TELPAS Practice

TELPAS listening practice questions for 6th and 7th grade

Short spoken directions, conversations, announcements and lessons, each followed by questions. A written transcript is available under each passage.

These 22 questions are grouped by task type, one group at a time. Answer a question to see whether it was right and why. Nothing is timed and nothing is recorded.

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Understand Spoken Words and Language Structures

Reporting category 1: follow spoken directions and understand words and phrases as they are used in speech. On the real test some of these ask the student to click on a picture.

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Lab Goggles

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Ms. Villarreal: Before we start the lab, everyone needs goggles. Take a pair from the box on the back counter, not the ones in the plastic bags by the sink. Those still need to be cleaned.

Question 1 of 5

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Which goggles should the students use?

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A Garden Tool

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This tool has a long wooden handle and a flat metal blade at the bottom. To dig a hole for a tree, you press the blade into the ground with your foot and then lift the dirt out.

Question 2 of 5

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Which tool is being described?

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Map Directions

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Mr. Haddad: Find Lubbock on your map of Texas. Draw a circle around it. Then draw a small star just below the circle. Be careful: the star goes underneath the circle, not inside it.

Question 3 of 5

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Which picture shows what Mr. Haddad asked for?

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The Science Poster

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Alondra: Marcus, did you finish your part of the science poster?

Marcus: Not yet. I've had a lot on my plate this week. Band practice ran late every day, and then there was the math test on Wednesday.

Alondra: Okay. Can you have it done by Monday?

Marcus: Yes, I'll work on it this weekend.

Question 4 of 5

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What does Marcus mean when he says, "I've had a lot on my plate this week"?

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Essay Reminder

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Ms. Kaur: Remember, your essay is due on Friday. Please don't wait until the last minute. Start your outline tonight, so you're not scrambling on Thursday night to write the whole thing.

Question 5 of 5

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What does Ms. Kaur mean by "scrambling"?

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Understand Spoken Words and Language Structures

  1. Which goggles should the students use?
  2. Which tool is being described?
  3. Which picture shows what Mr. Haddad asked for?
  4. What does Marcus mean when he says, "I've had a lot on my plate this week"?
  5. What does Ms. Kaur mean by "scrambling"?

Basic Understanding of Spoken English

  1. What part of the presentation will Kofi do?
  2. Why does Itzel suggest watering the yard early in the morning?
  3. Where should students bring their cans?
  4. According to Mr. Fuentes, what mainly formed Palo Duro Canyon?
  5. What will the class do tomorrow?
  6. What is Rosa's main reason for wanting the rule?
  7. What did Samira's father do to find the dog's owner?
  8. When will Deshawn most likely take the quiz?
  9. What does Ms. Ibarra say about the words with stars?
  10. What happened near the San Jacinto River?

Analyze and Evaluate Information in Spoken English

  1. Why does Kofi plan to talk to Coach Bryant?
  2. Why does Ms. Treviño mention peanut butter, beans, and fruit?
  3. Why does Mr. Fuentes say the canyon walls are "like a history book"?
  4. How does Ethan respond to Rosa's argument?
  5. Which statement would Rosa and Ethan most likely both agree with?
  6. Why was Samira quiet for a long time at the end?
  7. Why does Ms. Ramírez say that "declaring independence and winning it are two very…

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This is an independent study resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Texas Education Agency or the official TELPAS program. All questions here are original practice material written to match the published test design.