Set 3, Test 2

Practice Test 2 - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

1. You will hear a conversation in 3 sections. You will hear each section only once.
2. After each section, you will hear 2 or 3 questions. You will hear the questions
only once.
3. Choose the best answer to each question.

Instructions:
You will hear a conversation that takes place in an eyeglass store. The woman has
questions about buying glasses. The man, a salesperson, tries to help her.

Listen to the conversation. You will hear the conversation only once. It is about 1 to 1.5
minutes long.
 Practice Test 2 - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving
Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.
Question 1 of 8
Choose the best answer to each question.

 Her husband needs new reading glasses.

 Her husband thinks she needs glasses.
 She has a prescription for new glasses.
 She wants a second pair of glasses.

Question 2 of 8
Choose the best answer to each question.
 to see if her prescription has changed
 to figure out if she needs glasses
 to find out why her left eye hurts
 to get her yearly check-up

You will hear the second section of the conversation shortly.

Question 3 of 8
Choose the best answer to each question.
 She normally gets regular check-ups.
 She needed a strong prescription.
 Her problem was an easy one to fix.
 Her glasses were in such bad shape.

Question 4 of 8
Choose the best answer to each question.
 colour
 cost
 size
 style

Question 5 of 8
Choose the best answer to each question.
 They are perfect.
 They are long lasting.
 They are too big.
 They are too colourful.

You will hear the third section of the conversation shortly.

 Practice Test 2 - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 6 of 8
Choose the best answer to each question.

Question 7 of 8
Choose the best answer to each question.
 He wants her to purchase his expensive cleaner.
 He wants her glasses to remain in good shape.
 He thinks people don’t clean their glasses enough.
 He thinks she won’t wear her glasses if they are dirty.

Question 8 of 8
Choose the best answer to each question.
 buy another pair of glasses
 show her husband the bill
 go to another eyeglass store
 use the cleaning solution

Practice Test 2 - Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

1. You will hear a conversation followed by 5 questions.
2. Listen to each question. You will hear the question only once.
3. Choose the best answer to each question.

Instructions:
You will hear a conversation between a man and a woman. They are trying to make some
choices for a work event.
Listen to the conversation. You will hear the conversation only once. It is about 1.5 to 2
minutes long.
Question 1 of 5
Choose the best answer.
 to choose award winners
 to plan the award ceremony
 to review award applications
 to change the award process

Question 2 of 5
Choose the best answer.
 It provides entertainment.
 It has no purpose.
 It should be given to everyone.
 It is an important achievement.

Question 3 of 5
Choose the best answer.
 by choosing the most deserving
 by reviewing all applications
 by counting staff votes
 by drawing names from a box

Question 4 of 5
Choose the best answer.
 at the summer picnic
 at the Christmas party
 at a staff meeting
 at an awards ceremony

Question 5 of 5
Choose the best answer.
 She is a manager.
 She is an award candidate.
 She is a new employee.
 She will organize the picnic.
 Practice Test 2 - Listening Part 3: Listening for Information
1. You will hear a conversation followed by 6 questions.
2. Listen to each question. You will hear the question only once.
3. Choose the best answer to each question.

Instructions:
You will hear a conversation where a man is trying to arrange his upcoming wedding.

Listen to the conversation. You will hear the conversation only once. It is about 2 to 2.5
minutes long.

Question 1 of 6
Choose the best answer.
 He met her at a wedding party last year.
 He saw her pictures at a wedding fair.
 His friend was a former client.
 He found her on a photography website.

Question 2 of 6
Choose the best answer.
 a luxurious garden ceremony
 a family ceremony in his backyard
 an outdoor ceremony in a park
 a simple ceremony at his parents’ place

Question 3 of 6
Choose the best answer.
 because the wedding is in a different city
 because she is already booked for that day
 because of the man’s modest budget
 because she prefers indoor ceremonies

Question 4 of 6
Choose the best answer.
 because no other photographer is available
 because Cindy Shin offers a discounted rate
 because other photographers are less affordable
 because he appreciates Cindy Shin’s work
Question 5 of 6
Choose the best answer.
 the basic package price without guest portraits
 the basic package price and extra for portrait photos
 the basic package price and nothing else
 the basic package price plus printing of the photographs

Question 6 of 6
Choose the best answer.
 as a combination of digital and print copies
 as a specially printed photo album
 as a collection of 200 prints
 as an online display of the best photos

Practice Test 2 - Listening Part 4: Listening to a News Item

1. You will hear a news item once. It is about 1.5 minutes long.
2. Then 5 questions will appear.
3. Choose the best way to complete each statement from the drop-down menu.

Instructions:
You will hear a news item about protesters complaining about a sign.

Practice Test 2 - Listening Part 4: Listening to a News Item

Listen to the following news item. You will hear the news item only once. It is about 1.5
minutes long.

Choose the best way to complete each statement from the drop-down menu
( ).

1. The protesters were

 collecting signatures.
 disturbing spectators.
 waiting at city hall.
 watching racehorses.

2. The protesters believed the sign

 was a safety concern.
 displayed scary images.
 had inaccurate content.
 was too large for the road.
3. Spokesperson Jillian Smith mentioned a cellphone to
 quote a legal case.
 make a comparison.
 request information.
 suggest a solution.

4. The racetrack owner is

 unconvinced.
 misinformed.
 confused.
 Uninterested.

5. The police were consulted about

 the protesters’ rights.
 the sign’s effectiveness.
 problems caused by signs.
 accident rates in the area.

Practice Test 2 - Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion

1. You will watch a 2-minute video. Then 8 questions will appear.
2. Choose the best way to answer each question.

Instructions:
You will watch a discussion between three people who work at a college. The two women
work as writing skills tutors, and the man is their supervisor.

Watch the discussion. You will watch the discussion only once. It is about 1.5 to 2 minutes
long.

Choose the best answer to each question from the drop-down menu ( ).
1. What has the man recently received?
 complaints
 evaluations
 permission
 requests

2. What describes the emails that the man received?

 They were poorly written.
 They are quite misleading.
 They were from instructors.
 They were sent by mistake.
3. What is the supervisor’s main concern?
 The essay grades seem too high.
 The instructors are asking questions.
 The students are not learning enough.
 The tutors are not doing their jobs.

4. According to the women, what is cheating?

 coming for tutoring late in the year
 failing to tell teachers they got help
 having routine homework edited
 receiving help with final essay.

5. How would the women probably describe cheaters?

 They are disadvantaged.
 They are opportunists.
 They are too privileged.
 They are like robbers.

6. How does the woman in the middle respond to the man’s last suggestion?
 She is confused.
 She is doubtful.
 She is insincere.
 She is resistant.

7. What will the speakers do to resolve the problem?

 have the women grade the essays
 hire more writing skills tutors
 provide less help with assignments
 require permission from instructors

8. What does this workplace seem to value?

 collaborating on making policy decisions
 designing staff development systems
 minimizing hiring and payroll costs
 sustaining consistent client service
 Practice Test 2 - Listening Part 6: Listening for Viewpoints
1. You will hear a report once. It is about 3 minutes long.
2. Then 6 questions will appear.
3. Choose the best way to answer each question from the drop-down menu.

Instructions:
You will hear a presentation about working from home.

Listen to the following report. You will hear the report only once. It is about 3 minutes
long.

Choose the best way to complete each statement from the drop-down menu
( ).

1. Benefits of connecting to work online include

 limiting the number of downtown residences.
 shortening the time spent in meetings.
 boosting expenditure on recreation.
 reducing the costs of childcare.

2. Corporate productivity
 may not be influenced by online commuting.
 will be harmed by employees' lack of social skills.
 may be improved by staff working from home.
 is not associated with employees’ commute times.

3. Corporations believe that attending a collective workplace

 is also important for part-time employees.
 has no bearing on corporate profitability.
 helps to maintain higher productivity.
 increases the workload of the managerial staff.

4. Some managers worry that

 employees would bill for incomplete work.
 their own commute would remain unchanged.
 they could not manage complex tasks online.
 they would struggle to supervise their staff.

5. One advantage of the corporate workplace is that it

 helps young people make connections.
 does not involve online social media distractions.
 engenders a shared culture and work ethos.
 provides important opportunities for promotion.
6. Proponents of online workspaces claim that
 younger people cannot focus when working in offices.
 social networking is not prevalent at work.
 the young generation is moving away from city centers.
 offices are likely to become obsolete in the future.
 Practice Test 2 - Listening Result Page

Question Answer Key

Listening Practice Task I didn’t attend the concert.
Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving - Q1 Her husband thinks she needs glasses.
Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving - Q2 to figure out if she needs glasses
Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving - Q3 She needed a strong prescription.
Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving - Q4 cost
Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving - Q5 They are perfect.
Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving - Q6

Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving - Q7 He wants her glasses to remain in good shape.
Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving - Q8 show her husband the bill
Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation - Q1 to choose award winners
Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation - Q2 It provides entertainment.
Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation - Q3 by drawing names from a box
Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation - Q4 at the summer picnic
Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation - Q5 She is a new employee.
Listening Part 3: Listening for Information - Q1 His friend was a former client.
Listening Part 3: Listening for Information - Q2 a simple ceremony at his parents’ place
Listening Part 3: Listening for Information - Q3 because she is already booked for that day
Listening Part 3: Listening for Information - Q4 because he appreciates Cindy Shin’s work
Listening Part 3: Listening for Information - Q5 the basic package price and nothing else
Listening Part 3: Listening for Information - Q6 as an online display of the best photos
Listening Part 4: Listening to a News Item - Q1 collecting signatures.
Listening Part 4: Listening to a News Item - Q2 was a safety concern.
Listening Part 4: Listening to a News Item - Q3 make a comparison.
Listening Part 4: Listening to a News Item - Q4 unconvinced.
Listening Part 4: Listening to a News Item - Q5 problems caused by signs.
Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion - Q1 complaints
Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion - Q2 They are quite misleading.
Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion - Q3
Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion - Q4
Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion - Q5
Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion - Q6
Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion - Q7
Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion - Q8
Listening Part 6: Listening for Viewpoints - Q1
Listening Part 6: Listening for Viewpoints - Q2
Listening Part 6: Listening for Viewpoints - Q3
Listening Part 6: Listening for Viewpoints - Q4
Listening Part 6: Listening for Viewpoints - Q5
Listening Part 6: Listening for Viewpoints - Q6
Read the following message.
Dear Jack,
The tutors are not doing their jobs.
receiving help with final essays
They are opportunists.
She is doubtful.
require permission from instructors
sustaining consistent client service
boosting expenditure on recreation.
may be improved by staff working from home.
helps to maintain higher productivity.
they would struggle to supervise their staff.
engenders a shared culture and work ethos.
offices are likely to become obsolete in the future.
I have the most incredible news! Of course, it would be so much better if I could tell you in
person, but since I’m near bursting with the excitement of it all, waiting until you get back from
Chicago is simply out of the question. If you can believe it, I’ve been offered a promotion! To be
honest I think I might still be in shock. I really didn’t think this day would ever come. Thankfully, I
listened to you and all your wisdom, honey, when it came to sticking things out. I was convinced
I’d be stuck in that cubicle writing boring memos for the rest of my life, but you assured me, if I
just had patience, something great would come out of it all. Now, after five long years, something
great has finally arrived; I’ve been promoted to Manager of International Accounts!
Of course, I know what you’re probably thinking: the title doesn’t sound too glamorous, and it’s a
long way off from my dream job as a travel writer. However, although I won’t be doing any
writing in this position, I will be getting paid to travel all over the world—so at least the travel bug
inside of me will be content. Also, there would be a significant salary increase with this position,
meaning we would be able to afford that beautiful two-bedroom condo we’ve had our eye on.
Imagine, soon we might actually be able to say we own a little piece of Toronto!
I am, of course, getting ahead of myself and before I officially accept the position, there are some
important things to consider. For one, as excited as I am about all the travel involved, it would
mean delaying having children for another few years; something I’m not sure we want to do. Also,
the workload will be pretty intense. In fact, I could see it being the case that although I’ll get to
travel to beautiful places like Thailand, I won’t actually have the time to see any of them.
Anyways, I’m anxious to hear what you think. If you have time after the conference today, write
me back!
Katy

Using the drop-down menu ( ), choose the bestoption according to the

information given in the message.

1. Jack is
 staying with friends in Toronto.
 working temporarily in Chicago.
 attending a conference in Toronto.
 visiting his children in Chicago.

2. Katy has worked

 at the same place for five years.
 in international journalism.
 in many different countries.
 for several different employers.

3. Katy has written Jack to tell him

 about an exciting job offer.
 how well her interview went.
 about a real estate opportunity.
 how her new job is going.

4. Katy
 likes travelling to other countries.
 doesn’t want to have children.
  owns a condo in Toronto.
 finds her current job interesting.

5. Manager of International Accounts is a job that Katy

 will apply for.
 currently holds.
 only dreams of.
 might accept.

6. Katy believes that Jack

 doesn’t want to travel with children.
 has given her good advice in the past.
 cannot afford to buy a condo.
 should ask his boss for a raise.

Here is a response to the message. Complete the response by filling in the

blanks. Select the bestchoice for each blank from the drop-down
menu ( ).

Dear Katy,

That is amazing! I knew that with a bit of time they’d see how lucky they are to have you as 7.
 a mother.
 an intern.
 a manager.
 a friend.

It sounds like an incredible opportunity and with all the travelling to tropical places, you might

even 8.
 be inspired to write about it.
 overcome your fear of bugs.
 have the chance to visit Thailand.
 get used to flying in planes.

That would be one step closer to your goal! However, I agree there are some things 9.
 you’ll want to experience
 that should be bought
 I’ll have to organize
 we’ll want to think about

first. While the extra 10.

 money
 training
 shifts
 holidays

would certainly be nice, I’m a bit worried about the workload. I don’t want it to be that I never

get to see my 11.

 wife.
 daughter.
 mother.
 friend.

Anyways, we can talk more about it when I get back but know that whatever you decide, you’ll

always have my full support.

Jack

Practice Test 2 - Reading Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram

Read the following email message about the diagram on the left. Complete the email by
filling in the blanks. Select the best choice for each blank from the drop-down menu ( ).
Subject: Obedience Classes Inquiry
To: George Masters <georgem@cicschool.com>
From: Michelle O’Brien <mobrien@mailcanada.ca>
Hello George,

I am the owner of a one-year-old golden retriever, and I see you have many classes that 1.
 provide intensive training.
 encourage child participation.
 are offered all year round.
 focus on dog competitions.

I want to give Nellie lots of training. However, she’s too gentle for 2.
 walking to heel.
 your extended courses.
 guard dog training.
 wilderness training.

Also, Nellie’s already had obedience training elsewhere. Still, she’d actually learn from your Basic

class since she is still mastering 3.

 basic rescue techniques.
 simple show skills.
 long sitting times.
 simple instructions.

Ideally, I had hoped that Saturdays in January, Nellie could take obedience in the morning,

followed immediately by Show Dogs in the afternoon, but I see that 4.

 this is possible only in April.
 the two class times conflict.
 the start dates are different.
 Basic is not offered at that time.

I see, though, that in April I could sequence back-to-back classes in Basic Obedience and Search

and Rescue (which would be good exercise for both of us). Is it possible to 5.
 get to the afternoon class in time
 take the Sunday afternoon class
 get to your centre by 1PM
 switch to the morning Search and Rescue

Cheers

Michelle O'Brien

Using the drop-down menu ( ), choose the bestoption.

6. Michelle wants Nellie to
• keep her safe.
• be very well trained.
• participate in shows.
• be very friendly.

7. In this message, Michelle is trying to

 figure out a schedule.
 get course information.
 learn more training techniques.
 ask for a location change.

8. It appears that the Canine Intelligence Centre

 organizes dog shows.
 has one trainer.
 is a part-time operation.
 is fully licensed.

Practice Test 2 - Reading Part 3: Reading for Information

Read the following passage.

A. As well as a complex road system for car owners, an important aspect of urban infrastructure is
a cost-effective public transit system which is fast and easily available for use by the general
public. In Canada, all cities and most major towns utilize a public transportation system. In most
areas, networks of buses provide the main mode of public transportation. Although bus services
are not as fast as private cars, they are able to carry many passengers and can operate on
conventional roads with numerous stops that easily connect to other forms of transit, such as
trains and ferries. These services are operated at either a provincial or municipal level; for
example, public transit in Metro Vancouver is provided by Translink, whereas other areas of British
Columbia are serviced by the provincial agency, BC Transit.

B. In densely populated urban areas, the ability to move large numbers of people rapidly becomes
even more important. Accordingly, most large cities provide rapid transit lines which facilitate the
transport of people across greater distances and in less time than alternative transit systems.
These systems, commonly referred to as metros or subways, use rail tracks and are separate from
regular traffic. Citywide systems can be found in places such as Montreal (“Metro”), Calgary (“C-
Train”), and Edmonton (“LRT”). In addition, some rapid transit systems, such as Vancouver’s
Skytrain, span across the sprawling city limits and link to neighbouring municipalities.

C. In addition to buses and rapid transit lines, some metropolises also offer other ecologically
friendly and economical forms of public transit. These additions to the public transit system
supplement the regular bus services and faster train services. For example, the public transit
system in Toronto includes a unique system of streetcars or “trolleys” which run along tracks on
public streets. These rail vehicles are lighter and shorter than conventional trains, and are
classified as “light rail.” In Vancouver, the public transit network includes a “Seabus” (or
passenger-only ferry) which provides public transportation across the Burrard Inlet.

D. Well-developed public transportation systems have many benefits including efficient

transportation for large populations, eco-friendly alternatives to private vehicles, and significant
savings for transit users. A much-neglected truth is that the average Canadian driver spends
approximately $9,500 per year, while the amount paid for monthly public transit passes in Canada
comes to only $740 to $1550 annually. With this cost difference, Canadians who are willing to
trade in their cars for public transportation stand to save thousands of dollars a year.

E. Not given in any of the above paragraphs.

Decide which paragraph, A to D, has the information given in each

statement below. Select E if the information is not given in any of the
paragraphs.

- 1. Some city transportation systems connect to nearby urban areas.

- 2. Some cities incorporate alternative types of transport into their transit infrastructure.

- 3. New eco-friendly cars cost almost the same as taking public transit.

- 4. A public transit system is a fundamental facility of Canadian cities.

- 5. Bus systems in major cities are upgraded every decade to meet commuters’ needs.

- 6. Metropolises tend to have the most efficient transit systems.

- 7. Some cities have seen a boost in tourism due to their light railway systems.

- 8. Public transit remains one of the most cost-effective forms of transportation.

- 9. The level of government responsible for public transit systems varies.

Practice Test 2 - Reading Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints

Read the following article from a website.

Global warming has drastically reduced the extent of sea ice in the Canadian high Arctic, whose
islands are now navigable in summer without ice-breaking equipment. Recently a Danish coal
carrier vessel, the Aurora Borealis, navigated this route from Vancouver, Canada to Pori, Finland.
“We’ve proven the Northwest Passage is open to the world as a viable transoceanic shipping
route. It shaved four days, 2,000 kilometres, and $200,000 off the Panama Canal route, and its
deeper waters let us carry 25% more cargo,” said company spokesman Marcus Lindstrom.

Like its Scandinavian and Russian counterparts, the Canadian government considers its arctic
passage a national territorial waterway. Deemed “historic internal waters,” the route falls
unquestionably under Canadian jurisdiction, explains Northern Development Minister Bruce
Anderson. Anderson applauds a new atlas produced by cartographer Adriana Chevrier and Inuit
elders, showing Inuit land and sea ice routes dating back centuries and shoring up Canada’s claim
to the Arctic archipelago by virtue of the legal principle of long-time use and occupancy. Modern
commercial traffic helps, too. As international law professor Zachary Michaels said in a public
lecture, “Valuable legal precedents are established every time a foreign vessel makes the crossing
while complying with its legal obligation to register with and be monitored by the Canadian Coast
Guard.” Beyond that, annual prime ministerial visits and Canadian Forces exercises in the region
bolster Canada’s claim.

However, Canadian arctic sovereignty is recognized by neither the EU nor the US, the latter due to
Republican-backed non-ratification of UNCLOS (the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea). The US
considers the Northwest Passage an international waterway, balking at its northern neighbour’s
registration and monitoring requirements and once allegedly steering a nuclear-powered
submarine through the route without permission. “Recognition of Canadian arctic sovereignty
would be detrimental to our economic interests,” said Republican senator Morris Homeniuk, who
points out that Canada still owns no reliable modern patrol vessels, often depending on the US
Talisman to escort its ageing Canadian icebreaker to safety. “This is not what sovereignty looks
like,” says Homeniuk.

Using the drop-down menu ( ), choose the bestoption according to the

information given on the website.
1. The Aurora Borealis serves as evidence of the
 advantage of the Panama Canal over the Northwest Passage.
 beneficial effect of global warming on one industry sector.
 defiance of Canadian shipping laws by a foreign vessel.
 need for military reinforcements in the Canadian Arctic.

2. The best title for Michaels' lecture would be “Arctic Sovereignty:

 A Historical Passage.”
 Maybe This Time: The Impacts of Climate Change.”
 The American Dream.”
 Use It or Lose It.”

3. Homeniuk’s opinion rests on his country’s

 economic strength.
 historical precedents.
 nuclear capability.
 cartographic superiority.

4. The controversy will probably be resolved if

 ageing Canadian icebreakers are retired.
 American senators ratify the convention.
 evidence of use and occupancy is uncovered.
 present polar icecap melting rates continue.

5. Homeniuk doubts the effectiveness of the

 Coast Guard.
 Aurora Borealis.
 Northwest Passage.
 US Talisman.
The following is a comment by a visitor to the website page. Complete the
comment by choosing the best option to fill in each blank.
Well, the Cold-War era feds tried to strengthen their “use and occupancy”-based sovereignty
claim by relocating Inuit families from northern Quebec to remote, barely inhabitable islands in
the highest Arctic—in effect, using people as 6.
 bait.
 flags.
 shields.
 weapons.

The sovereignty issue persists, except now the threat isn’t Stalin; it’s 7.
 the US.
 Denmark.
 the EU.
 Panama.

With the 8.
 historical mapping
 escorted icebreakers
 nuclear submarines
 year-round access

and the military operations, Ottawa’s grip on the Northwest Passage has been strengthened. But
what about community stakeholders? For us, Arctic sovereignty is not the international 9.
 health and safety
 legal and military
 moral and ethical
 culture and preservation

problem that it is for the federal government. We are instead worried that heavy commercial
traffic through the archipelago will court ecological calamity. Therefore, we believe that every
discussion about Arctic sovereignty should also be a discussion about responsible 10.
 operation of ice-breaking equipment
 fuel alternatives for northern communities
 negotiation with the US government
 conservation of endangered waterways

Practice Test 2 - Reading Result Page

Question Answer Key

Reading Practice Task British Columbia
Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence - Q1 working temporarily in Chicago.
Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence - Q2 at the same place for five years.
Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence - Q3 about an exciting job offer.
Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence - Q4 likes travelling to other countries.
Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence - Q5 might accept.
Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence - Q6 has given her good advice in the past.
Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence - Q7 a manager.
Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence - Q8 be inspired to write about it.
Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence - Q9 we’ll want to think about
Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence - Q10 money
Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence - Q11 wife.
Reading Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram - Q1 provide intensive training.
Reading Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram - Q2 guard dog training.
Reading Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram - Q3 simple instructions.
Reading Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram - Q4 the start dates are different.
Reading Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram - Q5 get to the afternoon class in time
Reading Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram - Q6 be very well trained.
Reading Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram - Q7 figure out a schedule.
Reading Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram - Q8 is a part-time operation.
Reading Part 3: Reading for Information - Q1 B
Reading Part 3: Reading for Information - Q2 C
Reading Part 3: Reading for Information - Q3 E
Reading Part 3: Reading for Information - Q4 A
Reading Part 3: Reading for Information - Q5 E
Reading Part 3: Reading for Information - Q6 B
Reading Part 3: Reading for Information - Q7 E
Reading Part 3: Reading for Information - Q8 D
Reading Part 3: Reading for Information - Q9 A
Reading Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints - Q1 beneficial effect of global warming on one industry sector.
Reading Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints - Q2 Use It or Lose It.”
Reading Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints - Q3 economic strength.
Reading Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints - Q4 American senators ratify the convention.
Reading Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints - Q5 Coast Guard.
Reading Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints - Q6 flags.
Reading Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints - Q7 the US.
Reading Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints - Q8 historical mapping
Reading Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints - Q9 legal and military
Reading Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints - Q10 conservation of endangered waterways

Practice Test 2 - Writing

Writing Test Instructions
1. On the official test, if you do not finish Task 1 in 27 minutes, the screen will move
to Task 2. You cannot go back to Task 1.

2. You have 53 minutes to complete this practice Writing Test.

Practice Test 2 - Writing Task 1: Writing an Email

Read the following information.
You have borrowed money from your bank. You agreed to repay a fixed amount every month.
However, it will be difficult to pay any money back this month.

Write an email to the bank in about 150-200 words. Your email should do
the following things:

 State the amount of money you borrowed and the repayment schedule.
 Explain why you borrowed the money.
 Explain the reason you cannot pay any money this month and why you will be able to pay next
month.

Practice Test 2 - Writing Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions

Read the following information.
Office Upgrade Survey
Your company has extra money to spend on office upgrades. Your boss wants to build 5 additional
parking spaces for the employees. One of your co-workers, though, suggests building 30 bike
stands to promote a healthy lifestyle instead. The company asked you to respond to an opinion
survey.
Choose the option that you prefer. Why do you prefer your choice? Explain
the reasons for your choice. Write about 150-200 words.
Option A: I would prefer to have more parking spaces.
Option B: I would prefer to have more bike stands.

Practice Test 2 - Speaking Task 1: Giving Advice

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

A friend is going to an office party at her new job. Advise her about ways to start
conversations with people she doesn’t know.

Practice Test 2 - Speaking Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Talk about a time when you did something and then had to do it again. Maybe you can talk
about something involving work, a relationship, or a personal hobby. What happened the
first time, why did you have to do it again, and what happened differently the second
time?
 Practice Test 2 - Speaking Task 3: Describing a Scene
Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Describe some things that are happening in the picture below as well as you can. The
person with whom you are speaking cannot see the picture.

In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?

Practice Test 2 - Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

Preparation: 60 seconds

Your friend recently got a new job and wants to look more professional—he has asked you
to help him choose a new pair of glasses. You found two suitable options. Using the
pictures and information below, choose the option that you prefer. In the next section,
you will need to persuade your friend that your choice is the better choice.
If you do not choose an option, the computer will choose one for you. You do not need to
speak for this part.
 Practice Test 2 - Speaking Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation
Preparation: 60 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

You have known your close friend Lissa since childhood. She is getting married and has
invited you to her wedding. Unfortunately, her wedding is right before two of your most
difficult final exams.

Choose ONE:
EITHER
Explain to your friend why you cannot be at her wedding.
OR
Explain to your professors why you would like to reschedule your exams.

Practice Test 2 - Speaking Task 7: Expressing Opinions

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 90 seconds

Answer the following question.

Question: Do you think the government should remove public artworks if some people think
they are offensive? Explain your reasons.

Practice Test 2 - Speaking Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds
You ordered a couch from an online furniture store, but when it was delivered, you found
problems with it. You decide to call the furniture store. Describe in detail what the
problems are, and how you would like to resolve the situation.