TOEFL Exercise 7 Listening Longman

Summary

The script presents a TOEFL listening exercise consisting of ten short conversational exchanges, each followed by a question. The listener is required to interpret responses, especially focusing on negative expressions or implied meanings. Topics range from tasks like taking out the trash and preparing for an interview to questions about meals, library hours, and service at a restaurant. The exercise challenges comprehension of indirect or nuanced language, such as when someone expresses dissatisfaction despite stating a positive fact or uses subtle cues to communicate preferences.

Takeaways

• 🗑️ The woman does not have time to take out the trash.
• 😌 The man is not worried about the interview.
• 📓 The man attended all the Psychology 101 lectures and has all the notes.
• 📚 The library is never open past 6:00 PM during the summer.
• 🌿 The plants should be watered no more than once a week.
• 🍽️ The woman enjoyed the food but was dissatisfied with the service at the restaurant.
• 🫤 Bob was serious when he asked someone to leave.
• ⏳ The man says they can finish the project on time if they focus solely on it.
• 🚫 The woman would prefer not to stay an hour longer.
• 🏨 The man recommends the hotel for its unmatched service.

Q & A

What does the woman mean when she says, 'I have no time to do it'?

The woman means she cannot take out the trash because she is busy or does not have enough time.

What does the man mean when he says, 'It's unimportant to me'?

The man means he is not worried or concerned about the interview.

What does the man mean when he says, 'I didn't miss a single lecture'?

The man means he attended all the psychology 101 lectures and has all the notes.

What does the man mean when he says, 'It's never open past 6:00 in the summer'?

The man means the library closes by 6:00 PM during the summer and won't be open in the evening.

What should the woman do when told to water the plants 'no more than once a week'?

The woman should water the plants only once a week, no more than that.

What does the woman mean when she says, 'The food was good but I was dissatisfied with the service'?

The woman means that although she enjoyed the food at the restaurant, she was unhappy with the service provided.

What does the man say about Bob when he mentions, 'He wasn't kidding when he told you to leave'?

The man is saying that Bob was serious when he asked the person to leave.

What does the man mean when he says, 'If we work on nothing else'?

The man means that they can finish the project before closing time, but only if they focus exclusively on the project.

What does the woman mean when she says, 'I'd rather not'?

The woman means she prefers not to stay an extra hour.

What does the man mean when he says, 'The hotel provided service that was unequaled'?

The man means the service at the hotel was exceptionally good, possibly the best he's experienced.