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.
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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. According to the woman, what happened last week?
- A. A new product was launched.
- B. A new location opened.
- C. An advertising campaign started.
- D. A budget was approved.
- A. Finance
- B. Retail
- C. Energy
- D. Tourism
- A. Transportation
- B. Tickets
- C. Some prices
- D. Some contracts
35. Where do the speakers most likely work?
- A. At a hotel
- B. At a beauty salon
- C. At a gym
- D. At a shopping mall
- A. By resending a confirmation e-mail
- B. By giving a verbal reminder
- C. By extending hours of operation
- D. By discounting the price of a service
- A. To install a water fountain
- B. To cut down some tree branches
- C. To plant some flowers
- D. To cut the grass
38. What is the woman's job?
- A. School administrator
- B. Reporter
- C. Laboratory technician
- D. Nurse
- A. Updating training materials
- B. Recording an interview
- C. Ordering some supplies
- D. Designing a Web page
- A. A press conference
- B. An awards ceremony
- C. A facility inspection
- D. A board meeting
41. Where most likely are the speakers?
- A. At a café
- B. At a museum
- C. At a public library
- D. At a community center
- A. She is new to the job.
- B. She is busy with another task.
- C. She needs to attend a workshop.
- D. She will be leaving for the day.
- A. It is sold out.
- B. It has not been unpacked yet.
- C. A shipment has been lost.
- D. A repair has not been made yet.
44. Who most likely are the speakers?
- A. Repair technicians
- B. News reporters
- C. Business owners
- D. Construction engineers
- A. A wind farm
- B. A road expansion
- C. A tourism initiative
- D. A building expansion
- A. Architectural specifications
- B. Staffing arrangements
- C. A funding source
- D. A project timeline
47. Why did the man miss a meeting?
- A. His train was late.
- B. His car was being repaired.
- C. He had a medical appointment.
- D. He was meeting with some clients.
- A. More employees will be hired.
- B. A facility will be remodeled.
- C. Some equipment will be upgraded.
- D. A permit has been approved.
- A. Speak to a manager
- B. Present at a conference
- C. Read an article
- D. Sign up for a training course
50. What are the speakers planning?
- A. A company retreat
- B. An industry conference
- C. A retirement party
- D. A grand opening celebration
- A. Traveling to a new city
- B. Giving a product demonstration
- C. Meeting a guest speaker
- D. Attending a workshop
- A. Driving directions
- B. Weather conditions
- C. Equipment rentals
- D. Dining options
53. Who most likely is the man?
- A. A service technician
- B. A salesperson
- C. A delivery driver
- D. A real estate agent
- A. To request time off work
- B. To explain a delay
- C. To disagree with a plan
- D. To recommend another route
- A. Listen to a news report
- B. Go to another client's home
- C. Cancel an Internet subscription
- D. Consult a handbook
56. What did the man do last month?
- A. He managed a trade show booth.
- B. He attended a company picnic.
- C. He participated in a research project.
- D. He met with overseas clients.
- A. Her job title has changed.
- B. Her colleague is unavailable.
- C. She has more experience than the man.
- D. She will be needed to translate documents.
- A. An itinerary
- B. A magazine article
- C. An online store
- D. A list of hotels
59. What type of product are the speakers discussing?
- A. T-shirts
- B. Stickers
- C. Water bottles
- D. Tote bags
- A. A gym membership
- B. A restaurant voucher
- C. A salary bonus
- D. An extra vacation day
- A. An invoice contains an error.
- B. More staff should be hired.
- C. Great Fitness's order is the priority.
- D. Great Fitness has complained about a delivery.

62. Why is the company hosting a banquet?
- A. To open a new facility
- B. To celebrate an anniversary
- C. To announce a merger
- D. To honor a retiring colleague
- A. A summary of a company's profits
- B. A preview of a company's new product
- C. Some survey results
- D. Some photographs
- A. Table 1
- B. Table 2
- C. Table 3
- D. Table 4

65. Where does the woman most likely work?
- A. At a bus station
- B. At a train station
- C. At a ferry terminal
- D. At an airport
- A. 10:34 A.M.
- B. 10:57 A.M.
- C. 11:15 A.M.
- D. 11:41 A.M.
- A. His date of travel
- B. His seat preference
- C. A form of payment
- D. A confirmation number

68. What has the woman recently purchased?
- A. A dishwasher
- B. A toaster oven
- C. A refrigerator
- D. A clothes dryer
- A. Check a warranty
- B. Visit a Web site
- C. Examine some equipment
- D. Take some photographs
- A. $25
- B. $30
- C. $38
- D. $46
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. Where most likely is the announcement being made?
- A. At an art gallery
- B. At a trade show
- C. At a shopping mall
- D. At a sporting event
- A. Opening hours
- B. A location
- C. An entry fee
- D. A policy
- A. A discount coupon
- B. A parking pass
- C. A lost item
- D. A map
74. Who most likely are the listeners?
- A. Students
- B. Professional athletes
- C. Business investors
- D. News reporters
- A. To indicate that she is well qualified for a role
- B. To express appreciation for her employer
- C. To correct some inaccurate information
- D. To give a reason for a change in profession
- A. To make a suggestion
- B. To request a booklet
- C. To provide a definition
- D. To ask a question
77. What industry does the speaker work in?
- A. Technology
- B. Travel
- C. Agriculture
- D. Food service
- A. Knowledge of specialized software
- B. An understanding of consumer trends
- C. Customer-service training
- D. Team-building skills
- A. He thinks the listener deserves a promotion.
- B. He would like to hire the listener.
- C. A company would not be good to work for.
- D. A salary offer is too low.
80. What is the news segment about?
- A. The restoration of historic ships
- B. The distribution of goods
- C. A shortage of city housing
- D. The construction of a new port
- A. Storage space is not affordable.
- B. Trained workers are difficult to find.
- C. There is a shortage of supplies.
- D. Poor road conditions are causing delays.
- A. A real estate agent
- B. A city official
- C. A business owner
- D. An accountant
83. What is the focus of the workshop?
- A. Flower arranging
- B. Photography
- C. Painting
- D. Creative writing
- A. A museum membership
- B. A potted plant
- C. Some supplies
- D. A meal
- A. The listeners will sign some forms.
- B. The listeners will introduce themselves.
- C. The speaker will give a demonstration.
- D. The speaker will lead a tour.
86. What service does the company provide?
- A. Legal
- B. Architectural
- C. Graphic design
- D. Artificial intelligence
- A. A client will visit.
- B. Interviews will be conducted.
- C. An office will close early.
- D. Bonuses will be announced.
- A. She will be providing her business card.
- B. She does not want employees to be late.
- C. She expects workstations to be clean.
- D. She is unsatisfied with some potential job candidates.
89. Where do the listeners most likely work?
- A. At a hospital
- B. At a factory
- C. At a bank
- D. At an auto repair shop
- A. A journalist
- B. A safety inspector
- C. A politician
- D. A repair person
- A. A large order was placed.
- B. Several employees are on vacation.
- C. A task will take longer than usual.
- D. An inspection will be conducted in the afternoon.
92. Why is the speaker calling?
- A. To ask the listener to donate to a charity
- B. To offer the listener a job
- C. To explain a publishing delay
- D. To request an interview for an article
- A. She read one of his books.
- B. She attended a workshop he led.
- C. She saw his comment on a social media post.
- D. She watched a documentary about his work.
- A. Print and sign a contract
- B. Send some information
- C. Reserve a meeting room
- D. Contact a talent agent

95. What type of service is being advertised?
- A. Recycling
- B. Transportation
- C. Grocery delivery
- D. Exercise classes
- A. By entering payment information
- B. By placing a phone call
- C. By visiting a community center
- D. By using a mobile application
- A. Area 1
- B. Area 2
- C. Area 3
- D. Area 4

98. What event is the speaker mainly discussing?
- A. An archaeology festival
- B. A museum opening
- C. A gardening fair
- D. An outdoor concert
- A. In The Rose Garden
- B. In Maple Courtyard
- C. In Tanry Park
- D. In Riverside Nature Preserve
- A. Arriving early
- B. Walking
- C. Volunteering
- D. Bringing a jacket
