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 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.
Questions 1-3 refer to the following conversation.
What kind of business is being advertised?- A. A health-care clinic
- B. A computer service store
- C. An auto repair shop
- D. A real estate agency
- A. It has been operating for ten years.
- B. It has doubled its customer base.
- C. It has won an award.
- D. It has opened a new location.
- A. Make an appointment
- B. Print out a coupon
- C. Attend an open house
- D. Refer a friend
Questions 4-6 refer to the following conversation.
What is the podcast episode about?- A. Marketing strategies
- B. Commercial real estate
- C. Customer loyalty
- D. Staff management
- A. Designing billboard ads
- B. Solving budget problems
- C. Explaining complicated ideas
- D. Creating training programs
- A. Breaking news
- B. Survey results
- C. Upcoming contests
- D. Future episode topics
Questions 7-9 refer to the following conversation.
What will be delivered next Wednesday?- A. Office furniture
- B. Color printers
- C. Potted plants
- D. Framed artwork
- A. It has been improving recently.
- B. It is higher in other departments.
- C. It can be improved by office surroundings.
- D. It can be increased by working in groups.
- A. A catalog
- B. A vending machine
- C. Staff uniforms
- D. Exercise equipment
Questions 10-12 refer to the following conversation.
According to the speaker, what happened three years ago?- A. A council member was elected.
- B. A local tax law changed.
- C. A train station opened.
- D. A business relocated.
- A. A banker
- B. A real estate developer
- C. A government official
- D. A store owner
- A. A sporting event
- B. Street closures
- C. The weather
- D. Parking fines
Questions 13-15 refer to the following conversation.
What is the speaker discussing?- A. The renovation of a train station
- B. The construction of a tunnel
- C. The replacement of a bridge
- D. The repaving of a bicycle trail
- A. To propose a change of topic
- B. To explain a delay
- C. To praise some employees
- D. To ask for help
- A. Organizing an opening ceremony
- B. Scheduling a television interview
- C. Revising a design
- D. Meeting with the press
Questions 16-18 refer to the following conversation.
According to the speaker, what will be different about today's session?- A. It will take place outside.
- B. It will be recorded.
- C. Participants will work in pairs.
- D. Participants will deliver presentations.
- A. Improving communication skills
- B. Updating accounting practices
- C. Managing company finances
- D. Recruiting qualified job candidates
- A. It has been donated.
- B. It is vegetarian.
- C. It will arrive late.
- D. It will include a dessert.
Questions 19-21 refer to the following conversation.
Where does the speaker most likely work?- A. At a car-rental company
- B. At an appliance-repair shop
- C. At a car wash
- D. At an auto-mechanic shop
- A. A schedule may be changed.
- B. A supervisor should be consulted.
- C. A cost cannot be determined yet.
- D. A new policy must be followed.
- A. Some machinery will be serviced.
- B. The business will close early.
- C. Some new employees will start work.
- D. An appointment will probably become available.
Questions 22-24 refer to the following conversation.
What type of business does the speaker most likely work at?- A. A car dealership
- B. An electronics store
- C. A clothing boutique
- D. A furniture store
- A. Reduced profits have prevented salary increases.
- B. A new sales strategy will have to be developed.
- C. The listeners will be able to attend an event.
- D. The listeners have been keeping accurate records.
- A. Submit an order form
- B. Provide some feedback
- C. Sign a contract
- D. Check a display area
Questions 25-27 refer to the following conversation.

- A. A rideshare driver
- B. A tour guide
- C. A ticket agent
- D. A baggage handler
- A. On Market Street
- B. On Twelfth Street
- C. On Central Avenue
- D. On Tenth Street
- A. By sending an e-mail
- B. By providing an e-signature
- C. By using an app
- D. By returning a call
Questions 28-30 refer to the following conversation.

- A. Dr. Bajaj
- B. Dr. Novikova
- C. Dr. Ivanda
- D. Dr. Shimizu
- A. She started her own medical practice.
- B. She received an award.
- C. She published a study.
- D. She developed a fitness application.
- A. In a lobby
- B. In an auditorium
- C. In a gift shop
- D. In a dining area
