Listening · Conversation
Missing Textbook
Listening · Conversation
Listening Test
This task is designed to measure your ability to understand a short conversation between two speakers on topics related to campus life.
In this exercise, you'll listen to a short conversation and then answer multiple-choice questions about what you heard.
- Each question is worth 1 point. There are 3 questions about this conversation.
- The conversation plays only once — listen carefully.
- After the conversation, you'll have 30 seconds per question. The exercise auto-advances when the timer hits zero.
- You can replay the audio and review the transcript only on the result screen.
Missing Textbook
Listen to the conversation and answer the questions
Audio
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Woman: I can't find the textbook for chemistry anywhere in the bookstore.
Man: They sold out last week. A lot of people left it late.
Woman: Great. The first assignment is due Friday.
Man: Don't panic. The library keeps two copies on short loan.
Woman: Short loan? How long can I keep one?
Man: Three hours at a time, but you can read it there or scan the chapter you need.
Woman: That's a relief. I'll scan the first chapter today.
Man: And order your own copy online while you're at it.
Question 1
What is the woman's problem?
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Answer: The chemistry textbook is sold out
Question 2
What solution does the man suggest?
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Answer: Use the library's short-loan copies
Question 3
How long can a short-loan book be kept at a time?
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Answer: Three hours
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