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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.

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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.

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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 kind of business is the man calling?

        (A) An amusement park

        (B) A concert venue

        (C) A restaurant

        (D) A movie theater

33.  What problem does the man mention?

        (A) An employee was disrespectful.

        (B) A price is too high.

        (C) A scheduling conflict has occurred.

        (D) An order quantity is incorrect.

34.  What does the woman offer the man as an apology?

        (A) A seat upgrade

        (B) A free meal

        (C) A price reduction

        (D) A gift bag

35.  What project are the speakers discussing?

        (A) Purchasing a building

        (B) Hiring new employees

        (C) Preparing for an event

        (D) Cleaning some rooms

36.  What will happen tomorrow?

        (A) An inspection will be carried out.

        (B) Some equipment will be installed.

        (C) A presentation will be given.

        (D) Some clients will arrive.

37.  What will the woman ask her work crew to do?

        (A) Test devices

        (B) Attend training

        (C) Work overtime

        (D) Meet with technicians

38.  What problem is the woman having?

        (A) She lost her parking permit.

        (B) She cannot access a building.

        (C) Her ID card has expired.

        (D) Her handbag has been stolen.

39.  What does the man imply when he says, “I just got here five minutes ago”?

        (A) He is sorry for arriving late.

        (B) He is unable to answer the question.

        (C) He has successfully solved a problem.

        (D) He will ask a colleague for assistance.

40.  What does the man ask the woman to do?

        (A) Return tomorrow morning

        (B) Provide a phone number

        (C) Submit a report

        (D) Contact her supervisor

41.  What are the men trying to do?

        (A) Decorate a room

        (B) Create a meeting agenda

        (C) Prepare for interviews

        (D) Register for a conference

42.  Who is the woman?

        (A) An event organizer

        (B) An HR manager

        (C) A business owner

        (D) A job applicant

43.  What does the woman ask the men to do?

        (A) Go to the cafeteria

        (B) Print some documents

        (C) Contact a supervisor

        (D) Reschedule a lunch meeting

44.  What is the purpose of the man’s call?

        (A) To inquire about a product

        (B) To find out a doctor’s availability

        (C) To make a complaint

        (D) To schedule a service

45.  What does the woman imply when she says, “It won’t take more than thirty minutes”?

        (A) She will cancel a prior appointment.

        (B) The man will get back to work on time.

        (C) She will respond to the man later today.

        (D) The man should make a booking in advance.

46.  What does the man decide to do?

        (A) Contact a different company

        (B) Reschedule a meeting at work

        (C) Visit the business on a different day

        (D) Purchase an alternative product.

47.  What does the man like about the apartment building?

        (A) The rooftop is available for use.

        (B) It was recently built.

        (C) His office is located nearby.

        (D) It has a large parking area.

48.  What does the man say about his brother?

        (A) He lives nearby.

        (B) He also rents from the realtor.

        (C) He works from home.

        (D) He recommended the apartment.

49.  What does the woman point out about the rental agreement?

        (A) It doesn’t start until next month.

        (B) It requires a safety deposit.

        (C) It needs to be revised.

        (D) It has a longer duration.

50.  Where do the speakers most likely work?

        (A) At an airport

        (B) At a delivery service

        (C) At a moving company

        (D) At a manufacturing plant

51.  What does the woman ask about?

        (A) A registration form

        (B) A work procedure

        (C) An employee benefit

        (D) A shift duration

52.  According to the man, how can the woman receive additional information?

        (A) By visiting a Web site

        (B) By calling the head office

        (C) By referring to a manual

        (D) By consulting a coworker

53. Who most likely is the woman?

        (A) A lawyer

        (B) A financial advisor

        (C) A sales representative

        (D) A Web designer

54.  What does the man want to hire employees to do?

        (A) Distribute product catalogs

        (B) Install new equipment

        (C) Attract new customers

        (D) Help with a business relocation

55.  Why will the man most likely visit the woman’s office?

        (A) To take a look at some product samples

        (B) To discuss a project in more detail

        (C) To interview prospective employees

        (D) To make changes to a business contract

56. According to the man, what caused some pay slips to be distributed late?

        (A) A community event

        (B) A computer fault

        (C) A schedule conflict

        (D) A branch merger

57.  What action will be taken to prevent any similar problem?

        (A) A payment schedule will be changed.

        (B) New equipment will be installed.

        (C) A department will be expanded.

        (D) Employees will undergo training.

58.  What will the man do this afternoon?

        (A) Visit the head office

        (B) Hold a staff meeting

        (C) Submit a payment

        (D) Send some receipts

59.  What will the visitors see on the tour?

        (A) How items are designed

        (B) How products are selected

        (C) How advertisements are created

        (D) How equipment is maintained

60.  What are the tour group members permitted to do?

        (A) Leave the group

        (B) Purchase some items

        (C) Handle machinery

        (D) Speak to employees

61.  What does the tour guide say the company is known for?

        (A) Its product packaging

        (B) Its large workforce

        (C) Its high earnings

        (D) Its hiring strategies

Local Restaurants –

Private Dining Rooms

Restaurant

Seating Capacity

Four Kings

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Antonidas

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Willow

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Garibaldi’s

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62.  What information about the meal did the woman receive yesterday?

        (A) The even budget

        (B) The guest list

        (C) The menu options

        (D) The reservation time

63.  Look at the graphic. Which restaurant do the speakers choose?

        (A) Four Kings

        (B) Antonidas

        (C) Willow

        (D) Garibaldi’s

64.  What does the man say he will take care of?

        (A) Organizing transportation

        (B) Preparing a speech

        (C) Making a payment

        (D) Notifying employees

65.  What type of club do the speakers most likely belong to?

        (A) A tennis club

        (B) A bowling club

        (C) A badminton club

        (D) A rock climbing club

66.  Look at the graphic. Which position is being discussed?

        (A) Club President

        (B) Club Vice President

        (C) Club Treasurer

        (D) Club Secretary

67.  What will the man do next?

        (A) Change a schedule

        (B) Make an announcement

        (C) Visit headquarters

        (D) Create a poster

TriCore Fitness Center

Additional Services

   Fitness assessment

$5

   Yoga class

$8

   Meal planning

$15

   Private trainer

$25

68.  Look at the graphic. How much will the woman pay for a service?

        (A) $5

        (B) $8

        (C) $15

        (D) $25

69.  What does the man say about the evening?

        (A) The facility is usually crowded.

        (B) The parking area is poorly lit.

        (C) There are more lockers available.

        (D) Complimentary drink is provided.

70.  What does the man say the woman will need to show?

        (A) A certificate

        (B) A form of identification

        (C) A medical report

        (D) A receipt

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.  What product is the speaker selling?

        (A) A computer database

        (B) A product scanner

        (C) An online chat program

        (D) A household appliance

72.  What does the speaker say the product will help avoid?

        (A) Shipping errors

        (B) Slow service

        (C) High costs

        (D) Staff complaints

73.  What will the speaker do next?

        (A) Give a demonstration

        (B) Introduce a colleague

        (C) Discuss a payment plan

        (D) Distribute pamphlets

74.  Who is Pricilla Nichols?

        (A) A food critic

        (B) A chef

        (C) A business owner

        (D) A property developer

75.  What project is Pricilla Nichols currently involved in?

        (A) Raising money for charity

        (B) Opening a cooking institute

        (C) Introducing a new magazine

        (D) Expanding a business overseas

76.  What does the speaker say Pricilla Nichols plans to do?

        (A) Publish an article

        (B) Recruit new employees

        (C) Give out a scholarship

        (D) Renovate a building

77.  What has caused a delay?

        (A) An overbooking error

        (B) A security concern

        (C) Misplaced luggage

        (D) Inclement weather

78.  Why does the speaker say, “Gate 12 has several amenities”?

        (A) To promote some new airport features

        (B) To encourage listeners to stay close

        (C) To describe some special offers

        (D) To recommend a restaurant

79.  According to the speaker, how can the listeners receive more information?

        (A) By speaking to an airline employee

        (B) By visiting the information desk

        (C) By waiting for further announcements

        (D) By checking a notice board

80.  What happened yesterday?

        (A) A recruitment event ended.

        (B) A building underwent renovations.

        (C) A community fair took place.

        (D) An environmental project began.

81.  Why does the speaker say Assange Corporation was selected?

        (A) It has an excellent reputation.

        (B) It offered to work for free.

        (C) It is based locally.

        (D) It has the largest workforce.

82.  What is the city council hoping to do?

        (A) Boost tourism

        (B) Create new jobs

        (C) Construct property

        (D) Attract foreign investment

83.  What does the speaker mention about herself?

        (A) She lives in a nearby town.

        (B) She works for the local government.

        (C) She is in charge of a committee.

        (D) She does research in the area.

84.  According to the speaker, why will the group make frequent stops?

        (A) To use the facilities

        (B) To listen to lectures

        (C) To enjoy the scenery

        (D) To eat snacks

85.  According to the speaker, what can the listeners do on a Web site?

        (A) View a map

        (B) Write a comment

        (C) Place an order

        (D) Read an article

86.  What is the speaker calling about?

        (A) A lost shipment

        (B) A job opening

        (C) A missing document

        (D) An available apartment

87.  What does the speaker say has changed?

        (A) A departure time

        (B) A bank account

        (C) A business location

        (D) A utility expense

88.  Why does the speaker say, “my parents are moving next week”?

        (A) She wants to reserve a moving truck.

        (B) She needs the listener to hurry.

        (C) She has to make travel arrangements.

        (D) She must cancel an appointment.

89.  What is the speaker mainly discussing?

        (A) A hiring strategy

        (B) A company policy

        (C) A customer complaint

        (D) A business deal

90.  What are the listeners asked to do?

        (A) Attract new customers

        (B) Participate in group activities

        (C) Tidy their workspaces

        (D) Lead training sessions

91.  What does the speaker say he will do after the meeting?

        (A) Hold interviews

        (B) Prepare for a trip

        (C) Visit a department store

        (D) Post a document

92.  What is the message mainly about?

        (A) Organizing a welcome party.

        (B) Planning a product launch

        (C) Designing new merchandise

        (D) Reserving accommodations

93.  What does the speaker imply when he says, “Don’t forget what happened in March”?

        (A) He wants the listener to send him some information.

        (B) He is apologizing for a delay to a project.

        (C) He does not want to encounter similar problems.

        (D) He suggests that the listener reschedule an event.

94.  What is the speaker going to do this afternoon?

        (A) Survey some customers

        (B) Review some advertisements

        (C) Compare potential venues

        (D) Visit the head office

95.  What event is being described?

        (A) A store opening

        (B) A park dedication

        (C) A community sale

        (D) A local festival

96.  According to the speaker, what can the listeners find on a Web site?

        (A) An event map

        (B) A registration sheet

        (C) A list of rules

        (D) An introductory video

97.  Look at the graphic. Which day is the event being held?

        (A) Thursday

        (B) Friday

        (C) Saturday

        (D) Sunday

98.  According to the speaker, what was mentioned in the company newsletter?

        (A) An office will be ready ahead of schedule.

        (B) The company has been nominated for an award.

        (C) A product release date has been delayed.

        (D) The company has come under new ownership.

99.  What problem does the speaker mention?

        (A) Shipments are delayed.

        (B) Positions are vacant.

        (C) Content quality has dropped.

        (D) Costs have increased.

100. Look at the graphic. Which company may be acquired?

        (A) LC News & Culture

        (B) Daily Feed

        (C) Fuzz Report

        (D) West Coast Reader

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