Course in Modern Mandarin Chinese

Lesson 9 Workbook 153

8. Dialogue I

You will hear a phone conversation between two friends discussing a time to meet. Listen
to the dialogue and circle the appropriate answers to the following multiple choice
questions.

a. Why did the man call?

1. to ask about the time of the test


2. to invite the woman to dinner


3. to get together to study

b. When will they see each other?

1. 6:30


2. 7:00


3. 7:30

c. What will the woman do at 11:00 tomorrow?

1. study French


2. attend French class


3. take a French test

9. Dialogue II

You will hear a dialogue between two friends making plans for Thursday. Listen to the
dialogue and circle the appropriate answers to the following multiple choice questions.

a. What is the man’s roommate doing?

1. attending a class


2. taking a shower


3. sleeping

b. Why did the woman come to see the man?

1. to ask for his phone number


2. to invite him to a party


3. to arrange a meeting for him and Xiao Lin

c. When are they likely to meet on Thursday?

1. 7:00


2. 8:30


3. 9:00