LISTENING TEST - 009

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 I
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 (B), “They are looking at the document,” is the best description of the picture, so you
should select answer (B) and mark it on your answer sheet.

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PART II
DIRECTIONS: You will hear a question or statement and three responses spoken in English.
They will be spoken only one time and will not be printed in your test book. Select the best
response to the question or statement and mark the letter (A), (B), or (C) on the answer sheet.

7. Mark the answer on your answer sheet. 20. Mark the answer on your answer sheet.

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PART III
DIRECTIONS: You will hear some conversations between two 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. How do the speakers know each other?

(A) They met through a friend.
(B) They take a class together.
(C) They live in the same apartment complex.
(D) They work at the same company.
33. What does the woman suggest that the man do?
(A) Introduce himself to his co-workers
(B) Wear a work uniform
(C) Learn how to make a list of goods
(D) Have a house-warming party
34. What does the man need to do first?
(A) Change his clothes
(B) Attach a name tag
(C) Contact a warehouse supervisor
(D) Read an employee handbook

35. Why is the man calling?

(A) He forgot a document password.
(B) He needs an important document.
(C) He wants to apply for a job.
(D) His computer is not working.
36. When will the woman leave work?
(A) 4:00 P.M.
(B) 5:00 P.M.
(C) 6:00 P.M.
(D) 7:00 P.M.
37. What does the woman suggest the man do?
(A) Extend a warranty
(B) Come to work early tomorrow
(C) Participate in a survey
(D) Check his e-mail

38. Where does the woman work?

(A) At a restaurant
(B) At a university
(C) At a movie theater
(D) At a hotel
39. Why are the tables and chairs currently unavailable?
(A) A shipment has not arrived.
(B) The woman didn't permit their use.
(C) Other people are using them.
(D) The storage room is locked.

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40. What does the man clarify?
(A) The expected number of guests
(B) The location of stored supplies
(C) The starting time of an event
(D) The necessary documents

41. Who bought the new computer?

(A) The man
(B) The woman
(C) The man and the woman together
(D) Their employer
42. Why is the man pleased with the computer?
(A) It fits his briefcase.
(B) It is much nicer than his old computer.
(C) He didn’t have to pay for it.
(D) It’s his first computer.
43. How does the woman feel about the computer?
(A) She is looking forward to getting one.
(B) She thinks it looks heavy.
(C) She doesn’t like laptop computers.
(D) She doesn’t think the man deserves it.

44. Where has the woman been?

(A) In Asia
(B) In the office all week
(C) At the conference all week
(D) At home
45. What does the man recommend the woman do?
(A) Start a new project, then check the files
(B) Check the Asian reports immediately
(C) Spend less time out of the office
(D) Attend more meetings
46. What does the woman expect to find in the report?
(A) New proposals
(B) Bad news
(C) A pleasant surprise
(D) Profit figures

47. Where do the man and the woman have to go?

(A) To a lunch appointment
(B) To a meeting
(C) To meet supplier
(D) To a reception
48. Why isn’t the man leaving at the same time as the woman?
(A) He needs to finish reading a letter.
(B) He needs to make some phone calls.
(C) He needs to finish writing a letter.
(D) He is waiting for a letter to arrive.
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49. Why does the woman think their coworkers will be angry?
(A) They dislike the man.
(B) The man will be late again.
(C) They didn’t want the woman to attend.
(D) They have been very irritable recently.

50. What is wrong with the man?

(A) He has lost his job.
(B) He thinks he has the flu.
(C) He wants a raise.
(D) He has a headache.
51. What does the woman imply?
(A) He needs more sleep in order to look good.
(B) He should have stayed at home.
(C) He can recommend a doctor.
(D) He looks better outside of work.
52. Which of the following best describes the situation in the man and the woman’s office?
(A) They have a lot of deadlines approaching.
(B) They are going through a quiet period.
(C) Everyone is off sick.
(D) The office is closed for the holidays.

53. What happened?

(A) The man loaned his car to the woman.
(B) He left his keys in the parking lot.
(C) He gave his keys to the woman.
(D) His keys were stolen.
54. What is the relationship between the man and the woman?
(A) Siblings
(B) Parents
(C) Spouses
(D) Coworkers
55. Why does the man consider himself lucky?
(A) No one tried to take his car.
(B) He wasn’t harmed when his car was stolen.
(C) It gave him an opportunity to get to know the woman.
(D) He has two cars.

56. How does the man feel about the change Cheryl is making?
(A) He hopes she likes her new job.
(B) He thinks she is making a mistake.
(C) He hopes she likes her new apartment.
(D) He thinks she is a good person.
57. What is Cheryl going to do?
(A) She’s going to coordinate conferences.
(B) She’s going to be a wedding planner.
(C) She’s going to take an extended vacation.
(D) She’s going to move to another city.
58. Assuming it is now April, when will Cheryl start at Beckwith and McDougal?
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(A) In two weeks
(B) May 3rd
(C) May 1st
(D) June 1st

59. Where most likely are the speakers?

(A) At an office
(B) At a lawyer's office
(C) At a hardware store
(D) At a local mall
60. What does the man mention about the delivery?
(A) He isn't getting any equipment delivered to the office.
(B) He is getting the small equipment delivered to the office.
(C) He is getting a drill delivered to the office.
(D) He is getting some documents delivered to the office.
61. What does the man say he needs?
(A) An invoice
(B) Some paint
(C) A shovel
(D) Some nails

62. What did the man recently do?

(A) He met with a photographer.
(B) He met with a sales associate.
(C) He met with an interior decorator.
(D) He had lunch.
63. Why does the man want to move the sales desk?
(A) To increase the company's sales
(B) To make it look nicer
(C) To make more room for the woman to work
(D) To give waiting customers more space
64. Look at the graphic. Where will the sales desk be moved to?
(A) Where the help desk is now.
(B) So it is to the right of the entrance.
(C) Where the waiting area is.
(D) They will move the help desk instead.

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65. What did the man say about next week?
(A) There will be an inspection.
(B) Some new computers will arrive.
(C) They will have fire drills.
(D) Someone called in sick.
66. Look at the graphic. What department do the speakers work in?
(A) Human Resources
(B) Accounting
(C) Customer Service
(D) Legal
67. What does the woman suggest they do?
(A) Don't say anything
(B) Print out some extra copies
(C) Speak to their supervisor
(D) Put up a sign

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 68. Where does the man most likely work?
(A) Chemist
(B) Hardware store
(C) Model shop
(D) Medical clinic
69. Look at the graphic. What part is the woman missing?
(A) Decals
(B) Model kit
(C) Snap fit tool
(D) Rubber tires
70. What does the man offer to do?
(A) Deliver it to her
(B) Give her a refund
(C) Cancel the order
(D) Express-post it to her

PART IV
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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71. Where is this announcement taking place?
(A) In a shopping mall
(B) At a public lecture on recycling
(C) In a class on environmental problems
(D) At a staff meeting
72. Where is the container for newspapers?
(A) On the shelves
(B) Near the copy machines
(C) In a box
(D) Beneath the back windows
73. What time of day is this announcement probably being made?
(A) Early in the morning
(B) Just before noon
(C) Around two in the afternoon
(D) At the end of the working day

74. Who are being introduced?

(A) Two research scientists
(B) Two international business people
(C) Two medical doctors
(D) Two travel agents
75. What is remarkable about Marcia Goldsmith?
(A) She achieved success at a young age.
(B) She is an excellent lecturer.
(C) She lived in one place for 10 years.
(D) She is unmarried.
76. What did David Ireland do for three years?
(A) Worked at UCSF Medical Center
(B) Wrote a book on tropical diseases
(C) Lived in West Africa
(D) Worked for the World Health

77. Which one of these is NOT a sponsor of the festival?

(A) Taos Electronics
(B) Taos Communications
(C) Taos Motors
(D) Taos Telecommunications
78. What is new about the Storyteller Theaters?
(A) They now seat 280.
(B) There are now four of them.
(C) They have new film projectors.
(D) They will not be used in the festival.
79. How much does it cost to see one movie?
(A) $4
(B) $50
(C) $5
(D) $6
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80. How long had it rained?
(A) 3 days
(B) 7 days
(C) 2 weeks
(D) A week and a half
81. What advice is given and why?
(A) Shop now because after heavy rains food prices increase.
(B) Keep your hats on because it will rain.
(C) Hold on to your hats because it will be windy.
(D) Keep the skies fresh and clear by driving less.
82. What will the weather be like along the coast today?
(A) Breezy and mild
(B) Sunny and breezy
(C) Sunny with temperatures in the high 70s
(D) Mild temperatures with gusting winds

83. What is the problem?

(A) There are not enough seats available.
(B) There are not enough passengers.
(C) The flight will be delayed for several hours.
(D) Some passengers want an earlier flight
84. What does the airline not want to do?
(A) Bump into passengers
(B) Change the flight time and reprint everyone's tickets
(C) Arbitrarily move passengers to a different flight
(D) Pay people to change flights
85. What does the airline offer?
(A) A later non-stop flight with a better airline
(B) A better class of travel or a free flight
(C) A letter of apology in the future
(D) A later Bight and a free flight coupon.

86. When is it possible to speak to a librarian?

(A) Mondays and Fridays
(B) When the library is open
(C) When you access the library website
(D) On very rare occasions
87. Who should press 6?
(A) Parents
(B) People with hearing problems
(C) People who want to read business magazines
(D) People who can't use the Internet
88. If you want to get information about checking out a video, which number do you select?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4

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89. What position is being advertised?
(A) Legal assistant
(B) Dental assistant
(C) Foreign coordinator
(D) Bank manager
90. What does the man imply when he asks, "Have you seen the criteria for the dental
assistant position?"
(A) He is looking at some forms.
(B) He is asking if Julia is familiar with the requirements.
(C) He needs some extra work done.
(D) He wants to learn more about them.
91. Why does the man want to meet the woman?
(A) To teach him the criteria
(B) To make some changes to his office
(C) To sign the contract
(D) To change the criteria

92. Who most likely is the speaker?

(A) A content developer
(B) A secretary
(C) A store manager
(D) A police officer
93. Why most likely is the speaker calling?
(A) To confirm the size on an order
(B) To request some delivery information
(C) To send an extra gift
(D) To purchase a new set of cards
94. Look at the graphic. Who can give the listener planning advice?
(A) John Trizz
(B) Don Trenton
(C) Shubert Mendez
(D) sally Howie

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95. Look at the graphic. What is the name of the guest's new album?
(A) Valleys of Fire
(B) Step It Up
(C) Tunnel Vision
(D) Talk Down
96. What does the speaker say influences the guest's music?
(A) Getting married
(B) Moving to America
(C) Moving to London
(D) Meeting Joey Denton
97. What will the guest most likely do next?
(A) Move back to his hometown
(B) Get engaged to his girlfriend
(C) Release a new album
(D) Get married to his girlfriend

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98. Look at the graphic. What floor are they on?
(A) 3rd
(B) 4th
(C) 5th
(D) 6th
99. What is the reason for the celebration?
(A) Introducing a new employee
(B) Mr. Jang's birthday
(C) The retirement of Mr. Jang
(D) A wedding anniversary
100. Who is Mr. Hopkins?
(A) Mr. Jang's nephew
(B) A colleague of Mr. Jang
(C) The owner of the company
(D) A waiter

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