LISTENING FINAL TEST

PART A

Directions: In Part A you will hear short conversations between tow pwoplw. After each
conversation a third person will ask a quaestion about what was said. You will hear the
conversation only one time, so you must listen carefully to what each speaker says. After you
hear the conversation and the question, read the four possible answers in your test booklet
and pick the one which best answers the question. Then look on the answer sheet for the
number of the question and fill in the oval that corresponds to the letter of your answer
choice.

Listen to an example:

You will hear:

You will read:

(A) He will call Pete before he gets home.

(B) He will call Pete after he gets home.
(C) He called Pete at home.
(D) He will call Pete tomorrow.

You learn from the conversation that the man will call Pete as soon as he gets home. The best
answer to the question “What does the man mean?” is (B), “He will call Pete after he gets
home.” Therefore, the correct answer is (B).

Now, listen to the tape: Test 3, Section 1, Listening Comprehension Part A

1. (A) He is not interested in the news.
(B) He is surprised that the woman knows.
(C) He was also going to look for a job.
(D) He thinks the woman make a mistake.

2. (A) Victor is a good student.

(B) Victor is shy.
(C) Victor is intelligent.
(D) Victor is a good friend.

3. (A) He’d rather live on a farm.

(B) He’s going on a trip to the country.
(C) He’ll go to the farmers market.
(D) He’ll try to eat more vegetables.

4. (A) The cannot go to the beach today.

(B) They are expecting a plumber soon.
(C) They have some guests coming to visit.
(D) They should stay only a short time at the beach

5. (A) He expected the movie would be good.

(B) He liked the movie.
(C) He missed the movie.
(D) He wanted to go too.

6. (A). She doesn’t like the man’s idea.

(B) She wants to keep warm.
(C) She agrees with the man.
(D) She will open the window.

7. (A) The afternoon will be less crowded.

(B) The doctors are not well trained.
(C) It’s a busy year for the clinic.
(D). A lot of people are sick during this season.

8. (A) He was sick, but he is getting better.

(B) Only two classes were available to him.
(C) He doesn’t have enough time to study.
(D) He has just returned from vacation.

9. (A) She has one more thing to do.

(B) She is not scheduled to talk today.
(C)She is busy working on the talk.
(D) She’s wondering how to prepare it.
10. (A) Who is Sylvia?
(B) What did Sylvia learn?
(C) How did Sylvia find out?
(D) What are some things Sylvia likes?

11. (A) Ask the woman to teach him to drive.

(B) Learn to drive.
(C) Leave the woman alone.
(D). Teach the woman how to drive.

12. (A) He didn’t stay up late last night.

(B) He didn’t sleep at all last night.
(C) He was apologizing for disturbing her last night.
(D) He slept comfortably all night.

13. (A) Dr. Byron has a new position.

(B) The course has been cut this semester.
(C) There are not enough students signed up for the class.
(D) The department is hiring a new art history professor.

14. (A) He did poorly on the first exam.

(B) He got more than eighty percent right.
(C) Eighty percent of the students did well.
(D) He did much better than he thought.

15. (A) that the woman hasn’t learned anything yet

(B) that the woman learned not to waste time
(C) that the woman will become a manager after graduation
(D) that the woman has done the right thing

16. (A) The coupon can be used only today

(B) The coupon will expire next week
(C) The coupon is not good
(D) He doesn’t need this coupon

17. (A) He cannot park here today

(B) Today is a normal day
(C) The street is very clean
(D) He needs to get a parking permit

18. (A) He is going to stay home

(B) The meeting is mandatory
(C) He is interested in attending the meeting
 (D) He’d like to invite more people to the meeting

19. (A) The interviews are all written

(B) The interviews were difficult
(C) The man has more work to do
(D) The man is lazy

20. (A) She wants the man to wait

(B) She is ready now
(C) She has decided not to go
(D) She thinks the man should change his clothes
PART B
Directions: In Part B you will hear longer conversations between two people. After each
conversation you will be asked some questions. You will hear the conversations and the
questions only once, so listen carefully to what is said. After you hear a question, read the
four possible answers in your test book and decide which one is the best answer to the
question you heard. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in
the oval that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen. Answer all questions
based on what is stated or implied by the speakers.

Listen to the example on the tape.

You will hear:

Now listen to the sample question number 1.

You will read:

(A) to the cafeteria
(B) to the movie theater
(C) to her dorm room
(D) to the library
The best answer to the question “Where is the woman going” is (D), “to the library.”
Therefore, the correct choice is (D).

Now listen to sample question number 2.

You will hear:
You will read:
(A) Term papers are easy for him.
(B) He has a lot of essay exams.
(C) He finds lab experiments easier than writing term papers.
(D) He is busier this semester than last semester.
The best answer to the question “Which best describes the man’s feelings about his classes?”
is (C), “He finds lab experiments easier than writing term papers.” Therefore, the correct
answer is (C).

Now listen to the test. Remember, you are not allowed to take any notes or write in your test
book.
21. (A) Saturday’s game
(B) Michigan’s defense
(C) pulled ligaments
(D) getting into the coach's office

22. (A) soccer

(B) baseball
(C) football
(D) basketball

23. (A) in the coach’s office

(B) on the playing field
(C) at the doctor’s office
(D) in the auditorium

24. (A) to the hospital

(B) to his home
(C) to her office
(D) to the library

25. (A) a lunch

(B) an exam
(C) a class
(D) a trip

26. (A) rainforest tribes in Brazil

(B) mountain tribes in Chile
(C) Incas in Peru
(D) cities of Colombia

27. (A) her paper due to next week

(B) her most recent exam grade
(C) the material on the exam
(D) not being able to get lunch

28. (A) to take a nap

(B) to study
(C) to play football
(D) to eat lunch

29. (A) a sandwich and a guest lecturer

(B) a guest lecturer and ancient Egypt
(C) anthropology and history
(D) a sandwich and dessert
30. (A) anthropologist
(B) doctor
(C) teacher
(D) student

31. (A) crafts of ancient Rome

(B) ancient medicine
(C) types of food in Egypt
(D) job opportunities in anthropology

32. (A) in a classroom

(B) in a doctor’s office
(C) in a cafeteria
(D) in an apartment

33. (A) on a beach

(B) on a dock
(C) in a boat
(D) in a swimming pool

34. (A) looking for his watch

(B) listening to the radio
(C) looking for his tanks
(D) writing a letter

35. (A) summer break

(B) Christmas break
(C) fall break
(D) Easter break
PART C

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear talks by a single person. After each
talk, you will be asked some questions. You will hear the talks and the questions only
once, so listen carefully to what is said. After you hear a question, read the four
possible answers in your test book and decide which one is the best answer to the
question you heard. Then find the number of the question on your answer sheet, and
fill in the oval that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen. Answer
all questions based on what is stated or implied in the talk.

Listen to the sample talk

You will hear:

Now listen to the sample question number 1.

You will read:

(A) to demonstrate tutoring techniques
(B) to explain school policies
(C) to recruit childcare workers
(D) to explain a service

The best answer to the question “What is the purpose of this announcement?” is (D),
“to explain a service.” Therefore, the correct choice is (D).

Now listen to sample question number 2.

You will hear:

You will read:

(A) Give your child extra tutoring.
(B) Take your child to the program today.
(C) Apply as soon as you can.
(D) Pay next month.

The best answer to the question “What does the speaker recommend?” is (C), “Apply
as soon as you can.” Therefore, the correct choice is (C).

Now begin. Remember, you are not allowed to write any notes in your test book.
36. (A) types of bicycle frames
(B) the diamond bicycle frame
(C) an analysis of steel alloys
(D) rigidity in bicycle frames

37. (A) lighter weight

(B) more rigid structure
(C) more visually appealing
(D) easier to mount

38. (A) Mixte frames are better than diamond frames

(B) Bicycles haven’t changed much in the last one hundred years
(C) Bicycles are difficult to build
(D) Diamond frames are better than mixte frames

39. (A) new colors and paints

(B) stronger plastic materials
(C) lighter-weight metals
(D) new popularity for cycling

40. (A) because the skin is good for boat-making

(B) because the bones are used for traditional carvings.
(C) because the tusks are valuable
(D) because the fur can be used in making coats

41. (A) Alaskans

(B) coastal natives
(C) park rangers
(D) Fish and Wildlife workers

42. (A) money

(B) weapon
(C) drugs
(D) food

43. (A) that the Fish and Wildlife Service will kill the animals
(B) that they will not have enough walruses for food
(C) that they will be blamed for illegal killings
(D) that they will be attacked by walruses

44. (A) to discuss the university childcare programs

(B) to advertise the merits of the kindergarten
(C) to discuss eligibility requirements for the nursery
(D) to argue for private schools as a better form of education
45. (A) two
(B) three
(C) four
(D) five

46. (A) The parents must both be university students.

(B) The parents must live in university housing.
(C) The children must be at least six years old.
(D) At least one parent must be studying for a doctorate degree.

47. (A) $100

(B) $250
(C) $500
(D) $1,000

48. (A) He was the speaker’s father.

(B) He influenced the speaker’s music.
(C) He was the greatest jazz musician ever.
(D) He helped the speaker produce his first record.

49. (A) the Ritz Carlton

(B) the Poodle Dog Café
(C) the Washingtonian
(D) the Cotton Club

50. (A) piano

(B) saxophone
(C) guitar
(D) trumpet