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ECL: LISTENING 09

1. There were 60 students in there classroom. What was the total number of students?
60  sixty

2. The instructor pointed to a picture and said, “this is a ship.” What picture did he point to?
ship  ship

3. They got a good deal on a car. What did they get?

good deal on a car = good to buy a car  a good buy.

4. If Morgan tell you to switch on the motor, what should you do?
switch on = turn on = start = start up  turn it on

5. When you are in the restaurant, you can order meal just the way you like it. If you like meat cooked
thoroughly, what kind of meat would you order?
thoroughly = completely = absolutely  well done meat

6. We will cut down the number of students in the class. What will we do to the class?
cut down = reduce = decrease = chop down = bring down  reduce the number

7. The instructor said, “the engineers designed a bridge.” What did the instructor mean?
designed = plan = intend = drawing = devise  They drew plans for it.

8. Many home are equipped with the latest modern electrical appliances. What is the meaning of
“equipped with”?
equipped with = equip with = supply with = furnish with = provide with = prepare with
 furnished with

9. Sometimes Capt. McDonald gives examples to clarify his statement. Why does he give examples?
clarify = explain = make clear = illuminate = spell out  to explain a statement.

10. The ship fell a part when it hit the rocks. What happened to the ship?
fell = destroy = cut down = chop down = chop = clear-cut = knock down = knock out
part = piece = fraction = element  It went to pieces.

11. He saluted twice. What did he do?

twice = two times = double = twofold  Gave two salutes.

12. The instructor said that it was sprinkling outside. What did the instructor mean?
sprinkling = sprinkle = spray = shower = light rainfall  Light rain was falling

13. Mr. and Mrs. Jones watch television at home two hours every night, because they like the programs
Why do they watch television?
like  because they like it.

14. Capt. Willis bought a brand new car. What kind of car did he get?
brand = brand name = product  new product  a car never used

15. My friend and I will meet you at the theater opposite the cafeteria. Where will we meet you?
opposite = opposed = reverse = converse = differing = across  across from the cafeteria
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16. Lt. Nicholson is going to the barbershop to get a hair cut, then he is going to the cafeteria to eat
dinner. When will Lt. Nicholson have his dinner?
then = after that = next = followed by  after getting a hair cut

17. The temperature fell rapidly when the cold front hit. What happened when the front arrived ?
fell = destroy = cut down = chop down = chop = clear-cut = knock down = knock out
rapidly = fast = quickly = speedily  It got cooler.

18. Tom told his brother, “that’s a pretty big load for such a small boy. What did tom mean?
pretty = attractive = cute  The load is rather large.

19. The teller at the bank said, “What denominations of bills would you like?” What did the teller mean?
denomination = value = quantity  How do you want this money?

20. The rule were very rigid. How were the rules?
rigid = strict = unbending = inflexible = unyielding  strict

21. When ice is exposed to heat , it changes to water. What does it change to?
water  a liquid

22. When men travel between the earth and the moon, what do their ships travel through?
between the earth and the moon = space  space

23. Lt. Smith said, “Lt. Lee is a lucky young man.” What did he say about Lt. Lee?
lucky = fortunate = blessed = fluky = auspicious  He is fortunate.

24. Paul gave his maximum effort in class. What kind of effort did he gave?
maximum = highest = greatest = most = limit  the greatest

25. When Bob was sick, he went to a man who cured him. Who cured Bob?
cured = cure = make well = restore to health  a physician

26. I have to go to town.

have to = must = be required to  I must go to town.

27. Gasoline is flammable.

flammable = inflammable = combustible  It will burn easily.

28. Jim talked easily to everybody.

easily = simply = with no trouble = without difficulty = without problems
 He was relaxed.

29. Turn that machine on.

Turn on = switch on = start  Start it.

30. It might rain tomorrow.

might = may  It may rain.

31. He lived in a huge house.

huge = enormous = giant = titanic = gigantic = large  The house is large.

32. He sounds like he’s angry.

sounds like  He’s angry.
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33. He checked out of the hotel yesterday.
checked out = leave = depart = sign out = inspect  He paid and left.

34. I will try out the car tomorrow.

try out = test = audition = trial = check = examination  I will check it.

35. The workman will tear down that building.

tear down = demolish = rip down = pull down = raze to the ground  They will take it apart.

36. Major Green didn’t have enough time to read every page in the book .
enough = sufficient = adequate = as much as necessary  He didn’t every page.

37. John said, “Hurry, or we will be late.” Tom said, “I’m going.”
Hurry = speed up = speed = run  John want to go immediately.

38. I graduated from high school in July and joined the military service two months later.
later = afterward = later on = soon after = presently  I joined in September.

39. The clerk said, “Try this coat on.” Mr. Brown it on and said, “The sleeves are not long enough.”
not long enough = short  The sleeves are to short.

40. Henry said, “Let’s go in. I’m freezing.” Mike said, “I’m freezing to. Let’s go.”
freezing = cold = sub-zero = icy = chilly = cool  The weather is very cold.

41. Mrs. Nolan doesn’t get along with Mrs. Morgan.

get along with = like = be compatible with = gel with  The aren’t friendly each other.

42. Let me get my hat, Bill.

Let = allow = give permission = permit = agree to  Allow him get my hat.

43. Mr. Calloway likes various kinds of food.

various = different = a mixture of = a variety of = a choice of  He likes many different foods.

44. The waitress said, “What would you like?” John answered, “I think I’ll have pie and coffee.”
have = obtain = take  John wants coffee and pie.

45. After having dinner, many of the students go to their rooms and study.
After having dinner  They study after dinner.

46. Paperback books are cheaper than hard cover books.

cheaper = cheap =not expensive=inexpensive=low-pricedPaperback books are less expensive.

47. George did not want to go to the bank so his roommate went here alone.
alone = only = without help = single-handedly  George’s roommate went to the bank.

48. Lt. Alan forgot to put his return address on the package.
forgot = forget = not remember = put out of your mind  He didn’t write his return address.

49. John wanted to learn to drive, so his friend taught him.

taught = trained = skilled = educated  A friend gave John driving lesson.

50. Mrs. Jones arrived just before 10:00, and Mr. Jones arrived just after 10:00.
 She arrived just before 10:00.
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51. Woman : That used car is in very nice condition. May I drive it?
Man : Sure, try it out. What did the man mean?
try it out = try out = test = audition = trial  He granted the woman permission to drive the car.

52.Man : Hi Mary. Am I late for the colonel’s briefing?

Woman : No, but you almost didn’t make it. He is coming through the door now.
What did Mary tell the man?
almost = just about = approximately = nearly  He got to the briefing just in.

53. Woman : Is this flight504 to Los Angeles?

Man : Yes, it is.
Woman : Is this seat taken?
Man : No, it isn’t. What did the man tell the woman?
taken = in use = full  No, it isn’t. The seat is not being held for anyone.

54. Woman : Captain, my parents are coming to town to visit me. I would like time off on the 13th to
meet him at the airport.
Man : Request granted. What did the woman want?
time off = vacation = break = retreat = rest  She wanted to go to the airport.

55. Man : Will Dr. White get back next week?

Woman : Yes, he will. He plans to stop in New York City for a few day, and then he’ll come home.
What did the woman say about Dr. White?
stop = end = discontinue =bring to an endDr. White will come home after he visits New York.

56. Woman : Sgt. Smith, can you finish checking all the records by the end of the week?
Man : I think so, but it depends on how many people I have to help me.
What did the Sgt. Smith mean?
depends on = depend on = count on = be sure of = be certain of = rely on = trust
 He might finish by the end of the week.

57. Man : My name is Sgt. Sutter. Can you tell me where my new class meets?
Woman : Yes, it’s upstairs in room 30. You’re early though. Class doesn’t start until 7:20.
What did the woman tell the man?
early = in the early hours = before time = early on  The class will not being until later.

58. Woman : I want to listen to some of the local radio station. Do you sell any inexpensive transistor
radios?
Man :Yes, we have several different kinds and they pick up all the local stations.
What does the woman want to do?
inexpensive = reasonably priced = cheap = low-cost = low-priced = economical
 She wanted to buy a transistor..

59. Woman : Will there be enough transportation to take us to the concert?

Man : You don’t have to worry about that. The parents will provide enough cars.
What did the man mean?
enough = sufficient = a sufficient amount = as much as necessary = adequate
 The parents will provide transportation.

60. Man : Did I pass test?

Woman : I’m sorry, Bill. You failed it. You’ll have to wait until next month before you can take it
again. What did the woman say?
failed = fail = not pass = not succeed  Bill did poorly and cannot be resisted again until next month.