LISTENING 4 “COLLEGE CAMPUS” Audio Conversation Narrator: Man Woman Man Woman Man Woman Man Woman Man Woman Man Woman Man Woman Man Woman Man Woman Man Q19 Q20 Woman Man Woman Man Q21 Woman Man Q18 Woman Q22 Great Listen to part of a conversation on campus between two students I didn’t see you at the International Talent Show. No time for that kind of thing. You mean you don't belong to the ISA? The ISA? International Student Association. Oh, no. I don't belong to any clubs. But this isn't like a regular club. How so? Well, we have a house. You know, the brick house on fraternity row and . You live there, right? Yeah, I moved in last year. It's really inexpensive because we take care of the house ourselves and we cook our own meals. That sounds like it would take a lot of time. Not really. There's a list of chores posted every week, and you can choose something you like to do, so I usually put my name down for yard work. I like being outside so it's fun for me. But you have to cook too, right? Okay, it's like this: twenty of us live there so every night two of the guys cook and two of the guys clean up, so you only have to cook about once a week and clean up once. What about breakfast and lunch? Oh, well, you're on your own for that, but the dinners are just fantastic. It's like eating in a different ethnic restaurant every night. You know, because the guys are from different countries. That sounds good. And it costs about half what I did to live in the dorm. But really, I’m doing it because it’s a great experience living with people from so many different countries. My best friend in the house is from Korea. My roommate's from Brazil. And I’ve got friends from … well, just about everywhere. But you don’t have to live in the house to belong to the club. No, no. There are about a hundred members in the International Student Association. Only guys live in the house, but there are a lot of women in the association. I wish I had time to do ft It really sounds interesting. You’ve got to relax sometimes. Anyway, we meet at the house the first Friday of the month from seven to ten. We have a buffet dinner and after that, we have a short meeting. That's when we plan our activities, like the talent show and picnics and dances. Then a lot of the people stay for music and a party, but some people leave after the meeting. So it's only a couple hours a month. Right. Listen, why don't you come over next Friday for the meeting, as my guest I mean. You have to eat anyway. And if you have a good time, you can think about joining. Next Friday? Well, I don't know ,. I usually study on Friday night, but . I could take a break . Sure I’ll come over . but might have to leave early. Great QUESTIONS 18. What is the purpose of this conversation? A. The woman is encouraging the man to be more serious about his studies. B. The woman is looking for alternatives to living in dormitory housing. C. The man is convincing the woman to join the International Student Association. D. The man is trying to find out why the woman didn't go to the talent show. 19. What does the man imply about the house where he is living? A. He prefers the house to the dorm. B. He is living at the house to save money. C. He does not like doing chores at the house. D. He thinks that the house is very crowded. 20. How does the man feel about the International Student Association? A. He is sorry that only women can join the club. B. He enjoys meeting people with different backgrounds. C. He wishes that they would have more activities. D. He will probably join the organization. 21. What does the woman mean when she says this: (audio) A. She is trying to persuade the man. B. She is not sure that she understood. C. She is expressing doubt about the time. D. She is changing her mind about going. 22. What does the woman agree to do? A. Join the club B. Eat at a restaurant C. Go to a meeting D. Study with the man ANSWERS 18. What is the purpose of this conversation? C. The man is convincing the woman to join the International Student Association. He invites the woman to attend a meeting as his guest. 19. What does the man imply about the house where he is living? A. He is saving money by living at the house, but he prefers the house to the dorm because it is a great experience. 20. How does the man feel about the International Student Association? B. He enjoys meeting people with different backgrounds. 21. Listen again to part of the conversation and then answer the following question. “Then a lot of the people stay for music and a party, but some people leave after the meeting." "So it's only a couple hours a month." What does the woman mean when she says this: "So it's only a couple hours a month." D. Her tone indicates indecision. She is changing her mind about going. 22. What does the woman agree to do? C. Go to a meeting - THAT IS THE END OF LISTENING FOUR -