ecl listening 01

1. ECL: LISTENING 01
1. The instructor asked “Are you going to the dance?” The student said “I’d like to but I have to
study”
What did the student mean?
have to = must = have got to  He can’t go.
2. Lt. Jones was told to report to the commander at1:15. When does he have to be there?
1:15 = 13:15
3. You should consult your dictionary. What should you do with it?
consult = look up = refer to = turn to = check in  look up word on it
4. Bob has a new bench vice in his work shop. What does he use it for?
 for holding objects.
5. Barbara is going to New York by plane. What is Barbara planning to do?
plane = airplane = hydroplane = aircraft  travel on a plane
6. What color is your coat?
 red
7. I heard the men talking about the snack bar. What were they talking about?
snack bar = coffee bar = coffee shop = espresso bar  a place to eat
8. What month comes right after July?
after = later than = past = gone  month come right after July  August
9. If Jack has an appointment with the dentist, what is the probably the matter with him?
 He has a toothache.
10. Lesson 1 is easier than lesson 2. Which lesson is less difficult to learn?
easier = easy  lesson one
11. Elisa asked, “What is your given name?” What name did she want to know?
given name = first name = Christian name = name  your first name
12. The clerk said, “I don’t think this suit needs any alterations.” What did the clerk mean by
alteration?
alterations = alteration = change = modification = variation  changes
13. If the teachers asks you a question, what should you do?
 answer it

2. 14. They’re going to Chicago by jet. How will they get to Chicago?
jet = plane = airplane = aircraft  They will fly.
15. Today is Friday. I’ll see Mary tomorrow. When will I see Mary?
 on Saturday
16. Why did Sam go to the airport?
airport = airfield = airdrome = airstrip = landing field  to meet his friend’s plane
17. What is a mail box used for?
 depositing letters
18. Tom was pleased with the acceleration of the car. What was he pleased with?
acceleration = speeding up = stepping up = hastening = hurrying  the ability to speed
up
19. My friend lives in spacious house. Where does he live?
spacious = roomy = airy = large = hard work  in a large house
20. Joe bought a new horn for his car. What did he buy?
horn  a warning device
21. Mr. Jones said, “I hope Henry will get in touch with me.” What did Mr. Jones want Henry to
do?
get in touch with = call = get hold of = contact = reach = speak to = write to  contact him
22. Sam glanced through the book. What did he do?
glanced = glance = fleeting look = momentary look = quick look = look  He read it
quickly.
23. Bill said, “That wire is not insulated.” What did he mean?
insulated = insulate = protect = shield = cut off = isolate  The wire is not covered for
protection
24. Who used this book originally?
originally = at first = first = initially = in the beginning = firstly  Who used this book
first?
25. How far is it to the school?
far = distant = faraway = a long way = far away  The school is three miles from here.
26. On Saturdays the traffic is heavy downtown.
traffic = transfer = travel = interchange = passage
heavy = serious = important = grave = deep  There are many cars on the streets.

3. 27. The air in this room is invisible.
invisible = imperceptible = unseen = undetectable = too small to see  It can’t be seen.
28. John noticed the crooked line.
noticed = notice = become aware of = see = take in = observe = detect  He saw it.
29. This metal is flexible.
flexible = supple = lithe = elastic = plastic = stretchy = bendable = bendy  It is easily
bent.
30. This radio functions properly.
functions = function = work = perform = operate = run = go
properly = correctly = well = accurately = appropriately = right  It’s in good condition.
31. The main speaker for the convention is a famous person.
famous = well-known = famed = celebrated = renowned = infamous  He is well
known.
32. The teacher introduced a new student to the class.
introduced = introduce = present = familiarize  He presented a new student.
33. The carpenter is drilling in the board.
drilling = drill = bore = make a hole = pierce = puncture = penetrate  He is making
holes in it.
34. He hears a strange noise.
strange = unfamiliar = foreign = alien = unknown = mysterious  He hears an
unfamiliar noise.
35. I am going to purchase this car.
purchase = buy = pay for = acquire = obtain = procure = get  I will buy this car.
36. On his way home, Bill ran into John at the drugstore.
ran into = run into = hit = bump into = crash into = meet by chance  Bill met John.
37. The lights are blinking.
blinking = blink = open and close the eye = wink =bat an eyelid=flash They are going on
and off.
38. We eat a variety of vegetables everyday.
variety = type = kind = brand = form  We eat difference kinds of vegetables daily.
39. We were very fortunate to get tickets for the game.

4. fortunate = lucky = providential = happy = chance = opportune  We were lucky to get
them.
40. Mr. James is a commercial pilot
commercial = business = money-making = profit-making  The airlines pay him for
flying.
41. Doug is an eager worker.
eager = ready = keen = enthusiastic = excited = raring to go = willing  He likes to
work.
42. Mr. Smith looked up his friends.
looked up = look up = visit = call on = pay a call on = pay a visit to  He visited them.
43. I feel weak today.
weak = feeble = frail = puny = scrawny = weedy = pathetic = fragile  strong  I’m not
strong.
44. I’ll give you a ring sometime after seven o’clock tonight.
give you a ring = telephone  I’ll telephone you.
45. Lee sent a letter to his mother.
sent = send = mail = transmit = dispatch = forward = convey = remit  He mailed a
letter.
46. The student failed the examination.
failed = fail = be unsuccessful = not pass = not succeed = fall short  He wasn’t
successful.
47. Johnson went to the post office and cashed his money order.
cashed = cash = money = hard cash = ready money = coins  He obtained some
money.
48. The wire is twisted.
twisted = twist = rotate = turn = screw = bend = out of shape  straight  It is not
straight.
49. This sentence looks like a puzzle to me.
puzzle = confuse = problem = brainteaser = riddle = enigma  I don’t understand it.
50. Mr. Bell said, “Please, give me some soap.”
 He wants some soap from me.
51. Woman : What did the doctor say, Bill?

5. Man : He told me to cut out smoking. What did the doctor tell Bill?
cut out = remove = take out = quit = give up = stop  to quit smoking
52. Man : Suzie, Would you rather go to the movies or the skating rink?
Woman : “I’d like to skate, but I’d rather go to the movie.” What does she mean?
rather = preferably = pretty = more willingly  She prefers the movies.
53. Man : How is your son doing in school?
Woman : He is highly motivated in his studies. What did the woman say about her son?
motivated = annoyed = irritated = aggravated = provoked  He is very interested in his
studies
54. Woman : Will you repair this tire for me?
Man : I would replace it instead of repairing it. What did the man mean?
 He would replace it rather than repair it.
55. Woman : You’d better put that food in the refrigerator right now.
Man : Why?
Woman : It spoils easily. What did the woman mean?
spoils = spoil = decay = go rotten = rot = destroy  It will decay quickly.
56. Man : How was your trip?
Woman : I had a painful experience. What kind of an experience was it?
painful = sorrowful = distressing = anguished = heartrending  pleasant  an
unpleasant one
57. Woman : Do you have bacon and eggs for breakfast?
Man : Occasionally. What did the man mean?
occasionally = seldom = irregularly = sometimes  He sometime has bacon and eggs.
58. Woman : What’s the matter, Jim?
Man : I’m getting tired. What did the man mean?
getting = receiving = in receipt of = being paid  He will be tired soon.
59. Woman : Do you work all the time?
Man : We have two breaks a day. What is a break?
break = take a break = have a break = rest = have time out = relax  a rest period
60. Woman : Bill, did you go to the game with John?
Man : I thought I would, then I changed my mind. What did Bill mean?
 He decided not to go.

6. From 1
61. If he…….his sweater, he wouldn’t have caught a cold.
*a. had worn b. wear
c. wears d. wearing
62. He is…….in the military service.(คำตอบผิดจำกโปรแกรม)
*a. had won b. wear
c. wears d. wearing
63. Jones has only a few days to learn to drive.
a. He will need a lot of time. *b. He has little time left.
c. He has studied every day. d. He has many days.
64. Clark has a lot of friends.
a. no b. a few
*c. many d. five
65. This material can be used for camouflage.อำพรำง
*a. to hide things b. for firewood
c. to mark positions d. for lumber
66. Ray has an expensive item.
a. a broken b. a bad
*c. a costly d. a cheap
67. I like to read…….when I have enough time.
*a. books b. the garden
c. a movie d. the piano
68. John spent his……….instead of putting it in the bank.
a. time b. gasoline
c. wallet *d. money
69. I can’t go with you……..I’m busy.
a. that b. and
c. but *d. because
70. The air traffic controller announced the arrival of the flight.
*a. landing b. captain
c. leaving d. number

7. 71. They have been waiting for me……..5 o’clock.
a. during *b. since
c. between d. for
72. Most people…….to read newspapers.
a. like *b. like
c. are alike d. were alike
73. John would have called the police if he……..the accident.
a. see b. saw
*c. had seen d. sees
74. I was exhausted after working all day.
a. feeling fine b. active
*c. tired d. asleep
75. He finished……….his tape.
a. listened to b. listens by
c. to listen *d. listening to
76. He left the office early………he could do some shopping.
a. if b. unless
c. that *d. so
77. ……..you mind closing the window?
a. May b. Could
c. If *d. Would
78. The name of the last month of the year is………….
a. Winter *b. December
c. past d. Saturday
79. The students are all set for the examination.
a. studying b. not there
*c. ready d. getting ready
80. You…….review this lesson before you take the test.
a. did b. had to
*c. ought to d. would
81. The conductor………the train’s departure.

8. *a. announced b. spoke
c. said d. told
82. The target ……by the arrow.
*a. was hit b. hits
c. hit d. was hitting
83. He spoke………..him about flying.
*a. to b. by
c. at d. about
84. She has been shopping………along time.
a. from b. during
c. since *d. for
85. It rained a good deal………the summer season.
a. by b. on
c. while *d. during
86. There is no one……...us who could tell the difference.
a. upward *b. among
c. for d. from
87. He didn’t check this page……..as the last page.
a. more thorough b. as thoroughly
*c. as thorough d. thoroughly
88. A month ago, I……..here.
a. am coming *b. came
c. will come d. shall come
89. We………a picnic tomorrow.
*a. will have b. have had
c. had d. did have
90. I am going……to buy a new car.
a. for downtown *b. downtown
c. at downtown d. into downtown
91. The weather is……..today than it was last night.

9. a. good *b. better
c. nice d. best
92. You will learn more if you………attention.
a. make b. have
*c. pay d. do
93. In the U.S., conversation is……….proper during meals.
a. consider b. considering
*c. considered d. considers
94. ………spears for weapons, the men hunted wild animals.
a. will use b. Use
c. To use *d. Using
95. Aircraft pilots communicate……….control towers.
a. at b. for
c. during *d. with
96. Did the students……..a lot of homework last night?
a. has b. had
c. having *d. have
97. Arthur will……the water.
a. write b. wash
*c. drink d. crack
98. I………happy to see you today.
*a. am b. is
c. be d. very
99. The waitress asked, “Sir, what kind of dressing would you like?”
“…………….” He answered.
*a. Oil and vinegar b. Well done
c. French fires d. Knife and fork
100. Choose the correct sentence.
a. To get me work it to takes 45 minutes.