LISTENING TEST In this section, you must demonstrate your abilty to understand spoken English. This section is divided into four parts and will take approximately 45 minutes to camplete. Do not mark the answers in your test book. Use the answer sheet that is provided separately. PART 1 Directions: For each question, you will listen to four short statements about a picture in your test book. These statements will not be printed and will only be spoken one time. Select the statement that best describes what is happening in the picture and mark the corresponding letter (A), (B), (C), ‘or (D) on the answer sheet. Sample Answer DOOD ‘The statement that best describes the picture is (B), “The man is siting at the desk." 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Select the best response and mark the ‘corresponding letter (A), (B), (C), oF (D) on your answer shoet. 32. Why did the woman visit the shop? (A) To upgrade her insurance (8) To have a tool repaired (C) To rent some equipment (0) To enroll in some classes 83. What problem does the man mention? (A) A period is longer than requested. (8) A product is currently out of stock. (C) An event has been postponed, (0) A price has been increased. 34. What will the man probably do next? (A) Explain a lesson schedule (8) Process a fee payment (C) Provide some insurance forms (0) Examine an identification card 35. What is being launched? (A) A trade magazine (8) A company Web site (C) A clothing collection (0) An electronic device 36, What most likely is the man's occupation? (A) Professional writer (8) Corporate administrator {C) Public relations speciaiist {D) Event planner 37. According to the man, what does Emily Scott plan to do? (A) Publish an article (B) Try outa product (C) Attend a future launch (D) Review a Web site: 38. a. 43. ‘What are the speakers mainly discussing? (A) A printer malfunction (8) Amagazine article (C) An upcoming publication (D) A textbook author What is the problem? {A) Some content was printed incorrectly. (B) Some data in a graph is inaccurate. (C) Some pages are missing from a book. {D) Some materials were not printed on schedule. What will the woman probably do next? (A) Call a manager (8) Make some revisions (C) Review a process (0) Visit another company Why is the man calling? (A) To explain an issue (8) To discuss preparations (C) To request handouts {D) To get a quotation ‘What problem does the woman mention? (A) A budget is too tight. (8) A payment was not made. (C) A concert must be postponed. (D) A band has other plans. ‘What does the man recommend? (A) Canceling an event (B) Contacting another group (©) Inviting fewer guests {D) Finding a different venue GO.ON TO THE NEXT PAGE, Testo paRrs 153 asa L ae aeaeraae i46. a7. What caused the woman to be late? (A) An extended meeting (8) Road congestion (6) Inclement weather (©) An automobile accident ‘Why does the woman drive to work? (A) She carpools with other coworkers. (8) She commutes from a different tov, (C) She does not like walking in cold weather, (©) She does not like riding public transportation, What does the man say he will do for the woman? (A) Give her a map (8) Drive her to the office (©) Send her a link (0) Meet her at a station Why is the woman calling? (A) To check an event date (8) To cancel a reservation (C) To request a ticket refund (0) To inquite about a discount What does the man suggest the woman 0? (A) Attend an exhibit {B) Download a brochure (©) Contact another employee (0) Submit some online forms ‘Why does the man say, “If you'd like"? (A) To confirm an invitation (8) To make an offer (©) To suggest an alternative (0) To provide a solution LIM Hackers cake 51, 53. 54. 55. Why was the man's tip disappointing? (A) He could not attend a business seminar. (8) He was unable to explore a city. (C) He had to return home eaaly (0) He was not able to secute a deal. ‘According to the woman, what Is true about Cape Town? (A) Itis becoming more popular with tourists. (6) Itis building many modem structures. (C) It has several outdoor recreational spaces. {D) thas very tow lovels of rainfall. What was the man forced to do? {A) Skip a function (B) Change a ticket (C) Work overtime (D) Remain indoors What type of event is taking place? (A) Aconvention (B) An investors meeting (©) Acorporate outing (D) A marketing class What does the woman mean when she says, “Many of them seem to have been quite impressed"? (A) Participants appreciated a gift. {B) Some visitors liked a handout. (C) Attendees found a film educational. (D) Some guests enjoyed a talk. According to the man, what will be uploaded to a Web site? (A) Video recordings (8) Event photos (C) Leoture transeripts (D) Attendee feedbacka7. 58. 59, 61. Who is Felicity Gifford? (A) Aworkshop teacher (©) Acourse participant (©) A university professor (©) Allibrary employee Why will the woman rearrange some furniture? (A) An event will have many attendees. (B) A venue has been changed. (C) An activity has been planned by the instructor. (D) A classroom will be cleaned. What does the man recommend? (A) Removing unnecessary seating (8) Keeping a door open (C) Handing out library brochures (D) Placing an employee at the door ‘What are the speakers mainly discussing? (A) Membership levels (6) Contract negotiations (C) A poster for an association (0) A brochure for a festival Where does the man most likely work? {A) Ata graphic design firm {B) Ata community center (C) Ata law office {D) Ata print shop What does the man agree to do? (A) Volunteor his services (B) Hang banners in a cafeteria (C) Coordinate with a business (D) Read over a legal agreement EZ Home Cleaning Services \Vacuuming | Dusting | Washing] Scrubbing | Floors» |Surfaces| Windows | Apotances v v fw ve fv] e Utimate Packago| # # # 62. How did the woman learn about a clearing o service? (A) By using a search engine (B) By checking social media (©) By talking to a relative (D) By reading a flyer |. Look at the graphic. Which package will the woman probably choose? (A) Basic Package (8) Standard Package (C) Superior Package (0) Ultimate Package ‘What does the man say about the rates? (A) They differ based on a home's size (8) They cannot be negotiated. 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(A) The reason for a transfer (8) The time of an arrival {C) The origin of some animals (D) The location of a 200 69. What doss the man request the woman do? (A) Check a facity’s condition (B) Transport a food container (C) Clean a building exterior (0) Train an animal for a show 70. Look at the graphic. Where will the new animals be housed? (A) In Enclosure 1 (8) In Enclosure 2 (C) In Enclosure 3 (0) In Enclosure 4| | PART 4 Directions: In this part, you wil iston to several short talks by a single speaker. These talks will not be printed and will only be spoken one time. For each talk, you will be asked to answer three | ‘questions. Select the best response and mari the corresponding letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your | answer sheet. 71. Where most likely are the listeners? 77. Why are camera flashes prohibited? (A) Ata bookstore (A) They upset the performers. (8) Ata university (8) They distract the guide. (©) Ata museum (©) They frighten the wildlife (©) Ata library (0) They bother other guests 72. What does the speaker say will take place? 78, Whal does the speaker tell isteners to do? (A) Library cards willbe distributed. (A) Leave thoir bags at the entrance (8) Books will be sold to visitors. (B) Meet at the snack bar (©) Attendees will compete in a contest. (C) Take some beverages along (©) Prices will be reduce. (0) Remain on the shuttle 73. Why does the speaker thank Camdale 79. According to the speaker, what can Enterprises? listeners do after seeing the African wildlife (A) For sponsoring an event compound? (8) For creating a scholarship (A) Got something to eat (C) For promoting a fair () Browse through some souvenis §P) Eorsending novels (C) Look at some displays (0) Watch a demonstration 74, What does the speaker say about the Newosten presentations? 80. What will happen on April 14? (A) They will be made by several nations. (a) Asenarimantatore wa taqpen. (B) They include a vavely of new colors. Ah performance will be held. (C) Thay were prepared many months ir {C) A dining facility will begin operation o es been fedtadinesreulakay (D) A children’s festival will take place. 78. Whezdoes the sacar iplpeie He 81. According to the speaker, what is located says, “The announcement was made by con the fith floor? city hall this afternoon"? (A) An exhibit space (A) An event has been canceled. (8) An auditorium (8) A decision was not expected (©) A cookware section (C) A problem has been resolved. OlARsy ates (0) An announcement was controversial. 2. Why does the speaker say, “Still not 76. Why was Kenton Lake an unsuitable 4 convinced"? venue? (A) To stress the value of a service (A) Itis being used for another event. (8) To introduce an event (B) It is currently closed to the public. (C) To suggest a solution (C) It had some safety issues. 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(A) Get a handout from a booth {B) Select their own seats (C) Register for a special event (D) Ask questions during a talk 43 Hecherscote at. 94, What is the purpose of the message? (A) To confirm a departure time {B) To present travel options (C) To update a fight itinerary (0) To discuss ticket prices What does the speaker mean when he says, “I know neither is ideal"? (A) He is suggesting a change of schedule. (8) He requires some assistance. (C) He will provide another option. (D) He is unable to fulfill a request. What most likely will occur at noon? (A) A meeting will finish. (B) Atlight will depart. (C) A client will visit an offic. (0) A reservation will be canceled. What event will take place on August 3? (A) A town festival (@) An annual banquet (©) A grand opening (D) A charity race ‘What is the purpose of the event? (A) To support regional parks (6) To promote a service (C) To fund a construction project (D) To generate publicity for a tirm What can listeners stil do? 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