Where will students have recess today?
Basic Understanding of Spoken English · TELPAS Grade 3 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.
Morning Announcements
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Ms. Johnson: Good morning, Travis Elementary! Today is Wednesday.
Ms. Johnson: It is raining hard this morning, so recess will be inside your classrooms today. Your teachers have board games and puzzles ready.
Ms. Johnson: Third graders, your field trip to the zoo is still on Friday. Please give your signed permission slip to your teacher by Thursday. Without a signed slip, you cannot get on the bus.
Ms. Johnson: Have a great day, and remember to walk in the hallways. The floors may be wet.
The question
Choose the best answer.
Where will students have recess today?
- On the playground
- In the gym
- In the hallways
- In their classroomsCorrect answer
Why “In their classrooms” is correct
This is a detail question. Ms. Johnson says recess will be “inside your classrooms today” because of the rain. Students may expect a gym, which is common, so they need to listen for the exact place.
Why the other answers are wrong
- On the playground — It is raining hard, which is why recess is not outside.
- In the gym — The gym is not mentioned in the announcement.
- In the hallways — The hallways come up only in the reminder to walk carefully.
Practice more of this
More listening practice for Grade 3, or see the TELPAS practice test for 3rd grade.
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