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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

Example

Statement (C), “He is sitting on the chair.” is the best description of the picture, so you should select answer (C) and mark it on your answer sheet.

Sample Answer

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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 Where most likely are the speakers?

(A) At a fitness center (B) At a hospital (C) In a meeting room (D) In a park

33 Why did the woman decide to start jogging?

(A) To follow her doctor’s suggestion (B) To relieve stress

(C) To take up a hobby (D) To spend time outdoors

34 What does the man offer to get for the woman?

(A) An exercise routine

36 What does the woman explain about the item?

(A) It has minor defects (B) It is brand new (C) It is unavailable now (D) It has missing parts.

37 What does the woman offer to do?

(A) Lower a price (B) Provide a delivery (C) Perform some repairs (D) Test the item

38 What is the conversation mainly about?

(A) A flight time (B) Missing luggage (C) A hotel service (D) Gate changes

39 What does the man say he will do tomorrow?

(A) Lead a tour (B) Buy some clothes (C) Give a presentation (D) Visit another city

40 What does the woman recommend that the

man do?

(A) Check into a hotel (B) Return at a later time (C) Book a plane ticket

(D) Read about a company policy

41 Where most likely does the woman work?

(A) At a post office (B) At a restaurant (C) At a print shop (D) At a hotel

42 What has changed about an event?

(A) Its ceremony order (B) Its venue

(C) The room type (D) The catering menu

43 What does the woman ask the man to do?

(A) Update his order online (B) Use lighter ink

(C) Book another room

(D) Submit a credit card payment

44 How did the woman find out about the lecture?

(A) By getting an e-mail (B) By receiving an invitation (C) By reading a newspaper (D) By seeing a poster

45 What does one of the men offer to do?

(A) Give the speakers a ride (B) Go early to save seats (C) Check for tickets online

(D) Make a general announcement

46 Why does the woman say, “But it’s in the city

(A) She is worried about the long drive (B) She thinks parking will be limited.

(C) She doesn’t know the neighborhood well (D) She believes the location is convenient.

47 What is the purpose of the man’s visit?

(A) To deliver a package (B) To open a bank account (C) To interview for a job (D) To repair an entrance door

48 What is the man asked to do?

(A) Take a photograph

50 Where does the woman most likely work?

(A) At a radio station

52 What does the man agree to do?

(A) Reserve more seats (B) Visit at a different time (C) See a specialist (D) Pay extra money

53 What has the woman been asked to do?

(A) Print some brochures (B) Make repairs to a printer (C) Set up a coffee maker (D) Sort brochures into piles

54 What does the man mean when he says,

“You’re not alone”?

(A) He submitted his design ideas (B) He has hired the woman an assistant (C) He offers to help the woman.

(D) He agrees with the woman’s opinion.

55 What does the man suggest doing?

(A) Attending a meeting (B) Calling Ms Reeves (C) Proofreading a document (D) Preparing some images

56 What is the woman trying to do?

(A) Purchase some travel tickets (B) Arrange a work schedule (C) Get someone to cover her shift (D) Select a vacation destination

57 Why does the man say, “I’m meeting a new

(A) He thinks a team can meet a goal (B) He wants to get advice from the woman (C) He cannot complete a task today (D) He asks to change a meeting time.

58 When will the woman email the man?

(A) Next Monday

(A) He wanted to avoid rush hour traffic (B) He had another appointment.

(C) He wanted to contact a computer technician (D) He had heard it before

61 What does the man suggest the woman do?

(A) Check a calendar (B) Be a panel member (C) Apply for a new job (D) Book a flight

62 Who most likely is the woman?

(A) A job applicant

(A) Leave some items with the man (B) Take a tour of the building (C) Purchase an art piece (D) Wait in the cafeteria

64 What does the man give the woman?

(A) An entry pass (B) A gallery map (C) An employee name (D) A telephone number

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65 Who most likely is the man?

(A) A caterer (B) A photographer (C) A public speaker (D) A musician

66 Look at the graphic Which site will most likely

have its appointment changed? (A) Cannon Hall

(B) Munson Center (C) Turley Theater (D) Acosta Hotel

67 What does the woman offer to do?

(A) Provide some equipment (B) Contact some clients (C) Find the man an assistant

68 What is the purpose of the call?

(A) To explain an issue (B) To place an order (C) To confirm an address (D) To introduce a service

69 Look at the graphic Which quantity on the

form will be changed?

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 Who is the speaker?

(A) A security guard

73 What does the speaker suggest?

(A) Writing down some notes (B) Bringing warm clothes (C) Staying together as a group (D) Taking many photographs

74 Where is the announcement being made?

(A) At an outdoor concert (B) At a convenience store (C) At a sporting event (D) At a recycling center

75 What are listeners asked to do?

(A) Find their seats (B) Applaud a band (C) Send postcards

(D) Collect recyclable items

76 What can listeners buy at the booth?

(A) Tickets

(B) Souvenir brochures (C) Clothes

(D) Music CDs

77 What is the speaker in charge of doing?

(A) Setting up a display

(C) He wants to order more items (D) He thinks the ad was successful.

79 What will the speaker most likely do next?

(A) Answer the listeners’ questions (B) Pass out product samples (C) Distribute some documents

(D) Introduce an employee from Larosa Inc

80 Who is the message intended for?

(A) A mortgage lender (B) A tenant

(C) A plumber

(D) A real estate agent

81 What does the speaker say about the

82 What does the speaker want to discuss?

(A) A repair estimate (B) A method of promotion (C) A selling price

(D) A construction plan

83 What is the purpose of the call?

(A) To purchase an item

(A) An item has been discontinued (B) A price has gone up.

(C) Some merchandise was damaged (D) A product is out of stock.

85 What does the speaker say she will do?

(A) Call back later (B) Order a different item (C) Email a Web site link (D) Send a catalog

86 What business is the speaker advertising?

(A) A tailor shop (B) A daycare center (C) A beauty shop (D) A fitness center

87 According to the speaker, what do the

customers like about the business? (A) Its state-of-the-art facilities (B) Its casual atmosphere (C) Its customized service (D) Its working hours

88 What will happen next week?

(A) Local celebrities will visit the store (B) Operating hours will be extended (C) All staff members will go on a vacation (D) Free shirts will be given.

89 What is the main topic of the talk?

(A) Staff changes (B) Computer errors (C) Survey results (D) Book prices

90 What did the library add last month?

(A) A book search system (B) A weekly workshop series (C) A new bookshelf

(D) A simplified online catalog

91 What does the speaker ask the employees

(A) Where to install a coffee booth (B) Whom to invite for a guest lecture (C) Which new books to order

(D) How many bookshelves to remove

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92 Why did the speaker arrange the meeting?

(A) To promote a corporation (B) To train new employees (C) To introduce a colleague (D) To discuss policy changes

93 Look at the graphic Which speaker will

probably have the longest presentation? (A) Ms Heasley

(B) Ms Esposito (C) Mr Tsao (D) Mr Frost

94 What will the listeners most likely do next?

(A) See the first presenter (B) Ask the speaker questions (C) Take a vote

(D) Review a handout

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

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95 What has the organization done recently?

(A) Won a festival contest (B) Changed its leadership (C) Recruited more members (D) Held a fundraiser

96 Look at the graphic How much will the

organization pay for a project?

99 What is mentioned about the building?

(A) It has large rooms (B) Its selling price is low (C) It was built recently (D) Its location is popular.

100 Look at the graphic Where does the speaker

want to meet Ms Schneider? (A) At 1795 Thomas Road (B) At 1798 Thomas Road (C) At 1801 Thomas Road (D) At 1804 Thomas Road

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 separated answer sheet Do not write your answers in the 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.

101 Managers should motivate the staff members

of - teams to meet higher performance

102 Tourists can find some inexpensive hotels

- to Allah Valley Airport (A) quick

(B) short (C) brief (D) close

103 The board will review Huilang’s - for

the position of quality control director at the

104 An experienced consultant, Ms Hernandez

has worked - international customers

105 Because of opening new branches, Kendal Inc

expects to employ - sales representatives

106 Todez Fashion Group’s stocks have almost

- in price over the past 6 months (A) exceeded

(B) duplicated (C) doubled (D) seconded

107 The new hybrid truck from JQ Motors runs

much more - than a standard package

108 Parcels which arrive after business hours

should be - to 26 Saint Avenue (A) delivering

(B) deliver (C) delivered (D) delivers

109 Yolo Apparel doesn’t have plans for openings

for now, - the corporation expects to be recruiting at the end of the month.

(A) but (B) once (C) or (D) that

110 To process your claim quickly, please include

your customer identification number on all

111 Orchards in Beringen Town have been

growing more grapes for the past two years, - peaches are more common in the

112 Sales associates have to log in with an ID

and a 5-digit pin - the customer data (A) are accessing

(B) accessible (C) have access (D) to access

113 Presenters are required to speak - so

that every participant in the seminar can

114 Nearly 2,700 residents of Gassville took

part in the opening ceremony for the new stadium honoring - James Watson (A) founds

(B) found (C) founder (D) founded

115 Harrison Duncan has - finished

completing the proposal for the company Web site renovation

(A) soon (B) ever (C) near (D) almost

116 Sydney-based Roland Farms, a health care

product manufacturer, has increased its market share - the Asian-Pacific region (A) next

(B) between (C) except (D) across

117 It is important to show respect for your

business counterparts at a meeting by -

118 Motorcycles produced by ESM Automotive

are more affordable and use - fuel than any previous models

(A) limited (B) less (C) lower (D) little

119 The KR Publishing’s new magazine will

target all junior golfers aged 8 to 18 years

120 - parades scheduled on the weekend,

most of the residents will experience traffic congestion in the area

(A) Even though (B) Otherwise (C) Whereas (D) Due to

121 Because of inclement weather, Friday’s

outdoor movie screenings have been - and rescheduled for next Friday

(A) eliminated (B) implemented (C) postponed (D) prolonged

122 Some major renovations, including additions

to - structures, require approval from the

123 Although admission to the Madison Art

Museum is free of charge, visitors are recommended to - money to the

124 - the number of application forms

received every year, it takes quite a long time to review them

(A) Other than (B) Given (C) Even if (D) Unless

125 In order to avoid a cancellation fee, a

reservation must be cancelled at least 48 hours - the arrival day

(A) in advance of (B) regardless of (C) subsequent to (D) in accordance with

126 When - stains from delicate fabrics, take

extra care because rubbing threads often

127 Participants in the World Forum will discuss

the - of reduced oil prices that could affect both the energy industry and the

129 With the prepaid plans with unlimited data

from ESA Wireless, customers don’t have to - about being surprised by costly data

130 According to the recent statistics, the youth

unemployment rate in Japan is the - on

Date: April 12

From: Frank Martin, Office Manager To: All Staff

Subject: Building improvements

A work crew has been hired to install new flooring throughout the building this weekend, April 15 and 16 The workers - the worn tile flooring that has been giving our office an outdated appearance This is something that has been needed for a long time

The - is expected to take two full days, so we ask that you refrain from coming to the office that weekend It will be much easier for the crew to work without interruptions - Therefore, please remove everything except computer equipment from your desk and place it in a box before you leave work on Friday Our security team will be on-site - the weekend, so your personal belongings will be secure

Thank you for your cooperation.

PART 6

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.

Questions 131-134 refer to the following memo.

131 (A) are being replaced

133 (A) Employees’ desks will be moved to

accommodate the work

(B) You are free to take work files home with

To: Heather Carpenter <h.carpenter@edwinexpress.com> From: Jacqueline Simard <simard_j@smallbe.org> Date: July 6

Subject: Small Business Entrepreneurs

Dear Ms Carpenter,

It was an honor having you as - of the guest speakers at the Conference for Small Business Entrepreneurs last year I have received many positive comments about your talk from those in attendance Your insights into expanding the customer base were extremely helpful

-This fall, we will begin recording a video series for our Web site I’m contacting - speakers to see if they’re interested in participating in this project You would receive compensation for your time as well as exposure to thousands of small business owners The filming will take place from September 4 to October 20 If you are interested, please let me know which - would be best for the film crew to visit you.

Jacqueline Simard

President, Small Business Entrepreneurs

Questions 135-138 refer to the following e-mail.

(C) In fact, I’ve applied those principles to increasing our membership

(D) It is important for customers to share

Marlene Mills 339 Wyatt Street

West Palm Beach, FL 33411 Dear Ms Mills,

At Label Publications, we strive to keep you informed of new magazines that may be of interest to you Since you are a subscriber to Home Decorating Magazine, we believe you may also like DIY Days We have created this magazine in response to the - interest in Do-It-Yourself projects for the home and garden Every - is packed with step-by-step instructions for projects using a variety of skill levels From furniture makeovers to unique storage solutions, you’re sure to find something you love Most of the projects require no special tools - And with our special offer, there’s no better time to give it a try! - you will find a voucher for 25% off a one-year subscription to DIY Days

The Label Publications Staff

Questions 139-142 refer to the following letter.

141 (A) That means it’s easy to get started on

improving your living space

(B) For your safety, be sure to use them cautiously at all times.

(C) They are available with your original subscription to the magazine.

(D) The articles are targeted toward people with decorating skills.

Questions 143-146 refer to the following e-mail.

To: Anthony Brown <a_brown@egconsulting.com> From: Jennifer Clary <j_clary@egconsulting.com> Date: November 13

Subject: Leadership Workshop Dear Mr Brown,

Thank you for sending feedback about the leadership workshop held last week I appreciate the suggestions you made about how we could improve this training The sales manager and I - them yesterday in preparation for next month’s training session As you advised, the role-play activities have been extended We think this change - more opportunities for practicing the skills You also recommended implementing more technology in the workshop - We lack the necessary equipment and would need to get approval for a large-scale purchase Please rest assured that we will revisit this issue - the next quarter, when the budget resets.

Keep up the good work!

(B) Many employees believe this is the case (C) However, that is difficult to change right

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.

Questions 147-148 refer to the following notice.

147 For whom is this notice probably intended?

(A) Food workers

(B) Warehouse employees (C) Medical professionals (D) Children’s day-care workers

148 What are the employees asked to do?

(A) Eat snacks whenever possible (B) Wear gloves

(C) Answer the phone quickly (D) Take out the trash regularly

Employees Must Wash Their Hands

Please wash your hands before you prepare food or as often as needed.

Wash after you:

* use the toilet

* touch uncooked meat, poultry, fish, eggs or other raw ingredients

* interrupt working with food (such as answering the phone, opening a door or drawer)

* eat anything

* touch soiled plates, utensils, or equipment * take out trash

* touch your nose, mouth, or any part of your body

Do not touch ready-to-eat foods with your bare hands.

* Use gloves, tongs, deli tissue or other serving utensils.

* Remove all jewelry, nail polish or false nails unless you wear gloves.

Questions 149-150 refer to the following memo.

149 What is the purpose of the memo?

(A) To apply for a new job

(B) To ask for reviewing renovation schedules

(C) To submit a marketing proposal

(D) To discuss changes in a construction job

150 What does Mr Green request that Mr Carter

(A) Telephone a repairman (B) Reply to him with opinions (C) Tour the Goryeo Hotel (D) Confirm receipt of 15 pages

FAX TRANSMISSION

RECEIPIENT NUMBER: 8679-369-2424 DATE: April 2

TO: John Carter, Architect, Happyland and Associates FROM: Mark Green, Manager, BES Construction

NUMBER: fax: 062-457-8598, phone: 062-457-8597, extension: 96 PAGES: 15 (Including cover sheet)

Dear Mr Carter,

I hope all is well with you.

I have enclosed the blueprints for the addition to the Goryeo Hotel, as you have asked This latest draft shows the minor modification to the placements of lights, which I have highlighted in blue Please review these adjustments and give me your feedback You can reach me using the phone number listed above.

Thank you Mark Green