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Question 1Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Merhaba, adım Zeynep. İstanbul'da yaşıyorum ama ailem İzmir'den.' Where is Zeynep's family from?

  1. Bursa
  2. İstanbul
  3. Ankara
  4. İzmir Correct answer.

Explanation

The speaker distinguishes current residence from family origin. 'İstanbul'da yaşıyorum' states where she lives now, while 'ailem İzmir'den' marks the family's place of origin with the ablative suffix -den.

Question 2Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Bugün hava çok sıcak, ama yarın yağmur yağacak.' What will the weather be like tomorrow?

  1. Snowy
  2. Windy and cold
  3. Sunny and hot
  4. Rainy Correct answer.

Explanation

The conjunction 'ama' signals a contrast with today's hot weather. The future tense 'yağacak' from 'yağmur yağmak' indicates that rain will fall tomorrow.

Question 3Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Otobüs saat dokuzda kalkıyor, o yüzden sekiz buçukta evden çıkmalıyız.' Why must they leave home at 8:30?

  1. To buy tickets first
  2. To avoid traffic
  3. To reach the bus before it departs Correct answer.
  4. To meet a friend

Explanation

The causal linker 'o yüzden' connects the 9 o'clock departure with the 8:30 leaving time. They leave earlier so they can be at the bus before it leaves.

Question 4Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Doktor bana günde iki kez ilaç almamı söyledi.' How often should the speaker take medicine?

  1. Every week
  2. Twice a day Correct answer.
  3. Three times a day
  4. Once a day

Explanation

'Günde' means per day and 'iki kez' means two times, so the frequency is twice daily. The accusative clause 'ilaç almamı' reports the doctor's instruction.

Question 5Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Kardeşim benden iki yaş küçük, ama lisede benden bir sınıf üstte.' What is the relationship described?

  1. The sibling is younger but in a higher school year Correct answer.
  2. The sibling is older and in a higher year
  3. The sibling is younger and in a lower year
  4. The sibling is the same age and same year

Explanation

'İki yaş küçük' establishes the sibling is two years younger. The contrasting 'ama' introduces 'bir sınıf üstte', meaning one grade above at school.

Question 6Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Kütüphane bugün kapalı, çünkü tadilat var.' Why is the library closed?

  1. It is a public holiday
  2. It opens late on Mondays
  3. The librarian is sick
  4. There is renovation work Correct answer.

Explanation

The conjunction 'çünkü' introduces the reason. 'Tadilat var' means there is renovation or repair work being done, which explains the closure.

Question 7Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Bu akşam sinemaya gitmek yerine evde film izleyelim.' What does the speaker suggest?

  1. Going to the cinema
  2. Watching a film at home Correct answer.
  3. Staying home without a film
  4. Going to a restaurant

Explanation

The structure 'gitmek yerine' means 'instead of going', so the cinema plan is rejected. The suggestion 'evde film izleyelim' proposes watching a film at home.

Question 8Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Türkçe öğrenmeye başlayalı üç yıl oldu.' How long has the speaker been learning Turkish?

  1. One year
  2. Three months
  3. Three years Correct answer.
  4. Ten years

Explanation

The suffix '-eli' with 'oldu' expresses elapsed time since an action began. 'Üç yıl oldu' states that three years have passed since starting to learn Turkish.

Question 9Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Yarın sabah erkenden yola çıkacağız, çünkü öğlene kadar orada olmamız gerekiyor.' What does this tell us about their plan?

  1. They will travel in the evening
  2. They need to arrive by midday so they start early Correct answer.
  3. They will leave at noon
  4. They have no fixed arrival time

Explanation

'Öğlene kadar orada olmamız gerekiyor' sets a deadline of midday for arrival. Leaving 'erkenden', early in the morning, is the consequence of that deadline.

Question 10Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Annem bana telefon etti; akşam yemeğe gelecekmiş.' What does the speaker report?

  1. Mother phoned and will come to dinner Correct answer.
  2. Mother already came to dinner
  3. Mother phoned and cancelled dinner
  4. Mother will phone about dinner

Explanation

The reported past form '-miş' signals information relayed from someone else. The content reported is that the mother will come to dinner in the evening.

Question 11Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Sınav sonuçları açıklandı; beklediğimden çok daha iyi gelmiş.' What is the speaker's reaction?

  1. Disappointed with the result
  2. Surprised that results are delayed
  3. Pleased because it beat expectations Correct answer.
  4. Angry about the exam questions

Explanation

'Beklediğimden çok daha iyi' means much better than expected, which conveys satisfaction. The reported '-miş' adds a tone of pleasant surprise at the outcome.

Question 12Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Bu şehirde yaşamak pahalı ama iş bulmak da kolay değil.' What is the speaker's overall point?

  1. Jobs are easy but housing is cheap
  2. Living is expensive and finding work is hard Correct answer.
  3. The city is cheap and jobs are plentiful
  4. The city is expensive but jobs are easy to find

Explanation

Two negative points are linked: 'pahalı' describes the high cost of living, and 'kolay değil' negates ease of finding work. The whole statement is therefore a complaint on both counts.

Question 13Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Misafirler gelmeden önce masayı hazırlamalıyız.' What must be done first?

  1. Cook the meal
  2. Clean the house
  3. Greet the guests
  4. Set the table Correct answer.

Explanation

The structure '-den önce' means 'before', so the table must be prepared before the guests arrive. 'Masayı hazırlamalıyız' is the required action.

Question 14Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Dün mağazaya gittim ama istediğim ayakkabı numarası yoktu.' Why did the speaker not buy the shoes?

  1. The colour was wrong
  2. The price was too high
  3. The shop was closed
  4. The right size was unavailable Correct answer.

Explanation

'İstediğim ayakkabı numarası yoktu' states that the desired shoe size was not available. The obstacle is the size, not price, colour or closure.

Question 15Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Öğretmen, ödevi yarına kadar bitirmemizi istedi.' What is the deadline?

  1. Tomorrow Correct answer.
  2. Next week
  3. End of the month
  4. Today

Explanation

The postposition 'kadar' with 'yarına' expresses a deadline of tomorrow. 'Bitirmemizi istedi' reports the teacher's request to finish the homework.

Question 16Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Tatilde denize gitmek istiyordum, ama hava soğuk olduğu için vazgeçtim.' What happened?

  1. The speaker changed to a mountain holiday
  2. The speaker went to the sea anyway
  3. The speaker postponed the trip to summer
  4. The speaker cancelled because of cold weather Correct answer.

Explanation

'Vazgeçtim' means I gave up or cancelled the plan. The reason clause with '-dığı için' attributes the cancellation to the cold weather.

Question 17Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Komşumuz çok yardımsever bir insan; her zor durumda yanımızda olur.' What quality is emphasised?

  1. Being wealthy
  2. Being punctual
  3. Being helpful Correct answer.
  4. Being talkative

Explanation

'Yardımsever' literally means help-loving, that is, helpful. The second clause confirms this by saying the neighbour is always there in difficult times.

Question 18Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Bu ilacı aç karnına değil, yemekten sonra almalısınız.' What instruction is given?

  1. Take the medicine only at night
  2. Take the medicine before eating
  3. Take the medicine after meals Correct answer.
  4. Take the medicine on an empty stomach

Explanation

The negation 'aç karnına değil' rules out taking it on an empty stomach. The correct timing is 'yemekten sonra', after the meal.

Question 19Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Bilet fiyatları zamlandığı için bu yıl tiyatroya daha az gideceğiz.' What is the consequence of the price rise?

  1. They will stop going to the theatre entirely
  2. They will go to the cinema instead
  3. They will attend the theatre less often Correct answer.
  4. They will buy season tickets

Explanation

The causal '-dığı için' links higher ticket prices to reduced attendance. 'Daha az' means less, indicating a decrease rather than a total stop.

Question 20Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Arkadaşım bana, "Yarın seni istasyonda bekleyeceğim," dedi.' What did the friend promise?

  1. To travel by train with the speaker
  2. To wait at the station tomorrow Correct answer.
  3. To call from the station
  4. To meet at the airport

Explanation

Direct speech after 'dedi' reports the friend's words. 'İstasyonda bekleyeceğim' means I will wait at the station, and 'yarın' places it tomorrow.

Question 21Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Her ne kadar yorgun olsam da bu işi bugün bitireceğim.' What does the speaker intend?

  1. To finish the work today despite being tired Correct answer.
  2. To abandon the work completely
  3. To rest and finish the work tomorrow
  4. To ask someone else to finish the work

Explanation

The concessive pattern 'her ne kadar ... olsam da' means even though or although. It concedes tiredness while affirming the intention to finish today.

Question 22Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Keşke ona gerçeği söyleseydim; şimdi pişmanım.' What does the speaker express?

  1. Anger at being lied to
  2. Satisfaction with telling the truth
  3. Confusion about what happened
  4. Regret about not telling the truth Correct answer.

Explanation

'Keşke' with the past conditional '-seydim' expresses an unreal wish about the past. 'Pişmanım' confirms regret, and the wish is to have told the truth.

Question 23Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Proje için bütün verileri toplamış olmalıyız, yoksa sunumu yetiştiremeyiz.' What does the speaker mean?

  1. They will collect the data after the presentation
  2. They must have collected all the data by now to finish on time Correct answer.
  3. They have definitely collected all the data
  4. They probably collected the data last week

Explanation

The pattern '-mış olmalıyız' expresses necessity or strong inference about a completed state. The 'yoksa' clause shows the consequence of not meeting that condition.

Question 24Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Konuşmasını öyle bir tonla yaptı ki herkes sustu.' What effect did the tone of speech have?

  1. Everyone started laughing
  2. Everyone left the room
  3. Everyone fell silent Correct answer.
  4. Everyone applauded loudly

Explanation

The 'öyle ... ki' construction links an intense cause with its result. The result clause 'herkes sustu' means everyone became silent.

Question 25Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Onun bu konuda ne kadar haklı olduğunu sonradan anladım.' What does the speaker admit?

  1. They still disagree with the other person
  2. They understood later that the other person was right Correct answer.
  3. They were right from the beginning
  4. They never understood the issue

Explanation

'Ne kadar haklı olduğunu' is a nominalised clause meaning how right the person was. 'Sonradan anladım' places that realisation later in time.

Question 26Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Doktor, günde üç kez yemeklerden önce birer tablet almamı söyledi.' What does the doctor recommend?

  1. Take two tablets before breakfast and dinner
  2. Take one tablet three times a day before meals Correct answer.
  3. Take three tablets once a day after meals
  4. Take one tablet every three hours with food

Explanation

The phrase 'günde üç kez' means three times a day, and 'yemeklerden önce' means before meals. 'Birer tablet' specifies one tablet each time. Thus the instruction is one tablet three times daily before eating.

Question 27Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Toplantı saat ikiden dörde kadar sürecek; ona göre plan yapın.' What time will the meeting end?

  1. At 6 o'clock
  2. At 2 o'clock
  3. At 3 o'clock
  4. At 4 o'clock Correct answer.

Explanation

The construction 'ikiden dörde kadar' means 'from two until four'. The endpoint of the meeting is therefore four o'clock. The speaker asks listeners to plan accordingly.

Question 28Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Kardeşim odasına kapandı ve bütün gece ders çalıştı.' What did the speaker's sibling do?

  1. Went out with friends until morning
  2. Stayed in their room and studied all night Correct answer.
  3. Cleaned their room all evening
  4. Slept early because of an exam

Explanation

'Odasına kapandı' means shut themselves in their room, and 'bütün gece ders çalıştı' means studied all night. The two actions together describe staying in and studying through the night.

Question 29Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Bu akşam hava yağmurlu olacakmış, şemsiyeni yanına al.' What is the speaker advising?

  1. To wear a raincoat instead of using an umbrella
  2. To check the weather forecast before going out
  3. To stay home because of the rain
  4. To take an umbrella because it may rain Correct answer.

Explanation

The reported future 'yağmurlu olacakmış' indicates expected rain, and the imperative 'şemsiyeni yanına al' means take your umbrella with you. The advice is therefore to carry an umbrella due to possible rain.

Question 30Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Biletleri önceden almalıyız, yoksa yer kalmayabilir.' What is the reason for buying tickets in advance?

  1. Seats may not be available later Correct answer.
  2. The box office closes early
  3. Tickets are cheaper online
  4. The event might be cancelled

Explanation

'Yer kalmayabilir' means there may be no seats left. The speaker urges buying tickets beforehand to avoid this risk. The concern is availability, not price or cancellation.

Question 31Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Otobüs saat üçte kalkacak, o yüzden iki buçukta durakta olalım.' Why do they plan to be at the stop at 2:30?

  1. To meet a friend before departure
  2. To buy tickets before boarding
  3. To avoid missing the 3 o'clock bus Correct answer.
  4. To find a good seat on the bus

Explanation

The bus leaves at three, so arriving at 2:30 gives a half-hour buffer. The purpose is to be there before departure and not miss it. No other reason is stated.

Question 32Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Kütüphanede sessiz olunması gerektiğini unutmayın.' What rule is being reminded?

  1. Library cards must be shown at the entrance
  2. Books must be returned on time
  3. Food and drink are not allowed
  4. Silence is required in the library Correct answer.

Explanation

'Sessiz olunması gerektiğini' means that being quiet is required. The reminder is about maintaining silence in the library. Other rules are not mentioned.

Question 33Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Bu akşam yemeğe annemlerde gidiyoruz; geç kalmayalım.' Where are they going for dinner?

  1. To a friend's house
  2. To a hotel
  3. To the speaker's mother's place Correct answer.
  4. To a restaurant

Explanation

'Annemlerde' means at my mother's (family's) place. The speaker says they are going there for dinner and warns against being late. The destination is the mother's home.

Question 34Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Yeni açılan sergiyi gezdik; sanatçının eserleri gerçekten etkileyiciydi.' What did the speaker think of the exhibition?

  1. The exhibition was too crowded
  2. The artist was not talented
  3. The works were impressive Correct answer.
  4. The gallery was difficult to find

Explanation

'Etkileyiciydi' means it was impressive. The speaker describes the artist's works as truly impressive. Other comments about crowding or location are not made.

Question 35Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Sınavda başarılı olmak için her gün düzenli olarak tekrar yapmalısın.' What advice is given for exam success?

  1. Study only the night before the exam
  2. Review regularly every day Correct answer.
  3. Take more practice exams than your friends
  4. Focus on one subject only

Explanation

'Her gün düzenli olarak tekrar yapmalısın' means you should review regularly every day. The advice emphasises consistent daily revision. Cramming or comparing with friends is not suggested.

Question 36Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Dün akşam maçta hakem son dakikada penaltı verdi; tribünler çok sinirlendi.' Why did the fans get angry?

  1. The match was cancelled
  2. The referee awarded a penalty in the final minute Correct answer.
  3. Their team lost the match
  4. A player was injured

Explanation

The cause is stated: 'hakem son dakikada penaltı verdi' – the referee gave a penalty in the last minute. The fans' anger follows this decision. The score or injuries are not mentioned.

Question 37Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Bu çay gerçekten çok sıcak; biraz soğumasını bekleyelim.' What does the speaker suggest?

  1. Drinking the tea immediately
  2. Adding cold water to the tea
  3. Waiting for the tea to cool a little Correct answer.
  4. Ordering a different drink

Explanation

'Biraz soğumasını bekleyelim' means let's wait for it to cool a little. The tea is too hot, so the suggestion is to wait. No other action is proposed.

Question 38Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Kardeşim benden iki yaş küçük ama boyu benden uzun.' What is true about the speaker's sibling?

  1. Older and taller
  2. Younger and shorter
  3. Older but shorter
  4. Younger but taller Correct answer.

Explanation

'İki yaş küçük' means two years younger, and 'boyu benden uzun' means taller than me. The sibling is therefore younger but taller. The contrast is marked by 'ama' (but).

Question 39Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Otobüsle gitmek daha ucuz ama trenle gitmek çok daha rahat.' What does the speaker imply about the train?

  1. It is less comfortable than the bus
  2. It is cheaper than the bus
  3. It is faster than the bus
  4. It is more comfortable but more expensive Correct answer.

Explanation

The speaker contrasts cost and comfort: the bus is cheaper, while the train is much more comfortable. This implies the train costs more but offers greater comfort. Speed is not mentioned.

Question 40Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Dün akşam yemeğe gelen misafirler için tatlı yapmıştım, ama kimse yemedi.' What happened to the dessert?

  1. It was eaten by all the guests
  2. It was taken home by the guests
  3. It was left untouched by the guests Correct answer.
  4. It was not ready in time

Explanation

'Kimse yemedi' means nobody ate it. The dessert was made for the guests, but no one ate it. The other options contradict this statement.

Question 41Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Bugün hava dünkü kadar sıcak değil; ceketini al istersen.' What does the speaker say about today's weather?

  1. It is hotter than yesterday
  2. It is colder than yesterday but sunny
  3. It is as hot as yesterday
  4. It is not as hot as yesterday Correct answer.

Explanation

'Dünkü kadar sıcak değil' means it is not as hot as yesterday. The comparison uses 'kadar' with negation to show today is less hot. The suggestion to take a jacket follows from this.

Question 42Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Ali, sınavdan sonra beni aradı; çok sevinçliydi çünkü beklediğinden yüksek not almış.' Why was Ali happy?

  1. His friend called him
  2. He finished the exam early
  3. He passed the exam
  4. He got a higher grade than he expected Correct answer.

Explanation

The reason is 'beklediğinden yüksek not almış' – he received a higher grade than he expected. This explains his joy. Passing alone is not the stated cause.

Question 43Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Bu restoranda yemekler lezzetli ama servis çok yavaş.' What is the speaker's overall evaluation?

  1. The service is fast and the food is tasty
  2. Both the food and the service are excellent
  3. The food is bad and the service is slow
  4. The food is tasty but the service is slow Correct answer.

Explanation

The speaker praises the food ('lezzetli') but criticises the service ('servis çok yavaş'). The contrast is marked by 'ama'. The evaluation is mixed, not wholly negative or positive.

Question 44Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Ders çalışırken müzik dinlemek beni rahatsız ediyor; sessiz bir ortam tercih ederim.' What does the speaker prefer?

  1. Studying in a quiet environment Correct answer.
  2. Studying with friends
  3. Listening to music while studying
  4. Taking frequent breaks

Explanation

The speaker says music disturbs them while studying and that they prefer a quiet environment ('sessiz bir ortam tercih ederim'). The preference is clearly for silence, not music or company.

Question 45Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Bu kitabı okumanı tavsiye ederim; sonunu tahmin etmek hiç kolay değil.' What is the speaker's reason for recommending the book?

  1. It was written by a famous author
  2. It is very short
  3. It is based on a true story
  4. It has an unpredictable ending Correct answer.

Explanation

'Sonunu tahmin etmek hiç kolay değil' means guessing the ending is not at all easy. This implies the ending is unpredictable. Length, true-story basis, and author fame are not mentioned.

Question 46Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Hava soğuk olduğu için piknik iptal edildi; bunun yerine sinemaya gidelim.' What do they decide to do instead of the picnic?

  1. Go to the cinema Correct answer.
  2. Stay at home
  3. Go to a café
  4. Have a picnic another day

Explanation

'Bunun yerine sinemaya gidelim' means let's go to the cinema instead. The picnic was cancelled due to cold weather, and the cinema is the replacement activity. No other alternative is proposed.

Question 47Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Kardeşim derslerine hiç çalışmaz, ama sınavlarda hep yüksek not alır.' What is surprising about the sibling?

  1. They get average grades despite studying
  2. They study only for some subjects
  3. They never study but get high grades Correct answer.
  4. They study hard but get low grades

Explanation

The speaker notes a contrast: the sibling never studies ('hiç çalışmaz') yet always gets high grades ('hep yüksek not alır'). The surprise lies in this inconsistency. The 'ama' highlights the unexpected result.

Question 48Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Doktor, günde en az iki litre su içmemi ve tuzu azaltmamı söyledi.' What did the doctor recommend?

  1. Avoiding water in the evening
  2. Eating more salty food every day
  3. Drinking plenty of water and cutting down on salt Correct answer.
  4. Taking medicine twice a day

Explanation

The verb 'içmemi' (that I drink) follows 'günde en az iki litre su', so drinking at least two litres of water daily is one instruction. The second instruction is 'tuzu azaltmamı', meaning reducing salt, so both parts together form the recommendation.

Question 49Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Toplantıyı saat üçe almıştık, ama müdür uçağı rötar yaptığı için dörde erteledik.' Why was the meeting moved?

  1. Because most staff were on holiday
  2. Because the agenda was not ready
  3. Because the room was already booked
  4. Because the manager's flight was delayed Correct answer.

Explanation

The causal connector 'için' links the postponement to 'müdür uçağı rötar yaptığı', meaning the manager's plane was late. 'Rötar yapmak' means to be delayed, so the delay of the flight is the reason the meeting shifted from three to four.

Question 50Listening and Responding

You hear: 'Otel denize çok yakın olduğu için pahalıydı, ama odaları gürültülüydü; yine de gelecek yıl yine orada kalmayı düşünüyorum.' What does the speaker's final remark reveal?

  1. They accept the drawbacks and would return Correct answer.
  2. They regret choosing that hotel last year
  3. They will look for a cheaper hotel next year
  4. They think the beach is too far away

Explanation

'Yine de' signals a contrast with the negatives (price and noise), and 'yine orada kalmayı düşünüyorum' states an intention to stay there again. Together they show the speaker tolerates the disadvantages and is willing to go back, which is a concession rather than a complaint.