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The conversation comprehension is not only a good exercise for the TOEFL but it can also help you to learn more phrases and expressions that you might use in conversations of your own.

Conversation A:
Man: How are you doing, Tracy?
Woman: Oh, I don't know, Pat. I've been waiting for Jane to pick me up for a lesson but now I'm afraid we're going to be late.

1. What is the woman's name?
A. She doesn't know.
B. Tracy
C. Pat
D. Jane

2. What does the woman mean?
A. She's never seen Pat before.
B. She doesn't know who Jane is.
C. She is afraid of Jane.
D. Jane is late.

Conversation B:
Woman: Would you believe it! Tim's got straight 'A's in every subject.
Man: Last term he was always struggling to keep up. It must be the new tutor he has.

3. What does the woman mean?
A. She is surprised about Tim's success.
B. She believes in Tim's success.
C. She's always known Tim to be successful.
D. She doesn't believe Tim received good grades.

4. What does the man think about Tim's tutor?
A. The tutor took Tim's exams for him.
B. He wants the tutor to take his exams.
C. The tutor teaches very well.
D. He is thinking of taking tutoring lessons himself.

Conversation C:
Woman: I know what you're getting Susan for her birthday.
Man: How would you? I haven't bought anything yet, let alone made up my mind.

5. What does the woman mean?
  A. She thinks she's found out what Susan has received for her birthday.
B. She knows when the man will invite Susan to her birthday.
C. She wants the man to tell her what present he bought Susan for her birthday.
D. She believes she knows what birthday present the man intends to buy.

6. What does the man mean?
  A. He doesn't think the woman really knows.
B. He wants to know how the woman found out.
C. He wants the woman to tell him what she knows.
D. He wants to know what the woman will give Susan.

7. What will the man give Susan for her birthday?
  A. He knows but hasn't bought it yet.
B. He doesn't know yet.
C. He doesn't have any money.
D. He won't give Susan anything.


 

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