybe I put it down on the counter when I checked my coat outside the auditorium.
    Q:Where does the woman believe that she has left her purse?
    A:On the counter.
    12.M:Do you have your Christmas shopping done yet?
    W:Almost.I got a watch for my husband,but I can't seem to find anything for my dad.
    He would probably like a book or a case for his coin collection.
    Q:What did the woman buy her husband for Christmas?
    A:She bought him a watch.
    13.M:I feel obligated to attend the party,but really I'd much rather go with you to the concert.
    W:I'm sorry that you can't .They will be playing music from the big band ear.
    Q:Where is the woman going?
    A:To a concert.
    14.M:Which dress do you plan to wear?
    W:I like the black one,and it fits me better,but it's probably too dressy.I suppose I'll wear the red one.
    Q:Why didn't the woman wear the black dress?
    A:Because it is too formal for the occasion.
    15.M:Have you started writing your paper for history?
    W:Not yet.I'm still writing up my laboratory assigmnents for chemistry and studying for my midterms in English and French.
    Q:For which class must the woman begin to prepare?
    A:She must begin writing a paper for her history class.