LISTENING SECTION: EXERCISE 12 27
EXERCISE 12: Conversations-Friends on Campus
In some conversations in the Listening Section on the Paper-Based TOEFL, you will be asked to
recall information exchanged in conversations among friends in a variety of settings on campus. Choose
the best answer.
Conversation One
1. What is the main topic of this
conversation?
© The man's graduation.
CD The couple's engagement.
<D The man's smoking.
<]) The man's stress.
2. What does the woman suggest?
© That the man rethink their plans.
CD That the man see a family doctor.
<D That the man see a psychiatrist.
<]) That the man concentrate on his
studies.
3. What does the man promise to do?
© Get a patch to help him stop smoking.
CD Stop smoking immediately on his own.
<D Smoke less than usual for the next
week.
<]) Think about the woman's suggestions.
4. How does the man feel about the woman's
decision?
© Patient.
CD Surprised.
<D Worried.
<]) Irritated.
5. What can we infer about the woman?
© She has stopped smoking.
CD She does not want to get married to
the man.
<D She has asked the man to quit smoking
many times.
<]) She is not in love with the man.
Conversation Two
1. What prompted this conversation?
© Bill got hungry.
CD John noticed the time.
<D John had an exam.
<]) John decided to go home.
2. Why is John studying?
© He has a test that night.
CD He plans to go home for the weekend.
<D He has not studied during the semester.
<]) He is helping his friend.
3. When will the cafeteria close?
© At six o'clock.
CD At six-thirty.
<D Over the weekend.
<]) On Monday.
4. What does Bill want John to do?
© Bill wants John to study with him in
the dormitory.
CD Bill wants John to go home with him
for the weekend.
<D Bill wants John to let him know if he
orders a pizza.
<]) Bill wants John to find out what is
being served in the cafeteria.
5. What will Bill most probably do now?
© Continue studying.
CD Go to the cafeteria.
<D Cook dinner at home.
<]) Eat pizza.
Refer to pages 320-322 for the Explanatory Answers.