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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32. What kind of work does the man do?
- A. He is a tour guide.
- B. He is a landlord.
- C. He repairs appliances.
- D. He delivers food.
- A. Road construction
- B. Cold weather
- C. An expired permit
- D. A broken intercom
- A. Instructions
- B. Prices
- C. Photographs
- D. Hours of operation
35. What industry do the speakers most likely work in?
- A. Fitness
- B. Entertainment
- C. Landscaping
- D. Travel
- A. Providing online access to videos
- B. Creating volunteer opportunities
- C. Offering free transportation
- D. Adding additional time slots
- A. Promotional items have not been ordered.
- B. A facility is not available.
- C. A budget is too small.
- D. A program has not been approved.
38. Who is the woman?
- A. A store owner
- B. A television celebrity
- C. A business consultant
- D. An event sponsor
- A. It is cheaper than buying in person.
- B. It makes shopping a social experience.
- C. It is reducing traffic problems in the city.
- D. It is affecting specialty shops.
- A. Offering clearance sales
- B. Holding live events
- C. Meeting with store owners
- D. Retraining store staff
41. Why have a company's sales increased?
- A. A rebate program was started.
- B. A competitor went out of business.
- C. A celebrity endorsed the company.
- D. A product won an award.
- A. Banking
- B. Telecommunications
- C. Solar energy
- D. Music
- A. Hire new employees
- B. Provide additional training
- C. Upgrade some equipment
- D. Open another location
44. What upcoming event are the speakers discussing?
- A. A trade show
- B. A client meeting
- C. An awards ceremony
- D. A press conference
- A. A video game
- B. A mobile phone
- C. A lawn mower
- D. A vacuum cleaner
- A. He is a good communicator.
- B. He enjoys traveling.
- C. He leads a product development team.
- D. He lives near the event venue.
47. Where do the speakers most likely work?
- A. At a publishing house
- B. At a dental clinic
- C. At a financial firm
- D. At a real estate agency
- A. A new product
- B. A schedule change
- C. A policy update
- D. A job candidate
- A. To plan an office celebration
- B. To arrange a training session
- C. To request a document
- D. To order some supplies
50. What industry do the men work in?
- A. Travel
- B. Manufacturing
- C. Video production
- D. Construction
- A. From her Web site
- B. From a trade publication
- C. From a colleague
- D. From a recruitment agency
- A. Attend an orientation session
- B. Visit some facilities
- C. Interview some applicants
- D. Finalize a contract
53. What type of business do the speakers work for?
- A. A law firm
- B. An advertising agency
- C. An engineering firm
- D. An event-planning company
- A. To reject a suggestion
- B. To express sympathy
- C. To request additional pay
- D. To offer assistance
- A. Contacting some former clients
- B. Making reservations early
- C. Staying at affordable hotels
- D. Consulting with an expert
56. What industry do the men most likely work in?
- A. Fashion
- B. Cosmetics
- C. Advertising
- D. Technology
- A. To negotiate a merger
- B. To ask for funding
- C. To discuss a product design
- D. To suggest a marketing strategy
- A. Set a release date
- B. Sign a contract
- C. Collect customer feedback
- D. Review some drawings
59. What type of business does the woman work in?
- A. A hair salon
- B. A real estate agency
- C. An interior design firm
- D. A car rental company
- A. To suggest an expense was not justified
- B. To express surprise about a decision
- C. To describe a problem with an order
- D. To indicate the need to make a change
- A. A bulk discount
- B. Same-day delivery
- C. Free cleaning services
- D. Monthly inspections

62. What did the man's client request?
- A. A large shipment
- B. A shortened timeline
- C. A change in design
- D. A more expensive material
- A. $2.00
- B. $3.25
- C. $3.75
- D. $4.25
- A. He is retiring.
- B. He is organizing a party.
- C. He is on vacation.
- D. He accepted another position.

65. What does the man most likely do?
- A. Install windows
- B. Repair roofs
- C. Remove trees
- D. Plant gardens
- A. A floor layout
- B. An address
- C. A form of payment
- D. Proof of insurance
- A. The inspector's visit
- B. The bank loan meeting
- C. The dental cleaning
- D. The café project

68. What industry do the speakers most likely work in?
- A. Legal
- B. Construction
- C. Agriculture
- D. Robotics
- A. To learn more about the latest industry trends
- B. To accept a reward on behalf of the company
- C. To host a panel discussion
- D. To screen job candidates
- A. Tip 1
- B. Tip 2
- C. Tip 3
- D. Tip 4
71. Where do the listeners most likely work?
- A. At a taxi service
- B. At a car repair shop
- C. At a shipping company
- D. At a driving school
- A. A training manual should be updated.
- B. An invoice was incorrect.
- C. Frequent maintenance is required.
- D. Some supplies are missing.
- A. Some schedule changes
- B. An online survey
- C. A promotional offer
- D. A safety policy
74. What does the company sell?
- A. Office furniture
- B. Kitchen appliances
- C. Garden tools
- D. Tablet computers
- A. A promotional sale will begin.
- B. Special equipment will be delivered.
- C. Some temporary staff will be hired.
- D. Some profits will be donated to a charity.
- A. A manual
- B. A video
- C. Some photographs
- D. A price list
77. What is the episode mainly about?
- A. Hiring
- B. Accounting
- C. Fund-raising
- D. Publishing
- A. He recommends professional development courses.
- B. He questions the value of an investment.
- C. Some information will be excluded.
- D. Using technology is important.
- A. Be leaders in their industries
- B. Establish successful advertising methods
- C. Collect community feedback
- D. Use familiar and current strategies
80. What does the speaker say the company sells?
- A. Home appliances
- B. Office supplies
- C. Sporting goods
- D. Entertainment systems
- 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
83. 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
86. 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
89. 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
92. 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

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

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
