PRACTICE TEST 1

LISTENING (40 minutes)

Directions: In this section of the test, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your
ability to understand conversations and talks in English. There are three parts in this section
with special directions for each part. Answer all the questions on the basis of what is stated or
implied by the speakers in the recording. There will be time for you to read the instructions
and you will have a chance to check your work. The recording will be played ONCE only. Time
allowance: about 40 minutes, including 5 minutes to transfer your answers to the answer
sheet.
PART ONE: Question 1-8
Directions: In this part, you will hear EIGHT short announcements or instructions. There is
one question for each
announcement or instruction. For each question, choose the right answer A, B, C or D. Then
on the answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds
to the letter of the answer that you have chosen.
Now let’s listen to an example. On the recording, you will hear:

Woman: Hello, this is the travel agency returning your call. You left a message about the
holiday you’ve booked, asking which meals are included in the cost during your stay at
Sunny Hotel. Lunch and dinner are free but if you wish to have breakfast in the hotel, you
will need to pay an extra amount of money, depending on what you order. Let me know if I
can help you with any other information. Goodbye.

On the test book, you will read:

Which meal is NOT included in the price of the holiday?
A. Breakfast B. Lunch C. Dinner
The correct answer is A. Breakfast. Now, let’s begin with the first question.
1. What is happening at Bunny Motors?
A. They show the newest and fastest cars. B. They offer lower prices of cars.
C. Many rich people come to see the new car show. D. Some people play music and
dance.
2. The car ST 4571 __________
A. is causing a traffic problem. B. is having an accident with a truck.
C. is not in the parking lot. D. Has some problem with its registration.
3. What is NOT true about the Royal Mile?
A. It is one mile long.
B. There are many cafés and restaurants along the street.
C. It is the oldest and there are many hotels along the streets.
D. It’s the longest and oldest street.
4. Who would be most interested in this announcement?
A. Children B. Parents C. Tourists D. Doctors
5. What is NOT TRUE about the flight?
A. Passengers cannot find the names of movies they want to watch.
B. Passengers can have free drink during the flight.
C. Passengers don’t need to have their own headphones.
D. Passengers have to travel for twelve hours.
6. According to the introduction, passengers of the new airport
A. like standing in lines to watch the plane take off. B. take a lot of time to use the restroom.
C. have to wait for their turn at the check-in. D. have to spend a lot time travelling to
the airport.
7. Who would probably be interested in the Red Review?
A. Those with very little leisure time B. Those interested in gardening

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C. Those who like animals D. Those interested in the arts
8. Why do passengers press 1?
A. If they have a rotary phone B. To slow down the recording
C. To speed up their call D. To check airfares
PART TWO: Questions 9-20
Directions: In this part, you will hear THREE conversations. The conversations will not be
repeated. There are four questions for each conversation. For each question, choose the
correct answer A, B, C, or D.
Question 9 to 12: You will hear two tourists, Sally and Peter, talking in a coffee
shop.
9. What does Peter want to drink?
A. tea B. coffee C. a cold drink D. a hot drink
10. What caused Peter problems at the bank?
A. The computers weren’t working. B. He was late.
C. The exchange rate was down. D. He forgot his traveler’s cheque.
11. Who did Peter talk to at the bank?
A. an old friend B. a German man C. an American man D. a man working in
the bank
12. What does Sally find useful from Peter’s talk with the man?
A. They get information about hotels and restaurants. B. They get information about the bank.
C. They get information about places of interest. D. They get information about transport
means.
Questions 13-16: You will hear a head teacher and a teacher discussing a school
trip.
13. The camping trip will be held
A. the following month. B. from the 24th to the 26th .
C. over a five-day period. D. in two months.
14. Jamie’s complaint about last year’s trip was that
A. the camp wasn’t big enough. B. he was unhappy while at the camp.
C. he had problems finding the camp. D. he couldn’t keep the plan of the camp.
15. The campsite is located
A. in the Lake District. B. in Carlisle. C. beside Lake Brant. D. far from the
forest.
16. Jamie thinks the forests will be good for children who
A. are used to nature. B. wants to become lifeguard. C. like sports. D. lives in
cities.
Questions 17-20: You will hear two students talking about different aspects of their
university.
17. Sonia and Mattheus
A. agree the teacher was flexbile. B. disagree about their teacher’s
flexibility.
C. didn’t like all of the discussion they had. D. think the teacher does care about
their ideas.
18. the college offered
A. very few classes in the early morning. B. only morning classes.
C. only evening classes. D. both evening and morning classes.
19. Sonia
A. liked all the books. B. didn’t like any of the books.
C. liked only one of the books. D. liked the books about human behavior
most.
20. Sonia and Matheus
A. want to study literature. B. have different plans for their careers.
C. both dislike psychology. D. are both interested in psychology.
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PART 3: Questions 21-35
Directions: In this part, you will hear THREE talks or lectures. The talks or lectures will not
be repeated. There are five questions for each talk or lecture. For each question, choose the
right answer A, B, C or D.
Questions 21-25: You will hear a talk about student’s finance issue.
21. Most of the cost of living comes from
A. university fees. B. accommodation. C. travel. D. books
22. Nearly a quarter of students
A. work part-time. B. missed lectures. C. gave in work late. D. cover their expenses
by working.
23. If you have a bank account with a free overdraft
A. the interest will be 4.5%.
B. you should withdraw your money and spend it on food.
C. You should take out all the money and put it in a savings account.
D. You should put 1,500 dollars into it.
24. Students can lower their fuel bills by
A. heating the house properly. B. using rechargeable betteries.
C. checking the suppliers’ prices. D. buying a student card.
25. Students can save money on shopping by
A. shopping once a month. B. shopping with other students.
C. taking out cash twice a week only. D. leaving their cheque book at home.
Questions 26-30: You will hear a talk about Captain Hanadi.
26. Prince Alwaleed is the King’s
A. son B. newphew C. uncle D. brother
27. Captain Hanadi learned to fly in
A. Jordan B. Saudi Arabia C. Mecca D. Riyadah
28. What is TRUE about Hanadi when she first lived in Jordan?
A. She could not make friend and communicate with people easily.
B. She found it quite comfortable to live here.
C. She could make her own decision easily.
D. She supported other women in many areas.
29. What is TRUE about Hanadi’s family?
A. Only her third sister got married. B. She has six brothers and sisters.
C. Her brothers and sisters are all married. D. her mother allows her to do anything
she likes.
30. What did she say about her career decision?
A. Her mother supported her. B. Her father supported her.
C. All of her friends supported her. D. Prince Alwaleed suggested this career.
Questions 31-35: You will hear a man, Steve Penfold, talking about his living and
working inTrinidad.
31. Steve Penfold did voluntary service
A. before university. B. during university.
C. after university. D. before we worked for the charity
organization.
32. Steve had to pay for
A. his position application. B. has accommodation. C. his day-to-day expenses. D.
his travel.
33. Where did the charity organization want to send Steve at first?
A. Trinidad. B. An island in India C. Tobago. D. India.
34. What does Steve say about the population of Trinidad?
A. Most of them came from China and Britain.
B. The majority are descendants of slaves.
C. There are several different ethnic groups.
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35. Steve says that some language terms in Trinidad
A. are not connected to the English language. B. have meanings that have a local origin.
C. are from other carnivals around the world. D. are from television programmes.