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EXAMPLE :
Man : So, Susie would you like to go out tonight ?
Woman : Would I? I'll say I would. I haven't been out all month. It's been all work in my new job and moving to my new apartement.
Man : That's right. You're out in the suburbs now. What time do you get off work ?
Woman : About 5. But I can never be sure. Last night I worked until seven.
Man : So, why don't I pick you up at seven thirty, and we can see a movie or something.
Woman : That's too early. Don't forget I have to go home in the rush hour, even though I use the subway, I can come by subway. It's much easier. The station is only one block from may place.
Man : Okay. What time do you think can make it ?
Woman : How about eight thirty? I'll make sure I finish at five. And why don't we meet at Cheers pub ? It's very close to a subway station too.
Man : Great idea ! We had a good time there last time, remember ?
Woman : Sure do ! Hey, I'd better go now. I've still go to write one more letter and prepare for a meeting tomorrow. See you at eight thirty.
Man : Right. And don't be late this time !
Question :
1. How does the woman react to the man's suggestion to go out?
(A) She is favorable
(B) She refuses
(C) She'll tell him later
(D) She's not sure
Jawaban : A
Penjelasan : Dalam bahasa inggris terkadang pertanyaan digunakan untuk menekankan sesuatu yang sangat diinginkan. Dalam kasus ini pria meminta wanita untuk pergi bersama yang dijwabnya dengan would I?, menggunakan pertanyaan untuk menekankan bahwa dia benar-benar ingin, kemudian dia melanjutkan dengan I'll say I would yang bukan berarti dia ingin memberitahu pada pria kemudian. Hanya sebagai pertanyaan Would I tidak mengimplikasi dia tak yakin. Jadi dia sangat senang dengan ajakannya.
Kata kunci : Would I? I'll say.
2. How will the woman probably go home?
(A) By bus
(B) With the man
(C) On foot
(D) By subway
Jawaban : D
Penjelasan : Wanita itu mengatakan dapat menggunakan subway dan stasiun subway tersebut berada satu blok dari tempatnya. Kita dapat menduga bahwa dia menggunakan subway (kereta api bawah tanah), terutama karena dia menolak tawaran pria untuk menjemputnya.
Kata kunci : Place
3. What time are the man and the woman going to meet?
(A) At seven thirty
(B) At five
(C) At eight thirty
(D) At eight
Jawaban : C
Penjelasan : Pria itu mengajak bertemu pada pukul tujuh lebih tiga puluh, tetapi wanita itu mengatakan terlalu awal. Dia pulang dari kerja pukul lima dan harus keluar dari sub urban. Dia menyarankan jam delapan lebih tiga puluh, dan waktu inilah yang mereka sepakati.
Kata kunci : too early, how about, eight thirty
4. According to the conversation why does the woman want to meet at the pub?
(A) They always meet there
(B) It's near the subway station
(C) It's near her work
(D) Thay had a very good time there last time
Jawaban : B
Penjelasan : Wanita itu menyarankan bertemu di pub karena sangat dekat dengan station subway (kereta api bawah tanah).
Kata kunci : close to
referensi : Rahman, Arief. 2006. Persiapan TOEFL 101. Kesaint Blanc, Bekasi timur.
Tugas : Listening Part B (longer conversation)
Dosen : Marya Mujayna, S.S
Nama : Ni Nyoman Swastika J. / 10.41010.0066
Man : So, Susie would you like to go out tonight ?
Woman : Would I? I'll say I would. I haven't been out all month. It's been all work in my new job and moving to my new apartement.
Man : That's right. You're out in the suburbs now. What time do you get off work ?
Woman : About 5. But I can never be sure. Last night I worked until seven.
Man : So, why don't I pick you up at seven thirty, and we can see a movie or something.
Woman : That's too early. Don't forget I have to go home in the rush hour, even though I use the subway, I can come by subway. It's much easier. The station is only one block from may place.
Man : Okay. What time do you think can make it ?
Woman : How about eight thirty? I'll make sure I finish at five. And why don't we meet at Cheers pub ? It's very close to a subway station too.
Man : Great idea ! We had a good time there last time, remember ?
Woman : Sure do ! Hey, I'd better go now. I've still go to write one more letter and prepare for a meeting tomorrow. See you at eight thirty.
Man : Right. And don't be late this time !
Question :
1. How does the woman react to the man's suggestion to go out?
(A) She is favorable
(B) She refuses
(C) She'll tell him later
(D) She's not sure
Jawaban : A
Penjelasan : Dalam bahasa inggris terkadang pertanyaan digunakan untuk menekankan sesuatu yang sangat diinginkan. Dalam kasus ini pria meminta wanita untuk pergi bersama yang dijwabnya dengan would I?, menggunakan pertanyaan untuk menekankan bahwa dia benar-benar ingin, kemudian dia melanjutkan dengan I'll say I would yang bukan berarti dia ingin memberitahu pada pria kemudian. Hanya sebagai pertanyaan Would I tidak mengimplikasi dia tak yakin. Jadi dia sangat senang dengan ajakannya.
Kata kunci : Would I? I'll say.
2. How will the woman probably go home?
(A) By bus
(B) With the man
(C) On foot
(D) By subway
Jawaban : D
Penjelasan : Wanita itu mengatakan dapat menggunakan subway dan stasiun subway tersebut berada satu blok dari tempatnya. Kita dapat menduga bahwa dia menggunakan subway (kereta api bawah tanah), terutama karena dia menolak tawaran pria untuk menjemputnya.
Kata kunci : Place
3. What time are the man and the woman going to meet?
(A) At seven thirty
(B) At five
(C) At eight thirty
(D) At eight
Jawaban : C
Penjelasan : Pria itu mengajak bertemu pada pukul tujuh lebih tiga puluh, tetapi wanita itu mengatakan terlalu awal. Dia pulang dari kerja pukul lima dan harus keluar dari sub urban. Dia menyarankan jam delapan lebih tiga puluh, dan waktu inilah yang mereka sepakati.
Kata kunci : too early, how about, eight thirty
4. According to the conversation why does the woman want to meet at the pub?
(A) They always meet there
(B) It's near the subway station
(C) It's near her work
(D) Thay had a very good time there last time
Jawaban : B
Penjelasan : Wanita itu menyarankan bertemu di pub karena sangat dekat dengan station subway (kereta api bawah tanah).
Kata kunci : close to
referensi : Rahman, Arief. 2006. Persiapan TOEFL 101. Kesaint Blanc, Bekasi timur.
Tugas : Listening Part B (longer conversation)
Dosen : Marya Mujayna, S.S
Nama : Ni Nyoman Swastika J. / 10.41010.0066