iBT TOEFL Listening

Chapter 5: Comprehending the Details (1)

14: Student Discount

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Part 1: (1)
(1) (1) Hi, Ralf, how are you doing? // Hi, Samantha, I'm fine, but I am not happy about the
new 15% increase in bus transportation fares. I don't think it is fair to students, poor people,
and old people on fixed incomes. Transportation is now a major consideration in my budget.
Note-Taking
* Not happy - increase in bus transportation fares
Key Words & Expressions
* fare: the price paid by a passenger to travel on a bus, train, etc.
!!! but .

(2) Take your student card to the Derbyshire Building on Johnson Road. The Metro Pass is
available there to all students from our university. The Student Union made a deal with them
last yearI think part of our student union dues may be involved, but I am not sure. Anyway,
you can get a monthly student pass that gives you unlimited, all zone access to public
transit anywhere in the greater regional district for half price50 a month.
Note-Taking
* Student card to D B on Johnson Road - student union dues monthly student pass
unlimited, all zone access for half 50$ a month
Key Words & Expressions
* transit: the transport of passengers or goods on public
* due: fees ()

(3) Really? Only 50 dollars? Why didn't I know about that? // There was a page on it in the
Information for New Student Packet that the Student Union sends welcoming all students.
Note-Taking
* A page for New Student Packet
Key Words & Expressions
* packet: a small pack or package
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(4) Oh, I remember that package. It included a welcome letter and a bunch of
advertisements. // Yes, but one of the ads was from CityMetro, explaining it all. // I just
threw the whole envelope out. I am so sick of looking at advertisements. It annoys me that
so much paper is wasted on material that is of no interest to me.
Note-Taking
* Threw the envelop sick of ads
Key Words & Expressions
* a bunch of: many
* throw out: get rid of

Part 2: (2)
(5) Well, I am sure if you go to the Derbyshire Building, there will be lots of information
there. How many zones do you travel? // I have to go 3 zones. It takes me over an hour to
get home. // Well, this pass would be especially good for you. It has the same cost
regardless of how many zones you travel.
Note-Taking
* Derbyshire 3 zones over an hour to home same cost for all zones
Key Words & Expressions
* regardless of: in spite of
!!! information there /n/ there .

(6) I am so glad you told me about this. I have been so worried about all my expenses
since starting college that I hardly ever have a doughnut with my coffee. I think I will
celebrate this news this afternoon, and buy a doughnut with my coffee. Can I invite you to
join me? This tip you gave me is worth a lot, I'd like to buy you a coffee.
Note-Taking
* Celebrate this news buy a doughnut with my coffee- invite you
Key Words & Expressions
* expenses: a sum of one's own money spent doing one's job

(7) That is very nice of you, but no need. I am glad I could help. I am going swimming after
class today. I'm trying out for the college swim team. The coach is excellent. // Yes, I have
heard that. Well, thank you so much, Samantha. I shall head over to the Derbyshire Building
right now.
Note-Taking

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* No need swimming try out for the college swim team

Key Words & Expressions
* try out: to go, eg to a football, rugby, hockey, etc team, and have trials in the hope of
being asked to join the team
* head over to: go to

(8) I forgot to mention this pass is only good until the end of term, then you have to renew
and the line-ups can get quite long. During the summer, it is not available. Also, when you
pay, they don't take personal checks. I made that mistake when I went the first timethey
accept credit cards and cash only. I doubt there will be any line-up today.
Note-Taking
* Good until the end of the term renew summer not available no personal checks
credit cards and cash only
Key Words & Expressions
* line-ups: an arrangement of things or people in line.
!!! good effective . .

Part 3:
Now get ready to answer the questions. You may use your notes to help you answer.
1. Where can the man get the Metro Pass?
(A) At CitiBank
(B) At a metro station
(C) At the Student Union Building
(D) At the Derbyshire Building
: Take your student card to the Derbyshire Building on Johnson Road. The Metro
Pass is available there to all students from our university.

2. Why did the man miss the information on the Metro Pass?
(A) He did not receive the New Student Packet.
(B) He did not read through the New Student Packet.
(C) The CityMetro did not send an advertisement to him.
(D) He did not join the student union.
: I just threw the whole envelope out. I am so sick of looking at advertisements.

3. Why does the woman say that the Metro Pass is especially good for the man?
(A) Because he is using the Citibank card.

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(B) Because he lives in the 5-zone area.

(C) Because he can get a free cup of coffee and doughnuts at the Derbyshire Building.
(D) Because it is a flat rate and he commutes a long distance.
: I have to go 3 zones. It takes me over an hour to get home. // Well, this pass
would be especially good for you. It has the same cost regardless of how many zones you
travel.

4. What does the man offer to do to thank Samantha?

(A) Buy her a new bus card
(B) Buy her a cup of coffee
(C) Take her out for dinner
(D) Walk with her to the Derbyshire Building
: I think I will celebrate this news this afternoon, and buy a doughnut with my
coffee. Can I invite you to join me?

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