Interactive Listening
Sample Questions & Answers

Study fully annotated Interactive Listening dialogue sequences. Learn the logic behind choosing the correct peer responses and view high-scoring examples of the required concluding written summary.

Testing Tips

Listen very carefully to the first audio because it tells you what the situation is.
Use the hints the system gives you to help choose the next answer.
Save at least 1 minute at the end to write a good summary.
In your summary, clearly explain the problem and the final result.

Scoring Details

Listening: Tests your ability to understand a conversation between two people in an academic setting.
Writing: Evaluates how well you can write a clear summary of what you just heard.
Conversation: Checks if you can choose the right response to continue the conversation.

≤95, Listening

Interactive Listening Practice (Set 001)

Interactive Listening Simulation

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Scenario Background

You are a student in an Introduction to Psychology class. You have several papers due at the same time, so you approach your professor after class to ask for an extension.

1. What class are you taking?

I am taking ____________.

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an Introduction to Psychology class

2. What is your main concern with your assignments?

My main concern is that I ____________.

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have several papers due

3. Who do you ask for help with your concerns?

I ask ____________.

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my professor

4. What do you hope to achieve by talking to this person?

I hope to ____________.

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get an extension

Choose the best response based on the conversation flow.

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Hi! How can I help you?

AHi, Professor. I'm in your Irish language class. I have a question about our next assignment.

BHi Professor, I'm in your Humanities Research class. I had a question about my research project.

CHi, Professor. I wanted to talk to you about the research paper.

DYes, I'm in your Environmental Engineering course. I missed the announcement you made in class today.

EHi, Professor. I'm in your East Asian History class. I have a question about the lecture yesterday.

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Correct: Option C
Hi, Professor. I wanted to talk to you about the research paper.

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Sure, what do you want to know?

AIs there any way I can earn extra credit for it?

BI don't think I have enough resources yet.

CIs there any way I can get an extension on it?

DIs the midterm still scheduled for next week?

EI missed class today, so I didn't hear about it.

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Correct: Option C
Is there any way I can get an extension on it?

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Is there a specific reason that you won't be able to submit it by next Friday?

AI see. I wasn't able to submit my essay on time because of some technology issues, but everything has been resolved now. Will this affect my grade?

BI understand. Since this is a really big project, would it be possible to work with other classmates?

CYes, I already have two papers due next week for other classes. I want to make sure to do a good job on this paper, so I figured I would see if it was possible to have a few more days to work.

DYeah, but those readings are usually pretty short. I'm sure you can finish all of them before our discussion during the next class. Give it a try at least, and if you need more time, you can have an extension.

EThe research paper sounds like a lot of work. Do you have any suggestions on how I can pick a topic and find good sources? Sometimes it's hard for me to know where to start.

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Correct: Option C
Yes, I already have two papers due next week for other classes. I want to make sure to do a good job on this paper, so I figured I would see if it was possible to have a few more days to work.

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How much extra time do you think you'll need?

AI think I could schedule an interview for next Wednesday.

BI think I could get the paper done by the following Monday.

CSorry I'm late! There was a lot of traffic this morning.

DDo you have any suggestions on how to get started?

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Correct: Option B
I think I could get the paper done by the following Monday.

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Ok, a three-day extension sounds reasonable to me, given the circumstances. You can submit your paper on Monday.

AThanks so much, Professor! I really appreciate it.

BOkay, thank you for your advice Professor!

CThanks Professor, I'll definitely try out some of these ideas!

DGreat! Thanks for talking through my idea with me!

EOkay, thank you Professor. I'll revise it and resubmit it.

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Correct: Option A
Thanks so much, Professor! I really appreciate it.

Write a summary of the conversation you just had

You have 75 seconds to write a brief summary of the conversation from Part 2. Make sure you include the main topic, your role, the key problem, and the outcome.

View High-Scoring Summary Example

I spoke with my professor about my research paper because I had two other papers due next week and wanted more time to do a good job. I asked whether I could get an extension, and they asked why I needed it and how long I would need. I said I could finish by Monday, and they agreed to give me a three-day extension, which I really appreciated.

≤95, Listening

Interactive Listening Practice (Set 002)

Interactive Listening Simulation

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Scenario Background

You are having difficulty understanding the material that will be on an upcoming test in your Beginning Hungarian I class, and you need help. You don't want to do poorly on the test, so you're trying to figure out a plan.

1. What class are you struggling with?

I'm struggling with ____________.

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Beginning Hungarian I

2. What are you trying to do to improve your understanding?

I'm trying to ____________.

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figure out a plan

3. What are you worried will happen?

I'm worried I will ____________.

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do poorly on the test

Choose the best response based on the conversation flow.

AHey, do you have a minute? I need to talk to you about something.

BHey, do you have a minute? I need help with interview preparation.

CHey, I'll be done in a few minutes.

DHey, do you have a minute? I need to talk to you about Thermodynamics.

EYeah, I've been trying to, but I'm having a lot of trouble understanding it.

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Correct: Option A
Hey, do you have a minute? I need to talk to you about something.

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Sure, what's up?

AYeah, I've been trying, but I'm still having trouble understanding some of the material.

BI'm having a lot of trouble studying for the upcoming Hungarian test.

CWell, I've been going through the textbook and trying to make sense of all the equations.

DHey, do you have a minute? I need to ask you about the upcoming French test.

EWe have an astronomy test coming up and I'm just not understanding the material.

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Correct: Option B
I'm having a lot of trouble studying for the upcoming Hungarian test.

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Yeah, we've covered a lot of ground, and there's so much vocabulary to memorize.

ADo you think there's any way you could provide a copy of the lecture slides on the course website?

BYeah, I don't want to do poorly on the test, but I'm not even sure where to start.

CYeah, hopefully. I really need to do well on this assignment, or else my grade is going to suffer.

DWell, all of it really. I don't know how any of this is going to be on the test.

EYeah, sure. Let me know if you need any help preparing for your interview, too.

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Correct: Option B
Yeah, I don't want to do poorly on the test, but I'm not even sure where to start.

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Well, have you been going to their review sessions?

AOh, okay. I think I'm starting to understand a little bit better now. Thanks for explaining it to me!

BHow about after our next class tomorrow? We can meet in the library and go over what we've been working on in class.

CNo, I have another class at that time. And there's no time to set up a separate meeting with the professor before this upcoming test.

DHave you talked to the professor? They might be able to help you understand the material better.

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Correct: Option C
No, I have another class at that time. And there's no time to set up a separate meeting with the professor before this upcoming test.

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Yeah, that's true. Maybe you could try studying with a friend who is also taking the class.

AThat's a great idea! Would you maybe want to study together?

BYeah, that's a great idea. I was just about to go to her office myself.

CNo problem. What time do you want to meet?

DThat sounds like a great idea. When is it?

EYeah, sure. Let me see what you're working on.

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Correct: Option A
That's a great idea! Would you maybe want to study together?

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Sure! Let me know when you want to meet and we'll figure out a time.

ANo worries. Thanks for your time!

BThank you, Professor, I appreciate your help!

CGreat, thanks so much for taking a look!

DOkay, thanks for the suggestions! I'll incorporate those ideas.

EGreat, thanks! I'll message you later.

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Correct: Option E
Great, thanks! I'll message you later.

Write a summary of the conversation you just had

You have 75 seconds to write a brief summary of the conversation from Part 2. Make sure you include the main topic, your role, the key problem, and the outcome.

View High-Scoring Summary Example

I told my friend that I was having trouble studying for my upcoming Beginning Hungarian test and did not know where to start. They understood that the class had covered a lot and asked whether I had gone to the review sessions. I explained that I could not attend because of another class. They suggested studying with a friend, so I asked them to study together, and they agreed.

≤95, Listening

Interactive Listening Practice (Set 003)

Interactive Listening Simulation

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Scenario Background

You are trying to decide whether to spend a semester abroad next semester. You run into a friend who studied abroad last year, so you ask them for advice.

1. When are thinking about studying abroad?

I would study abroad ____________.

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next semester

2. What did your friend do last year?

They ____________.

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studied abroad

3. What do you ask your friend for?

I ask them for ____________.

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advice

Choose the best response based on the conversation flow.

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Hey! How's it going?

AWhat was the lecture about?

BHi, Professor! Can I ask you a question?

CHow'd your presentation go?

DOh, not bad. I actually wanted to ask you something.

ENo, I haven't yet. Have you?

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Correct: Option D
Oh, not bad. I actually wanted to ask you something.

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Sure, what's up?

AI've been thinking about studying abroad, and I wanted to get your opinion on it.

BI don't know if I should take another art class. I really want to, but I don't know if there's room in my schedule.

CYeah, that's true. But I don't know if I should study abroad for a semester or a year.

DThat sounds really great. I've always wanted to work on campus, and that sounds like a nice job.

EI've always wanted to travel more, but I don't know where to go for my vacation. Where do you recommend?

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Correct: Option A
I've been thinking about studying abroad, and I wanted to get your opinion on it.

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It's a great experience! Going abroad last year was one of the best decisions I ever made.

AReally? Can you tell me more about it?

BReally? Have you made the decision yet?

CReally? Have you been talking to your professor about it?

DReally? That's what I wanted to know more about.

EReally? What did you do about it?

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Correct: Option A
Really? Can you tell me more about it?

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Well, first of all, you get to travel and see new places. You also get to meet new people and learn about their cultures. And you learn so much about yourself too!

AYeah, that does sound really great. But I'm worried about missing my family and friends.

BI don't know! There are so many options. I was thinking of maybe studying in Asia or Australia.

CYeah, I'm starting to lean more towards transferring to a college that has that particular program.

DOh, I didn't even think about that. You're right. I could try applying for a scholarship.

EThat does sound great. Thank you for telling me about it! I can't wait to try that strategy.

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Correct: Option A
Yeah, that does sound really great. But I'm worried about missing my family and friends.

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You can keep in touch with them online! I called my family frequently and it was always exciting to update them on how everything was going.

ADefinitely! My family has started planning trips to visit me now that they know how much I love traveling.

BAbsolutely! Employers love to see that you're willing to step out of your comfort zone and try new things.

CThey're both great countries! They have very different cultures though, so it really depends on what type of experience you're looking for.

DYeah, that's true. I guess I'm just nervous about going to a new place where I don't know anyone.

EExactly! A part-time job is the perfect opportunity to work while also getting credit for your classes.

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Correct: Option D
Yeah, that's true. I guess I'm just nervous about going to a new place where I don't know anyone.

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But you're never alone when there are other students in the same situation as you are. Everyone is nervous at first, but then you figure it out together and it's amazing. You won't regret doing it, trust me!

AYeah, I think you might be right. Thanks for talking this through with me, I think I'm gonna do it!

BGreat! I feel a lot better now too. Thanks for going over this essay with me one last time.

CSure thing! Let me know if you need any more help. Otherwise, I'll see you in class!

DYeah, I agree. Thanks for studying with me! I feel a lot more prepared now.

EYeah, you're right. Thanks for your suggestions! Now I feel better about talking to our professor after class.

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Correct: Option A
Yeah, I think you might be right. Thanks for talking this through with me, I think I'm gonna do it!

Write a summary of the conversation you just had

You have 75 seconds to write a brief summary of the conversation from Part 2. Make sure you include the main topic, your role, the key problem, and the outcome.

View High-Scoring Summary Example

I asked my friend for advice about studying abroad because I was considering it for next semester. They said it had been one of the best decisions they had ever made and explained that it offered travel, new friendships, and personal growth. I admitted that I was worried about missing my family and going somewhere unfamiliar, but they reassured me. By the end, I felt more confident and decided to do it.

Updated: 2026-04-01