LISTENING PART A (QUESTIONS 1 - 30)

Summary

This transcript presents a series of listening comprehension exercises, where test-takers listen to short conversations and answer related questions. The conversations cover various everyday situations, such as discussing travel tickets, choosing apartments, making lunch plans, and resolving technical issues. Each question follows the format of multiple-choice answers, requiring the listener to interpret implied meanings or specific details from the conversations. The aim is to assess the listener's ability to understand spoken English in diverse contexts, with the exercises designed to challenge comprehension skills in practical, real-world scenarios.

Takeaways

• 😀 The listening comprehension section tests the ability to understand English conversations and talks.
• 😀 There are three parts in the listening comprehension section, each with specific directions.
• 😀 In Part A, short conversations between two people are followed by a question about the conversation.
• 😀 The conversations and questions are not repeated, so answers must be based on what is heard.
• 😀 Each question has four possible answers, and the best answer must be chosen based on the conversation.
• 😀 The example provided illustrates how to choose the correct answer from multiple options.
• 😀 Participants must fill in their answer on the answer sheet after listening to the conversation and question.
• 😀 A variety of everyday situations and topics are covered in the conversations, such as making plans, discussing opinions, and giving advice.
• 😀 The script includes examples of indirect communication, where speakers imply information rather than stating it directly.
• 😀 The importance of understanding subtle hints, like tone and context, is emphasized throughout the questions.
• 😀 The test requires careful listening, as some answers involve interpreting details such as timing, feelings, and intentions.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the listening comprehension section in this test?

The main purpose is to assess the ability to understand conversations and talks in English.

What is the instruction regarding note-taking during the test?

The instruction is not to take notes or write in the test book at any time.

What should test takers do after hearing a question about a conversation?

Test takers should read the four possible answers in the textbook and choose the best one, then fill in the corresponding letter on the answer sheet.

What can be inferred from the conversation about the man's opinion of the painting?

The man means that he doesn't like the painting either, as indicated by his response 'neither do I.'

What does the woman imply about the apples in the second conversation?

The woman implies that the ripeness of apples can be determined by their color.

What suggestion does the woman give to the man who is moving next week?

The woman suggests that the man should inform the post office to forward his mail.

What does the man imply by saying 'I'm making do with this old pair' of glasses?

The man implies that his glasses are old and not ideal, and he is using them until his good ones are repaired.

What can be inferred from the conversation about the woman meeting Bill in the cafeteria?

The man is likely suggesting that the woman should join him for lunch tomorrow since she already has plans to meet Bill.

What is the woman's response to the man's comment about getting a promotion?

The woman assures the man that his secret about the promotion is safe with her, indicating that she will not share the information.

What does the woman mean by saying 'I shouldn't have let it get to me' in response to a past comment?

The woman means that she overreacted or took offense unnecessarily to something said earlier.