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Question 1Listening Comprehension

You hear: "The library closes at five on weekdays, but at seven on Fridays." On which day can you stay at the library until seven?

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

Explanation

The speaker contrasts two closing times and assigns the later one to Fridays. Weekdays get the five o'clock closing, so Monday and Wednesday end early. Saturday is not mentioned at all, so it cannot be confirmed.

Question 2Listening Comprehension

A teacher says: "Please hand in your reports by Thursday, not Friday as I said last week." What is the new deadline?

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

Explanation

The teacher corrects an earlier instruction, and the corrected date is the one that applies. The phrase 'not Friday as I said last week' cancels the old deadline rather than adding a second one. Listeners should follow the most recent statement.

Question 3Listening Comprehension

You hear: "The bus leaves at 8:15, so let's meet at the stop ten minutes early." What time should you meet?

  1. 8:30
  2. 8:05 Correct answer.
  3. 8:15
  4. 8:25

Explanation

The meeting time is calculated from the departure time by subtracting the stated margin. Ten minutes before 8:15 is 8:05. The departure time itself is not the meeting time, so 8:15 is a distractor.

Question 4Listening Comprehension

A girl says: "I wanted to join the tennis club, but my knee injury means I'll do the chess club instead." Which club will she join?

  1. The chess club Correct answer.
  2. The drama club
  3. The tennis club
  4. The swimming club

Explanation

The word 'instead' marks the activity she actually chooses, which replaces the earlier plan. Her injury prevents tennis, so the tennis club is only a cancelled intention. Swimming and drama are never mentioned.

Question 5Listening Comprehension

You hear: "Tickets are 500 yen for adults, and half price for students with an ID card." A student with an ID card buys one ticket. How much does it cost?

  1. 250 yen Correct answer.
  2. 1,000 yen
  3. 750 yen
  4. 500 yen

Explanation

Half price means dividing the adult fare by two, and the student meets the ID condition. Half of 500 yen is 250 yen. The full 500 yen applies only to adults without the student discount.

Question 6Listening Comprehension

A boy says: "My brother is two years older than me, and I'm fourteen." How old is his brother?

  1. Sixteen Correct answer.
  2. Fourteen
  3. Twelve
  4. Fifteen

Explanation

The relationship is stated directly as an age difference added to the speaker's own age. Fourteen plus two equals sixteen. Fourteen is the speaker's age, and twelve would subtract the difference.

Question 7Listening Comprehension

You hear: "The science room is on the second floor, next to the stairs. The art room is on the third floor." Where is the science room?

  1. On the third floor beside the art room
  2. On the second floor beside the art room
  3. On the second floor beside the stairs Correct answer.
  4. On the third floor beside the stairs

Explanation

Each room is given its own floor and position, and the details must not be mixed. The science room is placed on the second floor and next to the stairs. The art room's third-floor location belongs to a different room.

Question 8Listening Comprehension

A woman says: "I usually take the train, but tomorrow I'll drive because of the strike." Why will she drive tomorrow?

  1. Because the train is too crowded
  2. Because she is going on a trip
  3. Because there is a train strike Correct answer.
  4. Because her car is new

Explanation

The reason is introduced by 'because', which links the change of transport to the strike. Her usual habit of taking the train is contrasted with tomorrow's plan. No other cause is mentioned in the statement.

Question 9Listening Comprehension

You hear: "The meeting was moved from Room 201 to Room 305, and it now starts at 3 instead of 2." Where and when will the meeting be held?

  1. Room 305 at 3 Correct answer.
  2. Room 201 at 3
  3. Room 305 at 2
  4. Room 201 at 2

Explanation

Two changes are announced, and both must be applied together. The room changes to 305 and the start time changes to 3. Options that keep either the old room or the old time ignore one of the two corrections.

Question 10Listening Comprehension

A man says: "I'd love to come to the concert, but I'll be visiting my grandmother that evening." What does he mean?

  1. He wants the concert to be moved to another day
  2. He has already bought a concert ticket
  3. He cannot attend because he has another commitment Correct answer.
  4. He will come to the concert after visiting his grandmother

Explanation

The pattern 'I'd love to, but...' signals a polite refusal followed by a reason. The visit to his grandmother is presented as an obligation during the same evening. Nothing in the statement suggests he will attend, has a ticket, or wants a change of date.

Question 11Listening Comprehension

You hear: "The shop is open every day except Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m." A customer arrives at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. What is the situation?

  1. The shop is closed because it is Tuesday Correct answer.
  2. The shop is open all night
  3. The shop is closed because it is after 7 p.m.
  4. The shop is open but closing soon

Explanation

The exception applies to the whole day, so Tuesday has no opening hours at all. The closing time of 7 p.m. is irrelevant on a day the shop does not open. The customer's arrival time does not change the day-based rule.

Question 12Listening Comprehension

A student says: "I studied hard for the math test, but I did better on the English one I hardly prepared for." What is surprising about her results?

  1. She did equally well on both tests
  2. She did better in the subject she prepared for less Correct answer.
  3. She failed both tests
  4. She studied harder for English than for math

Explanation

The contrast word 'but' sets up an unexpected result. Effort was high for math and low for English, yet the English score was better. That reversal is what makes the outcome surprising.

Question 13Listening Comprehension

You hear a station announcement: "The 9:40 express to Osaka will leave from platform 4 instead of platform 2. We apologize for the change." Which platform should passengers use?

  1. Platform 4 Correct answer.
  2. Platform 40
  3. Platform 2
  4. Platform 9

Explanation

The phrase 'instead of' replaces the original platform with a new one. Platform 4 is the new departure point, while platform 2 is cancelled for this train. The numbers 9 and 40 belong to the time, not to platforms.

Question 14Listening Comprehension

A mother tells her son: "You can go to the game as long as you finish your homework first." What must the son do?

  1. Go to the game and do homework afterwards
  2. Ask his teacher for permission
  3. Complete his homework before going Correct answer.
  4. Skip the game and study all evening

Explanation

The phrase 'as long as' introduces a condition that must be met before the permission applies. Finishing homework first is that condition. Doing homework afterwards would reverse the order the mother requires.

Question 15Listening Comprehension

You hear: "Ken is taller than Yuki, but shorter than Aya. Yuki is taller than Miki." Who is the tallest?

  1. Yuki
  2. Aya Correct answer.
  3. Miki
  4. Ken

Explanation

The comparisons form a chain that can be ordered from tallest to shortest. Aya is above Ken, Ken is above Yuki, and Yuki is above Miki. Aya therefore stands at the top of the chain.

Question 16Listening Comprehension

A boy says: "If it rains tomorrow, the sports day will be on Sunday instead of Saturday. If it's sunny, we'll keep Saturday." The forecast says rain. When is the sports day?

  1. It is cancelled
  2. Friday
  3. Sunday Correct answer.
  4. Saturday

Explanation

The statement sets up two conditions, and only one of them matches the forecast. Since rain is forecast, the Sunday plan applies. Saturday is kept only in the sunny case, and cancellation is never mentioned.

Question 17Listening Comprehension

You hear a teacher say: "Remember, the trip costs 3,000 yen, and that includes lunch but not the museum entrance fee of 500 yen." How much will a student pay in total?

  1. 3,500 yen Correct answer.
  2. 2,500 yen
  3. 500 yen
  4. 3,000 yen

Explanation

The total combines the trip cost with the separate museum fee, because lunch is already covered. Adding 3,000 and 500 gives 3,500 yen. Paying 3,000 alone would leave the entrance fee unpaid.

Question 18Listening Comprehension

A girl says: "I've been to Hokkaido twice and Okinawa once, but I've never been to Kyoto." Which place has she not visited?

  1. Both Hokkaido and Okinawa
  2. Hokkaido
  3. Okinawa
  4. Kyoto Correct answer.

Explanation

The word 'never' marks the place with no visits at all. She names Kyoto as the place she has not been to. Hokkaido and Okinawa are both places she has already visited.

Question 19Listening Comprehension

You hear: "The train was delayed by thirty minutes, so I missed the start of the film, though I still understood the story." What was the effect of the delay?

  1. He decided not to watch the film
  2. He arrived after the film had begun Correct answer.
  3. He saw the film from the beginning
  4. He missed the whole film

Explanation

The delay caused him to arrive late, and 'missed the start' means the film had already begun. He still followed the story, so he did see most of it. Missing the whole film or giving up would go beyond what is said.

Question 20Listening Comprehension

A librarian says: "Books can be kept for two weeks. If nobody has reserved a book, you may renew it once for another week." A student renews an unreserved book. How long can she keep it in total?

  1. Three weeks Correct answer.
  2. One week
  3. Two weeks
  4. Four weeks

Explanation

The total is the first loan period plus the single permitted extension. Two weeks plus one week equals three weeks. Renewal is allowed only once, so four weeks would exceed the rule.

Question 21Listening Comprehension

You hear a girl say: "My sister said the movie was boring, so I almost didn't go. In the end I loved it." What does the speaker think of the movie?

  1. She enjoyed it Correct answer.
  2. She has not seen it yet
  3. She left before the end
  4. She found it boring like her sister

Explanation

The speaker reports her sister's opinion first and then states her own reaction with 'in the end I loved it'. That final statement is her actual view and contrasts with the sister's. Leaving early is not mentioned.

Question 22Listening Comprehension

A coach says: "Practice is cancelled today because of the rain, but we will meet at the same time tomorrow, even if it rains." What should the players do tomorrow?

  1. Come at a later time
  2. Come to practice at the usual time Correct answer.
  3. Wait for another call
  4. Stay home if it rains

Explanation

The cancellation applies only to today, while tomorrow's plan is confirmed with the same time. The phrase 'even if it rains' removes weather as an excuse. No change of time or further notice is mentioned.

Question 23Listening Comprehension

You hear: "The concert hall holds 800 people. Tickets went on sale on Monday, and by Wednesday 650 had been sold." How many tickets were still available on Thursday morning?

  1. 150 Correct answer.
  2. 650
  3. 200
  4. 800

Explanation

The remaining tickets equal the hall's capacity minus the number sold. Subtracting 650 from 800 leaves 150. The figure 650 is the number already sold, not the number left.

Question 24Listening Comprehension

A man says: "I was going to take the earlier train, but I overslept, so I caught the 8:30 instead and arrived just in time." What can we infer about his arrival?

  1. He missed his appointment entirely
  2. He arrived shortly before his appointment Correct answer.
  3. He arrived an hour late
  4. He arrived earlier than planned

Explanation

The phrase 'just in time' means he arrived with very little margin to spare, not late. Oversleeping forced a later train but did not make him miss the appointment. Arriving early would contradict both the oversleeping and the late train.

Question 25Listening Comprehension

A woman says: "The new cafe is cheaper than the one by the station, but the coffee there tastes better. I go to the station one when I have time." What does she value most?

  1. The speed of service
  2. The low price
  3. The taste of the coffee Correct answer.
  4. The distance from home

Explanation

Her behaviour reveals her priority: she chooses the pricier cafe whenever she has enough time. Paying more for better taste shows that quality matters more to her than cost. Distance and service speed are never mentioned.

Question 26Listening Comprehension

You hear a school announcement: "The library will close at 4 p.m. today, one hour earlier than usual, because the librarian has a meeting." Why will the library close early?

  1. The library is being cleaned.
  2. The books have all been borrowed.
  3. The librarian has a meeting. Correct answer.
  4. A holiday begins today.

Explanation

The announcement gives the reason directly with the word "because": the librarian has a meeting. Any other reason would have to be stated in the recording, so the remaining choices are unsupported. Listen for the causal word to link the early closing to its cause.

Question 27Listening Comprehension

A teacher says: "Please hand in your reports by Friday. If you need more time, email me before Thursday." What should a student do to ask for more time?

  1. Ask a classmate to explain the task.
  2. Hand in the report on Thursday.
  3. Email the teacher before Thursday. Correct answer.
  4. Visit the teacher's office on Friday.

Explanation

The teacher sets a condition: students who need extra time must email before Thursday. This is the only action described for requesting an extension. The Friday deadline applies to the reports themselves, not to the request.

Question 28Listening Comprehension

You hear: "The bus to the museum leaves at 10:15 from the north gate. It takes about forty minutes, and we will have lunch there at noon." When will the group probably arrive at the museum?

  1. At 10:55 Correct answer.
  2. At noon
  3. At 12:40
  4. At 10:15

Explanation

The bus leaves at 10:15 and the ride takes about forty minutes, so arrival is around 10:55. Noon is when lunch is planned, which comes after arrival. Adding the travel time to the departure time gives the answer.

Question 29Listening Comprehension

A girl says: "I wanted to join the tennis club, but practice is on the same days as my piano lessons, so I chose the art club instead." Which club did she join?

  1. The music club
  2. The piano club
  3. The art club Correct answer.
  4. The tennis club

Explanation

She explains that tennis practice clashes with her piano lessons, and she says she chose the art club instead. The word "instead" signals the final decision after the conflict. Her piano lessons are private activities, not a school club.

Question 30Listening Comprehension

You hear a weather report: "Tomorrow will be sunny in the morning, but clouds will come in the afternoon, and it will rain heavily by evening." A student plans to walk to school in the morning. What should she prepare for?

  1. Strong wind all day
  2. Snow in the afternoon
  3. Heavy rain on the way to school
  4. Sunny weather in the morning Correct answer.

Explanation

The report says the morning will be sunny, and the student walks to school in the morning, so she can expect sunshine then. Rain is forecast for the evening, which is after her walk. Matching the forecast time to her travel time is the key step.

Question 31Listening Comprehension

A man says: "I ordered the blue jacket online, but they sent a red one by mistake. They offered a refund, but I decided to keep it because I actually like the color." What did he do about the mistake?

  1. He bought a second jacket.
  2. He returned the jacket for a refund.
  3. He exchanged it for a blue one.
  4. He kept the red jacket. Correct answer.

Explanation

He says he decided to keep the jacket because he likes the red color, so he took no further action. The refund was only offered, not accepted. The contrast word "but" shows his decision differs from the expected return.

Question 32Listening Comprehension

You hear: "The sports festival was planned for Saturday, but because of the typhoon it has been postponed to Monday. The opening ceremony will still begin at 8:30." When will the festival now take place?

  1. Saturday at 8:30
  2. Monday afternoon
  3. Monday at 8:30 Correct answer.
  4. Sunday at 8:30

Explanation

The festival was moved from Saturday to Monday, and the announcement says the 8:30 start is unchanged. Combining the new day with the kept time gives Monday at 8:30. The typhoon explains the change but does not alter the time.

Question 33Listening Comprehension

A mother says to her daughter: "You may watch TV after you finish your homework, but only for one hour, and not after nine o'clock." Which action follows the mother's rules?

  1. Watching TV before finishing homework
  2. Watching TV from 8:00 to 9:00 after homework Correct answer.
  3. Watching TV from 9:00 to 10:00
  4. Watching TV for two hours after homework

Explanation

The rules require homework first, a maximum of one hour, and no viewing after nine o'clock. Watching from 8:00 to 9:00 satisfies all three conditions. Each other option breaks at least one of the stated limits.

Question 34Listening Comprehension

You hear a student say: "Mr. Sato said our essays were good, but he wants us to add more examples and make the conclusion shorter." What does Mr. Sato want the students to do?

  1. Add examples and shorten the conclusion Correct answer.
  2. Write completely new essays
  3. Make the conclusion longer
  4. Hand in the essays without changes

Explanation

The feedback contains two requests: add more examples and make the conclusion shorter. Both must be heard together to describe his instructions fully. Praise for the essays does not cancel the requested revisions.

Question 35Listening Comprehension

A woman says: "I used to run every morning before work, but since I moved farther from the office, I've started cycling to work instead and I run only on weekends." How has her exercise routine changed?

  1. She runs to work instead of cycling.
  2. She cycles to work and runs on weekends. Correct answer.
  3. She now runs every morning as before.
  4. She stopped exercising completely.

Explanation

The move changed her routine: she now cycles to work and runs only on weekends. The phrase "instead" shows cycling replaced the morning run on workdays. Her weekend running continues, so she has not stopped exercising.

Question 36Listening Comprehension

You hear: "The science museum is free on Sundays. On other days, adults pay 600 yen and students pay 300 yen. A family of two adults and one student visits on Sunday." How much will the family pay?

  1. 0 yen Correct answer.
  2. 300 yen
  3. 900 yen
  4. 1,500 yen

Explanation

Entry is free on Sundays, and the family visits on Sunday, so the total is zero yen whatever the normal prices are. The adult and student prices apply only on other days. The day of the visit determines the cost.

Question 37Listening Comprehension

A boy tells his friend: "I can't lend you my notes today because I left them in my locker, but I can bring them tomorrow if you still need them." What is the boy offering to do?

  1. Copy the notes for his friend
  2. Bring the notes tomorrow Correct answer.
  3. Lend the notes right now
  4. Keep the notes for himself

Explanation

He cannot lend the notes today because they are in his locker, but he offers to bring them tomorrow. The offer is conditional on his friend still needing them. The word "but" introduces the alternative he proposes.

Question 38Listening Comprehension

You hear a conversation: "Did you book the hotel for the trip?" "I tried, but the website was down all evening. I'll call them first thing tomorrow." What is the man's problem?

  1. He booked the wrong hotel by mistake.
  2. He could not book online because the website failed. Correct answer.
  3. He forgot the name of the hotel.
  4. He has not decided where to stay.

Explanation

The man says he tried to book but the website was down, so the booking failed for a technical reason. His plan to call tomorrow confirms the booking is still unfinished. He knows which hotel he wants, so the problem is not indecision.

Question 39Listening Comprehension

You hear a guide say: "The temple tour lasts ninety minutes, but we stop for tea halfway through for twenty minutes. The tour begins at 1 p.m." At what time will the tour finish?

  1. 2:20 p.m.
  2. 3:10 p.m.
  3. 2:30 p.m. Correct answer.
  4. 2:00 p.m.

Explanation

The ninety-minute tour already includes the twenty-minute tea stop, so it ends ninety minutes after 1 p.m., at 2:30. Adding the tea break again would double-count it. Listening for whether a break is included in the stated length is essential.

Question 40Listening Comprehension

A student says: "My teacher told me my presentation was too long, so I cut three minutes from it. Even so, it was still one minute over the limit." If the limit is ten minutes, how long was the original presentation?

  1. Thirteen minutes
  2. Eleven minutes
  3. Twelve minutes
  4. Fourteen minutes Correct answer.

Explanation

After cutting three minutes the talk was still one minute over a ten-minute limit, so it had become eleven minutes. The original was therefore eleven plus three, which is fourteen minutes. Working backward from the final length is the reliable method here.

Question 41Reading Comprehension

Read this short passage: 'Kenji had planned to cycle to the coast, but when he saw the storm clouds gathering over the hills, he left his bicycle in the shed and took the train instead.' What can be inferred about Kenji's decision?

  1. He forgot where he had left his bicycle.
  2. He preferred the train because it was cheaper.
  3. He changed his plans because of the weather. Correct answer.
  4. He had never intended to travel to the coast.

Explanation

An inference must be supported by evidence in the text. The passage links the gathering storm clouds directly to Kenji abandoning the bicycle and taking the train, so the weather caused the change of plan. No information about cost, forgetfulness, or a lack of intention appears.

Question 42Reading Comprehension

A notice in the school library reads: 'Books borrowed on Friday are due back the following Wednesday.' A student borrows a book on Friday. When must it be returned?

  1. On the Saturday of the same week
  2. On the Wednesday of the same week
  3. On the Friday of the next week
  4. On the Wednesday of the next week Correct answer.

Explanation

The notice sets a due date relative to the borrowing day. 'The following Wednesday' means the Wednesday after the Friday of borrowing, which falls in the next week. The student therefore returns the book on that Wednesday.

Question 43Reading Comprehension

Read this sentence from a story: 'The old ferry groaned as it pulled away from the pier, and Aiko gripped the rail until her knuckles turned white.' What does the description of Aiko's hands mainly suggest?

  1. She was feeling nervous or tense. Correct answer.
  2. She was excited about the scenery.
  3. She was bored by the slow journey.
  4. She was angry with the ferry crew.

Explanation

Physical details in narrative writing often reveal a character's emotional state. Gripping a rail until the knuckles whiten is a sign of tension or fear, so the writer is showing nervousness rather than telling it. Anger, boredom, and excitement would be shown through different details.

Question 44Reading Comprehension

A class is reading a report that begins: 'First, the committee surveyed students. Next, it compared the results with last year's data. Finally, it wrote a set of recommendations.' Which text structure does the report use?

  1. Problem and solution
  2. Comparison and contrast
  3. Chronological order Correct answer.
  4. Cause and effect

Explanation

The signal words 'First', 'Next', and 'Finally' mark a sequence of steps in time order. A text organized this way follows chronological order. Cause and effect, comparison, and problem-solution would use different linking words and a different overall pattern.

Question 45Reading Comprehension

In the sentence 'The museum, which opened in 1998, attracts thousands of visitors each year,' what is the function of the clause 'which opened in 1998'?

  1. It tells us who visits the museum each year.
  2. It shows the result of the museum opening.
  3. It adds extra information about the museum. Correct answer.
  4. It states the main action of the sentence.

Explanation

A relative clause introduced by 'which' and set off by commas gives additional, non-essential detail about the noun before it. Here it supplies the opening year of the museum. Removing it would leave a complete sentence, which confirms it is extra information.

Question 46Reading Comprehension

Read this passage: 'Many towns near the river have planted trees along the banks. The roots hold the soil in place, and during heavy rain the water runs off more slowly.' What is the main idea of the passage?

  1. Heavy rain is the most common cause of river flooding.
  2. Towns should build walls instead of planting trees.
  3. River water always runs off quickly during storms.
  4. Trees along riverbanks help prevent flooding and erosion. Correct answer.

Explanation

The main idea is the central point that all the details support. Both details, roots holding soil and slower run-off, describe how bank-side trees protect the river area, which combines erosion control and flood reduction. The other options either contradict the passage or add claims it does not make.

Question 47Reading Comprehension

In a story, a boy says to his friend: 'Sure, I'd love to lend you my new camera for the whole weekend.' The friend replies: 'That's very generous of you.' What does the friend's reply show?

  1. The friend thinks the boy is joking.
  2. The friend wants to keep the camera.
  3. The friend is annoyed by the offer.
  4. The friend is grateful for the offer. Correct answer.

Explanation

Calling someone generous is a compliment that acknowledges a kind act. In this exchange the friend is responding to the loan of a new camera for a weekend, so the reply expresses gratitude. Nothing suggests doubt, annoyance, or a wish to keep the camera permanently.

Question 48Reading Comprehension

Read this paragraph: 'The festival was almost cancelled. A typhoon had damaged the stage two days before, and the volunteers worked through the night to rebuild it. By Saturday morning, the last nail had been hammered in.' What is the tone of the final sentence?

  1. Angry and accusing
  2. Confused and uncertain
  3. Relieved and quietly triumphant Correct answer.
  4. Sad and regretful

Explanation

Tone is created by word choice and the overall situation. The volunteers' overnight effort and the completed 'last nail' resolve the earlier threat of cancellation, giving a sense of relief and quiet success. The sentence contains no words of anger, doubt, or sorrow.

Question 49Reading Comprehension

Read this passage: 'Although the new library is smaller than the old one, it has more study spaces, faster internet, and a much larger collection of local history materials.' Which statement best summarizes the writer's view of the new library?

  1. It is better in several ways despite its size. Correct answer.
  2. It is a poor replacement for the old library.
  3. It should be enlarged to match the old one.
  4. It is only useful for history students.

Explanation

The contrast word 'although' concedes one weakness (smaller size) before listing advantages. The writer therefore presents the new library as improved in several respects. Summarizing means capturing that balanced positive judgement without exaggerating it.

Question 50Reading Comprehension

In the sentence 'If the committee had consulted the residents, the plan would have been accepted,' what does the sentence imply about the plan?

  1. The plan was rejected because there was no consultation. Correct answer.
  2. The residents accepted the plan after consultation.
  3. The committee consulted the residents and succeeded.
  4. The plan will be accepted in the future.

Explanation

This is a third conditional, which describes an unreal past situation. The 'if' clause states what did not happen (no consultation), and the result clause states what did not occur (acceptance). The implication is that the plan was rejected and the lack of consultation was the reason.