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Question 1Listening comprehension

You hear: "Ken, did you finish your math homework?" Ken answers: "I was going to, but my sister asked me to walk the dog." What does Ken mean?

  1. He finished it before walking the dog.
  2. He asked his sister to do it for him.
  3. He has not finished his math homework. Correct answer.
  4. He does not have any math homework.

Explanation

The pattern "was going to" shows a plan that was not carried out. Ken intended to do the homework but the dog-walking interrupted him, so the homework remains undone.

Question 2Listening comprehension

In a school announcement you hear: "Students taking the bus to the museum must gather at the north gate by 8:15. The bus leaves at 8:30." Why does the speaker give the earlier time?

  1. To make sure everyone is present before departure. Correct answer.
  2. To say the bus will arrive at the north gate at 8:30.
  3. To ask students to walk to the museum instead.
  4. To change the departure time to 8:15.

Explanation

Two times are given: a meeting time and a departure time. The earlier gathering time exists so that all students are ready and counted before the bus actually leaves.

Question 3Listening comprehension

You hear a student say: "The science club meets on Tuesdays, but this week we'll meet on Thursday because of the holiday." When will the club meet this week?

  1. On Thursday Correct answer.
  2. On both days
  3. It is not decided yet
  4. On Tuesday

Explanation

The word "but" signals a change from the usual schedule. The regular Tuesday meeting is replaced this week by a Thursday meeting because of the holiday.

Question 4Listening comprehension

A teacher says: "Please hand in your reports at the staff room, not to me in class." Where should students take their reports?

  1. To the staff room Correct answer.
  2. To the library
  3. To the school office
  4. To the teacher in class

Explanation

The instruction contrasts two places: the staff room is required, while giving the report to the teacher in class is ruled out. The negative part tells students what not to do.

Question 5Listening comprehension

You hear: "I left my umbrella on the train, so I got wet on the way home." What happened to the speaker?

  1. They were rained on because they had no umbrella. Correct answer.
  2. They lost their umbrella at home.
  3. They took a taxi home instead of the train.
  4. They found their umbrella on the train.

Explanation

The cause-and-effect link "so" connects leaving the umbrella on the train with getting wet. Getting wet on the way home implies it was raining and the speaker had no protection.

Question 6Listening comprehension

A shop clerk says: "This jacket is 6,000 yen, but students get 10 percent off." How much would a student pay?

  1. 5,000 yen
  2. 6,000 yen
  3. 6,600 yen
  4. 5,400 yen Correct answer.

Explanation

Ten percent of 6,000 yen is 600 yen, and a discount is subtracted from the original price. So the student pays 6,000 minus 600, which is 5,400 yen.

Question 7Listening comprehension

You hear: "Taro is taller than Jiro, but Hanako is taller than Taro." Who is the tallest?

  1. Hanako Correct answer.
  2. Jiro
  3. They are all the same height
  4. Taro

Explanation

Two comparisons are chained: Jiro is shorter than Taro, and Taro is shorter than Hanako. Following the chain, Hanako stands above both boys.

Question 8Listening comprehension

A weather report says: "Tomorrow will be cloudy in the morning, with heavy rain from the afternoon." What should you take if you go out after lunch?

  1. An umbrella Correct answer.
  2. A winter coat
  3. A hat for the sun
  4. Sunglasses

Explanation

Heavy rain is forecast for the afternoon, so protection from rain is needed. An umbrella is the item that matches this weather condition.

Question 9Listening comprehension

You hear a girl say: "My brother is good at soccer, but he can't swim at all." What is true about her brother?

  1. He is good at both soccer and swimming.
  2. He plays soccer well but cannot swim. Correct answer.
  3. He can swim well but is poor at soccer.
  4. He is poor at both soccer and swimming.

Explanation

The sentence pairs a positive ability with a negative one. "Good at soccer" is stated first, and "can't swim at all" strongly denies the second ability.

Question 10Listening comprehension

A student says: "I wanted to join the concert, but the tickets had already sold out when I called." Why could the student not go?

  1. They forgot the date of the concert.
  2. The tickets were all gone before they called. Correct answer.
  3. The concert was cancelled by the organizers.
  4. They did not like the music at the concert.

Explanation

The past perfect "had already sold out" shows the tickets were gone before the call. The student's wish to go was blocked by this timing.

Question 11Listening comprehension

You hear: "If it rains tomorrow, the sports day will be moved to Sunday. If it is sunny, we will start at nine as planned." It rains tomorrow. What happens?

  1. The sports day starts at nine on Sunday.
  2. The sports day is held on Sunday. Correct answer.
  3. The sports day starts at nine on Saturday.
  4. The sports day is cancelled completely.

Explanation

The announcement gives two conditional plans. Since the rain condition is met, the first plan applies: the event moves to Sunday. The nine o'clock start belongs to the sunny plan.

Question 12Listening comprehension

A teacher says: "You don't have to write your name on every page, but you must write it on the first page." What are students required to do?

  1. Leave out their name completely.
  2. Write their name on every page.
  3. Write their name only on the last page.
  4. Write their name on the first page. Correct answer.

Explanation

"Don't have to" means something is optional, while "must" means it is required. So the name on the first page is necessary, and names on other pages are not.

Question 13Listening comprehension

You hear: "The library is closed on Mondays. Today is Monday, so let's study at the community center instead." Why does the speaker suggest the community center?

  1. Because the community center has more books.
  2. Because the library has no seats left.
  3. Because the library is not open today. Correct answer.
  4. Because the community center is closer to school.

Explanation

The speaker links two facts: the library is closed on Mondays and today is Monday. The community center is offered as a substitute place to study for that reason.

Question 14Listening comprehension

A girl says: "I've been practicing the piano for six years, but I still get nervous before concerts." What does she say about herself?

  1. She started playing the piano six months ago.
  2. She has played for six years and still feels nervous on stage. Correct answer.
  3. She no longer gets nervous before concerts.
  4. She has stopped playing the piano recently.

Explanation

The present perfect progressive "have been practicing" shows an action continuing up to now, and "still" shows a feeling that has not gone away. Both facts belong together in the statement.

Question 15Listening comprehension

In a conversation you hear: "A: Shall we meet at the station at ten? B: Ten is a little early for me. Can we make it ten thirty?" What does B want to change?

  1. The meeting place
  2. The person they will meet
  3. The day of the meeting
  4. The meeting time Correct answer.

Explanation

B responds to the time "ten" and proposes "ten thirty" instead. The place, the day, and the person are not questioned, so only the time is being adjusted.

Question 16Listening comprehension

You hear a boy say: "My father usually drives to work, but since last month he has been going by bicycle to stay healthy." How does his father go to work now?

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

Explanation

The phrase "since last month" with "has been going" marks a habit that started recently and continues. The car is only the past habit, so the bicycle is the current one.

Question 17Listening comprehension

A speaker says: "Please don't use your phones during the test. If you need to check the time, look at the clock on the wall." Why is the clock mentioned?

  1. To remind students to bring a watch.
  2. To give students another way to check the time. Correct answer.
  3. To show that phones are allowed in an emergency.
  4. To tell students the test will end soon.

Explanation

The speaker bans phones but knows students may want to know the time. The wall clock is offered as the permitted alternative for that need.

Question 18Listening comprehension

You hear: "I ordered a book online last week, but it hasn't arrived yet. I called the shop and they said it would come by Friday." What is the situation now?

  1. The book arrived last week.
  2. The book will never arrive.
  3. The shop cancelled the order.
  4. The book has not arrived but is expected by Friday. Correct answer.

Explanation

The present perfect negative "hasn't arrived yet" describes the current state, and the shop's promise gives a future deadline. Both details combine to describe the situation accurately.

Question 19Listening comprehension

A teacher says: "The essay should be about 200 words. A little longer is fine, but please don't go over 300." Which length is acceptable?

  1. About 350 words
  2. About 250 words Correct answer.
  3. About 150 words
  4. About 400 words

Explanation

The target is around 200 words, with some flexibility above that, but 300 is set as the upper limit. A length of about 250 words falls inside this acceptable range.

Question 20Listening comprehension

You hear: "The concert starts at six, and it takes forty minutes to get to the hall from school. Let's leave school at five fifteen." Why leave at five fifteen?

  1. To arrive exactly when the concert begins.
  2. To wait for a friend who finishes at five.
  3. To arrive with time to spare before the concert. Correct answer.
  4. To buy tickets before they sell out.

Explanation

Leaving at 5:15 and travelling forty minutes means arriving around 5:55, five minutes before the six o'clock start. The extra minutes allow for being ready rather than rushing in exactly at the start.

Question 21Listening comprehension

A student says: "I used to hate English, but after my homestay in Australia I began to enjoy it." What changed?

  1. The student's school in Japan.
  2. The student's ability to speak Japanese.
  3. The student's plan to study in Australia.
  4. The student's attitude toward English. Correct answer.

Explanation

"Used to hate" describes a past feeling, and "began to enjoy" shows the new one. The homestay is the trigger for this change of attitude toward English.

Question 22Listening comprehension

You hear: "A: Did you enjoy the movie? B: Well, the music was beautiful, but the story was too long for me." What is B's overall view?

  1. The movie had good music but a story that felt too long. Correct answer.
  2. B did not watch the movie.
  3. The movie had a short story and poor music.
  4. The movie was perfect in every way.

Explanation

B gives a mixed opinion: one positive point about the music and one criticism about the length of the story. "But" shows the criticism carries weight in the overall view.

Question 23Listening comprehension

A guide says: "The museum is free on the first Sunday of each month. Today is the second Sunday, so the usual fee applies." What does this mean for today?

  1. The museum is closed today.
  2. Visitors can enter for free today.
  3. Visitors must pay the normal entrance fee today. Correct answer.
  4. The museum is free only for students today.

Explanation

The free day is limited to the first Sunday, and today is the second Sunday. The condition for free entry is not met, so the regular fee is charged.

Question 24Listening comprehension

You hear: "I asked Yumi to bring the map, and she said she would. But when we got to the station, she realized she had left it at home." Where was the map?

  1. At school
  2. At Yumi's home Correct answer.
  3. At the station
  4. In Yumi's bag

Explanation

The past perfect "had left it at home" shows the map was left behind before they reached the station. The realization at the station is when the mistake was noticed, not where the map was.

Question 25Listening comprehension

A speaker says: "The city plans to build a new library, but some residents argue that the money should go to repairing the old one instead." What are the residents suggesting?

  1. Closing the old library without any repairs.
  2. Building two new libraries in the city.
  3. Spending the money on something other than libraries.
  4. Repairing the existing library rather than building a new one. Correct answer.

Explanation

The contrast "but... instead" sets the residents' proposal against the city's plan. They want the funds redirected to repairing the old library, so no new building is needed.

Question 26Listening comprehension

You hear a school announcement: "The English speech contest will be held in the audio-visual room on Friday. Please come to the room by 3:30, because the first speaker starts at 3:45." By what time should students arrive at the room?

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

Explanation

The announcement gives two different times, and listeners must connect them correctly. The contest itself begins at 3:45, but the instruction to students is to be in the room by 3:30, so 3:30 is the arrival deadline. Choosing 3:45 confuses the start of the speaking with the time students must be present.

Question 27Listening comprehension

A boy tells you: "I get up at six on school days, but on Sundays I sleep until nine." What time does he get up on Sundays?

  1. six
  2. eight
  3. seven
  4. nine Correct answer.

Explanation

The speaker contrasts two routines using "but," which signals a change from the school-day pattern. On school days he rises at six, while on Sundays he stays in bed until nine. The time after "until" is the time he actually gets up on Sunday.

Question 28Listening comprehension

In a conversation you hear: "A: Where shall we eat lunch? B: How about the noodle shop near the gate? A: I went there yesterday. B: Then let's try the new curry place across the street." Where will they probably eat?

  1. at the school dining hall
  2. at the curry place Correct answer.
  3. at A's house
  4. at the noodle shop

Explanation

Listeners must follow how the suggestion changes through the exchange. A rejects the noodle shop because of yesterday's visit, so B proposes the new curry place across the street, and A does not refuse it. The last accepted suggestion is where they will go.

Question 29Listening comprehension

You hear a girl say: "My sister gave me this bag for my birthday, but I lost the key to my bicycle the same week." What did the girl receive for her birthday?

  1. a bag Correct answer.
  2. a key
  3. a book
  4. a bicycle

Explanation

The sentence contains two separate pieces of news joined by "but," and only one is a birthday gift. The bag came from her sister as a present, while the lost key belongs to her bicycle and was not given to her. Separating the gift from the other event gives the answer.

Question 30Listening comprehension

A teacher says: "The report is due next Wednesday. If you are going to be absent that day, hand it in on Tuesday instead." A student will be away on a school trip next Wednesday. When should the student hand in the report?

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

Explanation

The teacher states a general deadline and then an exception for students who will be absent. Since this student is away on Wednesday, the conditional instruction applies and the report is due Tuesday. The rule is not simply the original deadline but the one that fits the student's situation.

Question 31Listening comprehension

You hear: "The train to Matsue leaves from platform three at 8:10. The one at 8:25 leaves from platform one, so don't get on the wrong train." A man wants to go to Matsue and arrives at the station at 8:05. Which train and platform should he use?

  1. the 8:25 train from platform three
  2. the 8:10 train from platform one
  3. the 8:25 train from platform one
  4. the 8:10 train from platform three Correct answer.

Explanation

Two trains and two platforms are given, so the listener must match the destination to the right pair. The Matsue train is the 8:10 departure from platform three, and the man arrives at 8:05, early enough to catch it. The 8:25 train from platform one is a different service.

Question 32Listening comprehension

A girl says: "I wanted to buy the blue notebook, but it cost 500 yen and I only had 400 yen, so I bought the smaller green one for 300 yen." What did she buy?

  1. the green notebook Correct answer.
  2. the blue notebook
  3. two blue notebooks
  4. nothing

Explanation

The speaker explains her choice step by step: the blue notebook was too expensive for her money, so she chose a cheaper alternative. The green notebook at 300 yen was within her 400 yen, so that is what she bought. The blue notebook was only her first wish.

Question 33Listening comprehension

You hear a student say: "I joined the tennis club in April, but I practice with the swim team on rainy days because our courts get too wet." Why does he practice with the swim team?

  1. He wants to change clubs next year.
  2. He has quit the tennis club.
  3. The swim team has more members.
  4. The tennis courts cannot be used in rain. Correct answer.

Explanation

The reason is introduced by "because," which directly explains the rainy-day practice. Wet courts make tennis practice impossible, so he joins the swim team on those days. This is a temporary arrangement, not a change of club.

Question 34Listening comprehension

In a conversation you hear: "A: Did you finish your science poster? B: I worked on it until midnight, but the printer ran out of ink, so I'll finish it tomorrow morning." What is B's problem?

  1. B forgot the deadline.
  2. B could not print the poster. Correct answer.
  3. B lost the poster file.
  4. B has not started the poster.

Explanation

B explains that work continued until midnight, so the poster itself was made. The obstacle is the printer running out of ink, which prevented printing, and that is why finishing must wait until morning. Listeners must separate the effort made from the remaining problem.

Question 35Listening comprehension

A guide says: "The bus tour costs 2,000 yen for adults. High school students pay half price, and children under six ride free." How much does a high school student pay?

  1. nothing
  2. 2,000 yen
  3. 500 yen
  4. 1,000 yen Correct answer.

Explanation

The listener must apply a discount rule to a stated price. Half of the adult fare of 2,000 yen is 1,000 yen, and high school students are the group given that half price. Free travel applies only to children under six.

Question 36Listening comprehension

You hear: "I asked Ken to bring the camera, and he said he would, but he left it on the desk at home." What happened to the camera?

  1. Ken lent it to a friend.
  2. Ken brought it to the trip.
  3. Ken left it at home. Correct answer.
  4. Ken broke it.

Explanation

The sentence reports a promise and then what actually happened, and the two differ. Ken agreed to bring the camera but forgot it, leaving it on the desk at home. The promise does not mean the camera arrived.

Question 37Listening comprehension

A teacher says: "For the group presentation, each group has five minutes. If your group uses slides, you need to finish setting up before your five minutes begin." What does this mean for a group using slides?

  1. Setup time is not counted in the five minutes.
  2. They get five extra minutes for the slides.
  3. They must prepare the slides before their five minutes start. Correct answer.
  4. They may speak for more than five minutes.

Explanation

The teacher separates presentation time from preparation time. Slides are allowed, but the equipment must be ready before the five-minute period begins, so setup is not part of the speaking time. This means the group must arrive prepared rather than gaining extra time.

Question 38Listening comprehension

You hear: "I was going to take the 7:00 bus, but it was already full, so I waited twenty minutes for the next one and reached school just before the bell." What can we say about the speaker?

  1. He missed the first class.
  2. He took the 7:00 bus.
  3. He arrived at school before classes began. Correct answer.
  4. He walked to school instead.

Explanation

The speaker's plan changed, but the outcome is still positive. He could not board the 7:00 bus, waited twenty minutes, and still reached school before the bell, which marks the start of class. So he was not late despite the delay.

Question 39Listening comprehension

In a conversation you hear: "A: I hear the new shopping center opens next month. B: Yes, but they cut down the old trees behind the park to build it, so some people are against it." What is B's main point?

  1. The shopping center will open later than planned.
  2. The shopping center is too small for the town.
  3. The shopping center has both benefits and a cost. Correct answer.
  4. The park will be closed next month.

Explanation

B answers with "Yes, but," which accepts the news while adding a concern. The center is opening as A says, yet the loss of old trees has caused opposition, so B presents a mixed view rather than simple praise or rejection. Recognizing this balanced structure is the key to the question.

Question 40Listening comprehension

You hear a student say: "At first I thought the exchange program was just a chance to practice English. After living with a host family, I realized I was learning how differently people think." How did the student's understanding change?

  1. He decided English practice was unimportant.
  2. He wished he had stayed in Japan.
  3. He found the host family hard to talk to.
  4. He came to value the cultural side of the program. Correct answer.

Explanation

The phrase "At first ... After ..." signals a change of view over time. The student began by seeing the program as language practice and later recognized a broader lesson about how people think, which is a cultural insight. The change is an expansion of understanding, not a rejection of English.

Question 41Reading comprehension (short passages, dialogues, and practical texts)

Read this notice from a school library. "Students may borrow up to three books for two weeks. If you return a book late, you cannot borrow a new one until you have returned the late book and paid the small fine." According to the notice, what happens if a student returns a book three days late?

  1. The student can borrow three more books immediately.
  2. The student can never borrow books from the library again.
  3. The student must return all other books within one day.
  4. The student must pay a small fine before borrowing again. Correct answer.

Explanation

The notice states that a late returner cannot borrow a new book until the late book is returned and the small fine is paid. The phrase "paid the small fine" shows a fine is required. Nothing in the text says borrowing is permanently stopped or that other books must come back.

Question 42Reading comprehension (short passages, dialogues, and practical texts)

Read this dialogue. Aya: Did you finish the English poster for Friday? Ken: Not yet. I still need photos of our town. Aya: My brother took some last month. I can ask him tonight. Ken: That would save me a lot of time. What does Aya offer to do?

  1. Take new photos of the town herself
  2. Ask her brother for photos Correct answer.
  3. Move the deadline to Friday
  4. Finish the poster for Ken

Explanation

Aya says her brother took photos last month and that she can ask him tonight. Her offer is to ask her brother, not to take photos herself. The deadline is already Friday, so it is not being changed.

Question 43Reading comprehension (short passages, dialogues, and practical texts)

Read this email. Hi Mika, I'm visiting Shimane next weekend. Could you tell me the best way to get from Izumo Airport to Matsue Station? I won't have a car. Also, is there a place near the station where I can eat local food? Thanks, Sam What two things does Sam ask about?

  1. A hotel near the airport and a train timetable
  2. The weather and a good guidebook
  3. Car rental prices and local festivals
  4. Transportation to Matsue and a place to eat Correct answer.

Explanation

Sam asks how to travel from Izumo Airport to Matsue Station without a car, and asks for a place near the station to eat local food. These are the only two requests in the email. Hotels, festivals, weather, and guidebooks are not mentioned.

Question 44Reading comprehension (short passages, dialogues, and practical texts)

Read this sign at a train station. "Please wait behind the yellow line until the train stops completely. Stand on the left side of the stairs so people in a hurry can pass on the right." What should passengers do while a train is arriving?

  1. Run to the train before it stops
  2. Pass people on the left side of the stairs
  3. Stand on the right side of the stairs
  4. Wait behind the yellow line Correct answer.

Explanation

The sign directly says to wait behind the yellow line until the train stops completely. The stairs rule is separate and tells people to stand on the left, not the right. Running before the train stops contradicts the instruction to wait.

Question 45Reading comprehension (short passages, dialogues, and practical texts)

Read this short passage. Every summer, the children in my village clean the beach near the fishing port. Last year they collected 40 bags of plastic. This year the village bought a large machine to wash bottles, so the children collected only 25 bags. The village leader said the machine helped, but she also said people must stop throwing plastic into the sea. Why did the children collect fewer bags this year?

  1. Fewer children joined the beach cleaning.
  2. The fishing port moved to another village.
  3. The beach was closed during the summer.
  4. The village bought a machine that washes bottles. Correct answer.

Explanation

The passage links the smaller number of bags to the new bottle-washing machine the village bought this year. The drop from 40 to 25 bags follows that purchase. No change in the number of children, beach closures, or port location is mentioned.

Question 46Reading comprehension (short passages, dialogues, and practical texts)

Read this school announcement. "The English Speech Contest will be held in the gym on Saturday, October 12. Students who want to join must give their names to Mr. Sato by Friday, October 4. Speeches must be about three minutes long." What is the deadline for giving your name to Mr. Sato?

  1. Friday, October 4 Correct answer.
  2. The day of the speech
  3. Saturday, October 12
  4. Three minutes before the contest

Explanation

The announcement separates two dates: October 4 for giving your name and October 12 for the contest itself. The deadline for entering is therefore October 4. Three minutes refers to the length of the speech, not the entry time.

Question 47Reading comprehension (short passages, dialogues, and practical texts)

Read this dialogue. Taro: You look tired today. Emi: I studied until two in the morning for the math test. Taro: That's too late. Next time, try studying a little every day. Emi: You're right. I always wait until the night before. What advice does Taro give Emi?

  1. She should take the test again.
  2. She should stop studying math.
  3. She should go to bed at two.
  4. She should study a little every day. Correct answer.

Explanation

Taro's advice is to study a little every day instead of staying up late the night before. Emi's reply agrees with this suggestion. He does not tell her to quit math, sleep at two, or retake the test.

Question 48Reading comprehension (short passages, dialogues, and practical texts)

Read this notice on a community board. "Volunteers wanted! We will plant flowers along the river on Sunday morning. Please bring gloves and a hat. We will give you water and a simple lunch. Meet at the bridge at 8:30." What should volunteers bring?

  1. Water and lunch
  2. Flowers and a bridge map
  3. A hat and a lunch box
  4. Gloves and a hat Correct answer.

Explanation

The notice asks volunteers to bring gloves and a hat. It says water and a simple lunch will be given to them, so those are not things to bring. Flowers are provided for planting, not brought by volunteers.

Question 49Reading comprehension (short passages, dialogues, and practical texts)

Read this passage. My grandfather has run a small tofu shop in Shimane for forty years. He gets up at four every morning to make tofu. When I asked why he does not buy tofu from a factory, he said, "Factory tofu is fine, but my customers come for the taste they remember from childhood." He has no plans to stop. What does the grandfather mean by his words?

  1. His customers value the familiar taste he makes. Correct answer.
  2. He wants to close the shop soon.
  3. He thinks factory tofu tastes better.
  4. He wants his customers to buy factory tofu.

Explanation

The grandfather says customers come for the taste they remember from childhood, which shows they value his familiar, traditional taste. He accepts that factory tofu is fine but does not prefer it. He says he has no plans to stop, so closing is not his intention.

Question 50Reading comprehension (short passages, dialogues, and practical texts)

Read this email. Dear Students, The school trip to Hiroshima will leave at 7:00 a.m. on May 20. Please arrive at the school gate by 6:45. If you are late, the bus cannot wait. Bring a lunch and your health card. We will return around 6:00 p.m. Mr. Ito What time should students be at the school gate?

  1. 7:00 a.m.
  2. 6:45 p.m.
  3. 6:00 p.m.
  4. 6:45 a.m. Correct answer.

Explanation

The email says the bus leaves at 7:00 and asks students to arrive by 6:45. "By 6:45" means no later than that time. 6:00 p.m. is the return time, not the meeting time.