Listening Test Part 1: 

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The conversation lasts for approximately 3 minutes.  You should take notes during this conversation.

When the conversation has ended, use your notes to answer questions 1 to 5. 

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1. Question 1: What reason did the student give for being late to class?

A.    She has an earlier class that finishes late.

B. *   She works part-time in the library.

C. *   She takes her child to the day care center.

D. *   Her little girl is ill.

2. The correct answer is C. The student stated: "I have a little girl . . . she’s four . . . and I have to drop her off at the day care center before class."

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1. Question 2: Why does the teacher say this?:  "I have a class in about five minutes.  Is it a quick question?"

A.    To express disapproval about the student’s tardiness

B. *   To scold the student for not making an appointment

C. *   To encourage to student to speak about her problem in detail

D. *   To point out that he doesn’t have much time to talk

The correct answer is D. The professor implies that he is in a hurry when he says: "Is it a quick question?"

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1. Question 3: What does the student mean when she says this?:  "I'm not really with you."

A. *   She doesn’t understand what the teacher has implied.

B. *   She doesn’t want to continue the discussion.

C. *   She doesn’t want to leave with the teacher.

D. *   She disagrees with the teacher’s previous statement.

The correct answer is A. "I'm not with you" means "I don't understand what you have said."

1. Question 4: Based upon the teacher’s comments, what can be inferred about some of the other students in the class?

A. *  They have agreed to help this student with her problem.

B. *  They may be unhappy about the current situation.

C. *  They agree with the solution the teacher has proposed.

D. *  They don’t like having refresher sessions.

The correct answer is B. The professor states: "You have to get another one of the students to repeat all of that information to you, and that’s where the inconvenience comes in for them." Because the other students are incovenienced, they are probably unhappy about the situation.

1. Question 5: What solution did the teacher and student agree upon?

A. *  The student should make alternative child care arrangements.

B. *  The student will attend the class at a different time of day.

C. *  The student needs to discuss her problem with another student.

D. *  The student should get class notes from another student.

The correct answer is B. The professor states: "There is a student in the same course, but her class meets at 2:00. She can’t come then because she just got a part-time job, so if it’s okay with you, maybe

the two of you could change places. She could come to the 9:00 and you could take her place in the 2:00 session."

Speaking Task 1 Response:

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Describe your favorite teacher and explain why he or she inspired you.  Include details and examples.

 Example response:My favorite teacher was Mrs. Martinson.  She taught me in the third grade when I was only eight years old, and although I was quite young when she was my teacher, she left an indelible impression on me.  It’s been many years since I saw Mrs. Martinson, but the thing I remember most fondly about her was the way that she always encouraged me to do my best.  I would sometimes get discouraged, especially during math lessons, but she would never get impatient.  She would always come to my desk where I was working and answer my questions in a very kind way.  She taught me at a young age the importance of being kind and patient to others.