Eiken Grade 2 Listening 2017-1

No. 1

• A place that allows pets.

• A place that is large enough for a family.

• A place that has a good view.

• A place that is in a quiet area.

Answer explanation

"I want to live somewhere where pets are allowed...I just need to be able to move in with my dog."

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No. 2

• She has to paint her locker before class.

• She forgot to do her math homework.

• She does not have a pencil.

• She did not clean out her locker.

Answer explanation

"I lost my pencil, so I've got to go to my locker to get another one...do you have an extra pencil I can borrow?"

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No. 3

• He likes his Christmas present.

• He was traveling in Asia.

• He will move to a new home.

• He will be visiting his home.

Answer explanation

"Hi mom, it's Daniel. Guess what? I'm coming home from England for Christmas this year."

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No. 4

• She likes Alaskan Salmon.

• She wants to try different foods.

• Her favorite food is chicken.

• Her friend recommended it.

Answer explanation

"I'll be able to taste a few different things from the menu."

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No. 5

• Get him a discount coupon.

• Suggest a place for a haircut.

• Go to a new hairdresser.

• Give him a good haircut.

Answer explanation

"Janet, I want to get my haircut. Can you recommend a good place?"

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No. 6

• They will not find the cat's owner.

• They should not give the cat food.

• They must not take the cat to the park.

• They cannot keep the cat.

Answer explanation

"Can we keep her? Please!"

"I don't think so Billy. Someone will be looking for her. But let's get her something to eat first."

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No. 7

• Pay a delivery charge.

• Carry some boxes home.

• Buy some orange soda.

• Go to a store on James Street.

Answer explanation

What will the woman probably do next?

She wants to buy some orange soda, but she can't carry it. However, the store has a delivery service. Since she only lives four blocks away, the delivery service is free. Therefore, she will probably buy some orange soda.

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No. 8

• Electricity is not included in the rent.

• The apartment contract has been lost.

• He should look for a new apartment.

• He did not bring enough boxes.

Answer explanation

"We have to pay for the electricity separately."

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No. 9

• She wants to watch them again soon.

• She wants to find out his opinion of them.

• She forgot which ones she lent him.

• She forgot the ending of Lost in Brazil.

Answer explanation

Why does the woman ask George about the DVDs?

"I was just wondering what you thought of them."

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No. 10

• She will be paid more money.

• She will be quitting her company.

• Se has created a new product.

• She has never worked in sales.

Answer explanation

"There will be more work to do, but you'll also get a pay raise."

"a pay raise" means that she will get paid more money.

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