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 is the purpose of the man's call?
- A. To question a charge on a bill
- B. To inquire about a job opening
- C. To purchase a membership
- D. To cancel a reservation
- A. Equipment rentals
- B. Spa treatments
- C. Personalized training sessions
- D. Nutrition consultations
- A. Some referral letters
- B. Some contact information
- C. A copy of a receipt
- D. A discount code
35. Who most likely is the man?
- A. A business client
- B. A board member
- C. A potential investor
- D. A new employee
- A. Assembly-line schedules
- B. Budgeting strategies
- C. Manufacturing regulations
- D. Sourcing considerations
- A. A database review
- B. A cleanliness test
- C. An attendance check
- D. A uniform inspection
38. According to the man, what is the human resources department concerned about?
- A. Lack of interest in a newsletter
- B. Employee compliance with a policy
- C. A shortage of qualified applicants
- D. Inadequate training materials
- A. Sales
- B. Shipping
- C. Legal
- D. Graphic design
- A. Reassign a task
- B. Publish a news report
- C. Move a project deadline
- D. Repair a link on a Web site
41. What are the speakers mainly discussing?
- A. A future business trip
- B. An upcoming workshop
- C. A job opportunity
- D. A new employee's progress
- A. Difficulty speaking in public
- B. Missing an appointment
- C. A lack of experience
- D. A negative performance review
- A. Update her résumé
- B. Speak to a colleague
- C. Review a budget
- D. Register for a training program
What have the speakers been working on?
- A. An advertising campaign
- B. A software update
- C. An office renovation
- D. A training course
- A. To praise a planning decision
- B. To give directions
- C. To reject an offer
- D. To show concern about parking
- A. A schedule
- B. A photograph
- C. A map
- D. A menu
47. Who most likely is the man?
- A. A salesperson
- B. A journalist
- C. A company intern
- D. A safety inspector
- A. To decrease material waste
- B. To open additional facilities
- C. To improve employee morale
- D. To acquire international contracts
- A. Some funding will become available.
- B. A fashion line will be popular.
- C. A process will be widely adopted.
- D. Export fees will be reduced.
50. Which department are the speakers most likely hiring for?
- A. Product Development
- B. Technical Support
- C. Public Relations
- D. Graphic Design
- A. He lives too far from headquarters.
- B. He might have limited availability.
- C. He cannot provide any references.
- D. He does not have relevant experience.
- A. Scheduling a press conference
- B. Canceling a training session
- C. Making a lunch reservation
- D. Postponing a phone call
53. What is the conversation mainly about?
- A. A holiday gathering
- B. A community festival
- C. An art gallery opening
- D. A fashion design show
- A. To recommend budgeting carefully
- B. To offer reassurance
- C. To praise the work her team did
- D. To question a decision
- A. Contact a colleague
- B. Drive to a bank
- C. Retrieve items from a vehicle
- D. Take the man to an event venue
56. What is unique about the woman's cookbook recipes?
- A. They are inspired by the woman's university friends.
- B. They are intended for large holiday celebrations.
- C. They are collected from places the woman has traveled to.
- D. They add unusual ingredients to traditional dishes.
- A. Accounting
- B. Biology
- C. History
- D. Computer science
- A. They appear in multiple languages.
- B. They explain how to measure ingredients.
- C. They list alternative cooking methods.
- D. They include color photographs.
59. Which industry do the speakers work in?
- A. Pharmaceuticals
- B. Technology
- C. Construction
- D. Agriculture
- A. Planning a hiring process
- B. Leading a discussion
- C. Conducting a tour
- D. Inspecting a renovation project
- A. Write a review
- B. Download a mobile application
- C. Consult a manager
- D. Print some documents

62. What problem does the woman mention?
- A. Low attendance
- B. High maintenance costs
- C. Few trained staff
- D. Poor customer service
- A. Monday
- B. Tuesday
- C. Wednesday
- D. Thursday
- A. Some posters have been distributed.
- B. A schedule has been printed.
- C. Some repairs have been completed.
- D. A park map has been updated.

65. Where most likely is the gift shop?
- A. At an airport
- B. At a sports stadium
- C. At a museum
- D. At a concert hall
- A. $35
- B. $18
- C. $25
- D. $12
- A. Visiting a Web site
- B. Registering for a class
- C. Printing some tickets
- D. Becoming a member

68. Look at the graphic. Where does the woman want to install a fence?
- A. In location 1
- B. In location 2
- C. In location 3
- D. In location 4
- A. By posting a review on social media
- B. By paying half the cost in advance
- C. By enrolling in a loyalty program
- D. By referring a friend
- A. To obtain a signature
- B. To deliver some materials
- C. To take some photographs
- D. To take some measurements
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. What is the focus of the tour?
- A. Rock formations
- B. Wildlife species
- C. Bridges
- D. Buildings
- A. Personalized merchandise
- B. Professional photography
- C. Meals made to order
- D. Recorded audio guides
- A. Go to their seats
- B. Present their tickets
- C. Put on their name tags
- D. Store their belongings
74. According to the speaker, what is the business launching?
- A. A rewards program
- B. A recycling program
- C. A new logo
- D. A delivery service
- A. A coupon
- B. A receipt
- C. A piece of identification
- D. A signed enrollment form
- A. For some floor repairs
- B. For a national holiday
- C. For a training exercise
- D. For an equipment installation
77. What is the speaker reporting on?
- A. A store opening
- B. A celebrity visit
- C. A traffic delay
- D. A sports tournament
- A. A fallen tree
- B. A broken piece of equipment
- C. A permitting process
- D. A parking lot closure
- A. A landscaper
- B. A photographer
- C. An athlete
- D. A road maintenance worker
80. Where does the speaker work?
- A. At a print shop
- B. At a social media company
- C. At an electronics store
- D. At a community center
- A. He misunderstood the timeline for a task.
- B. Some technical assistance is needed.
- C. It is too late to make a change.
- D. An immediate answer is required.
- A. A client will visit.
- B. An interview will take place.
- C. A shipment will arrive.
- D. A staff meeting will be held.
83. What is the focus of a project?
- A. Analyzing survey results
- B. Documenting operating procedures
- C. Reducing technology expenses
- D. Recruiting qualified staff
- A. Aviation
- B. Forestry management
- C. Real estate
- D. Health care
- A. Workplace policies
- B. Budget proposals
- C. Definitions of technical terms
- D. Work assignments
86. What does the speaker's company develop?
- A. Recipes
- B. Medical devices
- C. Educational software
- D. Web sites
- A. To finalize some relocation plans
- B. To go over professional certifications
- C. To confirm project deadlines
- D. To prepare for some product demonstrations
- A. To complain about some noise
- B. To suggest an alternative
- C. To highlight an accomplishment
- D. To clarify a misunderstanding
89. What kind of service is being advertised?
- A. Career training
- B. Financial planning
- C. Language translation
- D. Home inspection
- A. Its employees work remotely.
- B. Its services are free of charge.
- C. Its services are guaranteed.
- D. It operates worldwide.
- A. To download a brochure
- B. To complete a survey
- C. To find a nearby location
- D. To schedule an appointment
92. Who are the listeners?
- A. Shareholders
- B. Customers
- C. Employees
- D. Journalists
- A. A corporate office was relocated.
- B. An advertising campaign was launched.
- C. A business partnership was formed.
- D. A new executive director was hired.
- A. To express disappointment
- B. To warn against reaching a conclusion too soon
- C. To offer an excuse for missing an important deadline
- D. To suggest that a budget be revised

95. Who most likely is the speaker?
- A. A news reporter
- B. A garage attendant
- C. An engineer
- D. A city official
- A. $22
- B. $24
- C. $10
- D. Free
- A. A marketing proposal
- B. A revenue report
- C. Survey results
- D. Some construction plans

98. Look at the graphic. What is the destination of the affected flight?
- A. Austin
- B. Los Angeles
- C. Detroit
- D. New Orleans
- A. Seat assignments
- B. Airport maps
- C. Food vouchers
- D. Hotel recommendations
- A. Complimentary Internet access
- B. Boarding procedures
- C. Automatic text notifications
- D. Luggage size restrictions
