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Question 1Listening comprehension

You hear a short conversation: "Excuse me, how much is it to send this parcel to Osaka?" "By standard mail it is 700 yen, and it will arrive in two days." Where is this conversation most likely taking place?

  1. At a bookstore
  2. At a post office Correct answer.
  3. At a bank
  4. At a train station

Explanation

The key words are 'send this parcel' and 'by standard mail,' which are services handled at a post office counter. A bank deals with money and accounts, a bookstore sells books, and a train station handles passengers, so none of those fits the talk about postage and delivery time. Listening for the object being handled and the service words points to the correct place.

Question 2Listening comprehension

You hear: "What time does the movie start?" "At seven thirty. Let's meet at the ticket counter fifteen minutes before it starts." What time will they meet?

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

Explanation

The start time is 7:30, and the meeting is fifteen minutes earlier, so you subtract 15 minutes from 7:30 to get 7:15. This kind of item tests whether you can catch one time and then apply a small calculation to it. Listening for 'before' or 'earlier' signals that subtraction is needed.

Question 3Listening comprehension

You hear: "I'd like two adult tickets and one student ticket, please." "Adult tickets are 1,800 yen each and student tickets are 1,000 yen." How much will the customer pay in total?

  1. 3,600 yen
  2. 4,000 yen
  3. 4,600 yen Correct answer.
  4. 5,400 yen

Explanation

Two adult tickets cost 1,800 × 2 = 3,600 yen, and adding the 1,000-yen student ticket gives 4,600 yen. The trap is to stop after multiplying the adult price or to add only one adult fare. Note the quantities and prices as you listen, then total them after the dialogue ends.

Question 4Listening comprehension

You hear: "You look tired, Ken." "I studied math until two this morning." "But the test is next Monday, isn't it?" "Yes - I thought it was today." Why did Ken study so late?

  1. He had forgotten his homework.
  2. He was helping a friend.
  3. He could not fall asleep.
  4. He mistook the test date. Correct answer.

Explanation

Ken says he 'thought it was today,' which shows he had the wrong date in mind and was preparing for a test that was not the next day. The other details about being tired are results of the late study, not the cause. In inference items, focus on the speaker's final line, which usually explains the misunderstanding.

Question 5Listening comprehension

You hear at a station: "The train to Mito is delayed by twenty minutes." "Then I'll call my host family and tell them I'll be late." What will the speaker do next?

  1. Take a different train
  2. Buy a ticket for Mito
  3. Wait at the ticket gate
  4. Call the host family Correct answer.

Explanation

The speaker says 'I'll call my host family,' and 'I'll' signals an immediate intention, so that is the next action. The delay is the reason for the call, not a reason to change trains or buy a new ticket. Listen for contractions like 'I'll' because they often mark the coming action.

Question 6Listening comprehension

You hear: "Did you finish the science report?" "I was going to, but my computer stopped working." "So you haven't started?" "I wrote half of it before that happened." What is true about the report?

  1. It was cancelled.
  2. It was lost completely.
  3. It is complete.
  4. Half of it is written. Correct answer.

Explanation

The speaker corrects the assumption that nothing was done by saying half of it was written before the computer problem. 'I was going to' shows the plan was interrupted, not that the work never began. This item tests whether you can follow a correction in the middle of a conversation.

Question 7Listening comprehension

You hear a school announcement: "Students who want to join the exchange program should bring the form to the office by Friday. Interviews will be held next Tuesday." What should students do by Friday?

  1. Submit the form Correct answer.
  2. Write an essay
  3. Pay a fee
  4. Take an interview

Explanation

The announcement sets Friday as the deadline for bringing the form to the office, which means submitting it. The interview is scheduled for next Tuesday, so it is a later step, and no essay or fee is mentioned. In announcement tasks, match each date to its own action instead of mixing them.

Question 8Listening comprehension

You hear: "We arrived at the museum at ten o'clock. Let's have lunch at noon." How long can they stay in the museum before lunch?

  1. One and a half hours
  2. Two and a half hours
  3. Two hours Correct answer.
  4. One hour

Explanation

From ten o'clock to noon is two hours, so that is the time available before lunch. The item requires holding the arrival time and the lunch time and then subtracting. Words like 'before' tell you to measure the gap between the two times rather than add them.

Question 9Listening comprehension

You hear: "Can you help me carry these boxes to the gym after school?" "I have basketball practice until five, and the gym closes at five." What is the man implying?

  1. He wants her to wait.
  2. He dislikes carrying boxes.
  3. He will help after practice.
  4. He is too busy to help. Correct answer.

Explanation

Practice ends exactly when the gym closes, so there is no time left to carry boxes there, which implies he cannot help. He never says he dislikes the task; the conflict is purely about timing. In implication items, connect the two time facts to see what they rule out.

Question 10Listening comprehension

You hear: "If it rains tomorrow, the sports festival will be moved to Sunday. If it is sunny, we will start at eight as planned." What will happen if it rains tomorrow?

  1. It will be indoors.
  2. It will start at eight.
  3. It will be cancelled.
  4. It will be on Sunday. Correct answer.

Explanation

The first conditional sentence directly states that rain means the festival moves to Sunday. The eight o'clock start belongs to the sunny case, so it does not apply when it rains. Track which result is attached to which condition; mixing the two halves is the common mistake here.

Question 11Listening comprehension

You hear: "The library opens at ten o'clock. Let's study here for two hours and then go to lunch." At what time will the speakers finish studying?

  1. At twelve thirty
  2. At twelve o'clock Correct answer.
  3. At one o'clock
  4. At eleven thirty

Explanation

The library opens at ten o'clock, and the speakers plan to study for two hours. Adding two hours to ten o'clock gives twelve o'clock. The other times do not match the stated start time plus the study period.

Question 12Listening comprehension

You hear: "Go straight down this street and turn left at the second corner. The post office is next to the bank." Where is the post office?

  1. Inside the supermarket
  2. Across from the station
  3. Next to the bank Correct answer.
  4. Behind the school

Explanation

The speaker says the post office is next to the bank, so that is its location. The station, school, and supermarket are not mentioned as nearby landmarks in the directions.

Question 13Listening comprehension

You hear: "Mom, I'm going to Yuki's house to work on our poster. I'll be back by six." What will the speaker do at Yuki's house?

  1. Buy a present
  2. Clean the house
  3. Study for a test
  4. Make a poster Correct answer.

Explanation

The speaker says she is going to Yuki's house to "work on our poster," which means making a poster. No test, present, or cleaning is mentioned in the dialogue.

Question 14Listening comprehension

You hear: "This T-shirt is 1,200 yen, but today everything in the store is twenty percent off." How much will the T-shirt cost today?

  1. 1,080 yen
  2. 900 yen
  3. 1,000 yen
  4. 960 yen Correct answer.

Explanation

A twenty percent discount on 1,200 yen is 240 yen, because 1,200 times 0.20 equals 240. Subtracting 240 from 1,200 gives 960 yen, the price today.

Question 15Listening comprehension

You hear: "It was sunny this morning, so I didn't bring an umbrella. Now look at those dark clouds." "We should hurry to the station." What does the second speaker suggest?

  1. It may rain soon Correct answer.
  2. They should buy tickets
  3. The station is closed
  4. The bus is late

Explanation

The first speaker mentions dark clouds after leaving the umbrella at home. The second speaker's suggestion to hurry to the station implies that rain is likely soon, so they want to avoid getting wet.

Question 16Listening comprehension

You hear: "The meeting was going to start at three, but the teacher moved it to four thirty." "Good, then I have time to finish my homework first." When will the meeting start?

  1. At four thirty Correct answer.
  2. At three o'clock
  3. At four o'clock
  4. At five o'clock

Explanation

The teacher changed the meeting time from three o'clock to four thirty. The second speaker's comment about finishing homework confirms the later start, so four thirty is correct.

Question 17Listening comprehension

You hear: "We need twelve chairs for the meeting." "There are eight in this room, and six more in the hall." How many chairs are available in total?

  1. Eight
  2. Eighteen
  3. Twelve
  4. Fourteen Correct answer.

Explanation

The room has eight chairs and the hall has six more. Eight plus six equals fourteen chairs available in total, which is enough for the twelve needed.

Question 18Listening comprehension

You hear: "Could you pick up some milk on your way home?" "Sure, but I'll be home after seven, so please start dinner without me." What will the man do?

  1. Go home early
  2. Wait until seven
  3. Start dinner
  4. Buy milk Correct answer.

Explanation

The man agrees to "pick up some milk," so buying milk is his action. He says he will be home after seven and asks the other person to start dinner without him, so he will not start dinner himself.

Question 19Listening comprehension

You hear: "How was the speech contest?" "I practiced for weeks, but my mind went blank on stage." What does the speaker mean?

  1. He enjoyed the stage
  2. He practiced only a little
  3. He forgot what to say Correct answer.
  4. He won the contest

Explanation

The idiom "my mind went blank" means the speaker temporarily could not remember anything while on stage. Despite weeks of practice, he forgot what to say during the speech contest, so that is the intended meaning.

Question 20Listening comprehension

You hear: "The bus leaves at eight twenty and takes thirty-five minutes to the city library." "The library opens at nine five, so we'll have to wait outside." How long will they wait outside the library?

  1. Five minutes
  2. Thirty-five minutes
  3. Fifteen minutes
  4. Ten minutes Correct answer.

Explanation

The bus leaves at 8:20 and the trip takes 35 minutes, so it arrives at 8:55. The library opens at 9:05, and the difference between 8:55 and 9:05 is ten minutes of waiting.

Question 21Listening comprehension

You hear a phone conversation: 'Hello, this is Mrs. Sato. Is Yumi home?' 'No, she went to the dentist. She should be back by four.' 'Then I'll call again after five.' Where is Yumi now?

  1. At home
  2. At school
  3. At the dentist Correct answer.
  4. At the library

Explanation

The reply says Yumi 'went to the dentist,' which describes where she is now. The phrase 'be back by four' confirms she is away from home. School and the library are not mentioned, so they cannot be supported.

Question 22Listening comprehension

You hear: 'I wanted to buy the blue notebook, but I only had enough money for the red one.' Which notebook did the speaker buy?

  1. Both notebooks
  2. The blue notebook
  3. Neither notebook
  4. The red notebook Correct answer.

Explanation

The word 'but' contrasts wanting the blue notebook with being able to afford only the red one. 'Only had enough money for the red one' means the purchase was limited to the red notebook. Wanting the blue notebook does not mean buying it.

Question 23Listening comprehension

You hear: 'The train leaves at 9:15. It's 8:50 now. Let's leave the house in ten minutes.' How many minutes are left until the train leaves?

  1. 20 minutes
  2. 15 minutes
  3. 35 minutes
  4. 25 minutes Correct answer.

Explanation

From 8:50 to 9:15 is 25 minutes: 8:50 plus 10 minutes is 9:00, and 9:00 plus 15 minutes is 9:15. The instruction to leave the house in ten minutes is about going to the station, not about the train's departure. Therefore 25 minutes remain until the train leaves.

Question 24Listening comprehension

You hear a voicemail: 'Hi, this is Tom from the tennis club. Tomorrow's practice will start at 4:30 instead of 4:00 because the gym is being cleaned. Please tell the other members.' Why will tennis practice start later?

  1. The members will meet at 4:00.
  2. The coach will be absent.
  3. The tennis courts are closed.
  4. The gym will be cleaned. Correct answer.

Explanation

The speaker directly states 'because the gym is being cleaned' as the reason for the 4:30 start. The time change is not caused by the coach, the courts, or the members' meeting time. Announcing the new start time is not itself a reason for the change.

Question 25Listening comprehension

You hear: 'I bought three apples and two oranges. The apples were 120 yen each, and the oranges were 80 yen each.' How much did the speaker pay in total?

  1. 360 yen
  2. 520 yen Correct answer.
  3. 400 yen
  4. 600 yen

Explanation

Three apples at 120 yen each cost 360 yen, and two oranges at 80 yen each cost 160 yen. Adding 360 and 160 gives a total of 520 yen. Each price must be multiplied by the correct quantity before adding.

Question 26Listening comprehension

You hear: 'I usually take the bus to school, but today I rode my bicycle because the bus was late.' Why did the speaker ride a bicycle today?

  1. The bicycle is faster than the bus.
  2. The speaker missed the bus.
  3. The bus was late. Correct answer.
  4. The speaker wanted exercise.

Explanation

The conjunction 'because' directly gives the reason: 'the bus was late.' Riding a bicycle was the response to that delay. The speaker does not say the bicycle is faster, that the bus was missed, or that exercise was the goal.

Question 27Listening comprehension

You hear a teacher say: 'Your reports are due on Friday. If you need more time, please talk to me before Thursday.' What should students do if they need more time?

  1. Ask another student to submit it.
  2. Talk to the teacher before Thursday. Correct answer.
  3. Attend class on Friday as usual.
  4. Hand in the report on Thursday morning.

Explanation

The teacher gives a condition: if students need more time, they should 'talk to me before Thursday.' Thursday is the deadline for making that request, while Friday is when the report is due. Handing in the report early or asking another student does not follow the instruction.

Question 28Listening comprehension

You hear: 'I studied hard for the English test, but I still got only 60 points. I guess I need to change my study method.' What does the speaker imply?

  1. The English test was too easy.
  2. The speaker will stop studying English.
  3. The speaker studied enough for the test.
  4. The study method was not effective. Correct answer.

Explanation

The speaker studied hard but still scored only 60, and then says the study method needs to change. This implies the method did not produce the desired result. The speaker does not say the test was easy, that studying was sufficient, or that English study will stop.

Question 29Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Did you hear about the school trip? The destination changed from Kyoto to Nara.' 'Really? I already bought a guidebook for Kyoto.' What problem does the second speaker have?

  1. She lost the guidebook for Nara.
  2. She bought a guidebook for Kyoto. Correct answer.
  3. She has not packed for the trip.
  4. She wants to go to Kyoto instead of Nara.

Explanation

The second speaker is surprised and says she already bought a guidebook for Kyoto, but the trip destination is now Nara. The problem is that the guidebook is for the old destination. Packing, a demand to change the destination, and losing a Nara guidebook are not stated.

Question 30Listening comprehension

You hear an announcement: 'Attention, students. A blue umbrella was found in the gym. Please come to the office if it is yours.' What should a student do if the umbrella is theirs?

  1. Go to the office. Correct answer.
  2. Go to the gym.
  3. Wait in the classroom.
  4. Buy a blue umbrella.

Explanation

The announcement says the umbrella was found in the gym but directs the owner to 'come to the office.' The gym is only the place where it was found, not where the owner should report. Buying an umbrella or waiting in the classroom is not instructed.

Question 31Listening comprehension

You hear: 'I have to return this book to the library before noon. After that, I'll meet Ken at the station.' What will the speaker do first?

  1. Return a library book. Correct answer.
  2. Go to the library at noon.
  3. Wait for Ken at school.
  4. Meet Ken at the station.

Explanation

The speaker says the book must be returned before noon, and the meeting with Ken comes 'after that.' Therefore the first action is returning the book. 'Before noon' is a deadline, not the time the library opens.

Question 32Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Excuse me, how much is this guidebook?' 'It is 800 yen. The maps are over there by the window.' Where does this conversation most likely take place?

  1. In a library.
  2. In a bookstore. Correct answer.
  3. In a post office.
  4. At a train station.

Explanation

The speakers discuss the price of a guidebook and point to maps for sale by the window, which fits a shop that sells books. A post office, station, or library would not normally sell a guidebook in this way.

Question 33Listening comprehension

You hear: 'It is cold outside. You should wear a jacket.' 'I know, but I cannot find mine.' What is the second speaker's problem?

  1. He feels too warm today.
  2. He has no money with him.
  3. He cannot find his jacket. Correct answer.
  4. He left his jacket at school.

Explanation

The second speaker agrees that a jacket is needed but says 'I cannot find mine,' so the problem is locating the jacket. Feeling warm, lacking money, and leaving the jacket at school are not stated in the dialogue.

Question 34Listening comprehension

You hear: 'I would like two notebooks and one pen, please.' 'The notebooks are 150 yen each, and the pen is 200 yen.' How much will the customer pay in total?

  1. 500 yen Correct answer.
  2. 550 yen
  3. 650 yen
  4. 350 yen

Explanation

Two notebooks at 150 yen each cost 300 yen, and adding the 200-yen pen gives 500 yen. The total is therefore 500 yen, not any of the other amounts.

Question 35Listening comprehension

You hear: 'I am thinking of joining the art club, but I have never painted before.' 'Why not come to our practice on Saturday? You can try it.' What does the second speaker suggest?

  1. Buying some paints first.
  2. Joining a different school club.
  3. Try the art club on Saturday. Correct answer.
  4. Practicing painting alone.

Explanation

The second speaker invites the first speaker to Saturday practice so that he can try the art club. This is a suggestion to test the activity before deciding, not to join another club or practice alone.

Question 36Listening comprehension

You hear: 'You look tired. Did you stay up late?' 'No, I woke up early to finish my homework.' Why does the speaker look tired?

  1. He worked all night.
  2. He woke up early. Correct answer.
  3. He went to bed late.
  4. He did not sleep at all.

Explanation

The speaker directly denies staying up late and explains that he woke up early for homework. Waking up early, not going to bed late or staying awake all night, is the stated reason for looking tired.

Question 37Listening comprehension

You hear: 'The science report is due tomorrow. Have you printed yours?' 'Not yet. I will print it at the convenience store after school.' What will the speaker do after school?

  1. Write the science report.
  2. Go to the library.
  3. Hand in the report.
  4. Print the report. Correct answer.

Explanation

The speaker says the report has not been printed yet and plans to print it at the convenience store after school. Writing, handing in, or going to the library are not the stated after-school action.

Question 38Listening comprehension

You hear: 'I told my brother I would help him move on Sunday, but I also promised to play tennis with you.' 'You should keep your first promise.' What does the second speaker advise?

  1. To cancel both plans.
  2. To ask his brother to wait.
  3. To play tennis instead.
  4. To help his brother. Correct answer.

Explanation

The 'first promise' mentioned is helping the brother move on Sunday, so the advice is to honor that commitment. Playing tennis was the second promise, and canceling both plans or asking the brother to wait is not suggested.

Question 39Listening comprehension

You hear: 'The concert starts at six, and it takes forty minutes by train. We need to arrive thirty minutes early to get good seats.' 'It is four thirty now. Should we leave in twenty minutes?' 'Yes, that gives us enough time.' What time will they arrive at the concert hall?

  1. 5:10
  2. 5:30 Correct answer.
  3. 5:20
  4. 5:50

Explanation

They plan to leave twenty minutes after 4:30, which is 4:50. A forty-minute train ride then puts their arrival at 5:30, which is also thirty minutes before the six o'clock concert.

Question 40Listening comprehension

You hear: 'I thought the movie would be boring, but it was actually worth watching.' 'Really? Then I will go see it this weekend.' What does the first speaker imply about the movie?

  1. It was not interesting.
  2. It was too long.
  3. Better than expected. Correct answer.
  4. It was sold out.

Explanation

The speaker expected the movie to be boring but found it 'worth watching,' which implies a pleasant surprise and a better result than expected. The other ideas, such as length, lack of interest, or sold-out tickets, are not supported by the words.

Question 41Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Please bring a pencil and an eraser to the math test tomorrow. You may not use a calculator.' What should students bring to the test?

  1. A pencil and an eraser Correct answer.
  2. A textbook and a notebook
  3. A calculator and an eraser
  4. A calculator and a pencil

Explanation

The teacher lists a pencil and an eraser as required items and explicitly says that a calculator may not be used. The other options either include a prohibited item or name materials that were not requested.

Question 42Listening comprehension

You hear: 'My sister is a nurse. She works at the city hospital.' What is the speaker's sister's job?

  1. A receptionist
  2. A doctor
  3. A nurse Correct answer.
  4. A teacher

Explanation

The speaker directly identifies the sister as a nurse and mentions the city hospital as her workplace. No other occupation is stated in the sentence.

Question 43Listening comprehension

You hear: 'The post office is next to the bank and across from the park.' Where is the post office?

  1. Behind the park
  2. Next to the bank Correct answer.
  3. Next to the park
  4. Across from the bank

Explanation

The statement places the post office next to the bank, so that relationship is directly supported. The post office is across from the park, not next to it, and it is not described as across from the bank or behind the park.

Question 44Listening comprehension

You hear: 'The science report is due on Friday. However, the teacher said we can submit it on Monday with a penalty.' When is the report due without a penalty?

  1. Wednesday
  2. Friday Correct answer.
  3. Thursday
  4. Monday

Explanation

The original deadline without any penalty is Friday, while Monday is only permitted if the student accepts a penalty. Wednesday and Thursday are not mentioned as due dates.

Question 45Listening comprehension

You hear: 'I left my wallet at home, so I can't pay for lunch. Can you lend me some money?' Why does the speaker ask for money?

  1. To take a train
  2. To return a loan
  3. To buy a wallet
  4. To pay for lunch Correct answer.

Explanation

The speaker cannot pay for lunch because the wallet was left at home and therefore asks to borrow money. The request is specifically about covering the lunch cost, not buying a wallet or paying for transport.

Question 46Listening comprehension

You hear: 'I asked my teacher for extra help, and she said I can come to her office after school on Tuesday or Thursday.' When can the student get extra help?

  1. On Monday or Wednesday
  2. Only on Thursday
  3. Only on Tuesday
  4. On Tuesday or Thursday Correct answer.

Explanation

The teacher offers two acceptable days, Tuesday or Thursday, so the student may choose either one. The other options either limit the help to a single day or name days that were not offered.

Question 47Listening comprehension

You hear: 'The museum is free on Sundays, but you need to pay 500 yen on other days.' How much does it cost to enter the museum on Saturday?

  1. It is free
  2. 300 yen
  3. 500 yen Correct answer.
  4. 1,000 yen

Explanation

Saturday is not Sunday, so the free-admission rule does not apply and the regular 500-yen fee is required. The amounts of 1,000 yen and 300 yen are not mentioned in the announcement.

Question 48Listening comprehension

You hear: 'The meeting was moved from Tuesday to Thursday, and the time changed from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.' When is the meeting now?

  1. Thursday at 3 p.m. Correct answer.
  2. Tuesday at 3 p.m.
  3. Tuesday at 2 p.m.
  4. Thursday at 2 p.m.

Explanation

The meeting has moved to Thursday and also starts at 3 p.m., so both changes must be applied together. Options that keep Tuesday or 2 p.m. reflect only one part of the change.

Question 49Listening comprehension

You hear: 'I thought the test would be easy because I studied the first three chapters. But most of the questions were from chapter four.' What does the speaker imply?

  1. The test covered unstudied material. Correct answer.
  2. The test was easier than expected.
  3. The speaker did not study at all.
  4. The speaker studied chapter four carefully.

Explanation

The speaker prepared chapters one to three but found that most questions came from chapter four, which was not among the studied chapters. This implies the test covered material the speaker had not prepared, not that it was easy or that no studying occurred.

Question 50Listening comprehension

You hear: 'My brother promised to help me with my homework, but he went to play soccer instead.' What does the speaker imply about the brother?

  1. He finished the homework alone.
  2. He is a professional soccer player.
  3. He helped the speaker before playing soccer.
  4. He did not keep his promise. Correct answer.

Explanation

The brother said he would help but chose to play soccer instead, so he failed to do what he promised. The other options either contradict the statement or introduce details that are not present.