Expanding Tactics for Listening, 3rd Edition » Units 13 - 16 Testing focus: Conversation-based questions

‣ Look at the pictures. For each picture you will hear four statements. Choose the statement that matches the picture.

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‣ Listen to each question. Choose the correct response.

    • A. We usually have the family over for dinner.
    • B. Thanks, they love coming over for Thanksgiving.
    • C. We went to my grandparents' house.
    • A. No, they aren't comfortable for me.
    • B. Do you think it suits me?
    • C. It's certainly a different style for you.
    • A. I'd prefer to live in my own country.
    • B. Actually, living in the suburbs is the best of both worlds.
    • C. It takes about an hour to get to the city.
    • A. No, actually I love it.
    • B. Well, it's a bit slow for me.
    • C. I've always loved music.
    • A. It's okay, I'll call back in a couple of hours.
    • B. Just leave it at the door.
    • C. I'd like to leave about 9 PM.
    • A. I think I'll go to the beach this year.
    • B. Many people find the holiday season to be stressful.
    • C. Not so much. I had to work through most of it.

‣ Listen to the following conversation. Choose the correct answer for each question.

  1. Who does the man say he celebrates the New Year with?
    • A. His friends
    • B. His wife
    • C. His family
    • D. His neighbors
  2. Where does the usually celebrate the New Year?
    • A. A restaurant
    • B. His hometown
    • C. A temple
    • D. His house
  3. Which of the following does the man NOT do at New Year?
    • A. Give money to children
    • B. Have a large dinner
    • C. See his relatives
    • D. Party with his friends

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