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New York State Listening Test
2007 Practice
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Listen to the story 2 times. 

  • Just listen to the story the first time.

  • Take notes the second time.  Use the notes to answer the questions.



Where does the farmer find the missing horse?
 


A. It is in the barn.
B. He is riding it.
C. His wife has it.
D. It is in the hills.


Why does the author most likely repeat "west, north, east, and south"?

 


A. to show how often the farmer gets lost
B. to show where the farmer finds the horses
C. to show that the farmer looks all over for the horses
D. to show that the farmer likes to take a lot of trips



In the story, the farmer's wife is mostly
 

 

A. helpful
B. excited
C. careful
D. confused

The chart shows what happens in the story.  Complete the chart, using details from the story.

WHAT HAPPENS IN THE STORY

 

The farmer finds six of his horses.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The farmer laughs at himself.

 


How do you know that the farmer tried hard to find his missing horse?  Use details from the story in your answer.

 



 


Which sentence about this story is an opinion?

 


A. The farmer owns seven horses.
B. The farmer is very happy to find his horse.
C. The farmer rides his horse into the hills.
D. The farmer asks his neighbors about his horse.
 

 

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