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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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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. In what industry do the speakers work?
(A) Construction
(B) Medicine
(C) Banking
(D) Entertainment
33. What is scheduled to happen in September?
(A) A change in regulations
(B) A recruitment drive
(C) A business relocation
(D) An industry conference
34. What does the man want to do?
(A) Purchase some modern equipment
(B) Take a tour of a facility
(C) Meet with the woman next week
(D) Create extra advertisements
35. What most likely is the man’s job?
(A) Taxi driver
(B) Store clerk
(C) Mail carrier
(D) Lab technician
36. What does the woman inquire about?
(A) A delivery option
(B) A refund policy
(C) A job opening
(D) A membership program
37. What does the man offer to do?
(A) Check the woman’s receipt
(B) Ask a manager for help
(C) Give the woman some information
(D) Look for some merchandise
38. Where are the speakers?
(A) At a television studio
(B) At an electronics store
(C) At a magazine publisher
(D) At a financial institution
39. Why did the woman visit the business?
(A) To attend a job interview
(B) To sign up for e-mail alerts
(C) To introduce a product
(D) To repair a device
40. What does the woman say she has experience with?
(A) Managing team members
(B) Using editing software
(C) Traveling to other countries
(D) Teaching a course
41. What are the speakers preparing for?
(A) An investors meeting
(B) A focus group discussion
(C) A department picnic
(D) A leadership workshop
42. What does the woman mean when she says, “There are six at the moment”?
(A) A variety of rooms is available.
(B) An event had a poor turnout.
(C) A new order should be canceled.
(D) A task has not been completed.
43. What is the woman asked to do?
(A) Put up some signs
(B) Serve refreshments
(C) Meet a guest at the door
(D) Send an e-mail
44. Who is the woman?
(A) A doctor
(B) A director
(C) A counsellor
(D) A talk show host
45. What does the woman say inspired her?
(A) A book
(B) A speech
(C) A documentary
(D) A vacation
46. What does the woman say that a young audience should do?
(A) Read more newspapers
(B) Update their résumés
(C) Spend more time in school
(D) Follow current events
47. What most likely is the woman’s job?
(A) Financial advisor
(B) Travel agent
(C) Web site designer
(D) Job recruiter
48. What problem does the man tell the woman about?
(A) A lack of employees
(B) A branch closure
(C) Some payment errors
(D) Some missing information
49. What does the woman offer to do?
(A) Run some tests
(B) Suggest a replacement
(C) Send a refund
(D) Review a policy
50. Why did the woman visit the theater?
(A) To conduct an inspection
(B) To audition for a part
(C) To exchange some tickets
(D) To deliver some electronics
51. What will happen next weekend?
(A) A building renovation
(B) A seasonal festival
(C) A premiere showing
(D) An anniversary celebration
52. What does the woman ask for?
(A) Some performers’ names
(B) Some backstage passes
(C) A floor plan
(D) A guest list
53. Why did the woman arrive early?
(A) To find a convenient parking spot
(B) To get a prescription renewed
(C) To update some contact information
(D) To meet some new staff members
54. What does the woman mention about her last appointment?
(A) It was for an annual checkup.
(B) It was with an employee who has retired.
(C) She had to wait a long time for it.
(D) She was charged the wrong amount.
55. What problem does the woman have?
(A) Dry skin
(B) Back pain
(C) A wrist injury
(D) A stomachache
56. Where do the speakers work?
(A) At a library
(B) At a factory
(C) At a real estate agency
(D) At a law office
57. What does the woman ask for assistance with?
(A) Entering information into a database
(B) Organizing a company event
(C) Preparing a room for a meeting
(D) Searching for potential candidates
58. Why does the man say, “I’m not sure they are familiar with our system”?
(A) To recommend hiring more employees
(B) To decline a request
(C) To appraise contractors’ performance
(D) To compliment a coworker
59. What kind of business does the man run?
(A) A utility company
(B) An employment agency
(C) A coffee shop
(D) An office supply store
60. According to the woman, what will be provided in advance?
(A) A temporary password
(B) A free shipping code
(C) Secure containers
(D) A water meter inspection
61. What does the man ask the woman to do?
(A) Check an address
(B) Visit him for a price quote
(C) Send a warranty
(D) Give a demonstration
62. Look at the graphic. Which location has a business that is leaving?
(A) C8
(B) A11
(C) E9
(D) F6
63. According to the man, why will a business leave the mall?
(A) It has purchased its own building.
(B) It has gone bankrupt.
(C) It needs a larger area.
(D) It cannot afford the rent.
64. What will the woman do next?
(A) Print a contract
(B) Contact a realtor
(C) Check a schedule
(D) Apply for a loan
65. Where does the woman most likely work?
(A) At an event planning company
(B) At a catering service
(C) At an accounting firm
(D) At a hair salon
66. Look at the graphic. How much will the woman pay for a bouquet for the CEO?
(A) $15
(B) $25
(C) $35
(D) $40
67. What does the woman ask the man to send?
(A) Some care instructions
(B) Some updated photos
(C) A company brochure
(D) A copy of a receipt
68. Who is the woman?
(A) A store owner
(B) An electrician
(C) A building contractor
(D) A costume maker
69. What does the woman ask the building management to do?
(A) Install a sign
(B) Test an alarm
(C) Replace an exit light
(D) Repair a handrail
70. Look at the graphic. Which stairwell is the woman referring to?
(A) Stairwell A
(B) Stairwell B
(C) Stairwell C
(D) Stairwell D
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 meeting mainly about?
(A) A corporate merger
(B) A product’s performance
(C) An upcoming inspection
(D) A building project
72. What are the listeners reminded to do?
(A) Submit a survey form
(B) Attend a training session
(C) Review some job duties
(D) Update an ID badge
73. According to the speaker, what will be given to the listeners next week?
(A) Parking passes
(B) Company uniforms
(C) New business cards
(D) Employee manuals
74. Where does the speaker work?
(A) At a catering company
(B) At a coffee shop
(C) At a cooking school
(D) At a supermarket
75. What does the speaker say about the Switzer brand?
(A) It is cheaper than its competitors.
(B) It received an industry award.
(C) It comes from a local source.
(D) It is recommended by experts.
76. What will be offered to all customers today?
(A) A loyalty card
(B) A discount coupon
(C) A free sample
(D) A recipe booklet
77. In which department does the speaker work?
(A) Security
(B) Sales
(C) Human resources
(D) Public relations
78. What does the speaker ask for a copy of?
(A) A lease agreement
(B) A driver’s license
(C) A valid passport
(D) An order form
79. What does the speaker plan to do this afternoon?
(A) Conduct an interview
(B) Organize a storage area
(C) Call an insurance company
(D) Attend a medical appointment
80. What type of business is Quincy Co.?
(A) An electronics repair shop
(B) A moving company
(C) A furniture manufacturer
(D) A carpet company
81. What are many customers worried about?
(A) Exposure to chemicals
(B) A long installation process
(C) High upfront fees
(D) Easily damaged items
82. According to the speaker, why should customers visit the Web site?
(A) To chat with a company representative
(B) To view color combinations
(C) To be eligible for a discount
(D) To calculate measurements
83. What is the main topic of the message?
(A) A company retreat
(B) A volunteer program
(C) A client visit
(D) A retirement party
84. Why does the speaker say, “it usually takes more than a month”?
(A) To complain about his workload
(B) To ask to view an area in person
(C) To urge the listener to make a suggestion
(D) To request a change in a schedule
85. What does the speaker plan to do?
(A) Post some information online
(B) Deliver some materials
(C) Schedule a committee meeting
(D) Find a local sponsor
86. Who most likely is the speaker?
(A) A marketing coordinator
(B) A city council member
(C) A musical performer
(D) A sports broadcaster
87. According to the speaker, how has an event changed compared to last year?
(A) It will include young participants.
(B) It will be held on the weekend.
(C) It will not have a participation fee.
(D) It will have press coverage.
88. Why does the speaker say, “We want you to have a good experience”?
(A) To invite the listeners to a question-and-answer session
(B) To encourage the listeners to express a preference
(C) To attract more people to an event
(D) To ask the listeners to read some materials
89. Where do the listeners work?
(A) At a post office
(B) At a tour company
(C) At a bank
(D) At a grocery store
90. How does the speaker propose resolving an issue?
(A) By hiring more employees
(B) By creating an express lane
(C) By purchasing new equipment
(D) By increasing a fee
91. Why does the speaker say, “I’ve never used the design software before”?
(A) To correct an error
(B) To reject a proposal
(C) To ask for help
(D) To explain a delay
92. Who most likely is the speaker?
(A) A painter
(B) A landscaper
(C) An architect
(D) A plumber
93. What problem does the speaker mention?
(A) Some payments were not received.
(B) An item has been discontinued.
(C) Some weather will delay a project.
(D) A requested size is not available.
94. What does the speaker recommend doing?
(A) Working early in the morning
(B) Submitting a receipt
(C) Increasing a budget category
(D) Using a different material
95. What kind of business is the speaker going to open?
(A) A photo studio
(B) A clothing store
(C) A fitness center
(D) A real estate agency
96. Look at the graphic. Which location does the speaker mention?
(A) Location 1
(B) Location 2
(C) Location 3
(D) Location 4
97. What does the speaker want to confirm?
(A) Contract conditions
(B) Contact information
(C) Rent options
(D) An asking price
98. Why did the speaker schedule the meeting?
(A) To plan a community competition
(B) To arrange a customer feedback session
(C) To organize an annual festival
(D) To prepare for a product launch
99. According to the speaker, what is the problem?
(A) A staff member will be absent.
(B) The registration is very low.
(C) A venue must be changed.
(D) A budget was not approved.
100. Look at the graphic. In which month is the meeting being held?
(A) July
(B) August
(C) September
(D) October
Answer Key
Answer Key
01. (C) 02. (D) 03. (C) 04. (B) 05. (B)
06. (D) 07. (C) 08. (B) 09. (B) 10. (A)
11. (C) 12. (A) 13. (A) 14. (C) 15. (A)
16. (C) 17. (A) 18. (C) 19. (C) 20. (A)
21. (A) 22. (C) 23. (A) 24. (C) 25. (C)
26. (C) 27. (A) 28. (A) 29. (B) 30. (C)
31. (B) 32. (C) 33. (C) 34. (D) 35. (B)
36. (D) 37. (C) 38. (C) 39. (A) 40. (B)
41. (B) 42. (D) 43. (A) 44. (A) 45. (C)
46. (D) 47. (C) 48. (D) 49. (A) 50. (A)
51. (C) 52. (C) 53. (C) 54. (B) 55. (B)
56. (C) 57. (A) 58. (B) 59. (B) 60. (C)
61. (B) 62. (B) 63. (D) 64. (B) 65. (C)
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76. (C) 77. (C) 78. (B) 79. (D) 80. (D)
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86. (B) 87. (A) 88. (B) 89. (A) 90. (B)
91. (C) 92. (B) 93. (D) 94. (D) 95. (A)
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