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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.  Why is the woman calling?

        (A) To inquire about a service

        (B) To cancel a subscription

        (C) To participate in a survey

        (D) To order a product

33.  According to the man, what has recently changed?

        (A) A contract length

        (B) A delivery fee

        (C) A business location

        (D) A package deal

34.  What does the man offer to do?

        (A) Refund a payment

        (B) Provide a free trial

        (C) Speak to a supervisor

        (D) Install some equipment

35.  Where are the speakers?

        (A) At a restaurant

        (B) At a festival

        (C) At a grocery store

        (D) At a farm

36.  Why is the man expecting more customers than usual?

        (A) An advertisement was successful.

        (B) An apartment complex opened.

        (C) A competitor went out of business.

        (D) A new product became popular.

37.  What does the man say he did?

        (A) He posted a job opening.

        (B) He met with a contractor.

        (C) He ordered move inventory.

        (D) He reorganized a workspace.

38.  What product are the speakers discussing?

        (A) Fabrics

        (B) Vehicle parts

        (C) Furniture

        (D) Electronic equipment

39.  What does Elizabeth suggest?

        (A) Launching a new product

        (B) Opening another office

        (C) Increasing a budget

        (D) Improving a Web site

40.  What does the man propose?

        (A) Closing a factory

        (B) Reorganizing a department

        (C) Purchasing a business

        (D) Delaying a project

41.  What are the speakers working on?

        (A) A musical performance

        (B) A theater production

        (C) An art exhibition

        (D) A short film

42.  Why does the man say, “the opening night is still this Friday”?

        (A) Many people are interested in coming.

        (B) A brochure has incorrect information.

        (C) He needs to hire additional staff.

        (D) He is surprised by a change.

43.  What does the woman say she will do next?

        (A) Contact a colleague

        (B) Finish a project

        (C) Change a location

        (D) Cancel an event

44.  What does the woman notify the man about?

        (A) A job opening

        (B) A research finding

        (C) An extended deadline

        (D) A meeting agenda

45.  According to the woman, what recently happened in her department?

        (A) Some equipment was upgraded.

        (B) Employees were transferred.

        (C) A supervisor retired.

        (D) Some funding was decreased.

46.  What does the man say he will do next?

        (A) Submit a report

        (B) Contact some coworkers

        (C) Revise a document

        (D) Plan a vacation

47.  What does the woman ask the man to create?

        (A) A product review

        (B) A customer survey

        (C) A test model

        (D) An expense report

48.  According to the woman, why was the man selected for the project?

        (A) He is receiving a promotion.

        (B) He is the only employee available.

        (C) He has asked for extra work.

        (D) He has relevant work experience.

49.  What does the woman suggest the man do?

        (A) Visit a worksite

        (B) Refer to a Web site

        (C) Work on the weekend

        (D) Attend a demonstration

50.  What industry do the speakers work in?

        (A) Travel

        (B) Food

        (C) Manufacturing

        (D) Finance

51.  What is the woman concerned about?

        (A) Purchasing new equipment

        (B) Hiring additional employees

        (C) Moving to another location

        (D) Accepting a contract

52.  Why will the speakers go to Albany?

        (A) A conference is being held.

        (B) A client is visiting.

        (C) A business is closing.

        (D) A commercial is being filmed.

53. Where are the speakers?

        (A) A luxury hotel

        (B) A national monument

        (C) A commercial complex

        (D) A private estate

54.  Why does the woman say, “The client wants the conference hall’s carpet shampooed”?

        (A) To complain about a fee

        (B) To ask for help

        (C) To alter a plan

        (D) To win a contract

55.  What do the speakers agree to do at 4 o’clock?

        (A) Change shifts

        (B) Store some equipment

        (C) Meet with a customer

        (D) Drink some coffee

56. Where does the man most likely work?

        (A) An art gallery

        (B) A library

        (C) An office supply store

        (D) An accounting office

57.  What problem does the woman mention about a printer?

        (A) It will not print in color.

        (B) It jams frequently.

        (C) It runs out of ink quickly.

        (D) It is too large.

58.  What does the man tell the woman to do?

        (A) Restart a computer

        (B) Visit a Web site

        (C) Purchase a warranty

        (D) Request a refund

59.  According to the man, what did some people complain about?

        (A) Food quality

        (B) Faulty equipment

        (C) Showing times

        (D) Limited parking

60.  Why does the woman say she is not concerned?

        (A) Reviews were positive.

        (B) Sales were increased.

        (C) Clients were pleased.

        (D) Attendance was high.

61.  What does the man suggest?

        (A) Reducing participation

        (B) Extending a schedule

        (C) Raising ticket prices

        (D) Holding a contest

Area Zip Codes

Townsville

50010

Grand Rapid

50011

Silver Pines

50012

Hamilton

50013

62.  What is the man having trouble with?

        (A) Purchasing a ticket

        (B) Sending a package

        (C) Selling some real estate

        (D) Making a payment

63.  Look at the graphic. Which code should the man use?

        (A) 50010

        (B) 50011

        (C) 50012

        (D) 50013

64.  What does the woman say will happen soon?

        (A) A delivery will arrive.

        (B) A map will be drawn.

        (C) A Web site will be updated.

        (D) A driver will be hired.

65.  What does the woman say she will send by e-mail?

        (A) Some measurements

        (B) A photograph

        (C) A color sample

        (D) Some contract information

66.  Look at the graphic. Which items will the woman receive for free?

        (A) Nails

        (B) Screws

        (C) Nuts

        (D) Saw guide

67.  What does the man say he will do this afternoon?

        (A) Contact a distributor

        (B) Extend a sale

        (C) Prepare an order

        (D) Close early

Train Number

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Arrival

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7:10 A.M.

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7:45 A.M.

12:30 P.M.

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8:10 A.M.

12:50 P.M.

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8:35 A.M.

1:05 P.M.

68.  Why does the man apologize?

        (A) A store is no longer open.

        (B) A phone number was changed.

        (C) A Web site is down for maintenance.

        (D) A train service has been delayed.

69.  Look at the graphic. What train will the woman most likely take?

        (A) 3098

        (B) 2076

        (C) 2045

        (D) 1097

70.  What does the woman say she will do in London?

        (A) Participate in a tour

        (B) Attend an interview

        (C) View some exhibits

        (D) Purchase some items

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 type of business is being advertised?

        (A) A restaurant

        (B) A hotel

        (C) A convenience store

        (D) A bank

72.  What will the listeners be able to do starting in April?

        (A) Join a rewards program

        (B) Enter a contest

        (C) Purchase new products

        (D) Apply for a job

73.  Why does the speaker invite the listeners to visit a Web site?

        (A) To download an application

        (B) To print a coupon

        (C) To check store hours

        (D) To place an order

74.  What is the purpose of the session?

        (A) To offer instruction

        (B) To reveal a product

        (C) To present an award

        (D) To announce a merger

75.  Who is Mr. Wentz?

        (A) A graphic artist

        (B) An entrepreneur

        (C) A software developer

        (D) A technology journalist

76.  What will take place after Mr. Wentz’s talk?

        (A) A dinner buffet

        (B) An award ceremony

        (C) An after party

        (D) A video presentation

77.  According to the speaker, what is special about the hotel?

        (A) It was built long ago.

        (B) It has a theater.

        (C) Celebrities often stay there.

        (D) It is near a landmark.

78.  Who is Lucas?

        (A) A government official

        (B) A chef

        (C) A business owner

        (D) A designer

79.  Why does the speaker say, “I’ve seen it several times”?

        (A) He wants to change his plans.

        (B) He is suggesting an activity.

        (C) He can perform a task by himself.

        (D) He knows where to find a lost item.

80.  What is the main purpose of the talk?

        (A) To coordinate a project

        (B) To introduce a new member

        (C) To decide on a budget

        (D) To elect an officer

81.  What does the speaker say Tony Chappitz recently did?

        (A) He ran for political office.

        (B) He moved to the area.

        (C) He opened a new business.

        (D) He retired from his job.

82.  What will the speaker do later today?

        (A) Order some food

        (B) Submit a request

        (C) Sign a contract

        (D) Lead a tour

83.  Who is the speaker?

        (A) A store owner

        (B) A salesperson

        (C) A delivery driver

        (D) A chef

84.  What does the company sell?

        (A) Electronics

        (B) Furniture

        (C) Office equipment

        (D) Cooking utensils

85.  What does the speaker imply when she says, “nobody has come”?

        (A) She realized a product is unpopular.

        (B) She thinks a schedule was wrong.

        (C) Some colleagues are running late.

        (D) The directions were incorrect.

86.  What kind of business does Ms. Park manage?

        (A) A bank

        (B) A department store

        (C) An architecture agency

        (D) A legal firm

87.  What kind of software will Ms. Park discuss?

        (A) Video editing

        (B) Scheduling

        (C) Designing

        (D) Accounting

88.  What are the listeners encouraged to do?

        (A) Purchase a product

        (B) Call in with questions

        (C) Download a sample

        (D) Visit a Web site

89.  What does the speaker mean when she says, “We’ve all read the reviews”?

        (A) The reviews should not have been available.

        (B) New reviews are coming out soon.

        (C) The listeners know a product has been poorly received.

        (D) The listeners are excited to try an item.

90.  What does Paige’s report indicate?

        (A) Online media sources are becoming more successful.

        (B) The company should advertise to different customers.

        (C) A market has become very competitive.

        (D) A product is in demand overseas.

91.  What does the speaker ask the listeners to do?

        (A) Share some ideas

        (B) Visit a store

        (C) Proofread a draft

        (D) Update a Web site

92.  What is the talk mainly about?

        (A) Updated computer programs

        (B) New office equipment

        (C) A seminar itinerary

        (D) Company policies

93.  Why did the company choose the product?

        (A) It was part of a package deal.

        (B) It is easy to fix.

        (C) It has several new features.

        (D) It is lightweight.

94.  What does the speaker say is offered with the product?

        (A) A store coupon

        (B) A free month of service

        (C) An extra cable

        (D) An extended warranty

95.  According to the speaker, what has caused a problem?

        (A) Faulty equipment

        (B) An injury

        (C) Bad traffic

        (D) A miscommunication

96.  Look at the graphic. According to the speaker, what piece of information on the ticket will change?

        (A) Opening Act

        (B) Start Time

        (C) Section

        (D) Cost

97.  What does the speaker say the listeners can receive?

        (A) A free snack

        (B) A full refund

        (C) A band t-shirt

        (D) A store coupon

Advertising Today Conference

February 15

8:00

Marketing to the Youth, Peggy Olstein

9:00

Advertising Ethics, Lane Pryce

10:00

Power of Branding, Yujin Kang

11:00

Online Advertising – Issues and Challenges, Sally Draper

12:00

Lunch

98.  What is the purpose of the call?

        (A) To request a payment

        (B) To offer an apology

        (C) To cancel an event

        (D) To ask for feedback

99.  Look at the graphic. Who is the speaker calling?

        (A) Peggy Olstein

        (B) Lane Pryce

        (C) Yujin Kang

        (D) Sally Draper

100. What does the speaker ask the listener to do?

        (A) Review some notes

        (B) Watch a video

        (C) Attend a meeting

        (D) Send an e-mail

Answer Key

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