After You Listen

Comprehension – Strategy 2: Recognizing Meaning from Direct and Indirect Clues

1.

Choose one. What is Gilles and Claire’s relationship?

  1. They are long-time friends.
  2. They are colleagues.
  3. They are acquaintances.
  4. They are dating.

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2.

Choose one. What is Gilles and Roshan’s relationship?

  1. Boss and apprentice
  2. Friends
  3. Colleagues
  4. Former teacher and student

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3.

Choose two. What does Claire do?

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  1. She is an event organizer.
  2. She owns a campground.
  3. She is a teacher.
  4. She is a folk musician.

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4.

Choose all that are true. We know that Roshan is good at music because

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  1. Roshan won a prize
  2. Roshan can compose music
  3. Gilles says Roshan has natural talent
  4. Roshan listens to folk music

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5.

Choose one. Gilles wants Roshan to call him

  1. Gilles
  2. Mr. Doucette
  3. Gillian
  4. Teacher

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6.

Choose one. Gilles says, “Your parents must be so proud of you.” Roshan doesn’t say anything because

  1. He agrees
  2. He disagrees
  3. He can’t remember Claire's name
  4. He’s distracted

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7.

Choose one. To end the conversation, Roshan says,

  1. “Actually, he’s waiting for me in the truck. The line for the drive thru was insane, so I’m supposed to get the coffee.”
  2. “I’m so embarrassed; I can’t remember your name.”
  3. “Oh, well, I dunno … I haven’t played in ages, and I’m pretty busy with work.”
  4. “Wow. What a coincidence. Twice in one week.”

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8.

Choose two. What does Claire want Roshan to do?

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  1. Volunteer at the folk festival
  2. Go to the folk festival’s Spacebook page
  3. Join Spacebook
  4. Apologize for forgetting her name

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9.

Choose one. For Roshan, what’s the best way to describe the feeling of this conversation?

  1. Very familiar and very friendly
  2. Awkward
  3. Formal and unfriendly
  4. Grateful

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10.

Choose two. Why is Gilles annoyed in this conversation?

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  1. Claire wants to call him Gil.
  2. Roshan won’t volunteer at the festival.
  3. The cashier mispronounces Gilles’ name.
  4. Gilles’ coffee is taking a long time.

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