English listening for Japanese high school students: the Common Test for University Admissions in 2014 DAY 2

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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. I think it’s too sweet.
2. I’d drink some iced tea.
3. I’ll go for vanilla.
4. I’m ready for the meal.


W: That was a wonderful meal. How about some dessert?
M: I feel like eating ice cream!
W: That sounds good. What flavor do you want?

Answer: 3.

No.8

1. It’s in five weeks.
2. It’s time to speak.
3. You have seven minutes.
4. You’re the first presenter.


M: Excuse me, Ms. Jackson. I have a question about the presentations next week.
W: Sure, Michael. What is it?
M: How long do we have to speak?

Answer: 3.

No.9

1. OK. I’ll do my homework.
2. OK. I’ll play on Wednesday.
3. OK. I’ll stop in a minute.
4. OK. I’ll teach you the rules.


M: Jessica, I told you not to play computer games on weekdays.
W: But Dad, I finished all my homework.
M: That’s good, but you know the rules.

Answer: 3.

No.10

1. You’re right. I’ll delete the file.
2. You’re right. I’ll go talk to her.
3. You’re right. I’ll print it out.
4. You’re right. I’ll submit it.


M: What’s wrong?
W: I was supposed to submit a report today, but I just accidentally deleted the file.
M: That’s too bad. Anyway, I’m sure your boss will understand if you explain.

Answer: 2.

No.11

1. Can I borrow some?
2. I looked in the store.
3. Let me check if I have it.
4. That was not enough.


W: I’d really like to buy these shoes, Dad, but I don’t have enough money.
M: How much do you need?
W: If I had three thousand yen more, I could get them.

Answer: 3.

No.12

1. I’ll be Susan and you can be Peter.
2. I’ll be your partner.
3. I’ll listen to the teacher this time.
4. I’ll read Peter’s textbook.


M: Sorry, I couldn’t hear the teacher. What are we supposed to do now?
W: We need to practice this conversation in pairs.
M: OK. Which part do you want to read?

Answer: 1.

No.13

1. I see. I was going to go.
2. Never mind. I’ll ask someone else.
3. When are you coming back?
4. Why do you keep an iguana?


W: So, what did you want to ask me?
M: Oh yeah, um… I’m going on vacation next week. Do you mind taking care of my pet iguana?
W: Well…

Answer: 2.

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