Socializing and parties
Syllabus topic 5: Socializing and parties
A short listening passage with three questions on details, meaning and the speaker's perspective. Original educational audio with synthesised voices.
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What was his earlier priority?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: Impressing others
He wanted to sound interesting through prepared stories.
What problem did his friend identify?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: He did not follow up on others' remarks
He failed to develop what other people said.
How did the recent conversation differ?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: It was more responsive and engaging
He responded to another person's interest rather than performing a story.
What was his earlier priority?
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Correct answer: Impressing others
He wanted to sound interesting through prepared stories.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: He did not follow up on others' remarks
He failed to develop what other people said.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: It was more responsive and engaging
He responded to another person's interest rather than performing a story.
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