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A. LISTEN TO THE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT HOBBIES. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWERS.
CONVERSATION 1.
Jack _____ with his friends on weekends.
Correct Answer
B. Goes jogging
Explanation
The conversation is about Jack's hobbies on weekends. The options provided are "goes to the gym," "goes jogging," and "eats lunch." The correct answer is "goes jogging" as it fits the context of hobbies and physical activities that Jack might engage in on weekends.
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CONVERSATION 2.
Beth listens to jazz _____.
Correct Answer
B. On the radio
Explanation
Beth listens to jazz on the radio as a way to relax.
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CONVERSATION 3.
Adam is good at _____ things.
Correct Answer
A. Fixing
Explanation
Adam is good at fixing things. This means that he has the ability to repair or mend objects that are broken or not working properly. He is skilled in identifying and resolving issues, making him proficient in fixing various items or problems.
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CONVERSATION 4
Alice doesn't _____ jewerly.
Correct Answer
C. Buy
Explanation
Alice doesn't buy jewelry means that she does not purchase jewelry. This implies that she either does not have an interest in owning jewelry or she prefers to acquire it through other means such as receiving it as a gift or inheriting it. The other options, "collect" and "wear," do not convey the same meaning as "buy" in this context.
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B. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER.
So, you and your brother like to watch football, right?
Correct Answer
A. Yeah. Actually everyone in my family is a football fan.
Explanation
The correct answer is "Yeah. Actually everyone in my family is a football fan." because it aligns with the statement made by the person that everyone in their family is a football fan.
6.
Do you and your friends like country music?
Correct Answer
B. Not really. Nobody in my class listens to country.
Explanation
The correct answer is "Not really. Nobody in my class listens to country." This answer suggests that the person and their friends do not like country music because nobody in their class listens to it.
7.
Connie's a wonderful dancer.
Correct Answer
B. That's true. No one can dance like she does.
Explanation
The correct answer is "No one can dance like she does" because it states that Connie's dancing skills are unique and unmatched by anyone else. This implies that she is an exceptional dancer and sets her apart from others in terms of her dancing abilities.
8.
I love to swim in the summer.
Correct Answer
A. Yeah, me too. Almost everybody enjoys swimming in hot weather.
Explanation
The given correct answer is "Yeah, me too. Almost everybody enjoys swimming in hot weather." This answer is correct because it agrees with the statement "I love to swim in the summer" by expressing a similar sentiment. It also adds that almost everybody enjoys swimming in hot weather, which further supports the idea that it is a popular activity during the summer.
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C. COMPLETE THE CONVERSATION WITH THE CORRECT VERB FORMS.
There is more than one correct answers for some items.
Can you _____ (play) a musical instrument?
Correct Answer
D. Play
Explanation
The correct answer is "play" because the question is asking if the person is able to play a musical instrument. The verb form "play" is the correct form to use in this context.
10.
No but I like ______ (sing).
Correct Answer(s)
A. To sing
C. Singing
Explanation
The correct answer is "to sing" and "singing" because the sentence is expressing a preference for an activity. The word "like" indicates that the person enjoys doing something, and in this case, it is singing. Both "to sing" and "singing" are grammatically correct options that convey the intended meaning.
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What do you enjoy ______(do) in your free time?
Correct Answer
B. Doing
Explanation
The correct answer is "doing" because it is the present participle form of the verb "do" and is used to indicate an ongoing action or activity. In the given sentence, the question is asking about the activity someone enjoys in their free time, which is a continuous action. Therefore, "doing" is the appropriate choice.
12.
Well, I love ____ (paint).
Correct Answer(s)
B. To paint
C. Painting
Explanation
The given sentence "Well, I love to paint" indicates that the speaker enjoys the activity of painting. The phrase "to paint" is used to express the purpose or intention of the speaker, showing their love for engaging in the act of painting. Similarly, the word "painting" is a gerund form that functions as a noun, indicating the activity itself. Both "to paint" and "painting" are grammatically correct and convey the same meaning in this context.
13.
Would you like _____ (take) a carpentry class?
Correct Answer
D. To take
Explanation
The question is asking for the correct form of the verb "take" to complete the sentence. The phrase "Would you like" indicates a preference or desire, which is followed by the infinitive form of the verb "to take." Therefore, the correct answer is "to take."
14.
Yes, I'm good at ______ (make) things.
Correct Answer
D. Making
Explanation
The correct answer is "making" because it is the present participle form of the verb "make" and matches the tense and form of the sentence. It indicates that the person is currently skilled or proficient in the act of creating or producing things.
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I hate _______ (shop) at the mall.
Correct Answer(s)
A. To shop
B. Shopping
Explanation
The correct answer is "to shop" and "shopping" because the sentence structure suggests that the speaker dislikes the act of shopping at the mall. "To shop" is the infinitive form of the verb and "shopping" is the gerund form, both of which can be used to express the idea of shopping as an activity. The other options, "shopped" and "shops," do not fit the sentence structure or convey the same meaning.
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Me too. I prefer _____ (buy) things online.
Correct Answer(s)
B. Buying
D. To buy
Explanation
The correct answer is "buying" and "to buy". Both options convey the preference for purchasing things online. "Buying" is the present participle form of the verb, indicating an ongoing action or preference. "To buy" is the infinitive form of the verb, which also suggests a preference or intention to make online purchases.
17.
Are you interested in _____ (join) the swim team?
Correct Answer
C. Joining
Explanation
The correct answer is "joining" because it is the present participle form of the verb "join" and matches the gerund form needed in the sentence. The sentence is asking if the person is interested in the act of joining the swim team.
18.
Not really. I can't _____ (swim) at all.
Correct Answer
A. Swim
Explanation
The given sentence is in the negative form and is expressing the inability to perform a certain action. The correct answer is "swim" because it is the base form of the verb, which is used after the modal verb "can't" to express the inability to swim.
19.
Joe loves ____, so he knows a lot about plants and flowers.
Correct Answer
C. Gardening
Explanation
Joe loves gardening, so he knows a lot about plants and flowers. This suggests that his interest in gardening has led him to acquire knowledge about plants and flowers.
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D. CHOOSE THE CORRECT WORD TO COMPLETE THE SENTENCE.
Sam plays _____ really well. He's in a jazz band.
Correct Answer
B. The piano
Explanation
The correct answer is "the piano" because it is the only option that makes sense in the given sentence. The sentence states that Sam plays something really well and also mentions that he is in a jazz band. Since playing pool and playing tennis are not typically associated with being in a jazz band, the most logical option is that Sam plays the piano really well.
21.
Tina's good at ____ things. She's very mechanical.
Correct Answer
B. Fixing
Explanation
Tina's mechanical abilities indicate that she is skilled at repairing or fixing things. This suggests that she has a good understanding of how things work and is capable of troubleshooting and solving mechanical problems effectively.
22.
Kate likes ____. She can make sweaters and things.
Correct Answer
A. Knitting
Explanation
Kate likes knitting because she has the ability to make sweaters and other things.
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E. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH THE CORRECT OBJECT PRONOUN.
I listen to classical music a lot. Do you listen to ____, too?
Correct Answer
it
Explanation
The correct answer is "it" because in this sentence, the pronoun is referring to "classical music", which is a singular noun. Therefore, the appropriate object pronoun to use is "it".
24.
Robbie Williams is a singer from England. Do you know _____?
Correct Answer
him
Explanation
The given question asks if the person knows Robbie Williams, who is a singer from England. The correct answer "him" refers to Robbie Williams, implying that the person is aware of him.
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My wife does photography. Look, I'm in this next photo. That's _____ on the right.
Correct Answer
me
Explanation
The speaker is referring to themselves in the photo, indicating that the person on the right side of the photo is the speaker. Therefore, the correct answer is "me."
26.
Bill and Jean are in your meditation class. Do you ever see_____ there?
Correct Answer
them
Explanation
The correct answer is "them". In this sentence, "them" is the object pronoun that refers to Bill and Jean. The question is asking if the speaker ever sees Bill and Jean in the meditation class.
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F. READ THE QUESTIONS. CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER TO MAKE THE RESPONSE SOUND FRIENDLY.
Are you into sports?
Correct Answer
B. Not really, but I watch soccer on TV
Explanation
The correct answer is "Not really, but I watch soccer on TV." This response is the best answer to make the response sound friendly because it acknowledges a slight interest in sports (watching soccer on TV) while also indicating that the person is not actively involved in sports.
28.
Do you like jazz?
Correct Answer
C. No, I prefer Latin Music
Explanation
The answer "No, I prefer Latin Music" indicates that the person does not like jazz and instead prefers Latin music. This suggests that their preference for Latin music is the reason why they do not like jazz.
29.
Do you like to play computer games?
Correct Answer
B. Um, no. I'm not really into games
Explanation
The correct answer is "Um, no. I'm not really into games." This answer indicates that the person does not have an interest in playing computer games. They are not attracted to or enthusiastic about games.
30.
Can you draw or paint or paint?
Correct Answer
C. Not really. I'm not very artistic
Explanation
The given answer suggests that the person does not possess the ability or interest in drawing or painting. They state that they are not artistic, indicating a lack of skill or talent in this area.