LISTENING TOEFL : DIALOGS WITH IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS 4.1 Br

Welcome to your LISTENING TOEFL : DIALOGS WITH IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS 4.1 Br

Exercise 4.1

Focus: Recognizing synonyms for idiomatic expressions.
Directions: Listen to the spoken statements. Each contains an idiomatic or figurative expression which is written out. First decide which of the two choices best answers the question and mark the appropriate answer, (A) or (B). Then underline the phrase in the correct answer that has the same meaning as the idiom. If necessary, rewind the audio and listen to the exercise again. The fIrst one has been done as an example.
Now start the audio.
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1. M1 : So, Rita, you left work early yesterday?
F1       : Yeah, and did I ever get in hot water for that.
M2      : What does the woman mean?

2. F2  : Where did you see Caroline?
M1      : I bumped into her at the coffee shop.
M2      : What does the man mean?

3. F2 : Did you talk to Chuck at the party?
M1    : I sure did, and we hit it off right away.
M2    : What does the man mean?

4. M2 : How was the test?
F1       : Piece of cake!
M2      : What does the woman mean?

5. F2 : Robert, are you ready to leave?
M1     : At the drop of a hat!
M2     : What does Robert imply?

6. F2 : Sit down, will you, and relax!
M1     : I'm sorry, I can't help it-I always pace when I'm on edge.
M2     : What does the man tell the woman?

7. F1 : Julie wasn't at band practice today.
M1    : Oh, she's been under the weather lately.
M2    : What does the man imply about Julie?

8. F1 : There's Albert and his grandfather.
M1    : Wow, Albert really takes after him, doesn't he?
M2    : What does the man say about Albert?

9. F1 : Did you hear-Professor Holmes is going to quit teaching.
M1      : Not for good, I hope.
M2      : What does the man say about Professor Holmes?

10. M1 : That box looks heavy, Paula.
F2        : It's heavy, all right. Could you please give me a hand with it?
M2       : What does Paula ask the man to do?

11. F1 : You live near the park?
M1     : Just a stone's throwaway.
M2     : What does the man mean?

12. M1 : Have you heard Graham's proposal yet?
F2        : Yes, and I don't think much of it.
M2       : What does the woman say about Graham's proposal?

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