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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.

Statement ( C), “They’re sitting at a table,” is the best description of the picture, so you should
select answer (C ) and mark it on your answer sheet.

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PART 2
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.

9 . Mark your answer on your answer sheet . 22. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

10 . Mark your answer on your answer sheet . 23. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

11. Mark your answer on your answer sheet . 24. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

12. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 25. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

13. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 26. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

14. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 27 . Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

15. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 28 . Mark your answer on your answer sheet .

16. Mark your answer on your answer sheet . 29 . Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

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.

19. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

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 PART 3
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 . What are the speakers mainly discussing? 38 . What event is the woman planning ?
( A ) Theater renovations (A) A retirement party
( B ) Changes to a performance schedule (B) A birthday party
( C ) Selection of a new lighting director (C ) A science fair
( D ) A promotional gift (D) A school festival

33 . What does the man say about a musical 39. Who most likely is the man?
production? ( A ) A baker
( A ) It was based on a book. (B ) A musician
(B ) It has been successful. (C) A gardener
(C) It will be performed overseas. ( D) A teacher
(D ) Some casting changes were made.
40. Why does the man apologize ?
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(B ) A fund-raiser (C ) A store is closed for a holiday. H
(C ) An audition (D ) A request cannot be fulfilled. ON
( D) An autograph session

41 . What did the man try to do online?

35. What did the speakers recently do? ( A ) Purchase a new phone
( A ) They launched a new product. (B ) Make an appointment
( B ) They chose a job candidate. (C) Order a part
( C ) They moved to a different city. ( D) Cancel a contract
( D ) They renovated a space.
42 . What does the man say is wrong with his
36 . What do the speakers like about a building? mobile phone?
(A ) It provides 24-hour access. (A) It has a short battery life.
(B ) It has an outdoor space. (B ) The screen is damaged.
(C ) It is near public transportation. (C ) A cable is missing .
( D ) It uses renewable energy. (D ) It has limited storage space .

37 . What is the woman worried about ? 43 . What will the man most likely do next ?
(A ) A new competitor ( A ) Speak with a manager
(B ) A longer commute (B ) Call technical support
(C ) A high price (C ) Visit a store
( D) An upcoming deadline ( D) Restart a device

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44. Where do the speakers most likely work? 50 . Why is the man calling ?
( A) At a bank ( A) To track a shipment
(B) At a research laboratory ( B ) To ask about a payment
(C ) At a newspaper company (C) To close an account
(D) At a legal firm ( D) To request computer help

45. Why has the woman been unable to finish a 51. According to the woman, what caused a
task? delay?
( A ) She needs a manager ’s signature. ( A ) An employee was out of the office.
(B ) She cannot access her files. ( B ) A software program was updated .
( C ) She cannot get the necessary (C) A document was mislabeled.
information . ( D) A new policy was implemented.
( D ) Some data are incorrect.
52. What information will the woman most likely
46 . What solution does the man propose? provide later?
( A) Changing a deadline ( A ) A cost breakdown
(B ) Scheduling a meeting ( B ) An account number
(C) Asking a colleague for help ( C ) A time estimate
(D) Reviewing some documents ( D ) A phone number

47. What kind of work does the man do ? 53 . Where does the conversation take place?
( A ) Appliance repair ( A) At a game arcade
( B ) Painting (B ) At a grocery store
( C) Landscaping (C) At an auto repair shop
( D ) Roofing ( D) At a parking garage

48. What does the woman imply when she says, 54 . What type of product does the woman
“I don’t want to have to make repairs”? mention?
(A) She is not qualified for a task . ( A) Some videos
(B) She prefers durable materials. ( B) Some brochures
( C) She will buy a new appliance. (C ) A price scanner
(D) She is not happy with a cost estimate . (D ) A mobile phone application

49. What will the man show to the woman? 55. What do the men want to do ?
(A) A list of prices (A) Extend business hours
( B) A license (B) Enter a local contest
(C ) Some references (C ) Include customized content
(D) Some photographs (D) Upgrade some equipment

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56. What industry do the speakers most likely
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work in?
Junior League ( ages 9-12)
(A) Fashion photography Monday 5:30 RM.
(B) Information technology Teen League ( ages 13-17 )
( C) Filmmaking Tuesday 6:00 RM.
(D) Marketing Wednesday 7:00 RM.
Adult League
57. What does the man imply when he says , “I Thursday 6:00 RM.
want it to be less than an hour” ?
(A ) He is very busy.
(B ) He approves an itinerary. 62 . Where do the speakers work ?
(C) A route has a lot of traffic. ( A ) At a bowling alley
(D ) Some revisions are needed. (B ) At a swimming pool
(C) At an ice-skating rink
58 . Why does the man need to contact a team? (D) At a baseball field
( A ) To explain a permit procedure
( B ) To confirm equipment availability 63. Look at the graphic. On which day will the
( C) To introduce a colleague Junior League meet starting next month?
( D ) To devise a safety plan (A ) Monday
(B) Tuesday
(C) Wednesday
59 . What did the man review yesterday? (D) Thursday
(A) A budget 64. What does the woman say she will do ?
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(C ) Some test results (A ) Hang a poster in
(D ) Some hiring plans (B ) Send an e-mail
(C ) Deliver a package o\
60. What do the speakers hope to do? (D) Process a payment
(A) Improve the condition of a sports field
(B) Expand the city ’s athletic programs
( C) Plan a fund-raising event
(D) Acquire more public land

61. What will Melissa send by e-mail?

( A) A summary of work tasks
(B) A letter of appreciation
(C ) A news article
( D) A cost estimate

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 Monday 2 RM. Children’s Story Time Color Price
Tuesday 3 RM. Computer Class Garden Green $23
Wednesday 6 RM. Book Signing: Sumit Mehta Misty Blue $27
Thursday 7 RM. Movie: Red Sunrise Sunrise Peach $19
Friday Closed Antique White $16

65. According to the woman, why will the library 68. What is the conversation about?
be closed on Friday ? ( A) Extending a fence
(A ) An election will be held there. (B) Building a storage shed
(B ) Some renovations will take place. (C ) Repairing a bridge
(C ) Bad weather is expected. (D ) Updating an entrance area
(D) A national holiday will be observed.
69. According to the woman, how is a project
66 . What schedule conflict does the man being funded?
mention? (A) With donations from visitors
(A) He has a family obligation. (B) With money from a grant
(B ) His car will be at a mechanic’s shop. (C ) With revenue from ticket sales
(C ) He will be attending a performance. (D) With proceeds from a charity auction
(D ) He has a business meeting.
70. Look at the graphic. Which color does the
67. Look at the graphic. When will the man most woman select?
likely attend a library event? (A ) Garden Green
(A) On Monday (B) Misty Blue
(B ) On Tuesday (C) Sunrise Peach
(C ) On Wednesday (D) Antique White
( D) On Thursday

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PART 4
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. Where does the talk most likely take place? 77. Who are the listeners?
( A ) At a medical clinic ( A ) Mechanical engineers
(B ) At an airport (B) Trade show participants
(C) At a fitness center (C) Government officials
( D) At a bank (D) Laboratory assistants

72. What is mainly being discussed? 78. What does the speaker request that the
( A ) A hiring decision listeners do?
(B ) A marketing campaign (A) Take safety precautions
(C ) A customer satisfaction survey (B) Sign a registration sheet
( D ) An electronic check-in system (C ) Wear name tags
(D) Move their vehicles
73. What will happen next Tuesday?
(A) A new security system will be installed . 79. What will take place in the evening?
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A branch location will open. ( A ) A debate
(C ) A training session will take place. (B) An award ceremony
( D) A product will be delivered. (C) A film screening G\
(D) A reception

74. Who is the podcast intended for ?

( A) Party organizers 80. Who most likely is the speaker?
(B) Travel agents ( A ) A customer service representative
(C) Technology enthusiasts (B ) A software developer
(D ) Carpenters (C ) A podcast host
( D ) An event coordinator
75. According to the speaker, what will some
listeners need? 81. According to the speaker, what can a
(A) An insurance policy software application be used for ?
( B) A letter of recommendation (A) Making travel reservations
(C ) An event venue (B ) Uploading documents
(D) A license (C ) Managing subscriptions
(D) Searching for discounts
76. What information will the speaker share?
(A) Application instructions 82. How can the listeners receive some free
( B) Retail locations tickets?
(C ) Names of instructors (A) By clicking on a link
(D) User reviews (B) By signing up for a newsletter
(C ) By buying a product in-store
( D) By writing a review

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83 . Who is the speaker most likely calling? 89 . What does Ziegler Incorporated sell?
( A ) A store owner ( A ) Office paper
( B ) A property manager ( B) Gardening tools
(C ) A delivery driver (C ) Computers
( D ) A restaurant supplier (D ) Car parts

84. What problem does the speaker have? 90. According to the speaker, what problem is
( A ) Some appliances have not arrived. the company experiencing ?
(B ) Some boxes have been damaged. (A) Staffing shortages
(C ) A water cooler is not working. (B ) Shipping delays
( D ) A sink is not draining . ( C) Limited warehouse space
(D) Insufficient inventory
85 . Why does the speaker say, “I think I’ve done
all I can do”? 91. What will arrive in an e-mail?
( A ) To request that the listener give her a ( A ) Some contact information
refund (B ) An order form
( B ) To indicate that she needs the listener ’s (C) A discount code
assistance ( D) A price list
(C ) To explain why she enrolled in a training
course
( D ) To confirm that a task has been 92 . What has the mayor decided to do?
completed
(A) Run for election again
(B ) Redevelop an area of the city
( C) Host an art festival
86 . What will the listeners do next Tuesday? ( D) Provide public art classes
( A ) Renew their contracts
( B) Clean their offices 93 . What is the goal of a survey?
( C ) Visit a recycling center ( A ) To decide on a theme
( D ) Greet new clients (B ) To raise money for a project
( C) To educate the public about a problem
87 . What does the speaker thank Rajeev for ( D) To recruit some volunteers
doing?
( A ) Paying for refreshments 94 . Why does the speaker say, “I think Alvaro
( B ) Reserving a meeting room Gomez has won several awards”?
( C) Arranging transportation (A) To correct some information
( D ) Renting some equipment (B) To praise a museum exhibit
( C) To recommend a suitable candidate
88 . Why does the speaker say, “the south corner (D) To congratulate a colleague
of the office has a lot of empty file cabinets”?
( A ) To suggest a location for some desks
( B ) To indicate where some files should be
stored
(C ) To explain that a task has already been
completed
( D ) To ask for more office supplies to be
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95. Who most likely is the speaker? 98 . Look at the graphic. Which stop has been
(A ) A seating usher canceled?
(B) A band director (A) Stop 1
(C ) A stage actor (B) Stop 2
(D) A sales agent ( C) Stop 3
( D) Stop 4
96. Look at the graphic. How much do tickets in
the available section cost? 99 . Why has a stop been canceled?
( A ) $75 ( A ) A guest speaker is unavailable.
( B ) $100 ( B ) A building is undergoing maintenance . m
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(C ) An area has closed for a festival.
( D ) $150 (D ) A private event has been scheduled.
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97 . What does the listener need to do within 24 100 . What will the listeners receive?
hours? (A ) A refund
(A) Make a phone call (B) A souvenir
(B) Send in a payment (C ) A printed map
( C) Pick up an item (D) Meal vouchers
(D) Fill out a form

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