We felt asleep at the meeting because the speaker had such a monotonous voice.

D. WRITING

I. Finish each second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the clues at the beginning of each sentence.

78. Just after solving one problem, I was faced with another.

=> Hardly _____________________________________.

II. Finish each second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given in the brackets.

84. The defense contributed enormously to the team's success. (MADE)

=> The defense ____________________________________________.

1 was just about to leave the house when I heard the phone ring. (VERGE)

=> I was on ________________________________________.

The reason he wants to take a leaving of absence is that he needs a complete rest.

SECTION A: LISTENING

Part I: Question 1- 5. Lindsay is talking to Jake about having a dog. Listen to their dialogue and choose the best answer to each question. You will hear the dialogue TWICE.

 1. What does Lindsay worry about the dog?