TEST 3

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) or (C). The conversations will be not
printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.

32. Why did the woman visit the shop? 38. What are the speakers mainly discussing?
(A) To upgrade her insurance (A) A printer malfunction
(B) To have a tool repaired (B) A magazine article
(C) To rent some equipment (C) An upcoming publication
(D) To enroll in some classes (D) A textbook author

33. What problem does the man mention? 39. What is the problem?
(A) A period is longer than requested. (A) Some content was printed incorrectly.
(B) A product is currently out of stock. (B) Some data in a graph is inaccurate.
(C) An event has been postponed. (C) Some pages are missing from a book.
(D) A price has been increased. (D) Some materials were not printed on
schedule.
34. What will the man probably do next?
(A) Explain a lesson schedule 40. What will the woman probably do next?
(B) Process a fee payment (A) Call a manager
(C) Provide some insurance forms (B) Make some revisions
(D) Examine an identification card (C) Review a process
(D) Visit another company

35. What is being launched? 41. Why is the man calling?

(A) A trade magazine (A) To explain an issue
(B) A company Website (B) To discuss preparation
(C) A clothing collection (C) To request handouts
(D) An electronic device (D) To get a quotation

36. What most likely is the man’s occupation? 42. What problem does the woman mention?
(A) Professional writer (A) A budget is too tight.
(B) Corporate administrator (B) A payment was not made.
(C) Public relations specialist (C) A concert must be postponed.
(D) Event planner (D) A band has other plans.

37. According to the man, what does Emily Scott 43. What does the man recommend?
plan to do? (A) Canceling an event
(A) Publish an article (B) Contacting another group
(B) Try out a product (C) Inviting fewer guests
(C) Attend a future launch (D) Finding a different venue
(D) Review a Website

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44. What caused the woman to be late? 50. Why are the men at the store?
(A) An extended meeting (A) To return a defective item
(B) Road congestion (B) To purchase a gift
(C) Inclement weather (C) To publicize a festival
(D) An automobile accident (D) To apply for a position

45. Why does the woman drive to work? 51. What hobby is mentioned?
(A) She carpools with other coworkers. (A) Hiking
(B) She commutes from a different town. (B) Swimming
(C) She does not like walking in cold weather. (C) Skiing
(D) She does not like riding public (D) Cycling
transportation.
52. What does the woman recommend?
46. What does the man say he will do for the (A) Finalizing a schedule
woman? (B) Consulting a return policy
(A) Give her a map (C) Getting a membership
(B) Drive her to the office (D) Downloading a map
(C) Send her a link
(D) Meet her at a station

47. Why is the woman calling? 53. Why are the speakers traveling?
(A) To check an event data (A) To attend a conference
(B) To cancel a reservation (B) To train some employees
(C) To request a ticket refund (C) To meet a client
(D) To inquire about a discount (D) To open a new business location

48. What does the man suggest the woman do? 54. What does the man say he will do during
(A) Attend an exhibit the flight?
(B) Download a brochure (A) Update a travel itinerary
(C) Contact another employee (B) Edit some presentation slides
(D) Submit some online forms. (C) Proofread a contract
(D) Review some resumes
49. Why does the man say, “If you’d like”?
(A) To confirm an invitation 55. What will the speakers most likely do when
(B) To make an offer they land?
(C) To suggest an alternative (A) Check in to a hotel
(D) To provide a solution (B) Eat at a restaurant
(C) Board another flight
(D) Go to an office building

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56. Where most likely are the speakers?
(A) In a computer store
(B) In a recording studio
(C) In a medical clinic
(D) In an electrical supply shop

57. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

(A) A work schedule
(B) A recent illness
(C) Some pricing options
(D) Some maintenance problems

58. What does the woman say the men should

do?
(A) Contact a manager
(B) Complete a form
(C) Pay a bill
(D) Provide some identification

62. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

59. What type of business do the speakers (A) An inspection of a facility
most likely operate? (B) Transportation of some parts
(A) A cooking school (C) A revised government policy
(B) A kitchen supply store (D) Some upcoming road construction
(C) A dairy farm
(D) A specialty bakery 63. What does the man say he will do
tomorrow?
60. How does the woman want to reduce (A) Calculate a distance
expenses? (B) Adjust a budget
(A) By relocating a business (C) Talk to local officials
(B) By shortening operating hours (D) Print a permit
(C) By using local suppliers
(D) By purchasing in bulk 64. Look at the graphic. According to the
speakers, what will be shipped next?
61. What is the man concerned about? (A) The engine case
(A) A change may affect product quality. (B) The tower
(B) A new recipe has not been successful. (C) The foundation
(C) An ingredient is no longer being sold. (D) The blades
(D) A competing business is expanding.

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clients?
(A) Their flight was delayed.
(B) Their contract has not been signed.
(C) They prefer to try a seafood restaurant.
(D) They want to visit museums.
65. What event are the speakers preparing for?
(A) A professional conference 69. What does the man suggest doing?
(B) A political debate (A) Updating an event calendar
(C) An awards ceremony (B) Trying some local food
(D) A musical concert (C) Taking a bus tour
(D) Making reservations
66. What was the man asked to do?
(A) Collect tickets 70. Look at the graphic. Which location will the
(B) Leave empty rows near the stage speakers go to?
(C) Set up some extra equipment (A) 65 Elm St.
(D) Pass out programs (B) 2 Peach St.
(C) 41 Ames Ave.
67. Look at the graphic. Where will the man (D) 7 Edson Rd
most likely be working during the event?
(A) At Position 1
(B) At Position 2
(C) At Position 3
(D) At Position 4

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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

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This is the end of the Listening test. Turn to Part 5 in your Test book

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READING TEST

In the Reading test, you will read a variety of texts and answer several different types of reading
comprehension questions. The entire Reading test will last 75 minutes. There are three parts, and
directions are given for each part. You are encouraged to answer as many questions as possible
within the time allowed.

You must mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Do not write your answers in your
test book.

Part 5

Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices are
given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark the
letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

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Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word, phrase, or sentence is missing in parts of each
text. Four answer choices for each question are given below the text. Select the best answer to
complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

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PART 7

Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper
articles, e-mails, and instant messages. Each text or set of texts is followed by several
questions. Select the best answer for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on
your answer sheet.

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Question 162 - 164 refer to the following e-mail.

164. In which of the positions marked [1], [2],

[3], and [4] does the following sentence
best belong?
(A) [1]
(B) [2]
(C) [3]
(D) [4]

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Stop! This is the end of the test. If you finish before time is called, you may
go back to Parts 5, 6, and 7 and check your work.

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