English listening for Japanese high school students: the Common Test for University Admissions in 2012 DAY 1

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These tests are the ones that have been adopted as entrance exams for Japanese national universities.

Part 1

No.1

How many adults are there in the man’s group?

1. Two.
2. Three.
3. Four.
4. Five.


M: I don’t have a reservation, but can I get a table for five?
W: Any children?
M: Yes, two.
W: We have a table for four, but we have chairs for children.

Answer:2

No.2

What will the man look like?


W: You’re going to the Halloween party as a superhero?
M: Yeah, I finished making my mask.
W: Does it cover your whole head?
M: No, but I did get long boots and gloves.

Answer:2

No.3

Which girl in the picture are they talking about?


W: Hey. Look at this old picture of my sister on a band trip.
M: Oh, where is she?
W: She’s in front of the bus.
M: She looks great in stripes with her baton.

Answer:3

No.4

How does the man feel about his result in the last competition?

1. He is confused.
2. He is disappointed.
3. He is relieved.
4. He is satisfied.


W: Are you training for tomorrow’s competition?
M: Yeah, I’ve got to do better. Last time I came in second.
W: That’s not so bad.
M: Yes, it is. I want to win this time.

Answer:2

No.5

Which bus does the woman suggest they take?

1. The 3:00.
2. The 3:05.
3. The 3:20.
4. The 3:25.


M: Hurry up! It’s three o’clock. We’ll miss the bus.
W: When’s it coming?
M: In five minutes.
W: We can’t make it, but the bus comes every twenty minutes.

Answer:4

No.6

Where will the man and the woman meet?


M: Hello, Linda. Where are you? I’m at the station.
W: Me too. I’m at the newsstand inside by the North Exit.
M: I’m at the one outside.
W: OK. I’ll meet you there.

Answer:4

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