ABSTRACT

In each of the following sets, you will hear two different utterances said by Mori-san. For each set, match the utterance with the most appropriate context.

Ex. 1-1.

ⓐ / b

a.

An office worker comments about airfares to Vietnam.

Ex. 1-2.

a / ⓑ

b.

An office worker was surprised to hear that Mori-san won’t go on a trip.

2-1.

c / d

c.

An acquaintance at a reception has gone back for a third helping of dumplings. Mori-san is guessing that they are delicious.

2-2.

c / d

d.

Mori-san is wondering whether something on the menu at a restaurant will be tasty or not.

3-1.

e / f

e.

A friend has commented that Mori-san doesn’t seem to be making any progress on the homework she’s been working on for two hours.

3-2.

e / f

f.

A classmate from school has asked Mori-san what she thinks about a homework assignment.

4-1.

g / h

Mori-san would like to look at something an office associate is holding.

4-2.

g / h

h.

A friend is offering Mori-san an expensive-looking gift and she wants to make sure that it’s really alright for her to accept it.