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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 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.
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.

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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.
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.

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PART 3
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 do 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

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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

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(A) Durability
(B) A clear sound
(C) High compatibility
(D) Multiple functions

(A) $300
(B) $400
(C) $500
(D) $600

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59. Who does Mr. Waters want to see?
(A) Lisa
(B) Mr. Black
(C) Ms. Reilly
(D) Mr. Phillips

65. What does the man request?
(A) A day off
(B) Overtime work
(C) A deadline extension
(D) The woman to work extra hours

60. Who is Mr. Waters?

66. What will happen on Friday?

(A) A chef
(B) A designer
(C) A researcher
(D) An architect

(A) A project is due.
(B) New employees will start.
(C) The man’s friends will visit.
(D) The woman will go on vacation.

61. What does the woman say about the

workplace?
(A) It is fun.
(B) It is busy.
(C) It is relaxing.
(D) It is satisfying.

67. What does the woman offer to do?
(A) Make plans for the holiday
(B) Extend the deadline
(C) Work late during the week
(D) Ask others to help the man

68. Where might this be heard?
62. Who might the man be?

(A) At a hotel
(B) At an office
(C) At a restaurant
(D) At a train station

(A) A friend
(B) A repairman
(C) The landlord
(D) The woman’s father

69. What is the man tired of eating?
63. What is the problem?
(A) The repairman has not arrived.
(B) The refrigerator is not working.
(C) The kitchen sink is leaking water.

(D) The air conditioner is not working.

(A) Rice
(B) Pizza
(C) Spaghetti
(D) Hamburgers

70. What will probably happen next?
64. What will happen next?
(A) The man will bring a fan.
(B) The man will visit the woman.
(C) The man will call a repairman.
(D) The man will look for a new appliance.

(A) The speakers will order food.
(B) The woman will go to the supermarket.
(C) The woman will give the man directions.
(D) The speakers will go to the hotel
restaurant.

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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. What does the speaker say about the dress
code?
(A) It is relaxed.
(B) There is none.
(C) It is very strict.
(D) It is always business attire.

72. What time must employees arrive?

73. What was given to the audience?

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(A) A test
(B) A paper
(C) A project
(D) A special day

75. What subject is most likely being
discussed?
(A) Art
(B) History
(C) Science
(D) Mathematics

(A) At 8:00 A.M.

(B) At 8:30 A.M.
(C) At 9:00 A.M.
(D) At 9:30 A.M.

(A) A building key
(B) The security code
(C) The company manual
(D) Identification badges

74. What is the speaker mainly discussing?

76. What should listeners take before leaving
the class?
(A) A study guide
(B) A graded paper
(C) A class outline
(D) The homework assignment

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77. What service is the man discussing?
(A) Water
(B) Internet
(C) Telephone
(D) Electricity

83. What is the Meyerson 360Z?
(A) A printer

(B) A music player
(C) A digital camera
(D) A notebook computer

78. What is the problem?
(A) The man was overcharged.
(B) The man canceled his service.
(C) The man already paid his bill.
(D) The man did not receive his bill.

84. What does the man say about the
Meyerson 360Z?
(A) It was recently released.
(B) It received good reviews.
(C) It will go on sale next week.
(D) It is only available at his store.

79. What information does the man give?
85. How much can the customer save?

(A) His address
(B) His account number
(C) His telephone number
(D) His credit card number

(A) 10 percent
(B) 20 percent
(C) 30 percent
(D) 40 percent

80. What does the man give the listeners?
86. What age group is the company targeting?

(A) Some menus
(B) Their drinks
(C) Some napkins
(D) Some appetizers

(A) Early 20s
(B) Early 30s
(C) Early 40s
(D) Early 50s

81. What is the special of the day?
87. What is the speaker discussing?

(A) Spaghetti
(B) Grilled fish
(C) Baked chicken
(D) Vegetable soup

(A) Makeup
(B) Household cleaners
(C) Laundry detergent
(D) Skin care products

82. What comes with the special of the day?
(A) Cake
(B) Rice
(C) Bread

(D) A drink

88. What will happen next?
(A) The speaker will pass around samples.
(B) The speaker will present a slideshow.
(C) The speaker will show the promotional
art.
(D) The speaker will discuss product
ingredients.

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89. What did the man receive?

95. Who is the speaker addressing?

(A) A bill
(B) A magazine
(C) A job offer
(D) His driver’s license

(A) Clients
(B) Executives
(C) His managers

(D) Fitness trainers

90. What is the man’s problem?

96. What class does the speaker mention?

(A) He cannot make an interview.
(B) His information was written wrong.
(C) He was charged for the wrong service.
(D) He did not want to renew his
subscription.

(A) Yoga
(B) Ballet
(C) Aerobics
(D) Stretching

97. When will the class be held?
91. What does the man want to do?
(A) Change his service
(B) Reschedule an interview
(C) Change his subscription
(D) Visit the company office

(A) On Tuesdays
(B) On Wednesdays
(C) On Thursdays
(D) On Fridays

98. What is on sale?

92. What city does the woman compare to
Mexico?
(A) Miami
(B) Havana
(C) Honolulu
(D) Buenos Aires

(A) Shoes
(B) Suits
(C) Dresses
(D) Swimsuits

99. How much can customers save?

93. In what season do the listeners want to
travel?
(A) Spring
(B) Summer
(C) Autumn
(D) Winter

(A) Up to 50 percent
(B) Up to 60 percent
(C) Up to 70 percent
(D) Up to 80 percent

100. Where must customers go?

94. What does the woman say about flights to
Mexico?

(A) To the first floor
(B) To the second floor
(C) To the third floor
(D) To the fourth floor

(A) They are on sale.
(B) They are easy to find.
(C) They are usually full.
(D) They are more expensive.

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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 separate answer sheet. Do not write your answers in your
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. The survey shows the number of
residents who exercise ------- increased
by nearly 50 percent.
(A) closely
(B) plainly
(C) directly
(D) regularly

(A) step
(B) steps
(C) stepped
(D) stepping

102. You must contact our office ------August 31 to claim your prize.
(A) about
(B) until
(C) before

(D) between

(A) clean
(B) cleans
(C) cleaner
(D) cleaning

104. It is prohibited to bring food or drinks
------- the laboratory.

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106. Olive Skin Care Products are made with
olive oil to ------- and moisturize your
skin.
(A) put
(B) supply
(C) enrich
(D) exchange

103. The swimming pool will be closed this
Sunday, Feb. 19 for -------.

(A) into
(B) about
(C) front
(D) because

105. P.H. Manning announced its new chief to
replace Robert Akins, who ------- down

last February.

107. Speedy Florist ------- same-day delivery
until 5 P.M. for orders within the
Woodville area.
(A) asks
(B) gives
(C) offers
(D) drives

108. According to the report, the ------- cost of
the railway strike was $2 million per day.
(A) estimate
(B) estimates
(C) estimated
(D) estimation

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109. A restaurant discount booklet is ------- at
the tourism office.
(A) playable
(B) available
(C) presented
(D) announced

(A) wear
(B) cloth

(C) outfit
(D) garments

110. Chester Hampton urged lawmakers to
------- the estate tax, which taxes wealthy
property owners.
(A) label
(B) argue
(C) claim
(D) maintain

111. Recycling containers ------- in back of
and on the northwestern side of the
apartment complex.
(A) locate
(B) located
(C) locating
(D) are located

112. Please call Yellow Telecom if you have
any problems ------- this software.
(A) putting
(B) charging
(C) cleaning
(D) installing

113. The team ------- to stay confident and
calm for its Friday game, in spite of its
six-game losing streak.
(A) made

(B) enabled
(C) managed
(D) permitted

116. The new employee manual ------- next
week.
(A) distributed
(B) is distributed
(C) had distributed
(D) will be distributed

117. The graph shows a sharp decline in the
------- of beef and pork.
(A) sale
(B) sell
(C) sells
(D) seller

118. Retailer House Mart announced a deal
------- FreeTalk Wireless to offer mobile
services in stores.
(A) of
(B) with
(C) around
(D) siding

119. More hotels offer free wireless Internet in
their rooms to ------- business travelers.
(A) easy
(B) fulfill

(C) accommodate
(D) comfortable

120. Starting October 1, the amusement park
------- on weekends only.

114. Ivan’s Pizzeria offers free home delivery
------- orders more than $30.
(A) of
(B) in
(C) for
(D) within

115. All of our ------- are made from 100
percent organic cotton.

(A) open
(B) opening
(C) will be open
(D) has been opened

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121. The actor’s highly anticipated

autobiography was released yesterday,
------- sales records.
(A) paying
(B) breaking
(C) closing
(D) starting

122. The two presidential candidates ------- on
environmental and economic problems in
their debate.
(A) saying
(B) focused
(C) listened
(D) alerting

123. The post office will be closed this Friday
------- observance of the national holiday.
(A) in
(B) on
(C) of
(D) to

124. ------- profits fell nearly five percent, the
retail company announced a plan to buy
back $10 million in shares.
(A) After
(B) Reason
(C) Despite
(D) Knowingly

125. The story centered on five immigrant
families ------- live in the New York area.
(A) and
(B) for
(C) that
(D) should

126. The Department of Education’s plan to
------- class sizes was unanimously
approved.
(A) allow
(B) reduce
(C) register
(D) schedule

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127. Please note that this bill covers the ------of facilities only.
(A) cost
(B) costs
(C) costly
(D) costing

128. The electronics company was forced to
cut the price of its gaming consoles to
------- with its better-selling rivals.
(A) try
(B) win
(C) enter
(D) compete

129. Damaged transportation cards can be
------- free of charge at the subway office.
(A) bought
(B) printed
(C) replaced
(D) purchased

130. Good Sweets Bakery uses unrefined
sugar and fruit juices to ------- their cakes
and cookies.
(A) sweet
(B) sweeten
(C) sweetener
(D) sweetening

131. The north elevator will be out of
operation tomorrow ------- minor repairs.
(A) about
(B) due to
(C) caused
(D) reasoned

132. It is ------- to exercise at least 30 minutes
per day, three times per week to maintain
a healthy lifestyle.
(A) advise
(B) advised
(C) adviser
(D) advising

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133. Please ------- your cover letter and onepage résumé to the address below.
(A) submit
(B) submitted
(C) submitting
(D) submission

(A) led
(B) lead
(C) leading
(D) leads to

134. The lawmaker announced his retirement
yesterday, despite rumors he would run
for another ------- in office.
(A) lap
(B) way
(C) term
(D) time

138. The JC-384 mobile phone ------- users
to watch television, connect to the
Internet, and take high-quality
photographs.
(A) agrees
(B) happens

(C) enables
(D) corresponds

135. Heavy fog prevented flights from ------the Los Angeles airport on Saturday.
(A) enter
(B) entered
(C) entering
(D) being entered

136. The forecast shows heavy snowfall is
expected ------- the state.
(A) above
(B) around
(C) between
(D) throughout

137. The star baseball player ------ his team to
its third world championship.

139. Concert tickets are available ------- the
door for $20, or you can buy them online
for $17.
(A) at
(B) in
(C) on
(D) of

140. The city council ------- the proposed fare
increase for the city’s subway and bus
system.

(A) used
(B) voted
(C) denied
(D) heard

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PART 6
Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word or phrase is missing in some of the
sentences. Four answer choices are given below each of the sentences. Select the best
answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) on your answer sheet.

Questions 141-143 refer to the following note.

Customer Jack Johnson came in the store this morning to complain about two of his jackets
that were cleaned on February 7. He said his jackets were damaged ------- us.

141. (A) to
(B) by
(C) with
(D) before
I looked at his jackets and they appear to ------- at too high of a temperature. The material

142. (A) iron

(B) ironed
(C) ironing
(D) have been ironed
looks shinier in some places and you can see some indentations.
I told him that since I am not a manger that I could not do anything about it, but you would
give him a call. His number is 555-8374. Please call him this evening.
Mr. Johnson is a ------- customer and has been coming to us even before I started working
143. (A) repeat
(B) waiting
(C) frequent
(D) available
here. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Claire

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Questions 144 -146 refer to the following announcement.

$1 MAKES A FUTURE
Did you know ONE DOLLAR could buy 20 pencils, 2 notebooks and give a child the
opportunity to go to school?
For each dollar you ------- at Books Online between November 1 and January 31, we will

144. (A) spend
(B) spent
(C) spends

(D) spending
donate $1 to the Educate the World program.
Educate the World ------- children in less fortunate countries get an education. It donates
145. (A) sees
(B) helps
(C) wants
(D) knows
supplies, trains teachers, and helps build community schools.
You can also donate directly to Educate the World. Just indicate the amount you would like
to give, and it will be included ------- your final total.

146. (A) in
(B) on
(C) to
(D) for
For more information on our program, visit www.booksonline.com/educatetheworld.

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Questions 147-149 refer to the following advertisement.

TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE
From now until June 1, you can get two free downloads for the price of one at
www.hearitseeit.com. This sale ------- for both songs and movies.

147. (A) good
(B) goods
(C) is good
(D) being good
It’s easy. Just ------- two of your favorite songs or movies, and put them in your basket.
148. (A) chose
(B) choose
(C) chooses
(D) choosing
When you pay at the checkout, you will be charged for only one.
This special is good on new releases, too! Visit www.hearitseeit.com today, and
take ------- of our incredible sale. Hurry, the offer ends soon.
149. (A) time
(B) notes
(C) benefits
(D) advantage

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Questions 150-152 refer to the following letter.

Dear Mr. Sean Renault,
Our records ------- that you have two books that are overdue.
150. (A) sign
(B) imply
(C) point

(D) indicate
Title: In the Eye of the Storm
Author: Clark Ferguson
Due date: 8/23
Title: Peppers and Herbs
Author: Laurie Withers
Due date: 8/23
These books are more than two weeks past their due date. Please return them to the library
as soon as possible.
Please note that there is a small fee up to 50cents for each day they are late.
To avoid ------- large fees, please return the books promptly. We also ask that you return

151. (A) incur
(B) incurs
(C) incurred
(D) incurring
the books to a librarian, so we can settle your account without delay.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to call the library at 294-3895.
You can ------- any librarian.

152. (A) speaking
(B) speak with
(C) spoken to
(D) speaking to
If you have already taken care of this issue, please ignore this letter.
Thank you,
The Greely Public Library

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PART 7
Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper
articles, letters, and advertisements. Each text 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 153 -154 refer to the following instructions.

Battery Installation
Open the battery compartment and insert two AA batteries according to the figure on the door.
Calendar
To set the calendar, press the SET button to select the month, date, and year. Press the plus (+) or
minus (-) buttons to set the date. After you have selected the date, press the MODE button to save
the changes.
Time
To set the time or the alarm, press the SET button to select the time. Press the plus (+) or minus (-)
buttons to set the time and/or alarm. Once you have chosen the time, press the MODE button to
save the changes.
Snooze
The snooze function can be changed to sound off at 5, 10, and 15-minute intervals. To set the
snooze function, press the SNOOZE and SET button at the same time. Press the plus (+) or minus
(-) buttons to choose which interval you would like.

153. On what product might this be found?
(A) A computer

(B) A music player
(C) An alarm clock
(D) A kitchen timer

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154. What button should you push to save
time changes?
(A) Set
(B) Mode
(C) Save
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Questions 155 -159 refer to the following article.

Adams Reports Third Quarter Loss
By William Baxter
Business Daily Reporter
Adams Co. reported an 8.7 percent drop in profits for the third quarter and cut forecasts for the
fourth quarter and year, citing worries for the upcoming holiday shopping season.
High discounts for unsold merchandise and overstock hurt the company’s profits in addition to
record-high oil prices and the steadily declining dollar.
The slowing economy and low consumer confidence is making retailers such as Adams. Co. rethink
their holiday marketing campaigns and adjust accordingly. “We’re going to concentrate on thrifty
consumers who really watch their spending,” said Karl Stein, Chief Executive of Adams Co. “We
realize the end of the year will be difficult for retailers, so we are adjusting accordingly.”

Other retailers Home Mart and Savers Plus warned of lower-than-expected sales. This is after record
low reports were issued in October.
Adams Co. shares fell 4.6 percent yesterday to a four-year low of $51.94.

155. What is Adams Co.?

158. What can be implied from the article?

(A) A trade company
(B) A retail company
(C) A food manufacturer
(D) An investment company

156. Which quarter’s profits are mainly being
discussed?
(A) The first
(B) The second
(C) The third
(D) The fourth

157. What is NOT a cause for the drop in
profit?

(A) The economy is improving.
(B) People are saving their money.
(C) A major shopping season is
approaching.
(D) The chief executive recently joined
the company.

159. The word “citing” in paragraph 1, line 2,
is closest in meaning to
(A) signing
(B) retelling
(C) stating
(D) recommending

(A) Holiday losses
(B) A weak currency
(C) A surplus in inventory
(D) An increase in oil prices

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