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Question 1Listening Comprehension

A speaker says: "The train to Gyumri leaves at half past six." What time does the train leave?

  1. 5:30
  2. 6:15
  3. 7:30
  4. 6:30 Correct answer.

Explanation

"Half past six" means thirty minutes after six o'clock, i.e., 6:30. English uses "past" for minutes after the hour, so half past six is not 6:15 or 5:30.

Question 2Listening Comprehension

A woman says: "I'd rather take the bus than walk in this rain." What does she prefer to do?

  1. Stay at home
  2. Ride the bus Correct answer.
  3. Walk in the rain
  4. Call a taxi

Explanation

The structure "would rather X than Y" expresses a preference for X over Y. She prefers taking the bus over walking in the rain.

Question 3Listening Comprehension

A man says: "Could you speak a little more slowly, please?" What is he asking the other person to do?

  1. Change the subject
  2. Repeat the question
  3. Reduce speaking speed Correct answer.
  4. Speak more loudly

Explanation

"More slowly" refers to the speed of speech. The polite request "could you..." asks the listener to slow down, not to change volume or content.

Question 4Listening Comprehension

A speaker says: "The museum is closed on Mondays, but it opens at ten every other day." When can you visit the museum?

  1. At 10 a.m. on Tuesday Correct answer.
  2. At 10 a.m. on Monday
  3. At 9 a.m. on Wednesday
  4. At noon on Sunday

Explanation

"Every other day" means all days except Monday, and opening time is ten. Tuesday at 10 a.m. fits both conditions.

Question 5Listening Comprehension

A woman says: "I've been waiting for the doctor for over an hour." What does she mean?

  1. Her wait has lasted more than sixty minutes Correct answer.
  2. She is waiting for a friend
  3. She arrived exactly one hour ago
  4. She has already seen the doctor

Explanation

The present perfect continuous "have been waiting" with "for over an hour" shows an action continuing up to now, longer than one hour.

Question 6Listening Comprehension

A man says: "The film was nowhere near as good as the book." What is his opinion?

  1. The film was slightly better
  2. He disliked both
  3. The book was much better Correct answer.
  4. Both were equally good

Explanation

"Nowhere near as good as" is a strong comparative meaning far less good. He rates the film far below the book.

Question 7Listening Comprehension

A speaker says: "Turn left at the bank, and the post office is the second building on your right." Where is the post office?

  1. Directly opposite the bank
  2. Immediately at the corner on the left
  3. Two buildings along on the right after the turn Correct answer.
  4. At the end of the street on the left

Explanation

Directions are chained: first turn left, then count buildings on the right. "The second building on your right" places it two buildings along that side.

Question 8Listening Comprehension

A woman says: "I'm afraid I can't make it to the meeting tomorrow." What is she doing?

  1. Offering to lead the meeting
  2. Confirming her attendance
  3. Asking to postpone the meeting
  4. Declining to attend Correct answer.

Explanation

"I'm afraid I can't make it" is a polite formula for saying you cannot attend. "I'm afraid" softens the refusal.

Question 9Listening Comprehension

A man says: "By the time we arrived, the concert had already started." What happened first?

  1. They arrived
  2. The concert started Correct answer.
  3. They bought tickets
  4. The concert ended

Explanation

Past perfect ("had started") marks the earlier of two past events, while "arrived" is the later one. So the concert began before their arrival.

Question 10Listening Comprehension

A speaker says: "Unless you book early, you won't get a seat." What does this mean?

  1. Booking early is necessary to get a seat Correct answer.
  2. Booking early guarantees a discount
  3. You should not book at all
  4. Seats are always available

Explanation

"Unless X, Y" means "if not X, then Y". Here, without early booking there will be no seat, so early booking is required.

Question 11Listening Comprehension

A woman says: "The weather was terrible, but we managed to enjoy the trip anyway." What does she imply?

  1. They will travel again next year
  2. They cancelled the trip
  3. Bad weather ruined the trip
  4. The trip was pleasant despite bad weather Correct answer.

Explanation

"Managed to enjoy ... anyway" contrasts a negative condition with a positive result. The enjoyment happened in spite of the weather.

Question 12Listening Comprehension

A man says: "I was going to call you, but my phone died." What does he explain?

  1. Why his phone is new
  2. Why he lost your number
  3. Why he did not call Correct answer.
  4. Why he called twice

Explanation

"Was going to" describes an unfulfilled intention, and "but" gives the reason it failed. The dead phone explains the missing call.

Question 13Listening Comprehension

A speaker says: "There were only a handful of people at the lecture." What does this tell us about attendance?

  1. The room was full
  2. Very few people attended Correct answer.
  3. The lecture was cancelled
  4. Many people arrived late

Explanation

"A handful of" is an idiom meaning a small number. It contrasts with a large crowd.

Question 14Listening Comprehension

A woman says: "If I had known about the traffic, I would have left earlier." What is true?

  1. She decided not to go
  2. She knew about the traffic in advance
  3. She did not leave early enough Correct answer.
  4. She left before the traffic began

Explanation

The third conditional describes an unreal past: she did not know, so she did not leave earlier. The result was insufficiently early departure.

Question 15Listening Comprehension

A man says: "The shop is just around the corner, so we can walk there in a couple of minutes." How far is the shop?

  1. About an hour away
  2. Very close by Correct answer.
  3. Across the city
  4. In the next town

Explanation

"Just around the corner" and "a couple of minutes" both signal a short distance. The two clues reinforce each other.

Question 16Listening Comprehension

A speaker says: "She's not exactly a morning person." What is implied?

  1. She works at night
  2. She dislikes early mornings Correct answer.
  3. She wakes up very early
  4. She enjoys breakfast

Explanation

"Not exactly a morning person" is an understated way of saying someone is not cheerful or active early in the day.

Question 17Listening Comprehension

A woman says: "Could you give me a hand with these boxes?" What does she want?

  1. A receipt for the boxes
  2. Advice about packing
  3. A box to keep
  4. Help carrying the boxes Correct answer.

Explanation

"Give someone a hand" is an idiom meaning to help. In context, she wants physical help with the boxes.

Question 18Listening Comprehension

A man says: "The meeting has been put off until Friday." What happened to the meeting?

  1. It was cancelled
  2. It finished early
  3. It was postponed Correct answer.
  4. It moved to a different room

Explanation

The phrasal verb "put off" means to postpone or delay to a later time. A new date (Friday) confirms rescheduling rather than cancellation.

Question 19Listening Comprehension

A speaker says: "It's not the end of the world if we miss this bus." What is the speaker's attitude?

  1. Angry about the bus
  2. Worried about being late for work
  3. Confused about the timetable
  4. Calm about the delay Correct answer.

Explanation

The idiom "not the end of the world" means a problem is not serious. The speaker is reassuring and relaxed.

Question 20Listening Comprehension

A woman says: "I wish I had taken that job offer." What does she express?

  1. A plan to apply for a job
  2. Confusion about the offer
  3. Satisfaction with her current job
  4. Regret about a past decision Correct answer.

Explanation

"Wish + past perfect" expresses regret about something that did not happen in the past. She now regrets refusing the offer.

Question 21Listening Comprehension

A man says: "The lecture was so boring that half the audience nodded off." What does "nodded off" mean here?

  1. Took notes
  2. Fell asleep Correct answer.
  3. Left the room
  4. Agreed with the speaker

Explanation

"Nod off" is an informal phrasal verb meaning to fall asleep, especially unintentionally. The cause ("so boring") supports this meaning.

Question 22Listening Comprehension

A speaker says: "Had it not been for her quick thinking, the accident would have been much worse." What does this mean?

  1. The accident was avoided entirely
  2. She was not present at the accident
  3. She caused the accident
  4. Her quick thinking prevented a worse outcome Correct answer.

Explanation

Inverted third conditional "Had it not been for..." means "if it had not been for...". Her quick thinking changed the result, making it less bad.

Question 23Listening Comprehension

A woman says: "He tends to beat around the bush when you ask him directly." What does he do?

  1. Speaks very loudly
  2. Asks many questions
  3. Answers immediately
  4. Avoids giving a direct answer Correct answer.

Explanation

"Beat around the bush" means to avoid coming to the point. The contrast with "ask him directly" highlights this evasiveness.

Question 24Listening Comprehension

A man says: "The proposal is still up in the air." What is the status of the proposal?

  1. It has been published
  2. It has been rejected
  3. It is already approved
  4. It is undecided Correct answer.

Explanation

"Up in the air" means unresolved or uncertain. The adverb "still" shows the decision is pending.

Question 25Listening Comprehension

A speaker says: "She took my remarks the wrong way, so now she won't speak to me." What caused the problem?

  1. A deliberately rude comment
  2. A forgotten promise
  3. A misunderstanding of what was said Correct answer.
  4. A disagreement about work

Explanation

"Take something the wrong way" means to misunderstand or be offended unintentionally. The speaker implies no offence was meant.

Question 26Listening Comprehension

A woman says: "The train leaves at 7:15, so we should be at the station by 7:00." What time does the train leave?

  1. 7:15 Correct answer.
  2. 7:30
  3. 7:00
  4. 6:45

Explanation

The speaker directly states the departure time as 7:15. The other times are either mentioned as a recommended arrival time (7:00) or are not mentioned at all.

Question 27Listening Comprehension

A man says: "I'll have the chicken salad, and could you bring me a glass of water?" Where is this conversation most likely taking place?

  1. At a grocery store
  2. At a restaurant Correct answer.
  3. At a library
  4. At a train station

Explanation

The man is ordering food and asking for a drink, which is typical behavior in a restaurant. The other locations do not involve ordering a meal to be served.

Question 28Listening Comprehension

A woman says: "I've been trying to call the doctor's office all morning, but the line is always busy." What is her problem?

  1. She has lost the doctor's number.
  2. She forgot her appointment time.
  3. The doctor is on holiday.
  4. She cannot get through on the phone. Correct answer.

Explanation

The phrase "the line is always busy" means the telephone line is occupied, so she cannot connect. The other options are not supported by the statement.

Question 29Listening Comprehension

A man says: "I'd like to return this jacket. It's too small." What does he want to do?

  1. Repair the jacket
  2. Exchange the jacket for a larger size
  3. Buy a new jacket
  4. Get a refund for the jacket Correct answer.

Explanation

The man says he wants to return the jacket, which in a store context means he wants his money back. Exchanging would be stated as wanting a different size, and buying or repairing are not mentioned.

Question 30Listening Comprehension

A woman says: "I was under the impression that the deadline was next Friday, but apparently it's this Friday." What does she mean?

  1. She does not know when the deadline is.
  2. She has already missed the deadline.
  3. She thought the deadline was later than it actually is. Correct answer.
  4. She is sure the deadline is next Friday.

Explanation

The phrase "under the impression" means she believed something that turned out to be wrong. She thought the deadline was next Friday, but it is actually this Friday, so she thought it was later.

Question 31Listening Comprehension

A man says: "The hotel was supposed to have a pool, but it was closed for repairs during our entire stay." What was the man's experience?

  1. The hotel had no pool at all.
  2. He could not use the pool because it was being fixed. Correct answer.
  3. He changed hotels because of the pool.
  4. He swam in the pool every day.

Explanation

The pool was closed for repairs, so he could not use it. The hotel did have a pool, but it was unavailable.

Question 32Listening Comprehension

A woman says: "I can't stand people who talk loudly on their phones in public places." What is her attitude toward such people?

  1. She strongly dislikes them. Correct answer.
  2. She finds them amusing.
  3. She admires them.
  4. She is indifferent to them.

Explanation

The phrase "can't stand" means to strongly dislike something. So she strongly dislikes people who talk loudly on their phones in public.

Question 33Listening Comprehension

A man says: "The instructions were so complicated that I ended up assembling the shelf incorrectly." What does he imply?

  1. He did not read the instructions.
  2. The instructions caused him to make a mistake. Correct answer.
  3. The instructions were easy to follow.
  4. He assembled the shelf correctly.

Explanation

The phrase "so complicated that" indicates the instructions were the reason for his incorrect assembly. Therefore, he implies that the complicated instructions led to his mistake.

Question 34Listening Comprehension

A woman says: "I was going to buy the red dress, but then I saw the price tag and changed my mind." Why did she change her mind?

  1. The dress was too expensive. Correct answer.
  2. She did not like the color.
  3. The dress was not her size.
  4. She found a better dress.

Explanation

Seeing the price tag and changing her mind suggests the price was a problem, meaning the dress was too expensive. The other options are not mentioned.

Question 35Listening Comprehension

A man says: "The library is within walking distance, but I usually take the bus if it's raining." What does he mean?

  1. He only goes to the library when it rains.
  2. The library is too far to walk to.
  3. He never takes the bus to the library.
  4. The library is close enough to walk to. Correct answer.

Explanation

The phrase "within walking distance" means the library is close enough to reach on foot. He takes the bus only when it rains, but walking is still an option.

Question 36Listening Comprehension

A woman says: "The concert was supposed to start at 8, but the band didn't come on stage until 9." What happened?

  1. The band started an hour early.
  2. The band started an hour late. Correct answer.
  3. The concert started on time.
  4. The concert was cancelled.

Explanation

The concert was scheduled for 8, but the band came on at 9, so they started one hour late. The other options do not match the times given.

Question 37Listening Comprehension

A man says: "I've been feeling under the weather lately, so I'm going to see a doctor." What does he mean?

  1. He has been feeling happy.
  2. He has been feeling ill. Correct answer.
  3. He has been very busy.
  4. He has been traveling a lot.

Explanation

The idiom "under the weather" means feeling ill or unwell. The context of seeing a doctor supports this meaning.

Question 38Listening Comprehension

A woman says: "I've told him time and again to turn down the music, but he just ignores me." What does she mean?

  1. She has asked him to turn up the music.
  2. She has repeatedly asked him to lower the music. Correct answer.
  3. She has asked him once to lower the music.
  4. She has never asked him to lower the music.

Explanation

The phrase "time and again" means repeatedly or many times. So she has asked him many times to turn down the music.

Question 39Listening Comprehension

A man says: "The new manager is very approachable, unlike the previous one who always seemed too busy to talk." What does he imply about the new manager?

  1. The new manager is easy to talk to. Correct answer.
  2. The new manager is not friendly.
  3. The new manager is difficult to talk to.
  4. The new manager is often busy.

Explanation

The word "approachable" means friendly and easy to talk to. The contrast with the previous manager, who seemed too busy, reinforces that the new manager is easy to talk to.

Question 40Listening Comprehension

A woman says: "The project is behind schedule, so we'll have to pull out all the stops to finish on time." What does she mean?

  1. They will have to cancel the project.
  2. They will need to make a great effort. Correct answer.
  3. They will have to stop working on the project.
  4. They will need to delay the project.

Explanation

The idiom "pull out all the stops" means to make every possible effort. Since the project is behind schedule, they need to work very hard to finish on time.

Question 41Reading Comprehension

Read the passage: "Lena woke before sunrise because her train left at six. She packed a small bag, locked the door, and walked to the station in the dark. By the time the sun rose, she was already watching the fields slide past the window." What can we understand about Lena?

  1. She packed her bag after the sun rose.
  2. She began her journey early in the morning. Correct answer.
  3. She missed her train and had to wait.
  4. She travelled by bus to another city.

Explanation

The passage states she woke before sunrise for a six o'clock train and was already on board when the sun rose. This shows her journey started early in the morning. The other details in the text (walking to the station, watching fields from a window) confirm she departed on time.

Question 42Reading Comprehension

Read the passage: "The museum's new wing opened last month. Visitors can now see over two hundred paintings that were kept in storage for decades. The director hopes the exhibition will attract younger audiences." What is the passage mainly about?

  1. The number of visitors last year
  2. The opening of a new museum wing Correct answer.
  3. The cost of storing paintings
  4. The history of a famous director

Explanation

The passage focuses on a newly opened wing of a museum and the paintings now on display there. Every sentence supports this central topic. Details about storage and younger audiences are secondary information.

Question 43Reading Comprehension

Read the sentence: "Although the recipe looked simple, the cake turned out dry and heavy." What does the sentence suggest about the recipe?

  1. It was difficult to read.
  2. It produced a perfect cake.
  3. It required expensive ingredients.
  4. It was harder to succeed with than expected. Correct answer.

Explanation

The word "although" signals a contrast between the simple appearance of the recipe and the poor result. This implies the outcome was worse than the cook expected. The cake being dry and heavy shows the result was not successful.

Question 44Reading Comprehension

Read the passage: "Tomas checked the sky, then covered the young plants with a cloth. That night the temperature fell below zero." Why did Tomas cover the plants?

  1. To protect them from the cold Correct answer.
  2. To keep the soil dry
  3. To hide them from birds
  4. To help them grow taller

Explanation

The passage links covering the plants with a night when the temperature dropped below zero. Covering plants is a way to shield them from freezing temperatures. The sequence of events shows the purpose of his action.

Question 45Reading Comprehension

Read the passage: "The old bridge was closed for repairs. Drivers had to take a longer route through the hills, adding nearly an hour to their journey." What was the effect of closing the bridge?

  1. Drivers saved time on their trips.
  2. Journeys became longer for drivers. Correct answer.
  3. The hills became dangerous.
  4. A new bridge was built quickly.

Explanation

The passage states that drivers had to take a longer route that added nearly an hour. This directly identifies the consequence of the closure. Cause-and-effect relationships in a text are shown by such linked statements.

Question 46Reading Comprehension

Read the passage: "Maria speaks three languages and has lived in four countries. She says that learning a new language is like opening a door to a new way of thinking." What does Maria compare learning a language to?

  1. Writing a book
  2. Crossing a river
  3. Building a house
  4. Opening a door Correct answer.

Explanation

The passage uses the words "like opening a door" to describe learning a language. A comparison introduced by "like" is a simile. Identifying the exact comparison requires locating the figurative phrase in the text.

Question 47Reading Comprehension

Read the passage: "The library will be closed on Monday for a public holiday. It will reopen at nine o'clock on Tuesday morning." When will the library reopen?

  1. Tuesday at nine Correct answer.
  2. Wednesday at nine
  3. Tuesday evening
  4. Monday morning

Explanation

The passage states the library reopens at nine o'clock on Tuesday morning. Time details should be read exactly as written. Monday is the closure day, not the reopening day.

Question 48Reading Comprehension

Read the passage: "Samir had studied all week for the exam. When the results were posted, he read his name at the top of the list and smiled." How did Samir probably feel when he saw the results?

  1. Confused
  2. Pleased Correct answer.
  3. Bored
  4. Angry

Explanation

Samir smiled after seeing his name at the top of the list, which indicates a positive feeling. Studying all week also suggests he cared about the result. The word "smiled" is the strongest clue to his emotion.

Question 49Reading Comprehension

Read the passage: "Many cities are replacing paper tickets on public transport with cards that passengers touch to a reader. The cards can be reloaded online, which reduces queues at ticket machines." What is one advantage of the cards mentioned in the passage?

  1. They are free for all passengers.
  2. They never need to be replaced.
  3. They reduce queues at ticket machines. Correct answer.
  4. They can be used on any transport in the world.

Explanation

The passage explicitly states that reloading cards online reduces queues at ticket machines. This is the only advantage named in the text. Other possible benefits are not mentioned.

Question 50Reading Comprehension

Read the passage: "The village festival was cancelled last year because of heavy rain. This year, organisers have rented a large tent so that the event can go ahead whatever the weather." Why have the organisers rented a tent?

  1. To make sure the festival is not cancelled again Correct answer.
  2. To provide shelter for animals
  3. To sell tickets to visitors
  4. To store food for the winter

Explanation

The passage explains that rain cancelled the festival last year and that a tent will allow the event to go ahead in any weather. The tent is therefore a solution to the previous problem. Understanding the link between past failure and present action is key.