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Book 2

LISTENING EXERCISES
❶ Listening exercises (47 exercises)
❷ Answer keys
❸ Transcripts

July, 2019
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TEST 1
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. How does Joshua go to school in Japan?
A. He takes a school bus every morning
B. He rides the subway at 8:00 AM.
C. He walks with a group of students.
2. Which item did Joshua NOT mention when talking about the things he takes to school?
A. backpack B. gym clothes C. school hat
3. What is one of the first things Joshua does when he arrives at school?
A. He practices his reading and writing.
B. He stands and bows to the teacher.
C. He puts on his gym clothes for class.
4. Where does Joshua eat lunch at school?
A. in his classroom B. in the lunchroom C. in the gymnasium
5. What time does Joshua probably get home from school most days?
A. between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM
B. between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM
C. between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM
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TEST 2
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. Where does the young girl want to go with her father?
A. to the park B. to the movies C. to the swimming pool
2. Who are they going with?
A. the girl's mother B. the girl's best friend C. the girl's older brother
3. Based on the conversation, what time will they most likely leave?
A. 9:30 AM B. 12:45 PM C. 2:00 PM
4. What does the girl want to do later?
A. She wants to walk to the ice cream store.
B. She wants to swim at the park.
C. She wants to go down to the beach.
5. What does the father suggest they do at the end of the day?
A. go to a restaurant B. watch a fireworks display C. play a board game
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TEST 3
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. What is the name of the actress?
A. Sarah Reynolds B. Sarah Rogers C. Sarah Roberts
2. Where is she from?
A. She is from Miami. B. She was born in New York. C. She comes from Los
Angeles.
3. Where did she work part-time while she was going to school?
A. at a restaurant B. at a movie theater C. at a supermarket
4. How old is the actress?
A. 20 B. 22 C. 24
5. What is the woman's hobby?
A. shopping B. cooking C. reading
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TEST 4
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. Who will meet the woman at the airport?
A. the woman's father B. the man's brother C. a friend from work
2. The person is _______ tall.
A. quite B. extremely C. not so
3. He has _______ hair.
A. black B. red C. brown
4. The man wears ______________.
A. black shoes B. blue shirts C. a white hat
5. The man's name is _______.
A. Mike B. Marshall C. Matthew
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TEST 5
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. What will take place at Bill's house tomorrow?
A. a party B. a game C. a dance
2. Why does Hank have to work late?
A. He has to attend a meeting. B. He has to write a report. C. He has to close the office.
3. Why is Hank going to visit Lisa after work?
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A. because she is sick in bed
B. because he has to return something
C. because he is going to take her to Bill's house
4. Where is Hank going to get the snacks to take to Bill's house?
A. from his house B. from the store C. from his work
5. What time will Hank most likely arrive at Bill's house?
A. 7:00 PM B. 8:00 PM C. 9:00 PM
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TEST 6
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. What is the main topic of the conversation?
A. problems with living in an apartment
B. a search for a new apartment
C. the cost of rent near universities
2. Why doesn't Ann like her current apartment?
A. It's too expensive.
B. The neighborhood is noisy.
C. It's located some distance from school.
3. How much money does Ann want to pay for rent?
A. no more than $200 B. around $200 C. a little more than $200
4. What kind of place is she looking for?
A. somewhere that is within a short driving distance of campus
B. an apartment with furniture already in it
C. a place where she can live alone
5. How is Roger going to help her?
A. He is planning on calling a friend who owns an apartment building.
B. He will check the newspapers to see if he can find an apartment for rent.
C. He is going to visit an apartment building near his place.
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TEST 7
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. Why can't Elaine Strong answer the phone?
A. She's in a meeting.
B. She's out of the office.
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C. She's talking with another customer.
2. What does the caller want the secretary to send?
A. information on after-sales service
B. a picture of the newest computers
C. a list of software products
3. What time should the secretary send the material?
A. 2:30 PM B. 3:30 PM C. 5:00 PM
4. What is the caller's name?
A. Cordell B. Kordel C. Kordell
5. What is the caller's telephone number?
A. 560-1287. B. 560-1828 C. 560-2187
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TEST 8
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. What are they planning on doing in the morning?
A. fishing B. mountain biking C. hiking
2. According to the weather report, when would it start raining?
A. in the afternoon B. at night C. in the morning
3. What did Paul forget to bring?
A. rain coats B. umbrellas C. rain boots
4. Where did Sara leave the playing cards?
A. next to picnic table B. on picnic table C. under picnic table
5. What do they finally decide to do?
A. stay at a hotel B. return home C. sleep at the campground
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TEST 9
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. What is the father reading at the beginning of the conversation?
A. a novel B. a magazine C. a newspaper
2. What kind of book does the girl want to read?
A. a book about animals
B. a book on dolls
C. a book about candy and cookies
3. What does the girl's teacher say about reading?
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A. The girl can check out books from the library.
B. The girl should read books every day.
C. The girl ought to read at least ten books a night.
4. What is one thing the girl wants to eat while they are reading?
A. cookies B. ice cream C. bananas
5. About what time of day is it in the conversation?
A. the late morning B. the early afternoon C. in the evening
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TEST 10
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. What does the little boy NOT ask for Christmas?
A. a toy train
B. a play car
C. hand-held radio receiver-transmitters
2. What does the girl want for Christmas?
A. dolls B. Barbie playhouse C. marbles
3. What are some of the foods the children want to prepare for Santa's reindeer?
A. cookies, apples, and carrots
B. hot chocolate, oranges, and corn
C. apples, oranges, and cookies
4. What time do they plan to go to bed?
A. 7:00 p.m. B. 8:00 p.m. C. 9:00 p.m.
5. How is Santa going to enter the house?
A. through the back door B. down the chimney C. through a basement window
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TEST 11
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. What is the woman's name?
A. Her name is Ashley. B. The woman's name is Amber. C. It's Amanda.
2. Where is the reunion going to be held?
A. Mountain Country Club B. Meadow Country Club C. Mesa Country Club
3. The reunion starts at ________.
A. 6:00 B. 6:15 C. 6:30
4. How much do two tickets cost for the reunion?
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A. They cost $20. B. The price is $30. C. The total comes to $40.
5. Why does James feel uncomfortable about attending the reunion?
A. James wasn't very good on the football team, and people remember this.
B. James was rejected by a girl in high school, and he is unsure about seeing her again.
C. James doesn't know how to dance very well, and he is embarrassed about this.
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TEST 12
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. What does the man plan to wear during the summer months?
A. a cool hat B. casual shoes C. light pants
2. What is one thing the man is NOT going to pack for the winter season?
A. a coat B. some sweaters C. a jacket
3. What is the weather like in the spring?
A. It's windy. B. It's rainy. C. It's cool.
4. What is an example of an occasion where the man might need formal clothes?
A. a party B. a business meeting C. a wedding
5. What did the man wear to his high school graduation?
A. jeans and tennis shoes B. a casual shirt and tie C. a suit and dress shoes
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TEST 13
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. What does the man want to do after he graduates?
A. He wants to become a teacher.
B. He hopes to go on to graduate school.
C. He'd like to work at a hotel.
2. What is the woman majoring in?
A. history B. French C. computer science
3. How does the woman pay for college?
A. She has a part-time job. B. She received a scholarship. C. Her parents are paying for it.
4. Where does the man work part-time?
A. at a bakery B. in a library C. at a restaurant
5. What thing did the man NOT say about his job?
A. His co-workers are friendly. B. He works long hours. C. The pay is okay.
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TEST 14
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. What time does the man get up?
A. at 5:00 a.m. B. at 6:00 a.m. C. at 7:00 a.m.
2. What time does he get to work?
A. at 7:00 a.m. B. at 8:00 a.m. C. at 9:00 a.m.
3. What does he do with his family around 6:30 p.m.?
A. They read books together. B. They play games. C. They eat dinner.
4. What do the man and his wife do after the kids go to bed?
A. They watch TV. B. They clean the house. C. They listen to music.
5. What is one thing the man does NOT say about his wife?
A. She has to take their children to school.
B. She helps the kids with their homework.
C. She goes shopping for food.
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TEST 15
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
Contestant 1
1. Ryan is _______ years old.
A. 25 B. 26 C. 27
2. What does Ryan do for a living?
A. He works as a doctor. B. He's a hospital manager. C. He is a nurse.
3. Ryan enjoys __________ in his free time.
A. hiking B. biking C. swimming
Contestant 2
4. Nate is ______ years old.
A. 23 B. 24 C. 25
5. Nate enjoys ______________.
A. reading books on rock music
B. playing soccer with his friends
C. visiting new places
6. Nate likes women who __________.
A. listen to classical music B. visit art museums C. eat cheeseburgers
Contestant 3
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7. Charles is _________ years old.
A. 27 B. 28 C. 29
8. What does Contestant 3 do for a living?
A. He is an office manager. B. He works as a teacher. C. He is a university student.
9. In his free time, he ________________.
A. goes hiking in the mountains
B. reads many types of books
C. takes care of animals
10. He likes women who _________.
A. speak different languages B. enjoy sports and exercise C. are good in the kitchen
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TEST 16
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. Action: A. like B. dislike
2. Comedies: A. like B. dislike
3. Horror: A. like B. dislike
4. Love: A. like B. dislike
5. Foreign: A. like B. dislike
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TEST 17
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. What is the name of the store?
A. American Village B. American Image C. American Vision
2. What time does the store open on Wednesday?
A. 8:00 AM B. 8:30 AM C. 9:00 AM
3. What day is the store closed?
A. Friday B. Saturday C. Sunday
4. How much would you pay for this store's main product on Saturday if it cost $100 during the rest
of week?
A. $90 B. $80 C. $70
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TEST 18
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. In addition to paper books, what did the little girl make with paper at school ?
A. an animal B. a person C. a building
2. What thing did she NOT talk about when making the object in Question 1?
A. paper B. glue C. scissors
3. What did the girl do after school?
A. She rode her bicycle. B. She watched television. C. She went to the store.
4. Who did she meet and play with at the junior high school?
A. her teacher B. her cousins C. her father
5. Where does this conversation most probably take place?
A. at a house B. at school C. at a park
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TEST 19
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. Where is Pancho from?
A. Paraguay B. Peru C. Portugal
2. How many brothers and sisters does Pancho have?
A. 11 B. 12 C. 13
3. What is his father's job?
A. taxi driver B. dentist C. police officer
4. What does his mother do?
A. She owns a beauty salon.
B. She runs a small family store.
C. She works at a bread shop.
5. Which thing does Pancho NOT say?
A. His brothers and sisters help his mom.
B. His mom sells food like eggs and sugar.
C. His mother enjoys her job very much.
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TEST 20
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. What kind of movie is the girl going to see on her date?
A. horror B. romance C. science fiction
2. At what theater is the movie playing?
A. Central Palace B. Campus Plaza C. Common Plex
3. How is the girl getting to the movie?
A. She is getting a ride with her brother.
B. Her date is coming to pick her up.
C. She is going by bus and will meet her date there.
4. What time does the movie begin?
A. 7:30 p.m. B. 8:00 p.m. C. 8:30 p.m.
5. What time does she have to be home?
A. 10:00 p.m. B. 10:30 p.m. C. 11:00 p.m.
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TEST 21
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. What kinds of music does this radio station play?
A. rhythm and blues B. heavy metal C. latin
2. What is the disk jockey's first name?
A. Harold B. Harvey C. Harry
3. Listeners can win ___________ by saying the name of the song.
A. music CDs B. concert tickets C. money
4. The man's phone number is ___________.
A. 693-3019 B. 693-1390 C. 693-1319
5. To win, listeners must know the name of the song and ________ it was recorded.
A. where B. when C. how many times
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TEST 22
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. What is the boy's name?
A. Matthew B. Michael C. Mitchell
2. How old is the boy turning in the conversation?
A. seven B. eight C. nine
3. What does he want to do first?
A. play outdoor games B. open presents C. eat cake and ice cream
4. Which statement is true about the game at the party?
A. You have to catch a large ball without dropping it.
B. You need to chase children around and touch them.
C. You need to hide somewhere so no one can find you.
5. Who is coming to the party?
A. aunts, grandparents, and cousins
B. grandparents, cousins, and uncles
C. friends, cousins, and grandparents
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TEST 23
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. What is the woman's name?
A. Her name is Ruth Ann. B. It's Ronda. C. The woman's name is
Rachel.
2. The woman spent most of her life in _____________.
A. California B. Utah C. New York
3. What does the woman do for a living?
A. She is a computer programmer.
B. She works at a school.
C. She has a job at a bank.
4. How often does the woman go to the gym?
A. She goes there three times a week.
B. She works out four times a week.
C. She exercises five times a week.
5. Which statement is NOT true about the conversation?
A. The man is from a city called Salt Lake.
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B. The woman gives the man her phone number.
C. The woman knows a lot about history.
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TEST 24
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. The man makes a reservation finally for which day?
A. March 20th B. March 21st C. March 22nd
2. What kind of room does the man prefer?
A. a non-smoking room B. a smoking room C. either one is okay
3. Why doesn't he want to reserve the suite?
A. It doesn't have a nice view. B. It doesn't come with a sauna bath. C. It's too expensive.
4. Including tax, how much is the man's room?
A. 80 dollars B. 88 dollars C. 96 dollars
5. How do you spell the man's name?
A. Maxner B. Maexner C. Mexner
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TEST 25
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. What is the purpose of the woman's visit?
A. business B. pleasure C. business and pleasure
2. Where will the woman stay during her trip?
A. at a friend's home B. at a hotel C. at a university dormitory
3. About how long will the woman be in the country?
A. one or two days B. three or four days C. more than four days
4. What things are in the woman's luggage?
A. clothing, computer, and books B. CD player, clothing, and
books C. books, gifts and computer
5. What other piece of information do we learn about the woman?
A. Her parents are on the same trip.
B. She enjoys traveling to different countries.
C. She was born in that country.
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TEST 26
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. What's the matter with Steve?
A. He has a cold. B. He has the flu. C. He has a stomachache.
2. How long has Steve been sick?
A. since Friday B. since Saturday C. since Sunday
3. How often should Steve take the medicine the doctor prescribes?
A. three times a day with meals B. four times a day before mealsC. three times a day after
meals
4. What does Carla suggest he do?
A. take herbal medicine B. see another doctor C. eat chicken soup
5. What does Steve decide to do?
A. talk to another friend B. listen to Carla's suggestion C. see the same doctor again
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TEST 27
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. Where did Doug and Diane first meet?
A. at school B. at a restaurant C. at a party
2. How did he know where she lived?
A. He asked a friend for directions. B. He followed her home. C. He
looked her up in the phone book.
3. Where does Doug invite her to go with him on Thursday?
A. to a restaurant B. to a theater C. to a dance
4. What is Diane's response to his invitation on Thursday?
A. She can't go out because she has to study.
B. She is sorry, but she has another date.
C. She has to work that day, so she can't go.
5. How does Diane feel about Doug's idea for Friday?
A. She thinks if would be a great idea if she had the time.
B. She feels that it would be uninteresting outing.
C. She has done the activity before, so she'd rather not go.
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TEST 28
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. Where does the announcement take place?
A. at a baseball stadium B. at a department store C. at an amusement park
2. What is the boy's name?
A. Marshall B. Matthew C. Michael
3. How old is the boy?
A. 4 B. 5 C. 6
4. What is the boy wearing?
A. a solid white baseball cap B. black and white pants C. a blue and white sweat shirt
5. Where is the boy now?
A. He is at the information desk waiting for his mom.
B. He is waiting in the sporting goods section.
C. He is at the cashier where you pay for goods.
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TEST 29
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. Where does this conversation most likely take place?
A. at a park B. at a school C. at a birthday party D. at a music recital
2. What is the girl's name?
A. Kathy B. Karen C. Nancy D. Nanny
3. Where does the girl probably live now?
A. in Scotland B. in France C. in England D. in the United States
4. What does the girl's father do for a living?
A. He is a travel agent. B. He is a professor.
C. He is computer programmer. D. He is a French teacher.
5. What is one thing NOT mentioned about the girl's family?
A. why her parents lived in England for several years
B. where her mother works at the present time
C. where the girl grew up
D. how old the girl was when she moved to her present location
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TEST 30
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. Gregorio is well known for his ability to work with ____________.
A. famous athletes B. animals C. world dancers
2. What is one thing that is NOT true about him?
A. He's tall. B. He's wearing green slacks. C. He has on a blue jacket.
3. What does Georgina do for a living?
A. She's a popular sports figure.
B. She's famous for her cooking skills.
C. She makes a living selling tennis shoes.
4. Georgina is a ____________ woman wearing a yellow dress.
A. large B. heavy C. small
5. What is the other invited guest, Brad Pitt, doing in the conversation?
A. He's sitting in the room. B. He's standing by a table. C. He's eating some refreshments.
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TEST 31
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. Who is visiting Jori for the weekend?
A. her best friend B. her brother Bob C. her sister
2. What is Carol wearing?
A. a sweater B. a red sweat shirt C. a black blouse
3. What is Carol like?
A. She's sociable. B. She's timid C. She's very reserved.
4. What is Bob wearing?
A. a flashy suit jacket B. a green tie C. blue jeans
5. Jori knows Bob because:
A. they work together in the same office.
B. she is taking karate lessons from him.
C. they met at a party two months ago.
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TEST 32
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
PHONE MESSAGE
1. What is the name of the caller?
A. Nick B. Nate C. Neil
2. According to the girl, her father:
A. is not home. B. is on another line. C. can't come to the
telephone.
3. What is the man's telephone number?
A. 598-7482 B. 587-4728 C. 589-7248
4. The man tells the girl:
A. that he will call again sometime after 7:00 PM.
B. to ask her father to call him later.
C. that he will drop by around 8:30 PM.
5. What does the girl refuse to tell the caller?
A. her age B. her name C. her address
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TEST 33
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. When is the picnic?
A. on Thursday B. on Friday C. on Saturday D. on Sunday
2. Where is the picnic being held?
A. at a park B. at the beach C. at Dave's house D. by a river
3. How many packages of hot dogs do they decide to buy?
A. six B. seven C. eight D. nine
4. Why has Kathy been so busy lately?
A. She has been working a lot recently. B. She has been taking care of her sick mother.
C. She has been taking two night classes. D. She has been looking for a new job.
5. What does Dave suggest Scott make for the picnic dessert?
A. cherry pie B. chocolate cake C. oatmeal cookies D. fudge brownies
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TEST 34
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. What is the man's name?
A. His name is Mike. B. He goes by Nick. C. His friends call him Nate.
2. Where is the man from?
A. He's from Brownston. B. His hometown is Brownsburg. C. He's originally from
Brownsville.
3. How old is the man?
A. He's in his early twenties. B. He's in his mid twenties. C. He's in his late twenties.
4. Where did the man meet Sarah?
A. He met her on a bus. B. They were introduced at a party. C. He saw her in a language
class.
5. Sarah's older sister is worried that Nick _____________.
A. is a terrible language teacher
B. is going to be a negative influence on her
C. charges too much money for lessons
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TEST 35
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. What does the boy want to do at the beginning of the conversation?
A. go play outside B. watch TV C. play video games
2. What is one thing the boy is NOT assigned to do around the house?
A. clean the garage B. vacuum the floors C. wash the walls
3. What does the boy have to do in his bedroom?
A. put away his books B. make his bed C. pick up his dirty clothes
4. What is the father going to do while the boy is doing his household chores?
A. wash the car B. paint the house C. work in the yard
5. Where will the father and son go after the housework is done?
A. to a movie B. out to eat C. to a ball game
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TEST 36
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. What is the girl shopping for?
A. a present for her mother B. a present for a friend C. a present for her father
2. How much is the black wallet?
A. $49.95 B. $40.95 C. $44.95
3. Why doesn't the girl like the brown wallet?
A. There isn't a place to put pictures. B. It's too big and heavy. C. She doesn't like the color.
4. About how much does the girl have to spend?
A. $5.00 B. $10.00 C. $13.00
5. What does the girl decide to buy?
A. a black wallet B. a brown belt C. a tie
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TEST 37
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. Where are they planning to go in the morning?
A. to a park B. to an art museum C. to a shopping center
2. What kind of restaurant do they want to visit for lunch?
A. Italian B. Indonesian C. Indian
3. Why does the man want to visit the zoo in the afternoon?
A. The zoo will be closed the rest of the week.
B. The zoo is free to visitors that day only.
C. There are unusual animals on display.
4. Why does the woman want to go shopping instead?
A. She wants to buy mementos of their visit.
B. She saw some great prices at a shopping center.
C. She wants to buy a gift for her friend.
5. How do they plan to get to the seashore at the end of the conversation?
A. by taxi B. by bus C. by subway
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TEST 38
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. What time of day does this conversation take place?
A. in the morning B. in the afternoon C. in the evening
2. Why doesn't the father give his son something to eat?
A. There isn't any food to eat. B. The boy just ate something. C. They are going to eat soon.
3. What snack does the boy want at the beginning of the conversation?
A. potato chips B. candy C. donuts
4. Which one food does the father NOT offer to his son for a snack?
A. tomatoes B. broccoli C. carrots
5. What does the father ask the boy to do while he is preparing the snack?
A. watch TV B. play with toys C. look at books
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TEST 39
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. What is the man's name?
A. His name is Robert. B. The man's name is Ronald. C. The man goes by Russel.
2. The man was born in ____________.
A. in Texas B. in California C. in Canada
3. What does the man do for a living?
A. He works as a teacher. B. He is a store cashier. C. He sells animals.
4. The man ____________________.
A. has two brothers and three dogs
B. lives with his sisters and mother
C. has an older brother and younger sister
5. What is the man's telephone number?
A. His number is 789-3050. B. You can reach him at 789-1350. C. You can call him at
789-1315.
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TEST 40
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. How much does the father owe his son in allowance?
A. three dollars B. thirteen dollars C. thirty dollars
2. Why hasn't the father given his son allowance?
A. because he didn't remember to do it
B. because he doesn't have any money now
C. because his son already has money
3. When does the father usually give his son money?
A. on Friday B. on Saturday C. on Sunday
4. Where does the man get money to pay his son?
A. in his bedroom B. at the bank C. from the bookstand
5. Choose one thing the boy does NOT mention about how he will spend his money.
A. He will buy some toys. B. He will save some of it. C. He will give part to the
needy.
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TEST 41
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF
1. What is the man's name?
A. Craig B. Greg C. Gary
2. Where was the man born?
A. Arizona B. Kansas C. Colorado
3. Which sentence best describes his university studies?
A. He is a third-year student. B. He is majoring in Spanish. C. He really enjoys his studies.
4. Where does the man work?
A. at a bookstore B. at a restaurant C. at a supermarket
5. What is one thing the man likes to do in his free time?
A. reading B. jogging C. camping
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TEST 42
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. Where does this news program take place?
A. at a shopping center B. at a local school C. in a city market place
2. How does the young girl, Elizabeth, celebrate this holiday with her family?
A. They go out to eat at a restaurant.
B. They visit close relatives.
C. They go to see a movie.
3. What does Johnny and his family eat on this day?
A. turkey B. ham C. chicken
4. What sentence best describes Steven's feelings about Christmas?
A. It's a time when people exchange gifts with friends, family, and teachers.
B. It's a holiday when friends give gifts during an elaborate dinner.
C. It's a day when people think of others without waiting for a gift in return.
5. The final young woman says that the best thing about Christmas is:
A. receiving presents from classmates.
B. having a vacation from school.
C. sleeping late every day.
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TEST 43
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. Where does the man want to go?
A. to the science museum B. to the art museum C. to the natural history
museum
2. How much is the train ride?
A. a dollar fifteen B. a dollar forty C. a dollar fifty
3. Where should the man get on the train?
A. platform number 3 B. platform number 4 C. platform number 5
4. How often do the trains come?
A. about every five minutes B. about every six minutes C. about every seven minutes
5. Where should the man get off the train?
A. at the State Street Station B. at the Star Palace Station C. at the Seventh Street
Station
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TEST 44
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. What is the man's destination?
A. Salt Lake City, USA B. New York City, USA
C. Helsinki, Finland D. Stockholm, Sweden
2. When is the man's departure date?
A. the twenty-first B. the twenty-second
C. the twenty-third D. the twenty-fourth
3. What is the flight number for the second half of his journey?
A. 555 B. 90
C. 1070 D. 830
4. How long is the man's layover between flights?
A. less than an hour B. less than two hours
C. less than three hours D. more than three hours
5. What request did the man make regarding his flight?
A. He asked for a specially-prepared dinner. B. He wanted an aisle seat.
C. He requested a bassinet for his baby. D. He asked for a seat near the front of the plane.
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TEST 45
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. What is the number of this flight?
A. 80 B. 18 C. 81
2. How long is the flight??
A. 2 hours, 40 minutes B. 2 hours, 14 minutes C. 2 hours, 4 minutes
3. What is the local time in Seattle?
A. 11:45 PM B. 12:15 PM C. 10:12 AM
4. What is the current weather in Seattle?
A. partly cloudy B. rainy C. sunny
5. At what gate will the plane arrive?
A. 13 B. 3 C. 30
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TEST 46
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. Where does this conversation most likely take place?
A. at a movie theater B. at a library C. at a video rental shop
2. How much do new movies cost to rent?
A. $2.00 B. $3.50 C. $5.00
3. How much did the man spend on movies?
A. $3.50 B. $5.50 C. $7.50
4. When does the man need to return the movies?
A. Thursday B. Friday C. Saturday
5. What do you need to rent a video at this shop?
A. a driver's license B. a school ID C. a membership card
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TEST 47
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. What is the woman's name?
A. Julie B. Jenny C. Jane
2. Where is the woman from originally?
A. Argentina B. the United States C. Chile
3. About how old was the man when he returned to the United States?
A. 7 years old B. 10 years old C. 17 years old
4. What is the man studying?
A. physics B. biology C. psychology
5. What is the woman's job?
A. a sales representative B. a computer programmer C. a receptionist

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