PRACTICE TEST 1

PART 1. Picture Description PART 2. Questions and Responses

1. (A) The man is watching television. 11. Don't you have Saturdays off?
(B) The man is doing exercises. (A) The weekend is coming soon.
(C) The man is reading the newspaper. (B) We'll meet after that, then.
(D) The man is looking at papers. (C) Usually, but not this week.

2. (A) The office workers are watching a whiteboard. 12. I'm having trouble concentrating on this.
(B) The office workers are looking at a whiteboard. (A) Well, why don't we take a short break then?
(C) The people are taking a whiteboard. (B) You have to concentrate.
(D) The people are cleaning a whiteboard. (C) It's an important issue these days.

3. (A) The man is a cooker. 13. When is the New Jersey train supposed to
(B) It is being cooked. arrive?
(C) The chef is working. (A) I'm not sure, I'll check.
(D) The chief is working. (B) Your ticket is not valid today.
(C) It comes directly from Boston.
4. (A) There is no one in the store.
(B) The store is crowded. 14. How do you plan to get that document there by
(C) It is bargain sale time. Thursday?
(D) She is trying on a coat. (A) I expect it to be.
(B) By express mail.
5. (A) The man is taking the phone. (C) Next Wednesday.
(B) The man is talking to a woman.
(C) The man is taking a phone call. 15. Could you look this over for me?
(D) The man is hanging up. (A) No, it can't be predicted.
(B) Sure, but don't count on it.
6. (A) The bicycle is lying on the stairs. (C) Sure, I'll be there in just a second.
(B) The bicycle is next to a car.
(C) The bicycle is hanging from the tree. 16. What do you think of the new vacation
(D) The bicycle is between a tree and the stairs. policy?
(A) Yes, I certainly have.
7. (A) The desk is clean. (B) I think it's a little unfair.
(B) The desk is a little untidy. (C) Not right at this moment.
(C) There is nothing on the desk.
(D) The man is writing at the desk. 17. Isn't that a terrific idea?
(A) Yes, it's a terrible one.
8. (A) The man is working in his office. (B) Yes, absolutely brilliant.
(B) The man is walking down the escalator. (C) No, I haven't any yet.
(C) The man is getting on an airplane.
(D) The man is waiting for a bus. 18. Are you going to Chicago by bus or train?
(A) Neither, I'm flying there.
9. (A) The man is climbing the ladder. (B) My brother drove me.
(B) The ladder is up against a window. (C) Yes, by bus.
(C) The ladder is leaning against the wall.
(D) The ladder is broken. 19. Where is Jim McTaggart's office?
(A) Yes, it's here.
10. (A) The house is being knocked down. (B) Oh, I'm sorry.
(B) A house is being built. (C) It's on the fifth floor.
(C) The man is fishing in front of his house.
(D) The man is eating lunch. 20. I'm sorry I had to put you on hold.
(A) Here, give it to me.
(B) I don't mind a lillie wail.
(C) I can't accept your offer.

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21. Whom do you think we should give the job to? 32. Could you arrange a taxi for me this afternoon?
(A) I'd say the first woman we interviewed. (A) Sure, what time do you need it?
(B) I think that no one will regret it. (B) I borrowed it again last week.
(C) The application deadline was last week. (C) This afternoon is not good for me.

22. Do you have a personal assistant? 33. Have you ever considered investing in the stock
(A) So far, so good. market?
(B) No, I handle everything myself. (A) Yes, I need to pick up some milk.
(C) Yes, Nadia is leaving soon. (B) No, I prefer safer investments.
(C) No, I wasn't able to then.
23. Why are you postponing the launch?
(A) By at least two or three days. 34. What are your summer hours?
(B) Not everyone has time for lunch tomorrow. (A) August is the hottest month.
(C) Because we were instructed to. (B) It stays light till late in the evening.
(C) Store hours are the same all year.
24. When does your training begin?
(A) It's over at twelve. 35. Should we discount the prices or give away a
(B) At the end of August. free gift?
(C) Don't miss the start. (A) Personally, I like a good bargain sale.
(B) It's a free gift.
25. Where can I catch a taxi around here? (C) I don't have a lot of time today.
(A) There's a taxi stand around the corner.
(B) You can sit down if you want. 36. When is the best time to call your office?
(C) Yes, right around the corner. (A) My phone number is 987-998.
(B) Any time after 10:00 should be OK.
26. Why did you take those files out of the office? (C) I don't have a receptionist.
(A) I wanted to read them over dinner.
(B) That's a serious issue, you know. 37. Why hasn't Miguel arrived yet?
(C) Of course, but not for very long. (A) He called to say he's taking his son to the
doctor.
27. Do you want to look at the figures today or (B) He's not here yet.
tomorrow? (C) Miguel is going to chair the meeting this
(A) I'm exhausted. Let's wait. afternoon.
(B) No, I'm not very hungry right now.
(C) Yes, I want to look at them. 38. How can I open the copier to remove jammed
paper?
28. It looks like it might rain, doesn't it? (A) The jam will make it very sticky.
(A) Put your heavy coat on. (B) Oh, no. I've lost my papers.
(B) I think it's already started. (C) Just pull the green lever on the side.
(C) Tell me whether or not to.
39. Would you recommend Jackson or Blake to
29. Are those service manuals available yet? print the new cards?
(A) They don't serve that here. (A) I don't particularly like the new design.
(B) Yes, if you don't mind. (B) Jackson and Blake both received cards.
(C) No, but they will be soon. (C) They're both good, but Blake is slightly
cheaper.
30. You'll make it to Friday's training session, won't
you? 40. When will you be ready to review the resumes
(A) It's hard for me to admit it. with me?
(B) I made it with my own two hands. (A) How does 3 o'clock sound?
(C) Yes, unless something urgent comes up. (B) I haven't told them yet.
(C) Well, that's just your opinion.
31. Would you spell your last name for me, please?
(A) Sure, it's C-R.U-Z.
(B) It is a different pronunciation.
(C) Last name, first name, middle initial.

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PART 3. Short Conversations (W) It's only 8:30. You can make it if you hurry.
(M) No way, I don't think I can get there in half an
Questions 41 through 43 refer to the following hour in rush hour traffic. My boss is going to kill me.
conversation. (W) Don't worry, I'm sure you'll get there in time.
(M) Finally! I've been waiting for this shipment of fabric
for nearly a month. I was beginning to think it would Questions 56 through 58 refer to the following
never arrive. Now I can get on with the dresses I'm conversation.
making for Jayford's Department Store. (M) Excuse me, but is there a phone here I could
(W) That's a relief. The store has been calling every use? I really need to make a phone call, but the battery
day about those dresses. What took it so long to get on my cell phone is dead.
here? (W) Um, well, there's a payphone, but that's been out
(M) I don't know. Maybe it took a while to clear of order for the past couple of days. Try the shop next
customs. door. I'm sure they have a payphone.
(W) No, look. They got the address wrong. No wonder (M) I did, but theirs is broken, too. Could I possibly
it took so long. borrow your cell phone?
(W) I'm sorry, but I never lend it to customers.
Questions 44 through 46 refer to the following
conversation. Questions 59 through 61 refer to the following
(W) Hey Dean. You've been working on that same conversation.
machine for a week! Do you think you can fix it? (M) I hope you don't mind me asking, but I know that
Maybe we should just replace it? you live near me, and I was wondering how you get
(M) I'm not ready to give up yet, but this is the most to and from work.
complicated repair job I've ever had to do. I'm having (W) I take the bus on Mondays and Tuesdays, but
trouble reconnecting some of the wires. But I think I'll my brother drives me the rest of the week.
get it done before the end of the day. (M) I see. I was wondering why I never see you on
(W) Well, I'm glad I just use computers and don't the subway. .
have to fix them. (W) Well, the bus is a little cheaper than the subway,
and my brother works a couple of blocks from here.
Questions 47 through 49 refer to the following
conversation. Questions 62 through 64 refer to the following
(W) Oh, no. I don't have much cash on me. I thought conversation.
I had more than this. Would you take a check (M) You've been slaving away for hours. You didn't
instead? take a lunch break, did you? John and I are going for
(M) Yes, certainly. We accept personal checks provided coffee, and I wondered if you'd care to join us?
they are accompanied with two forms of 10, including (W) I'd like to, but I'm expecting an important phone
a driver's license. So as long as you have 10, I can call. I've been waiting all day, and I don't dare leave
take a check. my desk in case I miss it.
(W) Well, I don't drive, so I can't show you a driver's (M) In that case, would you like us to bring something
license. Would my passport work instead? back for you?
(M) That would do just fine. (W) Well, if you don't mind, I'd love a large coffee
and a blueberry muffin.
Questions 50 through 52 refer to the following
conversation. Questions 65 through 67 refer to the following
(W) I noticed on the time sheet that you are coming conversation.
in tomorrow. But it's a national holiday. Why are you (W) Have you seen the proposed designs for the
coming in to work? Tanaka Corporation headquarters in Singapore? I think
(M) Well, I don't really want to, but I'd like to get it is going to look great. Amy and Hank have done a
some cleaning and reorganizing done. I seem to have really good job.
let things really pile up lately. I need to get on top of (M) Yeah, but it looks as though they will have to
things. make a few structural changes. The chief engineer
(W) That's very admirable. I should come in, too. I've found a few flaws.
got a huge backlog of orders to work on, but I'm going (W) Oh, I hope they won't have to change the shape
to enjoy having the day off. of the building too much. I really like the way it looks
like a ship.
Questions 53 through 55 refer to the following (M) Well, it is certainly appropriate for a shipping
conversation. company.
(M) I can't believe I overslept. It looks as though I'm
going to be late for work again. I'm going to get into
so much trouble. It's the third time this month.
Questions 68 through 70 refer to the following 9:00 p.m. In as much as we cannot predict the
conversation. maintenance situation tomorrow, those planning to
(M) Is it true what I've heard about the personnel bring children to the library are advised to call before
department? I can't believe it. coming in. We apologize for the inconvenience and
(W) Well, what have you heard? You know I'm always hope to have things back to normal as soon as possible.
the last to hear the latest gossip.
(M) I heard that the manager of the personnel Questions 80 through 82 refer to the following
department has been fired, and they are going to announcement.
reassign all the other personnel department employees (W) Attention Flo-Mart customers: If you want a great
to other departments. deal on batteries, just follow the flashing yellow light to
(W) From what I've heard, he's leaving because he our electronics department. Right now, as long as the
was headhunted by another company, and I think you yellow light is flashing, you can get 25-40% off name
spend too much time listening to gossip around the brand batteries in all sizes. Need batteries for your
water cooler. smoke detector, flashlight, or children's toys? How
about the TV remote control? Get to the electronics
department and pick them up at great savings. Hurry
PART 4. Short Talks now and get those batteries you keep meaning to
buy, or buy some to keep in stock. Remember, the
Questions 71 through 73 refer to the following
discount is only good while the Flo-Mart yellow light is
announcement.
flashing. After that, it's back to our normal everyday low
(M) I hope you've all enjoyed tonight's dinner. It is
prices. You don't want to be the only one in town paying
now time to welcome this evening's guest speaker,
full price!
Carol Draper. Ms. Draper is the editor-in-chief of
Investor's Weekly magazine. She took over the position
Questions 83 through 85 refer to the following
of editor just over 2 years ago, and in that short time,
weather report.
the magazine has become one of the most influential
(M) You're listening to Newton Radio. Well, now it's
publicationsin finance. Ms. Draper is also a well-respected,
fifteen past the hour, and time once again to move to
best-selling author in the field of investment. She will
the Climate Network's hourly nationwide weather
speak tonight on long-term trends in interest rates, a
update. Our top story today: there is still a tornado
subject she dealt with at length in her last book,
warning in effect in the South, where twisters earlier
Money Moves. Ms. Draper has also agreed to take
today killed four people and left dozens injured. The
questions from the floor after her talk. Let's have a big
tornadoes destroyed dozens of buildings and have left
hand for Carol Draper.
hundreds homeless. Emergency workers are in the
area tending to the injured and trying to find shelter for
Questions 74 through 76 refer to the following
them before nightfall. Bad weather remains elsewhere
telephone message.
in the country, also, as heavy rain continues to soak
(W) You have reached the airport ticket counter of
the western mountains. Some of our affiliated stations
Eagle Rent-a-Car. Thank you for calling. We regret to
there are reporting up to five inches in the last 12
inform you that we are currently closed. Operating
hours. Needless to say, many roads and highways are
hours at this location are from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
closed throughout the region.
Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on
weekends. If you need rate information or would like to
Questions 86 through 88 refer to the following
make a rental reservation at this time, please call our
message.
nationwide toll-free number, which is available 24 hours
(W) Congratulations, Paula Chen, you have been
a day, or visit us on the Web at www.eaglerents.com.
selected as a finalist in the $10,000 CNTA Radio
We look forward to serving you.
Summer Bucks Contest. I hope you are listening, but
as a big Jim and Tammy fan, I'm sure you are. To
Questions 77 through 79 refer to the following
confirm your entry, all you have to do is call our station
announcement.
anytime tomorrow during the Jim and Tammy Morning
(M) Troy County Library patrons, may I have your
Show, and you will be among the five finalists for the
attention, please. This is a public safety announcement.
grand prize of $10,000. If we don't hear from you
Due to an emergency maintenance situation, the
before the end of the show though, you'll be out of
children's section on the ground floor is being closed
luck and out of the running for the money. Once again,
at this time. This section of the library has suffered a
make sure to call CNTA Radio during tomorrow's Jim
burst pipe. If you have children there, please escort
and Tammy Morning Show. Good luck, and remember
them from the area. All other sections of the library
to keep your dial set to CNTA - Houston's favorite
will remain open today until our normal closing time of
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 Questions 89 through 91 refer to the following Questions 95 through 97 refer to the following
news report. announcement.
(M) Customs officials announced today that several (M) Ladies and gentlemen, we would like to welcome
employees of an unnamed country's United Nations you aboard the Capital Express, the only non-stop
delegation are being held at New York's John F service to Washington. If this is your first trip on the
Kennedy Airport on charges of attempted importation Express, you are about to experience rail service like
of narcotics. The officials have stated that none of the no other in the country. The Capital Express is the
five suspects was carrying a diplomatic passport. As a fastest passenger train operating in North America,
result, the five are not immune from prosecution under reaching speeds of up to 105 miles per hour. (For our
US drug laws. Confidential sources have told this international passengers, that's 175 kilometers per
reporter that the suspects are all from the Republic of hour.) Today's trip to Washington will take just over
San Lorenzo, and that they were trying to smuggle three hours, compared to the nearly six hours that it
heroin into the country. While this information is as yet takes on a conventional train. To make your journey
unconfirmed, according to airport customs officials, even more pleasant, we will be offering a refreshment
there has been a rise in illegal drugs smuggled from San service as soon as the train departs. Choose from a
Lorenzo in recent months. As part of the govemment's selection of teas and coffees, cold drinks, and tasty
new tougher guidelines on drug smuggling, the suspects snacks. Enjoy your ride.
face a minimum of 25 years' imprisonment, if convicted.
Questions 98 through 100 refer to the following
Questions 92 through 94 refer to the following telephone message.
announcement. (W) Larry, it's mom. I forgot to tell you this morning,
(W) Attention, all employees. There is a blue pickup but I have something going on after work today and
truck in back of the plant that is blocking loading ramp won't be home until eight, so I won't be able to get
number six. Would the owner of this vehicle, license dinner ready for you tonight. Go ahead and fix yourself
plate number CA990, kindly remove it? It must be some dinner whenever you're hungry. There's a pizza
moved immediately as it is blocking deliveries. Once in the freezer, so you can help yourself to that if you
again, a blue pickup truck, with the license plate want it. Have a salad or some other vegetables with
CA990 is blocking a loading ramp, and it must be it, though, OK? And you can have some ice cream,
moved right away. If the vehicle is not moved in the too, if you'd like, but don't take too much. Oh, and I
next ten minutes, it will be towed away at the owner's don't mind if you watch TV, but don't invite anyone
expense. We ask you to please note that parking is over and be sure to get your homework done before
available across the street in the pay-and-display I get home. I don't want you staying up late because you
parking lot. We urge you to use this parking lot during didn't do it earlier.
the plant's operational hours for all vehicles not
involved in deliveries .

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