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 — part-time job
Answer the 2 questions about this conversation.
Q1
What is the conversation mainly about?
Q2
According to the conversation, what does Mark want to buy with the money he earns?
🔑 Answer key — 2 questions
- Q1C. Mark's new part-time job at a bookstore.
- Q2B. A new gaming console.
Q1: The script says Mark tells Sarah about starting his new part-time job at a bookstore, and they discuss his experience.
Q2: The script says Mark wants to buy a new gaming console and save money for a trip next summer.
Transcript
W
Hey Mark, how was your weekend?
M
It was busy, Sarah! I started my new part-time job.
W
Oh, wow! I remember you talking about it. Where are you working?
M
At "Books & More," the bookstore downtown. I'm helping to organize shelves and assist customers.
W
That sounds cool! What days do you work?
M
Just Saturdays and Sundays, for about four hours each day. It's nice because I still have time for homework and to relax.
W
So, how do you like it so far? Is it difficult?
M
It's a bit tiring, standing for so long, but I like it. I get to see lots of new books, and the people working there are really friendly.
W
That's great! Are you saving money for anything special?
M
Yeah, I want to buy a new gaming console. And maybe save some for a trip next summer.
W
That's smart. I've been thinking about getting a part-time job too, maybe at the coffee shop near school.
M
You should! It's good to earn your own money. It teaches you responsibility, too.
W
True. I'll check if they're hiring. Good luck with your new job, Mark!
M
Thanks, Sarah!
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Item 2: Conversation — school exchange program
Answer the 2 questions about this conversation.
Q1
What is the conversation mainly about?
Q2
Why is the school starting the student exchange program?
🔑 Answer key — 2 questions
- Q1B. A new student exchange program to Spain.
- Q2C. To allow students to experience new cultures and improve language skills.
Q1: The script says the teacher is announcing a new student exchange program, specifically mentioning a partnership with a school in Spain.
Q2: The script says the teacher explains the program is 'a fantastic way to experience new cultures, improve language skills, and make international friends.'
Transcript
T
Good morning, class! I have exciting news. Our school is starting a student exchange program next year!
S1
An exchange program? What does that mean, Mr. Davis?
T
It means some of you can study in another country for a few weeks, and students from there will come here.
S2
Which country?
T
This year, we're partnering with a school in Spain. You could go to Spain, live with a Spanish family, and attend their school.
S1
That sounds amazing! Do we need to speak Spanish?
T
You don't need to be fluent, but basic Spanish helps. We'll offer optional classes before the trip.
S2
Why are we doing this, Mr. Davis?
T
We're starting this program because it's a fantastic way to experience new cultures, improve language skills, and make international friends. It helps you see the world differently.
S1
When can we sign up?
T
I'll give you details next week. Just start thinking about it!
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Item 3: Lecture — the human digestive system
Answer the 2 questions about this lecture.
Q1
What is the talk mainly about?
Q2
According to the talk, what happens to food in the small intestine?
🔑 Answer key — 2 questions
- Q1D. How food is broken down and used by the body.
- Q2C. Nutrients are absorbed into the blood.
Q1: The script explains the entire process of how food is broken down and used for energy.
Q2: The script says that in the small intestine, tiny parts of the food, called nutrients, pass through the walls and go into the blood.
Transcript
Hello class! Today we're going to talk about something very important: our digestive system. Have you ever wondered what happens to the food you eat after you swallow it? Well, your body has an amazing system for breaking down that food and getting energy from it.
It all starts in your mouth. When you eat, your teeth chew the food into smaller pieces. At the same time, your mouth makes saliva, which is a special liquid. Saliva mixes with the food, making it soft and easy to swallow. This is the first step in digestion!
After you swallow, the food goes down a tube to your stomach. Your stomach is like a mixing machine. It churns the food and adds strong liquids called stomach acid. This acid helps to break the food down even more, turning it into a thick liquid.
Next, this liquid food moves into your small intestine. The small intestine is a very long, narrow tube. This is where most of the magic happens! Tiny parts of the food, called nutrients, pass through the walls of your small intestine and go into your blood. Your blood then carries these nutrients all over your body, giving you energy to run, learn, and grow.
So, the digestive system helps your body take food, break it down, and use it for energy. It's a fantastic process!
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Item 4: Lecture — the invention of the wheel
Answer the 2 questions about this lecture.
Q1
What is the talk mainly about?
Q2
Why did the invention of the wheel help ancient civilizations develop?
🔑 Answer key — 2 questions
- Q1B. The invention of the wheel and its impact on transportation.
- Q2B. Because it made moving heavy goods faster and easier.
Q1: The script introduces the topic as 'the invention of the wheel' and focuses on how it 'changed everything' for transportation and development.
Q2: The script states, 'This invention made transportation much faster and easier... it was a powerful tool that helped ancient civilizations develop.'
Transcript
Good morning, everyone! Today, we're going to learn about a really big invention from ancient times: the wheel. Before the wheel, moving heavy things was very difficult. Imagine trying to move a big stone or a lot of food across a long distance. People had to carry things on their backs, or drag them along the ground. This was slow and took a lot of energy.
Then, someone invented the wheel! This simple idea changed everything. Early wheels were probably made from tree trunks, just flat pieces of wood. Soon, people realized they could attach these wheels to a platform to create carts and wagons. With wheels, people could move much heavier loads than before. Instead of dragging, they could roll things.
This invention made transportation much faster and easier. Farmers could bring more crops to the market. Traders could carry more goods to different towns, which helped communities grow. It also made it easier to build big structures like pyramids, because workers could move large stones using wheeled devices.
So, the wheel wasn't just a toy; it was a powerful tool that helped ancient civilizations develop. It connected people and places, making life easier and more productive for everyone.