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. Where is the conversation most likely taking place?
(A) At a hardware store
(B) At a clothing shop
(C) At a bakery
(D) At a pharmacy
33. How do the speakers hope to increase sales?
(A) By advertising online
(B) By offering a new product
(C) By providing free delivery
(D) By discounting some items
34. What will the man do next?
(A) Contact a vendor
(B) Talk to a colleague
(C) File some invoices
(D) Get some more supplies
35. What does the woman say a town recently did?
(A) It elected a mayor.
(B) It fixed a train line.
(C) It cleaned up a community park.
(D) It added a bicycle lane.
36. Why is the woman pleased about a change?
(A) Her monthly bills are lower.
(B) Her commute is quicker.
(C) Recycling is easier.
(D) A neighborhood looks nicer.
37. What does the man suggest the woman do?
(A) Join a club
(B) Enter a competition
(C) Check an agenda
(D) Post a review
38. What type of company do the men work for?
(A) An architectural firm
(B) An engineering firm
(C) A construction company
(D) An electronics manufacturer
39. What is the purpose of the telephone call?
(A) To cancel an order
(B) To arrange an interview
(C) To ask about a policy
(D) To confirm a reservation
40. What will be sent to the woman?
(A) A magazine article
(B) A warranty
(C) Directions to a location
(D) Instructions for refunds
41. Where does the man work?
(A) At a bus station
(B) At a financial firm
(C) At a dental office
(D) At an auto repair shop
42. What does the man offer to contact the woman about?
(A) A business’s holiday hours
(B) An appointment opening
(C) The status of a delivery
(D) The cost of a service
43. Why does the man say, “the Number 10 bus stops right outside our building”?
(A) To recommend that the woman take the bus
(B) To request that a bus route be extended
(C) To correct an error on a map
(D) To complain about traffic noise
44. Where are the speakers?
(A) At a department store
(B) At a medical clinic
(C) At a library
(D) At a bank
45. What is the woman trying to do?
(A) Pick up a prescription
(B) Join a rewards program
(C) Make a deposit
(D) Borrow a book
46. What will the man do next?
(A) Speak to a manager
(B) Prepare some forms
(C) Refund a purchase
(D) Upgrade some software
47. What product are the distributors coming to see?
(A) A vehicle
(B) A mobile phone
(C) A computer desk
(D) A refrigerator
48. Why has the meeting been rescheduled?
(A) Some materials did not arrive.
(B) Some employees are still training.
(C) A flight was delayed.
(D) A room was not available.
49. What will the woman do next?
(A) Call a car service
(B) Submit some paperwork
(C) Hire some caterers
(D) Inspect some equipment
50. Where are the speakers?
(A) At a conference
(B) At a factory tour
(C) At an interview
(D) At a laboratory
51. What does the man say he wants to do?
(A) Take some pictures
(B) Ask a question
(C) Look at some machinery
(D) Review a slide show
52. What does the woman remind the man to do?
(A) Send a résumé
(B) Pay a fee
(C) Choose an item
(D) Enjoy some refreshments
53. What business is the man calling from?
(A) An architectural firm
(B) A marketing agency
(C) An electronics store
(D) A printing shop
54. Why does the woman say, “We actually have a new company logo”?
(A) To compliment a colleague
(B) To reassure a client
(C) To request an update to an order
(D) To express surprise at a decision
55. What does the woman ask the man to do?
(A) Charge a credit card
(B) Obtain a supervisor’s approval
(C) Close an account
(D) Update a contract
56. What do the women do at the museum?
(A) Manage the gift shop
(B) Lead tours
(C) Collect donations
(D) Restore paintings
57. What most likely caused an increase in museum visitors?
(A) Free parking
(B) Extended hours of operation
(C) A new exhibit
(D) Lower ticket prices
58. According to the man, what will happen on Thursday?
(A) A film will be shown.
(B) An article will be published.
(C) A city official will host a fund-raiser.
(D) An art collector will give a talk.
59. What problem does the man have?
(A) He was overcharged for a service.
(B) He forgot his password.
(C) His computer has not been delivered.
(D) His computer is not working properly.
60. What did the man’s purchase include?
(A) A screen protector
(B) A carrying case
(C) Technical support
(D) Virus protection
61. What information does the woman request?
(A) A phone number
(B) A mailing address
(C) A model number
(D) A purchase date
62. What are the speakers preparing for?
(A) A job fair
(B) A client visit
(C) A training session
(D) A retirement dinner
63. Look at the graphic. How much will the speakers most likely spend per person?
(A) $6
(B) $8
(C) $10
(D) $12
64. What does the woman say she will do next?
(A) Prepare an itinerary
(B) By some train passes
(C) Visit some restaurants
(D) Confirm a hotel reservation
65. Why does the woman want to talk to the man?
(A) To ask for some advice
(B) To discuss a complaint
(C) To explain a schedule change
(D) To decline an invitation
66. Look at the graphic. Which step in the procedure does the woman mention?
(A) Step 1
(B) Step 2
(C) Step 3
(D) Step 4
67. What does the woman say she will do?
(A) Post some instructions
(B) Put away some equipment
(C) Write a report
(D) Forward an e-mail
68. Where do the speakers most likely work?
(A) At a hardware store
(B) At a driving school
(C) At an automotive supply company
(D) At an international shipping company
69. Look at the graphic. Which month’s sales figures does the woman ask about?
(A) January
(B) February
(C) March
(D) April
70. What does the man say they will do this month?
(A) Launch a new marketing campaign
(B) Offer a discount for bulk purchases
(C) Hire a consultant
(D) Increase production
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. According to the speaker, what will take place on Saturday?
(A) A retirement party
(B) A holiday parade
(C) A business workshop
(D) A company picnic
72. Where do the listeners work?
(A) At a bank
(B) At an amusement park
(C) At a restaurant
(D) At a police station
73. What does the speaker suggest that the listeners do?
(A) Wear warm clothing
(B) Use public transportation
(C) Pack a lunch
(D) Bring identification
74. Where does the speaker most likely work?
(A) At an advertising agency
(B) At a technology firm
(C) At an art museum
(D) At an electronics store
75. What is the talk mainly about?
(A) Updating a logo
(B) Changing a display
(C) Organizing a contest
(D) Offering a seminar
76. What does the speaker say he will do this morning?
(A) Set up a meeting
(B) Submit a supply order
(C) Update a Web site
(D) Print some posters
77. What is the speaker mainly discussing?
(A) A computer program
(B) A conveyor belt
(C) A storage space
(D) A cooling fan
78. What key difference does the speaker point out?
(A) Some machinery will run faster.
(B) Some alarms are more sensitive.
(C) A password has been changed.
(D) A time sheet is online.
79. What does the speaker say the listeners must do?
(A) Speak with a supervisor
(B) Sign a document
(C) Watch a video
(D) Work extra hours
80. According to the speaker, what will happen on Wednesday?
(A) A career fair
(B) A promotional sale
(C) A work site inspection
(D) An employee orientation
81. What does the speaker imply when she says, “I don’t have any appointments tomorrow”?
(A) She has not been successful with a client.
(B) She thinks a schedule is wrong.
(C) She has time to take over a task.
(D) She needs to leave work early.
82. What does the speaker ask the listener to do?
(A) Call her back
(B) Check a calendar
(C) Reserve a booth
(D) Cancel an event
83. According to the speaker, what is special about this month’s issue of Tech Now?
(A) It is free for university students.
(B) It is about women in technology.
(C) It is the magazine’s first issue.
(D) It has a reader survey.
84. Who is Erika Cliffton?
(A) A company’s founder
(B) A journalist
(C) An athlete
(D) A financial consultant
85. What does the magazine offer this week with a subscription?
(A) A laptop case
(B) An umbrella
(C) Access to job listings
(D) A discount coupon for a store
86. What is the broadcast mainly about?
(A) Diet advice
(B) Exercise tips
(C) Improving sleep
(D) Reducing stress
87. Why does the speaker say she is surprised?
(A) A task can be very time-consuming.
(B) A popular view is incorrect.
(C) A local business is closing.
(D) A speaker is arriving late.
88. Why does the speaker say, “We’ll be talking about that on next week’s broadcast”?
(A) To change a schedule
(B) To make a complaint
(C) To refuse a request
(D) To publicize a future episode
89. According to the speaker, what is unique about the airport?
(A) It will be powered by solar energy.
(B) It will be made from recycled materials.
(C) It will be built by a famous architect.
(D) It will be the largest in the country.
90. What does the speaker say will happen next month?
(A) A board meeting
(B) A training session
(C) A job fair
(D) A grand opening
91. According to the speaker, how can the listeners get information about the construction firm?
(A) By dialing a toll-free number
(B) By visiting a Web site
(C) By watching a documentary
(D) By picking up a brochure
92. What is the topic of this week’s podcast?
(A) Historical monuments
(B) Some missing paintings
(C) Classical literature
(D) European composers
93. Who is the guest on this week’s podcast?
(A) An actor
(B) A travel agent
(C) A politician
(D) A professor
94. Why does the speaker say, “this program is only made possible by the financial support of our members”?
(A) To encourage the listeners to make a donation
(B) To apologize for a limited number of episodes
(C) To prevent people from getting a bonus
(D) To express concern about a proposal
95. Look at the graphic. On which date is the talk being given?
(A) June 3
(B) June 10
(C) June 17
(D) June 24
96. What will the listeners do after the break?
(A) Answer survey questions
(B) Participate in group work
(C) Review some résumés
(D) Watch a video
97. What does the speaker remind the listeners about?
(A) Some research questions
(B) Some schedule changes
(C) A payment method
(D) A sign-in sheet
98. Who is the speaker?
(A) A security guard
(B) A project coordinator
(C) A course instructor
(D) A news journalist
99. Look at the graphic. Where will herbs be planted?
(A) Plot 1
(B) Plot 2
(C) Plot 3
(D) Plot 4
100. What does the speaker plan to do on Saturday?
(A) Lead a tour
(B) Attend a picnic
(C) Take some photographs
(D) Install a fence
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