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.
Who most likely is the speaker?- A. An art gallery owner
- B. A hairstylist
- C. A clothing designer
- D. A jewelry maker
- A. Because the listener is a new customer
- B. Because the listener is celebrating a special occasion
- C. Because the listener is a loyal customer
- D. Because the listener placed a large order
- A. To give feedback
- B. To confirm receipt of an order
- C. To update a payment method
- D. To provide an address
Questions 4-6 refer to the following conversation.
What does the listener want to do?- A. Hire a caterer
- B. Purchase a painting
- C. Have a printer repaired
- D. Have a photograph framed
- A. View a list of prices
- B. Place an order
- C. Schedule a time to meet
- D. Read customer reviews
- A. Shipping
- B. An artist's signature
- C. A newsletter
- D. A warranty
Questions 7-9 refer to the following conversation.
Who are the listeners?- A. Hotel receptionists
- B. Health-care staff
- C. Customer-service representatives
- D. Fitness trainers
- A. Activities
- B. Food
- C. Certificates
- D. A video
- A. He would like permission to leave.
- B. He cannot join a luncheon.
- C. A colleague will fill in for him.
- D. Some material will not be covered today.
Questions 10-12 refer to the following conversation.
What is the purpose of the advertisement?- A. To announce a contest
- B. To promote an upcoming sale
- C. To introduce new services
- D. To recruit employees
- A. It is dependable.
- B. It produces innovative products.
- C. It offers flexible schedules.
- D. It pays employees well.
- A. Complete a survey
- B. Fill out an application
- C. Place an order
- D. Get more information
Questions 13-15 refer to the following conversation.
What is the message mainly about?- A. Revising a restaurant menu
- B. Filming for a television show
- C. Launching an advertising campaign
- D. Renovating a kitchen
- A. Come to work early
- B. Experiment with new ingredients
- C. Train an employee
- D. Prepare for a safety inspection
- A. To a food festival
- B. To a cooking class
- C. To a farmers market
- D. To a bakery opening
Questions 16-18 refer to the following conversation.
What is the speaker mainly discussing?- A. A job fair
- B. A factory
- C. Some traffic patterns
- D. A prototype electric vehicle
- A. Few people were in attendance.
- B. Another meeting will be scheduled.
- C. A project has community support.
- D. A public comment period has ended.
- A. An official contract
- B. Some images
- C. A list of companies
- D. Some facts about local politicians
Questions 19-21 refer to the following conversation.
What type of product is being advertised?- A. A floor lamp
- B. A bookshelf
- C. An office chair
- D. A desk organizer
- A. It is durable.
- B. It is adjustable.
- C. It is easy to assemble.
- D. It is available in many colors.
- A. By calling within a time limit
- B. By entering an e-mail address
- C. By referring a product to a friend
- D. By using a mobile phone application
Questions 22-24 refer to the following conversation.
According to the speaker, what is the purpose of the podcast?- A. To discuss the restaurant industry
- B. To review new cooking equipment
- C. To share information about nutrition
- D. To showcase individual ingredients
- A. To encourage the listeners to place an order
- B. To apologize to the listeners for a product shortage
- C. To justify a high price
- D. To criticize a business decision
- A. She published a cookbook.
- B. She launched a culinary training course.
- C. She opened a restaurant.
- D. She traveled abroad.
Questions 25-27 refer to the following conversation.

- A. There is construction noise at the station.
- B. There are no more seats available on a train.
- C. A printed schedule has incorrect information.
- D. A train service has been delayed.
- A. To ask for a refund
- B. To request baggage service
- C. To purchase a monthly pass
- D. To arrange a transfer
- A. At 10:45 A.M.
- B. At 12:05 P.M.
- C. At 1:00 P.M.
- D. At 1:30 P.M.
Questions 28-30 refer to the following conversation.

- A. Civil engineers
- B. Urban planners
- C. News reporters
- D. Safety inspectors
- A. Selca Air
- B. Trilco Airlines
- C. Heathson Airways
- D. Bluxtin Airlines
- A. Download some designs
- B. Look at a model
- C. Take a site tour
- D. View a Webcam
