Invigilator 1: _________________________ Invigilator 2: ________________________

PRACTICE TEST 02
LISTENING & READING TEST
Time allowed: 75 minutes
Full name: _______________________ Student ID: _______________
Class: ________________ Test room: ______________ Date: _______________

SECTION 1: LISTENING COMPREHENSION

In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand
spoken English. There are TWO parts in this section, with directions for each part. At
the end of the listening section, you will have three minutes to transfer your answers
to the answer sheet.

PART 1
Directions: You will hear five conversations between two people. You will be asked to
answer three questions about what the speakers say in each conversation. Select the
best response to each question and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet.
The conversations will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken twice.
Questions 1-3 refer to the following conversation.

1. Why were maintenance costs high last

quarter? 3. What does the man suggest?
A. The accountants made a mistake with A. Closing the factory
the budget. B. Getting new repair workers
B. The machines kept breaking down. C. Comparing the cost of different options
C. One of the engineers stole some D. Selling the machines
machinery.
D. No one really knows why.

2. What does the woman suggest?

A. Spending a lot of money on repairs
B. Upgrading the machines
C. Buying new equipment
D. Hiring younger employees

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Questions 4-6 refer to the following C. Gas
conversation. D. Airbags
4. Where is this conversation taking place?
Questions 10-12 refer to the following
A. In a hotel
conversation.
B. At a bank
10. What does the man want to do?
C. At a travel agency
A. Buy a newspaper
D. On a train
B. Make a phone call
5. What does the woman advise the man C. Find a restaurant
to do? D. Call a taxi
A. Close his account
11. What does he ask the woman for?
B. Change to a higher interest account
A. Some coins
C. Fly business class
B. A cell phone
D. Buy a season ticket
C. Her phone number
6. What is the woman’s conclusion? D. The number of a taxi company
A. The man should keep his present
12. What does the woman suggest?
account.
A. Going to a Chinese restaurant
B. The man needs to open a new account.
B. Calling a cab
C. The man is hired.
C. Buying a newspaper
D. The man is given a present.
D. Taking the bus
Questions 7-9 refer to the following
Questions 13-15 refer to the following
conversation.
conversation.
7. What is the man going to do?
13. What does the man want to do?
A. Rent a car
A. Cash a traveler’s check
B. Buy a car
B. Withdraw some money
C. Fix his car
C. Pay a bill
D. Sell his car
D. Make a deposit
8. How many days will the man need a
14. What does the woman need to see?
car?
A. The man’s bank book
A. One
B. A proof of purchase
B. Two
C. A guarantee
C. Three
D. Some form of identification
D. Four
15. What does the man show her?
9. Which of the following does the man
A. His passport
require?
B. His driver’s license
A. A discount
C. His student ID card
B. Full coverage
D. His credit card

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 PART 2
Directions: You will hear five talks given by a single speaker. You will be asked to
answer three questions about what the speaker says in each talk. Select the best
response to each question and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet. The
talks will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken twice.
Questions 16-18 refer to the following 20. What should the customer do first?
talk. A. Show a ticket
16. Where is this announcement taking B. Sign something
place? C. Set a purchase on the counter
A. On a train D. Put a credit card in the machine
B. On a bus
C. On an airplane 21. How can the customer ask for help?
D. In a taxi A. Use the star key
B. Insert a card
17. Why does the announcer apologize? C. Press the beeper
A. The flight is cancelled. D. Turn on a light
B. No food is served.
Questions 22-24 refer to the following
C. The weather is bad.
talk.
D. The train is late.
22. According to the announcement, why
18. What’s going to happen in 30 should discarded items be put in bags?
minutes? A. To keep city streets clean
A. The train will arrive at Victoria Station. B. To reduce waste collection costs
B. The conductor will collect tickets. C. To make materials safe to handle
C. The food service will close. D. To avoid attracting hungry animals
D. They will arrive in Derby.
23. On what day are leaves in grass
collected?
Questions 19-21 refer to the following
A. On Tuesday
talk.
B. On Wednesday
19. Where would you hear these
C. On Thursday
instructions?
D. On Friday
A. In a store
B. In a hotel 24. By what time should bags be placed
C. In a bank outside?
D. In a garage A. By 7:00
B. By 7:30
C. By 8:00
D. By 8:30

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Questions 25-27 refer to the following Questions 28-30 refer to the following
talk. talk.
25. What is the aim of this 28. Why would you call this number?
announcement? A. To talk to a government employee
A. To describe Daniel Kanemoto B. To wait for further instructions
B. To advertise a club C. To give the US government your name,
C. To boast about achievements address, and telephone number
D. To improve people’s fitness D. To order some forms

26. What is the minimum age for 29. Which of the following is NOT included
members? in the instructions?
A. 2 A. Press 9 to repeat the message.
B. 6 B. Press 3 for further assistance.
C. 10 C. Say and spell your full name.
D. 66 D. Press 4 to hear the message in Spanish.

27. What is special about the head 30. What number should you press if you
instructor? still need help after hearing the message?
A. He is 66 years old. A. 1
B. He is a junior regional champion. B. 2
C. He won a title twice. C. 3
D. He knows some basic self-defense. D. 4

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 SECTION 2: READING COMPREHENSION
In the Reading test, you will read a variety of texts and answer several different types
of reading comprehension questions. There are THREE parts, and directions are given
for each part. You are encouraged to answer as many questions as possible within the
time allowed.
You must write your answers on the separate answer sheet.

PART 3
Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer
choices are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the
sentence. Then write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet.
1. The most recent polls ---------- that the 4. Not all employees --------- to the public
use of broadband Internet connections is relations event last weekend.
on the rise. A. stayed
A. shows B. enjoy
B. did showed C. came
C. shown D. been
D. show
5. You can get a deal on an item online
2. Stop eating aII that --------. You shouId and have it shipped to your local store
eat nutritious meaIs if you want to stay ---------.
in shape. A. on sale
A. takeaway B. tax-free
B. junk food C. freely
C. salad D. free of charge
D. organic food
6. My computer ---------- to be upgraded.
3. The company ---------- seen such low A. need
sales figures only twice in the last thirty B. needs
years C. needing
A. has D. is needing
B. does
C. since 7. My ---------- in life is to become the
D. have director of marketing at a successful
company, or maybe start a marketing
agency.
A. ambition
B. education
C. hope
D. success

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8. Pursuant căn cứ to company policy,
on-the-job training is ------------ for all
new employees. 11. The --------- for Best Documentary
A. requirement goes to French scientists Katia and
B. requiring Maurice Krafft for their fascinating
C. requires film about active volcanoes.
D. required A. gift
B. crown
9. Many charity organizations collect old C. award
computers and laptops --------- to schools D. prize
in developing countries.
A. to sell 12. Jane has been a(n) --------- here at
B. to present Swift Change for about a year and
C. to recycle she’s lost 10 kilograms.
D. to give A. athlete
10. Prior to the new environment B. member
protection laws, there --------- no C. coach
penalty for polluting. D. diner
A. had been
B. has been
C. have been
D. is being

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 PART 4
Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word, phrase, or sentence is missing in parts of
each text. Four answer choices for each of the sentences are given below. Select the
best answer to complete the text. Then write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet.

Questions 13-16 refer to the following article.

Tourist Numbers Hit Record High

This year, more tourists have ----(13)---- to our city than ever before.

There are several reasons for this. First, the city airport has grown, and ----(14)----
flights are landing there than ever before.

Second, the city has spent lots of money on advertising all over the world.

Third, two new museums ----(15)---- opened last year. Both are very popular. Why?
The Science Museum is very ----(16)---- to children, and the History Museum has
some amazing exhibits.

All of this means tourism is now the second biggest industry in our city. Let’s keep it
going!

13. 15.
A. seen A. is
B. been B. was
C. left C. were
D. get D. can

14. 16.
A. less A. funny
B. big B. sweet
C. more C. bright
D. most D. attractive

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Questions 17-20 refer to the following announcement.

Sun Valley Farms is one of the West Coasts ----(17)---- producers of organic fruit and
vegetables, and you can find our products in supermarkets everywhere. Famous for
high quality and low ----(18)----, it’s our job to provide the best food that we can.

We are happy to announce that next March, Sun Valley ----(19)---- our new “Nature’s
Gift" range of natural baked goods. Our pies, cakes, and bread only use the freshest
fruits, vegetables, eggs, and milk from our farm.

Everything is made using no artificial ingredients at all, so you can be sure ----(20) ----
you are providing the tastiest and healthiest food for your family.
17. 19.
A. smartest A. introduce
B. coldest B. will introduce
C. largest C. introduces
D. easiest D. introducing

18. 20.
A. prices A. when
B. fees B. then
C. bills C. which
D. amounts D. that

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 PART 5
Directions: In this part, you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and
newspaper articles, letters, and advertisements. Each text is followed by several
questions. Select the best answer for each question and write the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet.

Questions 21–24 refer to the following application form.

Monkton Tennis and Social Club

Please complete and return with payment to:
Membership Secretary
Monkton Tennis and Social Club
Holme Road
Monkton
Intermediate = age 12-17 $70.00 $35.00 $10.00
Junior = under 12
First Last Male/ Adult Intermediate Junior
name name Female
1 Peter Denton M ✔
2 Joy Denton F ✔
3 Max Denton M ✔
4 Helen Denton F ✔
5
6
Total $ 185.00
Discount $ 25.00
Grand Total: $ 160.00

Address: 2 Huntsman Lane, Monkton

Telephone: 513-555-2375
Cellphone: 513-555-3873
E-mail: pjdenton@swiftnet.com

Signature: ____Peter Denton______ Date: ____March 14____

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21. What will Mr. Denton hand in 23. How much does the Dentons have to
together with the application form? pay for their membership?
A. A payment A. $35.00
B. Some photos B. $70.00
C. Some equipment C. $160.00
D. A member card D. $185.00

22. What is true about Helen? 24. Which of the following is true about the
A. She’ll turn 15 next year. club?
B. She is learning to play tennis. A. There is a discount for every family.
C. She’s very good at painting. B. Payment by check is possible.
D. She has an older brother. C. Membership is free for children under 12.
D. Membership must be paid before March
14th.

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Questions 25-29 refer to the following notice.

NEW RECYCLING PROGRAM FOR CASTELBURG

Within the next four weeks, all Castelburg residents will receive four strong plastic
recycling bins in different colors (red, blue, green, and yellow) for different types of
recyclable materials. Recyclable materials will be picked up on the same day as other
garbage.

Bin Recyclable material Notes

red paper and card All kinds of paper and cardboard. Please remove
staples and paper clips.
blue plastic Any kind of plastic including bottles, containers,
yogurt containers.
green glass Any kind of glass including bottles and jars.
Must be clean. No broken glass.
yellow metal Metal or aluminum containers including food and
drinks cans. Must be clean. Crush if possible.

Residents are requested not to put bins out until they are full. This will help reduce
the cost of the operation of the waste recycling program.
If you would like to speak to us about recycling or any matter related to recycling,
please call our helpline on 888-555-8000 between 8:30 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. on
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, and between 1:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M on
Thursdays and Fridays.
25. What is announced in this notice?
A. A plan for garbage collection 28. What can residents do to reduce
B. Rules for recycling household waste recycling costs?
C. Opening of a recycling program A. Use strong plastic bins
D. A new customer helpline B. Only put out when bins are full
C. Put their waste out regularly
26. Which bin should people use for D. Clean the streets
magazines and newspapers?
A. Red 29. When can people telephone about
B. Blue recycling?
C. Green A. On Wednesday afternoon
D. Yellow B. On Thursday morning
C. On Friday afternoon
27. Which of the following can NOT be D. On Saturday morning
put in the green bin?
A. Wine bottles
B. Empty jars
C. Old books
D. Used glasses

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Questions 30-32 refer to the following notice.

MAKING USE OF CREDIT CARD

Most people still carry the first credit card they ever received, even though
their circumstances have changed, and a different credit card would serve them
better. If you pay your balance in full every month, or if your average monthly
balance is less than $2,500.00, you should choose a card with no annual fee. If
your average balance is higher, choose a card that gives refund. If you don’t pay
off the full balance every month, pick the card with the lowest interest rate you
can get. To keep your business, the bank may be willing to lower your rate, but
you'll need to make a special application.

30. What does this notice suggest? 32. What advice is given to credit card
A. Stay with your first credit card users who don’t pay off their balance
B. Throw away your first credit card monthly?
C. Pay off your credit card balance A. Keep their charges to a minimum of
every month $2,500
D. Find out if other credit cards serve B. Get a card with the lowest interest
you better rate possible
C. Get a card with high rate of refund
31. Who should choose a card with no D. Charge more than $2,500 to their
annual fee? card every month
A. People who pay the balance in full
each month
B. People with a balance of over $2,500
C. People who have bank loan
D. People who want to change their
credit card

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Questions 33-36 refer to the following memo.

TO: Sales Staff

FROM: Linda Glass, Sales Manager
RE: Monthly Tip

Don’t ask customers, "How much would you like to spend?” or "What is your
budget?”

These questions give the customer the idea that the price is negotiable, and
if they give a low number, then it’s up to you to convince them to spend
more money, which could be tricky. If the customer does have a budget, and
you start to go over it, he or she will let you know anyway. It’s far more
effective to focus on the value of your offering, not its price. If you can
convince the customer of the greater value of an item, the price becomes
less important.

33. How often does this memo come out? 35. According to the memo, which is
A. Once a year suitable to talk to a customer?
B. Twice a month A. “This is one of the best tablets in our
C. Once a month store.”
D. Once a week B. “Before we start, let’s talk about the
cost.”
34. Why does sale staff receive this C. “How much were you planning on
memo? spending?”
A. The sales have decreased recently. D. “How does this price fit into your
B. It is expected to help them increase budget?”
sales.
C. They don’t show enough welcome to 36. What does Linda Glass want the sales
customers. staff to do?
D. They know little about customers’ A. Trick the customer
budget. B. Increase monthly sales
C. Focus on the product value
D. Give lower prices

Questions 37-40 refer to the following information.

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 Surface Shipping Charges

Order amount US Surface Rate Canada Surface Rate

0-$25.00 $3.60 $5.85
$25.01-$50.00 $4.65 $6.85
$50.01-$100 $5.35 $7.85
over $100-$500 $6.60 $8.85

(For orders over $500, please contact one of our shipping agents for a price including
insurance.)
>> Delivery generally takes 5-10 days.
>> Please contact us for international rates.
>> Express Service also available:
2 to 3-day shipping: add $3 to surface charge
Overnight carrier: add $13 to surface charge

37. What are these rates based on?

A. Delivery time and price 39. How can you find out the rate for
B. Weight and price shipping an item from the USA to Brazil?
C. Weight and delivery time A. Visiting the company’s website
D. Weight only B. Contacting the shipping company
C. Looking into a shipping notice
38. By overnight carrier within the US, D. Asking an insurance company
how much would it cost to ship a pair
of shoes that cost $78? 40. Where might you find this list of
A. $5.35 shipping charges?
B. $8.35 A. In a health magazine
C. $10.35 B. In a social poster
D. $18.35 C. In a mail-order catalog
D. In a city map

Invigilator 1: _________________________ Invigilator 2: ________________________

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 PRACTICE TEST 02
WRITING TEST
Time allowed: 25 minutes
Full name: _______________________ Student ID: _______________
Class: ________________ Test room: ______________ Date: _______________

Your friend wants to borrow money to buy the latest smartphone. Write
to him and advise him not to. Your friend wants to borrow money to buy the
latest smartphone. Write to him and advise him not to.

Your writing should be at least 150 words.

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