<b>Question 1</b>

options_q:How do you know that Ms. Weaver is talking about the past?

audio:q.1.27.1.mp3

options:1
optx:She uses past tense verbs.
opt:Ms. Weaver says the word "before."
opt:She says the words "last year."
opt:Ms. Weaver uses the present continuous.
options_end

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<b>Question 2</b>

options_q:Why does Dr. Bennett say, "This is Dr. Bennett. How can I help you?"

audio:q.1.27.2.mp3

options:2
opt:She does not want to talk to anyone.
opt:Dr. Bennett knows that Anna is sick.
optx:She does not know who is calling.
opt:Dr. Bennett is asking Anna for help.
options_end

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<b>Question 3</b>

options_q:What does Anna say?

audio:q.1.27.3.mp3

options:3
opt:Anna waited in the morning.
optx:She painted for hours.
opt:Anna picked wildflowers.
opt:She painted some flowers.
options_end

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<b>Question 4</b>

options_q:What strategy is Dr. Bennett using?

audio:q.1.27.4.mp3

options:4
opt:Dr. Bennett is predicting.
opt:She is rehearsing a conversation.
optx:Dr. Bennett is analyzing information.
opt:She is summarizing.
options_end

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<b>Question 5</b>

options_q:Why does Dr. Bennett say, "Excuse me"?

audio:q.1.27.5.mp3

options:5
opt:Dr. Bennett cannot hear Anna.
opt:She has another patient.
opt:Dr. Bennett does not like Anna.
optx:She wants a chance to speak.
options_end