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Question 1Listening Comprehension

A speaker says: "I usually take the bus to school, but today my father is driving me." How does the speaker get to school today?

  1. By car Correct answer.
  2. By train
  3. By bus
  4. On foot

Explanation

The speaker contrasts a usual habit with a one-time situation. The phrase "today my father is driving me" describes the present action, so the answer is travelling by car. Listeners must connect "driving me" with a car rather than with the bus mentioned first.

Question 2Listening Comprehension

A teacher says: "Please open your books to page twelve and read the first paragraph silently." What should students do first?

  1. Open to page twelve Correct answer.
  2. Close their books
  3. Write a paragraph
  4. Read aloud together

Explanation

The instruction is given as a sequence, and the first action named is opening the books to a specific page. Silent reading of the paragraph comes after that step. The word "first" in the question directs attention to the opening part of the instruction.

Question 3Listening Comprehension

A girl says: "My brother is two years older than me, and I am thirteen." How old is her brother?

  1. Thirteen
  2. Fourteen
  3. Fifteen Correct answer.
  4. Eleven

Explanation

The speaker gives her own age as thirteen and says her brother is two years older. Adding two years to thirteen gives fifteen. The listener must combine two pieces of numerical information given in one sentence.

Question 4Listening Comprehension

A weather report says: "It will be sunny in the morning, but heavy rain will arrive in the afternoon." What should people take if they go out after lunch?

  1. An umbrella Correct answer.
  2. A warm coat
  3. Sunglasses
  4. A hat

Explanation

The report predicts heavy rain in the afternoon, so anyone going out after lunch needs protection from rain. An umbrella matches that forecast. The sunny morning is a contrast and does not describe the later weather.

Question 5Listening Comprehension

A boy says: "I wanted to play tennis, but my sister preferred swimming, so we went to the pool." Where did they go?

  1. To the tennis court
  2. To the pool Correct answer.
  3. To the cinema
  4. To the park

Explanation

The speaker describes a preference conflict resolved in favour of the sister's choice. The result clause "so we went to the pool" states the final destination. The tennis idea was only a wish that was not followed.

Question 6Listening Comprehension

A shop assistant says: "The blue T-shirt is fifteen dollars, and the red one is ten dollars." Which shirt is cheaper?

  1. They cost the same
  2. The blue one
  3. The red one Correct answer.
  4. Neither price is given

Explanation

Two prices are compared: fifteen dollars for the blue shirt and ten dollars for the red one. Ten is less than fifteen, so the red shirt is cheaper. The question asks for a comparison, not for the exact price.

Question 7Listening Comprehension

A speaker says: "Good morning, everyone. My name is Kenji, and I am your guide for this museum tour." Who is speaking?

  1. A shopkeeper
  2. A student
  3. A teacher
  4. A guide Correct answer.

Explanation

The speaker introduces himself and states his role directly. A person who leads a museum tour is a guide. The setting and the job title are both given in the same short introduction.

Question 8Listening Comprehension

A mother says: "Wash your hands before dinner and put your bag in your room." What is the first thing the child should do?

  1. Put the bag away
  2. Eat dinner
  3. Wash hands Correct answer.
  4. Set the table

Explanation

The mother lists two chores in order, and the first one mentioned is washing hands. The bag instruction follows it. Order words such as "before" and the sequence of the sentence help identify which action comes first.

Question 9Listening Comprehension

A speaker says: "I have lived in this city for ten years, but my cousin moved here only last month." Who has lived in the city longer?

  1. The speaker Correct answer.
  2. They arrived together
  3. The cousin's friend
  4. The cousin

Explanation

Ten years is a much longer period than one month. The speaker has therefore lived in the city longer than the cousin. The contrast word "but" signals that the two people's situations are different.

Question 10Listening Comprehension

A man says: "I was going to drive to the airport, but the roads were closed because of snow, so I took the train instead." Why did he take the train?

  1. He missed his flight
  2. The roads were closed Correct answer.
  3. The train was cheaper
  4. His car was broken

Explanation

The speaker explains that snow caused road closures, which changed his plan. The train was the alternative he chose because of that closure. Listeners must link the cause given in the middle of the sentence to the final decision.

Question 11Listening Comprehension

A teacher says: "If you finish the exercise early, you may read a book quietly, but please do not talk to your neighbours." What are early finishers allowed to do?

  1. Help their neighbours
  2. Leave the room
  3. Read a book Correct answer.
  4. Talk quietly

Explanation

The permission clause names one allowed activity for students who finish early: reading a book quietly. The final clause adds a restriction against talking. Permission and prohibition must be separated when interpreting the sentence.

Question 12Listening Comprehension

A girl says: "My favourite subject used to be science, but since we started studying volcanoes I like geography best." What is her favourite subject now?

  1. History
  2. Math
  3. Geography Correct answer.
  4. Science

Explanation

The phrase "used to be" shows that the earlier favourite, science, has changed. The present preference is geography, which she now enjoys most because of the volcano topic. Time markers signal which information is current.

Question 13Listening Comprehension

A librarian says: "You can borrow up to five books at a time, and you must return them within three weeks." What is the longest time a borrower may keep the books?

  1. Five days
  2. Three weeks Correct answer.
  3. Three months
  4. Five weeks

Explanation

Two numbers appear in the announcement, but they refer to different things: five is the number of books, and three weeks is the borrowing period. The question asks about time, so the correct figure is three weeks.

Question 14Listening Comprehension

A boy says: "I asked my teacher for help because the homework was much harder than I expected." Why did he ask for help?

  1. He forgot his book
  2. He wanted extra homework
  3. The homework was difficult Correct answer.
  4. He was late for class

Explanation

The reason is introduced by "because" and states that the homework was harder than expected. Difficulty is the cause of his request for help. The other details in the sentence describe the situation, not the reason.

Question 15Listening Comprehension

A woman says: "The concert starts at seven thirty, so let's leave home at six forty-five to arrive early." Why do they plan to leave early?

  1. To meet a friend
  2. To buy tickets
  3. To arrive before the start Correct answer.
  4. To avoid traffic

Explanation

The speaker gives the departure time and immediately states the purpose: arriving early. The plan connects a leaving time with a goal, so the listener must identify the purpose phrase rather than invent another reason.

Question 16Listening Comprehension

A speaker says: "Unlike my older sister, who loves crowded cities, I prefer quiet places near the sea." What does the speaker prefer?

  1. Busy cities
  2. Mountain villages
  3. Her sister's flat
  4. Quiet seaside places Correct answer.

Explanation

The comparison word "unlike" sets up a contrast between the sister and the speaker. The speaker's own preference is stated after the comma: quiet places near the sea. The sister's taste belongs to the sister, not the speaker.

Question 17Listening Comprehension

A receptionist says: "The doctor is running twenty minutes late, so your appointment at two o'clock will begin at twenty past two." When will the appointment start?

  1. Two twenty Correct answer.
  2. Half past two
  3. Two o'clock
  4. Two forty

Explanation

The original appointment is at two o'clock, and the delay is twenty minutes. Adding twenty minutes to two o'clock gives twenty past two. The listener must apply the delay to the stated starting time.

Question 18Listening Comprehension

A boy says: "I didn't buy the jacket, although it was on sale, because it was still too expensive for me." Why did he not buy the jacket?

  1. It cost too much Correct answer.
  2. It was not on sale
  3. He already had one
  4. It was the wrong size

Explanation

The reason clause states that the jacket was still too expensive even at the sale price. Price, not size or availability, is the stated obstacle. The word "although" introduces a contrast with the sale, but "because" gives the real reason.

Question 19Listening Comprehension

A guide says: "The museum is closed on Mondays, but on other days it opens at nine and closes at five." A visitor arrives at four o'clock on Wednesday. What can she do?

  1. Come back at nine
  2. Nothing, it is closed
  3. Wait until Monday
  4. Enter and visit for an hour Correct answer.

Explanation

Wednesday is not Monday, so the museum is open, and four o'clock is before the five o'clock closing time. The visitor therefore has about one hour to visit. Both the day and the time must be checked against the schedule.

Question 20Listening Comprehension

A woman says: "I would have caught the early train if I had left home five minutes sooner." What actually happened?

  1. She caught the early train
  2. She missed the early train Correct answer.
  3. She left five minutes early
  4. The train was cancelled

Explanation

This is a past unreal condition: the result clause with "would have" describes something that did not happen. Because she did not leave sooner, she did not catch the early train. The structure signals regret about a missed outcome.

Question 21Listening Comprehension

A speaker says: "The film received excellent reviews, yet hardly anyone went to see it." What does the speaker suggest?

  1. Audiences ignored a well-reviewed film Correct answer.
  2. The film was very popular
  3. The reviews were poor
  4. The film was never released

Explanation

The contrast word "yet" sets good reviews against low attendance. The speaker points out an unexpected gap between critical praise and audience behaviour. "Hardly anyone" means very few people, not many.

Question 22Listening Comprehension

A teacher says: "Some of you may find the second question easier than the first, but do not spend too long on either one." What is the teacher mainly warning about?

  1. Time management during the test Correct answer.
  2. The first question is optional
  3. The second question is unfair
  4. Answers must be written in pen

Explanation

The teacher accepts that difficulty may vary between questions but focuses on the risk of spending too long. The main point is therefore managing time, not judging fairness. The concession in the first clause supports the warning rather than replacing it.

Question 23Listening Comprehension

A man says: "My sister has been learning French for three years, and now she can hold a conversation with visitors from Paris." What can be concluded about her French?

  1. She has stopped studying French
  2. She has never met French speakers
  3. She only reads French books
  4. She speaks it well enough to converse Correct answer.

Explanation

The result clause states that she can now hold a conversation with visitors from Paris, which shows practical speaking ability. Three years of study explains how she reached that level. The conclusion must be based on the stated result, not on guesses beyond it.

Question 24Listening Comprehension

A shop notice read aloud says: "Buy two shirts and get the third one free. Offer ends on Sunday." A customer buys three shirts on Saturday. What does she pay for?

  1. Two shirts Correct answer.
  2. One shirt
  3. Nothing
  4. Three shirts

Explanation

The offer makes the third shirt free when two are bought, so the customer pays only for two. Saturday is before the Sunday deadline, so the offer still applies. Both the quantity condition and the time condition must be satisfied.

Question 25Listening Comprehension

A speaker says: "Had I known the library closed early on Fridays, I would not have walked there so late." What is the speaker explaining?

  1. A change in library hours
  2. A book she borrowed
  3. A meeting with a librarian
  4. A wasted trip to the library Correct answer.

Explanation

The inverted conditional "Had I known" means the speaker did not know about the early Friday closing. As a result, the late walk to the library was useless. The sentence explains a wasted effort caused by missing information.

Question 26Listening Comprehension

A woman says: "The train leaves at eight fifteen, and it takes forty minutes to reach the city centre." At what time does the train arrive?

  1. Nine fifteen
  2. Eight forty
  3. Eight fifteen
  4. Eight fifty-five Correct answer.

Explanation

The departure time is eight fifteen, and the journey lasts forty minutes. Adding forty minutes to 8:15 gives 8:55, so the arrival time is eight fifty-five.

Question 27Listening Comprehension

A man says: "I ordered a coffee, but the waiter brought me tea by mistake, so he took it back and brought the coffee." What did the waiter do wrong at first?

  1. He forgot to bring any drink
  2. He spilled the coffee
  3. He charged too much money
  4. He brought the wrong drink Correct answer.

Explanation

The speaker says the waiter brought tea when a coffee was ordered. Bringing a different drink from the one requested is the mistake described. The waiter corrected it afterwards.

Question 28Listening Comprehension

A girl says: "I wanted to join the swimming club, but practices are on Tuesdays, and that is the day of my piano lesson." Why is she unable to join?

  1. Her two activities are on the same day Correct answer.
  2. The club costs too much money
  3. The club is too far from her home
  4. She cannot swim well enough

Explanation

The swimming practices and the piano lesson both fall on Tuesday, so the two commitments clash. The reason given is a scheduling conflict, not distance, ability, or cost.

Question 29Listening Comprehension

A speaker says: "Please keep your seatbelt fastened while the seatbelt sign is on, and stand up only after the sign goes off." Where is this announcement most likely heard?

  1. In a supermarket
  2. In a cinema
  3. At a swimming pool
  4. On an aeroplane Correct answer.

Explanation

Seatbelts and an illuminated seatbelt sign are typical of air travel. The instruction to stay seated until the sign switches off matches a cabin announcement during take-off, landing, or turbulence.

Question 30Listening Comprehension

A man says: "The flat I rented is small and the kitchen is old, but it is only a five-minute walk from my office." What does he value most about the flat?

  1. Its kitchen
  2. Its price
  3. Its location Correct answer.
  4. Its size

Explanation

The speaker lists the small size and the old kitchen as drawbacks, then gives the short walk to work as the positive point. The contrast shows that the convenient location outweighs the other features.

Question 31Listening Comprehension

A teacher says: "Hand in your reports by Friday. Anyone who needs two extra days should speak to me before Thursday." What should a student who needs more time do?

  1. Give the report to another student
  2. Wait until the following week
  3. Hand in the report on Friday
  4. Talk to the teacher before Thursday Correct answer.

Explanation

The teacher offers an extension but sets a condition: the request must be made before Thursday. Speaking to the teacher early is therefore the required step, while simply waiting would miss the deadline.

Question 32Listening Comprehension

A woman says: "I have been taking the bus to work for years, but since the new cycle path opened I ride my bike whenever it is not raining." What has changed?

  1. She now cycles on dry days Correct answer.
  2. She sold her bicycle
  3. She has stopped working
  4. She moved closer to work

Explanation

The speaker contrasts her old habit of taking the bus with her new habit of cycling when the weather is fine. The change is a switch in transport on days without rain.

Question 33Listening Comprehension

A boy says: "My brother promised to help me build the model, but he went to play football and never came back." How does the boy probably feel?

  1. Relieved
  2. Disappointed Correct answer.
  3. Excited
  4. Amused

Explanation

The brother broke a promise and left the boy to work alone, which is a letdown. The tone of the statement, with "never came back", signals unhappiness rather than pleasure.

Question 34Listening Comprehension

A speaker says: "The new sports centre has a pool and a gym, but the pool is closed for repairs until next month." What can visitors do at the centre this week?

  1. Use the gym only Correct answer.
  2. Swim in the pool
  3. Use neither facility
  4. Use the pool and the gym

Explanation

The pool is unavailable until next month, so it cannot be used this week. The gym is not affected by the repairs, which leaves the gym as the only usable facility.

Question 35Listening Comprehension

A woman says: "I thought the exam would be difficult, but the questions were much easier than the ones in our practice book." What surprised her?

  1. The exam was easier than expected Correct answer.
  2. The exam was cancelled
  3. The exam lasted too long
  4. The practice book was lost

Explanation

The word "thought" introduces her earlier expectation of a hard exam, and the second half reports the opposite. The surprise comes from the real questions being simpler than the practice ones.

Question 36Listening Comprehension

A guide says: "We will spend an hour in the art gallery, then meet at the fountain at noon for lunch." A visitor asks what happens at noon. What is the answer?

  1. Everyone meets for lunch Correct answer.
  2. The tour begins
  3. The gallery closes
  4. The bus departs

Explanation

The guide names noon as the meeting time at the fountain for lunch. The gallery visit comes before that, so noon marks the meal and the regroup, not the start of the tour.

Question 37Listening Comprehension

A man says: "If I had checked the weather forecast, I would have brought an umbrella." What do we learn about the man?

  1. He got wet because he had no umbrella Correct answer.
  2. He lost his umbrella
  3. He enjoys walking in rain
  4. He checked the forecast

Explanation

This conditional describes an unreal past: he did not check the forecast and did not bring an umbrella. The implied result is that he was caught in the rain unprepared.

Question 38Listening Comprehension

A speaker says: "The bakery on the corner sells fresh bread every morning, yet by noon the shelves are usually empty." What does the speaker imply?

  1. The bakery opens at noon
  2. The bread is poor quality
  3. The bakery has too much bread
  4. The bread sells out quickly Correct answer.

Explanation

Fresh bread in the morning and empty shelves by midday together suggest strong demand. The word "yet" highlights the contrast between plentiful stock early and none later.

Question 39Listening Comprehension

A woman says: "My colleague offered to cover my shift, so I could attend my daughter's concert, though I will have to work her shift next weekend." What does the arrangement involve?

  1. She quits her job
  2. She pays her colleague money
  3. She trades shifts with her colleague Correct answer.
  4. She misses the concert

Explanation

One worker takes a shift so the other can go out, and the favour is returned next weekend. This exchange of working hours is a shift swap, with no money involved.

Question 40Listening Comprehension

A speaker says: "The council planted trees along the road to reduce noise from traffic, but residents say the road is now darker at night." What does the statement show?

  1. A solution created a new problem Correct answer.
  2. The trees were never planted
  3. Residents wanted more traffic
  4. The road was widened

Explanation

The trees were meant to solve a noise problem, yet they produced a different complaint about darkness. This shows an intended benefit bringing an unintended side effect, which residents have noticed.

Question 41Reading Comprehension

Read this short passage: 'Mara opened the letter twice before reading it. The envelope was already torn at the corner, and the stamp had been cancelled in a city she had never visited.' What can the reader most reasonably infer about the letter?

  1. It was delivered to the wrong address by mistake.
  2. It was sent by someone connected to a place unfamiliar to Mara. Correct answer.
  3. It had been opened by someone before Mara received it.
  4. It contained news that Mara had been expecting for weeks.

Explanation

An inference must be supported by details in the text. The cancelled stamp from an unvisited city links the sender to a place Mara does not know, which the passage directly supports. Other conclusions require information the passage never supplies.

Question 42Reading Comprehension

Which sentence uses the word 'light' as an adjective?

  1. The light from the window woke the baby.
  2. Please light the candles before dinner.
  3. She will light the stove when we arrive.
  4. The hikers carried a light pack up the trail. Correct answer.

Explanation

An adjective describes a noun, so 'light' modifying 'pack' works as an adjective meaning not heavy. In the other sentences 'light' functions as a verb or a noun, which changes its grammatical role.

Question 43Reading Comprehension

A passage states: 'The museum closed early on Tuesdays, so the students planned their visit for Wednesday.' Why did the students choose Wednesday?

  1. Tickets cost less on Wednesdays than on Tuesdays.
  2. The museum was closed entirely on Tuesdays.
  3. They wanted to avoid the Tuesday early closing. Correct answer.
  4. Wednesday was the only day their teacher was free.

Explanation

Cause-and-effect relationships are signaled by words such as 'so.' The early Tuesday closing is the stated cause, and choosing Wednesday is the result. Any other reason is not mentioned in the sentence.

Question 44Reading Comprehension

Which word is a synonym for 'enormous'?

  1. Quiet
  2. Fragile
  3. Tiny
  4. Huge Correct answer.

Explanation

Synonyms are words with closely similar meanings. 'Enormous' means very large in size, and 'huge' carries the same meaning. The other choices describe smallness, silence, or weakness, which are unrelated ideas.

Question 45Reading Comprehension

Read: 'After the storm, the river rose higher than anyone could remember. Families sandbagged their doors and moved furniture upstairs.' What is the main idea of these sentences?

  1. Sandbags are the best way to build a house.
  2. Furniture should be stored on upper floors.
  3. Storms are common in the region every spring.
  4. A severe flood threatened homes and prompted action. Correct answer.

Explanation

A main idea sums up what the whole passage is about. Both sentences describe an unusually high river and the protective steps families took, which together point to a flood emergency. The other options focus on minor details or unsupported claims.

Question 46Reading Comprehension

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

  1. We bought apples, pears and, grapes at the market.
  2. We bought apples pears and grapes, at the market.
  3. We bought apples, pears, and grapes at the market. Correct answer.
  4. We bought, apples, pears, and grapes at the market.

Explanation

Items in a series are separated by commas, with a comma before the final conjunction. Only one option places commas exactly between the listed items and nowhere else. Extra or misplaced commas break the list into confusing parts.

Question 47Reading Comprehension

In the sentence 'The coach praised the team because they practiced every morning,' what does the word 'they' refer to?

  1. The mornings
  2. The coach
  3. The praise
  4. The team Correct answer.

Explanation

Pronouns refer to the nearest sensible noun that fits the meaning. Since the team practiced, 'they' points back to 'the team.' A coach praising himself or mornings practicing would make no sense.

Question 48Reading Comprehension

Which sentence states a fact rather than an opinion?

  1. Everyone should drink eight glasses a day.
  2. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level. Correct answer.
  3. Water tastes better when it is chilled.
  4. Cold water is more refreshing than warm water.

Explanation

A fact can be verified by measurement or observation, while an opinion expresses a personal judgment. The boiling point of water at sea level is a measurable value. The other sentences use evaluative words like 'better,' 'should,' and 'refreshing.'

Question 49Reading Comprehension

Read: 'The old bridge groaned under the weight of the truck. Below, the water churned brown and fast.' Which technique does the writer mainly use to create tension?

  1. Direct statements of the narrator's fear
  2. Descriptive sensory details about sound and movement Correct answer.
  3. Dialogue between the driver and a passenger
  4. A flashback to an earlier crossing

Explanation

The writer builds tension through concrete images: the groaning bridge and churning water appeal to hearing and sight. No dialogue, flashback, or stated fear appears in the passage. These details let readers feel the danger themselves.

Question 50Reading Comprehension

A paragraph begins: 'Although the recipe looked simple, it required careful timing.' What does the word 'although' signal about the two ideas?

  1. A cause followed by its result
  2. A contrast between appearance and reality Correct answer.
  3. An additional supporting example
  4. A sequence of steps in time

Explanation

The conjunction 'although' introduces a contrast, setting an expectation against a surprising reality. Here the simple appearance is set against the difficulty of timing. Sequence, example, and cause markers would use words like 'then,' 'for instance,' or 'because.'