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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 the test book

  • Part one

  • 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

  • Look at the example item below

  • now listen to the four statements a

  • They're working on the road

  • B they're talking in a group

  • C they're standing on the street

  • D

  • They're all wearing glasses

  • Statement B

  • They're talking in a group is the best description of the picture

  • So you should select answer B and mark it on your answer sheet

  • Now part one will begin

  • number one look at the picture mark number one in s book a

  • They are boarding a train

  • B they are waiting on a platform

  • C they are leaning on a rail D. They are opening a briefcase

  • Number two look at the picture mark number two in your test book a

  • The TV is switched on B. The room is being cleaned

  • C the bed has been made D. The hotel is under repair

  • Number three look at the picture mark number three in your test book a

  • They're facing the same direction

  • B the a projector

  • C the observing computer screen

  • D they're working around a table

  • Number four look at the picture mark number four in your test book a

  • Some people are sitting in a field

  • B some people are going hiking

  • C all of the people are setting up camp

  • D all of the people are wearing hats

  • Number five look mark number five in your test book a

  • The man is stacking books on the table

  • B the man is looking for a document C the man is sitting in a library

  • D the man is relaxing on a sofa

  • Number six look at the picture mark number six in your test book a

  • The garbage has been placed in some containers

  • B all of the church bins have been filled

  • C the cans are being emptied

  • D Caen materials are piled in front of the wall

  • Number seven, look at the picture mark number seven in your test book. A

  • They're sitting in the clubhouse

  • B there resting on a park bench

  • C they're carrying their bags

  • D they're swinging their clubs

  • Number eight look at the picture mark number eight in your test book a

  • Smoke is rising from the chimney

  • be the

  • Are being opened?

  • C the grass is being cut

  • D the vehicle is part in the driveway

  • Number nine, look at the picture mark number nine in your test book a

  • The man is peeling the watermelon

  • B the woman is chopping some vegetables

  • C the people are enjoying a picnic outdoors

  • D the diners are eating some fruit

  • Number ten look at the picture mark number ten in your test book a

  • He's turning on the stove

  • B he hang-up upon't

  • C he's serving the soup

  • d

  • He's holding a ladle

  • Part two

  • 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

  • for example, you will hear

  • Did you call the client today?

  • you will also hear a

  • Yes, it lasted all day

  • B the phone is on my desk C. Yes, but she wasn't in the office

  • the best response to the question

  • Did you call the client today?

  • His choice C

  • Yes, but she wasn't in the office

  • So C is the correct answer you should mark answer C on your answer sheet

  • Now let us begin with question number 11

  • Number 11. Do you have time to attend the client meeting a

  • It's 12:30 now B, I'll check my schedule

  • C it's time to make a change

  • 4:12. What do you think we should do with the old furniture a

  • To charity be that's what I would do see the office is fully furnished

  • Number 13, do you know where I can find a payphone a

  • Yes, I already have one

  • B look in the shopping mall

  • C about 50 cents per minute

  • Number fourteen why is Henry working overtime tonight a

  • Yes, he met his deadline

  • B should I ask him to stay late?

  • C his during Sally's shift

  • Number 15 has your team finished writing the report a

  • I

  • support the other team

  • B have you read it?

  • C, it's almost ready

  • Number 16, who should we get to handle the project a

  • I got there last week

  • B the handle is broken

  • C how abuse men

  • Number 17, I thought miss Gomez's presentation was great. A

  • I enjoyed it to be I'll join you later

  • C, I've already presented my talk

  • Number 18 who ordered these replacement parts a

  • Mr. Dyson did B. Would you like me to?

  • C they're arranged in order

  • Number 19. Do you want to leave a message for the manager a

  • Right, it is messy in here

  • B tell him Bob Willis called

  • C, I'll try not to leave it behind

  • Number 20, where is the bank manager a

  • I opened a bank account there

  • B

  • since June

  • C his office is through the corridor

  • Number 21, where are you traveling next week a

  • I'm at home

  • B why don't you call a travel agency?

  • C I'll be in Malaysia

  • Number 22, there's heavy traffic this afternoon. A

  • It was even worse this morning

  • B that's a heavy load

  • C I take the car everyday

  • Number 23, when do you need the report by a

  • My the latest

  • B on the news bulletin

  • C, I don't know who wrote it

  • Number 24, should I leave the folders on the shelf or the desk a

  • Could you file them in the cabinet please?

  • be

  • Thanks, but you don't need to fold them

  • C, yes, that sounds like an excellent idea

  • Number 25, how soon will the goods arrive a

  • I didn't think it was very good

  • B they should be here within two days

  • C the white goods

  • Number 26, excuse me, is this seat taken a

  • No, go ahead be booty juice see yes take two

  • Number 27, what's the fastest way to the airport a

  • It was very quick

  • B to catch a four o'clock flight

  • C take the Express bus

  • Number 28, didn't you go to the Opera with your husband last night? A

  • No, we couldn't get tickets

  • B I love to meet him C it should be a lot of fun

  • Number 29

  • Aren't mark and Jenny coming to the party

  • Hey, they didn't invite me

  • B yes I caught up with them

  • C, they'll be in Frankfort then

  • Number 30, when does your gym membership expire a

  • Actually, I've already renewed it

  • B the expiration date is on the packet

  • see, yes, I

  • Number 31, what did you talk about at lunch a

  • There were cakes and biscuits

  • B we will launch our new product next week C nothing special

  • Number 32

  • Then used to work in sales, didn't he a?

  • I haven't used it

  • B yes, it was on sale

  • C, why don't you ask him?

  • Number 33

  • Would you like a coffee? A?

  • I like it to be

  • I don't have any left

  • C, did they serve decaf?

  • Number 34, what are you taking on vacation a

  • Just a small suitcase

  • B in Thailand

  • C at the beginning of next month

  • Number 35, how was the business conference?

  • Really interesting

  • B I think it's a good reference book. C by plane

  • Number 36, you know miss marks, don't you a

  • Thanks for letting me know

  • B sorry about that

  • C yes, we met at the product launch

  • Number 37, you need a swipe card to enter the building now a

  • Yes, I wiped it clean

  • B I'd better get one from security C we both work on the fourth floor

  • Number 38, why are you spending same advertising a

  • Yes, it was very expensive

  • B I think I saw that on television last night C we want to increase our brand recognition

  • Number 39, did you present the proposal to the board a

  • No, it's not boring B in the waste disposal unit

  • C I will at the next meeting

  • Number 40 should we go to the employee lounge or would you rather eat in the office a

  • is

  • nearly lunchtime

  • B I don't really mind C here data analyst

  • Part three

  • 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

  • Questions 41 through 43 refer to the following conversation

  • The stereo I bought here last week broke already. I'd like a refund

  • I'm afraid I can't give you your money back as that's against our store policy instead

  • You can get a replacement stereo or store credit. Well, I can't trust that stereo model

  • So I guess I'll take the credit. Okay, that means you have 240 dollars to spend in the store

  • It must be redeemed within the next six months

  • Number 41, where are the speakers?

  • Number 42, what does the woman receive?

  • Number 43, what issue does the man mention?

  • Questions 44 through 46 refer to the following conversation

  • The sales figures for last month are very disappointing. Yes. We need to make some changes

  • Let's get together at lunch today with the original directors to discuss new strategies

  • That's a good idea. Should I book a table at one of the local restaurants? No, listen me to my office

  • Perhaps you could just get some sandwiches from the cafe downstairs

  • Number 44, what is the problem?

  • Number 45, what does the man recommend?

  • Number 46, where will the meeting be held?

  • Questions 47 through 49 refer to the following conversation

  • Excuse me. Do you know when bus number seven is scheduled to stop here? Actually, it should have gotten here five minutes ago

  • Oh, that's not good. I'm starting a new job at var Lane mall, and I need to get there by 9:00 a.m

  • I don't want to be late for my first day. Well, the number 11 bus also goes there. Here's one coming now

  • Why don't you jump on board?

  • Number 47. Why is the man concerned?

  • Number 48, when does the man start work?

  • Number 49, what does the woman suggest?

  • Questions 50 through 52 refer to the following conversation

  • Tom is everything ready for next week's media open day at the laboratory nearly miss Jones

  • We just need to prepare their ID security cards. Everything else has been taken care of. That's great

  • I'm interested to C what you have scheduled for the event in that case. I'll forward you a copy of the program

  • Number 50. What are the speakers discussing?

  • Number 51 what tasks does the man still have to do?

  • Number 52, what does the man offer to do?

  • Questions 53 through 55 refer to the following conversation

  • I'm really looking forward to seeing das Baris with you this evening. I heard that it's a beautiful opera, right?

  • It's so popular that the show sold out in just a few hours

  • How did you manage to get our tickets?

  • I bought them online the moment they went on sale. I didn't want to miss this opportunity.

  • That's great. Bfore we go to the auditorium. We'd better grab a bite to eat. Let's try the new diner on 4th Street

  • number 53

  • What is the conversation about?

  • Number fifty-four, how did the man get tickets?

  • Number 55, where will the speakers probably go next?

  • Questions 56 through 58 refer to the following conversation

  • The finance department manager has hired a couple of interns to help with administrative work

  • But there's no work space for them on the fifth floor. The interns should work alongside the rest of the finance department

  • So we'll need to move the other employees

  • Right. How about asking Todd and Geoff to move to the third floor? They don't really need to sit with the other information

  • technology workers that makes sense as IT support technicians

  • They spend most of their time dealing with computer problems around the building

  • Number 56. What is the problem?

  • Number 57, what does the man recommend?

  • Number 58 who are Todd and Jeff

  • You

  • Questions 59 through 61 refer to the following conversation

  • Good afternoon

  • Xpress florists you're speaking with Marjorie. Hi, Marjorie

  • My name is Colin Graham and I work for CEA insurance

  • We're holding an investor's conference at lunchtime tomorrow, and I completely forgot to order flowers for the event. Can you help me out?

  • Sure, there will be an additional charge though because this is a last-minute request. That's fine

  • I'll fax the details of the order to you now

  • Number 59. What service does the woman offer?

  • Number 60, what is the extra charge for?

  • Number 61, what will the man probably do next?

  • Question 62 through 64 refer to the following conversation

  • Hello, I'd like to make a call to a client in Singapore, can you tell me how much that will cost

  • Well, our hotels policy is to charge guests $5.00 per minute for all direct overseas calls

  • Gosh, that's very expensive

  • Are there any other options you could purchase an international calling card from one of the local convenience stores?

  • The charge would be more affordable

  • Number 62, who is the man talking to?

  • Number 63, what does the man say is erased?

  • Number 64, what does the woman recommend?

  • Question 65 through 67 refer to the following conversation

  • Hi, Julia, are you doing anything special this weekend?

  • Well, I was planning on visiting the coast to do some fishing, but my car has broken down

  • It's at the service center and it won't be ready for another week. You can still head to the coast though

  • The Express train goes through there at least twice a day great idea. That way I won't have to put up with traffic either

  • Number 65. What does the man ask the woman about?

  • Number 66, what is the woman's problem?

  • Number 67, what does the man recommend?

  • Question 68 through 70 refer to the following conversation

  • Mike we need to arrange an urgent meeting of the hiring committee. Why Mary? What's HAP Josephine Rose?

  • Just contacted me to say she has received a job offer from Brookings incorporated if we're going to make her a counteroffer

  • We need to act within the next few hours, right?

  • I know a lot of the committee members were impressed with Josephine's credentials, but andrew fowler was a strong candidate

  • Too. This will be a difficult decision

  • Number 68. What are the speaker's discussing?

  • Number 69 who did brookings incorporated express interest in hiring

  • Number 70 what will probably happen soon?

  • Part four

  • 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

  • Question 71 through 73 refer to the following telephone message

  • Hello Adam, this is Yoko. I'm calling to check that you're all right

  • I heard that you had to go to the hospital last night for an emergency operation. I

  • Hope you're recovering

  • Well, I want you to take at least a week off to make sure you get enough rest if you need longer. I will understand

  • please know that everyone in the office is thinking of you a

  • Small group of us will come and visit you at the hospital tomorrow to cheer you up

  • In the meantime, please. Take it easy

  • Number 71. What is the purpose of the woman's message?

  • Number 72 what happened to the man?

  • Number 73, when will the speaker probably see the man next?

  • Question 74 through 76 refer to the following report

  • I'm mark lo with world HBC's daily market report most markets in Europe Tenjin strong performances

  • Investor confidence is increasing in the region due to the strong market regulations introduced by the European Union last month in

  • The major Asian economies. However, the news wasn't so good the Korean and Japanese markets were both down by 10 points and

  • I1 recorded a 20 point drop

  • Trading has not closed yet in the US and Canada for more detailed information about the investment and currency markets

  • Switch to HBC's dedicated business news programming on channel 7. Next up is my yang with the day's sports headlines

  • Number 74. What type of report is this?

  • Number 75, where are results not yet available

  • Number 76, how can listeners get more information?

  • Question 77 through 79 refer to the following announcement

  • Ladies and gentlemen, I need to inform you about a late change to tonight's concert program

  • Barnaby Watson, the headline act for tonight will be performing at 9:00 p.m. Rather than 10:30

  • That means that the porter women's choir will now provide the final performance of the evening

  • We apologize for any inconvenience

  • Mr. Watson has to catch an earlier flight tonight than first expected

  • The problem is that he's so popular at the moment

  • He's due to appear on a breakfast television show in Dublin tomorrow morning. We hope you understand the situation

  • Number 77. We're most likely is the announcement being made

  • Number 78, why has there been a schedule change?

  • Number 79 according to the speaker. What will mr. Watson do tomorrow?

  • Questions 80 through 82 refer to the following introduction our

  • Next speaker is Jennifer Plummer a world renowned expert in the human mind

  • throughout her career

  • She has published a number of breaking books and articles on the impact of marketing messages on our psychology

  • she has just finished conducting research on the impact of social marketing in campaigns on issues such as

  • anti-smoking safe driving and healthy eating

  • Based on her findings this talk may help governments and other organizations

  • Get messages through to the public more effectively

  • Number 80 who is Jennifer Plummer?

  • Number 81 what has miss plumber recently done

  • Number 82, what will the talk most likely be about?

  • Questions 83 through 85 refer

  • advertisement

  • Now you can have the same delicious meals with only half the fat content

  • Thanks to the TMP electric grill with an ordinary pan the food sits in pools of fat and becomes greasy

  • oily and unhealthy

  • But the TMP electric grill is different for the few cooks the fat drips away into a separate container

  • making the meal much better for you and

  • Just as importantly the food still tastes great

  • If you don't believe it just take a look at the customer feedback on our website

  • The TMP electric grill will completely change the way you cook and eat fast for a limited time only

  • You can get a free recipe book with over 100 delicious and easy to prepare meals

  • So what are you waiting for buy the TMP electric grill today?

  • Number 83 what is being advertised?

  • Number 84 why might listeners visit the website

  • Number 85 what is offered for a short time?

  • Questions 86 through 88 refer to the following announcement

  • Can you all please put your equipment down and face me Thanks

  • I have an announcement to make the safety engineers will be performing maintenance on some of the machinery today at

  • 10 a.m

  • This morning the compressors grinders and some of the other equipment will be switched off so that the engineers can begin their work

  • While normal operations are impossible. You will all take part in your annual health and safety training

  • So at 10:00 a.m. Please head to the workers lounge where Kyle Bnnett will instruct the session. Thanks

  • number 86

  • We're most likely is the amendment being made

  • Number 87 what will happen at 10 a.m

  • Number eighty-eight who is Kyle Bnnett

  • You

  • Questions 89 through 91 refer to the following advertisement

  • get ready for some hot action the hot and spicy set is back on country chickens menu for less than

  • $25 you can get ten pieces of spicy chicken for chili chicken burgers and for sodas

  • You also get your choice of dipping sauces including sour cream mayo and tangy barbecue

  • That's the deal that can't be beaten

  • What's more every time you buy a hot and spicy set from country chicken?

  • You will be entered into the draw to win a family trip for four to sunny Cancun, Mexico

  • But be quick because this offer won't last long

  • number 89

  • What is being advertised?

  • Number ninety according to the advertisement what is included

  • Number 91 what might customers win?

  • Questions 92 through 94 refer to the following talk

  • I'd like to welcome you all to Verone enterprises. My name is Faye Hernandez, and I'm the vice president of operations

  • I'm in charge of showing round today

  • You should all have a packet with details about company policies and workplace guidelines

  • If you don't have one, please let me know

  • For the first half hour, we will be discussing the corporate structure of Iran enterprises

  • So you can understand how the business is organized

  • after that, Jean Rogers

  • The HR director will talk to you about the resources and opportunities available to you as employees

  • Then in the afternoon, we'll go for a walk around the office to show you the facilities

  • Number 92 where most likely is the speaker?

  • Number 93 what have listeners already received

  • Number 94 what will listeners do in the afternoon?

  • Questions 95 through 97 refer to the following telephone message

  • Hello, miss Graham is ttat on

  • I'm calling because the IT teams workload is becoming overwhelming

  • The problem is that we're preparing for the launch of the new online ordering service next month, and we are currently behind schedule

  • We are all working around 60 hours a week or more

  • We desperately need additional help over the next few weeks as a team manager. I don't have any hiring Authority

  • So I need your permission to employ a couple of temps. I look forward to hearing back from you

  • Number 95. What department does the speaker work for?

  • Number 96 what will happen next month?

  • Number 97, what does the speaker need help with?

  • Questions 98 through 100 refer to the following announcement

  • Big smile cameras is proud to host the stores annual young photographer competition

  • this competition provides young people from around the area an

  • Opportunity to have fun and be creative all entries will be posted on the wall in the big smile cameras store on Hunt Lane

  • The contest will be judged by a panel of professional photographers and cash prizes will be awarded

  • for the most original photo the cutest photo and the overall best photo

  • The competition is open to anyone under the age of 18 to learn more about how to register and enter

  • Visit our website today

  • Number 98 what type of business is making this announcement?

  • Number 99 what will prize winners receive

  • Number 100 according to the speaker what can be found on the website?

  • This is the end of the listening test

  • You

  • Number one look at the picture mark number one in your test book a

  • They are boarding a train B they are waiting on a platform

  • C they are leaning on a rail D. They are opening a briefcase

  • Number two look at the picture mark number two in your test book a

  • The TV is switched on B. The room is being cleaned

  • C the bed has been made D. The hotel is under repair

  • Number three look at the picture mark number three in your test book a

  • The the same direction

  • B there a projector

  • C the observing computer screen

  • D they're working around a table

  • Number four look at the picture mark number four in your test book a

  • Some people are sitting in a field

  • B some people are going hiking

  • C all of the people are setting up camp D all of the people are wearing hats

  • Number five look at the picture mark number five in your test book a

  • The man is stacking books on the table

  • B the man is looking for a document

  • C the man is sitting in a library

  • D the man is relaxing on a sofa

  • Number six look at the picture mark number six in your test book a

  • The garbage has been placed in some containers

  • B all of the church bins have been filled

  • C the trash cans are being emptied

  • D khun's materials are piled in front of the wall

  • Number seven, look at the picture mark number seven in your test book. A

  • They're sitting in the clubhouse

  • B they're resting on a park bench

  • C they're carrying their bags

  • D they're swinging their clubs

  • Number eight look at the picture mark number eight in your test book a

  • Smoke is rising from the chimney

  • B the

  • Are being opened?

  • C the grass is being cut

  • D the is part in the driveway

  • Number nine, look at the picture mark number nine in your test book a

  • The man is peeling the watermelon

  • B the woman is chopping some vegetables

  • C the people are enjoying a picnic outdoors

  • D the diners are eating some fruit

  • Number ten look at the picture mark number ten in your test book a

  • He's turning stove

  • B he's hang-up upon't

  • C he's serving the soup

  • d

  • He's holding a ladle

  • Number eleven, do you have time to attend client meeting a

  • Its 12:30 now

  • B I'll check my schedule

  • C it's time to make a change

  • Number twelve, what do you think we should do with the old furniture? A

  • Charity B that's what I would do C the office is fully furnished

  • Number thirteen, do you know where I can find a payphone a

  • Yes, I already have one

  • B look in the shopping mall

  • C about 50 cents per minute

  • Number fourteen why is Henry working overtime tonight a

  • Yeah, he met his deadline

  • be

  • Ask him to stay late

  • C, he's in Sally's shift

  • Number 15 has your team finished writing the report a

  • I

  • support the other team

  • B have you read it?

  • C, it's almost ready

  • Number 16, who should we get to handle the project a

  • I got there last week

  • B the handle is broken

  • C, how about jasmine

  • Number 17, I felt miss Gomez's patien was great a

  • I enjoyed it to

  • B I'll join you later

  • C, I've already presented my talk

  • Number 18 who ordered these replacement parts a

  • Mr. Dyson did B. Would you like me to?

  • C they're arranged in order

  • Number 19. Do you want to leave a message for the manager a

  • Right, it is messy in here

  • B tell him Bob Willis called

  • C, I'll try not to leave it behind

  • Number 20, where is the bank manager a

  • I opened up account there

  • B

  • since June

  • C his office is through the corridor

  • Number 21, where are you traveling next week a

  • I'm at home

  • B why don't you call a travel agency?

  • C I'll be in Malaysia

  • Number 22, there's heavy traffic this afternoon a

  • It was even worse this morning

  • B that's a heavy load

  • C I take the car everyday

  • Number 23, when do you need the report by a

  • My the latest

  • B on the news bulletin

  • C, I don't know who wrote it

  • Number 24, should I leave the folders on the shelf or the desk a

  • Could you file them in the cabinet please?

  • B thanks, but you don't need to fold them. C? Yes, that sounds like an excellent idea

  • Number 25, how soon will the goods arrive a

  • I didn't think it was very good

  • B they should be here within two days

  • C the white goods

  • Number 26, excuse me, is this seat taken a

  • No, go ahead be good juice C yes take two

  • Number 27, what's the fastest way to the airport a

  • It was very quick

  • B to catch a four o'clock flight

  • C take the Express bus

  • Number 28, didn't you go to the Opera with your husband last night? A

  • No, we couldn't get tickets

  • B

  • To meet him C it should be a lot of fun

  • Number 29

  • Aren't mark and Jenny coming to the party

  • Hey, they didn't invite me

  • B yes I caught up with them

  • C, I'll be in Frankfurt then

  • Number 30, when does your gym membership expire eh

  • Actually, I've already renewed it

  • B the expiration date is on the packet

  • C, yes, I remember it

  • Number 31, what did you talk about lunch? A

  • There were cakes and biscuits

  • B we will launch our new product next week C nothing special

  • Number 32

  • Then used to work in sales, didn't he a?

  • I haven't used it

  • be

  • Yes, it was on sale

  • C, why don't you ask him?

  • Number 33

  • Would you like a coffee? A?

  • I like it to be

  • I don't have any left

  • C do they serve decaf?

  • Number 34, what are you taking on vacation a

  • Just a small case

  • B in Thailand

  • C at the beginning of next month

  • Number 35, how was the business France a

  • Really interesting

  • B I think it's a good reference book. C by plane

  • Number 36, you know miss marks, don't you a

  • Thanks for letting me know

  • B sorry about that

  • C, yes, we met at the product launch

  • Number 37, you need a swipe card to enter the building now a

  • Yes, I wiped it clean

  • B I'd better get one from security C we both work on the fourth floor

  • Number 38, why are you spending same advertising a

  • Yes, it was very expensive

  • B I think I saw that on television last night C we want to increase our brand recognition

  • Number 39, did you present the proposal to the board a

  • No, it's not boring be in the waste disposal unit

  • C, I will at the next meeting

  • Number 40 should we go to the employee lounge or would you rather eat in the office a

  • is

  • nearly lunchtime

  • B I don't really mind

  • C he was data analyst

  • Questions 41 through 43 refer to the following conversation

  • The stereo I bought here last week broke already. I'd like a refund

  • I'm afraid I can't give you your money back as that's against our store policy

  • Instead you can get a replacement stereo or store credit

  • Well, I can't trust that stereo model. So I guess I'll take the credit

  • Okay, that means you have 240 dollars to spend in the store. It must be redeemed within the next six months

  • Number 41, where are the speakers?

  • Number 42, what does the woman receive?

  • Number 43, what issue does the man mention?

  • Questions 44 through 46 refer to the following conversation

  • The sales figures for last month are very disappointing. Yes. We need to make some changes

  • Let's get together on lunch today with the original directors to discuss new strategies

  • That's a good idea. Should I book a table at one of the local restaurants? No, let's me to my office

  • Perhaps you could just get some sandwiches from the cafe downstairs

  • Number 44. What is the problem?

  • Number 45, what does the man recommend?

  • Number 46, where will the meeting be held?

  • You

  • Questions 47 through 49 refer to the following conversation

  • Excuse me. Do you know when bus number seven is scheduled to stop here? Actually, it should have gotten here five minutes ago

  • Oh, that's not good. I'm starting a new job at var Lane mall, and I need to get there by 9:00 a.m

  • I don't want to be late for my first day. Well, the number 11 bus also goes there. Here's one coming now

  • Why don't you jump on board?

  • Number 47. Why is the man concerned?

  • Number 48, when does the man start work?

  • Number 49, what does the woman suggest?

  • Questions 50 through 52 refer to the following conversation

  • Tom is everything ready for next week's media open day at the laboratory nearly miss Jones

  • We just need to prepare their ID security cards. Everything else has been taken care of. That's great

  • I'm interested to see what you have scheduled for the event in that case. I'll forward you a copy of the program

  • Number 50. What are the speakers discussing?

  • Number 51 what tasks does the man still have to do?

  • Number 52, what does the man offer to do?

  • Questions 53 through 55 refer to the following conversation. I'm

  • Really looking forward to seeing just Baris with you this evening. I heard that it's a beautiful prep, right?

  • It's so popular that the show sold out in just a few hours

  • How did you manage to get our tickets? I bought them online the moment they went on sale. I didn't want to miss this opportunity

  • That's great. Bfore we go to the auditorium. We'd better grab a bite to eat. Let's try the new diner on 4th Street

  • number 53

  • What is the conversation about?

  • Number fifty-four, how did the man get tickets?

  • Number 55, where will the speakers probably go next?

  • Questions 56 through 58 refer to the following conversation

  • The finance department manager has hired a couple of interns to help with administrative work

  • But there's no work space for them on the fifth floor. The interns should work alongside the rest of the finance department

  • So we'll need to move the other employees

  • Right. How about asking Todd and Geoff to move to the third floor? They don't really need to sit with the other information

  • technology workers that makes sense as IT support technicians

  • They spend most of their time dealing with computer problems around the building

  • Number 56. What is the problem?

  • Number 57, what does the man recommend?

  • Number 58 who are Todd and Jeff

  • You

  • Questions 59 through 61 refer to the following conversation

  • Good afternoon

  • Xpress florists you're speaking with Marjorie. Hi, Marjorie

  • My name is Colin Graham and I work for CEA insurance

  • We're holding an investor's conference at lunchtime tomorrow, and I completely forgot to order flowers for the event. Can you help me out?

  • Sure, there will be an additional charge though because this is a last-minute request. That's fine

  • I'll fax the details of the order to you now

  • Number 59. What service does the woman offer?

  • Number 60, what is the extra charge for?

  • Number 61, what will the man probably do next?

  • Question 62 through 64 refer to the following conversation

  • Hello, I'd like to make a call to a client in Singapore, can you tell me how much that will cost

  • Well, our hotels policy is to charge guests $5.00 per minute for all direct overseas calls

  • Gosh, that's very expensive. Are there any other options?

  • You could purchase an international calling card from one of the local convenience stores. The charge would be more affordable

  • Number 62, who is the man talking to?

  • Number 63, what does the man say is erased?

  • Number 64, what does the woman recommend?

  • Question 65 through 67 refer to the following conversation

  • Hi, Julia, are you doing anything special this weekend?

  • Well, I was planning on visiting the coast to do some fishing, but my car has broken down

  • It's at the service center and it won't be ready for another week. You can still head to the coast though

  • The Express train goes through there at least twice a day great idea. That way I won't have to put up with traffic either

  • Number 65. What does the man ask the woman about?

  • Number 66, what is the woman's problem?

  • Number 67, what does the man recommend?

  • Question 68 through 70 refer to the following conversation

  • Mike we need to arrange an urgent meeting of the hiring committee. Why Mary? What's HAP Josephine Rose?

  • Just contacted me to say she has received a job offer from Brookings

  • Incorporated if we're going to make her a counteroffer we need to act within the next few hours

  • Right. I know a lot of the committee members were impressed with Josephine's credentials, but andrew fowler was a strong candidate

  • Too. This will be a difficult decision

  • Number 68. What are the speaker's discussing?

  • Number 69 who did brookings incorporated express interest in hiring

  • Number 70 what will probably happen soon?

  • Question 71 through 73 refer to the following telephone message

  • Hello Adam, this is Yoko. I'm calling to check that you're all right

  • I heard that you had to go to the hospital last night for an emergency operation. I

  • Hope you're recovering

  • Well, I want you to take at least a week off to make sure you get enough rest if you need longer. I will understand

  • please know that everyone in the office is thinking of you a

  • Small group of us will come and visit you at the hospital tomorrow to cheer you up

  • In the meantime, please. Take it easy

  • Number 71. What is the purpose of the woman's message?

  • Number 72 what happened to the man?

  • Number 73, when will the speaker probably see the man next?

  • Question 74 through 76 refer to the following report

  • I'm Marlo with world HBC's daily market report most markets in Europe Tenjin strong performances

  • Investor confidence is increasing in the region due to the strong market regulations introduced by the European Union last month in

  • the major Asian economies

  • However, the news wasn't so good

  • The Korean and Japanese markets were both down by 10 points and i1 recorded a 20 point drop

  • Trading has not closed yet in the US and Canada for more detailed information about the investment and currency markets

  • Switch to HBC's dedicated business news programming on channel 7. Next up is my yang with the day sports headlines

  • Number 74. What type of report is this?

  • Number 75, where are results not yet available

  • Number 76, how can listeners get more information?

  • Question 77 through 79 refer to the following announcement

  • Ladies and gentlemen, I need to inform you about a late change to tonight's concert program

  • Barnaby Watson, the headline act for tonight will be performing at 9:00 p.m. Rather than 10:30

  • That means that the Porter women's choir will now provide the final performance of the evening

  • We apologize for any inconvenience

  • Mr. Watson has to catch an earlier flight tonight than first expected

  • Problem is that he's so popular at the moment

  • He's due to appear on a breakfast television show in Dublin tomorrow morning. We hope you understand the situation

  • Number 77. We're most likely is the announcement being made

  • Number 78, why has there been a schedule change?

  • Number 79 according to the speaker. What will mr. Watson do tomorrow?

  • Questions 80 through 82 refer to the following introduction our

  • Next speaker is Jennifer Plummer a world renowned expert in the human mind

  • throughout her career

  • she has published a number of groundbreaking books and articles on the impact of marketing messages on our

  • psychology, she has just finished conducting research on the impact of social marketing in campaigns on issues such as

  • anti-smoking safe driving and healthy eating

  • Based on her findings this talk may help governments and other organizations

  • Get messages through to the public more effectively

  • Number 80 who is Jennifer Plummer?

  • Number 81 what has miss plumber recently done

  • Number 82, what will the talk most likely be about?

  • Questions 83 through 85 refer

  • advertisement

  • Now you can have the same delicious meals with only half the fat content

  • Thanks to the TMP electric grill with an ordinary pan the food sits in pools of fat and becomes greasy

  • oily and unhealthy

  • But the TMP electric grill is different for the foo cooks the fat drips away into a separate container

  • making the meal much better for you and

  • Just as importantly the food still tastes great

  • If you don't believe it just take a look at the customer feedback on our website

  • The TMP electric grill will completely change the way you cook and eat fast for a limited time only

  • You can get a free recipe book with over 100 delicious and easy to prepare meals

  • So what are you waiting for buy the TMP electric grill today?

  • Number 83 what is being advertised?

  • Number 84 why might listeners visit the website

  • Number 85 what is offered for a short time?

  • Questions 86 through 88 refer to the following announcement

  • Can you all please put your equipment down and face me Thanks

  • I have an announcement to make the safety engineers will be performing maintenance on some of the machinery today at 10 a.m

  • This morning the compressors

  • grinders and some of the other equipment will be switched off so that the engineers can begin their work while normal operations are

  • Impossible you will all take part in your annual health and safety training

  • So at 10:00 a.m. Please head to the workers lounge where Kyle Bnnett will instruct the session. Thanks

  • number 86

  • We're most likely is the announcement being made

  • Number 87 what will happen at 10 a.m

  • Number eighty-eight who is Kyle Bnnett

  • You

  • Questions 89 through 91 referre to the following advertisement

  • get ready for some hot action the hot and spicy set is back on country chickens menu for less than

  • $25 you can get 10 pieces of spicy chicken

  • for chili chicken burgers and for sodas

  • You also get your choice of dipping sauces including sour cream mayo and tangy barbecue

  • That's a deal that can't be beaten

  • What's more every time you buy a hot and spicy set from country chicken?

  • You will be entered into the draw to win a family trip for four to sunny Cancun, Mexico

  • But be quick because this offer won't last long

  • number 89

  • What is being advertised?

  • Number ninety according to the advertisement what is included

  • Number 91 what might customers win?

  • Questions 92 through 94 refer to the following talk

  • I'd like to welcome you all to Verone enterprises. My name is Faye Hernandez, and I'm the vice president of operations

  • I'm in charge of showing round today

  • You should all have a packet with details about company policies and workplace guidelines

  • If you don't have one, please let me know

  • For the first half hour, we will be discussing the corporate structure of Iran enterprises

  • So you can understand how the business is organized after

  • That Jean Rogers the HR director will talk to you about the resources and opportunities available to you as employees

  • Then in the afternoon, we'll go for a walk around the office to show you the facilities

  • Number 92 where most likely is the speaker?

  • Number 93 what have listeners already received

  • Number 94 what will listeners do in the afternoon?

  • Questions 95 through 97 refer to the following telephone message

  • Hello. Miss Graham is TTA Deon

  • I'm calling because the IT teams workload is becoming overwhelming

  • The problem is that we're preparing for the launch of the new online

  • Ordering service next month and we are currently behind schedule. We are all working around 60 hours a week or more

  • We desperately need additional help over the next few weeks as a team manager. I don't have any hiring Authority

  • So I need your permission to employ a couple of temps. I look forward to hearing back from you

  • Number 95. What department does the speaker work for?

  • Number 96 what will happen next month?

  • Number 97, what does the speaker need help with?

  • Questions 98 through 100 refer to the following announcement

  • Big smile cameras is proud to host the stores annual young photographer competition

  • this competition provides young people from around the area an

  • Opportunity to have fun and be creative all entries will be posted on the wall in the big smile camera store on Hunt Lane

  • The contest will be judged by a panel of professional photographers and cash prizes will be awarded

  • for the most original photo the cutest photo and the overall best photo

  • The competition is open to anyone under the age of 18 to learn more about how to register and enter

  • Visit our website today

  • Number 98 what type of business is making this announcement?

  • Number 99 what will prize winners receive

  • Number 100 according to the speaker what can be found on the website?

  • This is the end of the listening test

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