REMEDIAL CHAPTER 1

READ THE TEXT AND ANSWER THE QUESTION:

Simon : You sing the song beautifully. I like your voice. Congratulations! You pass the audition.

Taylor : Thank you, coach.

SImon : What kind of song do you like the most?

Taylor : I like pop and pop rock songs.

Simon : Really, can you sing one of your favorite songs?

Taylor : Sure. (Taylor sings Blank Space)

Simon : Amazing! You sing that song harmoniously. I think you can be a professional singer.

Taylor : Thanks, coach.

Simon : I would like you to join my team. Your voice is beautiful, clear, and nice to hear. We will 

  practice your stage act more. I hope you will be the winner of the competition.

Taylor : I hope so, coach. Thank you or the support.

What is the main context of this conversation?

• A job interview

• A singing audition

• A casual conversation between friends

• A music lesson

READ THE TEXT AND ANSWER THE QUESTION:

Simon : You sing the song beautifully. I like your voice. Congratulations! You pass the audition.

Taylor : Thank you, coach.

SImon : What kind of song do you like the most?

Taylor : I like pop and pop rock songs.

Simon : Really, can you sing one of your favorite songs?

Taylor : Sure. (Taylor sings Blank Space)

Simon : Amazing! You sing that song harmoniously. I think you can be a professional singer.

Taylor : Thanks, coach.

Simon : I would like you to join my team. Your voice is beautiful, clear, and nice to hear. We will 

  practice your stage act more. I hope you will be the winner of the competition.

Taylor : I hope so, coach. Thank you or the support.

What can be inferred about Taylor's singing ability based on Simon's comments?

• Taylor is an amateur with potential

• Taylor is already a professional singer

• Taylor has a weak voice

• Taylor cannot sing pop songs well

READ THE TEXT AND ANSWER THE QUESTION:

Simon : You sing the song beautifully. I like your voice. Congratulations! You pass the audition.

Taylor : Thank you, coach.

SImon : What kind of song do you like the most?

Taylor : I like pop and pop rock songs.

Simon : Really, can you sing one of your favorite songs?

Taylor : Sure. (Taylor sings Blank Space)

Simon : Amazing! You sing that song harmoniously. I think you can be a professional singer.

Taylor : Thanks, coach.

Simon : I would like you to join my team. Your voice is beautiful, clear, and nice to hear. We will 

  practice your stage act more. I hope you will be the winner of the competition.

Taylor : I hope so, coach. Thank you or the support.

What aspect of Taylor's performance does Simon suggest needs more work?

• Vocal technique

• Song choice

• Stage presence

• Confidence

READ THE DIALOG AND FILL IN THE BLANKS

Sarah : Hey, Jack! I heard you won the storytelling competition. ​ (a)  

Jack : Thanks, Sarah! I still can't believe it. I hope this ​​ (b)  

Sarah : You deserve it! I wish I ​​ (c)   ​ . What's your secret?

Jack : No secret, really. I just practice a lot and put my heart into it.

Sarah : Well, it certainly paid off. I hope you're proud of yourself.

Jack : I am, and I wish you'd enter next time. I bet you'd do great too!

• Congratulations!
• opens up more opportunities for me
• Wish you!
• can be the winner
• would take me as a champion
• had your talent for storytelling

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Teacher: Good morning, class! I have some exciting news to share. Sarah and Tom, could you come up to the front, please?

Sarah: Sure, Ms. Johnson. What's going on?

Teacher: Well, I'm thrilled to announce that both of you have won the school-wide poster competition!

Tom: Wow, really? That's awesome!

Teacher: Congratulations to both of you! Your posters were truly outstanding. Sarah, I hope you're proud of your creative design.

Sarah: Thank you so much! I wish I could've seen the judges' reactions when they saw our posters.

Tom: Me too! I hope we get to participate in more competitions like this in the future.

Teacher: I'm sure you will. Your artistic talents are remarkable, and I wish you both continued success in all your creative endeavors.

Sarah: Thanks, Ms. Johnson. We really appreciate your support and encouragement.

What can be inferred about Ms. Johnson's teaching style based on her announcement?

• She focuses solely on academic achievements
  

• She values and encourages creative pursuits

• She prefers individual work over group projects

• She only recognizes top-performing students

READ THE TEXT AND ANSWER THE QUESTION:

Teacher: Good morning, class! I have some exciting news to share. Sarah and Tom, could you come up to the front, please?

Sarah: Sure, Ms. Johnson. What's going on?

Teacher: Well, I'm thrilled to announce that both of you have won the school-wide poster competition!

Tom: Wow, really? That's awesome!

Teacher: Congratulations to both of you! Your posters were truly outstanding. Sarah, I hope you're proud of your creative design.

Sarah: Thank you so much! I wish I could've seen the judges' reactions when they saw our posters.

Tom: Me too! I hope we get to participate in more competitions like this in the future.

Teacher: I'm sure you will. Your artistic talents are remarkable, and I wish you both continued success in all your creative endeavors.

Sarah: Thanks, Ms. Johnson. We really appreciate your support and encouragement.

What does Sarah's comment about wishing to see the judges' reactions suggest about her personality?

• She is insecure about her work
  
  

• She is overly competitive

• She is curious and values feedback

• She doubts the fairness of the competition

READ THE TEXT AND ANSWER THE QUESTION:

Teacher: Good morning, class! I have some exciting news to share. Sarah and Tom, could you come up to the front, please?

Sarah: Sure, Ms. Johnson. What's going on?

Teacher: Well, I'm thrilled to announce that both of you have won the school-wide poster competition!

Tom: Wow, really? That's awesome!

Teacher: Congratulations to both of you! Your posters were truly outstanding. Sarah, I hope you're proud of your creative design.

Sarah: Thank you so much! I wish I could've seen the judges' reactions when they saw our posters.

Tom: Me too! I hope we get to participate in more competitions like this in the future.

Teacher: I'm sure you will. Your artistic talents are remarkable, and I wish you both continued success in all your creative endeavors.

Sarah: Thanks, Ms. Johnson. We really appreciate your support and encouragement.

What did Tom hope for in the future?

• To win more prizes
  

• To become an art teacher

• To participate in more competitions

• To create bigger posters

READ THE TEXT AND ANSWER THE QUESTION:

Teacher: Good morning, class! I have some exciting news to share. Sarah and Tom, could you come up to the front, please?

Sarah: Sure, Ms. Johnson. What's going on?

Teacher: Well, I'm thrilled to announce that both of you have won the school-wide poster competition!

Tom: Wow, really? That's awesome!

Teacher: Congratulations to both of you! Your posters were truly outstanding. Sarah, I hope you're proud of your creative design.

Sarah: Thank you so much! I wish I could've seen the judges' reactions when they saw our posters.

Tom: Me too! I hope we get to participate in more competitions like this in the future.

Teacher: I'm sure you will. Your artistic talents are remarkable, and I wish you both continued success in all your creative endeavors.

Sarah: Thanks, Ms. Johnson. We really appreciate your support and encouragement.

What did Ms. Johnson wish for Sarah and Tom?

• Better grades in other subjects
  

• More free time for art
  

• Continued success in creative endeavors
  

• A scholarship to art school