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Making Conclusions and Assumptions Based on What You Hear

Conclusions 1

Choose the correct conclusion based on what you hear. You will hear each of the 10 sentences. Once they have all been read you will hear the 10 sentences a second time.

  • Before he talked to her, he had never understood the problem.
  • While I was travelling through Germany, I could not help being put off by the lack of helpful people.
  • Because she had never lived alone before, Alice was surprised and a little overwhelmed at the amount of cleaning she had to have done.
  • Since he completed his Master's Degree, he has had three job offers.
  • Because I knew that the test was difficult, I managed to lower the passing mark to 55.
  • Rough seas began after the third day of what, up till that point in time, had been a very pleasant crossing.
  • According to the indigenous population, the first settlers brought treasures that they have only recently realized were worthless.
  • I am planning to stay for another two years, after which I imagine I will return home.
  • I had noticed that I didn't have enough money before I came to the restaurant so I made a stop at an ATM.
  • Jack almost fainted when he heard that he come so close to winning first prize.

Conclusions 2

  • Considering his natural talent, his scores were surprisingly low.
  • You will find that the quickest way to success is by following your instincts.
  • Despite their desire to go, they didn't find their way to the store due to lack of time.
  • Unless he reconsiders his position, we won't be able to come to an agreement.
  • You can go after you have finished your homework, you needn't worry about the housework.
  • I'll be happy to accompany you unless Rob desides to come along.
  • If he had been aware of the cost once he had arrived, he wouldn't have booked the flight to Rome.
  • Not only does he enjoy a good game of tennis, but he is also quite a keen chess player.
  • Depending on the rise in the current rate of inflation, stock rates will probably continue to improve.
  • I'll let you know by the end of the week.

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