- 2008 12 LC 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 the test book. PART I 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.

Now Listen to the 4 statement.

(A) The woman is carrying a suitcase. (B) The woman is reading outdoors. (C) The woman is putting up a fence.

(D) The woman is seating with her legs crossed. Statement (B), "The woman is reading outdoors.," is the best description of the

Part I should select answer (B) and mark it on your answer sheet. picture, so you 1. 3.

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PART II
Directions : You will hear a question or statement and three responses spoken in English. They will be spoken only one time and will not be printed in your test book. Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter (A), (B), or (C) on your answer sheet.

Example
You will hear : When will the contest take place? You will also hear : (A) For new customers. (B) In about three weeks. (C) Three for me, please.

The best response to the question "When will the contest take place?" is choice (B), "In about three weeks.," so (B) is the correct answer. You should mark answer (B) on your answer sheet.

Part II

11. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. (A) (A) (B) (B) (A) (A) (B) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) (C) (C) (B) (C) (B) (B) (B) (B) (B) (B) (B) (B) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) 12. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 13. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 14. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 15. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 16. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 17. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 18. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 19. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 20. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 21. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 22. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 23. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

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PART III
Directions : You will hear some conversations between two 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 be spoken only one time and will not be printed in your test book. Part III Questions 44 through 46 refer to the following conversation. 44. What is the man looking for? (A) A clothing store (B) A bookstore (C) A flower shop (D) A restaurant 45. Why should the man hurry? (A) The shop is closing soon. (B) Someone is waiting for him. (C) He has a meeting. (D) He is late for work. 46. How will the man most likely get to his destination? (A) By taxi (B) On foot (C) By motorcycle (D) By bus

Questions 41 through 43 refer to the following conversation. 41. Where does the conversation take place? (A) In a salon (B) In a post office (C) In a train station (D) In a hotel 42. What has just arrived? (A) A letter (B) A fax (C) A payment (D) A ticket 43. What will the man probably do next? (A) Go downstairs (B) Leave the hotel (C) Order food (D) Send a fax

Questions 47 through 49 refer to the following conversation. 47. Who most likely is the man? (A) A mobile phone salesperson. (B) A Web site designer. (C) A customer service representative. (D) An electrical contractor. 48. Why is the woman calling? (A) Her new camera doesn't work properly. (B) She wants to cancel an order. (C) There has been a power outage. (D) She needs directions to the store. 49. What does the man suggest? (A) Exchanging the camera for the new one. (B) Speaking to a manager. (C) Scheduling an appointment on line. (D) Returning the product to the store. Questions 50 through 52 refer to the following conversation. 50. Where does the conversation most likely take place? (A) At a sports arena. (B) At a movie theater. (C) At a train station. (D) At an airport.

51. Why is the woman surprised? (A) There are no seats left. (B) There has been a schedule change. (C) Ticket prices have increased. (D) The airport is not busy. 52. What will the woman probably do next? (A) Go to the airport terminal. (B) Tell the man her preference. (C) Board the plane. (D) Take a seat. Questions 53 through 55 refer to the following conversation. 53. When does Mr. Greenplatt want to meet with the woman? (A) This afternoon (B) This evening (C) At the end of the week (D) Next week 54. What does Mr. Greenplatt want to talk about? (A) A marketing report (B) An interview schedule (C) An upcoming conference (D) A job candidate 55. What does the man say he will do? (A) Photocopy a report (B) Make a reservation (C) Go to a meeting (D) Talk to Mr. Greenplatt

PART IV
Directions : You will hear some short talks given by a single speaker. You will be

asked to answer three questions about what the speaker says in each short talk. Select the best response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. The talks will be spoken only one time and will not be printed in your test book. buying tickets? (A) They are valid only for one -way travel. (B) They must be purchased before departure. (C) They cannot be returned. (D) They must be paid for in cash. 76. According to the requires an extra fee? (A) Meal service (B) Reserved seating (C) Ticket exchange (D) Additional suitcases speaker, what

Part IV

Questions 71 through 73 refer to the following telephone message. 71. What is the purpose of the message? (A) To request a catalogue (B) To arrange a payment (C) To inquire about space (D) To schedule a dinner 72. Who most likely is Mr. Billingsly? (A) A travel agent (B) A hotel employee (C) An accountant (D) An interior designer 73. What is the date of the upcoming event? (A) September 9th (B) September 19th (C) October 2nd (D) October 8th Questions 74 through 76 refer to the following announcement.. 74. When is the scheduled departure time? (A) In 45 minutes (B) In an hour (C) In two hours (D) In three hours 75. What does the speaker say about

Questions 77 through 79 refer to the following talk. 77. Where does the talk probably take place? (A) At a restaurant (B) At a shoe store (C) At a movie theater (D) At a doctors office 78. What does the speaker say the employees do first? (A) Complete a form (B) Take a break (C) Make copies (D) Help the customers 79. When does the speaker say the employees can leave today? (A) At 9am (B) At 12pm (C) At 4pm (D) At 5pm Questions 80 through 82 refer to the

following announcement. 80. Who is the announcement for? (A) Taxi drivers (B) Theater workers (C) Managers (D) Customers 81. According to the announcement, what will begin this afternoon? (A) Hiring session (B) Staff meetings (C) Budget cuts (D) Maintenance work 82. What are listeners asked to do this afternoon? (A) Talk to their supervisors (B) Bring their cars back on time (C) Clean their cars before the inspection (D) Drive with extra care Questions 83 through 85 refer to the following talk. 83. Where is the talk probably taking place? (A) At a government conference (B) At a company banquet (C) At a circus event (D) At an awards ceremony 84. When was the first event held? (A) Ten years ago (B) Fifteen years ago (C) Fifty years ago (D) Seventy years ago 85. What will most likely happen next? (A) An official will present an award. (B) There will be a short intermission. (C) A filmmaker will speak. (D) A film will be shown.