English listening for Japanese high school students: the Common Test for University Admissions in 2012 DAY 1

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Part 2

For questions 7-13, listen to the dialogue on each question and choose one of the four options (1. to 4.) as the most appropriate response to the last statement.

No.7

1. No, never mind.
2. No problem.
3. No way.
4. No, you can’t.


W: We have to leave at 6 o’clock tomorrow morning.
M: Should I set the alarm?
W: That would really help.

Answer:2

No.8

1. Or get them right.
2. So watch carefully.
3. You can contact me.
4. Your glasses look fine.


M: I’ve decided it’s time to get contact lenses.
W: What’s wrong with wearing glasses?
M: I think contacts will suit me better.

Answer:4

No.9

1. No thanks. Maybe later.
2. No thanks. One is enough.
3. Thanks. I hope he enjoys it.
4. Thanks. I’ll cut it down.


M: How about having some chocolate cake?
W: Well, I really have been trying to cut down.
M: Come on. One piece won’t hurt.

Answer:1

No.10

1. I don’t know how I played so many roles.
2. I don’t know what the director will decide.
3. I don’t know where the lines went.
4. I don’t know why the words wouldn’t come out.


M: How did your audition for the play go?
W: I think it went well. At least I remembered my lines.
M: Do you think you’ll get a main role?

Answer:2

No.11

1. Maybe they are cleaner than the others.
2. Maybe they’ve worn them already.
3. Maybe we have to close the shop.
4. Maybe we should wait for a while.


W: The weather has been changeable.
M: Yes. It was warm yesterday, but we had snow this morning.
W: Yeah, I wonder when we can send our winter clothes to the cleaner’s.

Answer:4

No.12

1. If you hurry, you might be able to catch it.
2. The art museum is closed at the moment.
3. There’s a history museum, but it’s a little far.
4. Yes, that’s right. You can say that again.


M: Excuse me. Where is the art museum?
W: It’s just over there, but I think it’s closed today.
M: Oh, that’s too bad! Is there another museum nearby?

Answer:3

No.13

1. All right, but try not to be late.
2. Good idea. Let’s go back together.
3. OK. I’ll definitely go after you.
4. Yes, I was able to catch up with her.


W: I think I forgot to turn off the heater in the office.
M: Shall I go back and check?
W: No, no. You go on to the meeting. I’ll catch up later.

Answer:1

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