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 is the conversation about?
(A) A product launch
(B) A group interview
(C) A retirement party
(D) A business trip
33. What does the woman say will happen on Friday?
(A) Some supplies will be ordered.
(B) New regulations will go into effect.
(C) An inspection will be held.
(D) A renovation project will take place.
34. What will the woman do next?
(A) Set up a meeting room
(B) Request a schedule change
(C) Sign up for an event
(D) Review an e-mail message
35. Why does the man thank the woman?
(A) She made a recommendation.
(B) She finished a report on time.
(C) She covered a coworker’s shift.
(D) She helped a customer.
36. According to the man, what has changed today?
(A) A closing time
(B) A sale price
(C) An hourly wage
(D) A local supplier
37. What does the man say he will do next?
(A) Attend a festival
(B) Hire more workers
(C) Print a schedule
(D) Post a notice
38. What is the man planning for his staff?
(A) A fitness activity
(B) An art class
(C) A film screening
(D) A museum visit
39. What is the man concerned about?
(A) The time constraints
(B) The travel distance
(C) The overall cost
(D) The difficulty level
40. What will Helen provide to the man?
(A) A Web site link
(B) A business card
(C) Some product brochures
(D) Some sample images
41. What type of business do the speakers work for?
(A) A print shop
(B) A moving company
(C) An advertising firm
(D) A travel agency
42. Why does the woman say, “buying a commercial truck is expensive”?
(A) To express appreciation for an offer
(B) To explain the reason for a loan
(C) To propose giving the man a ride
(D) To show disapproval for an idea
43. What does the man recommend doing?
(A) Adjusting a price list
(B) Conducting a survey
(C) Using a local service
(D) Providing extra training
44. Where is the conversation taking place?
(A) At an electronics store
(B) At an art museum
(C) At a movie theater
(D) At a television studio
45. What is scheduled to happen on September 1?
(A) Ticket prices will increase.
(B) Some advertisements will be run.
(C) A business will be relocated.
(D) A director will give a talk.
46. What will the man do next?
(A) Prepare a work schedule
(B) Update a Web site
(C) Look for some equipment
(D) Write a review
47. Where is the conversation taking place?
(A) At a grocery mart
(B) At a hotel
(C) At a dental clinic
(D) At a law firm
48. What has the man been assigned to do?
(A) Add information to a database
(B) Install some security equipment
(C) Set up an Internet connection
(D) Welcome customers as they arrive
49. What does the woman suggest when she says, “I’m covering the reception desk”?
(A) The man has made a mistake.
(B) The man should not worry about a task.
(C) She will sign for a package.
(D) She cannot assist the man.
50. Why did the man visit the woman’s business?
(A) To give a demonstration
(B) To set up a banner
(C) To make a delivery
(D) To repair a device
51. According to the woman, what has her assistant done?
(A) He has printed a form.
(B) He has left work early.
(C) He has prepared a payment.
(D) He has cleared an area.
52. What does the man say he will do in a half hour?
(A) Speak to a manager
(B) Give the woman a document
(C) Present a parking pass
(D) Ask for a signature
53. What is the man working on today?
(A) Gathering customer opinions
(B) Planning a delivery route
(C) Interviewing job candidates
(D) Preparing a sales presentation
54. According to the man, what has caused some problems?
(A) Some documents are lost.
(B) The budget is not big enough.
(C) Some supplies are out of stock.
(D) An employee is absent from work.
55. What does the woman offer to do?
(A) Make a reservation
(B) Proofread a document
(C) Order a new machine
(D) Visit a store in person
56. What is the conversation mainly about?
(A) A decrease in the hours of operation
(B) A new way of checking loan eligibility
(C) A revised procedure for compensating employees
(D) A different style of team meetings
57. Why is a change being introduced?
(A) To attract staff members
(B) To follow a regulation
(C) To save time
(D) To cut expenses
58. What does the woman ask employees to do this week?
(A) Test a computer program
(B) Attend a training session
(C) Update their personnel files
(D) Contact their immediate supervisor
59. What industry do the speakers most likely work in?
(A) Fashion design
(B) Internet security
(C) Magazine publishing
(D) Energy production
60. What is the man concerned about doing?
(A) Explaining the details of a process
(B) Meeting with a client in person
(C) Finishing a task by a deadline
(D) Handling a customer’s complaint
61. What does the woman say she will do?
(A) Upgrade a device
(B) Apologize to a client
(C) Send the man some information
(D) Assign a task to a coworker
62. What kind of event are the speakers discussing?
(A) A product demonstration
(B) A career fair
(C) An awards ceremony
(D) A fashion show
63. Look at the graphic. Which room do the speakers plan to use?
(A) Cobalt
(B) Azure
(C) Indigo
(D) Sapphire
64. Why will the woman call Emmerich Hall?
(A) To request a discount
(B) To check a schedule
(C) To book a tour
(D) To pay a deposit
65. What most likely is the man’s job?
(A) Professional musician
(B) Graphic designer
(C) Theater owner
(D) Event host
66. Look at the graphic. Which line needs to be changed?
(A) Line 1
(B) Line 2
(C) Line 3
(D) Line 4
67. What does the woman plan to do tomorrow?
(A) Finalize a budget
(B) Visit the man’s office
(C) Get some items printed
(D) Update a mailing list
68. Why is the woman planning an event?
(A) To encourage teamwork among employees
(B) To thank employees for their hard work
(C) To improve the fitness level of employees
(D) To attract a new type of client
69. Look at the graphic. How long is the activity that the speakers agree to do?
(A) 3 hours
(B) 2.5 hours
(C) 2 hours
(D) 1.5 hours
70. What is the woman asked to do by Friday?
(A) Arrange transportation
(B) Find pricing information
(C) Get a head count
(D) Submit a form
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 kind of product is being advertised?
(A) A phone speaker
(B) A portable charger
(C) A personal laptop
(D) A rechargeable flashlight
72. What benefit of the product does the speaker mention?
(A) It comes with a guarantee.
(B) It is made from recycled materials.
(C) It works with a variety of devices.
(D) It is water-proofed.
73. How can listeners get a free gift?
(A) By providing a discount code
(B) By recommending a product
(C) By completing a survey
(D) By ordering more than one item
74. Where most likely are the listeners?
(A) At a department store
(B) At a concert hall
(C) At a bus terminal
(D) At an airport
75. What are some of the listeners advised to do?
(A) Monitor their belongings
(B) Download a schedule
(C) Go to another building
(D) Exchange a ticket
76. What will the speaker do soon?
(A) Provide more information
(B) Introduce a colleague
(C) Issue discount vouchers
(D) Address customer complaints
77. Who is Lewis Gibbons?
(A) An author
(B) A film director
(C) A photographer
(D) A government official
78. What will Lewis Gibbons discuss on the show?
(A) Industry trends
(B) Cutting-edge equipment
(C) Volunteer opportunities
(D) Environmental policies
79. What are listeners encouraged to send to the speaker?
(A) Brief videos
(B) Topic suggestions
(C) Contest entries
(D) Original pictures
80. Where does the speaker most likely work?
(A) At a conference hall
(B) At a financial institution
(C) At a catering company
(D) At a convenience store
81. What does the speaker suggest when she says, “we have five events on Saturday”?
(A) She is pleased with the popularity of a service.
(B) She will hire some temporary workers.
(C) An online schedule contains an error.
(D) The business cannot accommodate a request.
82. What does the speaker mention about a parking lot?
(A) It is currently unavailable.
(B) It is reserved only for employees.
(C) It increased fees.
(D) It introduced new meters.
83. Who most likely are the listeners?
(A) Insurance salespeople
(B) Newspaper journalists
(C) Healthcare professionals
(D) Corporate investors
84. What does the speaker imply when he says, “we’ve sold the two hundred tickets”?
(A) He forgot to update some information.
(B) A session will be moved to a larger room.
(C) The price of some tickets will go up.
(D) An event was in high demand.
85. What does the speaker mention about Paul Johnson?
(A) He may arrive late.
(B) He founded a company.
(C) He won an award.
(D) He will sign books.
86. Where are the listeners?
(A) At an office complex
(B) At a garden center
(C) At a hardware store
(D) At a sports venue
87. According to the speaker, what task has been recently added?
(A) Setting up a seating area
(B) Leading group tours
(C) Recruiting new customers
(D) Updating a Web site
88. Why should the listeners contact Douglas?
(A) To report equipment problems
(B) To request a list of lectures
(C) To suggest a new event
(D) To get an admission pass
89. What feature of the lake does the speaker find impressive?
(A) Its temperature
(B) Its size
(C) Its variety of wildlife
(D) Its number of trails
90. According to the speaker, what have officials been focusing on?
(A) Reducing pollution levels
(B) Making activities for children
(C) Improving map accuracy
(D) Building a visitor center
91. Why does the speaker want to pause the hike now?
(A) To decide on a route
(B) To have some beverages
(C) To respond to questions
(D) To take some pictures
92. What is the topic of the speaker’s talk?
(A) New safety measures
(B) Customer feedback comments
(C) Factory job openings
(D) Increased production goals
93. What does the speaker recommend?
(A) Changing the length of shifts
(B) Holding more managers’ meetings
(C) Conducting training by video
(D) Expanding a delivery area
94. What does the speaker most likely mean when she says, “The evening shift workers will arrive shortly”?
(A) The listeners should take a break.
(B) A problem has been resolved.
(C) She would like the listeners to be patient.
(D) She needs to wrap up a meeting.
95. Why is the speaker looking for a new landscaping firm?
(A) The current company is under new ownership.
(B) The current company has an unreliable service.
(C) Funding for the service has been decreased.
(D) A contract could not be renewed.
96. Look at the graphic. Which plan does the speaker want to use?
(A) Standard
(B) Standard Plus
(C) Growth
(D) Premium
97. What is the listener asked to do?
(A) Approve an expense
(B) Visit a business
(C) Collect more data
(D) Give a presentation
98. Who most likely are the listeners?
(A) Book editors
(B) Interior designers
(C) Computer programmers
(D) Architects
99. Look at the graphic. Which room will be used for storage?
(A) 301
(B) 302
(C) 303
(D) 304
100. According to the speaker, what will the listeners do at ten o’clock?
(A) Review some company policies
(B) Take a building tour
(C) Get their identification
(D) Be assigned to teams
Answer Key
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06. (C) 07. (C) 08. (C) 09. (B) 10. (C)
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21. (B) 22. (C) 23. (A) 24. (B) 25. (A)
26. (B) 27. (B) 28. (B) 29. (C) 30. (A)
31. (A) 32. (B) 33. (D) 34. (B) 35. (C)
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61. (D) 62. (D) 63. (C) 64. (D) 65. (B)
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81. (D) 82. (A) 83. (B) 84. (D) 85. (C)
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