Advanced Listening Test - Conversations 1
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- 1.
Choose the best answer that is true based upon what you hear
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She thought the movie wasn’t scary.
- B.
He hasn’t heard anything about the movie.
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He’s planning on seeing the movie.
Correct Answer
C. He’s planning on seeing the movie.Explanation
The correct answer is "He’s planning on seeing the movie." This answer is supported by the information given in the statement. It is mentioned that "She thought the movie wasn't scary," which implies that she has already seen the movie. It is also mentioned that "He hasn't heard anything about the movie," which indicates that he is not aware of the movie's content. Therefore, the only logical conclusion is that he is planning on seeing the movie.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Choose the best answer that is true based upon what you hear
- A.
She needs to study more.
- B.
She’s finished studying.
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He thinks the test is going to be easy.
Correct Answer
B. She’s finished studying.Explanation
The correct answer is "She’s finished studying." based on the given information. The statement "She needs to study more" indicates that she hasn't studied enough yet. The statement "He thinks the test is going to be easy" is unrelated to her studying status. Therefore, the only statement that suggests she has completed her studying is "She’s finished studying."Rate this question:
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- 3.
Choose the best answer that is true based upon what you hear
- A.
He’s going to be late for class
- B.
He’s tired of waiting
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He doesn’t like buying tickets on-line.
Correct Answer
B. He’s tired of waitingExplanation
The correct answer is "He’s tired of waiting" because the statement directly reflects the information given in the question. The other two options, "He’s going to be late for class" and "He doesn’t like buying tickets on-line," are not supported by any information in the question.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Choose the best answer that is true based upon what you hear
- A.
It wasn’t the food that bothered them.
- B.
They didn’t like the noisy atmosphere.
- C.
They’ll never go there again.
Correct Answer
A. It wasn’t the food that bothered them.Explanation
The answer is "It wasn't the food that bothered them." because the passage clearly states that the food did not bother them, but rather it was the noisy atmosphere that they didn't like. Therefore, the correct answer reflects this information accurately.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Choose the best answer that is true based upon what you hear
- A.
She approves of the marriage.
- B.
She thinks marriage is a bad idea.
- C.
She has doubts about the marriage.
Correct Answer
C. She has doubts about the marriage.Explanation
Based on the given statement, "She approves of the marriage" means that she supports and agrees with the decision to get married. However, the correct answer is "She has doubts about the marriage." This implies that she is uncertain or skeptical about the marriage, suggesting that she may not fully believe it is a good idea or that there are potential issues or concerns surrounding it.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Choose the best answer that is true based upon what you hear
- A.
He’s frightened for Peter.
- B.
He doesn’t know the answer to their question.
- C.
He doesn’t know where Peter is.
Correct Answer
B. He doesn’t know the answer to their question.Explanation
The correct answer is "He doesn't know the answer to their question." This is supported by the statement "He doesn't know where Peter is." The fact that he doesn't know where Peter is suggests that he also doesn't know the answer to their question, as it likely pertains to Peter's whereabouts or situation. The other option, "He's frightened for Peter," is not supported by the given information.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Choose the best answer that is true based upon what you hear
- A.
He thinks she should have it repaired.
- B.
He thinks he might be able to fix it for her.
- C.
He thinks she should return it.
Correct Answer
C. He thinks she should return it.Explanation
Based on the given options, the correct answer is "He thinks she should return it." This is because the speaker believes that the item should be returned rather than getting it repaired or trying to fix it themselves.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Choose the best answer that is true based upon what you hear
- A.
She’s too embarrassed to talk to him.
- B.
She’ll talk to him in a few days.
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She’s angry at him for what he did
Correct Answer
A. She’s too embarrassed to talk to him.Explanation
The correct answer is "She’s too embarrassed to talk to him." This is evident from the given statement that she is too embarrassed to talk to him. There is no information provided about her talking to him in a few days or being angry at him for what he did.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Choose the best answer that is true based upon what you hear
- A.
She’s glad he did what she asked.
- B.
She’s upset with him.
- C.
She thinks he’s a good friend.
Correct Answer
B. She’s upset with him.Explanation
Based on the given options, the correct answer is "She’s upset with him." This can be inferred from the statement "She’s glad he did what she asked." The word "glad" indicates a positive emotion, which contradicts the option "She’s upset with him." Therefore, the correct answer is that she is upset with him.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Choose the best answer that is true based upon what you hear
- A.
He thinks she’s exaggerating.
- B.
He thinks things will get worse.
- C.
He thinks the situation will improve.
Correct Answer
C. He thinks the situation will improve.Explanation
Based on the given options, the correct answer is "He thinks the situation will improve." This implies that the person believes that the current situation will get better in the future.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Choose the best answer that is true based upon what you hear
- A.
He’ll be too busy to do a lot of sight-seeing.
- B.
He doesn’t like sight-seeing in crowded places.
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He doesn’t like mixing business and pleasure.
Correct Answer
A. He’ll be too busy to do a lot of sight-seeing.Explanation
The correct answer is "He’ll be too busy to do a lot of sight-seeing." This answer aligns with the information given in the statement. It states that he will be too busy to do a lot of sight-seeing, implying that his schedule will not allow him much time for leisure activities like sight-seeing. The other two options, "He doesn’t like sight-seeing in crowded places" and "He doesn’t like mixing business and pleasure," are not supported by the given information.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Choose the best answer that is true based upon what you hear
- A.
She’s planning to buy a new car soon.
- B.
She can’t afford to buy a new car right now.
- C.
She’ll buy a car when she finds a new job.
Correct Answer
B. She can’t afford to buy a new car right now.Explanation
The correct answer is "She can’t afford to buy a new car right now." This answer is supported by the statement "She can’t afford to buy a new car right now." This indicates that the person does not have enough money to purchase a new car at the present moment. The other options, "She’s planning to buy a new car soon" and "She’ll buy a car when she finds a new job," are not supported by the given information.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Choose the best answer that is true based upon what you hear
- A.
They couldn’t hear the lecture.
- B.
They disagreed with what the lecturer said.
- C.
They couldn’t understand the lecture.
Correct Answer
C. They couldn’t understand the lecture.Explanation
The correct answer is "They couldn't understand the lecture." This is evident from the given options that state they couldn't hear the lecture or disagreed with what the lecturer said, which are not mentioned in the question. Therefore, the only plausible explanation is that they couldn't understand the lecture.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Choose the best answer that is true based upon what you hear
- A.
She’s willing to give the young woman advice.
- B.
She doesn’t think her help will be needed.
- C.
She thinks he’s made a bad choice.
Correct Answer
A. She’s willing to give the young woman advice.Explanation
The answer "She’s willing to give the young woman advice" is the best choice because it indicates that the speaker is open to offering guidance or suggestions to the young woman. The other options do not accurately reflect the speaker's attitude or opinion towards helping the young woman.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Choose the best answer that is true based upon what you hear
- A.
He’s not used to living in an expensive house.
- B.
Rents are higher in the city.
- C.
He prefers living in the suburbs.
Correct Answer
B. Rents are higher in the city.Explanation
The statement "Rents are higher in the city" provides a logical explanation for why he is not used to living in an expensive house. If rents are higher in the city, it is likely that he has been living in a less expensive area, such as the suburbs. This would explain why he is not accustomed to living in an expensive house.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Choose the best answer that is true based upon what you hear
- A.
He’s not going to graduate from college.
- B.
He’ll probably go to grad school after his trip.
- C.
He doesn’t intend to go to grad school.
Correct Answer
B. He’ll probably go to grad school after his trip.Explanation
Based on the information provided, the speaker mentions that the person is not going to graduate from college and instead, they will most likely go to grad school after their trip. This implies that the person has plans to pursue further education after college, indicating that they intend to go to grad school.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Choose the best answer that is true based upon what you hear
- A.
She’s thinking about quitting her job.
- B.
She’s been given a promotion.
- C.
She doesn’t like her current position.
Correct Answer
C. She doesn’t like her current position.Explanation
Based on the given information, it is implied that the person is considering quitting her job. The fact that she doesn't like her current position suggests that she is unhappy with her job and is contemplating leaving it. This is supported by the statement that she has been given a promotion, which implies that she has been offered a higher position within the company. However, the fact that she is still thinking about quitting indicates that she is dissatisfied with her current role and is considering other options.Rate this question:
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