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.

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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.

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

A. Give him a ride to work
B. Write a letter of recommendation
C. Come in to work on her day off
D. Pick up a prescription

36. Why is the woman unavailable?

A. She is having her car repaired.
B. She is giving a presentation
C. She is out of town.
32. What does the woman say she will do later
D. She has a doctor’s appointment.
this week?
A. Attend a dinner
37. What does the woman suggest?
B. Go to a conference
C. Host a celebration A. Contacting a colleague
D. Visit her family B Postponing a meeting
C. Changing a workshop location
D. Finding a different vendor
33. Look at the graphic. What is the dress
made of?
A. Cotton
B. Wool 38. What does the man want to do?
C. Mixed synthetics A. Sign up for membership
D. Silk B. Use a computer
C. Make a telephone call
34. What does the man say he will do? D. Borrow some materials
A. Print a receipt
B. Expedite a service 39. Who most likely is the woman?
C. Send a confimation A. A librarian
D. Schedule an appointment B. A security guard
C. A software developer
D. A salesperson

40. What does the woman say she will give the
man?
A. An application form
B. An Internet address
C. A business card
D. A temporary password
41. What are the speakers discussing? 47. What are the speakers discussing?
A. A real estate loan A. A movie
B. A ride-sharing initiative B. A mountain hike
C. A company budget C. A letter of recommendation
D. A hiring plan D. A job opening

42. What does the man say about the office 48. What does the man say he will do on
space? Friday?
A. It has become too small. A. Call the human resource office
B. It is in a good location. B. Set up a meeting with Martha
C. The rent has gone up. C. Buy a book about Colorado
D. The lobby is outdated. D. Go to see a film

43. What would the speakers like employees 49. What does the woman say about the man?
to do? A. He is the best candidate for a job.
A. Help pay for parking B. He enjoys the outdoors.
B. Work a weekend shift C. He should go to Colorado.
C. Vote on a policy change D. He should take an extra day off.
D. Create training materials

44. What does the woman request? 50. What are the speakers trying to do?
A. An invoice (A) Organize a filing system
B. A map
(B) Review some resumes
C. A signature
(C) Schedule a training session
D. A replacement part
(D) Revise a budget
45. What does the man say he has to do?
A. Find his security pass 51. What does the man suggest?
B. Talk with a supervisor (A) Dividing some work
C. Unlock a door (B) Clarifying a procedure
D. Check inventory (C) Moving a deadline
(D) Placing an advertisement
46. What does the man ask the woman to do?
A. Return later
B. Lower a price 52. What does the man ask the woman to do?
C. Move a vehicle (A) Edit a journal article
D. Remove some boxes (B) Develop a Web design
(C) Send a resume
(D) Print some documents
 59. What are the speakers discussing?
53. What does the woman mean when she A. Drafting a contract
says, "Excuse me, do you work here"? B. Working extra hours
A. She would like the man to move. C. Using a new time reporting system
B. She wants to get the man's assistance. D. Revising a vacation policy
C. She is requesting permission to leave early.
D. She wants to check the man's identification 60. What does the man imply when he says,
"A lot of people have been asking about it"?
54. Who most likely is the man? A. Staff are confused about a procedure.
A. A store clerk B. People have heard that a workshop is
B. A magazine journalist interesting.
C. A museum director C. Staff are waiting for a new assignment.
D. A professional photographer D. A vacation calendar has not been posted
yet.
55. What does the man say about the camera?
A. It is complicated to operate. 61. What does the woman plan to do?
B. It comes with a carrying case. A. Lead some training
C. It takes high-quality pictures. B. Ask for assistance
D. Its battery has a short life span. C. Take some time off
D. Author a manual

56. What is the woman concerned about?

A. The rate of production
B. The availability of staff
C. The temperature of a room
D. The cost of shipping

57. What do the men suggest?

A. Adjusting some controls
B. Hiring a technician
C. Replacing some equipment
D. Using different packaging

58. What does the woman say she will do? 62. Why does the woman say she is at the
A. Check with a supplier restaurant?
B. Place an advertisement (A) To celebrate a contract
C. Conduct an inspection (B) To evaluate a business
D. Revise a production schedule (C) To prepare for a meeting
(D) To interview for a job

63. Look at the graphic. How much will the

woman pay for her menu item?
(A) $9.99
(B) $5.00
(C) $3.50
(D) $6.99

64. What does the man say is on the back of

the menu?
(A) A dessert list
(B) A password
(C) A Web site address
(D) Nutrition information
 68. Who most likely is David Greenfield?
A. An important client
B. A new employee
C. A retiring coworker
D. A former manager

69. Why is the man concerned?

A. The company may lose business.
B. The construction may be too noisy
C. An office may not be ready in time.
D. A project may be over budget.

70. What does the woman say she'll do

next?
A. Telephone David Greenfield
65. Who most likely are the speakers? B. Hire an extra assistant
C. Study the architect's plan
A. Carpet installers
D. Speak to the facilities manager
B. Interior designers
C. Cleaning staff
D. Office receptionists

66. Look at the graphic. Where is the man

currently working?
A. On the first floor
B. On the second floor
C. On the third floor
D. On the fourth floor
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67. What are the speakers probably going to
do next?
A. Move a table
B. Fix a machine
C. Look at some plans
D. Make a conference call
 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. What type of service does the speaker

provide? 77. Who most likely is the speaker?
A. Food preparation A. A news reporter
B. Cooking lessons B. A movie director
C. Grocery delivery C. A real estate agent
D. Nutritional counseling D. A town official

72. What information does the speaker need 78. What is Dougherty Films looking for?
from the listener? A. Movie title suggestions
A. The time of a lunch B. Additional funding
B. The location for a delivery C. A lead actor
C. The size of an order D. A filming location
D. The theme of a banquet
79. What does the speaker imply when she
73. When should the listener return the call? says, "But this is Santiago Diaz we're
A. Later today talking about"?
B. Tomorrow A. She has never heard of Santiago Diaz.
C. Next week B. She had previously mentioned the wrong
D. In one month name.
C. Santiago Diaz is very famous.
74. What is happening this weekend? D. Santiago Diaz will be interviewed next.
A. A marathon
B. An art festival
C. A music concert
D. A community picnic

75. Where are listeners instructed to go

first?
A. To a ticket booth
B. To a stadium
C. To a city hall
D. To a county park
.
76. What details can be found on the city's
Website?
A. Parking information
B. Rain dates
C. A map of the city
D. A list of musicians
 86. Who is the speaker?
A. A travel agent
B. An architect
C. A museum tour guide
D. A librarian

87. What does the speaker say about the

building?
A. It is located in the center of town.
B. It has an advanced security system.
C. It was originally a one-story building
80. What event does the woman mention? D. It has only one entrance.
A. A training session
B. A company lunch 88. Where are the oldest pieces kept?
C. A cooking contest A. In storage
D. A grand opening B. On the top floor
C. Near the rear entrance
81. What is the problem? D. On the ground floor
A. An item is missing.
B. A delivery was late. 89. What type of company is Abrantes
C. A discount was not applied. Incorporated?
D. A staff member is unavailable. A. Media and advertising
B. Educational software
82. Look at the graphic. How much money C. Medical technology
will the woman be refunded? D. Environmental consulting
A. $160
B. $140 90. What does the speaker imply when he
C. $135 says, "Now, we have over three hundred
D. $50 people on staff"?
A. A training program must be expanded.
83. Who most likely is the speaker?
B. A company has grown quickly.
A. A café customer C. A department should be reorganized.
B. A resort patron D. An office building is too crowded.
C. A restaurant owner
D. A hotel manager 91. What is being announced?
A. Employees will be able to invest in the
84. What is recommended about Aldo's company.
Bistro? B. Solar panels will be installed.
A. Avoiding the business entirely C. A product will no longer be sold.
B. Trying the breakfast food there D. A board member will retire next year.
C. Making a reservation to eat there
D. Sitting in its outdoor garden

85. What service will be temporarily

unavailable to guests?
A. The tennis courts
B. The gymnasium
C. The pool
D. The snack shop
92. Why is the store having a sale?
A. To celebrate an anniversary
B. To promote a grand opening
C. To compete with a nearby store
D. To introduce new products 98. What industry does the speaker work in?
A. Game development
93. Look at the graphic. What is the B. Film production
discount on the featured product? C. News reporting
A. 20% D. Interior design
B. 25%
C. 30% 99. Look at the graphic. What company
D. 40% does the speaker work for?
A. Sylkview Studios
94. Where is a full list of discounts B. DTQ and Co.
available? C. Entertainable
A. Near the bakery D. Cube 9
B. In the local newspaper
C. At the entrance 100. According to the speaker, what will the
D. By each cash register company do in the next quarter?
A. Restructure a department
B. Reduce production costs
95. Where does the speaker most likely C. Negotiate a contract
work? D. Try a different business model
A. On a farm
B. At a supermarket
C. In a restaurant
D. At a magazine

96. What do customers like about fresh

vegetables?
A. The taste
B. The size
C. The appearance
D. The price

97. What does the speaker recommend?

A. Eating more vegetables
B. Growing one's own vegetables
C. Requesting a discount from large
distributors
D. Buying more vegetables from local farms