Listening Section

In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand spoken English.
There are four parts to this section, with special directions for each part.

Part I. Pictures
Question 1 to 4
Directions: For each question, there is a picture in your test book and four short statements about it on
the tape. They are spoken twice, and are not written out in your test book, so you must listen carefully.
You must choose one statement- A, B, C, or D that best describes the picture. Then, on your answer
sheet, mark your choice.
Example
Look at the picture and listen to the four sentences.

Man:
A. The woman is touching the screen
B. The doctor is sitting behind the patient
C. The patient is being examined
D. The visitors are leaving the hospital
Choice (C) - “The patient is being examined” - best describes what is seen in the picture. Therefore, you
should mark (C) on your answer sheet.

1. Look at picture number 1

2. Look at picture number 2

3. Look at picture number 3

4. Look at picture number 4

Part II Questions Resposes

Question: 5 to 8
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several questions spoken in English, followed by three
responses, also spoken in English. The questions and responses will be spoken twice. They will not be
printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers say. You have to
choose the best response to each question.
Now listen to a sample question.
You will hear:
Woman : Could you work until nine tonight?
You will also hear :
Man :
A. No, it doesn’t work.
B. Yes, you can go to work now.
C. No, I have to be home by eight.
Choice (C) - "No, I have to be home by eight" - is the best response to the question “Could you work
untill nine tonight?” Therefore, you should mark (C) on your answer sheet.

5. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

6. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
7. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
8. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

Part III Short Conversations

Questions: 9 to 11
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short conversations. You will hear the
conversation twice. The conversations will not be printed in your test book., so you must listen carefully
to understand what the speakers say.
In your test book, you will read a question about each conversation. The question will be followed by
four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.
Example:
You will hear:
Man : The driver will meet you at the gate
Woman : What kind of car will he be driving?
Man : He’ll be driving a large, black limousine
You will read:
What will the woman do?
A. Look for a specific automobile
B. Wait at the door
C. Driving a car
D. Call a taxi
Choice (A) - “Look for a specific automobile” - is the best answer to the question “What will the man
do?” Therefore, you should mark (A) on your answer sheet.

9.
A. The man
B. The maid
C. The roomate
D. No one
10.
A. They borrowed them
B. The supervisor brought them
C. People sent the memo
D. We lent some of them

11.
A. The large one
B. The small one
C. The expensive one
D. The beautiful one

Part IV Short talks

Question 12 to 15
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks. Each will be spoken twice. They will
not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand and remember what it is
said.
In your test book, you will read two or more questions about each short talk. Each question will be
followed by four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your
answer sheet.

12.
A. Joining an organization
B. Phoning someone important
C. Calculating the budget
D. Contributing the idea

13.
A. Visit the office
B. Consult the secretary
C. Pay the membership
D. Contact the security

14.
A. Some mountain resorts
B. A world-class summer resort
C. Jazz mountain festivals
D. Summer hotel rates

15.
A. A famous Viking Mountain Jazz festival
B. Winter fun at the hotel
C. An arts and crafts fair
D. World-class skiing
This is the end of the listening section.