Practice Test 1
Practice Test 1
Practice Test 1
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3. Question 3
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4. Question 4
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5. Question 5.
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6. Question 6
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Part 2: Listen and mark the best response
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Part 3: Listen to the conversations and choose the best answer to each question
Conversation 1
32. Where does the woman most likely work ?
A. At a hospital
B. At a restaurant
C. At a bank
D. At a hotel
33. Why is the man calling?
A. To get directions
B. To ask for a discount
C. To change a reservation
D. To check an address
34. What will the woman e-mail the man?
A. A confirmation
B. A discount code
C. An application form
D. A menu
Conversation 2
35. Who most likely is the woman?
A. A florist
B. A bus driver
C. A travel agent
D. A postal worker
36. What does the man say he cannot find?
A. A credit card
B. A delivery notice
C. A trip itinerary
D. A revised invoice
37. What does the woman ask the man to bring with him?
A. Proof of payment
B. An account number
C. Photo identification
D. Some packaging supplies
Conversation 3
38. What does the woman want to do at the art gallery?
A. Display her paintings
B. Interview an artist
C. Apply for a job
D. Register for a class
39. What problem does the man mention?
A. A room is not big enough
B. A director is not available
C. A signature is missing
D. A frame is broken
40. What does the man offer to do for the woman?
A. Add her name to a list
B. Print out a schedule
C. Refund a deposit
D. Contact a repair person
Conversation 4
41. What type of business does the man work for?
A. An architecture firm
B. A construction company
C. A real estate agency
D. A bank
42. Why is the woman pleased?
A. An apartment is conveniently located
B. A job position is opening soon
C. Some funding has been approved
D. Some renovations have been completed
43. What does the woman plan to do tomorrow afternoon?
A. Sign some documents
B. View a property
C. Attend a trade show
D. Make a presentation
Conversation 5
44. What does the woman say will happen today?
A. An inspection will take place
B. Repair work will begin
C. A private party will be held
D. Some equipment will be installed.
45. What is the woman worried about?
A. Delayed deliveries
B. Power interruptions
C. Paying extra fees
D. Losing customers
46. What does the man offer to do?
A. Put out a sign
B. Call some customers
C. Extend business hours
D. Pick up some supplies.
Conversation 6
47. What are the speakers celebrating?
A. An increase in sales
B. A company merger
C. A product launch
D. A job promotion
48. What does the man imply when he says, “ That string quartet performs all over the world”?
A. He will be seeing the show again in another country.
B. A music group is often mistaken for a different one
C. Some musicians are very accomplished
D. Some tickets are difficult to find.
49. What does the woman agree to do in the morning?
A. Arrange a press conference
B. Test some equipment
C. Complete some paperwork
D. Present a proposal
Conversation 7
50. What are the speakers trying to do?
A. Organize a filling system
B. Review some résumés
C. Schedule a training session
D. Revise a budget
51. What does the man suggest?
A. Dividing some work
B. Clarifying a procedure
C. Moving a deadline
D. Placing an advertisement
52. What does the man ask the woman to do?
A. Edit a journal article
B. Develop a Web design
C. Send a résumé
D. Print some documents
Conversation 8
53. Why is the man selling his car?
A. He will be getting a car from his company.
B. He plans to take public transportation
C. He needs a bigger vehicle
D. He is moving overseas.
54. According to the man, why will buyers like the car?
A. It is fuel efficient
B. It has all new tires
C. The model is very popular now
D. The outside is in good condition.
55. What will the woman most likely do next?
A. Visit her friend
B. Find a business card
C. Check a catalog
D. Measure some fabric
Conversation 9
56. What does the man want to purchase?
A. Company stationery
B. Advertising space in a newspaper
C. Promotional clothing
D. Web site design tools.
57. How can the man receive a discount?
A. By referring potential customers
B. By signing up for a newsletter
C. By paying in advance
D. By placing a large order
58. What does the woman tell the man to do?
A. Speak with manager
B. Visit a web site
C. Make an appointment
D. Request a sample
Conversation 10
59. Where do the speakers work?
A. At a radio station
B. At a recording studio
C. At an electronics manufacturer
D. At a newspaper
60. Why did Colby Media contact the speakers’ workplace?
A. To offer a training workshop
B. To promote some new products
C. To request some photographs
D. To ask for a reference
61. What does the woman imply when she says, “ I never actually worked with him”?
A. She cannot fulfill a request
B. She would prefer to work alone
C. She is surprised a colleague is leaving
D. She is disappointed with an assignment
Conversation 11
Conversation 12
65. According to the woman, what is the topic of this month’s issue?
A. Mobile phone technology
B. Computer training classes
C. Improving photography skills
D. Online self-publishing tips
66. According to the man, why should Reiko’s story be included on the cover?
A. Reiko is a famous writer
B. The photos are colorful
C. The topic could attract new readers
D. The story is time- sensitive
67. Look at the graphic. Where will the title of Reiko’s story be?
A. In text box 1
B. In text box 2
C. In text box 3
D. In text box 4
Conversation 13
68. What does the man ask the woman about?
A. The amount of a refund
B. The location of a store
C. The date of the delivery
D. The name of a business owner
69. Look at the graphic. Where does the woman work?
A. Eyeglass Express
B. Amir’s Outdoor Equipment
C. Gourmet Sampler
D. Kid’s Fashions
70. What does the woman say about Amir?
A. He is moving abroad
B. He is not working today
C. He is starting a new job soon
D. He is hiring an assistant
Part 4: Listen to short talks and choose the best answer to each question
Short talk 1
71. Where does the caller work?
A. At a farm
B. At a department store
C. At a restaurant
D. At a bakery
72. What problem does the caller describe?
A. An order was not filled correctly.
B. An appliance is not working properly.
C. A shipment has been lost.
D. An account has been closed.
73. What is the listener asked to do?
A. Consult an expert
B. Indicate a preference
C. Contact another vendor
D. Pay an additional fee
Short talk 2
74. What is the purpose of the announcement?
A. To introduce an employee
B. To ask for volunteers
C. To name an award winner
D. To organize a client visit
75. What does Ms. Lee plan to do?
A. Open an overseas branch
B. Promote some staff
C. Lend money to local businesses
D. Join a banking association
76. What does the speaker imply when he says "We only have the room until two o'clock"?
A. The listeners must finish their task quickly
B. There is not enough time for questions.
C. There has been a scheduling error
D. The listeners should arrive on time.
Short talk 3
77. Who most likely is the speaker?
A. A flower shop owner
B. A city employee
C. A city employee
D. A construction worker
78. What does the speaker say about butterflies?
A. They have declined in number recently.
B. They can be viewed in an indoor exhibit.
C. They are protected by park regulations.
D. They will be drawn to the flowers.
79. What has been provided for the listeners?
A. Some tools
B. Some bird food
C. A picnic lunch
D. A map of the park
Short talk 4
80. Where most likely is this announcement being made?
A. At an airport
B. At a train station
C. At a shopping center
D. At an amusement park
81. What does the speaker say is now available?
A. An expanded cafeteria
B. A renovated waiting area
C. Complimentary Internet access
D. Automated ticketing machines
82. What is mentioned about the user instructions?
A. They are available on the Web site
B. They are offered in different languages.
C. They are written on each ticket.
D. They can be found inside the merchandise packaging
Short talk 5
83. What does the business produce?
A. Light bulbs
B. Portable radios
C. Automobile tires
D. Airplane engines
84. According to the speaker, what will the business do in September?
A. Implement a recycling program
B. Launch an advertising campaign
C. Open a new manufacturing plant
D. Raise the salary of its employees
85. What does the mayor anticipate will happen in Laxton?
A. More traffic laws will be passed.
B. More traffic laws will be passed.
C. An energy policy will be revised
D. Public transportation services will improve
Short talk 6
86. What type of work are listeners training for?
A. Maintenance
B. Manufacturing
C. Research
D. Sales
87. What problem is the speaker hoping to avoid?
A. High energy costs
B. Long lines for the elevators
C. Damage to artwork
D. Noise in the galleries
88. What does the speaker imply when she says "I look at least twice a shift"?
A. Listeners should follow her
B. Listeners should sign up for more shifts recommendation
C. She has already checked some equipment
D. She will be conducting surprise inspections
Short talk 7
89. What aspect of the taxi business did most customers comment on?
A. Speed of service
B. Cleanliness of vehicles
C. Employee friendliness
D. Driver safety
90. What does the speaker mean when she says everyone can see our ratings online?
A. She is happy some information is easy to
B. She is concerned about the company's
C. She wants the company Web site to be
D. She is sure there is no need to collect find reputation fixed. additional feedback
91. What does the speaker suggest?
A. Hiring additional drivers
B. Modifying a schedule
C. Starting a bonus program
D. Upgrading some vehicles
Short talk 8
92. What is the topic of the workshop?
A. Applying for a job
B. Making effective presentations
C. Creating a business plan
D. Designing advertisements
93. According to the speaker, why is it important to make a good first impression?
A. To attract new customers
B. To keep listeners' attention
C. To gain a manager's respect
D. To get investors' support
94. What does the speaker ask members of the group to do?
A. Work together in teams
B. Describe past work experience
C. Give a demonstration
D. Make a list of questions
Short talk 9
95. Look at the graphic. Which class does the speaker plan to take?
A. Weight lifting
B. Indoor cycling
C. Dance workout
D. Core strengthening
96. Why is the speaker going to Reynold's Café?
A. It is conveniently located
B. It has outdoor seating
C. The food is delicious
D. A musical group is performing
97. What does the speaker offer to do?
A. Make a reservation
B. Give a friend a ride
C. Pay for a meal
D. Respond to an e-mail
Short talk 10
98. What kind of products does the speaker's company sell?
A. Kitchen appliances
B. Camping supplies
C. Men's clothing
D. Used cars
99. Look at the graphic. In which province will the company begin a direct-mail advertising
campaign?
A. Alberta
B. Quebec
C. Manitoba
D. Ontario
100. What will the listeners most likely do next?
A. Try out a product
B. Tour a showroom
C. Arrange some displays
D. Watch a presentation
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. Mr. Guo ------- with an electrician yesterday about the rewriting project.
A. consults B. is consulting C. to consults D. consulted
102. Ms. Lan Le will complete -- internship at the George Cake Shop next week.
A. she B. her C. hers D. herself
103. Every Thursday the Lifelong Reading Club meets to ------- novels written by local authors.
A. create B. discuss C. discuss D. dictate
104. Skymills Insurance ------- grew from a small business to a midsize company with 350
employees.
A. quick B. quickly C. quicker D. quickest
105. Local shop owners are invited to the --- of Clyde Bank’s downtown branch.
A. open B. opened C. opening D. openly
106. All e-mail messages regarding legal issues should be -- in a separate folder.
A. stored B. escaped C. served D. determined
107. Hiring an ------- for Ms. Tsai must be our top priority, as her workload has increased.
A. assist B. assistant C. assisted D. assistance
108. The ----- Ladoff Building was constructed in 1923 and stood two stories tall
A. origin B. originated C. originally D. original
109. If you have questions about your most -- credit card statement, call Mr. Hassan
A. central B. consecutive C. actual D. recent
110. The Rinzlite dishwasher was ranked higher --- all other dishwashers in its class.
A. to B. past C. than D. by
111. So far, the Grantley store --20 percent more mobile phones than it did last year.
A. will sell B. was sold C. has sold D. are selling
112. In the event of a power failure, unplug computers until power is ------- restored.
A. fully B. fullness C. fullest D. full
113. Although Mr. Akiyama retired last year, he ------- visits the office each week.
A. next B. yet C. still D. finally
114. At the panel discussion, Ms. Yang made a ------- argument for environmentally responsible
business practices.
A. convince B. convincing C. convinced D. convincingly
115. The Hokodo Orchestra will hold ------- for new string musicians next Tuesday.
A. attention B. investigations C. investigations D. auditions
116. Although the team members ------- were not available after the game, the coach was happy
to be interviewed.
A. themselves B. they C. theirs D. them
117. Ms. Schwimmer’s application was not ------- reviewed until November 5th.
A. relatively B. occasionally C. completely D. enormously
118. Managers are encouraged to give their staff ------- feedback during the annual
performance-review meetings.
A. construction B. constructively C. constructive D. constructing
119. Deckermark Enterprises offers employees flexible scheduling and telecommuting -------.
A. statements B. exchanges C. precautions D. options
120. Ms. Summer can estimate the cost for the land-clearing project in Fosterville, ------- before
the details are finalized.
A. even B. some C. such D. else
121. The company’s transition from paper paychecks to electronic paychecks was -------
smooth.
A. impressive B. impression C. impressively D. impress
122. All temporary workers should contact Ms. Fierro to ---- an identification badge.
A. combine B. gather C. obtain D. approach
123. We will pay your insurance claim ------- we receive the official damage report.
A. once B. since C. like D. except
124. Neither of the ------- in the debate was willing to take a stand on the riverfront
development controversy.
A. politicians B. politicize C. political D. politically
125. ------- the additional funding, Central City Medical School expects to double the size of its
research team.
A. Over B. On C. At D. With
126. The clients have indicated that a reception area of 60 square meters will be ------ in the new
building.
A. sufficient B. flexible C. capable D. calculating
127. Ms. Lau would like to know ------- Mr. Cole called the main office yesterday
A. whatever B. while C. why D. who
128. Koffler Law hired more paralegals ------- meet its commitment to clients.
A. consequently B. in order to C. in any case D. additionally
129. The newest edition of the Biltmire Road Atlas has plastic-coated pages for extra -------.
A. familiarity B. persistence C. durability D. replacement
130. Job seekers should prepare a list of professional references ------- applying for positions.
A. prior to B. outside of C. in front of D. according to
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.
Question 131 - 134 refer to following paragraph: