Listening · Conversation
Joining the Choir
Listening · Conversation
Listening Test
This task is designed to measure your ability to understand a short conversation between two speakers on topics related to campus life.
In this exercise, you'll listen to a short conversation and then answer multiple-choice questions about what you heard.
- Each question is worth 1 point. There are 3 questions about this conversation.
- The conversation plays only once — listen carefully.
- After the conversation, you'll have 30 seconds per question. The exercise auto-advances when the timer hits zero.
- You can replay the audio and review the transcript only on the result screen.
Joining the Choir
Listen to the conversation and answer the questions
Audio
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Woman: I'm thinking of joining the choir, but I'm nervous about the audition.
Man: Don't be. It's pretty relaxed. They just want to hear your range.
Woman: Do I need to prepare a whole song?
Man: Just a short piece you're comfortable with. A minute is plenty.
Woman: That's less scary than I imagined.
Man: Honestly, they're more interested in enthusiasm than perfection.
Woman: Okay, you've convinced me. When are auditions?
Man: Thursday evening. I'll come along for support if you like.
Question 1
What is the woman nervous about?
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Answer: A choir audition
Question 2
What does the man say she needs to prepare?
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Answer: A short piece she's comfortable with
Question 3
What does the man offer to do?
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Answer: Come along for support
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