LISTENING TEST

In the Listening test, you will be asked to demonstrate how well you understand spoken English.
The entire Listening test will last approximately 45 minutes. There are four parts, and directions are
given for each part. You must mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.
Do not write your answers in your test book.

PART 1
Directions: For each question in this part, you will hear four statements about a picture in your test
book. When you hear the statements, you must select the one statement that best describes what
you see in the picture. Then find the number of the question on your answer sheet and mark your
answer. The statements will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.

Sample Answer
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Statement (B), "They're shaking hands," is the best description of the picture, so you should select
answer (B) and mark it on your answer sheet.

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 PART2

Directions: You will hear a question or statement and three responses spoken in English . They will
not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time . Select the best response to the
question or statement and mark the letter (A), (B), or (C) on your answer sheet.

7. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 20. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

8. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 21. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

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17. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 30. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

18. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 31. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

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Directions: You will hear some conversations between two or more 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 mark 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 only one time.

32. Where are the speakers talking? 38. Where are the speakers?
(A) At a reception desk (A) A grocery store
(B) In a management department (B) A restaurant
(C) In an office meeting room (C) A dinner reception
(D) At a career fair (D) A kitchenware shop

33. What floor does Mr. Monty work on? 39. What is the woman concerned about?
(A) Fifteenth (A) There aren't enough customers .
(B) Third (B) The seats are full.
(C) Thirteenth (C) The menus are miswritten.
(D) Fifth (D) There aren't enough menus.

34. Why did the man come to the company? 40. What does the man imply when he says, "I'll
(A) He has a business meeting. take care of that"?
(B) He works at the company. (A) He is going to help a customer.
(C) He wants to get a job. (B) He has a plan to make new menus.
(D) He has to repair the elevator. (C) He will take orders immediately.
(D) He wants to make some food.

35. Who is Jenny Smith?

(A) An airline employee 41. What kind of company does the woman
(B) A ticket office employee work for?
(C) A salesperson (A) An electrical appliance company
(D) A travel agent (B) A shipping company
(C) An electricity company
36. Why did the woman call Mr. Rash? (D) A bank
(A) To remind him of a discount
(B) To order a product 42. How does the woman explain the change in
(C) To arrange a flight schedule the man's bill?
(D) To check his flight hours (A) The price may have increased .
(B) The location has been changed.
37. When will Mr. Rash probably call (C) The delivery company has made a mistake.
Ms. Smith? (D) The man might have used more air
(A) This weekend conditioning .
(B) This afternoon
(C) This evening 43. What information is the man asked to provide?
(D) Tomorrow (A) His address
(B) His customer number
(C) His account balance
(D) His credit card number

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44. Where is the conversation probably taking 50. Who probably is the woman?
place? (A) A construction worker
(A) In a shopping mall (B) A housekeeper
(B) On a subway (C) A restaurant owner
(C) In a hotel (D) A weather forecaster
(D) At a news studio
51. Why is the construction work behind
45. What does the man need to buy? schedule?
(A) A gift (A) The weather has been bad.
(B) An umbrella (B) The construction is too difficult.
(C) Some food (C) The construction crew is not working
(D) A radio very hard.
(D) The schedules have been misunderstood.
46. What time does the shop open?
(A) 10:00 A.M . 52. What will probably happen in July?
(B) 11 :00 A.M. (A) Work will be delayed.
(C) 12:00 P.M. (B) Construction will end.
(D) 1:00 P.M. (C) A restaurant will open.
(D) It will rain.

47. What is true about the tickets?

(A) They are given without a charge. 53. What is the main topic of the discussion?
(B) They're only four actors. (A) A meeting place
(C) They have all been sold out. (B) A date for submitting the final report
(D) They will be sold next week. (C) An employee's schedule
(D) Business travel
48. Where will the per1ormance take place?
(A) On the street 54. Where is Eddie?
(B) At a theater (A) He is at a meeting.
(C) At a culture center (B) He is on a trip .
(D) At a sports event (C) He is off sick.
(D) He is in another department.
49. Who will be performing a play?
(A) Students 55. Why does the woman say, "No, I don't think
(B) Singers that's necessary"?
(C) Actors (A) She'll change the meeting schedule.
(D) Dancers (B) She'll get Eddie back on time.
(C) She'll cancel the meeting.
(D) She'll go over a document with Eddie.

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56. What does the woman imply when she 62. What is the conversation mainly about?
says, "It should have been delivered this (A) What they will eat for lunch
morning"? (B) Their evening schedule
(A) She hasn't received her e-mail yet. (C) New clothes
(B) She is looking for her package. (D) A family member
(C) She forgot the delivery schedule.
(D) She wants to know the publication 63. Who is Jennifer expecting today?
process. (A) Her sister
(B) Her mother
57. Who is Ms. Somers? (C) Her boss
(A) A delivery person (D) Her friend
(B) Manager of the Publication Department
(C) Ms. Lyle's assistant 64. What will Jennifer probably do next?
(D) Ms. Lyle's supervisor (A) Cancel her dinner appointment
(B) Purchase movie tickets
58. What will the man do in five minutes? (C) Make a reservation
(A) Order some supplies (D) Eat lunch with the man
(B) Call the Publication Department
(C) Bring the package to Ms. Lyle
(D) Attend a meeting

59. Where most likely is today's paper?

(A) On a table
(B) In the guest lounge
(C) At home
(D) In the trash can

60. What kind of advertisement did the man

see?
(A) A free home theater
(B) A discount on home theater sets
(C) A show at the theater
(D) A sale on computers

61. What does the woman recommend?

(A) To use the advertised opportunity
(B) To visit a store
(C) To look on the Internet
(D) To make a phone call

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 BUSINESS HOURS ITEM Delivery Date

Monday - Thursday 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Bookshelves Wed . Sep. 14th

Friday 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Tables Thurs. Sep. 15th

Saturday 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Chairs Thurs. Sep . 15th

65. Why did the man call? Lamps Mon. Sep 19th

(A) To get the address of the bank 68. Why did the man call Ms. Jefferson?
(B) To inquire about an identification form
(A) To order some supplies
(C) To question the operating hours
(B) To receive a payment
(D) To close an account
(C) To confirm her address
66. Look at the graphic. Which day of the week (D) To schedule a delivery
is tomorrow?
69. What is the good news?
(A) Monday
(A) There is a discount.
(B) Thursday
(B) Mrs. Jefferson has won a prize.
(C) Friday
(C) Some items arrive early.
(D) Saturday
(D) There will be no delivery fee.
67. How can the man save time?
70. Look at the graphic. When should she make
(A) Open the bank account online the total payment?
(B) Fill out a form in advance
(A) September 12th
(C) Make a reservation
(B) September 14th
(D) Meet the manager first
(C) September 15th
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Directions: You will hear some 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
mark 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 only one time.

71. Who most likely is the speaker? 77. What is the purpose of this talk?
(A) A pharmacist (A) To announce job openings
(B) A medical doctor (B) To introduce a new employee
(C) A receptionist (C) To say farewell to a colleague
(D) To discuss an advertising campaign
(D) A waitress
78. What position did Mr. Montgomery have
72. What is the main purpose of the call?
most recently?
(A) To take an order
(A) Mail room clerk
(B) To confirm an appointment
(B) Vice president of operations
(C) To explain some test results (C) Advertising executive
(D) To discuss a prescription (D) Marketing analyst

73. What additional information does the 79. How long has Vandalay Industries been in
speaker provide? business?
(A) Various billing options (A) 5 years
(B) Directions to the office (B) 12 years
(C) Instructions on how to prepare for a test (C) 20 years
(D) A change in laboratory hours (D) 35 years

74. What does the report mainly concern? 80. What profession are the audience members
(A) A sports report training to become?
(B) A weather forecast (A) Computer programming
(C) A program schedule (B) Lawyers
(C) Accounting
(D) A traffic update
(D) Journalism
75. According to the speaker, what's causing a
81. What does the man mean when he says,
problem?
"It's crucial to get this skill"?
(A) A snowstorm
(A) It is necessary to use new computer
(B) Heavy rain
technology.
(C) A detour (B) It is important to manage multiple tasks
(D) Road repairs at once.
(C) It is essential to be patient with clients
76. What will the listeners probably hear next? and colleagues.
(A) An interview (D) It is difficult to be punctual and having a
(B) A news update good attitude.
(C) A sports report
(D) A schedule of events 82. How long are the interns working with the firm?
(A) One month
(B) Two months
(C) Six months
(D) Eight months
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83. What position is being advertised? 89. Who is the intended audience for this talk?
(A) Restaurant Manager (A) University professors
(8) Flight attendant (8) Economists
(C) Travel agent (C) Marketing staff
(D) Waiter (D) Store customers

84. What does the restaurant prefer that its 90. What does the company sell?
applicants have? (A) Automobiles
(A) A college diploma (8) Boats
(8) Experience as wait staff (C) Lights
(C) Bilingual (D) Electronic goods
(D) Formal training
91 . What does the man mean when he says,
85. What are potential candidates asked to do? "we will be unveiling ours"?
(A) Show up for an interview (A) We will conduct a marketing survey.
(8) Call for an application form (8) We will open a production plant.
(C) Send a resume by e-mail or fax (C) We will hire a new marketing manager.
(D) Visit the company website (D) We will release a new product.

86. What is the main purpose of the talk? Dispenser Bottle

Model
(A) To welcome conference participants Features Size
(B) To describe travel itinerary
BWR-1701 Cold water and ice 20L
(C) To promote a new hotel
(D) To explain a delay BWR-1702 Hot and cold water 20L

87. What field do listeners work in? BWB-1801 Hot and cold water 30L
(A) Sports BWB-1802 Cold water and ice 30L
(8) History
(C) Tourism 92. What is the purpose of this message?
(D) Art
(A) To schedule a meeting
(8) To inquire about a service
refreshment
88. What is being offered in the main lobby?
(C) To order a product
(A) Coffee and drinks
(D) To complain about a service
(8) Lunch
(C) Information booths 93. What is indicated about payments?
(D) A lecture on tourism
(A) A discount is applied to large orders. = bulk order
(8) Customers are billed every week.
(C) Delivery is free for the first order.
(D) The initial orde r needs an additional
charge .

94. Look at the graphic. Which model most

likely fits Mr. Jackson's needs best?
(A) BWR-1701
(8) BWR-1 702
make appointment (C) BWB-1801
(D) BWB-1802

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 Agenda Item expense

1. Overview Ms. Gonzales Car rental $ 300.00 (4 days)

2. New Manual Mr. Kimberly accommodations (hotel} $ 699.89

3. New Brochure Ms. McMiller Meals $ 250.00

4. New Safety Cellular phone $ 129.89

Mr. Timber
Regulations
98. According to the message, why did
95. What is the purpose of the meeting? Mr. Simpson submit the report?
(A) To review customer complaints (A) To request approval for a trip to Yorkville
(B) To introduce new employees (B) To obtain reimbursement of expenses
(C) To present changes to a program (C) To outline all work completed in October
(D) To select a new brochure (D) To ask for a salary increase next month

96. Look at the graphic. According to the 99. Why was Mr. Simpson unable to submit the
speaker, which presenter will require the report by the deadline?
most time? (A) He was sick.
(A) Ms. Gonzales (B) He was out of town.
(B) Mr. Kimberly (C) He was missing a receipt.
(C) Ms. McMiller (D) He completed the wrong form.
(D) Mr. Timber
100. Look at the graphic. Which item in the
97. What does the speaker request that the monthly report requires additional
listers do? documentation?
(A) Hand out their brochures (A) The hotel
(B) Wait to ask questions (B) The car rental
(C) Bring a new manual (C) Daily meals
(D) Comply with new regulations (D) Telephone

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