Words out of context Words that could be in context: group, meeting Word out of context: outdoors Words that could be in context: man, coffee Word out of context: pouring Words that cou
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ANSWER KEY
LISTENING COMPREHENSION
PRACTICE
Part I: PICTURE
Exercise 1: Steps for Analyzing Photographs (page 23)
Common Trap Practice
Similar sounds
The cup is on the table
A plant is in front of the window
The man who is standing has a pen in his pocket
There are two women sitting
Both men are wearing ties
Prepositions
The cups are next to or beside the papers
They’re working behind the table
The papers are spread on top of the table
The man in the white shirt is standing behind the man sitting down
A man is holding a coffee cup in his right hand
Words out of context
Words that could be in context: group, meeting Word out of context: outdoors
Words that could be in context: man, coffee Word out of context: pouring
Words that could be in context: map, wall Word out of context: looking
Words that could be in context: meet, plan Phrase out of context: planning to meet in the future Words that could be in context: wearing, glasses Word out of context: Everyone
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NOUNS
attendant
luggage
Step 3
VERBS
Step 4
LOCATIONS
The lights are on the ceiling
Step 5
FACTS
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Step 6
INTERPRETATIONS
The woman with the white blouse is nervous
The woman at the end of the line 1s traveling alone
The agents will weigh the man’s luggage
The man at the front of the line is choosing a seat
The ropes divide the different flights
It is rush hour
Common Trap Practice
Similar sounds
1 They’re waiting to check in
2 They're standing on the floor
3 They re checking in for the flight
4 He's carrying a bag
5 The travelers are in line
Prepositions
1 The ticket agents are behind the counter
2 Amanis standing in front of the counter
3 The last woman in line has a large suitcase beside her
4 The direction signs are up above
5 The two agents are working next to each other
Words out of context
1 Words that could be in context: bags
Words out of context: conveyor belt
2 Words that could be in context: passengers, plane
Words out of context: boarding
3 Words that could be in context: bags
Words out of context: weighing
4 Words that could be in context: security officers, suitcases
Words out of context: opening
5 Words that could be in context: agents
Words out of context: taking a break
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Step 2
NOUNS
people building walkway reflection | coat of arms vent
Step 3
VERBS
Step 4
LOCATIONS
The people are on the platform
The train is at the station
The people are walking beside the train
The train's logo is to the right of the door
The hats are on the people’s heads
The white shoes are on the woman's feet
The building is behind the train
Step 5
FACTS
The sun is shining
The woman at the front has a wrinkled coat
The train is in Connecticut
All of the people are wearing hats
The women are carrying purses
The door of the commuter train 1s open
The people are leaving the station
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Step 6
INTERPRETATIONS
The people are commuting to work
The people live in Connecticut
The woman is walking ahead of her friends
The people don’t know each other
The train ts picking up commuters
There is nobody waiting for the train
Common Trap Practice
Similar sounds
The passengers are getting off the train
The train is on the platform |
They’re all carrying bags
They’re getting off the train
The riders are on the platform
Prepositions
The three are walking beside the train
The riders are getting off the train
The passengers are walking on the platform
The woman in the white coat is in front of the others
The woman in the black coat is closest to the door
Words out of context
1 Words that could be in context: passengers, bags, train
Words out of context: putting their bags on
2 Words that could be in context: riders, getting off
Words out of context: horses
3 Words that could be in context: travelers, journey
Words out of context: starting
4 Words that could be in context: rail users
Words out of context: buying their tickets
Words out of context: waiting to arrive
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glasses stethoscope trash can | wastebasket | garbage can | garbage bag
desk calendar| scissors cabinets cupboards |soap dispenser| paper towel
dispenser
Step 3
VERBS
Step 4
LOCATIONS
The wastebasket is beside the cabinet
The stethoscope ts on the desk
The soap dispenser is above the sink
The doctor is behind the desk
The paper towel rack is above the trash can
The telephone is on the desk
The thermometer is on the wall
Step 5
FACTS
The doctor is talking on the telephone
The physician is wearing glasses
The doctor’s office is tidy
The water is turned off
A towel is hanging on a holder
The cabinets are closed
The doctor is wearing a white jacket
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Step 6
INTERPRETATIONS
The doctor is talking to a patient
The doctor ts ordering something from the pharmacy
The doctor is taking an important call
There are no patients in the office
The doctor is taking a break
The physician is doing some paperwork
It is the beginning of the day
Common Trap Practice
Similar sounds
1 The woman is talking on the phone
2 She’s writing at work
3 The doctor is wearing white
4 She’s phoning some of her patients
5 She's writing with a pen in her notebook
Prepositions
1 She’s sitting behind her desk
2 The sink is behind her
3 There are cabinets behind the doctor
4 The waste can is next to the cabinet
5 Her stethoscope is on the desk
Words out of context
Words out of context: seeing
Words out of context: open
Words out of context: water is running
4 Words that could be in context: glasses
Words out of context: cleaning
Words out of context: taking
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NOUNS
quarters
pillow sham | comforter bars headboard | coffee table arm rest
Step 3
VERBS
Step 4
LOCATIONS
The table is in between the chairs The telephone is behind the beds
The beds are beside each other
The blinds are on the windows
A light is hanging from the ceiling
A lamp is beside the telephone
The pillows are at the top of the beds
Step 5
FACTS
The room ts vacant
There are two beds in the room
There are trees outside
There is a lamp on a shelf
The sun is shining in the room
The blinds are open
There are pillows on the beds
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Step 6
INTERPRETATIONS
The guests are out for the day
The ceilings are very high
The beds are queen size
There is a jar of candy on the table
The beds are comfortable
Housekeeping has just tidied up
The hotel is expensive
Common Trap Practice
Similar sounds
The chairs are in front of the windows
The pillows are on the bed
The table is in between the chairs
The chairs and table are by the window
The garden is beyond the window
Prepositions |
The chairs are in front of the beds
The pillows are on top of the beds
A table is in between the chairs
The beds are beside each other
A lamp is above the bed
Words out of context
1 Words that could be in context: bed is very neat
Words out of context: flower
2 Words that could be in context: table between the chairs
Words out of context: lamp
3 Words that could be in context: hotel room
Words out of context: very dark
4 Words that could be in context: housekeeping staff, room
Words out of context: is cleaning
5 Words that could be in context: cover, windows
Words out of context: curtains
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Step 2
NOUNS
woman
Step 3
VERBS
Step 4
LOCATIONS
The suitcase 1s in between the man and woman
The people are out front of the hotel
The revolving doors are behind the people
A woman is standing behind the glass
The bellhop has buttons on the front of his coat
The woman is carrying a purse on her arm
The woman has sunglasses on her head
Step 5
FACTS
The doorman is helping the woman
The woman has one piece of luggage
The woman is wearing a white suit
The man is wearing a uniform
The man is wearing a hat
The man has buttons on his coat
The people are standing on the sidewalk