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. What complaint does the man make?
- A. A room is too small.
- B. A noise is distracting.
- C. Some software is slow.
- D. A printer is broken.
- A. Change her chair
- B. Borrow a computer laptop
- C. Contact the help desk
- D. Work from home
- A. A team lunch
- B. A training session
- C. A project deadline
- D. A policy change
What most likely is the man's occupation?
- A. Server
- B. Chef
- C. Farmer
- D. Food critic
- A. The design of a menu
- B. The business hours of a restaurant
- C. The flavor of a dish
- D. The color of some tablecloths
- A. To inquire about a job
- B. To consult a colleague
- C. To change a delivery date
- D. To ask about a cost
Where do the speakers most likely work?
- A. At a hospital
- B. At a law firm
- C. At an accounting company
- D. At a publishing headquarters
- A. A newsletter subscription
- B. A parking pass
- C. Budget data
- D. Staff biographies
- A. Call a coworker
- B. Ask for an extension
- C. Send out a survey
- D. Request overtime hours
What type of business is the man calling?
- A. A shoe company
- B. A marketing agency
- C. A shipping company
- D. A tailor shop
- A. Contact a different business
- B. Exchange some merchandise
- C. Write an online review
- D. Download a catalog
- A. Some design images
- B. A sales receipt
- C. Some delivery options
- D. A Web site link
What is the woman's area of expertise?
- A. Music
- B. Biology
- C. History
- D. Mathematics
- A. A recruiter for universities
- B. A curator for museums
- C. A consultant for film studios
- D. An editor for publishing companies
- A. Promote her new book
- B. Audition for a movie
- C. Teach a seminar
- D. Visit another country
What are the speakers preparing for in June?
- A. A company merger
- B. A fund-raising event
- C. An industry convention
- D. A product launch
- A. She has been promoted to manager.
- B. She will have networking opportunities.
- C. An advertising campaign was successful.
- D. An article about the company is positive.
- A. Bringing business cards
- B. Compiling a guest list
- C. Reviewing a contract
- D. Submitting receipts
Who most likely are the speakers?
- A. Tour guides
- B. Hotel managers
- C. Marine biologists
- D. Business owners
- A. Confirm a reservation
- B. Create a logo
- C. Print some documents
- D. Review some résumés
- A. A seasonal sale
- B. A trade show
- C. A community fair
- D. A company picnic
Where is the conversation taking place?
- A. At a bus station
- B. At a city museum
- C. At a state park
- D. At a sports stadium
- A. She is late for an appointment.
- B. She does not have a credit card.
- C. She did not reserve tickets.
- D. She is unfamiliar with a location.
- A. To correct some information
- B. To offer a possible solution
- C. To suggest a payment option
- D. To point out a place to park
What are the speakers attending?
- A. A property inspection
- B. A contract signing
- C. A building demolition
- D. A grand opening
- A. Using the latest technology
- B. Improving safety policies
- C. Keeping expenses within budget
- D. Investing in a community
- A. Distributing some handouts
- B. Posing for a photograph
- C. Enlarging some drawings
- D. Scheduling an interview with a reporter
Where does the man most likely work?
- A. At a garden center
- B. At a restaurant
- C. At a furniture store
- D. At a hardware store
- A. She read about it in the newspaper.
- B. She heard an announcement on the radio.
- C. She received a coupon in the mail.
- D. She saw an advertisement on TV.
- A. To offer reassurance
- B. To make a complaint
- C. To explain a decision
- D. To correct a misunderstanding

62. Who are the speakers?
- A. Interns
- B. Researchers
- C. Maintenance staff
- D. Inspectors
- A. To review waste disposal instructions
- B. To learn how to clean some equipment
- C. To check which chemicals to use
- D. To determine which protective clothing to wear
- A. On Monday
- B. On Tuesday
- C. On Wednesday
- D. On Thursday

65. Why does the man want to make a decision quickly?
- A. A busy season is approaching.
- B. A team is starting another project.
- C. A client has changed a deadline.
- D. A permit must be renewed.
- A. Design 1
- B. Design 2
- C. Design 3
- D. Design 4
- A. A trade show
- B. A focus group
- C. A store opening
- D. A safety inspection

68. What does the woman ask about?
- A. Leasing some land
- B. Offering workshops
- C. Opening a farm stand
- D. Replacing some equipment
- A. Spring
- B. Early summer
- C. Late summer
- D. Fall
- A. Check an inventory
- B. Select some seeds
- C. Get an estimate
- D. Reach out to customers
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. Why does the speaker thank the listeners?
- A. For responding to an employee survey
- B. For arriving early for a shift
- C. For agreeing to work overtime
- D. For planning a holiday party
- A. At an appliance store
- B. At a hotel
- C. At a factory
- D. At a hospital
- A. Give a demonstration
- B. Distribute some documents
- C. Authorize a purchase
- D. Conduct some interviews
74. What does the speaker compliment the listeners on?
- A. Decorating an auditorium
- B. Learning new dance steps
- C. Selling tickets for a performance
- D. Winning a competition
- A. Getting some rest
- B. Drinking lots of water
- C. Opening a window
- D. Scheduling an additional performance
- A. Payroll
- B. Marketing
- C. Lighting
- D. Costumes
77. Who most likely are the listeners?
- A. Musicians
- B. Actors
- C. A television production team
- D. Software technicians
- A. An article was published.
- B. A renovation was completed.
- C. A budget was approved.
- D. Some equipment was replaced.
- A. Pose for photographs
- B. Tune some instruments
- C. Interview a celebrity
- D. Take a break
80. What is the purpose of the talk?
- A. To welcome new employees
- B. To explain a new policy
- C. To celebrate a team's achievements
- D. To share customer feedback
- A. Sign a document
- B. Watch a video
- C. Meet with some customers
- D. Plan an event
- A. To express surprise
- B. To offer a recommendation
- C. To make an excuse
- D. To show disappointment
83. What does the speaker say Bruxton is known for?
- A. Its architectural landmarks
- B. Its archaeological significance
- C. Its connections to a renowned artist
- D. Its collection of botanical gardens
- A. Present their tickets to the conductor
- B. Move to a car ahead of theirs
- C. Store heavy luggage in another car
- D. Refrain from talking on mobile phones
- A. A staff change will take place.
- B. An express train needs to pass.
- C. Maintenance work is being done.
- D. Weather conditions require caution.
86. What industry does the speaker most likely work in?
- A. Landscape design
- B. Architecture
- C. Agriculture
- D. Corporate catering
- A. She agrees with a choice.
- B. She needs volunteers to help.
- C. Water costs have increased.
- D. A design plan should be changed.
- A. Supply lists
- B. Photographs
- C. Vacation dates
- D. Travel recommendations
89. What is the broadcast mainly about?
- A. A new company owner
- B. A business partnership
- C. Some store closings
- D. A product rebranding
- A. Introducing a new product line
- B. Becoming more environmentally friendly
- C. Launching a social media campaign
- D. Expanding a customer base
- A. Renovate some of its stores
- B. Display beachwear
- C. Host a grand opening event
- D. Distribute a customer survey
92. What is the purpose of the meeting?
- A. To propose increasing an advertising budget
- B. To announce a company merger
- C. To discuss ways to improve a business
- D. To recommend developing new products
- A. To offer to form a committee
- B. To support a proposal
- C. To congratulate award winners
- D. To suggest joining an organization
- A. Advertising on social media
- B. Hiring additional employees
- C. Finalizing a production schedule
- D. Offering a discount to new customers

95. What happened last fall?
- A. An electric train line was added.
- B. A construction project was interrupted.
- C. Some computer systems were upgraded.
- D. Some city funding was approved.
- A. Permits
- B. Transportation
- C. Parks
- D. Housing
- A. Bradley Heights
- B. Rosewood
- C. Centerville
- D. Lakeview

98. What does the speaker say she enjoyed seeing while she was in Boston?
- A. An art exhibit
- B. A sports event
- C. A holiday parade
- D. A rock concert
- A. An interior decorator
- B. A shop owner
- C. A journalist
- D. A painter
- A. Fringed tulips
- B. Triumph tulips
- C. Double early tulips
- D. Parrot tulips
