VERSANT TEST 31

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Please put on your headset as shown in the picture. Put the microphone near your mouth. Do not remove your
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your volume at a level that you can hear clearly
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This is a microphone test, please read the numbers in the active

box aloud
“one two three four”

Speaking tips
It is important to speak naturally during the test
Here are some tips:
 speak at a normal speed like you would during a conversation
 speak like you are talking to a person on the phone. There is no need to speak too carefully or slowly
 speak at a normal volume not too loud or too soft
When you are ready, click “next”
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Part A: Repeat
Please repeat each sentence that you hear
For example:
A voice says
“leave town on the next train”
and you say
“leave town on the next train”
1. We hope to sell a lot in japan
2. start my new job next week
3. Hire him immediately
4. Have you had breakfast yet?
5. Where is the exit located?
6. In this area agriculture is a major industry
7. He wanted to know if the price included breakfast
8. That model is currently out of stock
9. I don't think i'll be able to get away before seven tonight
10. I've come to realize that we need to change our methods
11. Bring your resume and a list of references to the meeting
12. It should take six months to complete construction of the new office

13. As a matter of policy representatives may not give their names to customers
14. Please join us next spring for our annual conference in New York city
15. We've made special reservations for our new international clients
16. They're trying to fix the problem but so far they've had no luck

Part B: Sentence builds

Now please rearrange the word groups into a sentence
For example:
A voice says
“was reading, my mother, her favorite magazine”
and you say
“my mother was reading her favorite magazine”
1.
staying here
how long
are you
how long are you staying here
2.
my old friends
to visit
i decided
i decided to visit my old friends
3.
looking forward
we are
to the new cinema
we are looking forward to the new cinema
4.
some old friends
to see
we're going
we are going to see some old trains
5.
that building
internet access
has limited
that building has limited internet
6.
access
the phone number
you enter
press one before
press one before you enter the phone number
7.
available later today
the new training
schedule will be
the new training schedule will be available later today
8.
than expected
lasted longer
our meeting
our meeting lasted longer than expected

Part C: Conversations
You will hear a conversation between two people followed by a question. Give a short simple answer to the
question
For example:
You hear
“Speaker 1: Lucy, can you come to the office early tomorrow?
Speaker 2: Sure, what time?
Speaker 1: 7:30 would be great
When you hear
“What will Lucy have to do tomorrow morning?”
You say
“go to the office early”
or
“she will go to the office of 7:30”

1.
Speaker 1: Can i get you something to drink?
Speaker 2: A cup of coffee would be wonderful
Speaker 1: Okay, I'll be right back
What does the man want to drink?
 The man wants to drink a cup of coffee

2.
Speaker 1: Where are my glasses?
Speaker 2: I think they're on the table
Speaker 1: Oh, right thank you
Where are the woman's glasses?
 The woman glances are on the table

3.
Speaker 1: Excuse me can i have a glass of water
Speaker 2: Yes, just a minute
Speaker 1: Thank you
What does the man want?
 The man wants a glass of water
4.
Speaker 1: Are you from London?
Speaker 2: No, but my family lives there
Speaker 1: It's so much bigger than Sydney
Where does the woman’s family live there?
 the woman’s family lives in London.

5.
Speaker 1: How can you listen to music when you're studying?
Speaker 2: It helps me work better
Speaker 1: I need complete silence
What helps the man work better
 listening to music will help him to work better

6.
Speaker 1: I’m going to change my flight reservation
Speaker 2: Why is that?
Speaker 1: I need to leave a day later.
What does the woman need to change?
 She needs to change her flight reservation

7.
Speaker 1: I can't find the salt anywhere
Speaker 2: It should be next to the honey on the second shelf
Speaker 1: Found it, thanks.
What was the man looking for?
 The man looking for the salt.

8.
Speaker 1: What should I bring to your house?
Speaker 2: You bring some tomatoes for the salad
Speaker 1: Sure, how many do you need?
What will the woman bring?
 The woman will bring tomatoes for the salad

9.
Speaker 1: Let's meet in front of the library on Friday
Speaker 2: Sounds good. What time?
Speaker 1: At two o'clock
Where will they meet on Friday?
 They will meet in front of the library on Friday

10.
Speaker 1: How does someone go about getting a certificate?
Speaker 2: They have to pass the test
Speaker 1: When can i sign up for the test?
What do people who pass the test get?
 The people get certificate by passing the test

11.
Speaker 1: It's quiet here today, isn't it?
Speaker 2: It is the neighbours are out of town
Speaker 1: Oh, that explains it
Why is it quiet?
 Because the neighbours are out of town

12.
Speaker 1: Do you like the color of this shirt?
Speaker 2: I'm okay with that actually it's the fabric i'm not crazy about
Speaker 1: Yes, i see what you mean let's look at some other ones
What does the man not like about the shirt?
 the man does not like the color of the shirt

Part D: Sentence completion

Please type one word that best fits the meaning of the sentence. Type only one word you will have 25 seconds
for each sentence. Click “next” when you are finished
1. You’re driving too…. You should slow down
 fast
2. She was awarded a promotion based in her excellent…on the job
 performance
3. The city can be divided into two parts. The outer sections are…new, while the historical city center is
rather old, indeed
 KHONG CO DAP AN
4. Let’s…tomorrow’s presentation until next week. I’m just busy to prepare for it right now
 postpone
5. I don’t have my credit card. I must have…it at home.
 kept
6. When traveling in a foreign country, you should always carry your passport or some form of…
 identity card
7. I’m not sure I can come tomorrow. I’ll have to…my schedule
 change
8. If you want a hard- working and dependable employee, I highly… that you hire him.
 recommend
9. Some people wear…to help them see better.
 glasses
10. It looks like this document has been edited already – is this the final…?
 copy
11. Before you drive over the bridge you have to pay the, you have to pay thee… tax at the booth
 Tax
12. Don’t forget to…for a receipt when you pay
 ask
13. An increasing… of businesses have recently shut down due to the economic turndown
 number
14. Over three hundred people…the store’s grand opening
 witnessed
15. I had to take out a…from the bank to cover the cost of replacing the roof of my house
  loan
16. …making one last modification to the layout, the newsletter was ready to be sent out
 After
17. I know you love traveling abroad. Would you be…in a position in our overseas office
 able
18. The department is responsible for the mistake so they will have to… the cost of the failure themselves.
 pay

Part E: Dictation
Please type each sentence exactly as you hear it. You will have 25 seconds for each sentence. Pay attention to
spelling and punctuation, click next when you are finished. After 25 seconds your work will be saved
automatically.
For example:
When you hear
“Can you work on Monday”
You type
“Can you work on Monday”
1. The company may have to relocate
2. The heating system was just repaired
3. I wish we didn't have to work that night
4. I don't have any information
5. our sister company was established quite some time ago
6. please spell check all reports before turning them in
7. the company has grown too large over the past few years
8. I eat there every night
9. Where are the pens we used to write on the board
10. Please note that our phone and fax numbers will remain the same
11. I like to visit my parents on the weekends
12. Today's workshop will take place a little earlier than we thought
13. I think i'll buy this hat too
14. Having a pet can reduce stress

Part F: Passage reconstruction

You will have 30 seconds to read a paragraph after 30 seconds. The paragraph will disappear from the screen.
Then, you will have 90 seconds to reconstruct the paragraph. Show that you understood the passage by rewriting
it in your own words. Your answer will be scored for clear and accurate content, not word for word
memorization. After 90 seconds your work will be saved automatically
For example: You read the text for 30 seconds. Then, the text disappears next you reconstruct the paragraph
using your own words. You have 90 seconds.

Paragraph 1:
I received a couple of good articles about how to be productive everyday at work. I think you will find them
useful. These were forwarded by our New York branch. Click on the link below to view the articles. You might
learn something new.

Paragraph 2:
After working for thirty years as a salesperson, James decided to retire. The first few weeks of his retired life
were fine. He relaxed and spent a lot of time reading. After a month, he started to get bored. He decided to
volunteer at the local animal rescue center. He loved working with the animals and was glad to have a scheduled
activity to do each day.

Optional questions
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