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 your test book.
PART 1
Directions: For each question in this part, you will hear four statements about a picture in your test book. When you hear the statements, you must select the one statement that best describes what you see in the picture. Then find the number of the question on your answer sheet and mark your answer. The statements will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.
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: You will hear a question or statement and three responses spoken in English. They will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter (A), (B), or (C) on your answer sheet.
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PART 3
Directions: You will hear some conversations between two or more 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.
32. Where do the speakers most likely work?
- A. At a shipping company
- B. At a restaurant
- C. At a gift shop
- D. At a farm
- A. An advertising strategy
- B. An online menu
- C. The price of an item
- D. The results of a survey
- A. Pay a deposit
- B. Contact a supplier
- C. Reschedule a delivery
- D. Arrange some merchandise
Where is the conversation most likely taking place?
- A. At a fitness center
- B. At a hotel
- C. At a train station
- D. At a corporate office
- A. A company gala
- B. An opera
- C. A sports match
- D. A lecture
- A. Gloves
- B. Sunglasses
- C. A hat
- D. An umbrella
What has Mr. Hoffman decided to do?
- A. Extend store hours
- B. Start a delivery service
- C. Offer a rewards program
- D. Stop selling certain products
- A. A bakery
- B. A flower shop
- C. A grocery store
- D. A pharmacy
- A. Mail some packages
- B. Take inventory
- C. Create a job posting
- D. Help some customers
What problem does the woman mention?
- A. A product is faulty.
- B. A company's sales are decreasing.
- C. Some materials are damaged.
- D. A sales department is understaffed.
- A. At a publishing firm
- B. At a sporting goods company
- C. At a travel agency
- D. At a state park
- A. Sign a document
- B. Ship an order
- C. Review customer feedback
- D. Send a list
Why is the woman calling?
- A. To verify some facts
- B. To confirm a deadline
- C. To inquire about an article
- D. To apply for a position
- A. Search a database
- B. Renew a subscription
- C. Consult with colleagues
- D. Send an updated schedule
- A. She appeared on television.
- B. She was nominated for an award.
- C. She is publishing a book.
- D. She is starting her own business.
Where does the conversation most likely take place?
- A. At a furniture store
- B. At an electronics store
- C. At a sporting goods store
- D. At a building supply store
- A. He found a less expensive option.
- B. He bought the wrong size.
- C. He does not like the color of an item.
- D. He noticed an item is damaged.
- A. She needs to attend to other customers.
- B. She does not have the authority to complete a request.
- C. A transaction was not processed correctly.
- D. A quality complaint needs to be documented.
What most likely is the man's job?
- A. Plumber
- B. Auto mechanic
- C. Food delivery person
- D. Computer technician
- A. She created an advertisement.
- B. She finalized a contract.
- C. She addressed a customer complaint.
- D. She had new software installed.
- A. Costs have been reduced.
- B. A competitor has opened a location nearby.
- C. The number of customers has increased.
- D. Safety regulations have been introduced.
What type of company do the speakers work for?
- A. An investment firm
- B. An advertising agency
- C. A staffing service
- D. A construction company
- A. It has built a new headquarters.
- B. It has donated to a charity.
- C. It has developed a new line of products.
- D. It has won an industry award.
- A. Update his team's goals
- B. Conduct some research
- C. Apply for a permit
- D. Arrange for a meeting
What did the man perform a maintenance check on?
- A. A motorcycle
- B. A car
- C. A bus
- D. An airplane
- A. A delivery will be delayed.
- B. An expense will increase.
- C. A staff member is unavailable.
- D. A rainstorm is predicted.
- A. To participate in a competition
- B. To present at a conference
- C. To attend a wedding
- D. To sign a contract
What type of business does the man work for?
- A. An electric company
- B. An Internet provider
- C. A landscaping service
- D. A water supplier
- A. She enjoys traveling for business.
- B. She was surprised by a job transfer.
- C. She has no complaints about a service.
- D. She would like paperwork sent to a different address.
- A. Pay a bill
- B. Read a policy
- C. Return a call
- D. Complete a survey

62. Look at the graphic. Which dollar amount will the man change?
- A. $2.37
- B. $4.55
- C. $7.86
- D. $2.91
- A. An additional checkout stand
- B. A holiday display
- C. A special food section
- D. A seating area
- A. He forgot to place an order.
- B. It was delivered to the wrong address.
- C. Some supplies were unavailable.
- D. Weather conditions were poor.

65. What does the man say he needs to have done?
- A. He needs to schedule a job interview.
- B. He needs to cancel a doctor's appointment.
- C. He needs to have his photograph taken.
- D. He needs to renew his driver's license.
- A. An application form
- B. Some references
- C. A study guide
- D. A payment receipt
- A. Monday
- B. Tuesday
- C. Wednesday
- D. Thursday

68. What event did the woman attend last week?
- A. A professional conference
- B. A training workshop
- C. A car auction
- D. A product demonstration
- A. Process a request
- B. Postpone a reservation
- C. Make a schedule
- D. Finalize a report
- A. Section 2
- B. Section 3
- C. Section 4
- D. Section 5
PART 4
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. Which event is being planned?
- A. A holiday parade
- B. A music festival
- C. A sports competition
- D. A company picnic
- A. A stage needs to be repainted.
- B. Some participants have canceled.
- C. There is not enough fencing.
- D. A parking area cannot be used.
- A. Select a caterer
- B. Hire a maintenance worker
- C. Confirm a start time
- D. Check a budget
74. What type of event are the listeners most likely attending?
- A. A trade show
- B. A press conference
- C. A charity auction
- D. A grand opening ceremony
- A. Its durability
- B. Its ease of use
- C. Its speed
- D. Its energy efficiency
- A. A free sample
- B. A product discount
- C. A meal voucher
- D. A training brochure
What industry does the speaker work in?
- A. Food manufacturing
- B. Building construction
- C. Computer technology
- D. Entertainment
- A. To create employment opportunities
- B. To reduce manufacturing costs
- C. To comply with a government policy
- D. To increase control over quality
- A. Work assignments
- B. Calendar invitations
- C. A press release
- D. Product specifications
What is the focus of the podcast?
- A. Technology
- B. Agriculture
- C. Finance
- A. A new sales goal
- B. Training opportunities
- C. A financial bonus
- D. Increasing efficiency
- A. By introducing shared workspaces
- B. By allowing employees to switch assignments
- C. By permitting remote work
- D. By increasing vacation time
What is the purpose of the meeting?
- A. To evaluate vendor contracts
- B. To review hiring policies
- C. To revise budget proposals
- D. To assess editing software
- A. A list of concerns
- B. A completed survey
- C. A project timeline
- D. A laptop computer
- A. To get a document
- B. To ask additional questions
- C. To volunteer for an event
- D. To check the status of a request
What did the speaker recently receive?
- A. Sales results
- B. Production schedules
- C. An inspection report
- D. An advertising proposal
- A. Extra shifts will be scheduled.
- B. A job opening will be posted soon.
- C. Customer orders have increased.
- D. A change is necessary.
- A. Distribute some manuals
- B. Give a demonstration
- C. Answer some questions
- D. Show a video
Where does the speaker work?
- A. At a museum
- B. At a park
- C. At a library
- D. At a theater
- A. A new facility will open.
- B. An exhibition will be held.
- C. Renovations will take place.
- D. Operating hours will be extended.
- A. Volunteer information
- B. A calendar of upcoming events
- C. Ticket prices
- D. An area map
Who are today’s guests on the podcast?
- A. Government officials
- B. Business owners
- C. Real estate developers
- D. Cooking-school instructors
- A. To indicate why a product is only sold online
- B. To justify the high price of a product
- C. To suggest that a company is having financial difficulties
- D. To explain why a product is not well-known
- A. Request some product samples
- B. Subscribe to a newsletter
- C. Enter a contest
- D. Sign up for a class

95. According to the speaker, why was a transit route changed?
- A. Some streets are being resurfaced.
- B. Some roads are closed for a bicycle race.
- C. A group of residents is hosting a fund-raising concert.
- D. A local politician will be speaking in a park.
- A. On Plum Lane
- B. On Peach Street
- C. On Cherry Avenue
- D. On Quincy Drive
- A. To apply for a job
- B. To scan a promotional code
- C. To view bus schedule updates
- D. To purchase bus tickets

98. Where does the speaker work?
- A. At a restaurant
- B. At a public library
- C. At a community center
- D. At a hospital
- A. Podcasting
- B. Entrepreneurship for Beginners
- C. Introduction to Coding
- D. Accounting for Small Businesses
- A. Request feedback from participants
- B. Order office supplies
- C. Update registration information
- D. Contact some vendors
