HANDOUT – EPT (Toefl) Preparation II UPT.

Vokasi & Sertifikasi UMG 2022

PRACTICE 2

Section I

Listening Comprehension
50 questions 30 minutes

In this section of the test, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to understand the
conversations and talks in English. There are three parts to this section. Answer all the questions on
the basis of what is stated or implied by the speakers you hear. Do not take notes or write in your
test book at any time. Do not turn the pages until you are told to do so.

Part A

Directions: In part A, you will hear a short conversation between two people. After each conversation,
you will hear a question about the conversation. The conversation will not be repeated. After you
hear question read the four possible answers in your test book and choose the best answer. Then,
on your Answer Sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the
letter of the answer you have chosen.

1. (A) He leaving now. 6. (A) Not all the bills have been paid.
(B) He has to go out of his way. (B) Don't have enough credit to pay the
(C) He will not be leaving soon. bills.
(D) He will do it his own way. (C) What she said on the phone was not
credible.
2. (A) He locked the door. (D) He used a credit card to pay some of
(B) He tried unsuccessfully to get into the the bills.
house.
(C) He was able to open the door. 7. (A) She'll call back quickly.
(D) He left the house without lockingthe (B) She'll definitely be back by 4:00.
door. (C) She'll give it back by 4:00.
(D) She'll try to return fast.
3. (A) She doesn't like to listen to turkeys.
(B) She thinks the dinner sounds special. 8. (A) She hasn't seen Tim.
(C) She especially likes the roast turkey. (B) Tim was there only for a moment.
(D) She'd prefer a different dinner. (C) Tim was around a short time ago.
(D) Tim will return in a minute.
4. (A) He'll be busy with her homework
tonight. 9. (A) She doesn't like the place he chose.
(B) He can't help her tonight. (B) She doesn't want to get into the car.
(C) He's sorry he can 't ever help her. (C) She's glad the spot is reserved.
(D) He'll help her with her physics. (D) She can't park the car there.

5. (A) Her eyes hurt. 10. (A) There's plenty to eat.

(B) She thought the lecture was great. (B) The refrigerator's broken.
(C) Class was boring. (C) The food isn't in the refrigerator.
(D) She didn 't want to watch Professor (D) He's not sure if there's enough.

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11. (A) He'll probably give the man 19. (A) The meeting will have to be
anothergrade. rescheduled.
(B) He doesn't teach chemistry anymore. (B) She doesn't care whom the board
(C) He rarely changes his grades. picks as dean.
(D) He'll probably retire soon. (C) She's not sure where the meeting will
be.
12. (A) She mailed the grades to her (D) The board will not choose a dean this
students. month.
(B) She left the students' tests in her
office. 20. (A) He's upset about the card game.
(C) She can't get into her office. (B) He's getting ready for the game.
(D) She put a list of grades on the door. (C) He knocked over the card table.
(D) He sat down to have dinner.
13. (A) He should get something for his
friends to eat. 21. (A) They wish they hadn't paid attention
(B) There isn't time for him to go out now. to Harvey.
(C) The game won't be played today. (B) They asked for some information
(D) He should have invited his friends to about Harvey.
the game. (C) Harvey told them not to ignore him.
(D) Only Harvey could give them any
14. (A) His class has been canceled. assistance.
(B) He shouldn't drop the class.
(C) An earlier class would be better 22. (A) Most of the audience joined in the
forhim. performance.
(D) He doesn't need to study (B) Some people don't enjoy performing.
politicalscience. (C) Not many people were in the
audience.
15. (A) Sitting in other seats. (D) A few people didn't like the
(B) Going home. performance.
(C) Turning up the music.
(D) Asking the usher for a refund. 23. (A) A hotel room.
(B) The man's family.
16. (A) He has a good excuse for being late. (C) A reasonable offer.
(B) He's been feeling very weak recently. (D) The man's schedule.
(C) He's stiII waiting to be contacted.
(D) He doesn't take responsibility for 24. (A) He must change his syllabus.
errors. (B) The woman cannot take his class.
(C) He has extra copies of the syllabus.
17. (A) She doesn't have her camera. (D) Some students are not on his list.
(B) The sun hasn't set yet.
(C) There isn't any film in the camera. 25. (A) It's inconvenient for him to go
(D) Her camera is broken. toMount Pleasant Street.
(B) Those antique stores aren't very nice.
18. (A) He got on the wrong bus. (C) There are many inexpensive shops
(B) He's afraid he'll be late for his flight. on Mount Pleasant Street.
(C) He's sorry he took a bus instead (D) The antiques in those stores are a
offlying. little expensive.
(D) He had to wait for the bus.

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26. (A) He's gone to San Diego many times. (C) The new bowls are very attractive.
(B) He's attended a lot of conferences. (D) He plans to stock up on this soup.
(C) He has already gotten enough
information. 29. (A) Peter wouldn't be favored in the
(D) He's living in San Diego now. match.
(B) The match had already been played.
27. (A) He once drove in a race. (C) The match wouldn't be played.
(B) He's going to the races soon. (D) Peter would win the match.
(C) He drives quite fast.
(D) He's thinking about a new car. 30. (A) He hasn't fmished working on the
bookshelves.
28. (A) The bowls are stacked on the (B) The tools have been misplaced.
shelves. (C) He's not very good with tools.
(B) This soup is no worse than the other (D) The tools have already been returne
brands.

Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear longer conversations. After each conversation, you
will hear several questions. The conversations and questions will not be repeated.

After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book and choose the best
answer. Then, on your Answer Sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that
corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.

Remember, you are not allowed to take notes or write on your test book.

31. (A) To ask the professor to be the math club adviser

(B) To learn about tutoring opportunities
(C) To ask a question about a math assignment
(D) To find out about joining the math club

32. (A) It has been meeting for a long time.

(B) It is an enjoyable activity.
(C) It does not have many members.
(D) It helped them improve their math skills.

33. (A) She cannot attend all the meetings.

(B) She is glad the club meets so often.
(C) She is not sure when the club meets.
(D) She hopes the meeting times can be changed.

34. (A) To get some job experience

(B) To find out if she would like to be a teacher
(C) To fill a graduation requirement
(D) To help out at the primary school she attended

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35. (A) How icebergs form

(B) How icebergs affect animals
(C) The difference between an iceberg and a glacier
(D) The migration habits of penguins

36. (A) It is heavier than seawater.

(B) It is a different color than frozen seawater.
(C) It comes from many sources.
(D) It contains food that fish eat.

37. (A) Holes make it easier to study icebergs.

(B) Fish use the holes to hide from predators.
(C) Holes cause icebergs to move very quickly.
(D) Icebergs with holes melt slowly.

38. (A) They sometimes cannot find food because of icebergs.

(B) They sometimes build nests on icebergs.
(C) They drink freshwater from melting icebergs.
(D) They migrate from glaciers by riding on icebergs.

Part C
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several talks. After each talk, you will hear several
questions. The talk and questions will not be repeated.
After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book and choose the best
answer. Then, on your Answer Sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that
corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.

39. (A) Journalism students.

(B) Reporters.
(C) Editorial writers.
(D) Teachers.
40. (A) The International Desk.
(B) The Circulation Department.
(C) The Production Department.
(D) The City Desk.
41. (A) Distributing the newspaper throughout the city.
(B) Reporting local news.
(C) Printing the newspaper.
(D) Gathering news from international sources.
42. (A) The background of the professors.
(B) costs.
(C) Social events
(D) The academic program

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43. (A) Archaeology.

(B) History.
(C) Architecture.
(D) Language.
44. (A) The Eastern Mediterranean program.
(B) The Southeast Asian program.
(C) The North American program.
(D) me Westem Mediterraneanprogram.
45. (A) They are exactly like classes at Hunt University.
(B) They take up all of the participants' time.
(C) They can earn students creditat their universities.
(D) Ihey are completely optional.
46. (A) Instructors in the program
(B) Students from the professor'sclass at Hunt University.
(C) Representatives of "SemesterAfloat."
(D) Former participants in the program.
47. (A) Better types of skates.
(B) Improved conditions on icetracks.
(C) Changes in skating techniques.
(D) New world records.
48. (A) They all had equal opportunities of winning.
(B)They couldn't compete in theWinter Olympics.
(C) lhey all wore the same kinds of skates.
(D) They had to skate on outdoortracks.
49. (A) It chips easily.
(B) It becomes covered with frost.
(C) It becomes too soft.
(D) It provides too much resistance.
50. (A) Speed skating will become more popular.
(B) Speed skaters will skate fasterthan ever before.
(C) Speed skating events will returnto outside tracks.
(D) New rules for speed skating will be needed.

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