Placement Test D: Listening, Reading, General Grammar & Writing Test

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  • 2. 

    LISTENING PART A (Questions 1-4) Part A) The speakers are ________.

    • At the airport 

    • In a hotel 

    • In a garage 

    • In a car

    Correct Answer
    A. At the airport 
    Explanation
    The speakers are at the airport.

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  • 3. 

    GENERAL TEST: A: What’s your typical week like? B: ________

    •  I go to school on Tuesdays and Thursdays

    • If the weather is good, I’m going to the beach. 

    • I’m not doing anything special. 

    • I have other plans.

    Correct Answer
    A.  I go to school on Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • 4. 

    Part C) According to the listening, some of the fields Schweitzer studied were ________.

    • Architecture and science

    • Medicine and religion

    • Philosophy and music 

    • Writing and philosophy

    Correct Answer
    A. Medicine and religion
    Explanation
    Based on the listening, Schweitzer studied medicine and religion.

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  • 5. 

    A: Tell me something about your parents. B: Sure. ________

    • What is there? 

    • What do you want to know? 

    • What about this?

    • What do you feel like?

    Correct Answer
    A. What do you want to know? 
    Explanation
    B's response of "What do you want to know?" is an appropriate answer to A's question about B's parents. It shows that B is open to providing information about their parents but wants to clarify what specific details A is interested in. This response allows A to specify their question and ensures that B provides relevant information about their parents.

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  • 6. 

    Robert ________ applied to law school. He would have been a great lawyer

    • Must have 

    • Should have 

    • Had 

    • May have

    Correct Answer
    A. Should have 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "should have". This is because the sentence suggests that Robert had the potential to be a great lawyer, but he did not apply to law school. "Should have" implies that it was expected or recommended for Robert to apply to law school based on his abilities or potential.

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  • 7. 

    Fred has ________ met the new neighbors. 

    • Already 

    • Ever 

    • Yet 

    • Before

    Correct Answer
    A. Already 
    Explanation
    The word "already" is used to indicate that an action has happened before the present moment. In this case, it suggests that Fred has already met the new neighbors at some point in the past.

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  • 8. 

     She can’t think of ________ she would do if she had no music to listen to.

    • What 

    • That 

    • How 

    • Whether

    Correct Answer
    A. What 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "what". The question is asking about the thing or activity that she would do if she had no music to listen to. "What" is used to inquire about specific things or activities.

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  • 9. 

    A: ________ B: Actually, it kind of bothers me. I hope that’s not a problem.

    • Do you mind my smoking? 

    • Would you ever consider getting a pet? 

    • Can you believe that outfit? 

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. Do you mind my smoking? 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Do you mind my smoking?" because the person is expressing concern about their smoking habit and hoping that it does not bother the other person. This suggests that the speaker is asking for permission or checking if their smoking is acceptable to the other person.

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  • 10. 

    We’re going to the beach next weekend ________ the weather’s bad.

    • Even if

    • Provided that 

    • Even though 

    • As long as

    Correct Answer
    A. Even if
    Explanation
    The phrase "even if" is the correct answer because it indicates that the speaker is still planning to go to the beach regardless of the bad weather. It suggests that the speaker is determined to go and is willing to face the bad weather as an obstacle. The other options, "provided that," "even though," and "as long as," do not convey the same sense of determination and willingness to face the bad weather.

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  • 11. 

    Part A) They are talking about ________.

    • A vacation 

    • A business trip 

    • A rental car 

    • A hotel reservation

    Correct Answer
    A. A rental car 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is a rental car. This is indicated by the phrase "They are talking about" which suggests that the conversation is centered around a specific topic. The options provided are different possibilities for what they could be talking about, and the correct answer is a rental car.

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  • 12. 

     ________ cookies on the shelf

    • There are 

    • It’s

    • They’re

    • There’s

    Correct Answer
    A. There are 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "There are." This is because the phrase "cookies on the shelf" indicates that there are multiple cookies present, which requires the plural form "There are."

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  • 13. 

    Riley’s hair isn’t straight. It’s ________.

    • Blonde 

    • Dark 

    • Long 

    • Wavy

    Correct Answer
    A. Wavy
    Explanation
    Riley's hair is described as wavy, which means it is not straight but has gentle curves or waves.

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  • 14. 

    Reading Test #1 (Questions 11-15) Before the 1960s, movies did not show ________.

    • Fighting

    • Shooting

    • Blood

    • Death

    Correct Answer
    A. Blood
    Explanation
    Before the 1960s, movies did not show blood. This suggests that the depiction of blood in movies was not common or acceptable during that time period. It is likely that filmmakers and audiences had different standards and preferences regarding the portrayal of violence and gore in movies.

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  • 15. 

    ________ us at the restaurant tonight?

    • Were they meeting 

    • Will they meet 

    • Have they met 

    • Do they meet

    Correct Answer
    A. Will they meet 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Will they meet." This is because the question is asking about a future event, specifically if someone will meet at the restaurant tonight. The word "will" is used to indicate future tense.

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  • 16. 

    A: Sorry I forgot your birthday. B: ________

    • That’s one way to look at it.

    • It’s OK, under some circumstances. 

    • That would be fine. 

    • That’s OK. It can happen to anyone.

    Correct Answer
    A. That’s OK. It can happen to anyone.
    Explanation
    This response acknowledges the apology and reassures the person that forgetting a birthday is a common mistake that can happen to anyone. It implies that the person is understanding and forgiving of the situation.

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  • 17. 

    Reading Test #2 (Questions 16-20) A tailor-made garment should ________.

    • Cost about US$910 

    • Be ordered after you’ve returned home 

    • Be copied from a picture or drawing

    • Fit you perfectly

    Correct Answer
    A. Fit you perfectly
    Explanation
    A tailor-made garment should fit you perfectly. This means that the garment should be made specifically for your body measurements and should not require any alterations or adjustments. This ensures that the garment will be comfortable and flattering on your body.

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  • 18. 

    Part A) The agent needs to see ________.

    • An air-conditioned car 

    • A driver’s license and credit card 

    •  the airport 

    • A reservation

    Correct Answer
    A. A driver’s license and credit card 
    Explanation
    The agent needs to see a driver's license and credit card in order to verify the identity of the person renting the car and to ensure that they have a valid form of payment.

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  • 19. 

    Reading Test #1 (Questions 11-15) Sam Peckinpah was ________.

    • An actor

    • An author

    • A filmmaker

    • A newspaper journalist

    Correct Answer
    A. A filmmaker
    Explanation
    Sam Peckinpah was a filmmaker. This is evident from the fact that the options provided include "an actor", "an author", "a filmmaker", and "a newspaper journalist". Out of these options, "a filmmaker" best describes Sam Peckinpah's profession.

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  • 20. 

    Reading Test #1 (Questions 11-15) In Steven Prince’s opinion, movies today have become more violent and bloody because of ________.

    • Video games 

    • Sam Peckinpah 

    • Special effects technology

    • Newspapers

    Correct Answer
    A. Special effects technology
    Explanation
    Steven Prince believes that movies today have become more violent and bloody because of special effects technology. This suggests that advancements in technology have allowed filmmakers to create more realistic and graphic violence on screen, which has contributed to the increase in violence in movies.

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  • 21. 

    Reading Test #2 (Questions 16-20) According to the article, ________.

    • If you buy a ready-made garment at a store at home, it will cost about the same as a custom-made garment in Hong Kong

    • If you get a garment made on Savile Row, you will pay about 50 percent less than you would pay for the same garment made in Hong Kong 

    • If you don’t like the garment you ordered, you can get all your money back 

    • If you want to pay a low-price for a custom-made garment, go to an upscale hotel shopping arcade

    Correct Answer
    A. If you buy a ready-made garment at a store at home, it will cost about the same as a custom-made garment in Hong Kong
    Explanation
    The article states that buying a ready-made garment at a store at home will cost about the same as a custom-made garment in Hong Kong. This suggests that the prices for ready-made and custom-made garments are comparable in these two locations.

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  • 22. 

    Amy is sleeping late. She ________ work today.

    • Can’t study 

    • Has to 

    • Can work 

    • Doesn’t have to

    Correct Answer
    A. Doesn’t have to
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "doesn't have to". This means that Amy is not required or obligated to work today, so she can sleep late without any consequences.

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  • 23. 

    A: Excuse me. I’m looking for Taft Symphony Hall. B: ________

    • Well, have a great time. 

    • Oh. That’s right around the corner, on the left side. 

    • Really? I’d love to go, but I’m busy tonight. 

    • Well, thanks, but that’s not for me.

    Correct Answer
    A. Oh. That’s right around the corner, on the left side. 
    Explanation
    This response provides the correct information by stating that Taft Symphony Hall is right around the corner and on the left side. It is a direct and clear response to the question, indicating the location of the desired destination.

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  • 24. 

    I wonder ________.

    • How the book ends

    • How does the book end 

    • The book ends 

    • If the book ends

    Correct Answer
    A. How the book ends
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "how the book ends" because the sentence structure indicates that the speaker is expressing curiosity or uncertainty about the ending of the book. The other options do not fit grammatically or contextually with the sentence.

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  • 25. 

    Some animals can ________ to help people.

    • Train 

    • Have trained 

    • To train 

    • Be trained

    Correct Answer
    A. Be trained
    Explanation
    Animals can be trained to help people. This means that they can undergo a process of learning and conditioning to perform specific tasks or behaviors that are beneficial or useful to humans. Training animals can involve teaching them to perform tasks such as guiding the visually impaired, detecting drugs or explosives, providing therapy or emotional support, or assisting in search and rescue operations. By being trained, animals can become valuable companions and helpers in various fields and contribute to improving the lives of people.

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  • 26. 

    LISTENING PART B (QUESTIONS 5-7) Part B) Janet is looking for ________.

    • A night table 

    • Some poems

    • A book by John Grisham 

    • Something for her mom

    Correct Answer
    A. Something for her mom
    Explanation
    Janet is looking for something to buy for her mom. This suggests that she is shopping or searching for a gift or item specifically for her mother. The other options, such as a night table, some poems, or a book by John Grisham, do not indicate that Janet is looking for something specifically for her mom.

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  • 27. 

    When you’re finished working on a document, don’t forget to ________ it before you close the file.

    • Surf 

    • Scan 

    • Send 

    • Save

    Correct Answer
    A. Save
    Explanation
    When you finish working on a document, it is important to save it before closing the file. Saving ensures that any changes or updates made to the document are stored and can be accessed later. By saving the document, you are preserving your work and preventing any potential loss of data.

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  • 28. 

    A: Be sure not to miss the National Palace Museum while you’re in Taipei. B: ________

    • Oh, yeah? What kind?

    • What is it used for?

    • What are you up to? 

    • Really? Why’s that?

    Correct Answer
    A. Really? Why’s that?
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Really? Why's that?" because it is the most appropriate response to A's statement about not missing the National Palace Museum. It shows curiosity and prompts A to provide more information or explanation about why it is important to visit the museum.

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  • 29. 

    A: ________ B: No, I’m just browsing.

    • Looking for anything special? 

    • Is anything bothering you today? 

    • Do you mind if I borrow it when you’re done? 

    • Are you reading anything good these days?

    Correct Answer
    A. Looking for anything special? 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Looking for anything special?" because it is a relevant and appropriate response to the statement "No, I'm just browsing." It shows interest and willingness to assist the person who is browsing.

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  • 30. 

    LISTENING PART C (QUESTIONS 8-10) Part C) Schweitzer knew what he was going to do with his life by the time he ________.

    • Was a young man 

    • Went to Africa 

    • Became a respected writer

    • Was a teenager

    Correct Answer
    A. Was a young man 
    Explanation
    Schweitzer knew what he was going to do with his life by the time he was a young man. This suggests that he had a clear sense of direction and purpose early on in his life. It implies that he had already made significant decisions or commitments regarding his future path before reaching adulthood.

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  • 31. 

    Reading Test #2 (Questions 16-20) Hong Kong tailors ________.

    • Only make men’s clothing

    • Are more expensive than they used to be

    • Are not permitted to copy fashions 

    • Are hard to find

    Correct Answer
    A. Are more expensive than they used to be
    Explanation
    The correct answer suggests that Hong Kong tailors have become more expensive compared to how they used to be. This implies that their prices have increased over time. The other options do not provide any information about the cost of Hong Kong tailors or their services.

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  • 32. 

    Part B) Janet is going to ________.

    • Let Lucy borrow her book 

    • Lend Lucy a book of poetry 

    • Give Lucy a tip

    • Start reading John Grisham’s new book

    Correct Answer
    A. Let Lucy borrow her book 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "let Lucy borrow her book." This means that Janet is allowing Lucy to borrow her book.

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  • 33. 

    Part C) After Schweitzer received the Nobel Prize, he ________.

    • Started teaching at the University of Strasbourg 

    • Worked to find a cure for leprosy

    • Traveled to Africa

    • Continued his medical work in Africa

    Correct Answer
    A. Continued his medical work in Africa
    Explanation
    After receiving the Nobel Prize, Schweitzer chose to continue his medical work in Africa. This indicates that he was committed to his work and believed in the importance of providing medical assistance to the people in Africa.

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  • 34. 

    A: Let’s go bike riding. B: ________

    • Would you like to join me? 

    • Actually, I think it’s very nice. 

    • I’m really sorry. I don’t feel well. 

    • OptionThat’s too bad. Maybe some other time. 4

    Correct Answer
    A. I’m really sorry. I don’t feel well. 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I'm really sorry. I don't feel well." because it provides a valid reason for declining the invitation to go bike riding. The person is expressing that they are unable to participate due to not feeling well.

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  • 35. 

    Paul ________ be a rock musician, but his tastes changed.

    • Would 

    • Might 

    • Was going to 

    • Could have

    Correct Answer
    A. Was going to 
    Explanation
    The phrase "was going to" indicates that Paul had plans or intentions to become a rock musician in the past, but those plans changed. This suggests that he had a specific goal or ambition to pursue a career in rock music, but something happened or his interests shifted, causing him to abandon that path.

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  • 36. 

    They ________ their flight if they hadn’t gotten stuck in traffic. 

    • Wouldn’t miss 

    • Wouldn’t have missed 

    • Didn’t miss 

    • Hadn’t missed

    Correct Answer
    A. Wouldn’t have missed 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "wouldn't have missed". This is because the sentence is referring to a hypothetical situation in the past. It suggests that the people did miss their flight, but they are speculating on what would have happened if they hadn't gotten stuck in traffic. The correct form to express this hypothetical situation is "wouldn't have missed".

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  • 37. 

    If the airplane hadn’t been invented, faster cars, boats, and trains ________.

    • Would have been engineered

    • Would be engineered

    • Will be engineered

    • Will have been engineered

    Correct Answer
    A. Would have been engineered
    Explanation
    If the airplane hadn't been invented, it suggests that the development of faster transportation options would have still taken place. The phrase "would have been engineered" implies that these faster cars, boats, and trains would have been created or designed in response to the need for efficient transportation without the existence of airplanes.

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  • 38. 

    Part A) The man is returning to the airport ________.

    • Today at 4 P.M. 

    • On August 14 

    • Tomorrow

    • In the morning

    Correct Answer
    A. On August 14 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "on August 14". This answer indicates a specific date when the man is returning to the airport.

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  • 39. 

    Reading Test #1 (Questions 11-15) According to the article, ________.

    • Movies have always been very violent

    • Graphic violence has become more common since Bonnie and Clyde and The Wild Bunch 

    • Everyone agrees that graphic violence in movies is good entertainment

    • Everyone agrees that violent movies are dangerous

    Correct Answer
    A. Graphic violence has become more common since Bonnie and Clyde and The Wild Bunch 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "graphic violence has become more common since Bonnie and Clyde and The Wild Bunch." This explanation suggests that the article discusses a trend in movies where graphic violence has increased since the release of Bonnie and Clyde and The Wild Bunch.

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  • 40. 

    Reading Test #1 (Questions 11-15) Peckinpah and Penn thought that showing real violence in movies would make ________.

    • People behave more violently 

    • Violence seem normal

    • People more honest and helpful

    • People less violent

    Correct Answer
    A. People less violent
    Explanation
    Peckinpah and Penn believed that by depicting real violence in movies, it would have the effect of reducing people's tendency towards violence. They likely reasoned that by exposing audiences to the harsh reality of violence, it would serve as a deterrent and make people less inclined to engage in violent behavior themselves.

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  • 41. 

    Reading Test #2 (Questions 16-20) You used to be able to get ________ in Hong Kong.

    • A suit tailor-made 

    • Alterations made 

    • Top-quality clothes custom-made 

    • A suit made in 24 hours

    Correct Answer
    A. A suit made in 24 hours
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "a suit made in 24 hours." This answer is supported by the phrase "used to be able to," which suggests that in the past, it was possible to have a suit made within a 24-hour timeframe in Hong Kong. The other options, such as "a suit tailor-made," "alterations made," and "top-quality clothes custom-made," do not specifically mention the 24-hour timeframe.

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  • 42. 

    When my husband gets up early, he ________ our breakfast.

    • Is making

    • Is going to make

    • Makes 

    • Make

    Correct Answer
    A. Makes 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "makes". This is because the sentence is in the present simple tense and "makes" is the correct form of the verb "make" for the third person singular subject "he".

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  • 43. 

    She had her assistant ________ her business cards.

    • To order 

    • Order 

    • Ordered 

    • Ordering

    Correct Answer
    A. Order 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "order". In this sentence, "had" is used as a causative verb, indicating that someone else was responsible for the action. "Order" is the correct verb form to use in this context.

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  • 44. 

    Sara didn’t talk to Max. When she called, he ________ on his business trip.

    • Left 

    • Had been getting ready to leave 

    • Was leaving 

    • Had already left

    Correct Answer
    A. Had already left
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "had already left". This answer implies that when Sara called Max, he had already left for his business trip. The use of "had already" suggests that the action of leaving occurred before the time of the phone call.

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  • 45. 

    A: You should consider getting tropical fish. They’re low-maintenance and interesting to watch. B: ________

    • You have a point there.

    • Your guess is as good as mine. 

    • They really keep you on your toes. 

    • You can’t believe everything you hear.

    Correct Answer
    A. You have a point there.
    Explanation
    The response "You have a point there" is an appropriate response to A's statement because it acknowledges that A's suggestion of getting tropical fish is a valid and reasonable suggestion. It implies that B agrees with A's point and recognizes the merits of getting tropical fish as low-maintenance and interesting pets.

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  • 46. 

    Part B) Lucy has been trying to read ________.

    • A real page-turner 

    • John Grisham’s new book 

    • Poetry book 

    • A gardening magazine

    Correct Answer
    A. Poetry book 
    Explanation
    Lucy has been trying to read a poetry book. This suggests that Lucy is interested in reading poetry and has been making an effort to engage with it. The phrase "trying to read" implies that Lucy may be finding it challenging or difficult to read the poetry book, but she is still making an effort to do so.

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  • 47. 

    You ________ hurry! You’ll be late. 

    • Had better 

    • Used to 

    • Will 

    • Would rather

    Correct Answer
    A. Had better 
    Explanation
    "Had better" is the correct answer because it is used to give advice or a strong recommendation. In this sentence, the speaker is advising the person to hurry in order to avoid being late. The phrase "had better" implies a sense of urgency and importance.

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  • 48. 

    Our old monitor was ________ big as the new one. The new one is much bigger.

    • Just as 

    • Not quite as 

    • Not nearly as

    • Almost as

    Correct Answer
    A. Not nearly as
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "not nearly as." This is because the sentence states that the new monitor is "much bigger" than the old one. "Not nearly as" is used to compare two things and emphasize the difference in size. It indicates that the old monitor is significantly smaller than the new one.

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  • 49. 

    I don’t mind ________ shown commercials during movies. It gives me time to get a snack. 

    • Had I been 

    • To have been 

    • Being 

    • To be

    Correct Answer
    A. Being 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "being". In this sentence, "being" is used as a gerund, which functions as the object of the verb "mind". It suggests that the person doesn't have any objection or dislike towards being shown commercials during movies, as it gives them time to get a snack.

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