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SAMPLE EXAMINATION
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 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. Then find
the number of the question on your answer sheet and mark your answer. 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.
Example
Sample Answer
A B C D
You will hear:
Where is the meeting room?
You will also hear:
(A) To meet the new director.
(B) It’s the first room on the right.
(C) Yes, at two o’clock.
The best response to the question “Where is the meeting room?” is choice (B), “It’s the first room on the right,” so
(B) is the correct answer. You should mark answer (B) on your answer sheet.
11.
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26.
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12.
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27.
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13.
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28.
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14.
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29.
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15.
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30.
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16.
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31.
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17.
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32.
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18.
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33.
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19.
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34.
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20.
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35.
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21.
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36.
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22.
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37.
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23.
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38.
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24.
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39.
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25.
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40.
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PART 3
Directions: You will hear some conversations between two 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.
41.
What is true about the restaurant?
(A) It does not serve breakfast.
(B) It is not normally open for dinner.
(C) It cannot seat more than 30 people.
(D) It does not take credit card payments.
42. What will the woman be required to do?
(A) Call back on another day
(B) Tell the cook about any special requests
(C) Make arrangements at least two days
ahead
(D) Pay a deposit when she makes her
reservation
43.
What does the man want to know?
(A) When the party will be held
(B) How the payment will be made
(C) What occasion is being celebrated
(D) Who to contact for more information
44.
What is true about Maya?
(A) They are performing live soon.
(B) They have more than one album.
(C) They have released only one song.
(D) They are the man’s favorite group.
45.
What does the man like about Maya?
(A) Their lyrics
(B) Their music
(C) Their outfits
(D) Their attitude
46.
What does the woman offer to do?
(A) Buy an album
(B) Play an album
(C) Lend an album
(D) Copy an album
47.
Why has the man gone to see the woman?
(A) To offer some help
(B) To give her a book
(C) To watch her presentation
(D) To confirm their travel plans
48.
How does the woman feel?
(A) Tired
(B) Nervous
(C) Relieved
(D) Frustrated
49.
What does the man say he will do?
(A) Go to the woman’s office
(B) Take notes for the woman
(C) Meet the woman in Tokyo
(D) Return the woman’s handouts
50.
What are the speakers discussing?
(A) A contest
(B) A notice
(C) A photograph
(D) An athletic event
51.
What is probably true about the man?
(A) He runs in races
(B) He draws pictures
(C) He takes photographs
(D) He judges competitions
52.
What best describes the man’s character?
(A) Caring
(B) Modest
(C) Confident
(D) Agreeable
53.
What does the woman say about the job?
(A) It pays well.
(B) It is temporary.
(C) It is demanding.
(D) It involves traveling.
54.
What is true about Vicky?
(A) She is on maternity leave.
(B) She works for the woman.
(C) She wants to change her job.
(D) She has an accounting background.
55.
What is the man’s opinion about the job?
(A) The commute is too far.
(B) It is not suitable for Vicky.
(C) The working hours are too long.
(D) It is a good opportunity for the woman.
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56.
What is true about the woman?
(A) She will stay with friends.
(B) She will leave the next day.
(C) She was on vacation for two weeks.
(D) She has just returned from a business trip.
57.
What does the woman find out?
(A) Lewis will be in New York.
(B) She has to make a presentation.
(C) Her flight takes longer than she thought
(D) The meeting with Lewis was rescheduled.
58.
What will the woman probably do?
(A) Work late
(B) Call Lewis
(C) Pack her luggage
(D) Confirm her flight
59.
Where is this conversation taking place?
(A) At a bank
(B) At an advertising agency
(C) At a doctor’s office
(D) At a shop
60.
When is this conversation taking place?
(A) 11:00 a.m.
(B) Noon
(C) 1:00 p.m.
(D) 2:00 p.m.
61.
What does the woman suggest that the man
do?
(A) Change his appointment
(B) Return the next day
(C) Stand in line
(D) Wait in the lounge
62.
What can be inferred about the company’s
website?
(A) It does not have many visitors.
(B) It has been launched recently.
(C) It has been redesigned.
(D) It is not working properly.
63.
What does the woman ask the man to do with
the website?
(A) Back it up
(B) Improve it
(C) Promote it
(D) Review it
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64. What does the man say about social media
sites?
(A) They get a lot of visitors.
(B) They offer free advertising.
(C) They offer professionals a way to meet.
(D) They are popular amongst company
employees.
65.
What can be inferred about the man?
(A) He bought a new jacket.
(B) He has many jackets.
(C) He recently lost his jacket.
(D) He wants to get a new jacket.
66.
What does the man say about his jacket?
(A) Its color suits him.
(B) It is being fixed.
(C) It is the wrong size.
(D) It was very expensive.
67.
What does the woman imply?
(A) It is too warm to wear a jacket.
(B) She will buy him a new jacket.
(C) She will fix the jacket herself.
(D) The jacket might still be useful.
68. What is the problem?
(A) The woman’s e-mail is not working.
(B) The advertising agency has not gotten
back.
(C) The man has not received a memo.
(D) The advertising agency has made a
mistake.
69.
What does the woman suggest they do?
(A) Change agencies
(B) Get technical support
(C) Leave a message
(D) Respond to a request
70.
What does the man ask the woman to do?
(A) Arrange a meeting
(B) Make a phone call
(C) Send an e-mail
(D) Wait a little bit longer
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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.
71.
What can be inferred about PetaByte Stores?
(A) They are open on weekends.
(B) They are going out of business.
(C) They have the sale every year.
(D) They have been open for ten years.
79.
What does the speaker imply about tickets?
(A) They are sold out.
(B) They are a bargain.
(C) They might be hard to find.
(D) They can be bought online.
72.
What is the maximum discount on Red Shark
DVDs?
(A) 10%
(B) 35%
(C) 40%
(D) 50%
80.
What is the purpose of the call?
(A) To cancel an order
(B) To make an appointment
(C) To change a meeting time
(D) To apologize for a mistake
73.
What is said about Terrabyte wireless hard
drives?
(A) They are available for half price.
(B) They are not on special at all stores.
(C) They are available in different colors.
(D) They are limited to one per customer.
81.
What does Phoebe Daniels say she has done?
(A) Received a notice
(B) Called Mr. Jackson
(C) Sent Ms. Richmond an e-mail
(D) Contacted Packard Industries
74.
Why has Sandra called Jeremy?
(A) To invite him out to dinner
(B) To ask him to pick her up
(C) To tell him that she will be late
(D) To change their meeting location
82.
What can be inferred about Ms. Richmond?
(A) She worked for Mr. Jackson.
(B) She works with Phoebe Daniels.
(C) She lives far from Packard Industries.
(D) She called Phoebe Daniels at 1:30 p.m.
75.
Where is the restaurant?
(A) On Lemon Street
(B) On Orange Street
(C) On Coconut street
(D) On Cinnamon Street
83.
What is true about Ron Johnson?
(A) He changed teams.
(B) He has won an award.
(C) He no longer plays basketball.
(D) He has played more than 3,000 games.
76.
What does the speaker suggest?
(A) That he park in a garage
(B) That he pick her up from work
(C) That he park on Coconut Street
(D) That they meet at the post office
84.
What is implied about the stadium?
(A) It has not been built yet.
(B) It needs to be replaced.
(C) It is larger than other stadiums.
(D) It will cost less than was expected.
77.
What is true about Twinkle?
(A) It is a musical.
(B) It stars Lee Fong.
(C) It opened last week.
(D) It is based on a movie.
85.
What is the audience invited to do?
(A) Call the station
(B) Attend an event
(C) Meet Ron Johnson
(D) Buy an autographed ball
78.
What can be inferred about the speaker?
(A) He directed Twinkle.
(B) He enjoyed the show.
(C) He works at the Bijou theater.
(D) He liked the choreography best.
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86.
Who is the speaker probably addressing?
(A) Tourists
(B) Shoppers
(C) Commuters
(D) Business owners
94.
Why would a customer press nine?
(A) To hear the choices again
(B) To speak to a representative
(C) To check credit card balance
(D) To get information about loans
87.
What is implied about the listeners?
(A) They will save money.
(B) They shop at the mall often.
(C) They wanted to see a larger store.
(D) They arrived by public transportation.
95.
What are passengers asked to do?
(A) Board through the middle car
(B) Remain seated until departure
(C) Keep luggage out of the aisles
(D) Purchase tickets before boarding
88.
What does the speaker praise about the mall?
(A) Its size
(B) Its price
(C) Its location
(D) Its atmosphere
96.
What is the train’s final destination?
(A) Carlton
(B) Pinecliff
(C) Brunswick
(D) Greenville
89.
What will happen on Monday?
(A) The office will be cleaned.
(B) The building will be painted.
(C) The CEO will visit the office.
(D) The speaker will be at a new office.
97.
What is true about the dining car?
(A) It is located at the back of the train.
(B) It only accepts cash.
(C) It will open after the train departs.
(D) It closes at 10:30.
90.
Who is the speaker addressing?
(A) Movers
(B) Painters
(C) Office workers
(D) A cleaning crew
98.
What is the problem?
(A) A project deadline has been missed.
(B) An expense report was submitted late.
(C) A department has gone over its budget.
(D) An employee has made an expensive error.
91.
What is the audience asked to do?
(A) Clean the windows
(B) Move the file cabinets
(C) Take down the pictures
(D) Shampoo the office carpets
99.
What does the speaker want to do?
(A) Try to meet the deadline
(B) Keep to the original budget
(C) Update the contents of a report
(D) Meet with the heads of all departments
92.
Which number would a caller press to report a
lost credit card?
(A) One
(B) Two
(C) Three
(D) Four
100.
What does the speaker ask for?
(A) A copy of a billing record
(B) A revised expense report
(C) A plan for a current project
(D) A list of scheduled purchases
93.
How can customers transfer money between
accounts?
(A) By pressing five
(B) By pressing six
(C) By pressing seven
(D) By pressing eight
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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.
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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.
Our engineers are working on an ______ way to
recharge our XZ876 electric engines.
(A) economy
(B) economics
(C) economical
(D) economically
108.
Mr. Bullet ______ that all employees sign their
new contracts before the end of the day.
(A) feels
(B) needs
(C) informs
(D) requests
102.
The Mousetrap, Agatha Christie’s mystery play,
is ______ to be her best play.
(A) regarded
(B) criticized
(C) appeared
(D) considered
In most companies, employees have their
income tax ______ automatically from their
monthly salary.
(A) deduct
(B) deducted
(C) to deduct
(D) to be deducted
103.
We guarantee that you will not find a better price
______ .
(A) where
(B) nowhere
(C) anywhere
(D) somewhere
109.
Music videos help the music industry increase its
______ .
(A) prizes
(B) profits
(C) rewards
(D) reviews
104.
Some seaweeds have been found to be ______
effective for treating diabetes.
(A) exactly
(B) closely
(C) abruptly
(D) remarkably
110.
We wonder whether 25 days ______ enough time
to complete our order.
(A) is
(B) be
(C) are
(D) will
105.
A food critic should examine how ______
presented before writing a restaurant review.
(A) a dish
(B) each dish is
(C) is each dish
(D) will the dish be
111.
112.
The deadline for ______ income taxes is April 15.
(A) filing
(B) placing
(C) earning
(D) transferring
106.
The conference will ______ on workplace health
and safety matters.
(A) deal
(B) focus
(C) explore
(D) consist
113.
______ bad weather, the Bubblebee Fair will be
canceled.
(A) As long as
(B) In the event of
(C) Provided
(D) Supposing
107.
A spokesperson for MetroWorks confirms that
ticket prices ______ by five cents next
month.
(A) decreased
(B) to decrease
(C) will decrease
(D) would decrease
114.
Communications technology ______ for
approximately two percent of global carbon
dioxide emissions.
(A) totals
(B) presents
(C) accounts
(D) generates
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115.
By the time Mr. Baker arrived at the office, the
news of his promotion ______ around the
department.
(A) had circulated
(B) have circulated
(C) would circulate
(D) used to circulate
116.
Social networking sites are gaining ______
among employers as a recruiting tool.
(A) growth
(B) practice
(C) increase
(D) popularity
117.
Frozen Chinese food is ______ available at major
supermarkets and delicatessens.
(A) wide
(B) width
(C) widely
(D) widen
118.
To ______ an appointment, please call between
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
(A) do
(B) call
(C) take
(D) make
119.
Please note that résumés without references
______ accepted.
(A) cannot
(B) will not be
(C) should not
(D) must not have
120.
Our technicians have ______ that the problem
was caused by a failure in the XJ97 unit.
(A) repaired
(B) invented
(C) determined
(D) appreciated
121.
The transportation department announced
that Highway 697 which ______ closed this
Friday for repairs will now be closed this Sunday
instead.
(A) will be
(B) is being
(C) has been
(D) was to be
122.
On Monday, Ms. Anna Pappas announced her
______ from Brec Corp.
(A) quit
(B) leave
(C) statement
(D) resignation
123.
The first set of videos is complete and we will
post them on the website ______ the week.
(A) at
(B) on
(C) until
(D) within
124.
If you have already paid your bill, please ______
this notice.
(A) discover
(B) disregard
(C) disappear
(D) discontinue
125.
The ASKE workshop, originally ______ on
Thursday 18 October, has been canceled.
(A) scheduled
(B) scheduling
(C) will schedule
(D) was scheduled
126.
Be sure to proofread the report ______ , before
sending it off for printing.
(A) surely
(B) primarily
(C) thoroughly
(D) enormously
127.
We reserve the right to ______ fees as needed.
(A) adjust
(B) adjusted
(C) adjusting
(D) adjustment
128.
Our human resource department uses a
telephone interview to ______ job applicants.
(A) settle
(B) screen
(C) decide
(D) discuss
129.
If we had received your instructions earlier, we
______ your order.
(A) will update
(B) had updated
(C) would update
(D) would have updated
130.
The annual meeting has been canceled; please
______ your schedules.
(A) allow
(B) refine
(C) adjust
(D) remove
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131.
Shutton’s new book consists of ten short stories,
______ are about his travel experiences.
(A) mostly
(B) they most
(C) mostly that
(D) most of which
136.
All job applicants are required ______ a
completed application form and their résumé.
(A) submit
(B) to submit
(C) to be submitting
(D) for submission
132.
We have been receiving complaints from
customers that the SJ F1976c instruction manual
is too ______ .
(A) missing
(B) worrying
(C) dissatisfied
(D) complicated
137.
Only sales representatives who have signed a
confidentiality agreement ______ to have full
access to client records.
(A) can
(B) must
(C) ought
(D) should
133.
Mr. Thompson has requested that Ms. Smith
______ the general meeting.
(A) attend
(B) will attend
(C) is attending
(D) has attended
138.
134.
Johnson’s argument for changing vendors was
very ______ .
(A) worthy
(B) reliable
(C) winning
(D) persuasive
135.
Many of the features of the XMP21 are ______ to
those of the XMP22.
(A) suitable
(B) intelligible
(C) comparable
(D) foreseeable
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This offer is limited ______ new customers.
(A) by
(B) of
(C) to
(D) with
139.
North Bank has indicated that it is willing to
______ us up to $10 million.
(A) lend
(B) save
(C) spend
(D) borrow
140.
It now seems ______ that we will be able to send
you a replacement in time.
(A) unlike
(B) unlikely
(C) unlikeable
(D) unlikelihood
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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.
Questions 141–143 refer to the following advertisement.
The Ambrosia Hair Salon
We ______ for competent and experienced hair stylists to join our team full time, Monday through Friday.
141. (A) look
(B) looked
(C) are looking
(D) have looked
Our salon is in a lively part of the inner city business area, near the theater district. It attracts an elite clientele, including
many celebrities.
Our hair stylists must be creative and work well without ______ .
142. (A) supervise
(B) supervisor
(C) supervised
(D) supervision
To apply, please send your CV to:
[email protected]. Successful candidates ______ to pass an in-house training course
before working with clients.
143. (A) will
(B) must
(C) need
(D) should
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