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.
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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.
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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 does the man want to do?
(A) Purchase a new television
(B) Get his TV reception repaired
(C) Cancel an unnecessary service
(D) Enter a competition
33. What will happen this evening?
(A) The man will go to a fitness center.
(B) A sales promotion will end.
(C) The man will watch a sporting event.
(D) A product will be delivered.
34. According to the woman, what will the man be charged for?
(A) A late payment
(B) A service upgrade
(C) Tickets for a soccer game
(D) A contract cancellation
35. What are the speakers mainly discussing?
(A) A sporting event
(B) A seminar about poverty
(C) A film release
(D) A political gathering
36. What is the man’s problem?
(A) Tickets are no longer available.
(B) He has to work on Saturday.
(C) Prices for an event are too expensive.
(D) He will be out of town this weekend.
37. What does the woman offer to do?
(A) Send the man’s résumé to her boss
(B) Let the man use her ticket
(C) Give the man a ride
(D) Speak with a business owner
38. What does the man say will happen on Friday?
(A) A Web site will launch.
(B) A renovation project will begin.
(C) A competition will be held.
(D) A business will open.
39. What did the women do this morning?
(A) Set up displays
(B) Cleaned a workspace
(C) Distributed flyers
(D) Purchased supplies
40. What does the man ask Bella to do?
(A) Conduct job interviews
(B) Lead a training session
(C) Place advertisements
(D) Contact staff members
41. Who most likely are the speakers?
(A) Janitors
(B) Plumbers
(C) Architects
(D) Painters
42. Why is the man unable to help the woman?
(A) He is leaving to go on vacation.
(B) He must train a new employee.
(C) He cannot find transportation.
(D) He is not qualified.
43. What does the man suggest the woman do?
(A) Request a new assignment
(B) Hire a part-time worker
(C) Ask a coworker for help
(D) Take a training course
44. What is the woman concerned about?
(A) Choosing a venue for an event
(B) Hiring a chef for a restaurant
(C) Finding a coffee supplier
(D) Selecting a name for her business
45. What does the man say he will do?
(A) Visit a potential restaurant site
(B) Report the results of a study
(C) Contact the woman in the afternoon
(D) Review some résumés
46. What is scheduled to happen in March?
(A) A company executive will retire.
(B) A business will relocate.
(C) The results of an inspection will be announced.
(D) A restaurant will start a new service.
47. Where is the conversation taking place?
(A) In a restaurant
(B) In a bus terminal
(C) In an airport
(D) In a hotel
48. What problem does the woman mention?
(A) She has misplaced an item.
(B) She is running late for a meeting.
(C) She cannot access a room.
(D) She has arrived at the wrong location.
49. What do the men agree to do?
(A) Speak with coworkers
(B) Provide a refund
(C) Upgrade a service
(D) Reschedule an event
50. What is the man interested in doing?
(A) Signing an apartment lease
(B) Postponing a celebration
(C) Booking a space for an event
(D) Renovating an office
51. What did the woman want to get?
(A) An updated inventory
(B) A list of clients
(C) A price estimate
(D) Information about a room
52. What does the man suggest the woman do?
(A) Check out a Web site
(B) E-mail a document
(C) Visit a building
(D) Fill out an application
53. What does the woman imply when she says, “Finally”?
(A) She thinks a project took too long to complete.
(B) She has an important topic to discuss.
(C) She is pleased that a decision has been made.
(D) She wants the man to complete a task.
54. What does the man say about Mr. Cowell?
(A) He is planning to leave the company.
(B) He has helped increase the company’s profits.
(C) He will interview potential job candidates.
(D) He will take on a new role next month.
55. What will the speakers do next?
(A) Make some coffee
(B) Attend a meeting
(C) Purchase a gift
(D) Arrange a celebration
56. Why is the company making changes to workers’ salaries?
(A) A recent business deal was less successful than expected.
(B) The company’s profits have increased drastically.
(C) A law was passed by the government.
(D) The company has not hired enough workers.
57. What is an additional result of the pay change?
(A) Employees will work longer hours.
(B) The company can retain its workers.
(C) Foreign investors can be attracted.
(D) The company will receive an award.
58. What will happen soon?
(A) More workers will join the company.
(B) A new company policy will be announced.
(C) The company will open up a new branch.
(D) Employees with negotiate new contracts.
59. Where do the speakers work?
(A) At a bank
(B) At a restaurant
(C) At a post office
(D) At a hospital
60. Why has the woman been asked to visit headquarters?
(A) To submit a report
(B) To oversee training
(C) To attend a board meeting
(D) To join a business luncheon
61. What does the man mean when he says, “Leave it to me”?
(A) He would like a copy of an interview schedule.
(B) He suggests that the woman cancel a trip.
(C) He will contact some job candidates.
(D) He plans to depart at the same time as the woman.
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Post Office Branch |
Supervisor |
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Glendale Street |
Ms. Prescott |
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Foreman Road |
Mr. Gupta |
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Rowan Avenue |
Ms. Anders |
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Yale Boulevard |
Mr. Lubick |
62. What is the man trying to do?
(A) Buy some stamps
(B) Send some packages
(C) Pick up a delivery
(D) Obtain a refund
63. What does the woman ask for?
(A) An invoice number
(B) A delivery address
(C) A piece of ID
(D) An estimated weight
64. Look at the graphic. What branch does the woman work at?
(A) Glendale Street
(B) Foreman Road
(C) Rowan Avenue
(D) Yale Boulevard
65. Who most likely is the man?
(A) A train driver
(B) A maintenance worker
(C) A passenger
(D) A ticket agent
66. What does the woman ask about?
(A) Train delays
(B) Special discounts
(C) Food availability
(D) Seat upgrades
67. Look at the graphic. Which platform will the woman go to next?
(A) Platform 1
(B) Platform 2
(C) Platform 3
(D) Platform 4
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Burnaby Jazz Festival Afternoon Schedule |
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1:45 P.M. – 2:15 P.M. |
Jerome Lewis |
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2:30 P.M. – 3:15 P.M. |
Otto Manfred |
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3:30 P.M. – 4:15 P.M. |
Catriona Salford |
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4:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. |
Lou Garland |
68. Who most likely are the speakers?
(A) Event organizers
(B) Concert performers
(C) Music critics
(D) Magazine editors
69. What does the man mention about the jazz festival?
(A) It will be broadcast online.
(B) It has sold out of tickets.
(C) It is being held in several venues.
(D) It will be covered in a magazine.
70. Look at the graphic. When will the speakers probably meet?
(A) At 2:15 P.M.
(B) At 3:15 P.M.
(C) At 4:15 P.M.
(D) At 5:30 P.M.
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 speaker most likely work?
(A) At a real estate office
(B) At a magazine company
(C) At an architectural firm
(D) At a bank
72. What problem is reported?
(A) A deadline has passed.
(B) A bill was not paid in full.
(C) A building violated a safety rule.
(D) A meeting must be cancelled.
73. What does the speaker say he might do tomorrow?
(A) Refund an item
(B) Put a service on hold
(C) Turn in a report
(D) Send out some merchandise
74. What is the purpose of the contest?
(A) To decide on a location for a trip
(B) To create a company logo
(C) To rename the company
(D) To select the best employee
75. According to the speaker, why should workers go to the Human Resources Department?
(A) To apply for a job opening
(B) To get an application form
(C) To hand in a design
(D) To vote on a contest winner
76. What will take place on September 20?
(A) A merger deal will be signed.
(B) Additional staff will be hired.
(C) Ms. Perkins will be promoted.
(D) A new design will be revealed.
77. What kind of business is being advertised?
(A) A grocery store
(B) A fitness center
(C) A sporting goods store
(D) A hardware store
78. When is the store’s grand opening?
(A) On Sunday
(B) On Monday
(C) On Wednesday
(D) On Friday
79. How can customers become a member?
(A) By turning in a form
(B) By visiting a Web site
(C) By contacting the manager
(D) By attending the grand opening
80. What information should the listeners look for on a Web site?
(A) An event map
(B) Directions
(C) A price list
(D) Available parking
81. Why is the event at the Boston Club expected to be popular?
(A) Admission is free.
(B) A famous band will play.
(C) There are many food specials.
(D) The location is convenient.
82. Why does the speaker say, “the Boston Club has limited capacity”?
(A) To criticize a decision
(B) To explain a price
(C) To warn about safety conditions
(D) To stress a suggestion
83. What problem has the caller discovered?
(A) He submitted the wrong poster design.
(B) He provided the wrong delivery address.
(C) He forgot to order some materials.
(D) He misplaced a Web site address.
84. What event is scheduled for next weekend?
(A) A career hair
(B) A drama production
(C) A musical performance
(D) A graphic design convention
85. What does the caller offer to do?
(A) Pay a fee in advance
(B) Cancel a previous order
(C) Reschedule an event
(D) Visit a business location
86. Who most likely are the listeners?
(A) Sales representatives
(B) Financial advisors
(C) Potential customers
(D) Department managers
87. What does the speaker mean when she says, “We wish we could offer more”?
(A) She wants to provide new benefits to customers.
(B) She acknowledges that the listeners are disappointed.
(C) She hopes to expand a product range in the future.
(D) She wants the listeners to offer their suggestions.
88. What will the listeners probably do next?
(A) Watch a video clip
(B) Test new products
(C) Begin a tour
(D) Review a budget
89. Where most likely are the listeners?
(A) At a leadership workshop
(B) At an awards show
(C) At a store opening
(D) At an anniversary celebration
90. According to the speaker, what has been the most important aspect of his work?
(A) Giving large amounts of money
(B) Influencing governmental policy
(C) Assisting others in person
(D) Organizing charity events
91. What will the speaker probably talk about next?
(A) The importance of student volunteering
(B) The social effects of some natural disasters
(C) Methods of conserving water
(D) Tactics for soliciting donations
92. What is the speaker mainly discussing?
(A) A sports competition
(B) A grand opening event
(C) A community art fair
(D) A musical performance
93. What did the city council do last month?
(A) It resurfaced a road.
(B) It modified a park.
(C) It renovated a building.
(D) It donated funds to charity.
94. What does the speaker mean when she says, “that has yet to be confirmed”?
(A) Ticket prices might increase
(B) A schedule might change.
(C) A planning permit has not been granted.
(D) Local celebrities are likely to participate.
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Box Office Earnings – July |
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1. Dreams of Flight |
$115 million |
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2. The Lost Talisman |
$105 million |
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3. Star Voyager |
$72 million |
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4. Summer Sonnet |
$35 million |
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5. Eastern Winds |
$25 million |
95. Who most likely is the speaker?
(A) A theater owner
(B) A magazine writer
(C) A radio show host
(D) A movie critic
96. Look at the graphic. How much money did Brad Ford’s new movie make in July?
(A) $115 million
(B) $105 million
(C) $72 million
(D) $35 million
97. What does the speaker say about Eastern Winds?
(A) It has been poorly received.
(B) It was released one week ago.
(C) It features an award-winning actor.
(D) It was expensive to produce.
98. Why is the speaker calling?
(A) To describe a company’s services
(B) To request a deadline extension
(C) To point out an error with some work
(D) To confirm the details of a project
99. What does the speaker say he will do on Saturday?
(A) Leave an entrance unlocked
(B) Submit a payment to a business
(C) Rent some extra equipment
(D) Provide additional instructions
100. Look at the graphic. Which neighborhood is the speaker’s house located in?
(A) San Lorenzo
(B) Atlantic Park
(C) Victoria Hills
(D) Pine Hills
Answer Key
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1 (C) 2 (A) 3 (B) 4 (D)
5 (C) 6 (C)
7 (B) 8 (A) 9 (C) 10 (B)
11 (A) 12 (B) 13 (B) 14 (B)
15 (C) 16 (B) 17 (A) 18 (B)
19 (C) 20 (A) 21 (C) 22 (C)
23 (B) 24 (B) 25 (B) 26 (A)
27 (B) 28 (B) 29 (C) 30 (A)
31 (C)
32 (B) 33 (C) 34 (B) 35 (C)
36 (A) 37 (D) 38 (D) 39 (C)
40 (D) 41 (C) 42 (B) 43 (C)
44 (C) 45 (B) 46 (D) 47 (D)
48 (A) 49 (A) 50 (C) 51 (D)
52 (C) 53 (C) 54 (D) 55 (C)
56 (B) 57 (B) 58 (D) 59 (A)
60 (B) 61 (C) 62 (C) 63 (C)
64 (C) 65 (D) 66 (C) 67 (D)
68 (A) 69 (D) 70 (C)
71 (B) 72 (B) 73 (B) 74 (B)
75 (C) 76 (D) 77 (D) 78 (B)
79 (B) 80 (A) 81 (B) 82 (D)
83 (C) 84 (C) 85 (D) 86 (A)
87 (B) 88 (A) 89 (B) 90 (C)
91 (B) 92 (A) 93 (B) 94 (B)
95 (C) 96 (B) 97 (B) 98 (D)
99 (D) 100 (A)
