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LISTENING TEST
In this section of the test, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to understand
spoken English. There are three parts to this section, with special directions for each part.
PART A: DIRECTIONS:
For each problem in part A, you will hear a short statement. The statements will be spoken just one time. They will
not be written out for you, and you must listen carefully in order to understand what the speaker says. When you hear
a statement, read the four sentences in your test book and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement
you have heard. Then, on your answer sheet, find the letter of the problem and mark your answer.
1.
A)
B)
C)
D)

Mrs. Stone spent sixty euros

Mrs. Stone spent thirty euros
Mrs. Stone spent sixteen euros
Mrs. Stone spent thirteen euros

2.
A)
B)
C)
D)

She forgot to meet us

We took her to the mall
No one met her because it was short notice
She was very considerate to meet us

3.
A)
B)
C)
D)

Now she takes two tablets

Now she takes three tablets
Now she takes six tablets
Now she doesnt take any tablets

4.
A) His unhealthy habits led to a heart attack.
B) Their hard attacks made him tense.
C) His death was caused by ten attackers.
D) He was overwrought when he died.
5.
A) We arrived at half-past seven
B) We arrived just in the nick of time for the
beginning of the match
C) We arrived at an interval
D) We arrived fifteen minutes late
6.
A) It is not convenient to have the class
B) The time should be suitable for the majority
C) The schedule is not convenient for most of the
people
D) Class is scheduled for tonight

7.
A) Geenas brother supported her because she
was younger
B) Geenas younger brother supported her
C) Geena underwent her younger brother
D) Geena put up with her younger brother
although she was younger
8.
A)
B)
C)
D)

Kevin attended the meeting last year

Kevin attended two meetings last year
Kevin attended twelve meetings last year
Kevin attended ten meetings last year

9.
A)
B)
C)
D)

She was the secretary

She was the boss
She did not work in the working group
The man thought she was the chairperson

10.
A)
B)
C)
D)

Morgan eats like a horse

Morgan gave up eating too much
Morgan should eat a pound of meat every day
Morgan was advised to give up his diet

11.A) Kirsten got into bed without setting the alarm

B) Kirsten almost raised the alarm.
C) Kirstens sleep was interrupted by the alarm.
D) Kirsten almost slept through the alarm.
12.A) Maureen has just fired her present teacher.
B) Private teachers cannot be found this semester
C) Maureen needs to do better in physics.
D) Maureen has improved in physics this semester.

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13.A) He will trust his friends word.
B) He wants a written compromise.
C) He will make a film without color.
D) He was cheated by the film director.

19.
A)
B)
C)
D)

14.A) More men than women have insurance.

B) Male insurance agents outnumber female agents.
C) Women are twice as likely as men to have
insurance.
D) Insurance is twice as difficult to sell to women as to
men.

20.
A) Gwineth would like to see both of us
B) Gwineth would like to see L.A. (Los Angeles),
and I would too
C) We would both like to see you
D) We are looking forward to being in Los Angeles
with Gwineth

15.A) Andrew has come to an understanding with his

sister.
B) Andrews sister took advantage of her fathers will.
C) Both had finally an argument.
D) Andrew and his sister didnt reach a settlement.
16.
A)
B)
C)
D)

The CNNs reaction was not adequate

A prompt CNNs report was faxed
A CNN journalist rushed to the shooting area
A journalist died soon after the shooting

17.
A) The city didnt plow the snow on the streets last
winter
B) The snow plows and salt damaged the main
streets last winter, and they had to be repaired
C) The resurfaced streets did not require much
salt and plowing last winter
D) The surface of the main streets was very good
because of snow plows and the salt
18.
A) Kevin and the repairman were injured
B) The explosion happened before the repairman
was called
C) The repairman called to Kevin when he heard
the explosion
D) Kevin was annoyed with the repairman

Allied planes have destroyed some tanks

Allied forces have seized enemy weapons
Allied troops have photographed some tanks
Allied forces have sabotaged enemy facilities

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PART B DIRECTIONS:
Questions 21 to 47 are based on short conversations among several people. When each conversation ends,
you will be asked a question by a third voice about what was said. You will hear the question only once and
must choose the answer from the four choices given. When you have chosen what you believe to be the best
answer to each question, write your answer on your answer sheet.
21.
A) He thought there was something odd about
the poets eyebrows
B) He was sitting too high up to hear properly
C) He couldnt really understand the poetry
D) He dislikes poetry
22.
A)
B)
C)
D)

She doesnt like him

Shes too busy to see him
She looks up to him
She introduced him to her plans

23.
A) He has no time to look at the engine
B) He doesnt want to get his hands dirty
before the interview
C) He thinks having dirty hands would make a
good impression
D) He enjoys fixing engines
24.
A)
B)
C)
D)

Jill will get the packages

Jill will make her own food
Jill will manage without the food packages
Jill was anyway getting fat

25.
A)
B)
C)
D)

She doesnt really like children

She thinks his nephew is untidy
She finds his nephew difficult to control
She thinks his nephew talks too much

26.
A)
B)
C)
D)

They are paying under the average

They are paying over the average
They are paying the right price
They are paying in installments

27.
A)
B)
C)
D)

She put the date off

He couldnt agree on the date with Carolyn
Carolyn wanted to go somewhere else
Carolyn didnt turn out

28.
A) He is eager to help her
B) He had a pang of guilt
C) He refuses working too much
D) He lacks her confidence
29.
A) She wants him to get more wine
B) She wants to know what wine he has
C) She thinks hes hinting at something negative
D) She wants him to leave
30.
A) He has done a great deal of reviewing
B) He wants advice on how to review
C) He forgot to review the exam
D) He hasnt done enough reviewing
31.
A) She knows his mother liked the sweater
B) Shes sure his mother didnt like the sweater
C) She wants him to tell his mother about the sweater
D) She thinks his mother often keeps her thoughts
hidden
32.
A) She doesnt understand Xerox machines
B) She thinks there should be toner in the machine
C) She doesnt know what he means
D) She thinks there is no toner in the machine
33.
A) A restaurant
B) A book store
C) A library
D) A bank
34.
A) He wants to go running with her
B) He feels her up
C) His car is short of gas
D) He thinks the airport is too far

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35.
A) She doesnt believe the painting is a genuine
antique
B) She likes the painting
C) She thinks he wants to fool her
D) She doesnt rely on the sales girl
36.
A)
B)
her
C)
D)

His office is on a high floor

She wants to know if hell come up to see
He is becoming successful at his career
He must be getting a high salary

37.
A) Mark cant stand driving on weekdays
B) Mark only drives on Friday because of the
traffic
C) Mark cant read the traffic signs at night
D) Mark doesnt like to drive in heavy traffic
38.
A)
B)
C)
D)

They shipped her the gift

They broke what was in the package
They arranged to go away
The shared the cost of the gift

39.
A) Sue is good at convincing people to help
B) Sue has knocked on peoples doors for
money
C) Sue causes people to waste their time and
money
D) Sue cashes checks for people who have
time to wait
40.
A) He wants the woman to stop criticising him
B) He agrees with the woman
C) He needs the woman's help
D) He wants the woman to be off
41.
A) She is very seriously injured.
B) She has a leg injury.
C) She got hurt but can walk unaided.
E) Shes always getting hurt.

42.
A)
B)
C)
D)

They are a couple

They look very similar
They look totally dissimilar
Their hair-syles are different

43.
A)
B)
C)
D)

Some plants make him sick

He does Barbaras gardening
Hes very energetic about yard work
Barbara has him trim the bushes

44.
A)
B)
C)
D)

Mike will go to see Jane

It is improbable that Mike would like Jane
Jane is too thin to appeal to Mike
Jane is very pretty

45.
A) He will talk about computers if the subject
comes under discussion
B) He will only talk to Shirley about buying a
computer
C) He will only mention the subject if Shirley
brings his computer
D) He will try to avoid going to the computer store
46.
A)
B)
C)
D)

Pick up a loan for a student

Loan a student his truck
Get a form for financial aid
Borrow money in a hurry

47.
A) A carpenter built it for the drama club
B) The club members designed and made it
C) The club members made it from a
carpenters design
D) A carpenter had it designed for the drama
club

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PART C : DIRECTIONS :
Questions number 48 through 50 will be based on the following excerpt of an interview. First, you will hear an
introduction to the interview by a masculine voice. Then, you should focus on what the feminine voice will say. At
the end of each answer a question will be posed by a masculine voice. Choose the best answer to each
question, and write your answers on the answer sheet.
48. The woman states that ...
A) In the 1970s, 70% of Singapores workforce completed secondary education
B) Both countries have failed to meet their requirements on education
C) Singapore lacks enough resources on education
D) In both countries the level of educated people has risen dramatically
49. According to the woman ...
A) Unemployment in Ireland has risen 4,5%
B) Irelands economy grew more quickly than EUs economy
C) EUs average growth level has fallen in the last six years
D) Asia has improved Irelands figures
50. As far as the woman is concerned ...
A) Irelands road system is better today than Englands road system
B) The future investments will be in hospitals
C) Irelands last governments have made poor use of European funds
D) Roads and telephone systems have been highly developed

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LISTENING TEST This test examines your listening comprehension. There are three parts to the test. Each
part has its own directions.
PART A : DIRECTIONS : In Part A, you will hear 20 statements. The statements will not be repeated, and
will not be written down for you. Choose the statement in your answer sheet which is closest in meaning to
what you have heard. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
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Mrs. Stone bought a thirty-euro dress for sixteen euro.

It was very kind of Cheryl to meet us at the mall, especially on such short notice.
Cynthia used to take three tablets a day, but recently the doctor doubled the dosage.
His heart attack was brought on by tension and a poor diet.
The basketball game started at half past seven, and we arrived just in time for the second quarter.
Professor Charlton said that hed try to schedule the class at a time convenient for the majority.
Geenas younger brother backed her up while she was a student.
Kevin was absent from the first two monthly meetings last year.
I thought that Shirley was an assistant, but she turned out to be the chairperson of the working group.
Even though the physician has advised him to quit, Morgan still eats half a pound of veal every day.
When Kirsten was almost asleep, she realized that she had forgotten to set the alarm
If Maureen doesnt improve in physics this semester, shell have to find a private teacher
He promised me a film contract in Hollywood but Ill only believe it when I see it in black and white.
Twice as many men as women are insurance agents
After years of resentment following the unfair provisions of their fathers will, Andrew has finally come to terms
with his sister.
Within minutes of the shooting, the CNN had a reporter on the spot
The salt and snow plows did so much damage last winter that the city had to resurface most of the main streets.
Kevin blew up when the repairman finally came in
There are reports of allied aircraft having taken out a significant number of enemy tanks.
Gwineth would like to see you when she comes to L.A. , and so would I.

PART B DIRECTIONS:
Questions 21 to 47 are based on short conversations among several people. When each conversation ends,
you will be asked a question by a third voice about what was said. You will hear the question only once and
must choose the answer from the four choices given. When you have chosen what you believe to be the best
answer to each question, write your answer on your answer sheet.
21.
WOMAN. Did you enjoy the poetry reading?
MAN. I should say Im not a literate myself and I like her powerful voice. She actually moved to me.
Anyhow, he was a bit highbrow to my understanding.
What does the man mean?
22
- MAN. Have you met the new sociology student?
- WOMAN. Yes. I ran into him yesterday. Peter introduced me to him. At first glance, I found him a bit
arrogant, and hes suach a snob!!
- What does the woman mean?
23.
- WOMAN. Do you have time to take a quick look at the engine before your interview?
- MAN. Are you kidding?. If I walked in smeared with grease it would make a great impression !!
- What does the man mean?

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24.
- WOMAN. Tomorrow its Jills birthday but this time she hasnt so far received her food packages from
home. Do you think shes going to find it tough to get by without them?
- MAN. Shell make it somehow
- What does the woman mean?
25.
- MAN. I thought you liked kids
- WOMAN. I do, but your nephew is such a handful !
- What does the woman mean?
26.
- WOMAN. This is a lovely apartment
- MAN. Maybe, but were paying through the nose for it
- What does the second speaker mean?
27.
- WOMAN. I thought you were out on a date with Carolyn.
- MAN: Some date! We were going to the movies but yesterday she stood me up.
- What does the man mean?
28.
- WOMAN. Can you walk the dog, do the dishes and clean the kitchen before I get back?
- MAN. I said I liked doing house chores, but, since when have I been a slave?
- What does the man mean?
29.
- MAN. There are a lot of empty wine bottles in your garbage can
- WOMAN. What are you getting at?
- What does the woman mean?
30.
- WOMAN. Have you reviewed for the exam? Ive seen hundreds of papers piled up on your desk.
- MAN. Yes. And honestly speaking its coming out of my ears!
- What does the man mean?
31.
- MAN. Do you think she liked the sweater? She was a bit stony-faced
- WOMAN. She said she did but you can never tell with your mother
- What does the woman mean?
32.
- MAN. Is the Xerox machine out of toner again?
- WOMAN. Not that I know of
- What does the woman mean?
33.
- MAN. Im afraid its out on loan but Id be happy to reserve it
- WOMAN. Do you have any other titles from this list?
- Where is this conversation probably taking place?

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34.
- WOMAN. Do you have time to run me to the airport?
- MAN. Id love to but I should fill her up first
- What does the man mean?
35.
- MAN. The sales girl said it was a genuine antique painting
- WOMAN. Really? You could have fooled me
- What does the woman mean?
36.
- MAN. They gave me a twenty per cent pay increase and moved my office up to the ninth floor
- WOMAN. You are coming up in the world!
- What does the woman mean?
37.
- MAN. I thought that Mark didnt know how to drive
- WOMAN. No. He just avoids driving on Friday nights because of the traffic
- What can be inferred about Mark?
38.
- MAN. What a great going-away present you got for Lisa! It must have been expensive
- WOMAN. It was, but we all chipped in for it
- What does the woman mean?
39.
- MAN. You cant imagine all Ive done for Sue and her causes
- WOMAN. She has a knack for getting people to donate their time and money
- What does the woman mean?
40.
- WOMAN. You wouldn't be in this mess if you hadn't charged so much on your credit cards!
- MAN. Okay Linda. Back off!
- What does the man mean?
41.
MAN: I see Cheryls leg is in plaster. What happened to her?
WOMAN: She went fox-hunting last weekend and must have hurt herself.
C: What does the dialogue imply about Cheryl?
42.
- WOMAN. Look at those girls. You cant tell them apart.
- MAN. Absolutely. Like day and night.
- What does the man mean?
43.
- WOMAN. Ive seen Sam working in the garden all morning and there were a lot of tools thrown about on
the lawn. Did he really trim the hedge himself?
- MAN. No. He had his niece Barbara do it because of his allergies
- What does the man say about Sam?

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44.
- MAN. No doubt, Jane is for Mike since they met. But, If we sat Mike and Jane together, do you think hed
go for her?
- WOMAN. Id say the chances are pretty slim
- What does the woman mean?
45.
- WOMAN. I know computers interest you, but try to avoid talking shop for my sake.
- MAN. Sure. As long as Shirley doesnt bring it up. You know, shed like to buy a computer.
- What does the man mean?
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WOMAN. Where was Bob going in such a hurry?

MAN. He was going to pick up his application for a student loan
What was Bob going to do?
WOMAN. Did the drama club members make all the scenery for the play?
MAN. Yes, but they had a carpenter design it for them
What does the man say about the scenery?

PART C : DIRECTIONS :
Questions number 48 through 50 will be based on the following excerpt of an interview. First, you will hear an
introduction to the interview by a masculine voice. Then, you should focus on what the feminine voice will say. At
the end of each answer a question will be posed by a masculine voice. Choose the best answer to each
question, and write your answers on the answer sheet.
MAN: For most of the last two centuries, Irelands main export has been its own people, with millions fleeing
starvation, unemployment and hopelessness. Millions of emigrants from a country whose population has
never reached eight figures, Then, as the new millenium beckoned, western Europe's agricultural basket-case
somehow transformed itself into a young, economic powerhouse, a magnet for the world's leading
multinationals. These days, Ireland is frequently called the "Celtic Tiger", a reference to the "Asian Tigers",
the dynamic emerging economies of the Far East. Here is an interview with Elmagh Killeen, director of the
Irish Tourist Board in Spain, about her country's startling transformation. We first asked her to expand on the
term "Celtic Tiger".
WOMAN: Well, the saying or the phrase "Celtic Tiger" comes from the similarities to Asia and in particular to
Singapore. We've all heard of in the past the saying the "Asian Tiger", so this particular similarity exists in the
educational sector of Asia and Ireland. In the pre-1970s Singapore, for example, their workforce was very
poorly educated, but by the 90s this had changed to nearly 70% of the workforce, completing second-level
education. So this is a similar case in Ireland, with a change from people leaving school early, sort of after
primary level; and a sizeable proportion of school leavers now go on to third-level education, so we in Ireland
have a very, very high level of educated people, and this would be the major similarity with the "Asian Tiger"
as such - and now the "Celtic Tiger".
MAN: QUESTION NUMBER 48. How are Singapore and Ireland similar in the educational system?
MAN: Do you think the term is justified?
WOMAN: Absolutely. There has been a huge increase like what happened, say, in the 80s in Asia. There's been a
huge increase in growth in Ireland in the last, say, ten years. According to an OECD report, Ireland's economy, for

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example, grew at an annual average rate of 8.5% in the last six years. And that's, that really is a huge, huge
growth level if you compare it, for instance, to the EU average over these years, say, for 94 to 99, the growth,
average growth level in the EU was 2.3, so you can see there that's a huge difference between the two. Ireland, at
the moment as well, has a level of unemployment of about 4.5% and if you look at the level, say, in 1993, 1994,
we had an unemployment rate of 15.7, so if you look at all these factors you see that really, there's been an
incredible change in Ireland and hence, hence the name "The Celtic Tiger".
MAN: QUESTION NUMBER 49. What can be said about Irelands economy and employment rates?
MAN: How important has the clever use of European funds been in Ireland's recent tremendous growth?
WOMAN: It has been an important factor. Ireland traditionally has gained a lot from being a member of the EU
and we received in the last 15 years quite a substantial amount of funds from the European Union. The main thing
we've gained, I would say, from these funds is we've improved hugely our infrastructure in Ireland in the last, say
... talking about 25, 30 years ago, our roads in Ireland, road system, telecommunications, were very, very behind
the rest of Europe and Great Britain, and with the help of these structural funds, which mainly we have invested in
our infrastructures, our roads have improved, our telecommunications have improved, and we're now at the
cutting edge, if you like, with our digital telephone systems, and that has in itself increased the number of investors
coming into Ireland and the number of companies into Ireland. We've become a much more interesting place to
set up an operation.
MAN: QUESTION NUMBER 50. Which of the following statements is true?
THIS IS THE END OF THE LISTENING TEST