Why does Naomi mention arguing about doing the dishes?
Analyze and Evaluate Information in Spoken English · TELPAS Grades 8–9 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.
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Morning Announcements
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Naomi: Good morning, Bulldogs. This is Naomi Brooks with today's announcements. The Debate Club is looking for new members, and you don't need any experience to join. Meetings are Tuesdays after school in Room 108 with Mr. Tran. Our first tournament isn't until November, so there's plenty of time to learn.
Naomi: If you've ever argued with your family about whose turn it is to do the dishes, and won, you might be a natural.
Naomi: Also, yearbook photos are this Thursday. If you miss them, the only makeup day is October 30, and there will not be another one.
The question
Choose the best answer.
Why does Naomi mention arguing about doing the dishes?
- To explain the topic of the first tournament
- To remind students to help their families at home
- To show that debate is mostly about chores
- To make the club sound fun and easy to tryCorrect answer
Why “To make the club sound fun and easy to try” is correct
This question asks about a speaker's purpose. Naomi uses a funny, familiar example to suggest that anyone who can win an argument at home might be good at debate. Recognizing a light, persuasive tone is part of analyzing spoken English.
Why the other answers are wrong
- To explain the topic of the first tournament — She does not say what the tournament topics are.
- To remind students to help their families at home — She is not giving advice about chores.
- To show that debate is mostly about chores — The dishes example is a joke, not a description of debate.
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