Listening Comprehension Test 160228-avalanche-sisters_1.mp3

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1.

Although they were adopted by two different families, the two sisters never lost touch with each other.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement mentions that the two sisters never lost touch with each other, implying that they maintained contact throughout their lives. However, the correct answer is False. This suggests that despite being adopted by different families, the sisters did lose touch with each other at some point.

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2.

Tick the title that best fits the story.
- A.
  
  Blood is Thicker Than Water.
- B.
  
  DNA Test Saves Sisters from Death.
- C.
  
  The Deadliest Volcanic Disaster.
Correct Answer
A. Blood is Thicker Than Water.

Explanation
The title "Blood is Thicker Than Water" best fits the story because it suggests a theme of family loyalty and the importance of familial bonds. This title implies that the story may revolve around the strong connection between family members and the sacrifices they are willing to make for each other. It could also suggest a story about the power of love and support within a family, highlighting the idea that family relationships are stronger and more significant than any other.

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3.

The DNA test helped diagnose a disease both sisters had.
- A.
  
  False
- B.
  
  True
Correct Answer
A. False

Explanation
The statement implies that both sisters had a disease, and the DNA test helped diagnose it. However, the correct answer is false because the statement does not provide any information about whether or not the sisters had a disease. It only states that the DNA test helped diagnose a disease, but it does not specify if both sisters had it. Therefore, we cannot conclude that both sisters had the disease based on the given statement.

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4.

Jacqueline was apprehending the moment she would meet her sister.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The given statement suggests that Jacqueline was expecting or anticipating the moment when she would meet her sister. This implies that she was looking forward to the meeting and possibly feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. Therefore, the correct answer is True.

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5.

Fill in the blanks with four words you hear. The hot, molten lava from the volcano ________ nearby________ and caused four massive________. These killed more than 20,000 of Armero's 29,000 ________.

Correct Answer
melted
glaciers
mudslides
inhabitants

Explanation
The hot, molten lava from the volcano melted nearby glaciers and caused four massive mudslides. These killed more than 20,000 of Armero's 29,000 inhabitants.

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What does the following statement express? Choose the right function. I have to catch up with 30 years of her life.
- A.
  
  Permission
- B.
  
  Possibilty
- C.
  
  Obligation
Correct Answer
C. Obligation

Explanation
The statement "I have to catch up with 30 years of her life" expresses an obligation. The speaker feels a sense of duty or responsibility to catch up with someone's life, indicating that it is something they must do rather than something they have the option to do.

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7.

How old were the two sisters when the disaster hit their town? -Jacqueline was ________ - Lorena was ________

Correct Answer
3,three,three years old
9,,nine,nine years old

Explanation
The question asks about the age of the two sisters when the disaster hit their town. Based on the given answer, Jacqueline was three years old and Lorena was nine years old at that time.

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8.

The 1902 Mount Pelee eruption in the Caribbean was the deadliest.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The 1902 Mount Pelee eruption in the Caribbean was indeed the deadliest. This volcanic eruption occurred in Martinique and resulted in the death of approximately 30,000 people. The eruption was extremely powerful, releasing a pyroclastic flow that completely destroyed the town of Saint-Pierre and its inhabitants. The event serves as a tragic reminder of the destructive potential of volcanic eruptions and the importance of being prepared for such natural disasters.

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Jacqueline was apprehending the moment she would meet her sister.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The given statement is true. It states that Jacqueline was apprehending the moment she would meet her sister. This implies that Jacqueline was feeling anxious or nervous about the upcoming meeting with her sister.

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Listening Comprehension Test 160228-avalanche-sisters_1.Mp3

Although they were adopted by two different families, the two sisters never lost touch with each other.

Tick the title that best fits the story.

The DNA test helped diagnose a disease both sisters had.

Jacqueline was apprehending the moment she would meet her sister.

Fill in the blanks with four words you hear. The hot, molten lava from the volcano nearby and caused four massive. These killed more than 20,000 of Armero's 29,000 .

What does the following statement express? Choose the right function. I have to catch up with 30 years of her life.

How old were the two sisters when the disaster hit their town? -Jacqueline was - Lorena was

The 1902 Mount Pelee eruption in the Caribbean was the deadliest.

Jacqueline was apprehending the moment she would meet her sister.

Listening Comprehension Test 160228-avalanche-sisters_1.Mp3

Although they were adopted by two different families, the two sisters never lost touch with each other.

Tick the title that best fits the story.

The DNA test helped diagnose a disease both sisters had.

Jacqueline was apprehending the moment she would meet her sister.

Fill in the blanks with four words you hear. The hot, molten lava from the volcano ________ nearby________ and caused four massive________. These killed more than 20,000 of Armero's 29,000 ________.

What does the following statement express? Choose the right function. I have to catch up with 30 years of her life.

How old were the two sisters when the disaster hit their town? -Jacqueline was ________ - Lorena was ________

The 1902 Mount Pelee eruption in the Caribbean was the deadliest.

Jacqueline was apprehending the moment she would meet her sister.

Fill in the blanks with four words you hear. The hot, molten lava from the volcano nearby and caused four massive. These killed more than 20,000 of Armero's 29,000 .

How old were the two sisters when the disaster hit their town? -Jacqueline was - Lorena was