Advanced Listening Test - Questions 1
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18. Choose the best response to the question you hear. Click on Submit to move to the next question.
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Somebody moved it.
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Not yet.
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Never again.
Correct Answer
B. Not yet.Explanation
The question is asking for the best response to the statement "Somebody moved it." Out of the given options, "Not yet" is the most appropriate response as it suggests that the action of moving it has not yet occurred. The other options, "Never again" and "Not yet" do not accurately respond to the statement.Rate this question:
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21 Choose the best response to the question you hear. Click on Submit to move to the next question.
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He doesn't like working.
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I'm sorry about that.
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He's always going on like that.
Correct Answer
C. He's always going on like that.Explanation
The best response to the statement "He doesn't like working" is "He's always going on like that." This response implies that the person in question frequently complains or expresses dissatisfaction about various things, including work.Rate this question:
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22 Choose the best response to the question you hear. Click on Submit to move to the next question.
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I won't forget.
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I thought you were going to.
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I may not have the time.
Correct Answer
B. I thought you were going to.Explanation
The correct answer is "I thought you were going to" because it is a response that directly relates to the previous statement "I won't forget." The speaker is acknowledging that they thought the other person had made a promise or commitment to do something, but now they are unsure if that is still the case.Rate this question:
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23 Choose the best response to the question you hear. Click on Submit to move to the next question.
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Sorry I've been meaning to tell you.
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Yes, I know, I'll see you there.
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Yes, tomorrow's fine.
Correct Answer
A. Sorry I've been meaning to tell you.Explanation
The correct answer is "Sorry I've been meaning to tell you." because it is a direct response to the statement "Sorry I've been meaning to tell you." The other options do not directly address the statement and are unrelated.Rate this question:
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24 Choose the best response to the question you hear. Click on Submit to move to the next question.
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I'm working on it.
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Hope not.
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In a little while.
Correct Answer
B. Hope not.Explanation
The question is not explicitly stated in the prompt, but based on the given responses, it can be inferred that the question is something like "Do you think you will finish soon?" The best response to this question would be "Hope not," indicating that the speaker does not want to finish soon.Rate this question:
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26 Choose the best response to the question you hear. Click on Submit to move to the next question.
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If he can find the time.
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I'd better show you myself.
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Suit yourself.
Correct Answer
C. Suit yourself.Explanation
The question is asking for the best response to the statement "If he can find the time." The response "Suit yourself" implies that the person being referred to can do whatever they want or make their own decision regarding finding the time. It suggests a lack of interest or concern on the part of the speaker.Rate this question:
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27 Choose the best response to the question you hear. Click on Submit to move to the next question.
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No, I've got plans later on.
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No, I just got her.
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Yes, would you like to come, too?
Correct Answer
A. No, I've got plans later on.Explanation
The person is declining an invitation because they already have plans later on.Rate this question:
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28 Choose the best response to the question you hear. Click on Submit to move to the next question.
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I wish you'd slow down.
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Because you usually go too fast.
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Because you don't have the time.
Correct Answer
B. Because you usually go too fast.Explanation
The correct answer is "Because you usually go too fast." This response is the best because it directly addresses the speaker's wish for the other person to slow down. It acknowledges the person's usual fast pace and implies that slowing down would be a desirable change.Rate this question:
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29 Choose the best response to the question you hear. Click on Submit to move to the next question.
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OK, let's look into it.
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Smells good, doesn't it
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I hate it when you pick at your food.
Correct Answer
B. Smells good, doesn't itExplanation
The correct response "Smells good, doesn't it" is the best choice because it acknowledges the pleasant smell of the food that is being discussed. It shows a positive reaction and engages in the conversation in a friendly manner. The other response "I hate it when you pick at your food" is unrelated and does not address the topic of the pleasant smell.Rate this question:
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31 Choose the best response to the question you hear. Click on Submit to move to the next question.
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Not until 7 pm.
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Take a right at Ninth Street.
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The hotel, I believe.
Correct Answer
C. The hotel, I believe.Explanation
The correct answer is "The hotel, I believe." This response is the most appropriate because it provides a possible answer to a question that is not explicitly stated. The phrase "Not until 7 pm" suggests that there is a question being asked, and the response "The hotel, I believe" is a possible answer to that question.Rate this question:
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32 Choose the best response to the question you hear. Click on Submit to move to the next question.
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I've been working out.
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I lost weight and my clothes are too big.
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You're right. It's much too small now.
Correct Answer
A. I've been working out.Explanation
The person is explaining that they have been exercising and as a result, they have lost weight and their clothes are now too big for them. The response acknowledges this and agrees that the clothes are indeed too small now.Rate this question:
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33 Choose the best response to the question you hear. Click on Submit to move to the next question.
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Possibly even worse.
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He hasn't been there very long.
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No, he never exaggerates.
Correct Answer
A. Possibly even worse.Explanation
The question that was asked is not provided, so it is not possible to determine the correct answer or provide an explanation.Rate this question:
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34 Choose the best response to the question you hear. Click on Submit to move to the next question.
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What shall I say?
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It would be a pleasure.
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Good idea. I'm always getting lost.
Correct Answer
B. It would be a pleasure.Explanation
The best response to the question "What shall I say?" is "It would be a pleasure." This response indicates that the speaker is willing and happy to say something. It suggests a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards speaking and engaging in conversation.Rate this question:
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35 Choose the best response to the question you hear. Click on Submit to move to the next question.
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I can't come any earlier.
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I'll call you before I leave.
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You should have seen the traffic.
Correct Answer
C. You should have seen the traffic.Explanation
The response "You should have seen the traffic" is the best because it acknowledges the speaker's inability to come earlier and offers a reason for it, which is the heavy traffic. This response shows understanding and empathy towards the situation.Rate this question:
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