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Hello. Itʼs time for the Listening Comprehension Test.
We have 15 questions in all. Letʼs do a sample question.
Sample Question:
In front of you, right now, is something that has some sheets of paper on it. What is thisthing with a flat surface on which the exam papers are placed? What is it called?
Well, the answer is “desk,” which is No. 2. OK? Letʼs begin.
We say, “Good things come in threes” or “Bad things come in threes.” In either
case, the point is, itʼs “three” not “two” or “one” that is used in those sayings.
Actually, “three” is a kind of magic number we use on various occasions. Think
about some traditional folktales. There were three pigs in “The Three Little Pigs.”
Momotaro, or Peach Boy, met three animals, a dog, a monkey, and a bird, on his
1way to Demon Island. We seem to understand stories more effectively by using
the number “three.” It is also used as an emergency guide: people can survive
without water for “three” days and without food for “three” weeks.
Question: According to the speaker, on which occasions, do we use the magic
number “three”?
Most people have insurance on their homes. This means that if their houses aredamaged by fires, earthquakes, or floods, they can get the money needed to repair
the damage from their insurance companies. However, what happens when a rockfrom space smashes through someoneʼs house? Thatʼs what happened to a family
in the United States one afternoon. A rock from space put two holes in the roof

2and ceiling and even damaged the floor. Scientists on TV confirmed that the rockwas from space and billions of years old. Fortunately, nobody was killed or hurt.
But, itʼs unlikely that the family has insurance for rocks from outer space. Theyʼvedecided to keep the rock, although they could probably sell it.
Question: How will the family pay for the damage to their house?

Where shall I go in the summer holidays? It is so hot here in summer, so I want togo somewhere cooler, like Hokkaido. But since the summer holidays are long,
perhaps I should go somewhere further away, like Australia. But it will be winter inAustralia, and I prefer to go there in the Australian summer, so maybe I should stay3

here for the summer and go overseas in the winter holidays instead. But it will beso hot here! I know, I could go somewhere warm where I can swim at the beach,like Indonesia. That will be cheaper than Australia, too. Yes, that is what I will do.
Iʼm going to book a flight right away.
Question: Where will the speaker most likely go in the summer holidays?
Last night, I had an awful experience. I woke up to the sound of scratching comingfrom my sonʼs bedroom. At first, I thought he might be scratching himself in hissleep. But the noise was so loud. Perhaps it was one of my sonʼs pet insects
rubbing on the inside of its container. I got up to investigate. I used a flashlight4and searched in my sonʼs room for the source of the noise. Finally, I found it.
There, on the floor, was my sonʼs pet crab. It had escaped and was running aroundthe room looking for a way out. I caught and returned the crab, but it was a longtime before I got back to sleep!
Question: What was making the noise?
Derlin is an 89-year-old pizza delivery guy. Carlos likes to order pizzas from Derlin.
This is not because Derlin delivers the best pizzas in town, but because of his
friendly character. Whenever Carlos orders a pizza, he always asks that Derlindeliver it. Then he films the delivery and uploads it onto his Tik-Tok. Carlos
wondered why someone so old would still be working so hard. It turned out that5

Derlin couldnʼt afford to pay some of his bills. Since Carlos has a lot of followers
on Tik-Tok, he decided to raise some money for him. In the end, Derlin waspresented with $12,000. Derlin was very happy but admitted he had never heard ofTik-Tok before.
Question: Why was Derlin given $12,000 dollars?
I had a wonderful holiday last week! I went camping with my family. Usually when
we go camping, I do all the cooking and cleaning, but this time my husband wanted
to do the cooking. While he was cooking lunch, I went to the river with my son. Hespent a lot of time swimming and catching small fish, and I found some beautiful

6rocks to take home. The next morning, we all went hiking. My son tripped over arock and fell on the way back to camp, so in the afternoon we stayed at thecampsite and played games. Then my husband cooked dinner. The next day wepacked up camp and came home. It was a great trip.
Question: What did the speaker do on the camping trip?

A major event in the life of high school students in the United States is a formal
dance held just before graduation and called a prom. Recently, a lot of attention isbeing paid to the way a student invites someone to the dance. Itʼs a chance to becreative and make the moment memorable by asking a hopeful date in a funny,romantic, or surprising way. While many students are making their proposals public
7events, I think that asking someone to go to the dance with you in front of closefamily or friends is unwise, and it would be better asking without any audience.
The answer could be no! You can make the moment memorable without
unnecessary pressure.
Question: What does the speaker think is the best way to invite someone to aprom?
Figure skating was first included in the Olympic Games in 1908, appeared again in
1920, and became part of the Winter Olympic Games when they were institutedfour years later. Norwegian Sonya Henie was the most noted figure skater of thatperiod. She won the Norway championships at the age of nine, and the world

8championships at the age of 13! She got gold medals at the Winter Olympics in
1928, 1932, and 1936. Then, she went to Hollywood and appeared in a number ofmovies. In addition, Sonya was the first woman skater to wear the short skatingskirt.
Question: When did Sonya Henie become world figure skating champion?
【A】: Hi, Avery. Itʼs been a while since weʼve had lunch together.
【B】: Yeah. Itʼs been three years, I guess. So, is everything fine with your family,Charlie?
【A】: Well, actually, my elder son, Jessie, is now wasting too much money on hisclothes. Last week he bought a sixty-thousand-yen T-shirt for himself.
【B】: Wow, Iʼve never heard of such an expensive T-shirt. You know, Emery is9worse than that, though.
【A】: Really? I thought she didnʼt care much about clothes.
【B】: No. But she bets a lot of money on horses these days. Last month, shelost more than three-hundred-thousand yen on the horse races.
【A】: Oh, my gosh. She is definitely the champion among our big spenders.
Question: According to the speakers, who has been wasting the most money?

【A】: Hey Alex, whatʼs wrong?
【B】: Gee thanks. Do I look that bad?
【A】: Well, you look really tired. Are you sick?
【B】: No. I just didnʼt get much sleep last night.
【A】: Why? Are you worried about your job?
【B】: No. I just started reading a book and it was so interesting that I couldnʼtstop reading.
10【A】: Oh, is that all! I was afraid you were sick, or someone you knew was in an
accident or something.
【B】: Well, thanks for your concern, but my only worry right now is what is goingto happen to the main character. I stayed up until three in the morning, and I still
havenʼt finished!
【A】: Okay, now Iʼm worried. Maybe you should seek professional help.
【B】: Yeah, ha ha.
Question: Why does Alex look so tired?
【A】: Excuse me. I'm waiting for a friend of mine flying over from Burlington. He
promised to meet me at five o'clock sharp. He is supposed to be here by now.
【B】: Which airline? Or do you know the flight number?
【A】: No, I don't. I just know it is a flight coming in from Burlington.
【B】: OK. Let me check... From Burlington... Ah! It's TransAtlantic Air, flight11

number 55. It is behind schedule due to heavy snow in the Burlington area. It
hasn't arrived yet. It is scheduled to arrive 40 minutes late.
【A】: Oh, thank you so much. I'm relieved. So the plane will arrive in 20 minutes.
【B】: For now. Please check the latest information on the information board.
Question: When is the plane expected to arrive?
【A】: Hi there, are you lost?
【B】: Oh yes, I am. I am trying to find the nearest station.
【A】: There are two, but neither is very near. The JR station is straight up thathill. Itʼs quite a climb. The subway station is over that way. You need to go past
the convenience store and then take the third left.

12【B】: I need the subway station. How long does it take to walk there?
【A】: About 15 minutes if you donʼt get lost. Some of the streets are pretty small,so itʼs easy to get confused. If you reach the swimming pool, youʼve gone too far.
【B】: Okay, Iʼll be alright. If I reach the swimming pool, Iʼll stop and ask for help!
Question: Which way should the lost speaker go first to get to her station?

【A】: Hey Charlie, did you know that Columbus set sail for Asia in 1492?
【B】: Of course! He wanted to leave seven years earlier, but was refused by theKing of Spain.
【A】: Right, the king thought the world was flat, and not round.
【B】: Yeah, I grew up believing that was the reason, too.
【A】: Oh?
【B】: Actually, it was a lack of funding. Just too expensive for the king.
【A】: But most people at that time believed the world was flat!
13【B】: That myth began 200 years ago, when Irving published Columbusʼ life story.
Since then, most people have grown up believing that.
【A】: Believing what, Charlie?
【B】: That everyone in Columbusʼ time believed the world was flat!
【A】: Probably Columbus thought the world was much smaller.
【B】: Oh, boy…
Question: According to Charlie, what was the real reason the King of Spain refused
Columbusʼ trip?
【A】: So Kim, how was your trip to Nara?
【B】: It was great! Iʼve never laughed so hard in my life!
【A】: What are you talking about? Did you go to a comedy show while you werethere?
【B】: No, but we were discriminated against by the deer!
【A】: What are you talking about?
【B】: Whenever a Japanese person went up to the deer and bowed, the deer

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bowed back. However, when we bowed, the deer completely ignored us! It was sofunny Iʼve even recorded it on my phone!
【A】: Wow! Thatʼs incredible! Usually, when people experience discrimination,theyʼre angry or disappointed about it.
【B】: Well, I laughed so hard that I cried, but I wasnʼt upset. It was just likesomething youʼd see in a TV commercial.
Question: How did Kim feel about being treated differently by the deer?

【A】: This one looks nice for Bobʼs summer camp. If we book early, perhaps wecan save 50% like we did last year.
【B】: Yeah, that was an amazing deal, only paying $400 for 7 nights. Half price!
【A】: Hold on a minute. Theyʼre not having the early booking deal this year!
【B】: Oh, thatʼs a shame! $800 a week is a little much.
15【A】: But look, they are having a 10% discount if you book for 3 weeks.
【B】: Thatʼs crazy! Thatʼs way too long!
【A】: But Bob really enjoyed himself last year, and he learned so much!
【B】: Well, I guess youʼre right. Letʼs go with that plan then. Book it now before I
change my mind!
Question: How much will Bobʼs summer camp cost this year?

This is the end of the listening test.
これで、問題を聞く部分はすべて終わりです。
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