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You'll hear three teachers -- Theresa, Owen, and Nadia -- discuss how to fund a graduation trip.

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1What are the teachers trying to decide about the graduation trip?
Ahow to finance their trip
Bwhere they should go
Cwhat to do instead of a trip
Dwhether to let the kids go
2What does Theresa, the speaker on the left, dislike?
Atrips
Bthe dark
Csweets
Dastronomy
3What did Owen, the speaker in the middle, try to persuade the kids to do?
Aconvince their parents to sell chocolate
Bvote again on the trip location
Cfundraise with a car wash
Dchoose the Space-Dome for the trip
4What does Theresa believe about parenting?
AIt is more relaxed these days.
BIt is easier than when she was a kid.
CParents are stricter now about eating sweets.
DParents are more cautious now than they used to be.
5What did Pinehill Elementary do last year to raise money?
AThe kids sold chocolates door to door.
BThe school held a car wash.
CThe parents donated for a star show.
DThe community held a talent show.
6What is most likely true about Owen, the speaker in the middle?
AHe does not enjoy performing on stage.
BHe likes dressing up in costumes.
CHe does not like working outdoors in the cold.
DHe tries to eat healthy by avoiding sugary foods.
7Why does Theresa mention her cousin?
Ato suggest a good place to hold their event
Bto explain who could help organize the acts
Cto propose someone to continue their discussion
Dto emphasize how famous her cousin is
8How does the conversation end?
AThey will look further into one of the suggestions.
BThey will continue trying to come up with ideas.
CThey will start planning with the option they chose.
DThey will take a break and decide later that day.
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