Actual test 02

www.nhasachtoeic.com www.nhasachtoeic.com www.nhasachtoeic.com LISTENING TEST In the Listening test, you will be asked to demonstrated 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 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 Sample Answer Example Statement (C), “They’re standing near the table,” is the best description of the picture, so you should select answer (C) and mark it on your answer sheet www.nhasachtoeic.com www.nhasachtoeic.com GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE www.nhasachtoeic.com www.nhasachtoeic.com 4 www.nhasachtoeic.com www.nhasachtoeic.com GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE www.nhasachtoeic.com www.nhasachtoeic.com www.nhasachtoeic.com www.nhasachtoeic.com 10 GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE www.nhasachtoeic.com www.nhasachtoeic.com PART 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 Sample Answer Example You will hear: Where is the meeting room? You will also hear: (A) To meet the new director (B) It’s the first room on the right (C) Yes, at two o’clock The best response to the question “Where is the meeting room?” is choice (B), “It’s the first room on the right,” so (B) is the correct answer You should mark answer (B) on your answer sheet 11 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 26 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 12 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 27 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 13 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 28 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 14 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 29 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 15 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 30 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 16 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 31 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 17 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 32 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 18 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 33 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 19 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 34 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 20 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 35 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 21 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 36 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 22 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 37 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 23 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 38 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 24 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 39 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 25 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 40 Mark your answer on your answer sheet www.nhasachtoeic.com www.nhasachtoeic.com PART 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 44 Who most likely is the woman? 41 Where will the speakers go? (A) To Prague (B) To Barcelona (C) To Marseilles (D) To St Petersburg (A) A bank teller (B) A receptionist (C) The man’s sister (D) The man’s colleague 42 How long will the speakers stay? (A) For two days (B) For two weeks (C) For one month (D) For two months (A) Buy a new car (B) Get a credit card (C) Get a dental check up (D) Buy his wife a present 43 What type of room the speakers want to get? (A) One with a kitchen (B) One with Internet access (C) One with a nice view (D) One with a private bathroom 45 What does the man want to do? 46 What does the woman give the man? (A) A coupon (B) A business card (C) Her phone number (D) Forms to fill out GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE www.nhasachtoeic.com www.nhasachtoeic.com 47 What does the woman want to buy? (A) Shoes (B) A dress (C) A purse (D) Jewelry 53 Who most likely is the man? (A) A bus driver (B) A colleague (C) A taxi driver (D) A police officer 48 What color does the man recommend? (A) Gold (B) White (C) Black (D) Silver 54 What bus should the woman take? (A) The Number Two (B) The Number Three (C) The Number Twelve (D) The Number Thirteen 49 What will most likely happen next? (A) The woman will try on the dress (B) The woman will make her purchases (C) The man will bring out some shoes (D) The man will show the woman some earrings 55 How often does the bus stop? (A) Every 10 minutes (B) Every 15 minutes (C) Every 25 minutes (D) Every 30 minutes 56 What are the speakers discussing? 50 Where might this conversation be heard? (A) At a bank (B) At an airport (C) At a travel agency (D) At an employment agency (A) Computers (B) Car speakers (C) Mobile phones (D) Music players 57 What quality is the woman looking for? 51 What does the man mention about himself? (A) He is from Poland (B) He recently moved (C) He just got a new job (D) He will travel for a month 58 What is the maximum amount the woman will spend? 52 What did the man bring with him? (A) His résumé (B) His passport (C) A recommendation (D) His identification 10 (A) Durability (B) A clear sound (C) High compatibility (D) Multiple functions (A) $300 (B) $400 (C) $500 (D) $600 www.nhasachtoeic.com www.nhasachtoeic.com Questions 167-169 refer to the following article excerpt Healthcare Agreement Finally Reached By Willa Payton The Boomington Post The Great Health Association and Boomington Health Center announced they reached an agreement to extend their five-year contract, effective on August Most patients will not see major changes from the contract, which took five months to negotiate while patients uneasily waited “Our goal is to keep providing affordable healthcare to our patients,” said John Secada, a spokesperson for Boomington Health Center “The problems we faced were mainly about fees between companies.” The agreement was announced yesterday, just three days before the July 31 deadline, when the original contract was set to expire 167 What is the agreement regarding? (A) Health care (B) Salary increases (C) Employment benefits (D) Educational benefits 169 When was the agreement reached? (A) On July 28 (B) On July 31 (C) On August (D) On August 168 How long did it take to reach an agreement? (A) days (B) weeks (C) months (D) years GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE www.nhasachtoeic.com 29 www.nhasachtoeic.com Questions 170-173 refer to the following memorandum From: Marco Colombo To: Branvila Managers Subject: Company Car Policy Reminder Date: January 21, 10:03 A.M Attention All Branvila Managers: It has come to our attention that some employees are not following proper company procedures when using company vehicles Please note that we have strict regulations about the use of company vehicles All information must be recorded according to our policies Failure to so could result in the loss of the privilege of using company vehicles Please make note of the following: Before an employee uses a company vehicle, it must be approved by the department manager The employee’s name, approximate time of use, date, and destination must be recorded BEFORE leaving the office Gas mileage must be checked before and after using the vehicle This list will be checked weekly by the General Affairs Department Unauthorized persons may not enter the car Should a client need to accompany you, you must get it approved PRIOR to leaving the office Both department managers and employees are responsible for following company policies If you have any questions about our company vehicle policy or any other policies, please see Lydia Wilkins in the General Affairs Department We appreciate your full cooperation Regards, Marco 30 www.nhasachtoeic.com www.nhasachtoeic.com 170 What can be inferred from the memorandum? 172 What must be checked after using a vehicle? (A) The vehicle policy is new (B) A new car was recently purchased (C) Mr Colombo manages general affairs (D) Some employees not obey the policies 171 What information should be given before an employee uses a company vehicle? (A) Driver’s license number (B) Destination (C) Manager’s name (D) Accompanying client’s phone number (A) Tire pressure (B) Amount of gas left (C) Time of arrival (D) Mileage traveled 173 Who will address questions about company policies? (A) Lydia Wilkins (B) Marco Colombo (C) All Branvila managers (D) Department managers GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE www.nhasachtoeic.com 31 www.nhasachtoeic.com Questions 174-176 refer to the following e-mail From: Sidney Gaye (sidney@mnocorp.com) To: Employees Subject: Maintenance Date: February 26, 4:29 P.M Attention All Employees: The building will undergo maintenance inside, outside, and around the parking lot If you have any maintenance requests, please be sure to make them before Wednesday, March at P.M Requests made after this date may not be honored Please note the following schedule: - Monday: Building spray down and window washing Please make sure all windows and blinds are closed for the entire day - Tuesday: Parking lots will be repainted Please park in a nearby pay lot or park on the street - Wednesday: Computer maintenance: software and anti-virus updates Please backup any important work before 10 A.M - Thursday: Desk reorganization A new seating chart will be distributed prior to this date - Friday: Carpet cleaning, floor polishing, and wall painting Please elevate all chairs and computers before leaving the office All articles taped or pinned to the walls must be removed We are performing these tasks to give you a clean and comfortable workplace We appreciate your full cooperation in completing these tasks Yours truly, Sidney Gaye 32 www.nhasachtoeic.com www.nhasachtoeic.com 174 What will happen on Friday? (A) Software will be updated (B) The windows will be cleaned (C) Walls will be cleaned and painted (D) Desks and offices should be reorganized 176 What should employees expect to receive? (A) New carpeting (B) A new seating chart (C) A new parking permit (D) New printers and keyboards 175 When will the parking lot be closed? (A) On Monday (B) On Tuesday (C) On Wednesday (D) On Thursday GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE www.nhasachtoeic.com 33 www.nhasachtoeic.com Questions 177-178 refer to the following advertisement Improve your language skills! Are you looking to learn a foreign language? Do you want to improve your speaking skills? I am certified to teach Spanish, Italian, and Dutch I am also fluent in German and English If you want to improve your language skills, call me at 274-2894 I am available mornings on Thursdays and Fridays, every night, and on weekends I am also willing to travel to your house if you live in downtown Dublin Miguel 177 What language is NOT mentioned? (A) Dutch (B) French (C) Spanish (D) Italian 34 178 When would tutoring be offered? (A) Monday at A.M (B) Tuesday at 11 A.M (C) Wednesday at A.M (D) Thursday at 11 A.M www.nhasachtoeic.com www.nhasachtoeic.com Questions 179-180 refer to the following e-mail From: customer@buymeonline.com To: Gabrielle Rothschild (gabrielle_ro@everly.com) Subject: Save for the Holidays! Date: November 10, 5:10 A.M Dear Gabrielle, Get a head start on your holiday shopping and get a $20 discount from BuyMe Online Just shop at BuyMe Online between now and November 30 and make a purchase of at least $50, excluding tax and shipping After you complete your purchases, we will send you a coupon worth $20 for your next purchase The coupon will be valid for up to six months There’s no limit on how many times you shop, you can save every time! Hurry, this offer ends soon, and it is not valid with any other offer For a list of complete rules, please click here Happy Holiday Shopping! BuyMe Online 179 How much must customers spend to qualify for this offer? (A) $20 (B) $30 (C) $40 (D) $50 180 How long will coupons be valid? (A) For one month (B) For three months (C) For six months (D) For one year GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE www.nhasachtoeic.com 35 www.nhasachtoeic.com Questions 181-185 refer to the following information and e-mail Monday Sunny High 66°F Low 50°F Rain 20% Tuesday Partly Cloudy High 69°F Low 54°F Rain 30% Wednesday Thunderstorms High 73°F Low 59°F Rain 80% Thursday Mostly Cloudy High 75°F Low 61°F Rain 50% Friday Sunny High 77°F Low 64°F Rain 30% From: Amy Garrett (a_garrett@lightmail.com) To: Fannie Sagat (fannie@mail.com), Angel Ramos (angelramos@fastmail.com), Sylvia Sidney (Sylvia@harristown.com) Subject: Camping trip Date: April 28, 3:42 P.M Hello everybody, It looks like our little trip might get rained on, but I think it will be fine I just want to make sure we are prepared for any type of weather It should be warm enough to go rafting, even though it might rain on Wednesday Either way, we would get wet If it rains, the water might be a little rougher than usual, so we should be careful about that Otherwise, if you would rather stay in the cabin, we can play some board games and make a nice dinner Don’t forget to pack boots or shoes that you can wear in the rain It looks like it might rain on Thursday Let’s prepare for the worst and hope for the best If it doesn’t rain, I’d like to go hiking Overall, it looks like the weather will not be cold I’ll see you at my house on Sunday morning Regards, Amy 36 www.nhasachtoeic.com www.nhasachtoeic.com 181 When will it least likely rain? 184 What activity is NOT mentioned in the e-mail? (A) On Monday (B) On Tuesday (C) On Thursday (D) On Friday (A) Hiking (B) Rafting (C) Cooking (D) Swimming 182 What can be concluded from the information? (A) It will rain only one day (B) It will get cold rapidly (C) It will be sunny most of the week (D) The weather will gradually get warmer 185 Where will Amy most likely sleep? (A) In a tent (B) In a hotel (C) In a cabin (D) In a condo 183 What will the weather be like on Friday? (A) Cold (B) Windy (C) Sunny (D) Stormy GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE www.nhasachtoeic.com 37 www.nhasachtoeic.com Questions 186-190 refer to the following recipe and e-mail Banana Wheat Bread 3/4 cups wheat flour teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup brown sugar eggs, beaten 1/3 cups mashed ripened bananas Preheat your oven to 175°C Grease a 22 X 12 cm pan In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients together In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, butter, and eggs Mix well Slowly add the bananas and mix well Gradually add the wet mixture into the flour mixture Gently stir the mix and add it to the pan Bake the bread in the center of the oven for one hour Insert a toothpick to test if the loaf is fully baked Remove from the oven and let it cool for 15 minutes Then move the bread to a wire rack From: Natalie Albright (natalie@fanmail.com) To: feedback@noguiltsnacks.com Subject: Banana Wheat Bread Date: April 30, 7:19 A.M To Whom It May Concern: I got this recipe from your Web site, and it has been my favorite banana bread recipe ever since My children absolutely love it, and I don’t feel guilty baking it for them because it uses whole-wheat flour To make it more nutritious, I also add walnuts for protein I also like to add dried cherries or fresh blueberries for Sunday brunches Thank you for your wonderful recipes and I look forward to baking more for my family Sincerely, Natalie Albright Cambridge, Massachusetts 38 www.nhasachtoeic.com www.nhasachtoeic.com 186 What should be done before adding the bananas? (A) The nuts should be added (B) The bananas should be sliced (C) The wet ingredients should be mixed (D) A toothpick should be inserted in the center 189 What does Ms Albright add to the recipe? (A) Yogurt (B) Cinnamon (C) Dried fruit (D) Fresh cream 190 Where did Ms Albright get the recipe? 187 How long should the bread bake? (A) For 15 minutes (B) For 30 minutes (C) For 45 minutes (D) For 60 minutes (A) From a friend (B) From a Web site (C) From a cookbook (D) From a magazine 188 What does Ms Albright say is nutritious about the recipe? (A) The nuts (B) The fruit (C) The flour (D) The fat content GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE www.nhasachtoeic.com 39 www.nhasachtoeic.com Questions 191-195 refer to the following e-mail and response From: info@betterwriter.com To: Cyrus Ali (cy.ali@gomail.com) Subject: Registration Date: June 4, 12:04 P.M Dear Mr Ali, Thank you for your registration for the Level Scriptwriting Class Your payment has been received and your registration is confirmed Please note your class will be in Room 321 with Hershall Oberland It will start on July and meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from A.M to P.M You can buy the course book entitled, “The Write Way” at most bookstores If you have any questions, please not hesitate to ask Sincerely, Betty Ladue Coordinator From: Cyrus Ali (cy.ali@gomail.com) To: info@betterwriter.com Subject: Re: Registration Date: June 10, 3:34 P.M Dear Ms Ladue, My name is Cyrus Ali I registered for the scriptwriting classes beginning on July Due to unforeseen circumstances, I will be unable to attend these classes I regret that I have to cancel my registration To my understanding, I should receive at least 85 percent of my payment back, since I am canceling more than two weeks before the class starts Please let me know if this is correct, and if so, what I have to to get my refund Thank you for your help Yours truly, Cyrus Ali 40 www.nhasachtoeic.com www.nhasachtoeic.com 191 What is the purpose of the first e-mail? (A) To notify of a change (B) To request for payment (C) To send a confirmation (D) To announce a new class 194 When will classes begin? (A) On June (B) On June 10 (C) On July (D) On July 10 192 How many times a week will the class meet? (A) One (B) Two (C) Three (D) Four 195 What does Mr Ali request? (A) A partial refund (B) A schedule change (C) A different teacher (D) A different course 193 How long will the class last each day? (A) For hours (B) For hours (C) For hours (D) For hours GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE www.nhasachtoeic.com 41 www.nhasachtoeic.com Questions 196-200 refer to the following form and e-mail Name: Mary Rogers Work phone: 937-2840 Home phone: 928-2749 City: Greensborough Area desired: Riverside Price Range: $350-500 Comments: I would like an apartment with a nice view of the river I have a small dog, so I would need a place that accepts pets I need to move in at the end of the month From: Beth Stanley (beth@househunters-greensbourough.com) To: Mary Rogers (mary_rogers@qwerty.com) Subject: Your Apartment Request Date: May 12, 11:05 A.M Dear Ms Rogers, Thank you for filling out our online request form I found three places that I would like to show you Two of them are on the river, and the other is closer to the lake All three of them accept pets Please let me know when you are available to look at the apartments I don’t know what your work schedule is like, but I can meet you during lunch if needed You can reach me on my mobile at 937-2840 I look forward to meeting you Sincerely, Beth Stanley 42 www.nhasachtoeic.com www.nhasachtoeic.com 196 Where does Ms Rogers want to live? (A) Downtown (B) Close to a park (C) Next to the river (D) Close to a school (A) They accept pets (B) They are very spacious (C) They are in a convenient location (D) They are in a quiet neighborhood 197 When would Ms Rogers want to move in? (A) On May 28 (B) On June (C) On June 28 (D) On July 198 Who might Ms Stanley be? 199 What does Ms Stanley say about the apartments? 200 In the e-mail, the words “filling out” in paragraph 1, line 1, are closest in meaning to (A) seeing to (B) putting in (C) satisfying (D) completing (A) An apartment owner (B) A real estate agent (C) Ms Rogers’ friend (D) Ms Rogers’ landlord Stop! This is the end of the test If you finish before time is called, you may go back to Parts 5, 6, and and check your work www.nhasachtoeic.com 43 ... Listening test Turn to Part in your test book 14 www.nhasachtoeic.com www.nhasachtoeic.com NO TEST MATERIAL ON THIS PAGE GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE www.nhasachtoeic.com 15 www.nhasachtoeic.com READING TEST. ..www.nhasachtoeic.com LISTENING TEST In the Listening test, you will be asked to demonstrated how well you understand spoken English The entire Listening test will last approximately 45 minutes... sheet Do not write your answers in your test book PART Directions: For each question in this part, you will hear four statements about a picture in your test book When you hear the statements,