Listening answers with explanations

Multilevel · Part 5 · Multilevel Practice Test 21

Part 5: Listening answers

Answers to questions 24–29 (6 in all), each with why it is right.

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Answers 24–29

  1. 24

    Many parents ...

    A: don’t have the time or knowledge to help with their children’s homework. Multiple choice

    The option paraphrases “neither the time nor the knowledge” as not having the time or knowledge to help.

    “they might want to support their children with their homework, but have neither the time nor the knowledge to do so.”
  2. 25

    The app ...

    C: is for students who want to find a tutor. Multiple choice

    The app connects students with tutors, matching the option that students use it to find a tutor.

    “Students can search a database of pre-approved tutors and sign up for live online support.”
  3. 26

    Chris cannot attend to the study group because ...

    C: he has a task. Multiple choice

    Chris says he has an assignment, which is a task, so he cannot attend the study group.

    “I have an assignment and then I'm too busy”
  4. 27

    They agreed to meet ...

    A: in the library Multiple choice

    The key gives the library as the answer, and the group discusses whether they can meet there. However, they then suggest the study hall, and the conversation says it sounds good.

    “We can't meet here in the library.”
  5. 28

    What has made Clara check on Ben?

    B: He’s missed a few classes. Multiple choice

    Clara checks on Ben because she has not seen him in class for some time, meaning he has missed a few classes.

    “I haven't seen you in class for a while.”
  6. 29

    What is the main way Ben’s anxiety is affecting normal life?

    C: He doesn’t want to go out. Multiple choice

    Ben says his anxiety makes him dread going outside, showing its main effect on his normal life.

    “I'm starting to dread going outside.”

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