CELPIP Listening Practice Course: Part 5: Listening to a Discussion

1. Pergunta 1 de 15

   What do you watch and hear in Part 5: Listening to a Discussion?

   • AA video of three people discussing a topic
   • BA phone call between two people about a problem
   • CAn audio news report with one speaker
   • DA lecture with slides and no people
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   Resposta: A. A video of three people discussing a topic

   Part 5 is a video clip of about 1.5–2 minutes with three speakers. In this course you hear the audio only.

2. Pergunta 2 de 15

   In Part 5, which visual clues can help you answer the questions?

   • AThe colour of the speakers' hair
   • BFacial expressions and body language
   • CThe brand of the speakers' clothes
   • DThe number of windows in the room
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   Resposta: B. Facial expressions and body language

   Facial expressions, body language, posture and setting can show how speakers feel. Details unrelated to the conversation, such as what someone looks like, are not tested.

3. Pergunta 3 de 15

   Listen. What is the meeting mainly about?

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   Linda: Thanks for staying late, everyone. As you know, the building committee has about twenty thousand dollars left in this year's budget, and we need to decide how to use it.

   Raj: I'll say it again. Electric car chargers in the parking garage. More residents buy electric cars every year, and people who buy units here are starting to ask for chargers.

   Chloe: I understand, Raj, but only six units have electric cars right now. The playground is used by dozens of kids, and the slide was taped off last week because it's cracked.

   Raj: A slide doesn't cost twenty thousand dollars, though.

   Chloe: No, but the whole play area is twenty years old. The safety inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

   Linda: Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first. Chloe, did you get a price?

   Chloe: Yes. A new slide and a new rubber surface would cost about twelve thousand dollars.

   Linda: Then here's what I suggest. We fix the playground now, and we put the rest of the money toward chargers.

   Raj: That's only enough for two chargers, and that won't be enough for long. But it's a start. I can live with that.

   Chloe: And maybe we can apply for a government rebate to pay for more chargers later.

   Linda: Good idea. Raj, could you look into rebates before our next meeting?

   Raj: Sure. I'll find out what's available.

   • AHow to spend money left in the budget
   • BHow to raise money for a new playground
   • CWhether to sell some parking spots
   • DWho should join the building committee
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   Resposta: A. How to spend money left in the budget

   Linda opens by saying there is about twenty thousand dollars left in the budget and they need to decide how to use it.

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   Linda: Thanks for staying late, everyone. As you know, the building committee has about twenty thousand dollars left in this year's budget, and we need to decide how to use it.

   Raj: I'll say it again. Electric car chargers in the parking garage. More residents buy electric cars every year, and people who buy units here are starting to ask for chargers.

   Chloe: I understand, Raj, but only six units have electric cars right now. The playground is used by dozens of kids, and the slide was taped off last week because it's cracked.

   Raj: A slide doesn't cost twenty thousand dollars, though.

   Chloe: No, but the whole play area is twenty years old. The safety inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

   Linda: Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first. Chloe, did you get a price?

   Chloe: Yes. A new slide and a new rubber surface would cost about twelve thousand dollars.

   Linda: Then here's what I suggest. We fix the playground now, and we put the rest of the money toward chargers.

   Raj: That's only enough for two chargers, and that won't be enough for long. But it's a start. I can live with that.

   Chloe: And maybe we can apply for a government rebate to pay for more chargers later.

   Linda: Good idea. Raj, could you look into rebates before our next meeting?

   Raj: Sure. I'll find out what's available.

4. Pergunta 4 de 15

   Listen. Why does Raj want electric car chargers?

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   Linda: Thanks for staying late, everyone. As you know, the building committee has about twenty thousand dollars left in this year's budget, and we need to decide how to use it.

   Raj: I'll say it again. Electric car chargers in the parking garage. More residents buy electric cars every year, and people who buy units here are starting to ask for chargers.

   Chloe: I understand, Raj, but only six units have electric cars right now. The playground is used by dozens of kids, and the slide was taped off last week because it's cracked.

   Raj: A slide doesn't cost twenty thousand dollars, though.

   Chloe: No, but the whole play area is twenty years old. The safety inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

   Linda: Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first. Chloe, did you get a price?

   Chloe: Yes. A new slide and a new rubber surface would cost about twelve thousand dollars.

   Linda: Then here's what I suggest. We fix the playground now, and we put the rest of the money toward chargers.

   Raj: That's only enough for two chargers, and that won't be enough for long. But it's a start. I can live with that.

   Chloe: And maybe we can apply for a government rebate to pay for more chargers later.

   Linda: Good idea. Raj, could you look into rebates before our next meeting?

   Raj: Sure. I'll find out what's available.

   • AThe parking garage is too old and unsafe
   • BSix residents have complained to him
   • CThe government will pay for all of them
   • DMore residents are buying electric cars
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   Resposta: D. More residents are buying electric cars

   Raj says more residents buy electric cars every year, and people buying units are starting to ask for chargers.

   Transcrição

   Linda: Thanks for staying late, everyone. As you know, the building committee has about twenty thousand dollars left in this year's budget, and we need to decide how to use it.

   Raj: I'll say it again. Electric car chargers in the parking garage. More residents buy electric cars every year, and people who buy units here are starting to ask for chargers.

   Chloe: I understand, Raj, but only six units have electric cars right now. The playground is used by dozens of kids, and the slide was taped off last week because it's cracked.

   Raj: A slide doesn't cost twenty thousand dollars, though.

   Chloe: No, but the whole play area is twenty years old. The safety inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

   Linda: Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first. Chloe, did you get a price?

   Chloe: Yes. A new slide and a new rubber surface would cost about twelve thousand dollars.

   Linda: Then here's what I suggest. We fix the playground now, and we put the rest of the money toward chargers.

   Raj: That's only enough for two chargers, and that won't be enough for long. But it's a start. I can live with that.

   Chloe: And maybe we can apply for a government rebate to pay for more chargers later.

   Linda: Good idea. Raj, could you look into rebates before our next meeting?

   Raj: Sure. I'll find out what's available.

5. Pergunta 5 de 15

   Listen. What is wrong with the playground?

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   Linda: Thanks for staying late, everyone. As you know, the building committee has about twenty thousand dollars left in this year's budget, and we need to decide how to use it.

   Raj: I'll say it again. Electric car chargers in the parking garage. More residents buy electric cars every year, and people who buy units here are starting to ask for chargers.

   Chloe: I understand, Raj, but only six units have electric cars right now. The playground is used by dozens of kids, and the slide was taped off last week because it's cracked.

   Raj: A slide doesn't cost twenty thousand dollars, though.

   Chloe: No, but the whole play area is twenty years old. The safety inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

   Linda: Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first. Chloe, did you get a price?

   Chloe: Yes. A new slide and a new rubber surface would cost about twelve thousand dollars.

   Linda: Then here's what I suggest. We fix the playground now, and we put the rest of the money toward chargers.

   Raj: That's only enough for two chargers, and that won't be enough for long. But it's a start. I can live with that.

   Chloe: And maybe we can apply for a government rebate to pay for more chargers later.

   Linda: Good idea. Raj, could you look into rebates before our next meeting?

   Raj: Sure. I'll find out what's available.

   • AIt is too small for the number of children
   • BIts slide is cracked and its surface needs replacing
   • COnly six children use it
   • DIts fence is broken, so small children can leave the area
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   Resposta: B. Its slide is cracked and its surface needs replacing

   Chloe says the slide was taped off because it's cracked, and the inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

   Transcrição

   Linda: Thanks for staying late, everyone. As you know, the building committee has about twenty thousand dollars left in this year's budget, and we need to decide how to use it.

   Raj: I'll say it again. Electric car chargers in the parking garage. More residents buy electric cars every year, and people who buy units here are starting to ask for chargers.

   Chloe: I understand, Raj, but only six units have electric cars right now. The playground is used by dozens of kids, and the slide was taped off last week because it's cracked.

   Raj: A slide doesn't cost twenty thousand dollars, though.

   Chloe: No, but the whole play area is twenty years old. The safety inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

   Linda: Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first. Chloe, did you get a price?

   Chloe: Yes. A new slide and a new rubber surface would cost about twelve thousand dollars.

   Linda: Then here's what I suggest. We fix the playground now, and we put the rest of the money toward chargers.

   Raj: That's only enough for two chargers, and that won't be enough for long. But it's a start. I can live with that.

   Chloe: And maybe we can apply for a government rebate to pay for more chargers later.

   Linda: Good idea. Raj, could you look into rebates before our next meeting?

   Raj: Sure. I'll find out what's available.

6. Pergunta 6 de 15

   Listen. Why does Linda agree with Chloe?

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   Linda: Thanks for staying late, everyone. As you know, the building committee has about twenty thousand dollars left in this year's budget, and we need to decide how to use it.

   Raj: I'll say it again. Electric car chargers in the parking garage. More residents buy electric cars every year, and people who buy units here are starting to ask for chargers.

   Chloe: I understand, Raj, but only six units have electric cars right now. The playground is used by dozens of kids, and the slide was taped off last week because it's cracked.

   Raj: A slide doesn't cost twenty thousand dollars, though.

   Chloe: No, but the whole play area is twenty years old. The safety inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

   Linda: Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first. Chloe, did you get a price?

   Chloe: Yes. A new slide and a new rubber surface would cost about twelve thousand dollars.

   Linda: Then here's what I suggest. We fix the playground now, and we put the rest of the money toward chargers.

   Raj: That's only enough for two chargers, and that won't be enough for long. But it's a start. I can live with that.

   Chloe: And maybe we can apply for a government rebate to pay for more chargers later.

   Linda: Good idea. Raj, could you look into rebates before our next meeting?

   Raj: Sure. I'll find out what's available.

   • AShe has young children who use the playground
   • BShe believes safety has to come first
   • CShe thinks chargers are too expensive
   • DShe does not own an electric car
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   Resposta: B. She believes safety has to come first

   Linda says, "Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first."

   Transcrição

   Linda: Thanks for staying late, everyone. As you know, the building committee has about twenty thousand dollars left in this year's budget, and we need to decide how to use it.

   Raj: I'll say it again. Electric car chargers in the parking garage. More residents buy electric cars every year, and people who buy units here are starting to ask for chargers.

   Chloe: I understand, Raj, but only six units have electric cars right now. The playground is used by dozens of kids, and the slide was taped off last week because it's cracked.

   Raj: A slide doesn't cost twenty thousand dollars, though.

   Chloe: No, but the whole play area is twenty years old. The safety inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

   Linda: Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first. Chloe, did you get a price?

   Chloe: Yes. A new slide and a new rubber surface would cost about twelve thousand dollars.

   Linda: Then here's what I suggest. We fix the playground now, and we put the rest of the money toward chargers.

   Raj: That's only enough for two chargers, and that won't be enough for long. But it's a start. I can live with that.

   Chloe: And maybe we can apply for a government rebate to pay for more chargers later.

   Linda: Good idea. Raj, could you look into rebates before our next meeting?

   Raj: Sure. I'll find out what's available.

7. Pergunta 7 de 15

   Listen. About how much money will be left for chargers after the playground is fixed?

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   Linda: Thanks for staying late, everyone. As you know, the building committee has about twenty thousand dollars left in this year's budget, and we need to decide how to use it.

   Raj: I'll say it again. Electric car chargers in the parking garage. More residents buy electric cars every year, and people who buy units here are starting to ask for chargers.

   Chloe: I understand, Raj, but only six units have electric cars right now. The playground is used by dozens of kids, and the slide was taped off last week because it's cracked.

   Raj: A slide doesn't cost twenty thousand dollars, though.

   Chloe: No, but the whole play area is twenty years old. The safety inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

   Linda: Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first. Chloe, did you get a price?

   Chloe: Yes. A new slide and a new rubber surface would cost about twelve thousand dollars.

   Linda: Then here's what I suggest. We fix the playground now, and we put the rest of the money toward chargers.

   Raj: That's only enough for two chargers, and that won't be enough for long. But it's a start. I can live with that.

   Chloe: And maybe we can apply for a government rebate to pay for more chargers later.

   Linda: Good idea. Raj, could you look into rebates before our next meeting?

   Raj: Sure. I'll find out what's available.

   • AAbout $20,000
   • BAbout $12,000
   • CAbout $32,000
   • DAbout $8,000
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   Resposta: D. About $8,000

   The budget has about $20,000 and the playground costs about $12,000, so about $8,000 is left (20,000 − 12,000).

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   Linda: Thanks for staying late, everyone. As you know, the building committee has about twenty thousand dollars left in this year's budget, and we need to decide how to use it.

   Raj: I'll say it again. Electric car chargers in the parking garage. More residents buy electric cars every year, and people who buy units here are starting to ask for chargers.

   Chloe: I understand, Raj, but only six units have electric cars right now. The playground is used by dozens of kids, and the slide was taped off last week because it's cracked.

   Raj: A slide doesn't cost twenty thousand dollars, though.

   Chloe: No, but the whole play area is twenty years old. The safety inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

   Linda: Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first. Chloe, did you get a price?

   Chloe: Yes. A new slide and a new rubber surface would cost about twelve thousand dollars.

   Linda: Then here's what I suggest. We fix the playground now, and we put the rest of the money toward chargers.

   Raj: That's only enough for two chargers, and that won't be enough for long. But it's a start. I can live with that.

   Chloe: And maybe we can apply for a government rebate to pay for more chargers later.

   Linda: Good idea. Raj, could you look into rebates before our next meeting?

   Raj: Sure. I'll find out what's available.

8. Pergunta 8 de 15

   Listen. How does Raj feel about the final plan?

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   Linda: Thanks for staying late, everyone. As you know, the building committee has about twenty thousand dollars left in this year's budget, and we need to decide how to use it.

   Raj: I'll say it again. Electric car chargers in the parking garage. More residents buy electric cars every year, and people who buy units here are starting to ask for chargers.

   Chloe: I understand, Raj, but only six units have electric cars right now. The playground is used by dozens of kids, and the slide was taped off last week because it's cracked.

   Raj: A slide doesn't cost twenty thousand dollars, though.

   Chloe: No, but the whole play area is twenty years old. The safety inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

   Linda: Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first. Chloe, did you get a price?

   Chloe: Yes. A new slide and a new rubber surface would cost about twelve thousand dollars.

   Linda: Then here's what I suggest. We fix the playground now, and we put the rest of the money toward chargers.

   Raj: That's only enough for two chargers, and that won't be enough for long. But it's a start. I can live with that.

   Chloe: And maybe we can apply for a government rebate to pay for more chargers later.

   Linda: Good idea. Raj, could you look into rebates before our next meeting?

   Raj: Sure. I'll find out what's available.

   • AHe accepts it, though he has doubts
   • BHe is completely happy with it
   • CHe thinks the playground should get all the money
   • DHe refuses and asks for a vote
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   Resposta: A. He accepts it, though he has doubts

   Raj says two chargers won't be enough for long, "But it's a start. I can live with that." That means he accepts it.

   Transcrição

   Linda: Thanks for staying late, everyone. As you know, the building committee has about twenty thousand dollars left in this year's budget, and we need to decide how to use it.

   Raj: I'll say it again. Electric car chargers in the parking garage. More residents buy electric cars every year, and people who buy units here are starting to ask for chargers.

   Chloe: I understand, Raj, but only six units have electric cars right now. The playground is used by dozens of kids, and the slide was taped off last week because it's cracked.

   Raj: A slide doesn't cost twenty thousand dollars, though.

   Chloe: No, but the whole play area is twenty years old. The safety inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

   Linda: Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first. Chloe, did you get a price?

   Chloe: Yes. A new slide and a new rubber surface would cost about twelve thousand dollars.

   Linda: Then here's what I suggest. We fix the playground now, and we put the rest of the money toward chargers.

   Raj: That's only enough for two chargers, and that won't be enough for long. But it's a start. I can live with that.

   Chloe: And maybe we can apply for a government rebate to pay for more chargers later.

   Linda: Good idea. Raj, could you look into rebates before our next meeting?

   Raj: Sure. I'll find out what's available.

9. Pergunta 9 de 15

   Listen. What will Raj do before the next meeting?

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   Linda: Thanks for staying late, everyone. As you know, the building committee has about twenty thousand dollars left in this year's budget, and we need to decide how to use it.

   Raj: I'll say it again. Electric car chargers in the parking garage. More residents buy electric cars every year, and people who buy units here are starting to ask for chargers.

   Chloe: I understand, Raj, but only six units have electric cars right now. The playground is used by dozens of kids, and the slide was taped off last week because it's cracked.

   Raj: A slide doesn't cost twenty thousand dollars, though.

   Chloe: No, but the whole play area is twenty years old. The safety inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

   Linda: Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first. Chloe, did you get a price?

   Chloe: Yes. A new slide and a new rubber surface would cost about twelve thousand dollars.

   Linda: Then here's what I suggest. We fix the playground now, and we put the rest of the money toward chargers.

   Raj: That's only enough for two chargers, and that won't be enough for long. But it's a start. I can live with that.

   Chloe: And maybe we can apply for a government rebate to pay for more chargers later.

   Linda: Good idea. Raj, could you look into rebates before our next meeting?

   Raj: Sure. I'll find out what's available.

   • AGet a price for a new slide and rubber surface
   • BFind out about government rebates for chargers
   • CCall the safety inspector
   • DCount the electric cars in the garage
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   Resposta: B. Find out about government rebates for chargers

   Linda asks Raj to look into rebates, and he says he will find out what's available.

   Transcrição

   Linda: Thanks for staying late, everyone. As you know, the building committee has about twenty thousand dollars left in this year's budget, and we need to decide how to use it.

   Raj: I'll say it again. Electric car chargers in the parking garage. More residents buy electric cars every year, and people who buy units here are starting to ask for chargers.

   Chloe: I understand, Raj, but only six units have electric cars right now. The playground is used by dozens of kids, and the slide was taped off last week because it's cracked.

   Raj: A slide doesn't cost twenty thousand dollars, though.

   Chloe: No, but the whole play area is twenty years old. The safety inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

   Linda: Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first. Chloe, did you get a price?

   Chloe: Yes. A new slide and a new rubber surface would cost about twelve thousand dollars.

   Linda: Then here's what I suggest. We fix the playground now, and we put the rest of the money toward chargers.

   Raj: That's only enough for two chargers, and that won't be enough for long. But it's a start. I can live with that.

   Chloe: And maybe we can apply for a government rebate to pay for more chargers later.

   Linda: Good idea. Raj, could you look into rebates before our next meeting?

   Raj: Sure. I'll find out what's available.

10. Pergunta 10 de 15

    Listen. What does Zoe want?

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    Zoe: Mom, Dad, I've been thinking about this for months. I really want to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.

    Paul: We've talked about this, Zoe. Who's going to walk it every morning? You sleep until eight.

    Zoe: I'll set an alarm. I promise I'll walk it before school.

    Karen: Honestly, Paul, I'm not against the idea. I grew up with dogs, and they teach kids responsibility.

    Paul: Responsibility is great, but dogs are expensive. Food, vet bills, a dog sitter when we travel.

    Karen: That's true. What if Zoe helps pay? She earns money babysitting.

    Zoe: I can pay for the food. That's about sixty dollars a month.

    Paul: Hmm. And what about the furniture? I don't want dog hair all over the new couch.

    Karen: We could keep the dog off the couch from day one. The shelter offers a free training class for new owners.

    Paul: All right. I'm still not totally sure, so let's foster a dog for a month first. If it works out, we adopt.

    Zoe: Really? Thank you! I'll call the shelter tomorrow.

    • ATo start a babysitting business
    • BTo get a part-time job at the animal shelter
    • CTo buy a new couch for the family
    • DTo adopt a dog from the animal shelter
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    Resposta: D. To adopt a dog from the animal shelter

    Zoe says she really wants to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.

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    Zoe: Mom, Dad, I've been thinking about this for months. I really want to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.

    Paul: We've talked about this, Zoe. Who's going to walk it every morning? You sleep until eight.

    Zoe: I'll set an alarm. I promise I'll walk it before school.

    Karen: Honestly, Paul, I'm not against the idea. I grew up with dogs, and they teach kids responsibility.

    Paul: Responsibility is great, but dogs are expensive. Food, vet bills, a dog sitter when we travel.

    Karen: That's true. What if Zoe helps pay? She earns money babysitting.

    Zoe: I can pay for the food. That's about sixty dollars a month.

    Paul: Hmm. And what about the furniture? I don't want dog hair all over the new couch.

    Karen: We could keep the dog off the couch from day one. The shelter offers a free training class for new owners.

    Paul: All right. I'm still not totally sure, so let's foster a dog for a month first. If it works out, we adopt.

    Zoe: Really? Thank you! I'll call the shelter tomorrow.

11. Pergunta 11 de 15

    Listen. What is Paul's first concern?

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    Zoe: Mom, Dad, I've been thinking about this for months. I really want to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.

    Paul: We've talked about this, Zoe. Who's going to walk it every morning? You sleep until eight.

    Zoe: I'll set an alarm. I promise I'll walk it before school.

    Karen: Honestly, Paul, I'm not against the idea. I grew up with dogs, and they teach kids responsibility.

    Paul: Responsibility is great, but dogs are expensive. Food, vet bills, a dog sitter when we travel.

    Karen: That's true. What if Zoe helps pay? She earns money babysitting.

    Zoe: I can pay for the food. That's about sixty dollars a month.

    Paul: Hmm. And what about the furniture? I don't want dog hair all over the new couch.

    Karen: We could keep the dog off the couch from day one. The shelter offers a free training class for new owners.

    Paul: All right. I'm still not totally sure, so let's foster a dog for a month first. If it works out, we adopt.

    Zoe: Really? Thank you! I'll call the shelter tomorrow.

    • AWhether Zoe has enough money
    • BWho will walk the dog every morning
    • CWhether the dog will damage the couch
    • DHow much the vet bills will cost
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    Resposta: B. Who will walk the dog every morning

    Paul's first question is who is going to walk the dog every morning, since Zoe sleeps until eight. His other concerns come later.

    Transcrição

    Zoe: Mom, Dad, I've been thinking about this for months. I really want to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.

    Paul: We've talked about this, Zoe. Who's going to walk it every morning? You sleep until eight.

    Zoe: I'll set an alarm. I promise I'll walk it before school.

    Karen: Honestly, Paul, I'm not against the idea. I grew up with dogs, and they teach kids responsibility.

    Paul: Responsibility is great, but dogs are expensive. Food, vet bills, a dog sitter when we travel.

    Karen: That's true. What if Zoe helps pay? She earns money babysitting.

    Zoe: I can pay for the food. That's about sixty dollars a month.

    Paul: Hmm. And what about the furniture? I don't want dog hair all over the new couch.

    Karen: We could keep the dog off the couch from day one. The shelter offers a free training class for new owners.

    Paul: All right. I'm still not totally sure, so let's foster a dog for a month first. If it works out, we adopt.

    Zoe: Really? Thank you! I'll call the shelter tomorrow.

12. Pergunta 12 de 15

    Listen. How does Karen feel about getting a dog?

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    Zoe: Mom, Dad, I've been thinking about this for months. I really want to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.

    Paul: We've talked about this, Zoe. Who's going to walk it every morning? You sleep until eight.

    Zoe: I'll set an alarm. I promise I'll walk it before school.

    Karen: Honestly, Paul, I'm not against the idea. I grew up with dogs, and they teach kids responsibility.

    Paul: Responsibility is great, but dogs are expensive. Food, vet bills, a dog sitter when we travel.

    Karen: That's true. What if Zoe helps pay? She earns money babysitting.

    Zoe: I can pay for the food. That's about sixty dollars a month.

    Paul: Hmm. And what about the furniture? I don't want dog hair all over the new couch.

    Karen: We could keep the dog off the couch from day one. The shelter offers a free training class for new owners.

    Paul: All right. I'm still not totally sure, so let's foster a dog for a month first. If it works out, we adopt.

    Zoe: Really? Thank you! I'll call the shelter tomorrow.

    • AShe has no opinion
    • BShe is strongly against getting a dog
    • CShe is mostly in favour of it
    • DShe wants a cat instead
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    Resposta: C. She is mostly in favour of it

    Karen says she is "not against the idea" and that dogs teach kids responsibility. She also suggests ways to solve Paul's concerns.

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    Zoe: Mom, Dad, I've been thinking about this for months. I really want to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.

    Paul: We've talked about this, Zoe. Who's going to walk it every morning? You sleep until eight.

    Zoe: I'll set an alarm. I promise I'll walk it before school.

    Karen: Honestly, Paul, I'm not against the idea. I grew up with dogs, and they teach kids responsibility.

    Paul: Responsibility is great, but dogs are expensive. Food, vet bills, a dog sitter when we travel.

    Karen: That's true. What if Zoe helps pay? She earns money babysitting.

    Zoe: I can pay for the food. That's about sixty dollars a month.

    Paul: Hmm. And what about the furniture? I don't want dog hair all over the new couch.

    Karen: We could keep the dog off the couch from day one. The shelter offers a free training class for new owners.

    Paul: All right. I'm still not totally sure, so let's foster a dog for a month first. If it works out, we adopt.

    Zoe: Really? Thank you! I'll call the shelter tomorrow.

13. Pergunta 13 de 15

    Listen. What does Zoe offer to pay for?

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    Zoe: Mom, Dad, I've been thinking about this for months. I really want to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.

    Paul: We've talked about this, Zoe. Who's going to walk it every morning? You sleep until eight.

    Zoe: I'll set an alarm. I promise I'll walk it before school.

    Karen: Honestly, Paul, I'm not against the idea. I grew up with dogs, and they teach kids responsibility.

    Paul: Responsibility is great, but dogs are expensive. Food, vet bills, a dog sitter when we travel.

    Karen: That's true. What if Zoe helps pay? She earns money babysitting.

    Zoe: I can pay for the food. That's about sixty dollars a month.

    Paul: Hmm. And what about the furniture? I don't want dog hair all over the new couch.

    Karen: We could keep the dog off the couch from day one. The shelter offers a free training class for new owners.

    Paul: All right. I'm still not totally sure, so let's foster a dog for a month first. If it works out, we adopt.

    Zoe: Really? Thank you! I'll call the shelter tomorrow.

    • AA dog sitter
    • BThe vet bills
    • CThe dog's food
    • DThe training class
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    Resposta: C. The dog's food

    Zoe says, "I can pay for the food," with money she earns babysitting. The training class is free.

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    Zoe: Mom, Dad, I've been thinking about this for months. I really want to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.

    Paul: We've talked about this, Zoe. Who's going to walk it every morning? You sleep until eight.

    Zoe: I'll set an alarm. I promise I'll walk it before school.

    Karen: Honestly, Paul, I'm not against the idea. I grew up with dogs, and they teach kids responsibility.

    Paul: Responsibility is great, but dogs are expensive. Food, vet bills, a dog sitter when we travel.

    Karen: That's true. What if Zoe helps pay? She earns money babysitting.

    Zoe: I can pay for the food. That's about sixty dollars a month.

    Paul: Hmm. And what about the furniture? I don't want dog hair all over the new couch.

    Karen: We could keep the dog off the couch from day one. The shelter offers a free training class for new owners.

    Paul: All right. I'm still not totally sure, so let's foster a dog for a month first. If it works out, we adopt.

    Zoe: Really? Thank you! I'll call the shelter tomorrow.

14. Pergunta 14 de 15

    Listen. What does the animal shelter offer new owners?

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    Zoe: Mom, Dad, I've been thinking about this for months. I really want to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.

    Paul: We've talked about this, Zoe. Who's going to walk it every morning? You sleep until eight.

    Zoe: I'll set an alarm. I promise I'll walk it before school.

    Karen: Honestly, Paul, I'm not against the idea. I grew up with dogs, and they teach kids responsibility.

    Paul: Responsibility is great, but dogs are expensive. Food, vet bills, a dog sitter when we travel.

    Karen: That's true. What if Zoe helps pay? She earns money babysitting.

    Zoe: I can pay for the food. That's about sixty dollars a month.

    Paul: Hmm. And what about the furniture? I don't want dog hair all over the new couch.

    Karen: We could keep the dog off the couch from day one. The shelter offers a free training class for new owners.

    Paul: All right. I'm still not totally sure, so let's foster a dog for a month first. If it works out, we adopt.

    Zoe: Really? Thank you! I'll call the shelter tomorrow.

    • AA free training class
    • BA month of free dog food
    • CA free dog sitter
    • DFree vet visits for a year
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    Resposta: A. A free training class

    Karen says the shelter offers a free training class for new owners.

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    Zoe: Mom, Dad, I've been thinking about this for months. I really want to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.

    Paul: We've talked about this, Zoe. Who's going to walk it every morning? You sleep until eight.

    Zoe: I'll set an alarm. I promise I'll walk it before school.

    Karen: Honestly, Paul, I'm not against the idea. I grew up with dogs, and they teach kids responsibility.

    Paul: Responsibility is great, but dogs are expensive. Food, vet bills, a dog sitter when we travel.

    Karen: That's true. What if Zoe helps pay? She earns money babysitting.

    Zoe: I can pay for the food. That's about sixty dollars a month.

    Paul: Hmm. And what about the furniture? I don't want dog hair all over the new couch.

    Karen: We could keep the dog off the couch from day one. The shelter offers a free training class for new owners.

    Paul: All right. I'm still not totally sure, so let's foster a dog for a month first. If it works out, we adopt.

    Zoe: Really? Thank you! I'll call the shelter tomorrow.

15. Pergunta 15 de 15

    Listen. What does the family finally agree to do?

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    Zoe: Mom, Dad, I've been thinking about this for months. I really want to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.

    Paul: We've talked about this, Zoe. Who's going to walk it every morning? You sleep until eight.

    Zoe: I'll set an alarm. I promise I'll walk it before school.

    Karen: Honestly, Paul, I'm not against the idea. I grew up with dogs, and they teach kids responsibility.

    Paul: Responsibility is great, but dogs are expensive. Food, vet bills, a dog sitter when we travel.

    Karen: That's true. What if Zoe helps pay? She earns money babysitting.

    Zoe: I can pay for the food. That's about sixty dollars a month.

    Paul: Hmm. And what about the furniture? I don't want dog hair all over the new couch.

    Karen: We could keep the dog off the couch from day one. The shelter offers a free training class for new owners.

    Paul: All right. I'm still not totally sure, so let's foster a dog for a month first. If it works out, we adopt.

    Zoe: Really? Thank you! I'll call the shelter tomorrow.

    • AWait until Zoe finishes school
    • BBuy a puppy from a breeder
    • CFoster a dog for a month first
    • DAdopt a dog from the shelter right away
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    Resposta: C. Foster a dog for a month first

    Paul is still not sure, so he suggests fostering a dog for a month first. If it works out, they will adopt.

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    Zoe: Mom, Dad, I've been thinking about this for months. I really want to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.

    Paul: We've talked about this, Zoe. Who's going to walk it every morning? You sleep until eight.

    Zoe: I'll set an alarm. I promise I'll walk it before school.

    Karen: Honestly, Paul, I'm not against the idea. I grew up with dogs, and they teach kids responsibility.

    Paul: Responsibility is great, but dogs are expensive. Food, vet bills, a dog sitter when we travel.

    Karen: That's true. What if Zoe helps pay? She earns money babysitting.

    Zoe: I can pay for the food. That's about sixty dollars a month.

    Paul: Hmm. And what about the furniture? I don't want dog hair all over the new couch.

    Karen: We could keep the dog off the couch from day one. The shelter offers a free training class for new owners.

    Paul: All right. I'm still not totally sure, so let's foster a dog for a month first. If it works out, we adopt.

    Zoe: Really? Thank you! I'll call the shelter tomorrow.

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