LISTENING MATERIAL

Easy Round (transcription)

Virgie: Oh my God, there are so many cars here, which one should I choose?
Joy Angelica: How about that black Honda over there?
Virgie: The car is okay, but I don’t like the color, black looks kind of gloomy.
Joy Angelica: What do you think of that red Audi? It seems terrific.
Virgie: Of course, it is terrific, but I’m afraid I cannot afford it. It is too expensive.
Joy Angelica: Oh, look over there I bet you will like that one.
Virgie: Which one?
Joy Angelica: That white Toyota over there, looks bright and graceful.
Virgie: Yeah, you are right. Let’s have a test drive first.

Questions:
1. Where do you think the setting of the conversation?
a. at home b. at the market c. car display
2. Who is interested to buy a car?
a. Virgie b. Joy Angelica c. no one
3. What was the color of the car first suggested by Joy Angelica?
a. purple b. white c. black
4. What was the brand of the car that they both find attractive?
a. Toyota b. BMW C. Audi
5. In the end, what did they decide to do?
a. They decided to look for another car.
b. They decided to buy the car.
c. They decided to have a test drive first.

Average Round (transcription)

Joy Angelica: What’s the matter Virgie? You look worried.
Virgie: I just got my grades back and my General Weighted Average is pretty low.
Joy Angelica: I’m sorry to hear that. But it’s only the first semester. You still have time to
do something about it.
Virgie: What do you think I should do about my low GWA?
Joy Angelica: Well, why do you think your GWA is low?
Virgie: I guess I didn’t go to class enough. I skipped a lot of classes because of my
health and personal issues. And, I didn’t get to hear about what was taught in class.
Joy Angelica: Then, I suggest you start by going to class regularly. So you won't miss
lectures and a chance to ask questions and listen to the Q&A of other students. And you
also won’t look bad in the eyes of your professor. And you ought to take care of your
health.
Virgie: I think I should exercise more too. I haven’t been working out much lately.
Joy Angelica: absolutely. It’s a good idea. You should at least work out 3 to 4 times a
week. But don’t overdo it. You might injure yourself.
Virgie: Got it. Thanks for the advice.
Joy Angelica: I would also suggest you do a study review once a week. Reviewing your
notes weekly will help you gradually memorize things.
Virgie: That’s a very good idea. So, next semester I will put more effort into my work,
review my notes and stay healthy!
Joy Angelica: If you do that, you’ll be able to raise your GWA next semester.
Virgie: Thank you so much for all your advice.
Joy Angelica: Don’t mention it. We’re friends.

Questions:
1. What did the two friends talk about?
a. They were talking about how to get high scores in the coming exam.
b. They were talking about how to cope with Virgie’s low grades.
c. They were talking about how to become healthy and beautiful.
2. According to Joy Angelica how many times a week should Virgie go for work out?
a. 3-4 times b. 4-5 times c. 5-6 times
3. What will help Virgie to gradually memorize the lessons?
a. by taking notes
b. by reviewing her notes
c. by taking Memo PLus
4. What happened to Virgie's General Weighted Average?
a. Virgie got a very high General Weighted Average
b. Virgie got a low General Weighted Average
c. Virgie did not reach the passing rate
5. What is the reason why Virgie always skipped a lot of classes?
a. because Virgie hates the teacher
b. because Virgie finds the lessons boring
c. because of Virgie’s health and personal issues.

Hard Round (transcription)

Virgie: Hey! That truck just ran a red light and hit that bus!
Joy Angelica: Oh no! That’s bad. Is anyone hurt?
Virgie: Nobody knows that yet… I should call 911…
Hello? I’d like to report an accident near the Public Market on Marfori Street. It looks like
a man who was probably the truck driver is hurt. Yes, it just happened 2 minutes back.
Thank you. Bye.
Joy Angelica: Good that you called. What did they say?
Virgie: I told them about the location. They assured me that an ambulance will come
here very soon.
Joy Angelica: Good that they’re here. I hope the driver is okay.
Virgie: I know. Hope everyone is fine. We should wait until the ambulance arrives.
Joy Angelica: Absolutely.

Questions:
1. What was the atmosphere of the setting?
a. happy b. lonely c. worried
2. What was happening in the story?
a. The boy got an accident.
b. Virgie witnessed an accident.
c. Joy Angelica helped carry the victims.
3. Where did the accident happen?
a. near the public Market on Marfori street
b. near the public Market on Mabini street
c. near the public market on Quirino street
4. How many civilians got hurt in the accident?
a. 10 civilians
b. 15 civilians
c. did not mention
5. What happened to the bus driver?
a. unconscious
b. died
c. did not mention

PREPARED BY:

JOY ANGELICA C. CANDA

and
VIRGIE C. ANSELMO