LISTENING TEST

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 find 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 (B), “They are sitting at a table,” is the best description of the picture. So you should select
answer (B) and mark it on your answer sheet.
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 PART 2

Directions: You will hear a question or statement and three responses spoken in English. They will not
be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. Select the best response to the question
or statement and mark the letter (A), (B), or (C) on your answer sheet.

17. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 20. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

18. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 21. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

19. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 22. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

10. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 23. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

11. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 24. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

12. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 25. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

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.

19. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

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TEST 1
Directions: You will hear some conversations between two or three people. You will be asked to
answer three questions about what the speakers say in each conversation. Select the best response to
each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. The conversations will not be
printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.

32. Why is the man at the university? 38. What will the mass e-mail be about?
(A) To explore the facilities (A) A new product
(B) To apply for an admission (B) A large order
(C) To study academic areas (C) A discount offer
(D) To try out the cafeteria (D) An inventory list

33. What does the woman say will happen in an 39. What does the woman say about the list?
hour? (A) It was destroyed last summer.
(A) A special lecture will begin. (B) It has grown a lot.
(B) Free lunch will be offered. (C) It hasn’t been completed yet.
(C) A meeting will take place. (D) It is not different from the old one.
(D) A tour will begin.
40. What will the man probably do next?
34. What does the man ask the woman to do? (A) Contact his co-worker
(A) Return at a later time (B) Email potential customers
(B) Suggest a new menu item (C) Review more reports
(C) Recommend a restaurant (D) Place an order
(D) Have a meal together

41. Who most likely is the man?

35. What is the topic of the conversation? (A) A receptionist
(A) A music festival (B) A baker
(B) Weekend plans (C) An event planner
(C) Fruits in season (D) A delivery person
(D) A demanding work
42. What celebration is the woman planning?
36. What does the woman want to do during the (A) Her birthday
weekend? (B) Her colleague’s promotion
(A) Play musical instruments (C) An employee’s departure
(B) Do some paperwork (D) The company’s 25th anniversary
(C) Attend an event
(D) Watch a musical 43. What should the woman do if she wants to
get her order delivered?
37. What information does the man provide? (A) Order online
(A) Office locations (B) Purchase over $300
(B) A festival schedule (C) Contact the store manager
(C) A venue for performances (D) Pay an additional cost
(D) Weekend weather

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44. What are the speakers mainly discussing? 50. Where does this conversation probably take
(A) A new play place?
(B) A lack of funds (A) At a supermarket
(C) A new magazine (B) At a department store
(D) A recent business trip (C) At a repair shop
(D) At a laundromat
45. What does the man mean when he says, “I’m
surprised, too”? 51. What is the woman concerned about?
(A) He is surprised at the woman’s behavior. (A) Missing her flight
(B) He is scared after watching a scary scene. (B) Being late for a meeting
(C) He thinks there is a small audience. (C) Misplacing a ticket
(D) He believes some data is incorrect. (D) Returning some merchandise

46. What will the speakers most likely do next? 52. What will the man probably do next?
(A) They will stop by the shopping mall. (A) Make a telephone call
(B) They will make a reservation for a business (B) Give a serviced item
dinner. (C) Issue a refund
(C) They will write some reviews of a new play. (D) Repair a watch
(D) They will deposit some cash into their
bank accounts.
53. What are the speakers mainly discussing?
(A) A client survey
47. Why does the man contact the museum? (B) A technology presentation
(A) To buy tickets for an exhibition (C) A new research institute
(B) To inquire about employment (D) A failure to attend a meeting
opportunities
(C) To ask about its opening hours 54. What does the woman mean when she says,
(D) To sign up for a membership “please fill us in”?
(A) She wants to get a full refund.
48. What will the museum have in May? (B) She needs to have a meal.
(A) Special exhibitions for children (C) She wants some information about the
(B) Discounted memberships meeting.
(C) Extended hours (D) She would like to learn about technological
(D) Special events theories.

49. What does the woman suggest the man do? 55. What will Mr. Preston probably do during
(A) Buy tickets early lunch?
(B) Stand in line (A) He will give a presentation.
(C) Arrive before 5 P.M. (B) He will review some technological data.
(D) Donate money to the museum (C) He will tell the woman some details.
(D) He will repair some broken machines.
56. What type of business do the women most 62. What kind of business do the speakers most
likely work for? likely work for?

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(A) A car rental agency (A) A pharmaceutical company
(B) A construction company (B) An electronics store
(C) An information technology company (C) A catering company
(D) An investment firm (D) A computer software company

57. What does the man say about the new 63. Why does the woman say, “This isn’t the first
project? time this has happened”?
(A) The city is having financial difficulties. (A) She knows how to solve a problem.
(B) The total construction cost tripled in a (B) She is frustrated with the manager’s
year. inventory management.
(C) Some of the buildings have serious (C) She is upset with the poor customer
structural problems. service.
(D) A decision was made by just one partner. (D) She wants the man to be careful when
handling some equipment.
58. Why did Kamon Construction change its
original plans? 64. What will the woman probably do next?
(A) It wanted to raise property values. (A) Purchase some new equipment
(B) There was an economic slowdown. (B) Go to a store
(C) Property sales were lower than expected. (C) Speak with the shop manager
(D) Construction was delayed due to (D) Have a meal with the man
inclement weather.

59. What are the speakers discussing?

(A) The budget for constructing an office
(B) A proposal for opening a store
(C) The agenda for a meeting
(D) The cost of electrical wiring

60. What is the woman’s problem?

(A) A delivery is late.
(B) The projected date is wrong.
(C) An estimate is incomplete.
(D) She will be absent for the meeting.

61. What will the man most likely do next?

(A) Contact some companies
(B) Reschedule an appointment
(C) Order replacement parts
(D) Call an office furniture store

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 Market Share Indoor Dining Hall List
Venues Capacity Cost

Haru Corp Ocean Convention Hall 90 people $5,000

One International
Galaxy Dining Hall 130 people $6,200
Andrew Foods
BK Foods 74 Andromeda Dining
170 people $7,600
Garden

Homestead Party
200 people $12,500
Garden

65. What are the speakers talking about? 68. What kind of event is going to be held next
(A) A budget proposal month?
(B) A market trend (A) An accounting seminar
(C) A new advertising campaign (B) A local job fair
(D) A business acquisition (C) A commemoration ceremony
(D) A corporate event
66. Look at the graphic. Where do the speakers
probably work? 69. What is implied about Homestead Party
(A) One International Garden?
(B) BK Foods 74 (A) It is very popular with many companies.
(C) Haru Corporation (B) It has enough space for 150 guests.
(D) Andrew Foods (C) It has an elegant and quiet environment.
(D) It is decorated with wildflowers.
67. Why does the man say he is not convinced?
(A) He is not familiar with marketing theories. 70. Look at the graphic. Which venue will the
(B) His company is in financial trouble. woman most likely recommend to the man?
(C) Some information is not correct. (A) Ocean Convention Hall
(D) A company’s profits have declined. (B) Galaxy Dining Hall
(C) Andromeda Dining Garden
(D) Homestead Party Garden
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TEST 1
Directions: You will hear some short talks given by a single speaker. You will be asked to answer three
questions about what the speaker says in each short 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. What is being advertised? 77. Where most likely is this announcement being
(A) Softwares made?
(B) Electronics (A) At a radio station
(C) Home theater systems (B) At an art gallery opening
(D) Office equipment (C) In a concert hall
(D) In a television studio
72. What service is being offered to the
customers? 78. What has caused the delay?
(A) Free repairs (A) Technical difficulties
(B) Same day delivery (B) Facility closure
(C) An additional discount (C) Unfavorable weather
(D) Free extended warranties (D) Road repairs

73. When does the sale begin? 79. What are the listeners asked to do?
(A) On Friday (A) Enjoy the opera
(B) On Saturday (B) Proceed to their assigned spots
(C) On Sunday (C) Go to the control room
(D) On Monday (D) Turn off all the lights

74. Where does the speaker work? 80. What is the main purpose of the speech?
(A) At a dental office (A) To say farewell to employees
(B) At an Internet service provider (B) To introduce some new technology
(C) At a cleaning company (C) To present an award
(D) At an office supply store (D) To announce the opening of a new branch

75. Why does the speaker ask Mr. Ryder to log 81. According to the speaker, what did Ms. Ha
onto a Web site? recently do?
(A) To give driving directions (A) Developed a new product
(B) To offer some useful information (B) Designed a new energy policy
(C) To introduce various services (C) Donated to local charity groups
(D) To make an appointment (D) Created stylish car designs

76. What does the speaker imply when she says, 82. Why does the speaker say, “Isn’t she
“You can’t miss it”? amazing”?
(A) The listener won’t have difficulty finding (A) She is dressed up.
something. (B) She made a great accomplishment.
(B) She is criticizing the listener for his mistake. (C) She came up with creative designs.
(C) The offer from a dentist is very attractive. (D) She made an impressive speech.
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83. What is the purpose of the call? 89. Who is intended audience for the speech?
(A) To provide information about an order (A) Accountants
(B) To advertise a year-end sale (B) Chefs
(C) To ask about a sweat shirt and sweat (C) Travel agents
pants set (D) Government officials
(D) To request payment for a purchase
90. What accomplishment of Ms. Martin’s is
84. What item does Mr. Ashford want to mentioned?
purchase? (A) She developed delicious pastries.
(A) A black T-shirt (B) She helped to increase in sales.
(B) A sweat suit (C) She arrested some economic criminals.
(C) Exercise equipment (D) She saved the government funds.
(D) Sports shoes
91. What is Ms. Martin planning to do?
85. What is mentioned about store items? (A) Start her own accounting firm
(A) They were already sent out. (B) Design profitable tour packages
(B) They will be on sale. (C) Learn to speak Danish
(C) They have larger sizes. (D) Become a baker
(D) They are very sturdy.

86. Who most likely is the speaker?

(A) A government official
(B) A safety inspector
(C) A chemical engineer
(D) A plant manager

87. What is this talk about?

(A) Preventing illegal pollution
(B) Ordering new factory equipment
(C) Preparing for an inspection
(D) Producing environmentally friendly
products

88. What does the speaker want to receive?

(A) An increase in annual sales
(B) An improvement of productivity
(C) A high rating for business
(D) A good review for his performance
 Lucky Seven Supermarket TRAINING SESSIONS DATE
30% Discount This Weekend

TEST 1
Communication Skills July 17
Sale Items Store Location
Time Management August 15
Dairy Products Oakland
How to Write A Report September 9
Baked Goods Fremont
E-mail Policies October 26
Beverages & Fruits Hayward

Fresh Produce Cupertino 95. What does the speaker say she is pleased
about?
(A) The quality of some new products
92. How long has Lucky Seven Supermarket (B) The improvement in customer satisfaction
been in business? (C) The variety of service options
(A) One year (D) The willingness of the attendees
(B) Ten years
(C) Twelve years 96. Look at the graphic. Which training session
(D) Twenty years has been canceled?
(A) Communication Skills
93. Look at the graphic. At which store location is (B) Time Management
the announcement being made? (C) How to Write A Report
(A) Oakland (D) E-mail Policies
(B) Fremont
(C) Hayward 97. According to the speaker, what will happen
(D) Cupertino after the morning session?
(A) Lunch will be served.
94. According to the speaker, why should the (B) A coffee break will be held.
listeners visit a Web site? (C) A monetary reward will be given.
(A) To write customer reviews (D) A staff meeting will be held.
(B) To get more information about a
membership program
(C) To apply for job openings
(D) To download some discount coupons

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 98. Who most likely is the speaker?
(A) A weather forecaster
(B) A caterer
(C) An event organizer
(D) A radio show host

99. Look at the graphic. What day was the

corporate event originally scheduled to be
held?
(A) Monday
(B) Tuesday
(C) Wednesday
(D) Thursday

100. What is the listener asked to do?

(A) Contact a service provider
(B) Prepare for a company outing
(C) Order some refreshments
(D) Search for reliable vendors

This is the end of the Listening test. Turn to Part 5 in your test book.
 READING TEST

TEST 1
In the Reading test, you will read a variety of texts and answer several different types of reading
comprehension questions. The entire Reading test will last 75 minutes. There are three parts, and
directions are given for each part. You are encouraged to answer as many questions as possible within
the time allowed.
You must mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Do not write your answers in your test
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. DTS’s ------- of the election attracted more 105. Any designers who know how to use
viewers than the rival network because the up-to-date graphics software ------- for the
channel made it entertaining. upcoming project.
(A) covering (A) are recruiting
(B) covered (B) have recruited
(C) coverage (C) will be recruited
(D) cover (D) will recruit

102. Over ------- 20-year career, Mr. James Miller, 106. The café Bong runs a membership program,
known for moderate yet masculine designs, and members are ------- to a 15% discount.
has created one of the premier fashion (A) close
designer brands. (B) subject
(A) he (C) apt
(B) his (D) entitled
(C) him
(D) himself 107. Carbon emissions have been ------- by 25%
since factories started using the new filter
103. Even though there will be a lot of ------- from Greenco.
customers, it is best not to aggravate them. (A) reduced
(A) arguable (B) reducing
(B) argumentative (C) reduce
(C) argument (D) reduces
(D) argued
108. ------- adolescent and adult patients,
104. Ms. Cusack was ------- that Mr. Rondo research could explain the states of their
would be available in five hours, but she had psychological health.
to wait an extra hour to meet him. (A) By comparing
(A) confessed (B) To compare
(B) recommended (C) For comparison
(C) suggested (D) Of comparing
(D) told

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109. The company has recovered ------- a huge 115. To create a graph on this document, -------
setback, but it still has a lot of things to do to click on the icon that looks like a graph.
improve its sales. (A) simple
(A) for (B) simpler
(B) except (C) simply
(C) from (D) simplicity
(D) despite
116. Since the two companies merged, sales
110. Even though the public ------- to see the new have been increasing ------- a rapid rate.
merchandise from the Xeno Corporation (A) by
before Christmas, it will not be available until (B) at
March. (C) for
(A) expects (D) to
(B) have been expecting
(C) expecting 117. Peony Flowers & Co. is proud to -------
(D) to expect customers the most diverse selection of
flowers in the country.
111. Ever since the day when the server went (A) mention
down, the design team has always made a (B) combine
------- of its work. (C) offer
(A) sign (D) retrieve
(B) brand
(C) room 118. To know what their clients ------- want,
(D) copy employees are asked to talk with many
clients until they get the answers.
112. The government is willing to ------- with the (A) exact
neighboring country about the price of wood. (B) exactly
(A) negotiate (C) exactness
(B) negotiation (D) exacting
(C) negotiating
(D) negotiated 119. The EWS research team has found -------
evidence that they may have discovered a
113. Since the restaurant didn’t update its new cure for baldness.
-------, its mail is delivered to its old location. (A) substantial
(A) situation (B) substantially
(B) province (C) substantiate
(C) vicinity (D) substantiating
(D) address
120. The company contact book features
114. The catering company will be sending ------- everyone’s name ------- to make finding each
samples of the cuisine, so please make sure person’s number easy.
to come back before 3. (A) symmetrically
(A) some (B) alphabetically
(B) every (C) backwardly
(C) little (D) numerically
(D) few
121. This coming Tuesday, Toscanya Cleaning 126. When ------- your payment, please include
Services ------- the community for 10 years. your account number with it.

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(A) will be serving (A) mail
(B) had served (B) mailed
(C) has served (C) mails
(D) will have served (D) mailing

122. Customer service representatives are ------- 127. For ------- on our e-mail list, we are giving
for recording complaints from customers out complimentary hand sanitizer and hand
and their personal contact information in the lotion.
database. (A) anyone
(A) responsibility (B) none
(B) responsibilities (C) whom
(C) responsible (D) few
(D) responsibly
128. ------- you want to know more about
123. ------- a lack of skill, the applicant showed modern art, Susan Harry will tell you all you
passion like no others, which moved the want to know.
judges. (A) For
(A) Even though (B) Even as
(B) In spite of (C) Though
(C) However (D) If
(D) So long as
129. Since this year’s fall is exceptionally cold, the
124. The concert was great, but we had to hurry sweaters made ------- the upcoming winter
to the train station because it ------- longer are available now.
than we had expected. (A) for
(A) lasted (B) out
(B) done (C) of
(C) extended (D) in
(D) made
130. Any unauthorized or suspicious activities
125. Application processing fees are not should be reported ------- to the appropriate
refundable, so make sure you are ------- to department.
become a member before you apply. (A) presumably
(A) elective (B) lastingly
(B) eligible (C) promptly
(C) effective (D) spontaneously
(D) eternal

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 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.

Questions 131-134 refer to the following e-mail.

Dear Mr. Plumb,

Thank you for thinking of us for your high-quality fabric needs. I have seen your designs in some

local hotels and am very ------- with your work. However, our parent company has an in-house
131.
custom upholstery service in Atlanta. The company has a policy of not providing materials or

services to competing businesses in order to support all of its stores. I ------- that I will not be
132.
able to provide you with the fabric you need. -------. He most likely won’t have what you
133.
requested in stock, but he is able to order materials quickly. I think you will be very pleased

------- his services.

134.

Thank you.

Saul Bettel

131. (A) impressed 133. (A) Our fabric is especially famous for
(B) impressive commercial uses.
(C) impressing (B) All of our fabrics match designer clothing
(D) impression well.
(C) My colleague Roy Barton has a fabric
132. (A) choose supply store on the coast.
(B) regret (D) Mr. Alderwood will be absent from our
meeting tomorrow.
(C) apologize
(D) exempt
134. (A) with
(B) at
(C) to
(D) of
 Questions 135-138 refer to the following advertisement.

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------- by a chef, a housewife, and a lifestyle coach, simplydelicious.com contains everything

135.
you need to add variety and nutrition to your daily diet. Full of ideas, recipes, tips, and how-to

videos, this revolutionary site promises to turn your kitchen ------- a place for creativity and
136.
exploration. -------. From the comfort of your home, you can learn how best to shop at your
137.
neighborhood store, find ways to reorganize your kitchen to maximize space and to encourage

healthy decisions, explore international cuisines, refine your skills, and ------- try new cooking
138.
techniques! Can’t wait to change your life? Simplydelicious.com is ready for you!

135. (A) Creating 137. (A) Moisture can cause damage to a kitchen.
(B) Created (B) Your health will naturally be improved.
(C) Creation (C) Dietary recommendations should be
(D) Creates flexible.
(D) This information will not be available next
136. (A) into time.
(B) with
(C) over 138. (A) very
(D) beneath (B) however
(C) even
(D) too

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