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didn’t think of it.
Yes, it was quite a surprise.
Yes, but she has to submit a claim form.
Yes, it is priced fairly.
I would appreciate it
I still have time
Part 3: Short Conversations
I. Strategies
Between each question is an eight-second pause. That means there are twenty-four seconds between each conversation. You can accomplish quite a bit during this time. You need to mark your answers for the three questions and then preview the next three questions and answer choices. They tell you what to listen for.
While listening to each conversation, keep your eyes on the corresponding set of three questions and answer choices. Don't close your eyes or look away. Try to evaluate the four choices as you are listening.
Remember that distractors are sometimes mentioned in the conversations but are not answers to the question. Don't choose an answer just because you hear a word or two from the answer in the conversation.
If the correct answer is not obvious, try to eliminate answer choices that seem to be incorrect. If more than one answer choice is left, take a guess.
Mark your answers as quickly as possible so that you can preview the next item.
Never leave any answers blank. If you are not sure, always guess.
II. Question types
Overview questions
Detail questions
Inference question 	
 A. Overview Questions
Types of over view questions
Question Words
1. Questions about locations
Where..?
2. Questions about occupations
Who?
3. Questions about activities
What doing?
4. Questions about topic
Whattalking about?
Questions about locations
Questions
Tactics
Examples
Where are they?
Where are the speakers?
Where is the man/woman?
Where is the conversation taking place?
Listen for vocabulary that is associated with a certain location
Terminal /carousel/check-in/departure lounge/ gate/ hangar /run-way è Airport 
Rolls/cake/bread è Bakery
Stage/cast/scene/box office/ è Theater
Chain/ring/necklace/bracelet è Jewelry store
Menu/terminal/keyboard è Computer store
Bulldozer/hard hat/crane è Construction site
Dryer/hangars/detergent è Laundromat
Pen/envelopes/letterhead/postcard è Post office 
Account/balance/statement /checkbook / deposit/credit/loan/ interest rates è Bank 
Surf/towel/umbrella/wave/sunbathe è Beach 
Lawyer/judge/witness/defendant/plaintiff/ jury è Courtroom
Spectators/ cheer/ clap/ match/ player è Stadium 
Lane/driver/exit è Freeway
Suite/front desk/reservation/ room/ receptionist/room service/ housekeeper è Hotel
Waiter/waitress/bill/menu/order/table/ seat/ reservation è Restaurant 
M: We don’t have any reservations. Is it still possible for us to get a table for two?
F: You’re in luck — a party of two just canceled their reservations. We can seat you in about fifteen or twenty minutes.
M: Great! I was worried, but I guess this is our lucky night!
Where are they?
At a theater
At a party
At an airport
At a restaurant
 Questions about occupations
Questions
Tactics
Examples
Who is the man/woman?
Who are they?
What is he/she?
What are they?
What is the man/woman’s profession / occupation/jon?
Listen for vocabulary that is associated with a certain occupation
Kitchen/pot/knife è Cook
Parking tickets/law/illegal/fine è Police officer
Class/exam/student è Teacher
Software/keyboard/monitor è Computer programmer
Money/deposit/withdrawal è Bank teller
Order/tip/guests è Waiter
Runner/training/game è Athlete 
Medicine/nurse/hospital/patient è Doctor
Instrument/orchestra/note è Musician
Stage/drama/theater è Actor
Passenger/Fare/Tip è Taxi driver
Cash register/change/receipt è Sales clerk
Newspaper/write/report/article è Journalist 
Switch/rewiring/ fix è Electrician
Pipe/sink/faucet/leak/drip/fix è Plumber
Wood/furniture/ saw/ plane/ chisels/ hammer/nail è Carpenter
M1: There’s something wrong with this switch. Can you fix it?
M2: It’s not just the switch, I’m afraid. This whole building needs rewiring.
M1: But that will cost a fortune!
Who is the second speaker?
An electrician
A banker
An engineer
A jeweler 
F: I want to put a new deck on the back of my house. Do you know anyone who does that kind of work?
M: Why don’t you ask Thomas? He did a great job repairing the wooden stairway in my house.
F: I asked him, but he’s working on a new construction job.
Who is Tomas?
A sailor
A mechanic
A plumber
A carpenter
Questions about activities
Questions
Tactics
Examples
What are they doing?
What is happening now?
What is the man doing?
What is going to happen?
Listen for vocabulary that is associated with a certain activity
Drinking coffee: cup, spoon, sugar, cream, coffee break
Watching a movie: film, screen, theater, popcorn 
Going to the post office: mail, stamps, postal clerk, letter, package 
Reading a book: novel, pages, cover, character 
Making a telephone call: number, receiver, dial, answer, hang up
Using a computer: keyboard, monitor, screen, software, crash 
Ordering food at a restaurant: menu, waiter, waitress, table, drink 
Buying clothes: suit, pants, dress, skirt, jeans, dressing room
Eating dinner: 
Waiting for a bus:
Moving furniture:
Buying a plane ticket:
Parking a car:
Driving a car:
M: I’ve been waiting here 15 minutes. How often do the buses come?
W: One stops here every twenty minutes
M: Good, we only have five minutes to wait, then.
What are the speakers doing?
Getting on a bus
Waiting for a bus
Taking a taxi
Paying a fare
Questions about topics
Questions
Tactics
Examples
What/ whom are they discussing?
What are they referring to?
What is the topic of the conversation?
What are they talking about?
What is the conversation about?
What is the subject of the conversation
Listen for vocabulary that is associated with a certain topic. 
The answer choices will be four plausible topics. Incorrect answers may include details that are mentioned in the conversation but that are not the main subject of the conversation
W: Is there a dress code at your company?
M: No, but most of the men wear coats and ties, and the women wear dresses or suits.
W: Oh, it’s pretty formal then.
What are they discussing
A new outfit that the woman is wearing
How people dress at the man’s company
Where to buy clothes for work
A social event that the man attended
B. Detail Questions
Types of over view questions
Question Words
Examples
1. Questions about time
When.?
How often?
At what time?
How long?
When does Claudia want to go to the play?
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
W1: I need to call the theater to order tickets for Wednesday.
W2: Why don’t you see the play over the weekend Claudia?
W1: It runs only Monday through Thursday. 
2. Questions about reasons
Why did  happen?
Why is the man/woman going to?
Why does the man/woman want to?
Why is the man/woman upset/ happy/ puzzled?
Why did  not happen?
Why does the man/woman not want to?
Why is Mrs. Sompong leaving?
To join another company
To start her own business
To enter a race
To have a break from working
M: Do you hear about Mrs. Sompong’s resignation?
W: Yes. Our competitors made her an offer she couldn’t resist.
M: I’ll wonder if they’ll appoint her as their new marketing manager? 
3. Questions about plans
What is the man/woman planning/going to do?
What does the man/woman plan to do next?
What plan has been suggested?
What does the man/woman plan to do? 
What is the woman going to do?
Sell the camera
Pay by check
Fill out a form
Write her name on the card
M: And how would you like to pay for the camera?
W: Could I write you a check?
M: Certainly. I’ll need some form of identification or a major credit card.
4. Questions about problems
What is the matter with ?
What is the problem here?
What’s wrong with
What is the man/woman concerned/ worried about?
What is the man/woman’s problem?
What is bothering the man/woman?
What is Ms. Kim worried about?
Whether she has enough money for her vacation.
Whether she returned the book on labor dispute.
Whether the airline will be operating or not.
Whether her union will get higher wages.
M: Are you all set for your vacation on Friday, Ms. Kim?
W: Yes, but now I’m waiting to see if the airline we’ve booked our return flight on will go out on strike that day.
M: Oh yes. I head that’s a possibility. The company claims it has no money to meet the union’s demands.
5. Questions about opinions
What does the man/ woman think of/ about ?
What is the man/woman’s opinion of ?
How does the man/woman feel about ? 
6. Questions about advice
What is the man/woman’s suggestion? 
What does the man/woman advise  to do?
What is the man/woman suggesting?
What is the man/woman’s advice? 
What does Martha advise Dan to do?
make a better work schedule
Walk to the office
Turn on the lights
Give a shorter report
M: I’ll never get this report finished before the weekend.
W: You’ve got to allocate your time more carefully, Dan.
M: I guess you’re right. I’ll probably wind up working at the office all night again.
(See the strategies for part 2)
C. Inference Questions
Questions
Tactics
Examples
What does the man/woman imply?
What is the man/woman saying about ?
What can be said about?
What is known about ?
What can be inferred from the conversation?
What does the man/woman mean?
What is probably true about?
What are they likely to?
The answers for inference questions are not directly stated in the conversations. Instead you have to draw a conclusion based on the information that is presented by the speakers. 
Read the question carefully and focus on one or two key words 
Listen for key words that help you make a logical conclusion
What are they likely to eat out for lunch? 
Soup
Salad
Sandwiches
Hamburgers 
M: I’ve heard nothing but praise for that new health food restaurant.
W: Same here. And I’ve got a coupon for the salad bar – buy one, get one free.
M: I’m always looking to save some money. Let’s check it out for lunch