LISTENING PRACTICE

REVIEW FOR BOOK 30 - SCRIPT

DIRECTIONS:
You will hear 30 sentences . Listen closely. They will be read only once. Mark the best
answer...a, b, or c on your answer sheet.
1.

Dr. Lamb was complimented on the thorough research that he conducted.

2.

The new policy was fair as well as feasible.

3.

Im grateful for your sympathy and support.

4.

Bob is disappointed with his test results. Lets do something to boost his morale.

5.

I hope youll be back on your feet soon.

6.

Why is Lt. Simms using a microphone?

7.

Will the strong wind diminish soon?

8.

A special team was formulated to search for the missing kids.

9.

Contrary to General Lyons opinion, the contingency plan was adopted.

10.

Respond to the following statement. I really appreciate all your help. Everything is back in
working order.

11.

The fact is that you acted contrary to military policy.

12.

Capt. Williams answer involving the political issue was ambiguous.

13.

Dr. Roberts made an astonishing discovery in connection with global warming.

14.

What did Adam use to wax his car?

15.

Mr. Logan is running for senator.

16.

The amendment was passed by Senate.

17.

Military tactics often depend on the actual setting and the number of troops and weapons.

18.

I was shocked to hear that the old Olmos Theater burned down.

19.

Carl forgot his wifes birthday! Hell make up for it tonight.

20.

Our top priority is to provide national security.

21.

Gas was seeping into the water underground.

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22.

Having spoken up when he did, Albert was able to prevent a tragic situation.

23.

The large tanker left a residue of spilled oil on the oceans surface.

24.

The mayor sent for a medical team to treat the wounded.

25.

What a shame that the two countries are still involved in a political conflict.

26.

This mechanical device simulates movements in space.

27.

The queen attended the religious service. Who attended the service?

28.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is keeping an eye on the suspects.

29.

Tom didnt realize his mistake. He doesnt deserve to be punished.

30.

What happened when Mrs. Tyler opened the valve?

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LISTENING PRACTICE
REVIEW FOR BOOK 30 - ANSWER SHEET
1. a) He was criticized.
b) He was praised.
c) He was called down.
2. a) It was fair but not feasible.
b) It conflicted with other policies.
c) It was both fair and feasible.
3. a) I appreciate your help.
b) I deserve your help.
c) I dont need your support.
4. a) Lets try to cheer him up.
b) Lets tell him its a shame that he
didnt do better.
c) Lets give him another task to do.
5. a) I hope youll be able to walk again.
b) I hope youll recover.
c) I hope youll stick around.

11. a) Your actions were in opposition to our

military standards.
b) Your actions didnt conflict with standard
operations.
c) Your actions were conventional and feasible.
12. a) His answer was simultaneous.
b) His answer was astonishing.
c) His answer was vague.
13. a) He studied the movements of the earth with
respect to changes in the climate.
b) He discovered a link involving the variable
effects of pollutants in the atmosphere.
c) He researched the earths origin.
14. a) a nozzle
b) rags
c) a band

6. a) Hes keeping and eye on his opponents.

b) He can be heard more easily.
c) He is attempting to keep the business
in working order.

15. a) Hes a candidate for senator.

b) Hes ready to welcome the senator.
c) Hes sticking by the senator.

7. a) Yes, it will die down.

b) Yes, it will burn down eventually.
c) Yes, it will turn upside down.

16. a) The Senate did away with the amendment.

b) The Senate approved the new law.
c) The Senate delayed their decision.

8. a) The team was organized to caution

children.
b) The team has set about to establish
better security.
c) The teams mission is to find the lost
children.

17. a) There are many patterns to consider.

b) There are many concepts to understand.
c) There many contingencies involved.

9. a) Although General Lyons opposed the

idea, the others agreed to the plan.
b) General Lyons opinion was accepted
by the staff.
c) The plan was rejected due to a
difference of opinion.
10. a) Dont mention it.
b) Thanks, just the same.
c) Thanks for your condolences.

18. a) It was shocking to hear that the theater

closed down.
b) It was shocking to hear the theater collapsed.
c) It was shocking to hear that the theater was
destroyed by fire.
19. a) Hell be in lots of trouble tonight.
b) Hell compensate for his big mistake tonight.
c) Hell stick around and see what happens.
20. a) Our most important task is to keep our
country safe.
b) Our strategy is to keep our troops mobile.
c) Our primary mission is to simulate a conflict.

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21. a) Gas was mixing with the water near
the surface of the ground.
b) Gas was leaking into the water supply
below the ground.
c) Gas was crumbling into the water supply.
22. a) Albert gave a speech about accident
prevention.
b) Albert was committed to avoiding
conflicts.
c) Albert quickly cautioned others of a
hazardous situation.
23. a) It left a large deposit of oil.
b) It left a thin coating of oil.
c) It left several layers of oil.
24. a) The head of the state requested a team.
b) The head of the nation called in the team.
c) The head of the city asked the team
to come.
25. a) Its too bad that the two countries have
not resolved their differences.
b) For the sake of honor, the two countries
should fight for their principles.
c) The two countries deserve support with
respect to their policies.

26. a) It imitates similar motions and actions.

b) It was designed to travel through space.
c) It explains the mechanized mobility and
structured of the craft.
27. a) The male ruler.
b) The female ruler.
c) The daughter of the ruler.
28. a) They are closely watching and monitoring the
suspects.
b) They are charging the suspects with a crime.
c) They are recording the suspects conversation.
29. a) He shouldnt be praised for his actions.
b) He needs to be reprimanded at once.
c) He ought to be given another chance.
30. a) Lights came on.
b) Water flowed out.
c) Electricity was cut off.