LISTENING TEST In the Listening test, you will be asked to demonstrate how well you understand spoken English. The entire Listening test will last approximately 45 minutes. There are four parts, and directions are given for each part. You must mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Do not write your answers in your test book. 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 a @ 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. Statement (C), “They're sitting at a table," is the best description ofthe picture, so you should select answer (C) and mark it on your answer sheet. 20(G0 0N TO THE NEXT PAGE, ee Test) 242(20 ON 70 THE NEXT PAGE TEST 23 ie oie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. 7. Mark your answer on your answer sheet 20. ‘Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 8. Mark your answer on your answer sheet 21. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 98. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 22, ‘Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 10. Mark your answer on your answer sheet 23. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. ‘14. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 24. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 12, Mark your answer on your answer sheet 25. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 43, Mark your answer on your answer sheet 26. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 14, Mark your answer on your answer sheet 27. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 15, Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 28. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 16. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 29. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 17. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 30. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 18. Mark your answer on your answer sheet 31. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 19. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 26PART 3 Directions: You will hear some conversations between two or more people. You will be asked to L isa 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 rot be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. 32, Where is the conversation most likely taking place? (A) Ata hardware store (8)Ata clothing shop (C)Ata bakery (0) Ata 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 (0) By discounting some items 34, What will the man do next? (A) Contact a vendor (B) Talk to a colleague (C) File some invoices (0) Get some more supplies 35. What does the woman say a town recently id? (A) Itelected a mayor. (8) It fixed a train tine (C) It cleaned up a community park. (0) 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. (0) 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 (0) Post a review 38. What type of company do the men work for? (A) An architectural tim (8) An engineering firm (C) Aconstruction company (0) An electronics manufacturer 39. What is the purpose of the telephone call? (A) To cancel an order (8) To arrange an interview (C) lo ask about a policy (D) To confirm a reservation 40. What wil be sent to the woman? (A) Amagazine article (8) Awarranty (©) Directions to a location (0) Instructions for refunds 41, Where does the man work? (A) Ata bus station (8) Ata financial frm (C) Ata dental office (0) Atan auto repair shop 42, What does the man offer to contact the woman about? (A) A business's holiday hours (8) An appointment opening {C) The status of a delivery (0) The cost of a service 43, Why doas the man say, "the Number 10 bus stops right outside our building"? (A) To recommend that the woman take the bus (6) To request that a bus route be extended (C) To correct an error on a map (0) To complain about traffic noise (G0.0N TO THE NEXT PAGE ne Test 1 2545. 46, 47. 48, 49. 6 Where are the speakers? (A) Ata department store (8) At a medical clinic, (C)Ata library (0) Ata bank What is the woman trying to do? (A) Pick up a prescription (8) Join a rewards program (C) Make a deposit (D) Borrow a book What will the man do next? {A) Speak to a manager (B) Prepare some forms (C) Refund a purchase (0) Upgrade some software What product are the distributors coming to 800? (A)A vehicle. (8) A mobile phone (C)A computer desk (D)A refrigerator Why has the meeting been rescheduled? (A) Some materials did not arrive. (8) Some employees are still training, (C)A fight was delayed, (0) A room was not available, What will he woman do next? (A) Call a car service (8) Submit some paperwork (C) Hire some caterers (0) Inspect some equipment 50. Where are the speakers? (A) Ata conference (8) Ata factory tour (C) Atan interview (0) Ata laboratory 51. What does the man say he wants to do? (A) Take some pictures (8) 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 (8) Amarketing agency (C) An electronics store (D)Aprinting shop 54, Why doos the woman say, “Wo actually have anew company logo"? (A) To compliment a colleague (8) To reassure a client (C) To request an update to an order (0) To express surprise at a decision 55. What does the woman ask the man to do? (A) Charge a creait cara (8) Obtain a supervisor's approval (C) Close an account (0) Update a contract56. 87. 58. What do the women do at the museum? (A) Manage the gift shop (B) Lead tours (C) Collect donations. (0) Restore paintings What mast likely caused an increase in museum visitors? (A) Free parking {(8) Extended hours of operation (C) Anow exhibit (©) Lower ticket prices According to the man, what will happen on ‘Thursday? (AA film will be shown. (B) An article will be published (C)Acity official will host a fund-raiser. (D) An art collector will give a talk 59. 61. What problem does the man have? (A) He was overcharged for a service. (6) He forgot his password. (C) His computer has not been delivered (D) His computer is not working properly. What did the man’s purchase include? (A) Ascreen protector (B)Acarrying case {C) Technical support (0) Virus protection What information does the woman request? (A) Aphone number (B) Amailing address (C) Amodel number (D) Apurchase date Menu Options L isal Stuffed Eggplant $6 per person Vegetable Pasta $8 per person Roast Chicken Baked Salmon $10 per person $12 per person 62. What are the speakers preparing for? (A)A job fair (B)Aciiont visit (C) Atraining session {D) A retirement dinner 63. Lonk at the graphic. How much will the speakers most likely spend per person? (A) $6 (8) $8 (C) $10 (0) $12 64, What does the woman say she will do next? (A) Propare an itinerary (B) Buy some train passes {C) Visit some restaurants (D) Confirm a hotel reservation (GO.0N TO THE NEXT PAGE nae Test 1 27Cleaning Microscope Lenses Bt ssw | EE Step Step 1 2 Prepare Solution | Prepare cotton swab Qo ep 3 : Wipe strfuce Step 4 incircle Letairdry 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 (0) To deciine 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 28 68, 69, 70. 33f— Sales 30 (in 25 i thousands) 20 1s 10 | 5 0 Jan Feb Mar Where do the speakers most likely work? (A) Ata hardware store (B) Ata driving schoo! (C) At an automotive supply company (0) Atan international shipping company Look at the graphic. Which month's ealee figures does the woman ask about? (A) January (8) February (C) March (D) Apri 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 (0) 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. L isal 71. According to the speaker, what will take 77. What is the speaker mainly discussing? placa on Saturday? (A)A computer program (A) A retirement party {B) Aconveyor bett (8) Aholiday parade (C) Astorage space (C) A business workshop (0) cooling fan (0)A company picnic 78. What key difference does the speaker point 72. Where do the listeners work? out? (A) Ata bank (A) Some machinery will run faster. (8) Atan amusement park (B) Some alarms are more sensitive (C) Ata restaurant (C)A password has been changed. {D) Ata police station {D)A time sheet is ontine. 73. What does the speaker suggest that the 79. What does the speaker say the listeners listeners do? must do? (A) Wear warm clothing (A) Speak with a supervisor (2) Use public transportation (8) Sign a document (C) Pack a lunch (C) Watch a video (0) Bring identification (0) Work extra hours 74. Where does the speaker most likely work? 80. According to the speaker, what will happen (A) At an advertising agency ‘on Wednesday? (B) Ata technology firm (A) A career fair (C)Atan art museum (8)A promotional sale (0)Atan electronics store {C) Awork site inspection (0) An employee orientation 75, Whatis the talk mainly about? (A) Updating a logo 81. What does the speaker imply when she says, {@) Changing a display ‘don't have any appointments tomorrow"? (C) Organizing a contest {A) She has not been successful with a (D) Offering a seminar lient (8) She thinks a schedule is wrong 76. What does the speaker say he will do this (C) She has time to take over a task moming? (D) She needs to leave work early. (A) Set up a meetin Oa ef 82. What does the speaker ask the listener to do? (8) Submit a supply order (C) Update a Web site (0) Print some posters (A) Call her back (B) Check a calendar (C) Reserve a booth (0) Cancel an event (G0.0N TO THE NEXT PAGE oe Test) 2983. According to the speaker, what is special about this month's issue of Tech Now? (A) It is free for university students. (B) Itis about women in technology. (C)iltis the magazine's first issue. (D0) thas a reader survey. 84. Who is Erika Clifton? (A) Acompany’s founder (8) Ajournalist (C)Anathlote (0) financial consultant ‘85. What does the magazine offer this week with, ‘a subscription? (A)A laptop case (8)An umbrella (C) Access to job listings {D)A discount coupon for a store 86. What is the broadcast mainly about? (A) Diet advice (8) Exercise tips (C) Improving sleep (0) 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)Alocal business is closing. 88. Why does the speaker say, 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 30 89, 91. 92, 93, ‘According to the speaker, what is unique about the airport? (A) Itwill bo powored by colar oneray. (6) Itwill be made from recycled materials. (C) It willbe built by a famous architect. (0) It willbe the largest in the country. What does the speaker say will happen next month? (A)A board meeting (B)A training session (C) Ajob fair (D)Agrand opening ‘According to the speaker, how ean 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 What is the topic of this week's podcast? (A) Historical monuments (B) Some missing paintings (C) Classical literature (D) European composers Who is the guest on this week's podcast? (A) An actor (6) Atravel agent (C)A politician (0) A professor 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 (8) To apologize for a limited number of episodes (C) To prevent people from getting a bonus (0) To express concern about a proposal95. 96. 97. Job-Seeker Workshops June 3 June 10 June 17 June 24 Research job market Dress for success Practice interviews Alter the interview Look at the graphic. On which date is the talk being given? (A) June 3, (6) June 10 (C) June 17 (D) June 24 ‘What will the listeners do afar the break? (A) Answer survey questions {B) Participate in group work (C) Review some résumés (0) Watch a video What does the speaker remind the listeners about? (A) Some research questions (B) Some schedule changes (C) Apayment method (D)Asign-in sheet 100. Community Garden L sah Toolshed: Entrance Whois the speaker? (A) A security guard (8)A project coordinator (C)Acourse instructor (D) Anews journalist Look at the graphic. Where will herbs be planted? (A) Plot 1 (B) Plot 2 {C) Plot 3 (0) Plot 4 What does the speaker plan to do on Saturday? (A) Lead a tour (8) Attend a picnic (C) Take some photographs (0) Install a fence This is the end of the Listening test. TEST 1 34