LISTENING TEST

In this section, you must demonstrate your ability to understand spoken English. This section is divided
into four parts and will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. Do not mark the answers in your test
book. Use the answer sheet that is provided separately.

PART 1
Directions: For each question, you will listen to four short statements about a picture in your test book.
These statements will not be printed and will only be spoken one time. Select the statement that best
describes what is happening in the picture and mark the corresponding letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on the
answer sheet.

Sample Answer

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.
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 PART 2
Directions: For each question, you will listen to a statement or question followed by three possible
responses spoken in English. They will not be printed and will only be spoken one time. Select the
best response and mark the corresponding 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.

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PART 3
Directions: In this part, you will listen to several conversations between two or more speakers.
These conversations will not be printed and will only be spoken one time. For each conversation,
you will be asked to answer three questions. Select the best response and mark the corresponding
letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

32. What is the man considering? 38. What type of event is being held?
A. Talking to his supervisor A.A press release
B. Signing up for a course B. A training session
C. Hiring a new employee
C. A job interview
D. Finding a new job
D.Aclient dinner

33. In what field did the man train?

A. Journalism 39. Why is Jack Krugman concerned?
B. Sales A. He forgot his photo identification.
C. Computers B. He has a scheduling conflict.
D. Teaching C. He did not register in advance.
D. He did not request a laptop.
34. What does the woman suggest the
man do? 40. What does the woman say is at the back
A. Request a promotion of the room?
B. Check the newspaper A.A variety of refreshments
C. Learn a new skill
B. Some audio visual equipment
D. Stay at his current job
C. Some training manuals
D.A program for the event

35. Who most likely is the man speaking 41. What is the conversation mainly about?
to? A. A television service
A. A receptionist B. A newspaper subscription
B. A photographer C. A radio program
C. A newspaper reporter D. A theater production
D.A personnel manager
42. What does the woman ask for?
36. According to the woman, why is Ms. A. A bank balance
Kentel unavailable right now? B. The Web-site address of a business
A. She is in a meeting. C. The spelling of aname
B. She is out of the office. D.A serial numbersite
C. She is on the telephone.
D. She is working on a report. 43. According to the woman, when will the
change take effect?
37. Why is the man calling? A. Today
A. To order a subscription B. Tomorrow
B. To apply for a job C. Next week
C. To conduct a survey D. Next month
D. To request an appointment

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44. What are the speakers discussing? 50. Who most likely is the man
A. Making some repairs A. A maintenance worker
B. Cleaning a hotel room B. A truck driver
C. Making a reservation C. Areal estate agent
D. Buying a new air conditioner D. A customer service representative

45. What is the problem? 51. What does the man mean when he says,
A. A window is broken. “That is a problem”?
B. A shower is leaking. A. He needs to consult a specialist.
C. A swimming pool is closed. B. He thinks another problem is more
D. A pipe is frozen. urgent.
C. He agrees that the problem needs
46. What is the woman concerned about? attention.
A. The cost of some work D. He has seen a problem like this before.
B. The temperature of the water
C. The number of visitors 52. What does the woman say about the
D. The schedule for a project recent weather?
A. It has been hot and humid.
B. There has been heavy rain.
47. Why does the woman talk to the C. It has been very windy.
man? D. There have been snowfalls.
A. To offer him a ride
B. To invite him to an event
C. To discuss a work assignment
53. Why is the man calling?
D. To ask for his assistance
A. To make plane reservations
B. To reschedule mail delivery
48. What does the woman say is C. To get directions to a shop
important? D. To order some envelopes
A. Reviewing a schedule
B. Arriving by a certain time 54. According to the woman, how far in
C. Parking nearby advance should the man make his request?
D. Checking a ticket A. One day
B. Two days
49. What does the man agree to do? C. One week
D. Two weeks
A. Join a group
B. Help with some work
55. What is the man required to do?
C. Calculate a cost
A. Pay a fee
D. Reserve some seats B. Confirm an address
C. Give an account number
D. Submit an online form
56. What is the problem?
A. A deadline has been moved up.
B. Some funding has been reduced.
C. Some materials have not been
delivered.
D. An architect is not available.

57. Which part of the renovations will

likely be postponed?
A. A library addition 62. What problem does the woman
B. Some roof repairs mention?
C. An electrical system upgrade (A) An item she purchased is defective.
D. Some window replacements (B) She cannot locate a product.
(C) A sale price seems incorrect.
58. What does the man mean when he (D) An expiration date has passed.
says, “That's not a bad idea”?
63. What does the man say recently
A. He would like to hear more
happened?
suggestions.
(A) Merchandise was rearranged.
B. He prefers the original plan.
(B) Flyers were distributed.
C. He agrees with the proposed (C) An order was delayed.
solution. (D) A service was discontinued.
D. He has a better idea.
64. Look at the graphic. What discount will
the woman most likely receive?
(A) $2
59. How do the speakers know each (B) $5
other? (C) $7
A. They live in the same area. (D) $10
B. They met at a professional
conference.
C. They used to work together.
D. They went to the same university.

60. What does the woman say she likes

about her job?
A. Using her creativity
B. Specializing in one area
C. Earning bonus pay
D. Having the chance to travel

61. What does the woman agree to do?

A. Apply for a promotion
B. Describe a career change
C. Print out some business cards
D. Look at a property for sale

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65. What project is the woman working
on?
A. Training new employees
B. Recruiting new staff
C. Researching a competitor
D. Finding potential clients

66. What did the woman do on

Tuesday?
A. Reviewed applications
B. Interviewed job candidates
C. Met with company managers
D. Attended promotional events

68. What most likely is the man’s job?

67. What does the man say has recently
A. Landscaper
happened at the company?
B. Chef
A. The computer equipment has been
upgraded. C. Cashier
B. The departments have been D. Architect
restructured.
C. The regional headquarters has 69. Look at the graphic. What type of
moved. booth does the man reserve?
D. The workload has increased. A. Elite
B. Gold
C. Bronze
D. Silver

70. What requirement does the woman

mention?
A. Some information must be prepared.
B. Some products must be inspected.
C.A deposit must be made.
D.A blueprint must be approved.
PART 4
Directions: In this part, you will listen to several short talks by a single speaker. These talks will
not be printed and will only be spoken one time. For each talk, you will be asked to answer three
questions. Select the best response and mark the corresponding letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your
answer sheet.

71. Who is Moon-Hee Lee? 77. What does the speaker want to focus on this year?
A. A regional manager A. Increasing staff numbers
B. A new employee B. Targeting smaller businesses
C. A health inspector
C. Reducing operating costs
D.A prospective client
D. Attracting new clients
72. Why does the speaker ask listeners
to stay late? 78. What does the speaker request help with?
A. To process a large order A. Greeting clients
B. To wait for a shipment to arrive B. Collecting payments
C. To attend a workshop C. Gathering data
D. To prepare the store for a visit D. Locating résumés

73. What does the speaker offer the

79. What will the listeners receive by e-mail?
listeners?
A. A work schedule
A. A company dinner
B. A cash bonus B. A confirmation number
C. Some time off C. A sample report
D. Some merchandise D. An employee roster

74. Where is this message most likely

heard? 80. What is the purpose of the speech?
A. On the radio A. To motivate team members
B. Over the telephone B. To announce a retirement
C. On television C. To inaugurate a company
D. Over a loudspeaker D. To accept an award

75. According to the speaker, what 81. What most likely is the speaker's job?
information is available on the airline's
A. Technology specialist
Web site?
B. Bank teller
A. Seat assignments
C. Financial analyst
B. Arrival times
D. Marketing manager
C. Airport locations
D. Flight reservations
82. Why does the speaker say, "I couldn't
have done it without my team”?
76. What does the special promotion
A. She does not have the skills for a task.
offer?
B. She wants to thank her colleagues.
A. An upgrade to first class
C. She is requesting additional staff.
B. A free shuttle service
D. She has not worked on a team before.
C. A discount on a future flight
D. A complimentary beverage

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83. Which department is making the 89. What problem does the speaker
request? mention?
A. The security department A. Some staff members must be reassigned.
B. The communications department B. A shipment of equipment will be delayed.
C. The human resources department C. A building will be without power.
D. The sales department D. Some computers must be replaced.

84. What are managers asked to do? 90. What does the speaker imply when he
A. Inspect their work areas says, "you might want to wait until later to
B. Attend a mandatory meeting come in’?
C. Call customers about delivery dates A. Employees should take the day off.
D. Record the hours they have worked B. A due date has been pushed back.
C. Staff should not come to the office in the
85. Where is this announcement most morning.
likely being made? D. A meeting is at an inconvenient time.
A. At a clothing store
B. At a hospital 91. What does the speaker say he will do?
C. At a building supply store A. Ask for volunteers
D. At a bank B. Send colleagues a message
C. Run a software check
D. Meet with team leaders

86. What is the purpose of this

announcement?
A. To introduce a new employee
B. To describe new electronics
equipment
C. To report company sales figures
D. To advertise a job opening

87. Who is Ms. Robinson?

A. An accountant
B. A marketing manager
C. An electrical engineer
D.A financial analyst
92. Why is the store having a sale?
A. To celebrate an anniversary
88. What will Ms. Robinson do at 12:00? B. To promote a grand opening
A. Give a marketing presentation C. To compete with a nearby store
B. Demonstrate a new product D. To introduce new products
C. Have a job interview
D. Meet her coworkers 93. Look at the graphic. What is the discount
on the featured product?
A. 20%
B. 25%
C. 30%
D. 40%

94. Where is a full list of discounts

available?
A. Near the bakery
B. In the local newspaper
C. At the entrance
D. By each cash register
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95. Where does the talk most likely take
place?
A. At a press conference 98. What are listeners training to be?
B. At a company meeting A. Computer technicians
C. At a job-training session B. Restaurant chefs
D. Ata technology conference C. Assembly line workers
D. Customer service representatives
96. What does the company want to do?
A. Hire a consultant 99. According to the speaker, what will the
B. Purchase new desktop computers listeners enjoy doing?
C. Become more environmentally friendly A. Working with managers
D. Have employees work at night B. Touring the company
C. Meeting with customers
97. Look at the graphic. Which option D. Using new equipment
does the speaker recommend?
A. Option 1 100. Look at the graphic. On what day will
B. Option 2 the listeners meet with the company
C. Option 3 president?
D. Option 4 A. Tuesday
B. Wednesday
C. Thursday
D. Friday