1.W:John,I'm sorry to be so late.Thank you for waiting.M:Oh,I didn't mind.I've only been here fifty minutes.You said that you might be as much as an hour late,so I just bought my newspaper and ordered myself a cup of coffee.Q:How long has the man been waiting?A:Fifty minutes. 2.W:Are you glad that you came to Washington?M:Yes,indeed.I'd considered going to New York or Boston,but I've never regratted my decision.Q:Where does the man live?A:In Washington. 3.M:Something is wrong with second gear.It seems to run fine in reverse,and drive,when I shift it into second,the motor stalls out.W:I hope that it won't be too difficult to fix.Q:Which gear needs to be fixed?A:Second gear. 4.W:You're always working around the house on Saturday,painting and doing repairs!You must enjoy it.M:Not really.I'd rather relax or go fishing,but Saturday is the only day I have to get anything done.By the time I get home from work during the week.I'm too tired.Q:What does the man usually do on Saturdays?A:He works at home. 5.W:The chocolate cake is very good today.M:No thanks.I'll have apple pie with vanilla ice cream on top.Q:What kind of dessert did the man order?A:He ordered apple pie. 6.M:The main library is open from eight A.M.until nine P.M.Monday through Friday;noon until six P.M. Saturday and Sunday;and twenty_four hours a day during finals week.This is a recording and will not repeat.If you need further assistance,please stay on the line until and operator answers.W:Hello.This is the opertator.May I help you?Q:When is the library open on weekdays?A:From eight o'clock in the morning until nine o'clock at night. 7.M:Mr.Black is fluent in Spanish and now he's beginning to study Arabic.W:He also knows a few words in Japanese and Chinese.Q:Which language does Mr.Black speak well?A:Spanish. 8.I'm going to the museum Sunday afternoon.There's a new exhibit of Indian art from Arizona and New Mexico.What to go with me?W:I'd love to ,but my best frind is getting married on Sunday and I wouldn't miss it for anything.Q:Where is the woman going on Sunday afternoon?A:To a wedding. 9.M:These silver earrings are only sixteen dollars this week.The gold ones are twenty_four.W:I'll take the silver ones,then;or on second thought give me the gold ones.I have a gold necklace that would look very nice with them.Q:What did the woman decide to buy?A:She decided to buy a pair of gold earrings to match a gold necklace that she already had. 10.M:It only takes two hours to get to New York,but you'll have a six_hour layover between flights.W:Oh,that's alright.I don't mind having the time in New York.I still have a few things to shop for.Q:How many hours will the woman be in New York?A:Six hours. 11.M:Are you sure that you brought your purse with you in the first place?W:Yes.I had it when I got in the car.I thought that I might have left it on the car seat,but when I went back it wasn't there.Maybe I put it down on the counter when I checked my coat outside the auditorium.Q:Where does the woman believe that she has left her purse?A:On the counter. 12.M:Do you have your Christmas shopping done yet?W:Almost.I got a watch for my husband,but I can't seem to find anything for my dad.He would probably like a book or a case for his coin collection.Q:What did the woman buy her husband for Christmas?A:She bought him a watch. 13.M:I feel obligated to attend the party,but really I'd much rather go with you to the concert.W:I'm sorry that you can't .They will be playing music from the big band ear.Q:Where is the woman going?A:To a concert. 14.M:Which dress do you plan to wear?W:I like the black one,and it fits me better,but it's probably too dressy.I suppose I'll wear the red one.Q:Why didn't the woman wear the black dress?A:Because it is too formal for the occasion. 15.M:Have you started writing your paper for history?W:Not yet.I'm still writing up my laboratory assigmnents for chemistry and studying for my midterms in English and French.Q:For which class must the woman begin to prepare?A:She must begin writing a paper for her history class.