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Question 1Listening Comprehension

You hear a teacher say: 'The bus leaves at eight fifteen. Please be at the school gate ten minutes before that, because we cannot wait for late students.' What time should students be at the school gate?

  1. 8:05 Correct answer.
  2. 8:25
  3. 7:45
  4. 8:15

Explanation

The bus departs at 8:15, and the teacher asks everyone to gather ten minutes earlier than the departure time. Subtracting ten minutes from 8:15 gives 8:05, so that is when students must be at the gate. The other choices either match the departure itself or move in the wrong direction.

Question 2Listening Comprehension

You hear a customer say: 'These notebooks are two hundred yen each and the pens are one hundred fifty yen each. I'll take three notebooks and two pens.' How much will the customer pay in total?

  1. 1,050 yen
  2. 900 yen Correct answer.
  3. 750 yen
  4. 1,100 yen

Explanation

Three notebooks at 200 yen each come to 600 yen, and two pens at 150 yen each come to 300 yen. Adding 600 and 300 gives 900 yen, which is the total the customer must pay. The distractors come from mixing the two unit prices or counting the wrong number of items.

Question 3Listening Comprehension

You hear a radio weather report: 'It will be sunny this morning, but clouds will move in after lunch and heavy rain will fall by evening.' What should a person going out in the evening take?

  1. A warm sweater
  2. An umbrella Correct answer.
  3. A map
  4. Sunglasses

Explanation

The report says heavy rain will fall by evening, so someone leaving in the evening needs something to stay dry. An umbrella is the item that matches that forecast. Sunglasses suit the sunny morning, and the report says nothing about cold weather.

Question 4Listening Comprehension

You hear a friend say: 'I really wanted to go to the concert with you on Saturday, but I have to help at my father's shop that day. Could we go to the Sunday show instead?' What does the friend want to do?

  1. Go on Sunday instead Correct answer.
  2. Cancel the concert plans
  3. Work at the shop on Sunday
  4. Ask someone else to go

Explanation

The friend explains that Saturday is impossible because of work at the shop, then suggests the Sunday show. The question 'Could we go to the Sunday show instead?' shows the wish to keep the plan but change the day. Nothing in the message says the concert should be dropped.

Question 5Listening Comprehension

You hear someone at a station say: 'Go out of the north exit and walk straight for two blocks. You will see a bookstore on your left. The post office is just behind that bookstore.' Where is the post office?

  1. In front of the station
  2. Across from the park
  3. Behind the bookstore Correct answer.
  4. Next to the north exit

Explanation

The directions end with the post office located behind the bookstore, which is itself two blocks from the north exit. So the post office is not at the exit or in front of the station. Following the route exactly gives 'behind the bookstore'.

Question 6Listening Comprehension

You hear a shop clerk say: 'I'm sorry, we don't have this shirt in blue in your size. We have it in white and green in your size right now, and the blue one arrives next Tuesday.' What can the customer buy today?

  1. A blue shirt in his size
  2. A blue shirt next week
  3. A white shirt in his size Correct answer.
  4. A green shirt in another size

Explanation

White and green are in stock now in the customer's size, while blue will only arrive next Tuesday. So the possible purchase today is the white shirt in the right size. The other choices are either the wrong color for today or the wrong day.

Question 7Listening Comprehension

You hear a conversation. Girl: 'The library closes at six today.' Boy: 'Then let's finish our research at school now and go to the library tomorrow morning.' Girl: 'Good idea. I'll tell Ms. Sato.' What will they do tomorrow morning?

  1. Meet Ms. Sato at six
  2. Go to the library Correct answer.
  3. Finish their research at school
  4. Study at the boy's house

Explanation

The boy's suggestion splits the work: research at school today, and the library visit tomorrow morning. The girl agrees, so the library is the plan for tomorrow morning. Finishing the research at school happens today, before the library closes.

Question 8Listening Comprehension

You hear a school announcement: 'The bus for the museum trip will leave on the thirteenth, not the thirtieth as the letter said. Please give your permission form to your teacher by the tenth.' What is the date of the trip?

  1. The third
  2. The thirteenth Correct answer.
  3. The fourteenth
  4. The thirtieth

Explanation

The announcement corrects the earlier letter by saying the trip is on the thirteenth, not the thirtieth. The tenth is only the deadline for handing in the permission form. Students who keep the old date from the letter will miss the bus.

Question 9Listening Comprehension

You hear a mother say: 'Your uncle is coming at noon, so please clean your room before he arrives. If you finish before eleven, you can go to the park with Kenji.' What must the son do to go to the park with Kenji?

  1. Go to the park with his uncle
  2. Finish cleaning before eleven Correct answer.
  3. Ask Kenji to help him clean
  4. Clean his room after noon

Explanation

The mother makes the park conditional: it is allowed only if the cleaning is finished before eleven. Cleaning is required anyway before the uncle arrives at noon, but eleven is the deadline that controls the park. The condition depends on time, not on who helps.

Question 10Listening Comprehension

You hear a conversation. Woman: 'Did you enjoy the movie?' Man: 'Well, the music was nice.' What does the man mean?

  1. He wants to see it again
  2. He enjoyed it very much
  3. He did not hear the music
  4. He did not enjoy it much Correct answer.

Explanation

The man avoids praising the movie and comments only on the music, which is a polite way of saying the movie itself was not good. If he had really liked it, he would normally say so directly. This indirect answer signals mild disappointment.

Question 11Listening Comprehension

You hear a girl say: 'I usually walk to school, but today I'm taking the bus because it's raining.' How is the girl going to school today?

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

Explanation

The girl contrasts her habit with today's action: she usually walks, but today she takes the bus because of the rain. The word 'today' tells us about the present trip, so the answer is by bus.

Question 12Listening Comprehension

You hear a boy say: 'My birthday is on May 12, and my sister's birthday is two days after mine.' When is the boy's sister's birthday?

  1. May 16
  2. May 10
  3. May 14 Correct answer.
  4. May 12

Explanation

The sister's birthday is two days after the boy's birthday on May 12. Adding two days to May 12 gives May 14, so that is the correct date.

Question 13Listening Comprehension

You hear a teacher say: 'For tomorrow's class, bring your notebook and a pencil. You do not need to bring your textbook.' What should students bring tomorrow?

  1. A textbook and a notebook
  2. A notebook and a pencil Correct answer.
  3. Only a pencil
  4. Only a textbook

Explanation

The teacher lists two items to bring: a notebook and a pencil. The teacher also says the textbook is not needed, so any choice with a textbook is wrong.

Question 14Listening Comprehension

You hear a shop clerk say: 'This bag is three thousand yen. But today, if you buy two bags, you get five hundred yen off the total price.' A customer buys two bags. How much does the customer pay?

  1. 2,500 yen
  2. 3,000 yen
  3. 5,500 yen Correct answer.
  4. 6,500 yen

Explanation

Two bags at 3,000 yen each cost 6,000 yen before the discount. The clerk says 500 yen is taken off the total, so 6,000 minus 500 equals 5,500 yen.

Question 15Listening Comprehension

You hear a boy say: 'I finished the first five math problems, but the last two were too difficult, so I stopped.' How many math problems did the boy finish?

  1. Three
  2. Five Correct answer.
  3. Seven
  4. Two

Explanation

The boy says he finished the first five problems and stopped before the last two. The question asks how many he finished, so the answer is five, not the two difficult ones.

Question 16Listening Comprehension

You hear a girl say: 'I wanted the red scarf, but I did not have enough money, so I bought the blue one instead.' Which scarf did the girl buy?

  1. Both scarves
  2. The red scarf
  3. The blue scarf Correct answer.
  4. Neither scarf

Explanation

The word 'instead' shows that the blue scarf replaced the red one she originally wanted. Because she did not have enough money for the red scarf, she bought the blue one.

Question 17Listening Comprehension

You hear a conversation. Boy: 'Is the pool open until six today?' Girl: 'No, today is Sunday. On weekdays it closes at six, but on weekends it closes at eight.' What time does the pool close today?

  1. Seven
  2. Nine
  3. Six
  4. Eight Correct answer.

Explanation

The girl corrects the boy by linking closing time to the day: weekdays close at six, weekends at eight. Since today is Sunday, the pool closes at eight.

Question 18Listening Comprehension

You hear a conversation. Man: 'The concert starts at six thirty. It takes forty minutes to get to the hall, and we should arrive twenty minutes early.' Woman: 'Then what time should we leave home?' What time should they leave home?

  1. 5:10
  2. 6:10
  3. 5:30 Correct answer.
  4. 5:50

Explanation

They need to arrive 20 minutes before the 6:30 concert, which is 6:10. The trip takes 40 minutes, so they must leave home 40 minutes before 6:10, which is 5:30.

Question 19Listening Comprehension

You hear a woman say: 'I was going to buy the jacket, but then I saw the price and put it back on the rack.' What does the woman mean?

  1. She thought the jacket was too cheap to buy.
  2. She decided to buy the jacket after checking the price tag.
  3. She chose not to buy it because of the price. Correct answer.
  4. She returned it because the size was too small.

Explanation

The phrase 'put it back on the rack' means she did not purchase the jacket. Since the price is what made her stop, the implication is that it cost too much.

Question 20Listening Comprehension

You hear a voicemail message: 'Hi, this is Ken. The baseball practice tomorrow is canceled because of rain. We will practice on Sunday instead, same time.' What will happen to tomorrow's baseball practice?

  1. It will be held indoors.
  2. It will start earlier.
  3. It will be on Sunday at a different time.
  4. It is canceled. Correct answer.

Explanation

The voicemail directly says tomorrow's baseball practice is canceled because of rain. It also says the practice will be on Sunday at the same time, so the only correct statement about tomorrow is that it is canceled.

Question 21Listening Comprehension

You hear a teacher say: 'The train leaves at nine ten. Please meet me at the ticket gate five minutes before that.' At what time should you meet the teacher?

  1. 8:55
  2. 9:15
  3. 9:10
  4. 9:05 Correct answer.

Explanation

Five minutes before 9:10 is 9:05. The train time is later than the meeting time, so you subtract five minutes from nine ten.

Question 22Listening Comprehension

You hear a girl say: 'I bought a sandwich for 380 yen and a drink for 220 yen. I paid with a 1,000-yen bill.' How much change did she get?

  1. 500 yen
  2. 600 yen
  3. 300 yen
  4. 400 yen Correct answer.

Explanation

The total is 380 + 220 = 600 yen. Change from 1,000 yen is 1,000 - 600 = 400 yen.

Question 23Listening Comprehension

You hear a boy say: 'Our tennis club usually meets on Tuesday and Friday. But this Friday is a holiday, so we will meet on Thursday instead.' On which day will the club meet this week in place of Friday?

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

Explanation

The boy says the Friday meeting is moved to Thursday because Friday is a holiday. The word 'instead' shows the replacement day, so the answer is Thursday.

Question 24Listening Comprehension

You hear a conversation. Woman: 'I've had a headache since this morning.' Man: 'You should take a rest and drink some water.' What does the man suggest the woman do?

  1. Finish her homework
  2. Rest and drink water Correct answer.
  3. Go to the hospital right away
  4. Take some medicine

Explanation

The man says 'You should take a rest and drink some water.' 'Should' introduces advice, and the content is rest plus water, so that is his suggestion.

Question 25Listening Comprehension

You hear a boy say: 'The movie starts at four twenty and lasts one hour and forty-five minutes.' When does the movie end?

  1. 6:00
  2. 5:55
  3. 6:15
  4. 6:05 Correct answer.

Explanation

Four twenty plus one hour is five twenty. Adding forty-five minutes gives six oh five, so the movie ends at 6:05.

Question 26Listening Comprehension

You hear a girl say: 'I planned to take the seven o'clock train, but I woke up late and missed it. So I will be late for practice.' Why will the girl be late?

  1. She forgot her bag
  2. She missed the train Correct answer.
  3. The train was canceled
  4. She went to the wrong station

Explanation

The girl says she woke up late and missed the seven o'clock train, and then says 'So I will be late.' The cause is missing the train, not a canceled train or a forgotten bag.

Question 27Listening Comprehension

You hear a man say: 'Tickets are eight hundred yen for adults and five hundred yen for students. I'd like three student tickets.' How much will he pay?

  1. 1,800 yen
  2. 2,400 yen
  3. 1,300 yen
  4. 1,500 yen Correct answer.

Explanation

The man asks for three student tickets, so use the student price: 500 × 3 = 1,500 yen. The adult price of 800 yen is not part of this purchase.

Question 28Listening Comprehension

You hear a conversation. Girl: 'Which do you like better, soccer or baseball?' Boy: 'I used to play baseball, but now I enjoy soccer more.' What sport does the boy like better now?

  1. He likes both equally
  2. Baseball
  3. Soccer Correct answer.
  4. He does not like sports

Explanation

The boy says he used to play baseball, but now he enjoys soccer more. The word 'now' shows his current preference, so he likes soccer better.

Question 29Listening Comprehension

You hear a conversation. Man: 'Did you finish your report?' Woman: 'I worked on it all night, but I still need two more pages.' What does the woman mean?

  1. She has not finished the report Correct answer.
  2. She finished the report last night before dinner
  3. She needs two more reports
  4. She did not start the report

Explanation

The phrase 'but I still need two more pages' shows the report is incomplete. Working all night does not mean finishing; it only describes her effort.

Question 30Listening Comprehension

You hear a school announcement: 'The concert starts at two. Please arrive at the hall thirty minutes early. It takes twenty minutes to walk from the station to the hall.' What is the latest time you should get to the station?

  1. 1:10 Correct answer.
  2. 1:30
  3. 1:20
  4. 1:40

Explanation

Arriving thirty minutes before two means 1:30 at the hall. The walk takes twenty minutes, so you must reach the station by 1:10 at the latest.

Question 31Listening Comprehension

You hear a girl say: 'I leave home at seven forty. It takes fifteen minutes to walk to the station, and the train ride is twenty minutes. I arrive at school five minutes after the train reaches the station.' What time does the girl arrive at school?

  1. 8:20 Correct answer.
  2. 8:05
  3. 8:15
  4. 8:25

Explanation

Start at 7:40 and add 15 minutes of walking to reach the station at 7:55. The 20-minute train ride brings the time to 8:15, and the final five-minute walk makes the arrival time 8:20.

Question 32Listening Comprehension

You hear a boy say: 'I bought a notebook for 240 yen and two pens for 90 yen each. I paid with a 500-yen coin.' How much change did the boy receive?

  1. 60 yen
  2. 80 yen Correct answer.
  3. 120 yen
  4. 100 yen

Explanation

The two pens cost 90 + 90 = 180 yen, and the notebook costs 240 yen, so the total is 420 yen. Subtracting 420 yen from 500 yen leaves 80 yen in change.

Question 33Listening Comprehension

You hear a girl say: 'The library is next to the post office. The post office is across from the bank. The bank is on the corner of Main Street and Park Street.' Where is the library?

  1. On the corner of Main Street and Park Street
  2. Next to the post office Correct answer.
  3. Across from the bank
  4. Behind the bank

Explanation

The first sentence directly states that the library is next to the post office. The other locations describe the post office and the bank, not the library.

Question 34Listening Comprehension

You hear a man say: 'I wanted to go to the soccer game, but I had to finish my homework. My brother went instead and said it was exciting.' What can we understand about the man?

  1. He played soccer with his brother.
  2. He finished his homework after the game.
  3. He did not go to the soccer game. Correct answer.
  4. His brother did not enjoy the game.

Explanation

The man says he wanted to go but had to finish homework, and his brother went instead. This means the man himself did not attend the game.

Question 35Listening Comprehension

You hear a woman say: 'We need twelve chairs for the meeting. We already have seven in the room, and the store will lend us three more.' How many more chairs do they still need?

  1. Three
  2. Eight
  3. Five
  4. Two Correct answer.

Explanation

They need 12 chairs. Seven are already in the room and three more will be lent, giving 10 chairs. The remaining number needed is 12 minus 10, which is two.

Question 36Listening Comprehension

You hear a teacher say: 'First, write your name on the paper. Then read the question carefully. After you finish writing your answer, check it once before you hand it in.' What should students do right after they finish writing their answer?

  1. Write their name
  2. Read the question
  3. Hand in the paper
  4. Check the answer Correct answer.

Explanation

The teacher lists the steps in order: write your name, read the question, write the answer, and then check it. Therefore, checking the answer comes immediately after writing it.

Question 37Listening Comprehension

You hear a girl say: 'I like the blue dress better than the red one, but the blue one is too expensive. The green one is cheaper than the red one, and I like it, too. I'll take the green one.' Why does the girl choose the green dress?

  1. It is more expensive than the blue one.
  2. It is cheaper than the red one and she likes it. Correct answer.
  3. It is her favorite color among the three dresses.
  4. The red one is too small for her.

Explanation

The girl says the green dress is cheaper than the red one and that she likes it. Those two reasons explain her choice, while the blue dress is too expensive.

Question 38Listening Comprehension

You hear a boy say: 'I told my sister I would meet her at the station at five. But my class ended early, so I have thirty minutes before five. I'll go to the bookstore near the station first, but I must not be late.' What will the boy do before meeting his sister?

  1. Wait at the station
  2. Go home
  3. Meet his sister early
  4. Go to the bookstore Correct answer.

Explanation

The boy says he has extra time before five and will go to the bookstore near the station first. He also says he must not be late, so he plans to meet his sister at five after that.

Question 39Listening Comprehension

You hear a woman say: 'I asked my son to clean his room this morning. When I came home, the floor was clean, but all his books were under the bed.' What does the woman probably think about her son's cleaning?

  1. He cleaned all the books.
  2. He did not clean the floor.
  3. He did a perfect job.
  4. He only hid the mess. Correct answer.

Explanation

The floor looks clean, but the books were moved under the bed instead of being put away. This suggests the son hid the mess rather than truly cleaning the room.

Question 40Listening Comprehension

You hear a school announcement: 'The art show will be in the library. The library is closed until noon for cleaning, so the art show will start at one, not at nine as planned.' Why does the art show start at one?

  1. The library is closed until noon for cleaning. Correct answer.
  2. Because the gym is being used for a chorus contest.
  3. Because the festival opens at one.
  4. Because the art teacher will arrive at one.

Explanation

The announcement directly connects the new start time to the library being closed until noon for cleaning. The art show cannot open in the library before the cleaning is finished.

Question 41Reading Comprehension

Read the notice. School Library Notice: The library will be closed on Wednesday, May 14, for a book check. It will open again on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Please return all books before May 13. According to the notice, what should students do before May 13?

  1. Return all library books Correct answer.
  2. Ask the librarian for a card
  3. Buy a new book for the library
  4. Come to the library at 8:30 a.m.

Explanation

The notice says “Please return all books before May 13,” so returning books is the action required before that date. The 8:30 a.m. time is when the library opens again on Thursday, not something to do before May 13. Buying a book and asking for a card are not mentioned in the notice at all.

Question 42Reading Comprehension

Read the sentence. Ken was nervous before his speech. His hands were shaking, but when he saw his friends smiling, he felt calm. In this sentence, what does “nervous” most nearly mean?

  1. Very angry Correct answer.
  2. Rather hungry
  3. Quite sleepy
  4. Worried

Explanation

The sentence says Ken’s hands were shaking before his speech, which shows he was worried or uneasy. The word “calm” later contrasts with “nervous,” supporting the meaning of worried. Angry, sleepy, and hungry do not match the shaking-hands context.

Question 43Reading Comprehension

Read the paragraph. Many students in Yamagata walk to school in winter. The roads are often covered with snow, so they wear boots and walk slowly. Some students leave home ten minutes earlier than in summer. What is the paragraph mainly about?

  1. Why students are often late in summer
  2. How to choose the best winter boots Correct answer.
  3. How students travel in snowy winter
  4. Why Yamagata has many schools

Explanation

The paragraph explains that students walk in snow, wear boots, walk slowly, and leave earlier. All these details support the main idea of how students travel to school during winter. The other choices focus on details or ideas that the paragraph does not develop.

Question 44Reading Comprehension

Read the passage. Yuki looked at the clock. It was 4:50. The train left at 5:10, and it took fifteen minutes to walk to the station. She put on her shoes quickly. What can we infer from the passage?

  1. She has enough time to catch the train. Correct answer.
  2. She does not know the train time at all.
  3. She will probably stay home today.
  4. She has already missed the train completely.

Explanation

From 4:50 to 5:10 there are twenty minutes, and the walk takes fifteen, so Yuki has enough time to arrive before the train leaves. She is putting on her shoes quickly, which shows she intends to go. Nothing suggests she has missed the train or will stay home.

Question 45Reading Comprehension

Read the passage. Emi gave her sister a book. She had bought it in Tokyo last year. What does the word “it” refer to?

  1. The book Correct answer.
  2. Last year
  3. Tokyo
  4. Her sister

Explanation

The pronoun “it” refers to a thing, and the only thing Emi bought is the book. “Her sister” is a person, “Tokyo” is a place, and “last year” is a time, so none can be the object of “bought.”

Question 46Reading Comprehension

Read the instructions. To make a simple lunch, first wash the vegetables. Next, cut them into small pieces. Then put them in a pan with some oil. Finally, cook them for five minutes. What do you do right after cutting the vegetables?

  1. Put them in a pan Correct answer.
  2. Cook them for five minutes
  3. Buy some oil
  4. Wash them

Explanation

The instructions use the order “first,” “next,” “then,” and “finally.” After cutting the vegetables (“next”), the next step is to put them in a pan with oil (“then”). Washing comes before cutting, and cooking comes after putting them in the pan.

Question 47Reading Comprehension

Read the passage. Our school festival is the best event of the year. It is always held on the first Saturday of October. Students sell food and show their art. The festival is at our school. Which sentence states an opinion?

  1. Students sell food and show their art.
  2. The festival is at our school.
  3. It is always held on the first Saturday of October.
  4. The festival is the best event of the year. Correct answer.

Explanation

An opinion expresses a personal judgment that can be debated, and calling the festival “the best event of the year” is such a judgment. The date, the activities, and the place are facts that can be checked. Therefore, the sentence with “best” is the opinion.

Question 48Reading Comprehension

Read the passage. Please do not run in the hallway. The floor can be wet on rainy days, and students may slip and get hurt. Walk slowly and hold the handrail on the stairs. Why did the writer write this passage?

  1. To sell handrails to students
  2. To tell a story about a rainy day
  3. To describe a new school building
  4. To ask students to move safely Correct answer.

Explanation

The passage gives a rule against running and explains the danger of slipping on wet floors. It also tells students to walk slowly and hold the handrail, so the purpose is to encourage safe movement. It does not tell a story, describe a building, or sell anything.

Question 49Reading Comprehension

Read the passage. Ms. Sato looked around the empty classroom. The desks were clean, and the chairs were in neat rows. She turned off the lights and said to herself, “Good job today.” What can we infer about Ms. Sato?

  1. She is angry with the students.
  2. She is pleased with the class. Correct answer.
  3. She is bored because the room is empty.
  4. She is afraid of the dark.

Explanation

The clean desks, neat chairs, and her words “Good job today” suggest that Ms. Sato is satisfied with how the students left the room. There is no sign of anger, boredom, or fear. The details work together to show a positive feeling.

Question 50Reading Comprehension

Read the passage. Some people think that learning English means only studying grammar. However, using English to talk with others is also important. You can learn new words while playing games or singing songs. Try to enjoy using English every day. What does the writer want to say?

  1. Students should stop singing songs in class.
  2. Using English for fun also helps you learn. Correct answer.
  3. Grammar is not important at all in learning.
  4. Only games can teach English words to students.

Explanation

The writer says that grammar is not the only part of learning English and that talking, games, and songs are also important. The final sentence, “Try to enjoy using English every day,” supports the idea that enjoyable use helps learning. The writer does not reject grammar completely or limit learning to games.