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TOEFL EXERCISE 1FOCUS ON THE SECOND LINE

STRATEGYAnswer to the questions is PROBABLY and MOSTLY, in the second line but NOT ALL.Listen to both speakers. If you understand the first speaker, thats really good, but you must understand the second line for Part A.Try to catch the meaning, not the translation of each word. Meaning needs senses.

Number 1Woman : How soon will you be leaving?Man : Im on my way now.

Question: WHAT DOES THE MAN MEAN?Answer: a. He is leaving now.

Number 2Man: Was Steve able to get into the house?Woman: I left the door unlocked for him.

Question: WHAT DOES THE WOMAN ASSUME STEVE DID?Answer: C. He was able to open the door.

Number 3Man: The Dinner special is roast turkey with mashed potatoes and gravy and apple pie for desert.Woman: That doesnt sound good to me.

Question: WHAT DOES THE WOMAN MEAN?Answer: D. Shed prefer a different dinner.

Number 4Woman: Could you help me with my physics homework tonight? Im really having trouble with it.Man: Sorry, Im busy tonight.

Question: WHAT DOES THE MAN IMPLY?Answer: B. He cant help her tonight.

Number 5Man : What did you think about professor Martins lecture on the migratory habits of whales?Woman : I couldnt keep my eyes open.

Question: WHAT DOES THE WOMAN MEAN?Answer: C. The class was boring.

Number 6Woman: Have this months bills been paid, or is that something we need to take care of now?Man: I paid the phone and the electricity but not the credit cards.

Question: WHAT DOES THE MAN MEAN?Answer: A. Not all the bills have been paid.

Number 7Man: Will you be able to get back from running all your errands by 4:00?Woman: Ill be back as quickly as I can.

Question: WHAT DOES THE WOMAN SAY THAT SHELL DO?Answer: D. Shell try to return fast.

Number 8Man: Have you seen Tim? I really need to talk with him about the phone bill.Woman : Well he was here just a minute ago.

Question: WHAT DOES THE WOMAN SAY ABOUT TIM?Answer: C. Tim was around a short time ago.

Number 9Man: Theres a car parked in my spot even though the sign says that this space is reserved.Woman: I guess well have to park somewhere else.

Question: WHAT DOES THE WOMAN MEAN? Answer: D. They cant park the car there.

Number 10Woman: Do we have enough food for all the guests who are attending the reception this evening?Man: The refrigerator is about to burst.

Question: WHAT DOES THE MAN MEAN?Answer: A. Theres plenty to eat.