14. Helping a neighbor with an issue
Instructions on How to Answer Objective Questions
In this listening activity, you will hear a conversation between two neighbors discussing a problem that one of them is facing. After listening to the audio, you will answer 10 multiple-choice questions. Each question will have four answer options. Pay close attention to the details about the issue being discussed, the solutions suggested, and the interactions between the neighbors.
You will hear the audio only once, so focus on key details. After listening, select the best answer for each question.
Audio Script
[Person A: Sarah] Hi, David! Thanks for stopping by. I need your help with something.
[Person B: David] Hi, Sarah! Of course, what’s going on? You look worried.
[Sarah] Well, my dog, Max, ran out of the backyard earlier, and I can’t find him anywhere. I’m really worried!
[David] Oh no! That’s terrible. Have you checked the nearby parks? He might have gone there.
[Sarah] I’ve checked the park down the street, but he wasn’t there. I’m afraid he might be lost.
[David] Let’s not panic. Did you try calling his name or shaking his favorite toy? Sometimes that helps them come back.
[Sarah] I haven’t tried that yet! I’ll give it a go. But what if he doesn’t come back soon? I’m really anxious.
[David] I understand. How about we split up and search? I can check the other park, and you can stay here and call for him.
[Sarah] That sounds like a good idea. If he comes back, I can wait for him here.
[David] Exactly! And I’ll look around the neighborhood too. Don’t forget to check if anyone in the area has seen him.
[Sarah] Right! I’ll knock on some doors and ask my neighbors. Maybe they have seen him.
[David] That’s smart! Also, do you have any treats? You can use those to lure him back.
[Sarah] Yes, I have some in the kitchen. I’ll grab them. Thank you so much for helping me, David.
[David] No problem at all! I’ll be back soon, and we’ll find Max together.
[Sarah] I really appreciate it. I’ll start calling for him right away!
[David] Let’s hope he shows up quickly. Stay positive!
Objective Questions
- What issue is Sarah facing?
a) Her dog is lost.
b) She has a plumbing issue.
c) Her car broke down.
d) She needs help with her garden. - Where did Sarah last see her dog?
a) In the house
b) At the park
c) In the backyard
d) At the vet - What does David suggest Sarah do to find her dog?
a) Search online
b) Call his name and shake a toy
c) Wait for him to return
d) Buy a new dog - What plan do Sarah and David come up with?
a) To ask a friend for help
b) To split up and search for Max
c) To go to the vet
d) To put up posters - What does Sarah plan to do while David searches?
a) Call the vet
b) Search the park
c) Knock on neighbors’ doors
d) Go home - What does David suggest using to lure Max back?
a) His favorite toy
b) A whistle
c) Treats
d) A ball - How does Sarah feel about the situation at the beginning?
a) Indifferent
b) Anxious
c) Happy
d) Angry - What does David say to encourage Sarah?
a) To forget about Max
b) To stay positive
c) To buy a new dog
d) To call the police - How does Sarah react to David’s help?
a) She refuses help
b) She is annoyed
c) She appreciates it
d) She is indifferent - What is the overall theme of the conversation?
a) Looking for lost property
b) Helping a neighbor find her lost dog
c) Organizing a neighborhood event
d) Discussing local wildlife
Answer Key
- a) Her dog is lost.
- c) In the backyard
- b) Call his name and shake a toy
- b) To split up and search for Max
- c) Knock on neighbors’ doors
- c) Treats
- b) Anxious
- b) To stay positive
- c) She appreciates it
- b) Helping a neighbor find her lost dog
Difficult Words and Meanings
- Anxious
- Meaning: Feeling worried or uneasy about something.
- Sentence: Sarah felt anxious when she realized Max was missing.
- Search
- Meaning: To look for something or someone.
- Sentence: David and Sarah decided to search the neighborhood for Max.
- Lure
- Meaning: To attract someone or something to a particular place.
- Sentence: Sarah used treats to lure Max back home.
- Neighborhood
- Meaning: A local area where people live.
- Sentence: David offered to check the neighborhood for signs of Max.
- Frustrating
- Meaning: Causing feelings of annoyance or disappointment.
- Sentence: Taking practice tests can help students assess their understanding of the material.