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 the test book.

PART I

Directions: For each question, you will hear four statements about a photograph. Listen and
select the one statement: (A), (B), (C), or (D),that best describes the picture. Then mark your
answer on the Answer Sheet. You will hear the statements only ONCE

Example A B C D

The best description of the picture is statement (B), “A man’s giving a presentation to a small group of
people”. You should mark answer choice (B) on your answer sheet.

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 PART II
Directions: Listen to these questions or statements. After each question or statement, you will
hear three responses. Select the most appropriate response: (A), (B), or (C). Then mark your
answer on the Answer Sheet. You will hear each question or statement, and the responses, only
once.
Example

You will hear: Would you mind helping me finish this report?
You then hear: (A) That’s very kind of you
(B) I thought you would.
(C) No, not at all
The best response to the question "Would you mind helping me finish this report?" is answer
choice (C), "No, not at all." You should mark answer choice (C) on your Answer Sheet

Question 11-40: Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

11. 21. 31.

12. 22. 32.

13. 23. 33.

14. 24. 34.

15. 25. 35.

16. 26. 36.

17. 27. 37.

18. 28. 38.

19. 29. 39.

20. 30. 40.

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 PART III
Directions: You will hear some conversations between two 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.

41. Who most likely is the man?

(A) An aocountant
(B) A personal assistant
(C) A senior executive
(D) A technical supervisor

42. What does the woman ask the man to do?

(A) Print a document
(B) Check some figures
(C) Complete a report
(D) Give a presentation

43. What will the man probably do next?

(A) Search for information
(B) Contact the vice president
(C) Speak with Mei-ling
(D) Attend a meeting

44. Who most likely is the woman?

(A) A movie actor
(B) An advertising executive
(C) A television repairperson
(D) A media company executive

45. What can be inferred about television audiences in the 18-49 age group?
(A) They have been declining in recent years.
(B) They mostly watch TV on weekends.
(C) They prefer movies to drama.
(D) They do not like advertisements on television.

46. What does the woman suggest the man do?

(A) Interview her again in two months
(B) Watch more television
(C) Ask a different question
(D) Come back at the end of the year

47. What does Tom's brother do?

(A) He's a doctor.
(B) He's a pilot.
(C) He's a fireman.
(D) He's a dentist.

48. Why is the woman surprised?

(A) Her father is a fireman.
(B) She wants to be a doctor.
(C) Her brother used to be a doctor.

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 (D) Her brother is a fireman, too.

49. What does Tom think is possible?

(A) Tom knows the woman's brother.
(B) Tom's brother knows the woman's brother.
(C) Tom has a sister.
(D) The woman will become a doctor.

50. Why does the man think it will rain?

(A) He read the weather forecast.
(B) There a lot of black clouds.
(C) He can see many people with umbrellas.
(D) It has been raining all day.

51. What is the woman's problem?

(A) She doesn't want her new shoes to get wet.
(B) She missed the bus.
(C) She doesn't have an umbrella.
(D) She hates the rain.

52. What will the man do?

(A) Lend the woman an umbrella.
(B) Give the woman a ride home.
(C) Give the woman a ride to the station.
(D) Check the weather forecast.

53. Why doesn't the woman have any money?

(A) She has a lot of debts.
(B) Her wallet was stolen.
(C) She forgot her wallet.
(D)' She lost her wallet on the bus.
54. How much money will the man lend her?
(A) None. She should be more careful.
(B) As much as she wants.
(C) $50
(D) $500

55. When will the woman pay him back?

(A) Never
(B) On pay day
(C) Tomorrow
(D) In a week

56. Who most likely is the woman?

(A) A teleworker
(B) A telecommunications engineer
(C) A support technician
(D) An accountant

57. What is the problem?

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 (A) The woman's headset is faulty.
(B) A computer has stopped working.
(C) Some figures are incorrect.
(D) A product is no longer available.

58. What does the man ask the woman to do?

(A) Phone him immediately
(B) Change the computer settings
(C) Work in a different office
(D) Test a piece of equipment

59. Where does this conversation take place?

(A) At a restaurant
(B) At a hotel
(C) At an airport
(D) At a travel agency

60. What is implied about the man?

(A) He did not make the reservation himself.
(B) He has been in the area for ten days.
(C) He has not eaten breakfast.
(D) He usually wakes up early.

61. What will happen at 5:30 A.M. the next day?

(A) The man's flight will depart.
(B) The reservation system will be updated.
(C) The man will receive a phone call.
(D) The conference will begin.

62. In what industry does the woman work?

(A) Printing
(B) Publishing
(C) Electronics
(D) Shipping

63. What problem does the man mention?

(A) He has not received a product.
(B) He was sent a defective item.
(C) His subscription details are incorrect.
(D) His printer has malfunctioned.

64. What does the woman promise to do in the afternoon?

(A) Contact the production department
(B) Speak to the printers
(C) Send a package to the man
(D) Provide a name and address

65. Who most likely is the man?

(A) A cashier
(B) A plumber
(C) An accountant
(D) A business owner

66. What is the problem?

(A) They cannot pay their bills.
(B) The boiler has broken down.
(C) Sales have fallen unexpectedly.

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 (D) Staff salaries are too high.

67. What does the man plan to do?

(A) Call a plumber
(B) Borrow some money
(C) Hire more staff
(D) Appeal to investors

68. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

(A) An office relocation
(B) A security system
(C) A training program
(D) A product guarantee

69. Who is Jason Vickers?

(A) A factory worker
(B) A security guard
(C) A staff manager
(D) An installation engineer

70. What does the woman plan to do?

(A) Order a product
(B) Lead a workshop
(C) Check the controls
(D) Organize a tour

PART IV
Directions: You will hear some talks given by a single speaker. You will be asked to answer three
questions about what the speaker says in each talk. Select the best response to each question
and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. The talks will not be printed in your
test book and will be spoken only one time.

71. What is this report mainly about?

(A) Contaminated medical drugs
(B) A strike at a pharmaceutical company
(C) The outbreak of an infectious disease
(D) The publication of a health report do?

72. What has LixoPharm done about the problem?

(A) Published a report
(B) Written to patients
(C) Issued a product recall
(D) Called an emergency meeting

73. What should people who take the drug Mydoxovin do?
(A) Consult with their family doctor
(B) Change to another medication
(C) Contact LixoPharm as soon as possible
(D) Check the expiration date on the packets

74. What is the purpose of the telephone message?

(A) To make an invitation
(B) To respond to a phone call
(C) To give details of a meeting
(D) To discuss a coworker

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75. Why was Thomas unable to call earlier?
(A) He was visiting a relative.
(B) He was admitted to the hospital.
(C) He was away on business.
(D) He was playing squash.

76. What is scheduled to take place next Friday?

(A) A birthday celebration
(B) A clinical review
(C) A sports club meeting
(D) A retirement party

77. Who most likely is the speaker?

(A) A sports reporter
(B) A media spokesperson
(C) A news presenter
(D) A radio program host

78. According to the announcement, what event will take place later this evening?
(A) A theater production
(B) A history lecture
(C) A movie premiere
(D) A basketball game

79. Who will be speaking about his life story?

(A) Raymond Rusedski
(B) Sheridan Williams
(C) John Cardioli
(D) Ronald Jackson

80. Who is the audience for .this talk?

(A) Outdoor enthusiasts
(B) Social club members
(C) A group of elderly tourists
(D) Wildlife conservationists

81. What are listeners reminded to do today?

(A) Pay for an excursion
(B) Sign a card
(C) Visit the local hospital
(D) Register for a fitness class

82. What will take place in July?

(A) An annual convention
(B) A pleasure trip
(C) A seasonal event
(D) A health conference

83. Where is this announcement being made?

(A) At a hospital
(B) At an airport
(C) At a theater
(D) At a college

84. What is the announcement about?

(A) A fund raising event

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 (B) A blood drive
(C) A theatrical performance
(D) A health examination

85. What are listeners advised to do?

(A) Apply for travel insurance
(B) Schedule an appointment quickly
(C) Call Extension 752 for further details
(D) Avoid parking in the staff parking lot

86. What does Dave's English camp try to do?

(A) To make English easy
(B) To make English fun
(C) To make English boring
(D) To help you write English

87. What time are the classes?

(A) From 8-11
(B) From 9-12
(C) From 7-12
(D) From 8-12

88. What can you do after class?

(A) Practice writing English

(B) Practice speaking English

(C) Watch English movies
(D) Do an English test

89. What does the speaker's cousin do?

(A) He takes pictures.
(B) He sells cameras.
(C) He is a movie star.
(D) He doesn't have a job.

90. How much has the speaker's cousin spent on his camera?

(A) Over two thousand dollars

(B) Over four thousand dollars
(C) Over three thousand dollars
(D) Over four hundred dollars

91. Who does he sell the photographs to?

(A) Book publishers
(B) Magazines
(C) Newspapers
(D) The local news station

92. Where is this announcement being made?

(A) In an airplane
(B) At an airport

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 (C) At a sports stadium
(D) At a drugstore

93. What does the speaker ask listeners to do?

(A) Secure their valuables
(B) Comply with regulations
(C) Drink more liquids
(D) Wear light clothing

94. What are listeners asked to remove?

(A) Beach shoes
(B) Hats
(C) Watches
(D) Wedding rings

95. Who is this advertisement directed at?

(A) Industrial energy customers in the US
(B) Home and business energy users
(C) Energy suppliers across North America
(D) Natural gas and electricity consumers

96. What are listeners encouraged to do?

(A) Reduce their energy consumption
(B) Switch their energy provider
(C) Calculate their environmental impact
(D) Use innovative technologies

97. What are listeners promised?

(A) Flexible repayment options
(B) Capped service fees

(C) Personalized price plans

(D) Permanently low rates

98. Who is the speaker?

(A) A mountaineer
(B) A landscape gardener
(C) A tree surgeon
(D) A fashion designer

99. What is the main purpose of the talk?

(A) To offer safety advice
(B) To give time-saving hints
(C) To recommend a product
(D) To advise on personal grooming

100. According to the speaker, which item of clothing is optional?

(A) A helmet
(B) A jacket

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(C) Boots
(D) Gloves

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