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 3
Directions: You will hear some conversations between two or more 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 1-3 refer to the following conversation.
Câu 1What change is a company making?
- A. It is lowering some prices.
- B. It is hiring more staffers.
- C. It is moving to a new location.
- D. It is expanding a product line.
- A. Updating a handbook
- B. Donating some furniture
- C. Creating a schedule
- D. Downloading a software program
- A. Train a new employee
- B. Review an application
- C. Check a list
- D. Talk to some directors
Questions 4-6 refer to the following conversation.
Who most likely are the women?- A. Company executives
- B. Journalists
- C. Health-care professionals
- D. Safety inspectors
- A. The number of event participants
- B. The amount of money raised
- C. The quality of vendors
- D. The variety of presentations
- A. Watch a demonstration
- B. Get some refreshments
- C. Register for an event
- D. Take a photograph
Questions 7-9 refer to the following conversation.
What most likely is the woman's job?- A. Professional chef
- B. Bank executive
- C. Administrative assistant
- D. Web designer
- A. Buy some materials from the woman
- B. Check the woman's work
- C. List investment options
- D. Update some client information
- A. A cost estimate
- B. A revised schedule
- C. A building plan
- D. A list of changes
Questions 10-12 refer to the following conversation.
Why is a train platform closed?- A. Safety inspections are being conducted.
- B. New escalators are being installed.
- C. Tracks are being repaired.
- D. Waiting areas are being remodeled.
- A. Misunderstanding some instructions
- B. Being late for an appointment
- C. Losing a travel pass
- D. Boarding the wrong train
- A. Purchase a snack
- B. Take a shuttle bus
- C. File a complaint
- D. Download a map
Questions 13-15 refer to the following conversation.
Why does the man call the woman?- A. To provide an update on his project
- B. To get approval on some design changes
- C. To receive the woman's feedback on a prototype
- D. To persuade the woman to invest in his business
- A. It is inexpensive.
- B. It is easy to assemble.
- C. It is adjustable.
- D. It is lightweight.
- A. To open a customer account
- B. To issue a certificate
- C. To make some copies
- D. To evaluate a proposal
Questions 16-18 refer to the following conversation.
What are the speakers preparing for?- A. A construction-site visit
- B. A safety inspection
- C. An interview
- D. A film festival
- A. A lighting issue
- B. A script mistake
- C. A material shortage
- D. A revenue decrease
- A. A company accountant
- B. A possible client
- C. A supervisor
- D. An intern
Questions 19-21 refer to the following conversation.
What does the woman thank the man for?- A. Distributing some fliers
- B. Completing some calculations
- C. Placing a catering order
- D. Preparing some paper copies
- A. A colleague was promoted.
- B. The company won an award.
- C. A colleague will be retiring.
- D. The company will be training employees.
- A. A room is too small.
- B. An invitation is incorrect.
- C. No other conference rooms were available.
- D. Another administrative assistant was too busy.
Questions 22-24 refer to the following conversation.
What type of event is the man planning?- A. A retirement banquet
- B. A company retreat
- C. A press conference
- D. A fund-raiser
- A. She was stuck in traffic.
- B. She was at lunch.
- C. She was setting up a room.
- D. She was on the phone.
- A. An airport shuttle
- B. Late checkout
- C. A fitness center
- D. Internet capabilities
Questions 25-27 refer to the following conversation.
Where does the conversation most likely take place?- A. At a restaurant
- B. At a shipping dock
- C. At a farm
- D. At a supermarket
- A. A colorful package design
- B. A self-service machine
- C. A same-day delivery service
- D. A television advertisement
- A. Waiting for some data
- B. Issuing a refund
- C. Hiring more staff
- D. Rearranging some merchandise
Questions 28-30 refer to the following conversation.
What are the speakers discussing?- A. Relocating their office
- B. Attracting new patients
- C. Scheduling appointments
- D. Finding qualified staff
- A. To request some performance feedback
- B. To express concern about a procedure
- C. To correct a misunderstanding
- D. To support a suggestion
- A. Investigate options
- B. Revise a budget
- C. Contact a patient
- D. Update a Web site
Questions 31-33 refer to the following conversation.

- A. Conference participants
- B. Employees
- C. Contest winners
- D. Visitors
- A. $15
- B. $20
- C. $23
- D. $25
- A. Submit a registration form
- B. Adjust a work schedule
- C. Approve an order
- D. Ask for a bulk-pricing rate
Questions 34-36 refer to the following conversation.

- A. Tourism
- B. Film
- C. Engineering
- D. Transportation
- A. Some equipment is not available.
- B. A new business is opening.
- C. A process will be easier.
- D. Costs will be lower.
- A. Bangalore Avenue
- B. Dublin Avenue
- C. Polly Street
- D. Elm Lane
Questions 37-39 refer to the following conversation.

- A. A video-game convention
- B. An in-store demonstration
- C. A product launch
- D. A focus-group session
- A. Level 1
- B. Level 2
- C. Level 3
- D. Level 4
- A. Contacting a colleague
- B. Postponing an event
- C. Working over the weekend
- D. Making travel arrangements
