English listening for Japanese high school students: the Common Test for University Admissions in 2012 DAY 2

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Section 3

No.14

What do they agree to do?

1. Go to the park.
2. Pass by the stadium.
3. Take Main Street.
4. Watch baseball.


M: Hey! Why did you turn off Main Street?
W: I’m going to take the bypass. It’s faster.
M: No, it’s not. They’re doing construction this week.
W: Oh. In that case, I’ll go through the park.
M: No. There’s a baseball game today.
W: Well, then we’d better go back.
M: Yeah, I think that’s best.

Answer: 3

No.15

Which statement is true about the man?

1. He dislikes helping his mother-in-law.
2. He dislikes shopping centers.
3. He likes going to parties.
4. He likes having free time.


W: Hi, honey. I’m home.
M: Your mother called.
W: What did she want?
M: She wants you to take her shopping tomorrow.
W: Ah…no. I’ve got an office party planned.
M: Then, I’ll do it.
W: Are you sure? You hate going to the mall.
M: Yeah, I know, but I like her and I’m free anyway.

Answer: 2

NO.16

What do they agree about?

1. The atmosphere of the restaurant.
2. The price of the dinner.
3. The quality of the food.
4. The service of the staff.


M: How did you like dinner last night?
W: My steak was overcooked.
M: Really? My fish was fine. The restaurant was a little noisy, though.
W: I didn’t notice, but wasn’t it expensive?
M: Right. We paid a lot. But the waiter was very helpful.
W: Well, to me he didn’t seem that professional.

Answer: 2

No.17 to 19

Choose the ones that are the most appropriate from 1 to 6 for 1719.

1. Bristol 2. Cardiff 3. Plymouth
4. St Erth 5. Tate 6. Wales


M: Can I help you?
W: Yes. I’d like to go to St Ives tomorrow morning. Do I take the Cardiff line?
M: No. That goes to Wales by way of Bristol. There are four options from London to St Ives. What time do you want to arrive?
W: Before 4:00 pm. I want to visit the Tate Museum there.
M: How about the one departing at 10:06? It arrives at 3:24. You change at St Erth.
W: Isn’t there any direct service?
M: No. You have to change at least once.
W: OK. What time is the earliest train?
M: 5:30. It takes more than seven hours, and you have to change three times.
W: Really? Where?
M: Besides changing at St Erth, you have to change at Bristol, and also at Exeter. Here’s a timetable.
W: Oh. How about the 9:06?
M: You’ve got to change at Plymouth and St Erth.
W: Umm. I’ll take the 7:30, then. I’ll only have to change once.

Answer:

No.17: 1
No.18: 3
No.19: 4

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