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 (C), “They're sitting at a table,” is the best description of the picture, so you should select answer (C) and mark it on your answer sheet. Anhle ENGLISH(G0 ON TO THE NEXT PAGE eros TesT2 35 @ dSal36(GOON TO THE NEXT PAGE aia Test2 37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 oF statement and mark the letter (A), (B), or (C) on your answer sheet. 7. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 20. Mark your answer on your answer sheet 8. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 24. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 9 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. Anhle ENGLISH 38PART 3 Directions: You will hear some conversations between two or more 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 a not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time: a - ~ i 32, Where is the conversation most likely taking 38. Which department does the woman work in? place? (A) Logistics (A) Ata supermarket (B) Marketing (B) Ata hotel (C) Quality Assurance (C) At an auto shop (D) Human Resources (D) Ata travel agency 39. What will happen in six months? 33. What problem does the woman mention? (A) Acompany wil merge with another (A) Abill is not correct (8) An employee will retire. (B) Arepair is not finished. (C) A campaign will be launched (C) Areservation was not available. (D) Abranch will open abroad, (D) Astaff member was not polite. 40. Why does the man decline the woman's 34, Where will the woman go next? offer? (A) To a client's office (A) There is not enough money for a project. {B) To the airport {B) There are no free days on the calendar. {C) Toa shopping center {C) Current employees have been fully (D) To a museum trained (0) Aconsultant has been hired to advise the department. 35. What did the woman order from the man's ee eeeeeeeeeeee a company? (A) Machine parts 41. What problem does the man mention? (B) Cleaning supplies (A) A budget has been cut. (C) Some tickets (8) AWeb site was difficult to use. (D) Some computers (C) Product sales have been low. (D) Apolicy change was rejected. 36. Why is the woman pleased? (A) Some service fees have decreased. 42, What does the man suggest doing? (B) Some product tests were successful (A) Presenting at a trade show (C) Amusical performance has been (B) Reassigning some projects scheduled (C) Reducing a price (D) Abusiness competitor has left the {D) Trying a different advertising strategy industry. 43. What does the woman say she will do? 37. What does the woman ask about? (A) Calla supplier (A) The date of a delivery {B) Take notes at a meeting (B) The size of a venue (C) Research a topic {C) Business hours (D) Check a bus map {D) Discounts on an order — — (G0 ONTO THE NEXT PAGE acerca TEsT2 3944. What are the men training to become? (A) Truck drivers (8) Airplane mechanics (C) Electricians (D) Plumbers 45. What will the men learn to do today? (A) Repair equipment (B) Read blueprints (C) Use software to create invoices (D) Prepare for an inspection 46. What does the woman say she will provide? (A) Achecklist 'B) A password (C) Ameal voucher D) A tool kit 47. Why are the speakers unable to use a conference room? (A) Itis not large enough (8) Itis being remodeled (C) It does not have a projector. (0) It has already been reserved, 48. What does the man say is a problem with the cafeteria? (A) The seats are uncomfortable. (B) The menu is limited. (C) The sound quality is poor. {D) The checkout lines are long 49, Why does the woman want to contact a colleague? (A) To ask for a suggestion (8) To decline an invitation (C) To discuss a budget (D) To revise a presentation 50. 51. 52. 53. 54, 55. Where does the conversation take place? (A) Atan appliance store (B) Ata technical support company (C) Ata warehouse (D) Ata supermarket ‘According to the man, what is the problem? (A) Some items are missing from a shipment. (8) Some workers are on vacation (C) Aproject deadline has passed (D) Abusiness address was incorrect. What does the woman want to do? (A) Develop an employee handbook (B) Ask some volunteers to work overtime (C) Request a deadline extension (D) Review some recent reports ‘What does the man mean when he says, “I have a big job this weekend"? (A) He is unhappy about a schedule, (B) He cannot give the woman a ride, (C) He will receive a large payment. (0) He needs some assistance. What will the man do at wedding? (A) Cater the food (B) Provide the music (C) Style hair (D) Decorate a room What will the man most likely do next? (A) Pick up some samples (B) Confirm a meeting time (C) Meet with a client (D) Look at some photographs Anhle ENGLISH56, Where does the conversation most likely take place? (A) Ata concert (8) Atan airport (C) Ata movie theater (0) Ata train station 57. Whatis the problem with the machine? (A) tis out of paper. (8) Itis for members only. (C) Itdoes not accept cash (D) Itneeds a new cable. 58, What does Nadia ask the man for? (A) Photo identification (B) Aluggage tag (C) Acredit card (D) Areceipt 59. Where do the speakers most likely work? (A) Ata farmer's market (B) Ata catering company (C) Ata home goods store {D) Ata food manufacturer 60. Why does the woman say, “Theresa isn't here"? (A) To reject a suggestion (8) To make an excuse (C) To express concem (0) To give permission 61. According to the man, why was a recipe changed? (A) Some ingredients were too expensive, (B) Some equipment was unavailable (C) Anew regulation was passed. (D) Aclient requested it. 62. 63. Product Feature| Battery Life Memory Storage User Manual Design ‘Satisfaction Rating 69%. 75%. (88% 95% What product are the speakers discussing? (A) Alaptop computer cae b= ae (8) Adigital camera (C) Amobile phone (D) Avideo game system Look at the graphic. What percentage is the man especially happy about? (A) 69% (B) 75% (C) 88% {D) 95% What does the man suggest? (A) Asking professionals for their opinions {B) Switching to a new battery vendor (C) Changing the product's launch date (D) Redesigning a carrying case (G0 ONTO THE NEXT PAGE a TEsT2 41Cost of Production Item ‘Quantity | Total Price (dollars per unit) Suit jackets |6 e150 $4.00 Dresses |8 e240 Scarves [12 [E36 $3.00 | — H Hats 18 re40 $2.00 + Order Total = €466 $1.00 68. Where do the speakers most likely work? 0 Soap Shampoo Hand — Facial 2 P°° Cream Cleanser 65. Who will the speakers meet with next week? (A) Job applicants (8) Board members (C) Local poiiticians (0) Business competitors 66. Look at the graphic. Which cost are the speakers concerned about? (A) $4.00 (8) $3.00 (C) $2.00 (D) $1.00 67. What does the man suggest doing? (A) Hiring a consultant (8) Changing suppliers (C) Requesting a new report (D) Visiting a factory (A) Ata travel agency (B) Ata theater (C) Ata clothing store {D) Ata tailor shop 69. Look at the graphic. changed? quantity will be 70. What does the woman say she will do next? (A) Hang some lights, (8) Paint a ceiling (C) Clean a machine (D) Measure some fabric Anhle ENGLISHPART 4 Directions: You will hear some talks given by a single speaker. You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speaker says in each talk. Select the best response to each question and ‘mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. The talks will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. (are ob E 71. What is the speaker mainly discussing? 77. Where is the announcement being made? (A) Company goals (A) Ata public park (B) A software program {B) Ata fitness center (C) A vacation policy (C) Ata pool-cleaning company (D) Salary increases (0) Ata hotel 72. What improvement does the speaker 78. What does the speaker emphasize about the mention? new pool? (A) Employees can work from any location, (A) The size (B) More staff will be assigned to a project. (B) The shape (C) Department budgets have increased. (C) The water temperature {D) Time on projects will be reported (0) The technological features accurately. 79. What are the listeners advised to check on a 73. What will Michaela do next? Web site? (A) Give a demonstration (A) Hours of operation (B) Present survey results (8) Health regulations (C) Explain a project timeline (C) Equipment fees (0) Answer employee questions (D) Facility maps 74, What type of event are the listeners 80. What product does the speaker mention? participating in? (A) A digital watch (A) A community fund-raiser (8) An electric bicycle (8) Acompany retreat (C) Aportable speaker (C) Atrade show (0) Avideo game (0) Asports competition 81. What does the speaker offer to do? 75, What are the listeners asked to do? (A) Make travel arrangements (A) Be on time for activities (8) Drop off some paperwork (8) Volunteer to help (C) Order a product (C) Tum off electronic devices (0) Open an account (0) Wear appropriate clothing 82. Why does the speaker say, “I'm free 76, What will the listeners most likely do next? tomorrow afternoon"? (A) Goon a tour (8) Watch a film (C) Attend a presentation (D) Have a meal (A) To accept an invitation (B) To indicate a project is finished (C) To suggest a time to meet (0) To postpone a task 60 ON TO THE NEXT PAGE TesT2 4383. Where do the listeners most likely work? (A) At an architecture firm (8) Ata law firm (C) Atan accounting firm (0) Ata bank 84, Why does the speaker congratulate Lisa Sullivan? (A) She won an award. (8) She was promoted. (C) She had an article published. (0) She recruited a client. 85. According to the speaker, what has changed about the picnic? (A) Live music will be provided B) Vegetarian options will be available. (C) Friends and family can be invited. D) Employees can join a planning committee, 86. What type of company is being advertised? (A) An electronics store (B) Aconstruction firm {C) Aciothing manufacturer {D) Amovie theater 87. According to the speaker, what has the company recently done? (A) Ithas opened another factory. (8) It has merged with another company. (C) It has changed its logo. (0) It has won many awards. 88. Why does the speaker say, “Interviews are being conducted now"? (A) To show surprise (8) To remind listeners about a radio program (C) To correct a scheduling mistake (0) To express urgency 89, 90. 1. 92. 93. 94, ‘Who is Bernard Moreau? (A) Anews reporter (B) Acorporate executive (C) Afilm director (0) An actor What is being added to a service? (A) An online store (B) Automatic billing (C) Arating system (D) A communication feature According to the speaker, when will the service be updated? (A) Tomorrow (8) Next week (C) Next month (D) Next year According to the speaker, what has management announced? (A) A budget reduction {B) Asales goal (C) Abusiness relocation (D) Ahiring initiative Why does the speaker say, ‘we have had the computers on the first floor for a very long time"? (A) To make a recommendation (8) To compliment a decision (C) To criticize another department (D) To apologize for an error What reason does the speaker give for a delay? (A) He needs to get permission from a supervisor. (B) He has to travel for business. (C) Some equipment is not available. (D) There was a mistake in some directions, Anhle ENGLISHRoma Italian Palace Adobe Mexican Restaurant ok 3k ee tok City Vegetarian Café * Susanna’s Southern Foods 95. In what type of business does the speaker most likely work? (A) Amagazine publisher (B) A paper supply company (C) Acieaning service (0) An accounting firm 96. Look at the graphic. Where will the group have dinner? (A) At Roma Italian Palace (B) At Adobe Mexican Restaurant (C) At Susanna’s Southern Foods (0) At City Vegetarian Café 97. What does the speaker suggest doing tomorrow? (A) Interviewing a prospective employee (B) Changing a menu (C) Revising an itinerary (0) Practicing a presentation 98. 100. Coven Lake 53% @ dsal bor State Por, 0% Taylor A Museum 14% What is the speaker's profession? (A) Business consultant (B) Event planner (C) Travel agent (0) Hotel manager Look at the graphic. Which location is not included in a tour? (A) Carsen Lake (B) Arbor State Park (C) Taylor Art Museum (0) Milton Zoo ‘What does the speaker ask the listeners to do? (A) Revise an advertisement (8) Talk with a colleague (C) Move to another room (0) Sign a contract This is the end of the Listening test. Test2 45