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
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.

Statement (C), “They’re sitting at a table,” is the best description of the picture, so you should
select answer (C) and mark it on your answer sheet.

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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 kind of business do the speakers most 38. What did the woman do recently?
likely work for? (A) She canceled a subscription.
(A) An interior decorating firm (B) She filled out a survey.
(B) A furniture repair business (C) She participated in a focus group.
(C) A landscaping company (D) She posted on a social media site.
(D) A clothing factory
39. What does the man’s Web site most likely
33. According to the woman, what does Mr. provide information about?
Johnson want to do? (A) Music
(A) Change a type of material (B) Cooking
(B) Increase the quantity of an order (C) Exercise
(C) See photos of other projects (D) Handicrafts
(D) Visit a production area
40. What will the woman do next?
34. What will the man most likely look at next? (A) Turn on a computer
(A) A design (B) Search for note paper
(B) A calendar (C) Get a beverage
(C) A contract (D) Close a door
(D) A catalog  
 
41. What industry is the conference most likely
35. Why does the man speak to the woman? for?
(A) To seek a lost item (A) Education
(B) To pay for a service (B) Medicine
(C) To ask for directions (C) Advertising
(D) To make a complaint (D) Construction

36. What does the woman tell the man about? 42. What does the woman mean when she says,
(A) An extra fee “the session is completely full”?
(B) A time limit (A) Some online information was incorrect.
(C) A feedback form (B) She cannot grant the man’s request.
(D) A transportation option (C) Additional handouts will be required.
(D) The man should be pleased.
37. What does the man decide to do?
(A) Make a reservation 43. What does the man ask about?
(B) Send a text message (A) Where a venue is
(C) Find another staff member (B) When a lecture starts
(D) Return to his room (C) How to contact a person
  (D) Why a policy was revised
 

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44. Who most likely is the man?
(A) A repair technician
(B) An office cleaner
(C) A security guard
(D) A delivery driver
45. What are the women scheduled to do
tomorrow?
(A) Leave for a business trip
(B) Receive a shipment
(C) Give a project presentation
(D) Renegotiate a client agreement
46. What does June suggest doing?
(A) Postponing a meeting
(B) Putting up a sign
(C) Working late tonight
(D) Moving some electronics
47. What does the woman suggest having some
interns do?
(A) Assist with organizing a celebration
(B) Form a discussion group
(C) Practice a type of writing
(D) Act out a job seeking situation
48. Where did the woman get an idea?
(A) From a print publication
(B) From a business associate
(C) From an Internet video
(D) From an exhibit at a career fair
49. What does the man say he will do today?
(A) Calculate a budget
(B) Create some guidelines
(C) Inform the interns of a plan
(D) Stop by the woman’s desk
50. Where does the man work?
(A) At a parking facility
(B) At an auto repair shop
(C) At a rental car agency
(D) At a bus station
51. What is the woman concerned about?
(A) The length of a road trip
(B) The condition of a vehicle
(C) The accuracy of a cost estimate
(D) The size of a building’s openings
52. What does the man say about his work site?
(A) It is busy on certain days.
(B) It is not difficult to locate.
(C) It is undergoing renovations.
(D) It features advanced technology.
 
53. What is the speakers’ client advertising?
(A) A grand opening
(B) A fund-raiser
(C) A new product
(D) A local festival
54. Why does the woman say, “It’s just one set
of posters”?
(A) To criticize a marketing strategy
(B) To decline the man’s offer of assistance
(C) To reassure the man about a deadline
(D) To point out that some supplies are not
needed
55. What will the man most likely do next?
(A) Take a short break
(B) Finalize an order
(C) Serve a customer
(D) Clean a shop area
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56. Why has the woman come to the library? Chart 1. Percentage of time spent
(A) To access a database watching StreamView content vs.
(B) To check out a book licensed (external) content
(C) To reserve a meeting room
(D) To extend her membership period Licensed StreamView
series movies
57. What problem does the man describe? 31% 19%
(A) A special program has ended.
(B) Some software is not working properly. StreamView
(C) The woman has overdue items. series
(D) The woman’s card has expired. 24%
Licensed
58. What does the woman ask about? movies
(A) A waiting list 26%
(B) A notification system
(C) Other library branches 62. Look at the graphic. What percentage is the
(D) Some operating hours woman pleased with?
  (A) 19%
(B) 24%
59. What does Simon say he needs to do? (C) 26%
(A) Plan some travel (D) 31%
(B) Buy a new appliance
(C) Improve a career skill 63. What type of viewer does the man want to
(D) Find a place to live attract?
(A) Young professionals
60. Why most likely does Ricardo recommend (B) Retired people
asking the woman for help? (C) Children
(A) She has a lot of free time. (D) University students
(B) She might have some supplies.
(C) She has received professional training. 64. What does the woman suggest doing?
(D) She recently went through the same (A) Setting a show in a foreign country
process. (B) Collaborating with a new person
(C) Using a different advertising method
61. What does the woman offer to do for Simon? (D) Conducting more detailed research
(A) Give him some files
(B) Meet with him regularly
(C) Refer him to a business
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 Swafford Grocery Store Economy Car
A B C D
Item Price Quantity Subtotal
Row 1
Forks 1.60 1 $1.60
Row 2
Plates 2.90 2 $5.80
Napkins 0.95 2 $1.90 Row 3
Cups 2.30 1 $2.30
Row 4
Total $11.60
Row 5

65. Where is the conversation most likely taking = reserved

place?
(A) In a park
(B) In an office 68. What problem does the man mention?
(C) In a store (A) An onboard amenity is not available.
(D) In a car (B) A class of seats is sold out.
(C) A train is delayed.
66. Look at the graphic. Which charge does the (D) A payment system is down.
man say is incorrect?
(A) $1.60 69. What does the woman ask the man about?
(B) $5.80 (A) A view during a journey
(C) $1.90 (B) The duration of a stop
(D) $2.30 (C) A ticket exchange policy
(D) A list of prohibited goods
67. What does the woman say she will do?
(A) Look for a credit card 70. Look at the graphic. Which row will the
(B) Keep a receipt woman sit in?
(C) Make a phone call (A) Row 1
(D) Carry a shopping bag (B) Row 3
  (C) Row 4
(D) Row 5

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 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 is being advertised?
(A) A seasonal sale
(B) Some skills workshops
(C) Some job opportunities
(D) A customer loyalty program
72. How can the listeners find more information?
(A) By calling a store branch
(B) By attending a group event
(C) By picking up a flyer
(D) By visiting a Web site
73. What does the speaker want the listeners to
do?
(A) Share some news
(B) Remember a date
(C) Make a decision quickly
(D) Have identification ready
74. What problem does the speaker mention?
(A) There are errors in some statistics.
(B) The business is failing to keep
customers.
(C) A promotional event was unpopular.
(D) The prices of some supplies have risen.
75. Who most likely are the listeners?
(A) Laboratory technicians
(B) Warehouse workers
(C) Personal trainers
(D) Store clerks
76. Why does the speaker say, “we’re not going
to move to a different facility”?
(A) To clarify a limitation
(B) To deny a rumor
(C) To announce a decision
(D) To make a contrast with a competitor
77. Where does the speaker most likely work?
(A) At a law firm
(B) At a magazine publication
(C) At a government agency
(D) At a software company
78. Why is the speaker calling?
(A) To verify some information
(B) To reschedule an appointment
(C) To enroll in a program
(D) To report a problem
79. What does the speaker say about the listener’s
coworkers?
(A) They are unavailable.
(B) They cannot help with a task.
(C) They have already spoken with him.
(D) They sent him a document.
80. What have the listeners just been doing?
(A) Watching a performance
(B) Walking in a group
(C) Listening to a talk
(D) Riding in a bus
81. What does the speaker mean when he says,
“This is the old part of town”?
(A) There is interesting architecture.
(B) The streets are hard to navigate.
(C) It is a good place to buy souvenirs.
(D) There are special tourism regulations.
82. What does the speaker remind the listeners of?
(A) An upcoming meal
(B) A storage space
(C) A cultural difference
(D) An exchange rate
 
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83. What does the speaker say recently
happened?
(A) New workers were hired.
(B) A law was changed.
(C) An inspection took place.
(D) Research results were published.
84. What are the listeners about to be instructed
on?
(A) Lifting objects safely
(B) Treating minor injuries
(C) Reporting rule violations
(D) Keeping work areas clean
85. What does the speaker ask the listeners to
do?
(A) Volunteer for a demonstration
(B) Sign an attendance sheet
(C) Follow her to another location
(D) Pay attention to a video
86. What most likely are the listeners doing?
(A) Feeding some gorillas
(B) Leaving a zoo
(C) Shopping at a gift shop
(D) Waiting to enter an exhibit
87. According to the speaker, what is special
about Gorilla Land?
(A) It features many gorillas.
(B) Its landscaping is realistic.
(C) Its educational materials are interactive.
(D) It brings patrons close to gorillas.
88. What does the speaker ask some of the
listeners to do?
(A) Make a donation
(B) Vote in a contest
(C) Post photos online
(D) Save their tickets
 
89. What type of event is taking place?
(A) A guest lecture
(B) A welcome reception
(C) An awards ceremony
(D) An industry conference
90. Who most likely is Ms. Nakano?
(A) A civil engineer
(B) A business professor
(C) A technology executive
(D) A local politician
91. According to the speaker, what did Keeling
Group do?
(A) It expanded its market territory.
(B) It won a government contract.
(C) It reduced its operating expenses.
(D) It participated in an environmental
initiative.
 
92. According to the speaker, what will happen
in Sandoval?
(A) A housing development will be built.
(B) A road improvement project will take
place.
(C) A public transportation link will be added.
(D) Some land will be set aside for
conservation.
93. What did Sandoval residents express
concern about?
(A) Disruption to utility services
(B) Damage to some property
(C) The noise of an activity
(D) An increase in traffic
94. Why does the speaker say, “It is scheduled
to be completed in 18 months”?
(A) To explain why a seasonal event will not
be held
(B) To promote a temporary work opportunity
(C) To specify when some results will be
known
(D) To express doubt about an estimated
timeline
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 Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Management Training Workshop
9:00 a.m. - Introduction
9:30 a.m. - Hiring the Right Team Cloudy Rainy Sunny Windy
10:45 a.m. - D
 eveloping Performance
Standards
98. What kind of business does the speaker
12:00 p.m. - Lunch
work for?
1:15 p.m. - Effective Employee Coaching (A) A bookstore
2:30 p.m. - Disciplinary Methods (B) A clothing store
3:30 p.m. - Wrap-Up (C) A coffee shop
(D) A flower shop

95. What does the speaker mention about the 99. Look at the graphic. Which day is an event
listeners? scheduled for?
(A) They all work for the same company. (A) Thursday
(B) They are taking the workshop online. (B) Friday
(C) They are newly promoted managers. (C) Saturday
(D) They engaged in a writing exercise. (D) Sunday

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What does the speaker ask the listener to
listeners to do? do?
(A) Read a recommended book (A) Cancel a permit
(B) Make copies of a handout (B) Check a shift schedule
(C) Contact him by e-mail (C) Make an announcement
(D) Share notes with each other (D) Rent some equipment

97. Look at the graphic. Which session will take

place next?
(A) Hiring the Right Team
(B) Developing Performance Standards
(C) Effective Employee Coaching
(D) Disciplinary Methods
 

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