English listening for Japanese high school students: the Common Test for University Admissions in 2012 DAY 2
Section 2
Select one from 1 to 4 that is most appropriate to respond to the last statement.
No.7
1. Yes, and it looks very new.
2. Yes, and it seems quite old.
3. Yes, and it’s not very handy.
4. Yes, and it’s pretty light.
M: Oh, you got a new bike.
W: Uh, actually I bought it at a secondhand shop.
M: But it looks quite new.
Answer: 4
No.8
1. Couldn’t you bring a sweater?
2. Couldn’t you carry the table out?
3. Don’t you like spicy food?
4. Don’t you think it’s delicious?
W: Where do you want to eat tonight?
M: I don’t know…a place with tables outside?
W: Isn’t it a bit chilly?
Answer: 1
No.9
1. OK. Go straight three blocks. The gas station is on the right.
2. OK. The parking lot is three minutes down that street.
3. Well, take the third right and the car wash is right there.
4. Well, the train station is three blocks that way.
W: Excuse me. I’m lost. How do I get to the nearest service station?
M: Pardon? What’s the problem?
W: I’m having car trouble.
Answer: 1
No.10
1. Hold on. Isn’t that her over there?
2. Really? Is she always the last one?
3. What time will she take it?
4. Why aren’t you going to call her?
W: Can I borrow your cellphone for a minute?
M: Sure. Who are you going to call?
W: Keiko. She’s got my dictionary and I need it back.
Answer: 1
No.11
1. And you can use a blanket.
2. No, the air is already way too hot.
3. Or we could exchange seats.
4. Yes, let’s close the window.
M: Isn’t this room a little warm?
W: No, I feel rather cold over here where I’m sitting.
M: Let’s turn on a fan to get the air moving.
Answer: 3
No.12
1. It took a long time to learn, didn’t it?
2. OK, but I haven’t played for a while.
3. Well, because it sounds nice, you know.
4. Yes, that would be difficult, wouldn’t it?
W: Do you play a musical instrument?
M: I play the guitar and some piano. How about you?
W: I play the guitar too. Why don’t we play together sometime?
Answer: 2
No.13
1. I promise I’ll try to say more about it.
2. OK, but it’s hard to keep the line straight.
3. Well then, let me give it another try.
4. You know, I’m always in a good mood.
M: I wonder if you could say the lines with more emotion.
W: That’s what I thought I did.
M: Yeah, OK, but remember this scene is the climax of the play.
Answer: 3
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