Words that could be in context: her suitcase Words out of context: packing 2.. Words that could be in context: doorman, her bag Words out of context: opening 3.. Words that could be in
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The woman is arriving at the hotel
The woman is going home
The woman is a tourist
The woman is on a business trip
The bellhop expects a tip
The woman is waiting for a taxi
Common Trap Practice
Similar sounds
He’s picking up her bag
He’s bending over
She’s standing in front of the door
She’s wearing a white suit
He’s picking up the bag
Prepositions
The suitcase is in front of the woman
They’re standing outside the lobby of the hotel
There’s a revolving door behind them
The doorman is stepping toward the bag
The woman is looking down at her suitcase
Words out of context
1 Words that could be in context: her suitcase
Words out of context: packing
2 Words that could be in context: doorman, her bag
Words out of context: opening
3 Words that could be in context: bag for her flight
Words out of context: checking
4 Words that could be in context: bellman, suitcase
Words out of context: putting, on the bed
5 Words that could be in context: guest, suitcase
Words out of context: weighing
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NOUNS
Step 3
VERBS
Step 4
LOCATIONS
The woman is to the right of the men
The mugs are in front of the binders
The people are sitting at the table
The picture is on the wall
The papers are in the middle of the table
The frame is around the picture
The scarf is around the woman's neck
Step 5
FACTS
There are three people at the meeting
The woman is wearing a scarf
The men are both wearing ties
There are three mugs on the table
The men are looking at the woman
The man in the middle is smiling
There are two binders on the table
ANSWER KEY / LISTENING COMPREHENSION PRACTICE 333
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The men are interviewing the woman
The woman is a new employee
The woman ts a client
They are preparing for a presentation
They are co-workers
The woman is speaking to her colleagues
Common Trap Practice
Similar sounds
1 Three people are at the table
2 Three workers are meeting
3 The picture is on the wall
4 Both men are wearing ties
5 The woman is wearing a scarf
Prepositions |
1 They’re sitting at a table
2 The coffee cups are above the papers
3 The notebooks are on the table
4 Awoman is to the right of the men
5 The picture is on the wall
Words out of context
1 Words that could be in context: meeting
Words out of context: for lunch
2 Words that could be in context: coffee
Words out of context: making
3 Words that could be in context: notebooks
Words out of context: writing
4 Words that could be in context: paper
Words out of context: ordering —
5 Words that could be in context: coffee cups
Words out of context: washing
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NOUNS_
steel framework voltage power line | power plant | transformers
Step 3
VERBS
Step 4
LOCATIONS
The men are standing beside each other
The workers are underneath the electrical wires
The wires are hanging from the towers
The hard hats are on the men’s heads
The men are outside
The workers are at an electrical site
One of the men has his hand in his pocket
Step 5
FACTS
The men are wearing hard hats
There are a lot of towers at the site
The men are discussing the towers
The men are working outside
The men work together
The electrical site is large
The towers are taller than the workers
ANSWER KEY / LISTENING COMPREHENSION PRACTICE 335
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There is a wire down
This is a routine check -
It is a dangerous area
The men are worried about something
The workers are investigating a problem
One of the towers is broken
Common Trap Practice
Similar sounds
1 The men are having an inspection
2 They’re looking at the electric tower
3 The technicians are wearing hard hats
4 The workers are looking into the wiring
5 Aman has his hand in his pocket
Prepositions
1 They’re standing beside a tower
2 They’re walking under the wire
3 There’s a tower in front of them
4 The technicians are close to the electrical towers
5 The workers are beside one another
Words out of context
1 Words that could be in context: electrical, broken
Words out of context: lamp
2 Words that could be in context: high wire
Words out of context: walking on
3 Words that could be in context: rewired
Words out of context: home
4 Words that could be in context: equipment
Words out of context: unplugged
5 Words that could be in context: electric towers
Words out of context: are being removed
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Step 2
NOUNS
grapes cantaloupe | serving tray man men suit
Step 3
VERBS
Step 4
LOCATIONS
The fruit is on a serving tray
The cook is behind the buffet
The pan is in the cook’s hands
The customer is in front of the chef
The hat is on the cook's head
The sneeze guard is in between the cook and the man
The grapes are in between the slices of melon
Step 5
FACTS
The chef is preparing something
The customer is wearing a suit
The food ts protected by a shield
The buffet is self-serve
The chef is wearing a hat
The chef is holding a frying pan
The men are smiling
ANSWER KEY / LISTENING COMPREHENSION PRACTICE 337
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This is a cafeteria
The man is a regular customer
The chef enjoys his job
The customer is on his lunch break
The man is choosing his lunch
The man is waiting for an omelet
The man is choosing his breakfast
VP
Common Trap Practice
Similar sounds
The chef is holding a pan
The kitchen is very small
The customer is looking at the cook
He’s choosing his food
The chef is looking at the diner
Prepositions
The food is under the sneeze-guard
The heat lamps are above the food trays
The diner is standing in front of the food bar
The chef is in front of the stove
The food is on the serving trays
Words out of context
1 Words that could be in context: chef, fruit
Words out of context: cutting
Words that could be in context: serving, customer
Words out of context: waiter
Words that could be in context: diner is choosing food
Words out of context: menu
Words that could be in context: cook, omelet
Words out of context: eating
Words that could be in context: serving dishes
Words out of context: empty
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Step 2
NOUNS
Step 3
VERBS
Step 4
LOCATIONS
The guest’s hands are in the air
The man is to the right of the female clerk
The nametag is on the clerk's jacket
The sign is behind the workers
The people are in the lobby
The guest has a watch on her wrist
Step 5
FACTS
The customer is at the front desk
The guest is talking to the clerks
The female clerk is holding a binder
The man is wearing a jacket and tie
The guest is wearing a striped skirt
The women are both wearing earrings
The female clerk is wearing a nametag
ANSWER KEY / LISTENING COMPREHENSION PRACTICE 9339
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The female clerk is upset
The guest 1s complaining
The guest is requesting something
The man ts the hotel manager
The hotel has no vacancy
The guest is married
Common Trap Practice
Similar sounds
1 The woman is talking to the clerks at the hotel
2 The woman on the left is holding a notebook
3 The man is clasping his hands together
4 The clerks are at the counter
5 The guest is at the front desk
Prepositions
1 The man and woman are behind the counter
2 Both clerks are holding their hands in front of themselves
3 The hotel guest is standing in front of the desk
4 The hotel workers are facing the guest
5 All three are inside the hotel
Words out of context
1 Words that could be in context: front desk clerk, listening to the guest
Words out of context: sing
Words that could be in context: female clerk, nametag
Words out of context: holding
Words that could be in context: clerk, talking to her colleague
Words out of context: file
Words that could be in context: hotel, helping a guest
Words out of context: housekeeper
Words that could be in context: wearing a dark jacket
Words out of context: everyone
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Step 2
NOUNS |
Step 3
VERBS
Step 4
LOCATIONS
The backpack 1s on top of the chatr
The potted plants are on the balcony
A tree is beside the staircase
The waiter is beside the man who ts ordering
The glass is on top of the table
The people are sitting at the tables
Step 5
FACTS
The server is taking an order
A man ts ordering from the menu
People are walking down the steps
The building ts white
The people are sitting in the plaza
The entrance of the building is an arch
There are several empty tables and chairs