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  1. You hear a recorded message: 'Our store hours are Monday through Friday, nine AM to eight PM, and Saturday nine AM to five PM. We are closed on Sundays.' When does the store close on Saturdays?

    Answer: Five PM

    The recording states that Saturday hours run from nine AM to five PM.

  2. A guidance counselor says: 'Students who plan to apply to college should start their applications in September and submit them no later than December first.' What is the deadline?

    Answer: December first

    The counselor specifically states that applications must be submitted no later than December first.

  3. You hear two people talking: 'Did you enjoy the movie?' 'The acting was excellent, but the story was really hard to follow.' What did the second speaker think about the movie?

    Answer: The acting was good but the plot was confusing

    The speaker praises the acting but says the story was 'hard to follow,' meaning confusing.

  4. A teacher explains: 'When you summarize a text, you include only the most important ideas in your own words—not every detail.' What is essential in a summary?

    Answer: Only the most important ideas in your own words

    The teacher defines a summary as the most important ideas restated in the student's own words.

  5. You hear: 'The science fair projects are due in three weeks. Points will be deducted for late submissions.' What consequence is stated for submitting late?

    Answer: Points will be taken off

    The announcement says points will be deducted, meaning the score will be reduced for late work.

  6. An instructor says: 'Raise your hand if you have a question. Do not call out answers without being called on.' According to the instructor, when should students raise their hand?

    Answer: When they have a question to ask

    The instructor specifically says to raise a hand when you have a question, not to call out without permission.

  7. You hear a conversation: 'Why didn't you answer my call last night?' 'My phone died and I couldn't find my charger until this morning.' What was the reason for not answering?

    Answer: The phone had no battery and the charger was missing

    The person explains their phone died (no battery) and they couldn't locate the charger until morning.