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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 most likely do the speakers work?

        (A) At a pharmacy

        (B) At a post office

        (C) At a hardware store

        (D) At a florist

33.  What did the man have trouble doing?

        (A) Checking out a customer

        (B) Processing a refund

        (C) Ordering something online

        (D) Locating some items

34.  What does the woman offer to do for the man?

        (A) Point out a document

        (B) Work his next shift

        (C) Show him the cash register

        (D) Complete his report for him

35.  What is the problem?

        (A) A payment has not been processed.

        (B) A supplier is charging more money.

        (C) A delivery was sent to the wrong place.

        (D) A product is no longer available.

36.  What does the man suggest about Gleeson Interior?

        (A) It has low prices.

        (B) The quality of its products is high.

        (C) It supplies many local stores.

        (D) It is located in another city.

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

        (A) Request some samples

        (B) Sign a contract

        (C) Negotiate a lower price

        (D) Arrange a meeting

38.  What type of job does the woman want?

        (A) A management job

        (B) An engineering job

        (C) A teaching position

        (D) A secretarial position

39.  Why does the woman want to go back to work?

        (A) Her children all go to school.

        (B) Her family needs the money.

        (C) She is bored staying at home.

        (D) She just graduated from college.

40.  What does the man request that the woman do?

        (A) Submit her résumé

        (B) Apply online

        (C) Visit an office in person

        (D) Speak with the supervisor

41.  What is the man’s problem?

        (A) He will be late for a meeting.

        (B) He forgot to bring some documents.

        (C) He cannot find his destination.

        (D) He needs to reschedule his interview.

42.  How most likely did the man arrive at his destination?

        (A) By car

        (B) By subway

        (C) By taxi

        (D) By train

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

        (A) Come back another day

        (B) Take an elevator up to an office

        (C) Contact Ms. Ross by phone

        (D) Go to the other side of the street

44.  What is the man looking for?

        (A) A stapler

        (B) A file cabinet

        (C) Some toner cartridges

        (D) Some folders

45.  What most likely is Mercer’s?

        (A) A stationery store

        (B) A café

        (C) A fast-food restaurant

        (D) An electronics store

46.  What does the woman tell the man to give her?

        (A) An order form

        (B) A receipt

        (C) A survey sheet

        (D) A coupon

47.  Why does the woman say, “I’m supposed to meet a client in the café downstairs”?

        (A) To ask the man what he wants to drink

        (B) To invite the man to go with her

        (C) To indicate she does not have much time

        (D) To reject the man’s request to talk

48.  What does the man request?

        (A) Rescheduling of a meeting

        (B) Copy of some documents

        (C) Changing of an itinerary

        (D) Approving of a budget

49.  What will the man do this afternoon?

        (A) Meet Ms. Chu

        (B) Inspect a facility

        (C) Stay in his office

        (D) Contact a client

50.  Where does the conversation most likely take place?

        (A) At a clothing store

        (B) At a grocery store

        (C) At a movie theater

        (D) At a bookstore

51.  Why is the man unable to use the coupon?

        (A) It is for an item he is not buying.

        (B) He needs to purchase two items.

        (C) The coupon recently expired.

        (D) The store does not accept coupons.

52.  How will the man pay for his items?

        (A) With cash

        (B) By credit card

        (C) With a check

        (D) By bank transfer

53. What type of company will the woman most likely interview at?

        (A) An architectural firm

        (B) A manufacturer

        (C) A delivery company

        (D) A caterer

54.  What does the woman ask the men for?

        (A) Hints on how to interview

        (B) Directions to a company

        (C) Advice on writing a résumé

        (D) Letters of recommendation

55.  What does Greg imply when he says, “It’s your lucky day”?

        (A) The woman is fortunate to have an interview.

        (B) He can go to the interview along with the woman.

        (C) He knows about the position the woman wants.

        (D) The woman will interview with the HR director.

56. Who made a mistake?

        (A) A customer

        (B) An executive

        (C) An intern

        (D) A manager

57.  What does the woman say the problem is?

        (A) Not enough items were ordered.

        (B) The wrong address was given.

        (C) The incorrect brand was ordered.

        (D) Express delivery was not requested.

58.  What does the woman imply when she says “I’d be pleased if you did that”?

        (A) She would like the items to be sent by courier.

        (B) She appreciates being offered some free samples.

        (C) She wants the bill charged to an account.

        (D) She likes receiving a discount on her order.

59.  What have clients spoken with the man about?

        (A) The appearance of the office

        (B) The quality of some services

        (C) The prices of several items

        (D) The attitudes of his employees

60.  What does the woman offer to do?

        (A) Visit some furniture stores

        (B) Speak with a professional

        (C) Revise some work herself

        (D) Provide an estimate

61.  What does the man request the woman to do?

        (A) Arrange a meeting

        (B) E-mail her friend

        (C) Replace the lighting

        (D) Order some lunch

62.  What is the conversation mainly about?

        (A) Plans to start constructing robots

        (B) The need to take time off from work

        (C) Preparations for an upcoming event

        (D) The hiring of some new employees

63.  What is suggested about Martin Duncan?

        (A) He will be busy this coming weekend.

        (B) He is knowledgeable about robotics.

        (C) He has to attend to a family matter.

        (D) He is close friends with the woman.

64.  What will the man probably do next?

        (A) Make a phone call

        (B) Visit an event site

        (C) Speak with Sandra Watson

        (D) Go out to lunch

65.  What does the woman say about the man?

        (A) He has a graduate degree.

        (B) He is able to speak a few languages.

        (C) He has experience working in the industry.

        (D) He did well on the application test he took.

66.  Look at the graphic. Who will interview the man?

        (A) Jessica Walsh

        (B) Theodore Rhodes

        (C) Igor Romanov

        (D) Henrietta Davis

67.  What does the woman tell the man to bring?

        (A) A form of personal identification

        (B) A copy of his portfolio

        (C) Copies of his job certifications

        (D) His college diploma

68.  What does the man say about today’s performance?

        (A) There are no tickets available.

        (B) It starts in half an hour.

        (C) All tickets for it cost $40.

        (D) It features actors from out of town.

69.  Look at the graphic. In which row are the woman’s tickets?

        (A) Row B

        (B) Row C

        (C) Row D

        (D) Row E

70.  What does the man suggest about the performance?

        (A) It lasts for more than two hours.

        (B) Tomorrow’s will be the last one.

        (C) It has been nominated for some awards.

        (D) The woman’s friends will enjoy it.

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 does the speaker mainly discuss?

        (A) An award for an employee

        (B) The retirement of an employee

        (C) An employee’s major accomplishments

        (D) The hiring of a new employee

72.  What is suggested about Chet Wilson?

        (A) He intends to move to another city.

        (B) He is currently the CEO of a company.

        (C) He hopes to become a manager.

        (D) He worked at the company when it was founded.

73.  What does the speaker ask Chet Wilson to do?

        (A) Speak to the crowd

        (B) Reconsider his actions

        (C) Accept an award

        (D) Open a present

74.  Why did the speaker call?

        (A) To offer a discount

        (B) To inquire about a payment

        (C) To apologize for a mistake

        (D) To say an item is unavailable

75.  What does the speaker request that Mr. Reynolds do?

        (A) Visit a store in person

        (B) E-mail his response

        (C) Giver her a phone call

        (D) Change his order

76.  Who most likely is Henry?

        (A) A customer

        (B) A cashier

        (C) A manager

        (D) A delivery person

77.  What does the speaker most likely mean when she says, “That’s going to come to an end soon”?

        (A) The temperature will decrease.

        (B) There will be no more sunny skies.

        (C) The rain is going to stop.

        (D) There is a chance of snow.

78.  When will the weather conditions be windy?

        (A) On Tuesday

        (B) On Wednesday

        (C) On Thursday

        (D) On Friday

79.  What will the listeners hear next?

        (A) A commercial

        (B) Some music

        (C) An interview

        (D) A news report

80.  What caused the problem?

        (A) An accident

        (B) An equipment failure

        (C) A late passenger

        (D) Bad weather

81.  Why does the speaker say, “It will take about ten minutes for that to happen”?

        (A) To indicate when a subway car will be moved

        (B) To say when the subway will arrive at the station

        (C) To mention when everyone will be rescued

        (D) To state when the missing part will arrive

82.  What does the speaker say that he will do?

        (A) Provide directions

        (B) Turn on the air conditioning

        (C) Assure passengers they are safe

        (D) Give regular updates

83.  What is the most likely true about Sylvester Hampton?

        (A) He intends to entire soon.

        (B) He works in the manufacturing industry.

        (C) He is the mayor of Arlington.

        (D) He has been an employer for three decades.

84.  What can listeners get at the reception desk?

        (A) A schedule of events

        (B) A registration packet

        (C) A nametag

        (D) A brochure

85.  What will probably happen next?

        (A) A speech will be given.

        (B) A seminar will begin.

        (C) An introduction will be made.

        (D) A change will be announced.

86.  What does the speaker imply when she says, “With hard work, we can do it”?

        (A) A company can become more profitable.

        (B) An office can be opened on schedule.

        (C) An inspection can be passed.

        (D) A business trip can be successful.

87.  What does the speaker say about the transfer opportunity?

        (A) It will come with a high salary.

        (B) The application date is October 1.

        (C) Individuals must work abroad.

        (D) Managers are requested to apply.

88.  How can listeners get more information from the speaker?

        (A) By sending her an e-mail

        (B) By speaking with her in person

        (C) By sending a text message to her

        (D) By contacting her on the phone

89.  What is the news report mainly about?

        (A) How people can go to a game

        (B) How fans can purchase tickets

        (C) How a game will affect traffic

        (D) How long a game is expected to last

90.  What does the speaker mention about the game?

        (A) It will not be a sellout.

        (B) It will be held downtown.

        (C) It is the first game of the season.

        (D) It should end about 9:30 P.M.

91.  What will listeners hear next?

        (A) Financial news

        (B) Sports news

        (C) An advertisement

        (D) Some music

92.  Why did nobody answer the phone?

        (A) The call was made late at night.

        (B) All the lines are currently busy.

        (C) There is a problem with the telephone.

        (D) No employees are working at the moment.

93.  Why would a person press the number five?

        (A) To discuss a bill

        (B) To report a problem

        (C) To listen to the message again

        (D) To schedule an appointment

94.  What is suggested about Danbury Power?

        (A) Its offices will be open the following day.

        (B) Its work crews are trying to restore power.

        (C) It charges the lowest rates in the city.

        (D) It is looking to hire new employees.

95.  What is the speaker mainly discussing?

        (A) An upcoming event

        (B) A weather forecast

        (C) A rescheduled meeting

        (D) An introduction speech

96.  Look at the graphic. When was the event originally scheduled to be held?

        (A) Monday

        (B) Tuesday

        (C) Wednesday

        (D) Thursday

97.  Who is scheduled to speak at the event?

        (A) A popular celebrity

        (B) The CEO of a company

        (C) The building owner

        (D) A local politician

98.  Look at the graphic. Where is the house the speaker is discussing?

        (A) 42 Winston Street

        (B) 99 Amethyst Boulevard

        (C) 181 Shamrock Road

        (D) 65 Hunter Lane

99.  What does the speaker say about the house?

        (A) It has a large backyard.

        (B) It is across the street from a school.

        (C) It has two floors.

        (D) It has a swimming pool.

100. How does the speaker request that he be contacted?

        (A) By e-mail

        (B) By text message

        (C) By phone call

        (D) In person

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41.  (C)   42.  (B)   43.  (B)   44.  (D)   45.  (A)

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86.  (B)   87.  (C)   88.  (B)   89.  (C)   90.  (D)

91.  (C)   92.  (D)   93.  (B)   94.  (A)   95.  (A)

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