How to use this practice: Watch the video first, try answering the questions in your head, then expand the answer key to check. Use the transcript only after you’ve attempted the questions.
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Watch the video
Listen carefully — you'll answer questions about each clip below.
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Item 1: Conversation — holiday plans
Answer the 2 questions about this conversation.
Q1
What are the two speakers mainly discussing?
Q2
What activity does the boy want to try at the beach?
🔑 Answer key — 2 questions
- Q1B. Plans for a summer vacation.
- Q2B. Learning to surf.
Q1: The conversation is about planning where to go and what to do during the summer break.
Q2: The conversation says the boy wants to "try surfing this year."
Transcript
W
Hi Tom. Summer is almost here! Do you have any plans for your break?
M
Hi Mom! Not really yet. I was just thinking about what to do.
W
Well, your father and I were talking last night. We thought maybe we could go to the beach for a few days.
M
The beach? That sounds fun! Which beach are we thinking of?
W
Maybe Ocean City. It's not too far, and we could swim and build sandcastles. I know you love the water.
M
I do! And I want to try surfing this year, if possible. Can we do that?
W
Oh, surfing? That's a new idea! We can definitely look for a lesson for you there. What else would you like to do?
M
Maybe visit the amusement park near the beach too. And eat lots of ice cream!
W
Good idea! We should definitely plan that trip. I'll check hotel prices this week.
M
Great! I'm really excited for summer now!
W
Me too, honey. It will be a nice break for all of us.
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Item 2: Conversation — learning to ride a bike
Answer the 2 questions about this conversation.
Q1
What is the conversation mainly about?
Q2
Why does Mark feel safer?
🔑 Answer key — 2 questions
- Q1B. Mark learning how to ride a bicycle with Anna's help.
- Q2B. Because Anna is holding the back of the bike seat.
Q1: The script says Anna is teaching Mark to ride a bike and guiding him as he practices.
Q2: The script says Mark feels safer because Anna is holding the back of the bike seat so he won't fall.
Transcript
W
Okay, Mark. Ready to try again?
M
I think so, Anna. My legs are a little tired.
W
Just a few more times. Look straight ahead. Don't look down.
M
It's hard! I keep losing my balance.
W
That's normal. Keep your back straight. I'm holding the seat, so you won't fall.
M
Oh, thanks. That helps me feel safer.
W
Good. Now, push the pedals. One, two, one, two...
M
Okay, I'm trying. Oh! I almost did it!
W
You did! You went a few feet by yourself!
M
Really? That's great!
W
Yes! Just practice more. Soon you'll ride all over the park.
M
I hope so. Thanks for teaching me.
W
No problem. Let's try one more time.
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Item 3: Lecture — giraffes
Answer the 2 questions about this lecture.
Q1
What is the talk mainly about?
Q2
According to the talk, what is another reason male giraffes use their long necks?
🔑 Answer key — 2 questions
- Q1B. Reasons why giraffes have long necks
- Q2C. To fight other male giraffes
Q1: The talk discusses two main reasons for giraffes' long necks: eating high leaves and fighting for mates.
Q2: The script says, 'Male giraffes use their long necks to fight!'
Transcript
Hello everyone. Today, let's talk about giraffes, especially their very long necks. Why do giraffes have such long necks? Many people think it's so they can eat leaves from tall trees, high up where other animals cannot reach. And yes, they do eat leaves from tall trees. That's one good reason.
But scientists have learned something else. Male giraffes use their long necks to fight! They swing their necks and hit each other. This is called 'necking.' The giraffe with the strongest and longest neck usually wins the fight. The winner then gets to mate with female giraffes. So, the long neck helps them eat, but it also helps male giraffes win fights to have babies. It's a very important tool for them!
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Item 4: Lecture — stars
Answer the 2 questions about this lecture.
Q1
What is the talk mainly about?
Q2
Why do stars make light?
🔑 Answer key — 2 questions
- Q1B. Why stars make their own light.
- Q2C. Because they are extremely hot.
Q1: The script mainly explains the reason behind stars shining, which is that they produce their own light.
Q2: The script says, 'stars shine because they are extremely hot and produce their own light.'
Transcript
Hello everyone. Today, we're going to talk about why stars shine at night. Have you ever looked up at the sky and seen all those bright, tiny lights? Those are stars! Stars are actually very, very big balls of hot gas. Think of them like giant ovens in space. Inside these stars, there's a lot of energy. This energy makes the gas super hot. And when something is very hot, it gives off light. It's similar to how a light bulb works – it gets hot and produces light. So, the stars are always making light because they are so hot. This light travels a very long way from the star to our eyes here on Earth. Even though stars are huge, they look small to us because they are incredibly far away. So, to answer our question, stars shine because they are extremely hot and produce their own light. That light then travels across space for us to see.