English listening for Japanese high school students: the Common Test for University Admissions in 2020 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. Oh, it’s already baked.

2. Oh, it’s so tasty.

3. Oh, that’s a secret.

4. Oh, that’s a walnut.


Answer 3

W: This muffin is delicious! What’s in it?

M: Well, I baked them with fresh blueberries and walnuts.

W: I notice another flavor too. What is it?

No.8

1. I’m afraid we’ll be in the way.

2. I’m not sure we can make it by then.

3. I’m sorry to keep you waiting long.

4. I’m surprised to see that.


Answer 2

W:Good afternoon, Seaside Medical Clinic. How may I help you?

M:My son has been sick since this morning. Can the doctor see him some time today?

W: Well …. How about 3 o’clock?

No.9

1. Anyone.

2. Anything.

3. Anytime.

4. Anywhere.


Answer 3

M:OK. Thanks for your great ideas! How about lunch?

W:I wish I could, but I’ve got an important meeting.

M:Oh, too bad. Anyway, I really appreciate your help.

No.10

1. Can you see what’s inside?

2. Can you turn it in now?

3. OK, I’ll be right back.

4. OK, I’ll leave it to you.


Answer 3

M: I may have left my wallet on the table. It’s brown leather. I just had lunch here.

W: I’ll check with the manager. What’s your name?

M: John Smith

No.11

1. I drop in on my parents.

2. I pick you up by car.

3. My father drops me off.

4. My father picks her up.


Answer 3

M: Does it take you long to come to school?

W: Yeah, about an hour by train.

M:Really? That’s tough. How do you get to the station?

No.12

1. I’ll tell you when I finish it.

2. I’m thinking about reading it.

3. To be honest, I can’t afford it.

4. To tell the truth, I’m worth it.


Answer 1

M: What are you reading?

W: A novel by an American writer. It’s pretty famous, but a little long and complicated.

M: Do you think it’s worth reading?

No.13

1. But I can’t be by myself.

2. But I can’t help it.

3. But I couldn’t try it either.

4. But I couldn’t have.


Answer 2

W: You got 90 on your test, Yuto. Well done!

M: Thank you very much, Ms. Hayashi. Actually, I wanted a perfect score.

W:Don’t be so hard on yourself.

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