Why does Ms. Anderson ask students to bring a parent or guardian?
Basic Understanding of Spoken English · TELPAS Grades 10–12 listening. The correct answer, and the reasoning behind it.
Reporting category 2: understand the main points and important details of spoken stories and informational passages, about everyday life and school subjects.
Listen to the announcement. Then answer the questions.
A Morning Announcement
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Ms. Anderson: Good morning, seniors. This is Ms. Anderson from the counseling office.
Ms. Anderson: Next Tuesday at six p.m., we're holding a Financial Aid Night in the library. Representatives from two local colleges will explain how to apply for grants and scholarships, and they'll stay afterward to answer questions one-on-one.
Ms. Anderson: Please bring a parent or guardian with you. Many of the forms ask for information about your family's income, and it's much easier to fill them out when the person who has that information is sitting right next to you.
Ms. Anderson: Spanish and Vietnamese interpreters will be available. If your family needs a different language, stop by the counseling office by Friday so we can try to arrange one.
The question
Choose the best answer.
Why does Ms. Anderson ask students to bring a parent or guardian?
- Parents must sign in before students can enter the library.
- The forms ask about family income, which parents know.Correct answer
- Only parents are allowed to ask questions one-on-one.
- The colleges want to meet every family before admission.
Why “The forms ask about family income, which parents know.” is correct
This tests listening for a stated reason. The speaker explains that forms ask about family income and it is easier when 'the person who has that information' is there. The correct answer restates that reason in different words.
Why the other answers are wrong
- Parents must sign in before students can enter the library. — The announcement does not mention signing in.
- Only parents are allowed to ask questions one-on-one. — The representatives will answer questions; nothing limits this to parents.
- The colleges want to meet every family before admission. — Admission is not the topic, and the speaker gives a different reason.
Practice more of this
More listening practice for Grades 10–12, or see the TELPAS practice test for 10th–12th grade.
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