CELPIP Listening: Identifying Viewpoints 5

Question 1

A speaker says, "I have to admit, I was wrong about her." What is she expressing?

Accepted Answer

A change of opinion

Answer

Admitting she was wrong shows her viewpoint has changed.

Question 2

A man remarks, "It's a decent plan, but I wouldn't get my hopes up." His attitude is:

Accepted Answer

Cautiously pessimistic

Answer

"Wouldn't get my hopes up" tempers the mild praise with caution.

Question 3

A woman says, "You make a good point, but consider the other side." She is:

Accepted Answer

Partly agreeing while introducing a counterpoint

Answer

She concedes a good point and then raises an alternative perspective.

Question 4

A speaker states, "As far as I'm concerned, the matter is settled." His tone is:

Accepted Answer

Firm and decided

Answer

"The matter is settled" shows a firm, closed position.

Question 5

Two neighbours discuss a fence. One says, "I'm on the fence about it, honestly." Her view is:

Accepted Answer

Undecided

Answer

The idiom "on the fence" means undecided.

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