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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 nd 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 (D), “They are taking photographs,” is the best description of the picture, so you
should select answer (D) and mark it on your answer sheet.
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10. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 23. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
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13. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 26. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
14. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 27. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
15. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 28. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
16. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 29. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
17. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 30. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
18. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 31. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
32. Where most likely are the speakers? 38. Where do the speakers work?
(A) A hair salon (A) A concert hall
(B) A clothing store (B) A television program
(C) A pet shop (C) An Internet site
(D) A dentist of ce (D) A radio station
33. What did the man bring with him? 39. What does the man hope Seba Jun will do?
(A) A coupon (A) A performance
(B) A photo (B) A demonstration
(C) A professional license (C) An endorsement
(D) A newspaper (D) An interview
34. What does the woman ask the man about? 40. What does the man say he will do this
(A) How he would like to be contacted afternoon?
(B) How he learned about the business (A) Wait for a phone call
(C) How he intends to pay (B) Prepare some equipment
(D) How he found a parking spot (C) Attend a meeting
(D) Place an advertisement
45. What does the woman mean when she says, 51. What will happen the last week of
“He’s supposed to arrive early Wednesday September?
morning”? (A) A local celebration
(A) A co-worker is late for work. (B) A sports competition
(B) She will nish a task by then. (C) A government election
(C) She cannot change her plans. (D) A store opening
(D) She needs more time for employee
training. 52. What does the man say he will send
tomorrow?
46. What does the woman say about Roland? (A) A contract
(A) He is planning to travel. (B) An employee list
(B) He is currently unemployed. (C) A receipt
(C) He has worked ef ciently. (D) An itinerary
(D) He was recently promoted.
49. What will the men probably do next? 55. What is the man concerned about?
(A) Request a service (A) Upcoming deadlines
(B) Eat at a restaurant (B) Connection issues
(C) Arrange some transportation (C) Market competition
(D) Provide a credit card number (D) Customer complaints
56. What event did the woman recently attend? Company Expenses
(A) A contract signing Factory equipment $150,000
(B) A store opening
Property maintenance $200,000
(C) A product launch
(D) A technology expo Product advertising $250,000
Material imports $400,000
57. According to the man, what have clients
been asking for? 62. What products does the company make?
(A) More online content (A) Of ce supplies
(B) More consistent meeting times (B) Clothing accessories
(C) More creative input (C) Electronic devices
(D) More mobile services (D) Pharmaceutical goods
58. What does the woman say she will do next? 63. What does the man point out about the
(A) Install a program report?
(B) Call a client (A) Workers are underpaid.
(C) Arrange a meeting (B) Products have been unpopular.
(D) Purchase a product (C) Costs have increased.
(D) Equipment must be replaced.
59. Who most likely is the man? 64. Look at the graphic. Which amount does the
man say may change?
(A) An audio engineer
(B) An instrument technician (A) $150,000
(C) A professional musician (B) $200,000
(D) A computer salesman (C) $250,000
(D) $400,000
60. What does the M-Tech Core 500 do?
(A) Charge electronic devices
(B) Store digital data
(C) Record high-de nition video
(D) Improve Internet speed
61. Why does the man say he will call back later?
(A) He must check his budget.
(B) He will wait for a discount.
(C) He must consult his business partner.
(D) He wants to compare prices.
65. Why is the woman giving the man a ride? (A) A musical concert
(B) A contract negotiation
(A) His car has broken down.
(C) A venue inspection
(B) He is leaving to travel.
(D) An awards ceremony
(C) He does not have a license.
(D) He has joined a carpooling group.
69. Look at the graphic. Which date must be
66. According to the woman, what event is taking revised?
place today? (A) January 29
(A) A store opening (B) January 31
(B) A construction project (C) February 2
(C) A sports competition (D) February 5
(D) A parade
70. What has caused a delay in the schedule?
67. Look at the graphic. Which route will the (A) A technical dif culty
speakers take? (B) A medical procedure
(A) Route 1 (C) A budget restriction
(B) Route 2 (D) A media appearance
(C) Route 3
(D) Route 4
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. Why is the speaker calling? 77. What is the workshop mainly about?
(A) To request a le (A) Of ce communication
(B) To assign a task (B) Job interview strategies
(C) To schedule a meeting (C) Contract negotiations
(D) To ask an opinion (D) Résumé writing
72. What is the speaker doing tomorrow 78. What will the speaker give the listeners?
morning? (A) A book
(A) Training new employees (B) An assessment
(B) Conducting interviews (C) A video
(C) Filming a commercial (D) An online code
(D) Arranging a workspace
79. What will the listeners do next?
73. What does the speaker suggest that the (A) Watch a demonstration
listener do? (B) Divide into groups
(A) Update a program (C) Print some documents
(B) Correct some errors (D) Review an article
(C) Consult a coworker
(D) Install some equipment
80. Where do the listeners work?
(A) A clothing retailer
74. What type of business does the speaker work (B) A factory
for? (C) A restaurant
(A) A sporting goods store (D) A phone store
(B) An advertising agency
(C) A clothing manufacturer 81. According to the speaker, what is being
(D) A training facility changed?
(A) A scheduling system
75. What business plan is the speaker (B) A vacation policy
discussing? (C) A payment date
(A) Launching a product (D) A billing program
(B) Expanding overseas
(C) Opening a store 82. What will the listeners do next?
(D) Merging with a competitor
(A) Turn off their phones
(B) Sign a contract
76. What has the business been asked to do? (C) Request time off
(A) Conduct market research (D) Create user accounts
(B) Re-design a product
(C) Manage regional shipping
(D) Attend a conference
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83. What does the speaker imply when she says, 89. What is being advertised?
“the Washington Bridge has been closed (A) A laptop computer
off”? (B) An online subscription service
(A) A work project is on schedule. (C) A portable music player
(B) Guests should take a different route. (D) An electronic reading device
(C) She cannot meet the listener at a location.
(D) She will be late to the event. 90. What does the speaker emphasize about the
product?
84. What will the speaker e-mail to the listener? (A) Its design
(A) An updated address (B) Its convenience
(B) A guest list (C) Its cost
(C) An agenda (D) Its portability
(D) A registration form
91. Why should the listeners visit a Web site?
85. What will the speaker ask Kyle to do? (A) To receive a discount
(A) Lead a class (B) To listen to a sample
(B) Assist a coworker (C) To place an order
(C) Give a speech (D) To view a collection
(D) Prepare some equipment
Walkway
95. What is the speaker mainly discussing? 99. Look at the graphic. Which section is the
speaker talking about?
(A) A competitor’s product
(B) Some customer feedback (A) Locker Rooms
(C) A service launch (B) Yoga Studio
(D) Some manufacturing errors (C) Free Weights
(D) Personal Training
96. Look at the graphic. Which option quantity
will increase in February? 100. What does the speaker suggest changing?
(A) Category 1 (A) A loan amount
(B) Category 2 (B) A membership fee
(C) Category 3 (C) A repayment plan
(D) Category 4 (D) An order quantity
This is the end of the Listening test. Turn to Part 5 in your text book.
PART 5
Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices are given
below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C),
or (D) on your answer sheet.
101. Ms. Chaney will be visiting the proposed 105. Replacement parts for our range of exercise
building site with ------- construction crew. machines have been in short supply -------.
(A) she (A) lateness
(B) her (B) later
(C) hers (C) lately
(D) herself (D) latest
102. ------- the last three months, Mr. Bracewell’s 106. The ------- of customer reviews to our resort’s
earnings have increased by around fty Web site will attract more business.
percent. (A) content
(A) As (B) addition
(B) Again (C) demand
(C) During (D) opinion
(D) Below
107. Mr. Jenko is proofreading Ms. Heron’s article
103. Today many cafés provide biodegradable to see if revisions -------.
straws made from natural wheat stems ------- (A) have needed
plastic pollution. (B) needing
(A) is prevented (C) are needed
(B) prevent (D) to be needed
(C) to prevent
(D) prevented 108. When the movie ends, please leave ------- the
exit at the front of the auditorium.
104. Krebbel Corporation will ------- be relocating (A) after
to a new building on the edge of town. (B) during
(A) soon (C) without
(B) such (D) through
(C) ever
(D) like
109. The panel that will judge the singing auditions 115. Fergus McFarlane, the accounting manager,
includes ------- from Atrium Records. asked that ------- be given all employee travel
(A) represents receipts by the 20th of each month.
(B) representatives (A) he
(C) represented (B) him
(D) represent (C) his
(D) himself
110. Ms. Jones has a strong background in
customer service, including ------- experience 116. Before Ms. Chalmers retires on November
in the travel and tourism industry. 30, Bisping Industries will need to ------- a
(A) extensive suitable replacement.
(B) purposeful (A) commence
(C) accepted (B) revise
(D) high (C) recruit
(D) prefer
111. Remember to change the starting salary when
------- the contract for Mr. Scho eld. 117. Mr. Driscoll’s suggestions regarding this year’s
(A) revising Custer County Fair were very ------- received.
(B) revises (A) favor
(C) revised (B) favorably
(D) revise (C) favorable
(D) favored
112. The city council held a public forum to ask
------- residents are satis ed with local 118. ------- completing the marathon in Boston
recreation facilities. last week, Mr. Choi announced that he would
(A) although donate all sponsorship proceeds to charity.
(B) since (A) Onto
(C) whether (B) Unlike
(D) both (C) About
(D) Upon
113. Mizuno Electronics’ latest smartphone is
undoubtedly the most ------- the company 119. Please review the list of ------- job skills
has ever released. before applying for the computer technician
(A) innovate position advertised on our Web site.
(B) innovative (A) vague
(C) innovations (B) frequent
(D) innovatively (C) installed
(D) essential
114. After three weeks of work, the lobby of the
Primrose Hotel is ------- renovated. 120. We pride ourselves on the high quality of our
(A) almost merchandise, ------- it is crucial that products
(B) nearby are checked for aws prior to shipping.
(C) anytime (A) why
(D) yet (B) then
(C) nor
(D) so
125. Even though Saveright Supermarket’s grand 130. RGJ Manufacturing ------- a performance
opening day was not ------, the company incentive plan in order to keep its factory
successfully attracted a large number of workers motivated.
customers. (A) has implemented
(A) pro table (B) to be implemented
(B) pro ting (C) to have been implementing
(C) pro tability (D) is implemented
(D) pro tably
PART 6
Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word, phrase, or sentence is missing in parts of each text.
Four answer choices for each question are given below the text. Select the best answer to complete the
text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) on your answer sheet.
Luxor Interiors designs attractive living and working spaces of all different shapes and sizes. Our team
has ------- small spaces as well as large areas such as hotel lobbies and convention halls. -------.
However, some of our clients have more unique designs in mind. That is why Luxor Interiors has
assembled a team of versatile designers ------- to listen to your ideas and make them a reality. Such
attention to our customers’ wishes means that they are always left -------. If you are interested in
132. (A) We are happy to discuss ways in which 134. (A) inexpensive
the cost can be reduced. (B) ef cient
(B) Our projects typically involve (C) satis ed
contemporary design elements. (D) interested
(C) Some of our work has won praise from
leading industry experts.
(D) It is our policy to work closely with our
clients at every stage.
Hi everyone,
The year is almost over, and I’d like to thank you all for your hard work! I’m also pleased to inform
you all that we will be ------- our fourth branch in mid-February. This new store will have a fantastic
Applications for positions at the new location will be accepted ------- January 31. I will interview
shortlisted candidates during the rst week of February, and successful individuals will begin -------
Best regards,
Leon Young
Personnel Director
Hearty Health Stores Inc.
136. (A) until 138. (A) You’re welcome to refer any friends who
(B) within may be interested.
(C) for (B) I’m certain you’ll all nd the sessions
(D) so that extremely rewarding.
(C) Contact Hearty Health Stores Inc. for an
update on your application.
(D) We expect the new products to arrive
sometime in February.
Questions 139-142 refer to the following article.
A representative from Kanto Corporation ------ that the company will provide funds to assist in the
relocation of the Derry Public Library. “Thanks to Kanto’s generous donation, we can continue working
on this important project,” said George Boyle, the town council’s head of public services.
------. Now, a suitable location has been selected just two blocks away from the ------ library. The
building is a large, abandoned warehouse, and Kanto’s nancial assistance will allow the council to
perform the necessary renovation work. Additionally, a small movie theater will be constructed ------
We are contacting you regarding your recent ------ of the ‘Huggy Bear’ children’s soft toy. We
regret to inform you that this product has been recalled due to a design problem. Certain batches
of the toy were distributed with buttons that are not attached securely. ------. Please ------
whether your toy is affected by this defect. You can do this by looking at the serial number on
the tag attached to the base of the toy. If the serial number is in the range of #38978 to #39027,
you should return the toy to the branch where it was purchased. Of course, we will x ------ at no
cost.
Thank you,
Cara Devlin
Store Manager
Toys’ N Stuff
144. (A) We are sure that you will be fully satis ed 146. (A) mine
with it. (B) it
(B) Most orders take between three and ve (C) theirs
business days. (D) these
(C) This could potentially be a choking
hazard.
(D) It is a special feature that helps our
products stand out from others.
PART 7
Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles,
e-mails, and instant messages. Each text or set of texts is followed by several questions. Select the best
answer for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.
147. Where does Mr. Brode most likely work? 148. What is Charlene asked to do?
(A) At a department store (A) Attend a celebration
(B) At an event planning rm (B) Respond to the text message
(C) At an interior design company (C) Meet with Ms. Graves
(D) At a real estate agency (D) Provide a cost estimate
149. What is the purpose of the e-mail? 150. According to the e-mail, what might some
(A) To reschedule a staff meeting housekeeping staff do?
(B) To discuss a new policy (A) Ensure supplies are well stocked
(C) To describe a guest’s complaint (B) Learn how to work at the front desk
(D) To explain new motel amenities (C) Assist guests with luggage
(D) Take reservations for rooms
Questions 151-152 refer to the following Web page.
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At Acre Marketing, our philosophy is that if we restrict our services to a niche market, we would be
restricting the creativity and potential of our employees and the services we can provide.
Therefore, we strive to work with a diverse range of clients from industries such as sportswear,
cosmetics, and electronics. Acre Marketing’s commitment to diversity can be clearly seen at its
annual workshops. For each event, we visit a specific city within the US or Canada and invite
representatives from a wide range of companies to come along and nd out what we can do for
them in order to bring their business greater success.
Acre Marketing can devise creative marketing strategies for any business, and we seek to build
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151. What is indicated about Acre Marketing’s 152. What is a purpose of Acre Marketing’s annual
clients? workshop?
(A) They are based all over the world. (A) To provide training to employees
(B) They primarily market their products (B) To express gratitude to existing clients
online. (C) To improve necessary job skills
(C) They are involved in a variety of elds. (D) To network with local businesses
(D) They know each other very well.
153. What does Mr. Wilford want Ms. Carlitos to 154. At 8:47 A.M., what does Mr. Wilford mean
do? when he writes, “I know”?
(A) Give him a ride (A) He also nds the restaurant’s popularity
(B) Recommend a mechanic surprising.
(C) Cook some dishes (B) He thinks they should nd a cheaper
(D) Order some items supplier.
(C) He believes that the restaurant is fully
booked today.
(D) He is certain he will arrive at the restaurant
soon.
Questions 155-157 refer to the following article.
155. What is the article mainly about? 157. In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3],
(A) The return of an executive and [4] does the following sentence best
(B) The continuing success of a business belong?
(C) The retirement of a board member “All staff members are expected to attend
(D) The start of a new work project this special event.”
(A) [1]
156. What is indicated about Ms. Lennon?
(B) [2]
(A) She has been working from home. (C) [3]
(B) She was recently hospitalized. (D) [4]
(C) She will lead a meeting on June 15.
(D) She spent time traveling overseas.
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158. Where most likely would the information be 160. According to the information, why should the
found? product be stored securely?
(A) On a Web site (A) It is highly valuable.
(B) In a professional magazine (B) It can be easily misplaced.
(C) At a customer service desk (C) It is made of fragile materials.
(D) Inside the product packaging (D) It is potentially dangerous.
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161. What is indicated about March of the Fire 163. According to the Web page, what can theater
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Oskar Grady [9:18 A.M.] Billy and Sandra… good morning to you both. You haven’t noticed
a fax for me, have you? I was supposed to get a signed contract
from our new supplier rst thing this morning, but I’m worried that
I might have given him the wrong fax number. It would be from
Troy Hewitt at Hewitt Organic Goods.
Billy Hartson [9:19 A.M.] We haven’t had any faxes come in to the admin of ce today.
Maybe you should ask the supplier whether he has actually sent
it yet.
Sandra Monaghan [9:21 A.M.] Oh, we did get a fax from Hewitt Organic Goods here in the
Customer Service Department. But I think it’s only one page.
Would that be right?
Oskar Grady [9:23 A.M.] It should be a lot longer. Would you mind checking again?
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—[1]—. Throughout next month, I will be holding discussions with all of you regarding a variety of
factors related to improving and facilitating collaboration between individuals working on inter-
departmental projects.
Social media, an increasingly exible and effective means of communication, is a platform that
many companies are now utilizing as a means to aid collaborative efforts in the workplace.
—[2]—. This is a tool that we have reconsidered, and we now believe that it could indeed facilitate
communication between project members. Although we typically block our staff from accessing
such Web sites, we plan to restore access by the end of next month. However, methods of
monitoring Internet activity may also be implemented.
This issue affects every department, so I value the input of each and every one of you. —[3]—.
For now, I am simply considering our options. Please join me at the rst of several meetings
regarding social media, which will be held in the new conference room on the 12th oor this
Thursday at 2 P.M. —[4]—. Just turn left when you exit the elevator, and you’ll see the room in
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168. Why was the e-mail written? 170. What is the company planning to do before
(A) To ask managers to distribute a survey the end of the year?
(B) To request attendance at a meeting (A) Launch a modi ed version of its Web site
(C) To seek suggestions for increasing (B) Install new hardware in all departments
revenue (C) Remove restrictions on some Internet
(D) To encourage project leaders to share browsing
information (D) Renovate one of the building’s conference
rooms
169. What is mentioned as a bene t of social
media? 171. In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3],
(A) It allows staff to communicate and [4] does the following sentence best
conveniently. belong?
(B) It helps the company to attract customers “You should note that I don’t have any
more easily. preference for speci c sites at this time.”
(C) It provides a means for networking with
other businesses. (A) [1]
(D) It reduces the overall cost of advertising (B) [2]
campaigns. (C) [3]
(D) [4]
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Making a brief stop while touring the UK to promote his new album, Across the Glens, folk musician
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Discussion About Traditional Scottish Music 6:45 P.M. – 7:45 P.M. (at Ralston Music Hall)
A group of knowledgeable local musicians and historians will host a discussion about the history of
Scottish folk music. Afterwards, attendees will have an opportunity to get hands-on experience with a
wide variety of traditional drums, pipes, and guitars.
Traditional Scottish Banquet & Dance 8:00 P.M. – 9:30 P.M. (at The Bramble Hotel)
Enjoy exquisite traditional foods such as haggis and mashed potatoes while enjoying music courtesy of
Elsa Havens and her band. After you eat, demonstrate your moves on the dance oor!
Live Performance by Jamie Fraser 10:00 P.M. – 11:30 P.M. (at Argyll Concert Hall)
Renowned songwriter, vocalist and guitarist Jamie Fraser returns to the festival for his third appearance
in ve years. This event will be covered live on Channel 4 and its accompanying Web site. Tickets may be
purchased directly from the venue starting from the rst day of the festival.
Edinburgh City Council has erected several information booths throughout the city center. Festivalgoers
should visit the booths and talk to our event volunteers to nd out about special discounts and request
a special map displaying all event venues.
To make sure you are kept up to date about future events taking place in Edinburgh, visit the city
council’s Web site at www.edinburghcouncil.co.uk and sign up to join our mailing list.
Unless otherwise stated, all festival events are free. Proceeds from any ticket sales will go to the
Scottish Musical Heritage Foundation.
172. What is suggested about the last day of the 174. What is indicated about tickets for Jamie
Scottish Folk Music Festival? Fraser’s concert?
(A) It will be hosted in several different cities. (A) They will go on sale on May 8.
(B) All events will take place in the evening. (B) They can be purchased online.
(C) It has been organized by a group of local (C) They have already sold out.
musicians. (D) They can be acquired at an information
(D) Mr. McTavish will announce the title of his booth.
next album.
175. What are festival attendees advised to do?
173. Where will festival attendees be able to play
(A) Make a donation
musical instruments?
(B) Print discount vouchers
(A) At The Bell & Whistle Pub (C) Become a volunteer
(B) At Ralston Music Hall (D) Obtain a map
(C) At The Bramble Hotel
(D) At Argyll Concert Hall
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From: andygalligan@omnimail.net
Date: July 28
Subject: Recent Flower Order
I recently used your Web site to order two dozen red roses to give to my wife on our anniversary this coming
weekend. I was impressed that the order was delivered within one day, even including gift wrapping, but I’m
not satis ed with the package that I received. As you’ll see in your records, I paid an extra fee for gift wrapping,
so I was expecting my order to be in perfect condition and professionally presented. Unfortunately, the box and
the owers inside are crushed, and the ribbon is twisted badly, so I would like a full refund. I have already pur-
chased a different bouquet from another company I found online. Of course, you are welcome to send a driver
to collect the owers and packaging. Please contact me at 555-0133 at your earliest convenience so that we
can make the necessary arrangements.
Sincerely,
Andy Galligan
176. In the Web page, what is indicated about gift
wrapping?
(A) Basic gift wrapping is free for all orders of
36 roses or fewer.
(B) Larger gift-wrapped orders may take
longer to prepare.
(C) The gift-wrapping cost depends on the
shipping method selected.
(D) Bouquets of one dozen roses are not
eligible for deluxe gift wrapping.
From: calford@melodiamag.com
To: ncrawford@worldnet.com
Date: May 7
Subject: Melodia Magazine’s World Music Festival
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World Music Festival how to play guitar was also a real eye-opener for
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Hosted by Melodia Magazine
by Caroline Zane on June 18 One of the most exciting performances was given
Melodia Magazine organized a spectacular music by African singer Yvette Ndugu, who amazed the
festival this past weekend. The event was held to crowd with her traditional style of singing. She
celebrate the magazine’s founding ten years ago brought a backing band with her which consisted
and as a way to thank its dedicated subscribers. of almost twenty people, so it felt like there was
a joyful party onstage. This feeling of celebration
Attendees were treated to many excellent musical spread through the crowd, with many audience
performances, and there were several other members dancing along in the sunshine.
ct t s nd ttr ct ns n r dur ng th nt
Those who had printed out special coupons were Attendees had an opportunity to meet the
able to enjoy free food and drinks in the backstage performers in the autograph tent and have
VIP area. merchandise signed. The tent coordinator was
happy to take pictures of any music fans who had
In the afternoon, a large number of festival the pleasure of meeting the performers. Melodia
attendees gathered for Sean Mulcahy’s workshop. Magazine’s owner Clarence Pullman stated that
According to attendee Fiona Kushner, “I came out the festival had proven to be a tremendous success,
today to see some of my favorite singers perform and he would be considering making it a regular
on stage. But Mr. Mulcahy’s workshop on learning event.
186. What is Ms. Crawford encouraged to do? 189. What is suggested about the performance by
(A) Read a magazine an African singer?
(B) Go to an event (A) It was the nal performance of the day.
(C) Meet with Mr. Alford (B) It was shown on a large screen.
(D) Give a performance (C) It involved many musicians.
(D) It took place indoors.
187. How did some attendees receive
complimentary refreshments? 190. Who most likely took photographs at the
(A) By arriving early for the festival event?
(B) By attending Mr. Mulcahy’s workshop (A) Mr. Avery
(C) By signing up for a newsletter (B) Ms. Yoon
(D) By entering an online contest (C) Ms. Groves
(D) Mr. Pullman
188. Who most likely is Sean Mulcahy?
(A) A singer
(B) A festival promoter
(C) A ticket seller
(D) A music instructor
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Comment #159
Back in August, I moved from my hometown of Rotterdam to London to study biochemistry
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First of all, I was disappointed to see that their Web site is only available in English. While I
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Overall, the program definitely helped me to feel more comfortable in such a big city. Alex
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191. Who is the pamphlet intended for? 194. What does Mr. de Boer mention about his
(A) Property seekers guide?
(B) Exchange students (A) He was impolite.
(C) College lecturers (B) He was often late.
(D) Business travelers (C) He was not well-informed.
(D) He grew up in Rotterdam.
192. What is indicated about HAFH?
(A) It was founded less than one year ago. 195. How will HAFH most likely address the
(B) It provides nancial support to clients. complaint made by Mr. de Boer?
(C) It has several branches throughout the (A) By recruiting new volunteers
UK. (B) By opening of ces in new locations
(D) It recently moved its of ces to London. (C) By updating the information in a pamphlet
(D) By modifying its Web site
193. Where does Mr. de Boer’s guide most likely
work when he is not volunteering for HAFH?
(A) At an art gallery
(B) At a university
(C) At a magazine
(D) At a travel agency
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