Unit 12 Listening Test

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Part I Best Response Questions

Listen to the statement or question and choose the best response.
1. ( ) a. I would never have a meal at my desk.
b. Of course not. We’re discussing our sales figures.
c. No, not yet. We haven’t eaten.
d. No, you’re wrong. We’re just gossiping.
2. ( ) a. Yes. You can put them down over there.
b. It’s fine. We don’t need your help.
c. That’s okay. We don’t need anymore money.
d. Sure. We’d be glad to hear what you think.
3. ( ) a. No. My garden didn’t grow very well this year.
b. Yes. It’s so frustrating that nobody is sharing information.
c. Yes. The CEO’s secretary told us it would be Pete.
d. No. Everyone is talking about it.
4. ( ) a. So do I. We need a firm decision so we can start building it.
b. I agree. It’s good he’s so decisive.
c. That’s right. He should ask for other people’s opinions.
d. I don’t agree. I don’t think it needs to be changed.
5. ( ) a. Fine. I’ll watch it with him.
b. Sure. I’ll let him do whatever he wants.
c. OK. I’ll make sure he doesn’t get into any trouble.
d. All right. I’ll talk to him about the problem.
Part II Short Conversations
Listen to each conversation and answer the question.
1. ( ) a. It is cheaper than a gas-powered car.
b. It is much quieter when she drives it.
c. It is more powerful than other cars.
d. It is not harmful to the environment.
2. ( ) a. Carry an extra phone to use when her other one stops working
b. Stop using her phone to make long phone calls
c. Carry another battery to use if the one in her phone dies
d. Make the screen on her phone less bright so it won’t use as much
power

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3. ( ) a. He should wash it in hot water.
b. He should wash it with a chemical that makes clothes white.
c. He should soak it in wine so the whole shirt will be the same
color.
d. He should take it to a dry cleaner.
4. ( ) a. The process is annoying and too complicated.
b. The process is understandable and efficient.
c. The process should be done by other people.
d. The process is time-consuming but not bothersome.
5. ( ) a. A link to a travel Web site
b. Pictures of her past vacations
c. A coupon for a discount on airline tickets
d. Suggestions about places he can go