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Question 1Listening (듣기)

You hear: "W: The train to Busan leaves at 7:30, but we should get to the station by 7:00 because the platform is crowded." Why does the woman want to arrive at 7:00?

  1. To buy tickets in advance
  2. To meet a friend at the station
  3. Because the platform is crowded Correct answer.
  4. Because the train may leave early

Explanation

The speaker gives the reason directly with 'because': the platform is crowded, so extra time is needed. Any other motive is not stated in the line, and the departure time is fixed at 7:30, not earlier.

Question 2Listening (듣기)

You hear: "M: I was going to drive to the concert, but my car broke down, so I took the subway instead." How did the man get to the concert?

  1. By bus
  2. By taxi
  3. By car
  4. By subway Correct answer.

Explanation

The man contrasts his original plan with what actually happened: the car broke down and he 'took the subway instead.' The word 'instead' signals the final, actual choice, so the subway is the answer.

Question 3Listening (듣기)

You hear: "W: I'd love to join the hiking club, but I have a part-time job every Saturday morning." What does the woman imply?

  1. She wants to change her job
  2. She cannot join because of her work schedule Correct answer.
  3. She already belongs to another club
  4. She dislikes hiking

Explanation

The structure 'I'd love to..., but...' shows willingness blocked by a practical obstacle. The obstacle she names is her Saturday morning job, which conflicts with club activities, so she implies she cannot join.

Question 4Listening (듣기)

You hear: "M: Remember, the museum is closed on Mondays, so let's plan our visit for Tuesday or later." What are the speakers planning?

  1. A Monday meeting
  2. A library booking
  3. A class trip abroad
  4. A visit to a museum Correct answer.

Explanation

The key nouns are 'museum' and 'visit,' and the man adjusts the day because of the Monday closure. The topic of the plan is therefore a museum visit, with Tuesday proposed as the earliest option.

Question 5Listening (듣기)

You hear: "W: The workshop starts at 10, and it takes about 40 minutes to get there by bus." What time should she leave to arrive right at 10:00?

  1. 9:40
  2. 9:00
  3. 9:20 Correct answer.
  4. 10:40

Explanation

This is a simple time calculation: subtract the 40-minute travel time from the 10:00 start. Leaving at 9:20 gives exactly 40 minutes, so that is the latest departure for an on-time arrival.

Question 6Listening (듣기)

You hear: "M: Could you turn the volume down a little? I'm trying to focus on this report." What is the man asking the woman to do?

  1. Turn on the lights
  2. Leave the room
  3. Write a report for him
  4. Lower the sound Correct answer.

Explanation

The request 'turn the volume down' is a polite imperative meaning reduce the sound level. The reason he gives, focusing on a report, confirms that noise is disturbing him.

Question 7Listening (듣기)

You hear: "W: The forecast says heavy rain tomorrow, so bring an umbrella and wear boots." What is the woman advising?

  1. To cancel the trip
  2. To check the forecast again
  3. To stay indoors all day
  4. To prepare for wet weather Correct answer.

Explanation

Bringing an umbrella and wearing boots are concrete preparations for rain, and the forecast supplies the reason. The advice is therefore to prepare for wet weather, not to abandon plans.

Question 8Listening (듣기)

You hear: "M: I ordered the pasta, but this looks like risotto. Excuse me, could I get the dish I ordered?" Where is this conversation most likely taking place?

  1. At a hospital
  2. At a bookstore
  3. At a restaurant Correct answer.
  4. At a train station

Explanation

Ordering a dish, receiving the wrong food, and asking staff to correct it are all restaurant behaviors. The vocabulary 'ordered,' 'dish,' and 'pasta' points clearly to a dining setting.

Question 9Listening (듣기)

You hear: "W: I signed up for the morning yoga class, but it's full, so they put me on the waiting list." What happened to the woman?

  1. She was moved to a different studio
  2. She is waiting for a place to open Correct answer.
  3. She joined a full class immediately
  4. She was given a refund

Explanation

A waiting list means a person is queued until a spot becomes available. Because the class is full, she has not been enrolled yet, so she is waiting for a place to open.

Question 10Listening (듣기)

You hear: "M: The tickets are 20 dollars each, but students get a 25 percent discount." How much does a student pay for one ticket?

  1. 25 dollars
  2. 5 dollars
  3. 16 dollars
  4. 15 dollars Correct answer.

Explanation

A 25 percent discount on 20 dollars removes 5 dollars, leaving 15 dollars. The calculation is 20 minus one quarter of 20, which equals 15.

Question 11Listening (듣기)

You hear: "W: I meant to call you last night, but my phone died while I was out." What does the woman explain?

  1. Why she called so late
  2. Why she did not call Correct answer.
  3. That she lost her phone
  4. That she changed her number

Explanation

The 'but' clause supplies the reason the intended call never happened: the phone's battery ran out. She is accounting for her failure to call, not describing a late call or a lost device.

Question 12Listening (듣기)

You hear: "M: The exhibition was supposed to open on Friday, but it's been pushed back to next Wednesday." When will the exhibition open?

  1. Friday
  2. It has already opened
  3. This Wednesday
  4. Next Wednesday Correct answer.

Explanation

'Pushed back' means postponed to a later date, and the new date given is next Wednesday. Friday was the original plan and is no longer valid.

Question 13Listening (듣기)

You hear: "W: I was going to buy the blue jacket, but then I saw the price tag and put it back on the rack." What does the woman suggest?

  1. She bought two jackets
  2. The blue color was unavailable
  3. The jacket was too expensive Correct answer.
  4. The jacket was the wrong size

Explanation

Seeing the price tag and then returning the item to the rack implies the cost discouraged the purchase. Since no size or color problem is mentioned, price is the only supported reason.

Question 14Listening (듣기)

You hear: "M: You've been staring at that page for an hour. Why don't we take a short break and come back to it?" What is the man doing?

  1. Asking her to finish the page
  2. Offering to read the page for her
  3. Suggesting they rest for a while Correct answer.
  4. Criticizing her reading speed

Explanation

The suggestion 'why don't we take a short break' is a polite proposal to pause and rest. The observation about staring for an hour motivates the suggestion but is not itself a criticism.

Question 15Listening (듣기)

You hear: "W: The library used to open at nine, but from next month it will open at eight on weekdays." What change is announced?

  1. The library will open on weekends
  2. The library will close earlier
  3. The library will move to a new building
  4. Weekday opening will be one hour earlier Correct answer.

Explanation

The opening time shifts from nine to eight on weekdays, which is one hour earlier. The comparison 'used to... but from next month' marks the schedule change clearly.

Question 16Listening (듣기)

You hear: "M: I know the deadline is Friday, but I'd rather submit a polished draft on Monday than a rushed one on time." What is the man's attitude toward the deadline?

  1. He is willing to miss it for better quality Correct answer.
  2. He plans to finish early
  3. He has already submitted the draft
  4. He thinks the deadline is unfair

Explanation

The preference structure 'I'd rather... than...' shows he values a polished draft over on-time submission. Accepting a Monday submission means he is willing to miss the Friday deadline for quality.

Question 17Listening (듣기)

You hear: "W: The survey shows that most students prefer online lectures for review, though they still value face-to-face discussions." What does the survey indicate?

  1. Students want lectures removed
  2. Students want all classes online
  3. Students dislike discussions
  4. Students prefer online review but value in-person discussion Correct answer.

Explanation

The sentence balances two findings joined by 'though': a preference for online review and continued appreciation of face-to-face discussion. Both parts must be reflected in the answer.

Question 18Listening (듣기)

You hear: "M: I applied for the internship thinking it would be mostly paperwork, but I've been leading team meetings since the second week." What surprises the man?

  1. How much responsibility he was given Correct answer.
  2. How long the application took
  3. The low pay of the internship
  4. That the internship was cancelled

Explanation

The contrast between his expectation (paperwork) and reality (leading meetings) reveals surprise at the level of responsibility. The 'thinking... but...' structure is the signal of an unexpected outcome.

Question 19Listening (듣기)

You hear: "W: The concert was supposed to be outdoors, but because of the storm they moved it to the gym, and honestly the sound was better there." What is the woman's overall view?

  1. The gym was too small
  2. The storm ruined the concert
  3. She regrets buying a ticket
  4. The change improved the experience Correct answer.

Explanation

Despite the forced venue change, she says the sound was better in the gym, which makes her overall assessment positive. The storm explains the move but did not spoil the event for her.

Question 20Listening (듣기)

You hear: "M: If I had checked the bus schedule, I wouldn't have waited forty minutes in the cold." What does the man express?

  1. Regret about not checking the schedule Correct answer.
  2. Anger at the bus driver
  3. A plan to take a taxi
  4. Pride in his planning

Explanation

The third conditional 'If I had checked... I wouldn't have...' describes a past action that did not happen and its negative result. This structure conventionally expresses regret about a missed precaution.

Question 21Listening (듣기)

You hear: "W: The museum's audio guide is free, but the special exhibition costs extra, so decide before you reach the ticket counter." What is the woman's purpose?

  1. To warn about long lines
  2. To recommend skipping the museum
  3. To advertise a free audio guide only
  4. To help the listener plan costs in advance Correct answer.

Explanation

She distinguishes free from paid items and advises deciding before reaching the counter, which is practical budgeting advice. Her purpose is to help the listener anticipate expenses, not to promote one service.

Question 22Listening (듣기)

You hear: "M: We can either take the express train, which costs more but arrives in an hour, or the local bus, which is cheap but takes three hours." What is the man doing?

  1. Comparing two travel options Correct answer.
  2. Complaining about ticket prices
  3. Recommending the bus
  4. Cancelling the trip

Explanation

The 'either... or...' structure lays out two alternatives with trade-offs in cost and time. He is presenting a comparison so a choice can be made, without endorsing either option.

Question 23Listening (듣기)

You hear: "W: At first I thought the new software was just another update, but after using it for a week I can't imagine going back to the old version." What can be inferred about the woman?

  1. Her opinion changed after using it Correct answer.
  2. She thinks updates are unnecessary
  3. She prefers the old version
  4. She has not tried the software yet

Explanation

The phrase 'at first I thought... but after using it...' explicitly marks a change of view. Her final statement that she cannot imagine going back confirms her opinion shifted in favor of the new software.

Question 24Listening (듣기)

You hear: "M: The city plans to plant 500 trees along the river, but some residents worry the roots will damage old pipes. The council says it will inspect the pipes first." What is the main point?

  1. A tree-planting plan and a concern being addressed Correct answer.
  2. A decision to cancel the project
  3. A protest against the council
  4. A plan to replace the old pipes entirely

Explanation

The passage presents a plan, a specific worry about pipes, and the council's response of inspection. The main point is the plan together with how the concern is being handled, not cancellation or replacement.

Question 25Listening (듣기)

You hear: "W: I don't doubt that the new policy will help small shops. My concern is whether the city has the staff to enforce it." What is the woman's position?

  1. She believes small shops need no help
  2. She supports the policy but questions its enforcement Correct answer.
  3. She opposes the policy's goals
  4. She wants the policy withdrawn immediately

Explanation

The phrase 'I don't doubt that...' concedes agreement with the policy's aim, while 'My concern is whether...' raises a practical doubt about enforcement. Her stance combines support for the goal with skepticism about implementation.

Question 26Listening (듣기)

You hear: "W: The workshop starts at ten, but please arrive fifteen minutes early to sign in." What time should listeners arrive?

  1. 10:15
  2. 10:00
  3. 9:45 Correct answer.
  4. 9:30

Explanation

The speaker says to arrive fifteen minutes before the ten o'clock start, and fifteen minutes before ten is 9:45. The stated start time itself is not the arrival time, so the answer requires a simple calculation.

Question 27Listening (듣기)

You hear: "M: I'll have the grilled fish, and could you bring the salad first instead of with the main course?" What is the man asking the server to do?

  1. Serve the salad before the main dish Correct answer.
  2. Bring both dishes at the same time
  3. Cancel the salad from his order
  4. Replace the fish with a salad

Explanation

The man requests that the salad come first rather than alongside the main course, which means serving it earlier. He keeps both items in the order, so only the timing changes.

Question 28Listening (듣기)

You hear: "W: The gym is closed for repairs this week, so members can use the pool at the community center for free." What are gym members offered?

  1. Free access to another pool Correct answer.
  2. A refund of their membership fees
  3. A longer gym membership
  4. Free repair lessons

Explanation

Because the gym is closed, members are told they may use the community center pool without charge. The benefit is access to a different facility, not money back or an extended membership.

Question 29Listening (듣기)

You hear: "M: I left my umbrella on the bus this morning, and of course it started pouring at lunchtime." What happened to the man?

  1. He lost his umbrella inside the gym
  2. He got caught in heavy rain without an umbrella Correct answer.
  3. He missed his bus because of the rain
  4. He bought a new umbrella at lunch

Explanation

The man says he left his umbrella on the bus and that it began pouring at lunchtime, so he was in heavy rain with no umbrella. "Pouring" refers to strong rain, which confirms the situation.

Question 30Listening (듣기)

You hear: "W: The hiking trip is limited to twenty people, and we already have eighteen signed up." What does the woman mean?

  1. Twenty people have already signed up
  2. Only two more people can join the trip Correct answer.
  3. The trip has been cancelled
  4. Eighteen people must pay a fee

Explanation

With a limit of twenty and eighteen already registered, two places remain. The woman is describing remaining capacity rather than a cancellation or payment issue.

Question 31Listening (듣기)

You hear: "M: Don't forget to bring your student ID to the exam; without it, you won't be allowed into the room." What is the man warning the listeners about?

  1. They must pay a fee for a new ID card
  2. The exam room has been changed
  3. The exam will start earlier than planned
  4. They will be refused entry without identification Correct answer.

Explanation

The man states that students without a student ID will not be allowed into the room, which is a warning about being denied entry. The other details are not part of his message.

Question 32Listening (듣기)

You hear: "W: I was going to drive to the airport, but the traffic report was so bad that I decided to take the subway instead." Why did the woman change her plan?

  1. Her car broke down on the way
  2. The roads were reported to be congested Correct answer.
  3. The subway was cheaper than driving
  4. The airport asked her to arrive later

Explanation

She changed from driving to the subway because the traffic report was very bad, meaning heavy congestion on the roads. Cost, car trouble, and airport requests are not mentioned.

Question 33Listening (듣기)

You hear: "M: The bookstore is on the second floor, right above the café, but the entrance is around the corner from the main door." Where is the bookstore entrance?

  1. Next to the café on the ground floor
  2. On the first floor beside the elevator
  3. Around the corner from the main door Correct answer.
  4. Directly inside the main door

Explanation

The man locates the bookstore on the second floor but specifies that its entrance is around the corner from the main door. The entrance location, not the shop's floor, is what the question asks.

Question 34Listening (듣기)

You hear: "W: I thought the museum tour would be boring, but the guide told stories that made the old paintings feel alive." What does the woman imply about the tour?

  1. It was far more interesting than she had expected Correct answer.
  2. It was too long for the group
  3. It focused mainly on modern art
  4. It was cancelled before it began

Explanation

The woman contrasts her low expectation with the guide's engaging stories, implying the tour exceeded what she anticipated. The contrast structure "I thought... but..." signals a change in opinion.

Question 35Listening (듣기)

You hear: "M: The new cafeteria menu is cheaper, but honestly the portions are so small that I end up buying a snack afterward." What is the man's view of the new menu?

  1. Lower prices do not make up for the small servings Correct answer.
  2. The cafeteria should raise its prices
  3. The snacks are better than the meals
  4. The food quality has improved greatly

Explanation

The man acknowledges the cheaper prices but points out that the small portions force him to buy extra food. His overall view is that the savings are outweighed by the serving size.

Question 36Listening (듣기)

You hear: "W: If the library extended its weekend hours, more students would use it, but the budget simply doesn't allow that right now." What is the woman saying about longer weekend hours?

  1. They have already been approved
  2. They are opposed by most students
  3. They are desirable but currently unaffordable Correct answer.
  4. They would reduce student attendance

Explanation

The woman uses a hypothetical to say longer hours would attract more students, then explains that the budget prevents it. She supports the idea in principle but sees funding as the obstacle.

Question 37Listening (듣기)

You hear: "M: I applied for the job at the travel agency, and they called me back the same afternoon to schedule an interview." What does the man suggest about his application?

  1. It made a strong enough impression to prompt a quick reply Correct answer.
  2. It was submitted after the deadline
  3. It required him to call the agency repeatedly
  4. It was rejected without an interview

Explanation

A same-day callback to arrange an interview implies the agency responded favorably and quickly. The speed of the reply is the evidence the man is highlighting.

Question 38Listening (듣기)

You hear: "W: The lecture was recorded, so you can watch it online, but the professor said questions asked in class won't appear in the recording." What limitation does the woman mention?

  1. The lecture cannot be watched online
  2. Classroom questions are missing from the online video Correct answer.
  3. The recording will expire after one week
  4. The professor refused to record the class

Explanation

The woman notes that the recording exists but omits the questions students asked during class. The limitation concerns missing content, not access or expiration.

Question 39Listening (듣기)

You hear: "M: Everyone told me the exam would be impossible, so I studied all week, and it turned out to be much easier than I feared." What does the man mean?

  1. His preparation made the exam feel less difficult than expected Correct answer.
  2. He failed despite studying all week
  3. The exam was exactly as hard as people warned
  4. He regrets spending the whole week studying

Explanation

The man describes studying hard after hearing warnings, then finding the exam easier than he feared. The contrast shows his expectation was worse than the reality, which he links to his preparation.

Question 40Listening (듣기)

You hear: "W: The city added bike lanes downtown, and although drivers complained at first, most now say traffic moves more smoothly." What change does the woman describe?

  1. The bike lanes were never actually built
  2. Initial objections gave way to a more positive view Correct answer.
  3. Drivers forced the city to remove the lanes
  4. Traffic became worse after the lanes opened

Explanation

The woman notes that drivers complained at first but most now report smoother traffic, showing a shift from opposition to acceptance. The timeline "at first... now" is the key signal.

Question 41Listening (듣기)

You hear: "M: I'd love to join the volunteer program on Saturdays, but I work at the café until noon, and the program starts at nine." What is the man's problem?

  1. The program is too far from his home
  2. His work schedule conflicts with the program hours Correct answer.
  3. He cannot afford the program fee
  4. He does not enjoy volunteering

Explanation

The man wants to volunteer but works until noon while the program begins at nine, so the two schedules overlap. The obstacle is timing rather than cost, interest, or distance.

Question 42Listening (듣기)

You hear: "W: The hotel offers free breakfast, but only until nine, and check-out isn't until eleven." What does the woman imply guests should do?

  1. Check out before breakfast is served
  2. Skip breakfast because the hotel has none
  3. Eat breakfast before nine even though they may stay until eleven Correct answer.
  4. Pay extra for breakfast at the hotel

Explanation

Breakfast ends at nine while check-out is at eleven, so guests can stay in the room later but must eat earlier. The two different times create the need to plan breakfast before nine.

Question 43Listening (듣기)

You hear: "M: The science fair was moved from the gym to the auditorium because more students entered than we expected." Why was the location changed?

  1. The number of participants was larger than anticipated Correct answer.
  2. The judges preferred the auditorium's stage
  3. The auditorium was closer to the parking lot
  4. The gym was being repaired

Explanation

The man states that more students entered than expected, so a larger space was needed. The cause is the unexpected number of participants, not repairs or convenience.

Question 44Listening (듣기)

You hear: "W: I know the report is due Monday, but I'd rather hand in a careful version on Tuesday than a careless one on time." What is the woman's priority?

  1. Finishing the report as early as possible
  2. Keeping the original deadline at any cost
  3. Avoiding the assignment entirely
  4. Accuracy of the work over meeting the deadline Correct answer.

Explanation

The woman's "rather... than" structure shows she values a careful report over a punctual but careless one. She accepts a one-day delay in exchange for quality.

Question 45Listening (듣기)

You hear: "M: The survey found that students liked the online lectures for review, though they still preferred meeting in person for discussion." What does the survey show?

  1. Online lectures were valued for review but not for discussion Correct answer.
  2. Students wanted all classes moved online
  3. Students disliked reviewing lectures online
  4. In-person discussions were considered useless

Explanation

The survey separates two uses: students liked online lectures for review but preferred in-person meetings for discussion. The answer must capture that contrast rather than an overall preference.

Question 46Listening (듣기)

You hear: "W: The company says the new software will save time, and I don't doubt that. My worry is whether we can train everyone before the busy season." What is the woman's main concern?

  1. Whether the company will buy the software
  2. Whether staff can be trained in time Correct answer.
  3. Whether the busy season will be cancelled
  4. Whether the software saves time

Explanation

The woman accepts the claim about saving time and shifts her worry to training everyone before the busy season. Her concern is readiness, not the software's benefit.

Question 47Listening (듣기)

You hear: "M: The city wants to plant 500 trees along the river, but residents worry the roots will damage old pipes buried there." What is the residents' concern?

  1. Tree roots could harm underground pipes Correct answer.
  2. The trees will block the river view
  3. The planting will cost too much money
  4. The city has chosen the wrong kind of tree

Explanation

The residents' worry is specifically that roots will damage the old pipes buried along the river. Cost, views, and tree species are not raised in the statement.

Question 48Listening (듣기)

You hear: "W: The internship turned out to involve far more responsibility than the job posting suggested, which was exciting but also a little frightening." What is the woman expressing?

  1. Disappointment that the work was too easy
  2. Mixed feelings about unexpected responsibility Correct answer.
  3. Regret about accepting the internship
  4. Confidence that the posting was accurate

Explanation

The woman calls the extra responsibility both exciting and frightening, which is a mix of positive and negative reactions. The word "but" joins the two feelings rather than cancelling one.

Question 49Listening (듣기)

You hear: "M: We can take the express train, which costs more but arrives in an hour, or the local bus, which is cheaper but takes three hours." What does the man present?

  1. A single recommended option
  2. A comparison of ticket discounts
  3. A reason to cancel the trip
  4. A trade-off between cost and travel time Correct answer.

Explanation

The man lays out two choices where one is faster but pricier and the other cheaper but slower, which is a trade-off. He does not state a preference or recommend one.

Question 50Listening (듣기)

You hear: "W: The concert was supposed to be outdoors, but the storm moved it to the gym, and honestly the sound was better indoors." What does the woman suggest about the change?

  1. It caused many people to leave
  2. It improved the experience despite being unplanned Correct answer.
  3. It ruined the concert for the audience
  4. It made the tickets more expensive

Explanation

The move indoors was forced by the storm, yet the woman says the sound was better there, so the unintended change improved the experience. Her positive evaluation is the key point.