French Regents Listening Questions

For each question below, click on the link below to hear some background information once, followed by a passage in French, then a question.  The question is also printed below the link.  Choose the response which best answers the question, then click on the button below to get the correct answer.

1. Question #1

What does this student miss because of her work?

sleeping late    
her family    
her friends    
home-cooked meals

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2. Question #2

What motivated Stéphane Grappelli to become a jazz musician?

listening to performances  
working in record stores  
playing with toy instruments  
performing on stage

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3. Question #3

What did the waiter say?

They are not serving lunch anymore.  
There is no table ready.  
You may sit where you want.  
He will bring you the menu.

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4. Question #4

What are you going to feed the child?

a snack  
breakfast  
lunch  
dinner

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5. Question #5

What must you do now?

Eat lunch.  
Sit securely.  
Get ready to land.                                
Watch the flight attendant 

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6. Question #6

Why must your friend stay home?

to wait for his parents  
to do some housecleaning                                 
to take care of his brothers  
to accept a delivery

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7. Question #7

What is the main advantage of shopping at the outdoor market?

The hours are more convenient.  
The prices are lower.                   
The customers are more friendly.  
The quality is consistently better.

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8. Question #8

What does the agent explain?

schedule changes  
refund policies  
ticket prices  
route connections

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