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.

PART 1 - Directions: For each question in this part, you will hear four statements about a picture. When you hear the statements, you must select the one statement that best describes what you see in the picture. The statements will not be printed and will be spoken only one time.

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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 and will be spoken only one time. Select the best response to the question or statement.

Question 7: How old is this building?

Question 8: Can you come to my jazz performance tonight?

Question 9: Which apartment submitted a work order?

Question 10: Will you contact the vendor about changing our delivery date?

Question 11: Why was the maintenance worker here?

Question 12: Did management make a hiring decision yet?

Question 13: Do you want to eat here in our cafeteria or go out?

Question 14: Didn't you e-mail the employment contract to Mr. Patel yesterday?

Question 15: Our division's picnic is this Saturday, right?

Question 16: Would you like coffee or tea?

Question 17: We achieved our sales targets this month.

Question 18: How often do you travel for your job?

Question 19: We should hike the Wildflower Trail today.

Question 20: You've booked a hotel in London, haven't you?

Question 21: Are there any tickets left for tonight's concert?

Question 22: Haven't you used this software before?

Question 23: When is the new blender going to be released?

Question 24: Who's picking up our clients at the airport?

Question 25: Where are the red roses that came in this morning?

Question 26: This film has been nominated for several awards.

Question 27: Who's interested in starting a car pool program?

Question 28: Where will I teach my workshop this month?

Question 29: Why are we moving these sweaters to the back of the store?

Question 30: Would you be interested in working on some of these contracts?

Question 31: What type of job are you looking for?

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.

1. Former Sendai Company CEO Ken Nakata spoke about ------ career experiences.

2. Passengers who will be taking a ------ domestic flight should go to Terminal A.

3. Fresh and ------ apple-cider donuts are available at Oakcrest Orchard's retail shop for £5 per dozen.

4. Zahn Flooring has the widest selection of ------ in the United Kingdom.

5. One responsibility of the IT department is to ensure that the company is using ------ software.

6. It is wise to check a company’s dress code ------ visiting its head office.

7. Wexler Store's management team expects that employees will ------ support any new hires.

8. Wheel alignments and brake system ------ are part of our vehicle service plan.

9. Registration for the Marketing Coalition Conference is now open ------ September 30.

10. Growth in the home entertainment industry has been ------ this quarter.

11. Hawson Furniture will be making ------ on the east side of town on Thursday.

12. The Marlton City Council does not have the authority to ------ parking on city streets.

13. Project Earth Group is ------ for ways to reduce transport-related greenhouse gas emissions.

14. Our skilled tailors are happy to design a custom-made suit that fits your style and budget ------.

15. Project manager Hannah Chung has proved to be very ------ with completing company projects.

16. Lehua Vacation Club members will receive double points ------ the month of August at participating hotels.

17. The costumes were not received ------ enough to be used in the first dress rehearsal.

18. As a former publicist for several renowned orchestras, Mr. Wu would excel in the role of event ------.

19. The northbound lane on Davis Street will be ------ closed because of the city's bridge reinforcement project.

20. Airline representatives must handle a wide range of passenger issues, ------ missed connections to lost luggage.

21. The meeting notes were ------ deleted, but Mr. Hahm was able to recreate them from memory.

22. The current issue of *Farming Scene* magazine predicts that the price of corn will rise 5 percent over the ------ year.

23. Anyone who still ------ to take the fire safety training should do so before the end of the month.

24. Emerging technologies have ------ begun to transform the shipping industry in ways that were once unimaginable.

25. The company handbook outlines the high ------ that employees are expected to meet every day.

26. Because ------ of the board members have scheduling conflicts, the board meeting will be moved to a date when all can attend.

27. The project ------ the collaboration of several teams across the company.

28. We cannot send the store's coupon booklet to the printers until it ------ by Ms. Jeon.

29. ------ the closure of Verdigold Transport Services, we are looking for a new shipping company.

30. The ------ information provided by Uniss Bank's brochure helps applicants understand the terms of their loans.

PART 6

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

Questions 31-34 refer to the following announcement.

Come to the Maxley Heights Center for Horticulture and learn how to create a beautiful, eco-friendly garden for your home or business. (31) __________. We will teach you how to plant a rain garden, which is simply a shallow sunken garden (32) __________ a special soil mix to filter pollutants from rainwater flowing from nearby roads and rooftops. These gardens can be landscaped with native plants and flowers. (33) __________, rain gardens are always beneficial to the local environment. Among other things, (34) __________ improve drainage and protect rivers and streams.
To register, visit www.maxley-horticulture.org.

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Questions 35-38 refer to the following letter.

31 July
Akwasi Dombo
Fourth Avenue
GA 105
Accra, Ghana

Dear Mr. Dombo,

Thank you for your (35) __________ support in helping me to plan the opening gala for Tokyo's fashion week. The event was a huge success, and I was honored to work with you. I know that our attendees follow your work closely, and they loved the designs you contributed for this event. Your designs received a lot of (36) __________ on social media. Shows like this will keep Tokyo on the map as a premier fashion centre. (37) __________. I realize that the multiple delays made the planning no easy task. The auction (38) __________ our Young Designers Award program is coming up soon and I look forward to working with you on that as well.

Sincerely,

Asahi Ishioka
Director, Japanese Guild of Fashion Designers

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Questions 39-42 refer to the following e-mail.

From: Patron Services <patronservices@menachinlibrary.org>
To: Edgar Hughes <hughese98@villachesta.com>
Subject: Card expiration date approaching
Date: December 3

Dear Mr. Hughes,

Please be advised that your Mena Chin Library card will expire one month from today. (39) __________ must be renewed if you intend to keep your membership for the coming year. (40) __________. This can be done at the information desk at any branch location.

(41) __________ you decide to close your account, no action is necessary. Failure to complete your renewal by the (42) __________ date will result in the expiration of your library privileges.

If you have any questions about this notice, or about general library services, you may reply directly to this e-mail.

Sincerely,
Patron Services

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Questions 43-46 refer to the following letter.

April 7

Naomi Burwell
43 Waymire Road
South Portland, ME 04109

Dear Ms. Burwell,

I am Omar Ridha, the manager of Droplight Studio. (43) __________. We offer a full range of photography services for real estate professionals like you. We take pride in composing interior and exterior shots that make a property look its best. Droplight Studio spares no effort in (44) __________ superior digital images. (45) __________, our professional-grade equipment, lighting, and staging techniques allow us to highlight the best features of a property. And once the photo shoot is over, every image (46) __________ expert editing. All these services come standard in every package.

Please visit our Web site to view our work as well as our pricing and scheduling information. We are happy to work with you to customize orders.

Sincerely,
Omar Ridha, Droplight Studio

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PART 7
Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, e-mails, and instant messages. Each text or set of texts 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.

1. Where would the information most likely be found?

2. What kind of item is most likely discussed?

3. What is suggested by the schedule?

4. What is indicated about 11:00 A.M. Winnipeg time?

5. What is indicated about the Bryant Foyer?

6. What is suggested about Andito's?

7. At 1:00 P.M., what does Ms. Chi most likely mean when she writes, "Sure thing, Mina"?

8. What will happen next?

9. For whom is the notice most likely intended?

10. What does the notice indicate about the weather?

11. What service does the notice mention?

12. Where most likely is the notice posted?

13. What is stated about large bags?

14. In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong? "Please refrain from making phone calls or texting at all times."

15. What is the main purpose of the e-mail?

16. What is suggested about Ms. Ayala?

17. What is indicated about the multilayer cake?

18. The word "judged" in paragraph 2, line 3, is closest in meaning to

19. What is the main purpose of the article?

20. What is suggested about Ms. Ayala?

21. What is indicated about the multilayer cake?

22. The word "judged" in paragraph 2, line 3, is closest in meaning to

23. Why did Ms. Yakovleva choose the Dish Magic 300 dishwasher?

24. The word “running” in paragraph 1, line 7, is closest in meaning to

25. What is indicated about Ms. Yakovleva?

26. For whom is the information intended?

27. In the information, what is NOT mentioned as being offered to employees?

28. What is mentioned about Skyler Airlines?

29. In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong? "Our openings cover a broad range of skill sets."

1. What is indicated about a presentation?

2. At 9:22 A.M., what does Ms. Lorenz imply when she writes, "let's not overlook that"?

3. Who most likely is Mr. Harven?

4. When do the writers plan to meet to review a slide presentation?

5. What is the purpose of the press release?

6. In the press release, the word "reflects" in paragraph 1, line 4, is closest in meaning to

7. What is indicated about Kitchen Swifts?

8. What is most likely true about Ms. Guan?

9. What did Ms. Guan suggest about Enriqua's in the review?

10. What is the purpose of the e-mail?

11. Why will Mr. Boyle travel from Stranraer to Kirkcolm?

12. What is indicated in the e-mail?

13. What is most likely true about Ms. Savard?

14. How is Mr. Boyle traveling to Cairnryan on June 5?

15. What is indicated about TTA?

16. According to the advertisement, what does TTA provide to students who finish a class?

17. What is most likely true about Mr. Egbe?

18. What TTA class is Mr. Egbe enrolled in?

19. What section did Mr. Egbe most likely add to the outline after speaking with Mr. Akpan?

20. What does the article mention about Orange Bay Kitchen?

21. According to the article, what is the most popular menu item at Orange Bay Kitchen?

22. What is suggested about Ms. Peterkin's visit to Orange Bay Kitchen?

23. What is a purpose of the e-mail?

24. Whom did Ms. Peterkin meet at Orange Bay Kitchen?

25. What does the invoice suggest about Green Canyon?

26. Why most likely did Green Canyon receive a discount on its order dated June 10?

27. According to the notice, what is changing at Orbys Distributors?

28. What is suggested about Mr. Tesoriero?

29. What does Mr. Singh ask Ms. Peterson to do?

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. 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.

1. (Original 32) What event does the woman mention?

2. (Original 33) What does the woman ask for?

3. (Original 34) What does the man recommend doing?

Questions 4-6 refer to the following conversation.

4. (Original 35) What department do the speakers most likely work in?

5. (Original 36) What problem does the woman mention?

6. (Original 37) What does the man say he will do?

Questions 7-9 refer to the following conversation.

7. (Original 38) What industry do the speakers most likely work in?

8. (Original 39) What is the reason for a delay?

9. (Original 40) What does the man say he will do?

Questions 10-12 refer to the following conversation.

10. (Original 41) Why is the woman at the restaurant?

11. (Original 42) What does the woman mean when she says, “it’s very hot today”?

12. (Original 43) What does the man say about a parking garage?

Questions 13-15 refer to the following conversation.

13. (Original 44) Where does the woman most likely work?

14. (Original 45) What does Murat ask about?

15. (Original 46) What does the woman suggest doing?

Questions 16-18 refer to the following conversation.

16. (Original 47) What type of industry do the speakers most likely work in?

17. (Original 48) What business challenge are the speakers discussing?

18. (Original 49) What does the man say he will do?

Questions 19-21 refer to the following conversation.

19. (Original 50) Why is the man calling?

20. (Original 51) What does the man say a client is interested in doing?

21. (Original 52) What does the woman ask the man to send?

Questions 22-24 refer to the following conversation.

22. (Original 53) What problem does the woman mention?

23. (Original 54) Where do the speakers most likely work?

24. (Original 55) What does the man say he will do next?

Questions 25-27 refer to the following conversation.

25. (Original 56) Why is the man calling the woman?

26. (Original 57) Who most likely is the woman?

27. (Original 58) What will the woman most likely do next?

Questions 28-30 refer to the following conversation.

28. (Original 59) What are the speakers mainly discussing?

29. (Original 60) Why does the woman say, “they also talked about it last year”?

30. (Original 61) What does the woman want to avoid?

Questions 31-33 refer to the following conversation and graphic.

31. (Original 62) Who is a gift for?

32. (Original 63) Look at the graphic. What is the price of the item the man recommends?

33. (Original 64) What is the woman going to send to the man?

Questions 34-36 refer to the following conversation and graphic.

34. (Original 65) What type of art will be displayed in an exhibit?

35. (Original 66) Look at the graphic. Which piece of artwork will no longer be included?

36. (Original 67) What does the woman say she will do right away?

Questions 37-39 refer to the following conversation and graphic.

37. (Original 68) Who most likely are the speakers?

38. (Original 69) Look at the graphic. Which site has already been completed?

39. (Original 70) What does the man suggest focusing on?

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 recorded message.

1. Who has recorded the message?

2. What are the listeners asked to do?

3. What does the speaker say was mailed last week?

Questions 4-6 refer to the following television broadcast.

4. What is the topic of the episode?

5. What does the speaker emphasize about some tools?

6. What does the speaker recommend doing every year?

Questions 7-9 refer to the following excerpt from a tour.

7. Who most likely is the speaker?

8. What will happen at two o'clock?

9. What is *Orchid Caretakers*?

Questions 10-12 refer to the following announcement.

10. What event is taking place?

11. What does the organization plan to do?

12. What does the speaker encourage the listeners to do?

Questions 13-15 refer to the following talk.

13. What is the topic of the workshop?

14. What does the speaker imply when he says, “Erina’s at the back of the room”?

15. What will the listeners do next?

Questions 16-18 refer to the following talk.

16. What is a historical site famous for?

17. Why does the speaker apologize?

18. What does the speaker ask the listeners to do?

Questions 19-21 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting.

19. What is the speaker mainly discussing?

20. What does the speaker imply when he says, “this is a priority”?

21. What will the listeners do next?

Questions 22-24 refer to the following talk.

22. Where do the listeners most likely work?

23. What is the main purpose of the talk?

24. What does the speaker imply when she says, “That will require management approval”?

Questions 25-27 refer to the following talk.

25. According to the speaker, what was recently completed?

26. Look at the graphic. Where does the speaker say refreshments will be served?

27. What are the listeners reminded to do?

Questions 28-30 refer to the following excerpt from a workshop.

28. What is the topic of today's lecture?

29. Look at the graphic. At what depth should samples be collected this month?

30. What does the speaker encourage the listeners to do?

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. The statements will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.

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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.

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PART 3

Questions 1-5: Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Southern Rental Car – booking

Name: William (1) __________
Address: 10 (2) __________ Nelson
Contact number: 07 (3) __________
Payment by credit card type: (4) __________ card.
Card No. 4550 1392 8309 3221
Card expiry date: July 20XX
Rental period: (5) __________ days

Question 1: What did the woman forget to do?

Question 2: What does the man say about the restaurant?

Question 3: What does the woman request?

Question 4: What is the conversation mainly about?

Question 5: What does the man emphasize about some products?

Question 6: Why has Vedika joined the meeting?

Question 7: What event are the speakers discussing?

Question 8: What does the man suggest doing this year?

Question 9: What concern does the woman express?

Question 10: Who is the man?

Question 11: What product does the company manufacture?

Question 12: What will the woman most likely do next?

Question 13: What was the man hoping to do this weekend?

Question 14: Why does the man need to cancel his plans?

Question 15: What does the woman offer to do?

Question 16: What was the man asked to do in preparation for a conference?

Question 17: Who is the conference intended for?

Question 18: What does the woman want to hand out to conference attendees?

Question 19: Who is the woman?

Question 20: What does the man highlight about a work space?

Question 21: What does the man offer to do for the woman?

Question 22: What are the speakers preparing for?

Question 23: What does the man imply when he says, "The workbook's already been printed"?

Question 24: What does the man suggest?

Question 25: Who most likely is the woman?

Question 26: Why does the woman say, "we've had a lot of requests for that lately"?

Question 27: What does the woman say she will do?

Question 28: What news does the woman share?

Question 29: Who are the men?

Question 30: Why is Rajeev nervous?

Question 31: Where has the woman just come from?

Question 32: Look at the graphic. Which lane will stay open today?

Question 33: What does the woman say she will ask for?

Question 34: What does the woman suggest about an event location?

Question 35: Look at the graphic. Which fruit will be picked during the event?

Question 36: What does the woman say she will do?

Question 37: Who most likely is the woman?

Question 38: Look at the graphic. Which location is the woman referring to?

Question 39: What might the man pay extra for?

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.

Question 1: What is the purpose of a meeting?

Question 2: What type of business do the listeners most likely work for?

Question 3: What does the speaker say he will do?

Question 4: What topic did the listener write an article about?

Question 5: What does the speaker like about the article?

Question 6: Who does the speaker want the listener to interview?

Question 7: What does the speaker imply when she says, "we have a lot of speakers on the schedule"?

Question 8: What industry does Dr. Adachi most likely work in?

Question 9: What does the speaker encourage the listeners to do?

Question 10: What type of event is most likely taking place?

Question 11: What are exhibitors asked to do?

Question 12: What does the speaker mean when he says, "I've talked to your team leads about the issue"?

Question 13: What industry does the speaker most likely work in?

Question 14: What does the speaker mean when she says, "this is your first account"?

Question 15: What does the speaker ask the listener to send?

Question 16: Where do the listeners most likely work?

Question 17: What is the speaker mainly discussing?

Question 18: What solution does the speaker suggest?

Question 19: Who is Johann Weber?

Question 20: What will take place momentarily?

Question 21: According to the speaker, what can the listeners do at the information desk?

Question 22: Where does the speaker most likely work?

Question 23: What does the speaker imply when she says, "we haven't looked at other suppliers recently"?

Question 24: What will most likely be discussed next?

Question 25: Why does the speaker want to purchase backpacks?

Question 26: Look at the graphic. Which backpack fits the speaker's needs?

Question 27: What does the speaker ask about?

Question 28: What type of business does the speaker run?

Question 29: According to the speaker, what did the business receive?

Question 30: Look at the graphic. Which day will the business hours change?

READING TEST 10

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.

1. According to the department head, ------- are ready to begin work on the Arborney Bridge project.

2. The policy prohibiting visitor access to the laboratory must be ------- followed.

3. Yoon-Hee Kim is the ------- graduate of Serrica University to lead a Fortune 500 company.

4. Contact Frank Marilli in the IT department ------- you have any problems with the new database software.

5. A ------- efficiency expert will be visiting our work site in early November.

6. At Gallant's Pet Store, customer ------- are accepted between 9:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.

7. The management at Carette Industries ------- values the work of the research team.

8. Pentrexa Pharmacy is able to ------- most prescriptions within one business day.

9. The ------- of a parking structure for Huron General Hospital will begin on June 1.

10. Some of the flower beds surrounding Dale Valley Lodge had to be replanted ------- the recent rainstorm.

11. Several water stations ------- along the route of next week's marathon.

12. The Crown Lagoon Hotel has 150 rooms, each with a ------- view of the city.

13. Overall, charitable donations rose last year, ------- specific dollar amounts are not yet available.

14. We strongly advise you to back up the data stored on your electronic device ------- turning it in for repairs.

15. Because Ms. Garcia enjoys creating charts and graphs, her supervisor ------- asks her to make materials for presentations.

16. Manufacturers of high-end products are dealing with excess ------- because consumers are buying fewer luxury items.

17. The Hayle Group, ------- consists of business consultants and lawyers, advocates for tax policy reforms.

18. Daishi Asayama is one of three applicants being ------- to oversee the Kingston franchises.

19. The reviewer of Ms. Chen's book noted that her research was -------.

20. Mr. Pereira has worked in our legal department ------- his transfer to the Atlanta office ten years ago.

21. Pennypack Markets soon plans to break ground on its largest ------- center in the area.

22. Ms. Miller ------- welcomed the speakers who will be leading the workshops.

23. Mr. Nayar ------- the need for enhanced safety protocols long before the government issued a report on the topic.

24. Angelia Financial recently announced ------- changes to its benefits package that were greeted enthusiastically by its staff.

25. ------- poems written by Mike Hanover are included in the new edition of Merwyn's Anthology.

26. For a list of local farms that supply food to restaurants, please ------- to the Hueland Farm Association Web site.

27. Samidu Communications is soliciting suggestions from its staff about ways of improving employee -------.

28. Mr. Ben-Moshe always reserves the banquet room at Saitomi's Kitchen ------- the sales team has a holiday event.

29. Annika Dulin ------- the marketing department at Tollason Industries' planning meeting tomorrow.

30. Do not post any statements about the company on social media without prior -------.

PART 6
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