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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.  Where is the conversation most likely taking place?

        (A) At a supermarket

        (B) At a hotel

        (C) At an auto shop

        (D) At a travel agency

33.  What problem does the woman mention?

        (A) A bill is not correct.

        (B) A repair is not finished.

        (C) A reservation was not available.

        (D) A staff member was not polite.

34.  Where will the woman go next?

        (A) To a client’s office

        (B) To the airport

        (C) To a shopping center

        (D) To a museum

35.  What did the woman order from the man’s company?

        (A) Machine parts

        (B) Cleaning supplies

        (C) Some tickets

        (D) Some computers

36.  Why is the woman pleased?

        (A) Some service fees have decreased.

        (B) Some product tests were successful.

        (C) A musical performance has been scheduled.

        (D) A business competitor has left the industry.

37.  What does the woman ask about?

        (A) The date of a delivery

        (B) The size of a venue

        (C) Business hours

        (D) Discounts on an order

38.  Which department does the woman work in?

        (A) Logistics

        (B) Marketing

        (C) Quality Assurance

        (D) Human Resources

39.  What will happen in six months?

        (A) A company will merge with another.

        (B) An employee will retire.

        (C) A campaign will be launched.

        (D) A branch will open abroad.

40.  Why does the man decline the woman’s offer?

        (A) There is not enough money for a project.

        (B) There are no free days on the calendar.

        (C) Current employees have been fully trained.

        (D) A consultant has been hired to advise the department.

41.  What problem does the man mention?

        (A) A budget has been cut.

        (B) A Web site was difficult to use.

        (C) Product sales have been low.

        (D) A policy change was rejected.

42.  What does the man suggest doing?

        (A) Presenting at a trade show

        (B) Reassigning some projects

        (C) Reducing a price

        (D) Trying a different advertising strategy

43.  What does the woman say she will do?

        (A) Call a supplier

        (B) Take notes at a meeting

        (C) Research a topic

        (D) Check a bus map

44.  What are the men training to become?

        (A) Truck drivers

        (B) Airplane mechanics

        (C) Electricians

        (D) Plumbers

45.  What will the men learn to do today?

        (A) Repair equipment

        (B) Read blueprints

        (C) Use software to create invoices

        (D) Prepare for an inspection

46.  What does the woman say she will provide?

        (A) A checklist

        (B) A password

        (C) A meal voucher

        (D) A tool kit

47.  Why are the speakers unable to use a conference room?

        (A) It is not large enough.

        (B) It is being remodeled.

        (C) It does not have a projector.

        (D) It has already been reserved.

48.  What does the man say is a problem with the cafeteria?

        (A) The seats are uncomfortable.

        (B) The menu is limited.

        (C) The sound quality is poor.

        (D) The checkout lines are long.

49.  Why does the woman want to contact a colleague?

        (A) To ask for a suggestion

        (B) To decline an invitation

        (C) To discuss a budget

        (D) To revise a presentation

50.  Where does the conversation take place?

        (A) At an appliance store

        (B) At a technical support company

        (C) At a warehouse

        (D) At a supermarket

51.  According to the man, what is the problem?

        (A) Some items are missing from a shipment.

        (B) Some workers are on vacation.

        (C) A project deadline has passed.

        (D) A business address was incorrect.

52.  What does the woman want to do?

        (A) Develop an employee handbook

        (B) Ask some volunteers to work overtime

        (C) Request a deadline extension

        (D) Review some recent reports

53. What does the man mean when he says, “I have a big job this weekend”?

        (A) He is unhappy about a schedule.

        (B) He cannot give the woman a ride.

        (C) He will receive a large payment.

        (D) He needs some assistance.

54.  What will the man do at a wedding?

        (A) Cater the food

        (B) Provide the music

        (C) Style hair

        (D) Decorate a room

55.  What will the man most likely do next?

        (A) Pick up some samples

        (B) Confirm a meeting time

        (C) Meet with a client

        (D) Look at some photographs

56. Where does the conversation most likely take place?

        (A) At a concert

        (B) At an airport

        (C) At a movie theater

        (D) At a train station

57.  What is the problem with the machine?

        (A) It is out of paper.

        (B) It is for members only.

        (C) It does not accept cash.

        (D) It needs a new cable.

58.  What does Nadia ask the man for?

        (A) Photo identification

        (B) A luggage tag

        (C) A credit card

        (D) A receipt

59.  Where do the speakers most likely work?

        (A) At a farmer’s market

        (B) At a catering company

        (C) At a home goods store

        (D) At a food manufacturer

60.  Why does the woman say, “Theresa isn’t here”?

        (A) To reject a suggestion

        (B) To make an excuse

        (C) To express concern

        (D) To give permission

61.  According to the man, why was a recipe changed?

        (A) Some ingredients were too expensive.

        (B) Some equipment was unavailable.

        (C) A new regulation was passed.

        (D) A client requested it.

62.  What product are the speakers discussing?

        (A) A laptop computer

        (B) A digital camera

        (C) A mobile phone

        (D) A video game system

63.  Look at the graphic. What percentage is the man especially happy about?

        (A) 69%

        (B) 75%

        (C) 88%

        (D) 95%

64.  What does the man suggest?

        (A) Asking professionals for their opinions

        (B) Switching to a new battery vendor

        (C) Changing the product’s launch date

        (D) Redesigning a carrying case

65.  Who will the speakers meet with next week?

        (A) Job applicants

        (B) Board members

        (C) Local politicians

        (D) Business competitors

66.  Look at the graphic. Which cost are the speakers concerned about?

        (A) $4.00

        (B) $3.00

        (C) $2.00

        (D) $1.00

67.  What does the man suggest doing?

        (A) Hiring a consultant

        (B) Changing suppliers

        (C) Requesting a new report

        (D) Visiting a factory

68.  Where do the speakers most likely work?

        (A) At a travel agency

        (B) At a theater

        (C) At a clothing store

        (D) At a tailor shop

69.  Look at the graphic. Which quantity will be changed?

        (A) 6

        (B) 8

        (C) 12

        (D) 18

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

        (A) Hang some lights

        (B) Paint a ceiling

        (C) Clean a machine

        (D) Measure some fabric

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 is the speaker mainly discussing?

        (A) Company goals

        (B) A software program

        (C) A vacation policy

        (D) Salary increases

72.  What improvement does the speaker mention?

        (A) Employees can work from any location.

        (B) More staff will be assigned to a project.

        (C) Department budgets have increased.

        (D) Time on projects will be reported accurately.

73.  What will Michaela do next?

        (A) Give a demonstration

        (B) Present survey results

        (C) Explain a project timeline

        (D) Answer employee questions

74.  What type of event are the listeners participating in?

        (A) A community fund-raiser

        (B) A company retreat

        (C) A trade show

        (D) A sports competition

75.  What are the listeners asked to do?

        (A) Be on time for activities

        (B) Volunteer to help

        (C) Turn off electronic devices

        (D) Wear appropriate clothing

76.  What will the listeners most likely do next?

        (A) Go on a tour

        (B) Watch a film

        (C) Attend a presentation

        (D) Have a meal

77.  Where is the announcement being made?

        (A) At a public park

        (B) At a fitness center

        (C) At a pool-cleaning company

        (D) At a hotel

78.  What does the speaker emphasize about the new pool?

        (A) The size

        (B) The shape

        (C) The water temperature

        (D) The technological features

79.  What are the listeners advised to check on a Web site?

        (A) Hours of operation

        (B) Health regulations

        (C) Equipment fees

        (D) Facility maps

80.  What product does the speaker mention?

        (A) A digital watch

        (B) An electric bicycle

        (C) A portable speaker

        (D) A video game

81.  What does the speaker offer to do?

        (A) Make travel arrangements

        (B) Drop off some paperwork

        (C) Order a product

        (D) Open an account

82.  Why does the speaker say, “I’m free tomorrow afternoon?

        (A) To accept an invitation

        (B) To indicate a project is finished

        (C) To suggest a time to meet

        (D) To postpone a task

83.  Where do the listeners most likely work?

        (A) At an architecture firm

        (B) At a law firm

        (C) At an accounting firm

        (D) At a bank

84.  Why does the speaker congratulate Lisa Sullivan?

        (A) She won an award.

        (B) She was promoted.

        (C) She had an article published.

        (D) She recruited a client.

85.  According to the speaker, what has changed about the picnic?

        (A) Live music will be provided.

        (B) Vegetarian options will be available.

        (C) Friends and family can be invited.

        (D) Employees can join a planning committee.

86.  What type of company is being advertised?

        (A) An electronics store

        (B) A construction firm

        (C) A clothing manufacturer

        (D) A movie theater

87.  According to the speaker, what has the company recently done?

        (A) It has opened another factory.

        (B) It has merged with another company.

        (C) It has changed its logo.

        (D) It has won many awards.

88.  Why does the speaker say, “Interviews are being conducted now”?

        (A) To show surprise

        (B) To remind listeners about a radio program

        (C) To correct a scheduling mistake

        (D) To express urgency

89.  Who is Bernard Moreau?

        (A) A news reporter

        (B) A corporate executive

        (C) A film director

        (D) An actor

90.  What is being added to a service?

        (A) An online store

        (B) Automatic billing

        (C) A rating system

        (D) A communication feature

91.  According to the speaker, when will the service be updated?

        (A) Tomorrow

        (B) Next week

        (C) Next month

        (D) Next year

92.  According to the speaker, what has management announced?

        (A) A budget reduction

        (B) A sales goal

        (C) A business relocation

        (D) A hiring initiative

93.  Why does the speaker say, “we have had the computers on the first floor for a very long time”?

        (A) To make a recommendation

        (B) To compliment a decision

        (C) To criticize another department

        (D) To apologize for an error

94.  What reason does the speaker give for a delay?

        (A) He needs to get permission from a supervisor.

        (B) He has to travel for business.

        (C) Some equipment is not available.

        (D) There was a mistake in some directions.

95.  In what type of business does the speaker most likely work?

        (A) A magazine publisher

        (B) A paper supply company

        (C) A cleaning service

        (D) An accounting firm

96.  Look at the graphic. Where will the group have dinner?

        (A) At Roma Italian Palace

        (B) At Adobe Mexican Restaurant

        (C) At Susanna’s Southern Foods

        (D) At City Vegetarian Café

97.  What does the speaker suggest doing tomorrow?

        (A) Interviewing a prospective employee.

        (B) Changing a menu

        (C) Revising an itinerary

        (D) Practicing a presentation

98.  What is the speaker’s profession?

        (A) Business consultant

        (B) Event planner

        (C) Travel agent

        (D) Hotel manager

99.  Look at the graphic. Which location is not included in a tour?

        (A) Carsen Lake

        (B) Arbor State Park

        (C) Taylor Art Museum

        (D) Milton Zoo

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

        (A) Revise an advertisement

        (B) Talk with a colleague

        (C) Move to another room

        (D) Sign a contract

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