English listening for Japanese high school students: the Common Test for University Admissions in 2020 DAY 1

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Part 3

No.14

Why was the man surprised?

1. He had to bring his own bag.

2. He had to go to the supermarket.

3. He had to pay money for a bag.

4. He had to think about the environment.


Answer 3

M: I just came from the grocery store, and they charged me for a shopping bag!

W: Didn’t you know? Some supermarkets do that.

M: What for?

W: They want you to bring your own bag to reduce waste.

M: Oh, I see. It’s a good idea.

W: Yeah, think about the environment.

No.15

What did the man learn from the lecture?

1. How to eat passion fruit

2. How to feel happiness

3. How to find good food

4. How to motivate others


Answer 2

W: What did you do at the weekend workshop?

M: Let’s see ….Oh, I went to the Stacey Jones lecture.

W: Oh. Did you get anything out of it?

M: Yeah, basically she said you need to find your passion in order to experience happiness.

W: Interesting. Have you found yours?

M: Yeah, eating good food!

No.16

Where is this conversation most likely taking place?

1. On the second floor

2. On the third floor

3. On the fourth floor

4. On the fifth floor


Answer 2

W: Excuse me, where’s the computer lab?

M: Ahh, in the next building on the fourth floor.

W: Oh…. So, I climbed these stairs for nothing?

M: Yeah, people make this mistake all the time. Don’t worry, there’s a connecting bridge on this floor.

W: Great! And then just one floor up?

M: Yeah.

W: Thanks!

No.17 to 19

No.17 Why can’t the man take the pizza delivery job?

1. Because he doesn’t have a sense of direction

2. Because he doesn’t have his own motor scooter

3. Because he doesn’t like delivered pizza

4. Because he doesn’t meet one requirement

No.18 What did the man imply about the dog walker job?

1. He can’t fit it into his schedule.

2. He is unfamiliar with such a job.

3. He pays people for walking his dog.

4. He really wants the job.

No.19 Which part-time job will the man apply for?

1. Bike messenger from Monday to Friday

2. Bike messenger on Saturday and Sunday

3. Wait staff from Monday to Friday

4. Wait staff on Saturday and Sunday


No.17 Answer 4

No.18 Answer 2

No.19 Answer 1

W: Hey, take a look at these ads for part-time jobs. You haven’t got one yet, have you?

M: No, not yet. Is there anything good?

W: They’re all interesting. How about delivering pizza?

M: I love pizza, but I don’t have a license.

W: Too bad. Then, how about this? Do you have any experience?

M:Hmm, that’s nice and I have served at a café before –

W: So that’s a possibility …. What about the other ones?

M: Well, I have a bike …. Ah, dog walker …. What is that?

W: Just what it says—you take someone’s dog for a walk.

M: They pay people for that? Well, my family has only had cats, so –

W: Tough luck. Still it looks like there are two jobs suited for you. What about your schedule?

M: Well, I have soccer practice every weekday afternoon and on Saturday mornings.

W: Ah, so I guess that narrows your choices ….

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