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ECL: LISTENING 07

1. Who studies the weather?

weather = climate = conditions = weather conditions  meteorologist

2. Joe said, “the wind is as sharp as a knife?” What kind of wind is it?
as sharp as a knife  a cold wind

3. He hears a strange noise. What kind of noise does he hear?

strange = unfamiliar = unknown = alien  an unfamiliar noise

4. Jan said, “Please try this pie.” What did she say?
try = taste = give it a go = test  Have some pie.

5. She paid for her car in advance of delivery. When did she pay?
in advance = before = beforehand = previously = earlier  before delivery

6. They put out the fire. What did they do?

put out = extinguish = snuff out = douse = stifle  extinguished the fire

7. If a student asked you to change a quarter, What would you give him?
quarter = divide into four parts  two dimes and nickel

8. Mr. Smith went to the cafeteria at 7:30. Where did he go?

cafeteria = self-service restaurant = canteen = restaurant  to a place to eat

9. Tom arrived at the airport at6:00. The plane took off at7:00.When did Tom arrive at the airport?
 before takeoff

10. Helen mailed a letter to her husband yesterday after class. What did Helen do yesterday?
mailed = mail = letters = send = post = correspondence = e-mail  sent a letter home

11. Bob will stay in the guest room. Where will he stay?
guest = visitor = company = caller  in a visitor’s room

12. I took the tire to the service station and had the mechanic inflate it. What did the mechanic do?
inflate = fill with air = blow up = pump up  He filled the tire with air.

13. The cable was concealed in back of the engine. Where was the cable hidden?
in back = behind = at the rear  behind the engine

14. The student had a party last night and couldn’t finish the assignment. Why didn’t he finish his
assignment?
 because he had a party

15. George is going sailing. What is he going to do?

sailing = seafaring = marine = nautical = maritime = naval = sea  He is going for a boat ride.

16. Since it was so hot he stayed at home. Why did he remain at home?
hot = warm = boiling = heat = heat up = warm up = reheat  because of the heat
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17. He’s going to take up medicine this year. What is he going to do?
take up = start = begin = engage in = adopt = assume = study  He’s going to study medicine.

18. The woman told her daughter to stretch out the tablecloth on the table. What was she to do?
stretch = spread out = extend = unfold = spread = unroll  spread the tablecloth on the table.

19. The barometer is one of many devices used by the weatherman. What does a barometer measure?
barometer = indicator = measurement = gauge = guide  It measure atmospheric pressure.

20. Bob said, “Be careful, that wire is not insulated.” What did Bob mean?
insulated = insulate = protect = isolate = shield  The wire is not covered for protection.

21. When you meet a person between noon and six p.m. What do you say?
 Good afternoon.

22. What is made in a textile mill?

textile = cloth = fabric = material = yard goods
mill = crush = grind = refine = powder  cloth

23. Allen speak Spanish as well as Robert does. How well does Allen speak Spanish?
as well as = as good as = the same as = equal to = comparable with  about the same as Robert

24. Pvt. Wilson’s going to mail call. What’s he going to do?

mail = letters = post = correspondence = e-mail  get his letter

25. Joe’s shirt burned up. What happened to it?

burned up = burn = be on fire = destroy by fire  It was destroyed.

26. Jack arrived ten minutes after the class has started.
after = afterward = later than = past = later  Jack was late.

27. John is a safe driver.

safe = not dangerous = harmless = careful = nontoxic  He is a careful driver.

28. Describe this room, please.

describe = tell = express = explain = give details  Tell me about the room.

29. I saw the man sink.

sink = go down = go under = go under the surface = be submerged  I saw him going down.

30. There’s a lot of water in the air.

 The humidity is high.

31. We do not object to the food in the mess hall.

object = thing = entity = aim = intent = reason  We don’t mind it.

32. Mr. Smith is very punctual.

punctual = on time = in good time = prompt = without delay  He is always on time.

33. Tom found a pretty large hole in the floor.

large = big = great = huge = larger  It was a big hole.
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34. I have a pain in my arm.
pain = hurt = ache = soreness  My arm hurts.

35. Bill like to participate in many sport.

participate = play a part = take part = join  He like to play games.

36. Phillip has just a little money.

just = only = merely = simply = solely  He has only a little money.

37. My portable radio is out of order.

out of order = not working = out of use = unusable  It won’t work.

38. His name immediately came to mind.

immediately = right away = at once = just now = suddenly  I suddenly remembered his name.

39. He wants to buy a car.

wants = want = would like = be looking for = require  He would like to buy a car.

40. You must have confidence in your instructor.

confidence = belief = trust = loyalty = faith  You must trust him.

41. I’ll have tomato juice, please.

will  I’m going to have tomato juice.

42. This company hired a lot of men last year.

hired = employ = appoint = take on = engage  They employed a lot of them.

43. The children cooked their own supper tonight. I did not help them.
 The children did all the work.

44. The man slammed on his brakes.

slammed = bang = crash = smash = thump = knock  He put on his breaks suddenly.

45. School classes are over at four this afternoon.

over = ended = finished = completed  Classes are finished at four.

46. Tom needs his car washed.

needs = wants = requirements = desires = requests = wishes  His car should be washed.

47. Although the student had many opportunities to study, he didn’t take advantage of them.
advantage = benefit = gain = lead = plus = improvement = help  He didn’t study.

48. Oscar tried to call you but the line was busy.
 Someone else was talking on the line.

49. The cadet was not guilty of the charge.

guilty = culpable = responsible = blameworthy = accountable = at fault = in the wrong
not guilty = innocent  The cadet was found innocent.

50. He killed the diseased animals.

diseased = sick = unhealthy = unwell = sickly = ill  He kill the sick animals.
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51. Man : Where were these cars manufactured?
Woman : Most American cars are made in Detroit. What did the woman say about American cars?
 Most of them are made in Detroit.

52.Man : I have no friends with whom to practice English.

Woman : I’ll sea to it that you soon have an opportunity to speak English. What did the woman say?
opportunity = chance = occasion = opening = prospect  You’ll have a chance to speak English.

53. Man : I enjoyed my stay in your hotel very much. In fact, I would like to make reservations for two
for next weekend
Woman : Very, Well Mr. Marks. What do we learn from this conversation?
reservations = doubts = qualms = suspicions  The hotel will keep a double room for him.

54. Woman : I’d like to buy this car, but I didn’t understand, what you said about its systems?
Man : Each system in an automobile is designed to do a specific job. What did the man mean?
specific = particular = individual = certain = exclusive = specialized = special = identifiable
 Each system is planned to do a particular job.

55. Woman : That’s a powerful engine. Does it have a propeller?

Man : Yes, it does and it rotates at a very fast rate of speed.
What did he say the propeller does?
rotates = rotate = turn = turn around = go around = revolve = spin  It turns.

56. Man : I thought you send your maid out to do your shopping
Woman : Well, sometimes I go shopping by myself. How often does the woman go shopping?
sometimes = occasionally = on occasion = every so often  occasionally

57. Woman : Be careful or you’ll hit another.

Man : This road is too narrow. What did the man say about the road?
narrow = limit = get smaller = narrow down  It is not wide.

58. Woman : I love the location of this home, but hoe modern is the kitchen?
Man : The kitchen is equipped with the latest electrical appliances.
What did the man mean by equipped?
equipped = equip = provide = furnish = outfit = endow = supply = stock  furnished

59. Man : Why don’t you have lunch in the mess hall?
Woman : I don’t like the food.
Man : Well, I find it convenient. What does he mean by convenient?
convenient = handy = well-located = well-situated = suitable = fitting = opportune  handy

60. Man : I’d love to go to the dance with you tomorrow, but I’m going away for a few day.
Woman : Well, please give me a ring when you get back to town.
What does she expect the man to do when he gets back to town?
give me a ring = telephone  telephone her