1 MEDICIÓN Y EVALUACIÓN PARA LA TRANSFORMACIÓN ACADÉMICA DE PUERTO RICO, META-PR Sixth Grade English as a Second Language Script for Practice Questions Listening Section Script for 6th Grade English Practice Questions These are the English Listening Practice Questions for 6th grade. In this section, you will show how well you understand spoken English. Listen carefully. Then, choose the correct answer.
2 Listen to a passage about the history of hats. You will answer questions 1 through 7 based on this passage. Hats have a long history. They come in different sizes, shapes, and materials. Hats have served many purposes. The earliest civilizations used hats. Hats protected our ancestors heads from the winter s cold and the summer s heat. Many years ago, warriors in South America wore colorful hats that had feathers and other decorations. Hats were popular in North America, too. Abraham Lincoln wore a tall black hat called a stovepipe hat. In 1865, John Stetson made a hat with a wide brim and a high crown that protected cowboys as they worked outdoors. Today, people all over the world wear baseball caps. Caps protect the eyes and face from the sun and rain. Some hats are worn for style. Hats continue to be part of our culture, and they are appreciated by many. Hats off to the hat! Now answer the following questions. 04I0907LI
3 Look for question number 1. Listen carefully to this sentence from the passage. Some hats are worn for style. Which word is a HOMOPHONE of the word some? Choose the letter of the correct answer. (Note Spell out each option and pause 2 seconds between each option.) A seem B soon C sum D sun Choose the letter of the correct answer. AI1206077-12AI0608_3
4 Look for question number 2. Now listen carefully to the question. Which phrase describes hats that warriors in South America wore? A rounded cap B tall and black C colorful feathers D wide brim and high crown Choose the letter of the correct answer. AI1206083-12AI0608_3
5 Look for question number 3. Now listen carefully to the question. Based on details in the passage, which statement is TRUE? A Cowboys wore hats for style. B Caps were invented in South America. C A president of the United States wanted people to wear hats. D People have used hats for similar reasons throughout history. Choose the letter of the correct answer. AI1206079-12AI0608_4
6 Look for question number 4. Now listen carefully to the question. John Stetson is famous because he made hats for A athletes. B cowboys. C warriors. D presidents. Choose the letter of the correct answer. AI1206084-12AI0608_2
7 Look for question number 5. Listen carefully to this sentence from the passage. They come in different sizes, shapes, and materials. Which question does this sentence answer? A Where are most hats produced? B How are hats sold to customers? C Which types of hats are durable? D What characteristics do hats have? Choose the letter of the correct answer. AI1206081-12AI0608_4
8 Look for question number 6. Now listen carefully to the question. What is the main idea of the passage? A Warriors use special materials to make hats. B People have been wearing hats for a long time. C Different groups cover their hats with decorations. D Famous individuals have influenced the styles of hats. Choose the letter of the correct answer. AI1206082-12AI0608_2
9 Look for question number 7. Now listen carefully to the question. Which sentence is the BEST summary of the passage? A Because hats have a long history, we know a lot about them. B If hats did not exist, people would need other sun protection. C When famous people make or wear hats, everyone wears them. D Although hats have changed over the centuries, they continue to be popular everywhere. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Listen to the passage, the questions, and the answer choices again. (Narrator repeats the passage, questions, and answer choices.) (Pause 5 seconds.) AI1206085-12AI0608_4
10 Listen to a passage about an interesting idea. You will answer questions 8 through 10 based on this passage. Alandra walked happily up the school stairs to meet her friends. (Alandra): I was talking with Joel Santiago he s in Mr. Robles s seventh-grade class and we discussed the most amazing facts! He had recently read that twelve people have actually stood on the surface of the moon. Later, I told him that mercury is the only metal that is a liquid at room temperature. Alandra s friends were amazed and admitted that they did not know these interesting facts. At that moment, a light bulb lit up in Alandra s head. (Alandra): Hey, I have an idea! Let s ask our teacher if we can publish a brief newsletter every week with interesting facts! Joel and I know even more amazing facts. We can also ask students in other grades to contribute. Best of all, we ll learn interesting facts and ideas that we can share with our families. Now answer the following questions. 13AI0603
11 Look for question number 8. Now listen carefully to the question. What is this passage MOSTLY about? A Alandra remembering facts B students making new friends C friends having a conversation D Joel starting a student newsletter Choose the letter of the correct answer. AI1306022-13AI0603 _3
12 Look for question number 9. Now listen carefully to the question. Where does this passage take place? A at home B at school C at the library D at the museum Choose the letter of the correct answer. AI1306016-13AI0603_2
13 Look for question number 10. Listen carefully to this sentence from the passage. (Alandra): He had recently read that twelve people have actually stood on the surface of the Moon. Which question does this sentence answer? A How many people have stood on the Moon? B When was it that people stood on the Moon? C How did people stand on the Moon? D Why did people stand on the Moon? Choose the letter of the correct answer. Listen to the passage, the questions, and the answer choices again. (Narrator and Alandra repeat the passage, the Narrator repeats the questions and answer choices, and Alandra repeats the sentence in question number 10.) (Pause 10 seconds.) AI1306018-13AI0603_1
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