PART II: QUESTION-RESPONSE
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Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear a question or statement spoken in English, followed by three responses, also spoken in English. The question or statement and the responses will be spoken just one time. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers say. You are to choose the best response to each question or statement.

Example Now listen to a sample question.

You will hear: Good morning, John. How are you?
You will also hear:
(A) I am fine, thank you.
(B) I am in the living room.
(C) My name is John.

Sample Answer (A) (B) (C)

The best response to the question “How are you?” is choice (A), “I am fine, thank you.” Therefore, you should choose answer (A).


PART III: SHORT CONVERSATIONS
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Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear short conversations between two people. The conversations will not be printed in your test book. You will hear the conversations only once, 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 are to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Question 1

You will hear:
1. (Man) We should think about finding another restaurant for lunch.
  (Woman) Why? The food and service here are great.
  (Man) Yes, but the prices are going up every week.

You will read: 1. Why is this man unhappy with the restaurant?
(A) It is too noisy.
(B) It is too expensive.
(C) It is too crowded
(D) It is too difficult to find.

PART IV: SHORT TALKS
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Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks. Each will be spoken just one time. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand and remember what is said.

In your test book, you will read two or more questions about each short talk. The questions will be followed by four answers. You are to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

You will hear: Questions 1 and 2 refer to the following announcement.

Good afternoon and welcome aboard Nordair Flight 857 from Copenhagen to Bangkok, with intermediate stops in Dubai and Calcutta. We are preparing for departure in a few minutes. At this time your seat back should be returned to its full upright position and your seat belt should be fastened. Our anticipated total flying time to Dubai is six hours and twenty-five minutes. I hope you enjoy the flight.

You will hear: Now read question 1 in your test book and answer it.
You will read: 1. What is the final destination of the flight?
(A) Bangkok.
(B) Copenhagen.
(C) Dubai.
(D) Calcutta.

You will hear: Now read question 2 in your test book and answer it.
You will read: 2. What will happen in a few minutes?
(A) The flight will land in Dubai.
(B) The passengers will board the plane.
(C) The plane will take off.
(D) The gate number will be announced.