LISTENING SECTION

In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you
understand spoken English. There are four parts to this section, with
special directions for each part.

Part I
Pictures
Questions 1 to 3

Directions:
For each item, there is a picture in your test book and four short statements
about in on the tape. They are spoken two times, and are not written out on
your test book, so you must listen carefully. You must choose one
statement - (A), (B), (C), (D) - that best describes the picture. Then, on your
answer sheet, mark your choice.

Example:
Look at the picture and listen to the four sentences.

Sample answer
 A B C D

A. The man is wearing a tie

B. The woman is wearing a jacket
C. The woman is wearing a hat
D. They are both wearing glasses

Narrator: Choice (A) - "The man is wearing a tie" - best describes what is
seen in the picture. Therefore, you should mark (A) on your answer sheet.

1. A.
B.
C.
D.
2. A.
B.
C.
D.
3. A.
B.
C.
D.

Part II
Questions Responses
Question 4 to 7

Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several questions spoken in English,
followed by three responses, also spoken in English. The question and
responses will be spoken twice. They will not be printed in your test book,
so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers say. You have
to choose the best response to each question. Now listen to a sample
question.
You will hear:
Woman: Could you tell me how to get the convention centre?
Narrator: You will also hear :
Man: __________.

Sample answer
A B C D

A. No. The convention was already over

B. Sure. Go two blocks and turn left
C. Yes. I have to get it now
D. Yes. I met her there

Narrator: Choice (B) – "Sure. Go two blocks and turn left" – is the response
to the question "Could you tell me how to get the convention centre?"
Therefore, you should mark (B) on your answer sheet.

4. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

A
B
C
D

5. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

A
B
C
D
6. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

A
B
C
D

7. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

A
B
C
D

Part III
Short Conversations
Questions 8 to 11

Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several short conversations. You will
hear the conversation twice. The conversations will not be printed in your
test book. So you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers
say. In your test book, you will read a question about each conversation.
The question will be followed by four answers. You have to choose the best
answer to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.

Example:
You will hear:
Woman: I ordered that last Tuesday. It should have arrived by now
Man: Maybe there was a delay in sending it. Have you called them?
Woman: Not yet. I will call them now.
You will read:

Sample answer
A B C D

What will the woman probably do?

A. Phone the company
B. Order the software
C. Cancel the order
D. Arrive at the store

Narrator: Choice (A) – "Phone the company" – is the best answer to the
question, “What will the woman probably do?" Therefore, you should mark
(A) on your answer sheet.

8. What does the man do when he gets bored?

A. He meets his cousin

B. He watches news on TV
C. He spends time in the reading room
D. He reads magazine at his desk

9. What is the woman looking for?

A. A business suit
B. A nice sweater
C. A pair of black shoes
D. Some shirts for her husband
10. What happened to the woman?

A. Her flight was delayed

B. She sat on the wrong plane
C. She lost her boarding pass
D. She couldn't find her ticket

11. What does the man say about the investment?

A. It has to be restricted
B. It is too early to go
C. It is possibly profitable
D. It has no free trade

Part IV
Short Talks
Question 12 to 15

Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks. Each will be spoken
twice. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully
to understand and remember what is said. In your test book, you will read
two or more questions about each short talk. Each question will be followed
by four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question and
mark it on your answer sheet.

Questions 12 and 13 refer to the following procedure.

12. What is the instruction about?

 A. Principles of online business laws
B. Plans in writing a business proposal
C. Process to start an online business
D. Steps in setting up a business website

13. Which of the following is mentioned as part of online business laws?

A. Recognition of other legal accounts

B. Extraction of essential business plans
C. Registration of website domain names
D. Distribution of customer's personal information

Questions 14 and 15 refer to the following information.

14. What will interested listeners probably do after hearing the information?

A. Go to the market to buy salmon

B. Buy sushi and salmon tempura
C. Search the location of the restaurant
D. Talk to the chef of the restaurant

15. Which poultry item is a wonderful choice for dinner?

A. Chicken
B. Duck
C. Turkey
D. Goose