Why does Coach Salinas say, "You do not have to be fast to join"?
Analyze and Evaluate Information in Spoken English · TELPAS Grades 4–5 listening. The correct answer, and the reasoning behind it.
Reporting category 3: make inferences from what was said, and work out a speaker's purpose, opinion, or what will happen next.
Listen to the announcement. Then answer the questions.
Running Club
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Coach Salinas: Hi, everyone, this is Coach Salinas. Our after-school running club starts again next week. We will meet every Tuesday and Thursday, from three-thirty to four-thirty, on the track behind the gym.
Coach Salinas: You do not have to be fast to join. We will build up a little at a time, and by the end of the semester, the goal is for everyone to run a full mile without stopping.
Coach Salinas: Before your first practice, you need to return the green permission form, signed by a parent. You can pick one up in the front office. And please wear running shoes, not sandals or boots. That rule keeps your feet safe on the track.
The question
Choose the best answer.
Why does Coach Salinas say, "You do not have to be fast to join"?
- He wants all students to feel welcome.Correct answer
- The fastest runners are in another club.
- The track is too short for racing.
- Students will only walk at practice.
Why “He wants all students to feel welcome.” is correct
This asks why a speaker says something. Right after that sentence, Coach Salinas explains that runners will "build up a little at a time" toward a mile. Together, these tell students that the club is for beginners as well as fast runners, so he is encouraging everyone to come.
Why the other answers are wrong
- The fastest runners are in another club. — He never mentions another club.
- The track is too short for racing. — Nothing is said about the size of the track.
- Students will only walk at practice. — He says the goal is to run a full mile, so students will not only walk.
Practice more of this
More listening practice for Grades 4–5, or see the TELPAS practice test for 4th and 5th grade.
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