ELA Testlet 009 - Listening - Elissa Belmont | Laabri

Testlet 009 Instructions

Community Cats

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What service have the cats provided the people of Istanbul?

The cats protected the city from the damage caused by rodents.

The cats attracted customers to the shops.

The cats comforted the sick.

The cats inspired the city’s residents to celebrate traditions.

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Which statement best explains what the speaker believes about the cats?

The cats are respected and valued by the people of Istanbul.

The cats should no longer be part of a tradition in Istanbul.

The cats of Istanbul may overrun the city if they are not controlled.

The cats of Istanbul would be better off if they had permanent owners.

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What can the listener conclude about how the people of Istanbul feel about the cats living there? Support your answer with one or more details from the presentation.

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Which question about the presentation remains unanswered?

Are the cats allowed to enter public places?

What do the people do if the cats get hurt?

Do many cats wander the streets of Istanbul?

How much does it cost to feed and care for the cats?

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Bee Sweet

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Why does the speaker mention that Mikaila realized the bee population was in danger?

To show that Mikaila wanted to make lemonade sweetened with honey

To support the idea that Mikaila began her business to save the bees

To demonstrate that Mikaila needed money from investors

To explain why Mikaila was the founder of a lemonade company

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Which additional information could the speaker offer that would most help listeners become involved in helping the bees?

The names of people who want to invest in important causes

The contact information for agencies that support environmental protection

A recipe for making Mikaila’s great-grandmother’s lemonade

An excerpt from Mikaila’s book about entrepreneurship

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Based on the presentation, what conclusion can be made about the potential success of young entrepreneurs? Support your answer with a detail from the presentation.

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