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SECTION 1

LISTENING COMPREHENSION

50 QUESTIONS 30 MINUTES

In this section of the test, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to understand

conversations and talks in English. There are three parts to this section with special directions for

each part. Answer all the questions on the basis of what is stated or implied by the speakers in

this test. When you take the actual TE!" test, you will not be allowed to take notes or write in

your test book. Try to work on this #odel Test in the same way.

Part ADirections$ In %art A, you will hear short conversations between two people. After each

conversation, you will hear a question about the conversation. The conversations and questions

will not be repeated. After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your book and

choose the best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in

the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.

&ere is an e'ample.

n the recording, you hear $

Sa!"e Ans#er

A $ C D

In your book, your read $ (A) &e doesn*t like the painting either.

(+) &e doesn*t know how to paint.

() &e doesn*t have any paintings.

(-) &e doesn*t know what to do.

ou learn from the conversation that neither the man nor the woman likes the painting. The best

answer to the question /What does the man mean 01 is %A&' (He )oesn*t "i+e t,e !aintin-

eit,er. /Therefore, the correct choice is %A&

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2. (A) 3o to the movies with the man.

(+) Eat at her brother*s.

() Take her brother to the movies.

(-) ook dinner with "ois.

4. (A) 5he doesn*t need the man*s help.

(+) The man should have offered his assistance earlier.

() 5he didn*t reali6e the bo'es were empty.

(-) 5he wants the man to move the bo'es.

7. (A) &e*ll help her close the windows.

(+) &e rarely leaves the windows open.

() &e thinks the air is polluted.

(-) &e*d like to have the windows open.

8. (A) The doctor called the lab last night.

(+) The man needs another test tomorrow.

() The results were called in last night.

(-) The results might be ready tomorrow.

9. (A) 5he*d be happy to talk to the man later.

(+) 5he*s never been to %ortland.

() 5he knows someone else who could help him.(-) 5he doesn*t remember much about %ortland.

:. (A) 5peak louder.

(+) &elp the man study for a test.

() %lay a different kind of music.

(-) Turn down the volume.

;. (A) 5he forgot when the report was due.

(+) 5he needs more time to finish the report.() 5he*d like the man to help her with the report.

(-) 5he hasn*t included any data in her report.

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( ) &e doesn*t get along with -ebbie.

(- ) The cat is a lot of trouble.

=. (A) Try to get a seat ne't to the window.

(+) Ask for information about the departure time.

() !ind another passenger going to leveland.

(-) !ind out if there are any seats left on the bus.

2>. (A) The man shouldn*t eat the fish.

(+) 5he forgot to stop at the store.

() The fish is safe to eat.

(-) The food shouldn*t be reheated.

22. (A) 5he doesn*t know when her class will end.

(+) 5he doesn*t think !rank is arriving until tomorrow morning.

() 5he has to pick up !rank at 4$>>

(-) 5he won*t be able to go with the man.

24. (A) &is mother told him his professor was on television.

(+) &e watched the television program with his mother.() Answering the phone caused him to miss the television program.

(-) &is mother missed the television program.

27. (A) The weather will cool down soon.

(+) The pool will be open all week.

() The women should go swimming.

(-) &e prefers to stay inside in hot weather.

28. (A) &e may not en?oy cooking.

(+) &e may spend more money on food ne't semester.

() &e may gain weight if he does his own cooking

(-) &e may not have enough time to cook.

29. (A) &e prefers doing e'ercise indoors.

(+) &e lost the race.

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() &e has already been to the top of the hill.

(-) &e*s tired.

2:. (A) The doctor is busy on Tuesday morning.

(+) The doctor only has time on Tuesdays.() The man must come more than one time.

(-) The man must arrive on time.

2;. (A) Eat dinner at the cafeteria.

(+) !ind out when the cafeteria opens.

() Try to get a ?ob at the cafeteria.

(-) #eet her in the cafeteria this evening.

2. (A) 5he doesn*t like to drink coffee.

(+) The man should apologi6e.

() 5he*s not upset by the accident.

(-) The man has spilled coffee on her before.

42. (A) The man will have to buy a new shirt.

(+) The shirt can be repaired easily.() The shirt looks ?ust like the man*s new one.

(-) The man shouldn*t put sharp ob?ects in his shirt pocket.

44. (A) The ?ackets sold out quickly.

(+) The sale ended yesterday.

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() The woman might find a ?acket on sale.

(-) &e*ll check with the sales clerk.

47. (A) 5he likes to drive when she travels.

(+) 5he doesn*t want to go to hicago.

() It*s cheaper to go to hicago by car.

(-) 5he doesn*t know how much the train trip will cost.

48. (A) The man paid a lot to ?oin the gym.

(+) The man has improved his physical condition.

() The man has been working too hard.

(-) The man should ask for more pay.

49. (A) 5he prefers hot weather.

(+) The man should visit Washington when it*s cooler.

() @isiting Washington is en?oyable despite the heat.

(-) 5he agrees that going to the beach would have been better.

4:. (A) 5he*ll help the man clean up the spill.

(+) The man should be more understanding.

() Timmy should be more careful.

(-) Timmy isn*t well behaved for his age.

4;. (A) &e can meet the woman on Wednesday.

(+) &e*s available any day e'cept Wednesday.() &e won*t be ready until ne't week.

(-) &e needs to do the history pro?ect before Wednesday.

4. (A) The back of the drawer has fallen off.

(+) The man doesn*t have any soap.

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() 5omething is blocking the back of the drawer.

(-) The cabinet is too heavy to move.

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Part $

Directions/ In this part of the test, you will hear longer conversations. After each conversation,

you will hear several questions. The conversations and questions will not be repeated.

After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your book and choose the best

answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that

corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.

emember, you should nottake notes or write on your test pages.

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72. (A) There is too much noise.

(+) There aren*t enough cabinets.

() ffice supplies are taking up space.

(-) 5ome teaching assistants don*t have desks.

74. (A) To get help in the course.

(+) To chat with Back socially.

() To hand in their assignments.

(-) To practice giving interviews.

77. (A) 3ive Back a different office.

(+) omplain to the department head.

() Try to get a room to use for meetings.

(-) #ove the supplies to the storage room.

78. (A) They*d have to get permission.

(+) 5he thinks it might work.

() Back wouldn*t like it.

(-)The other assistants should be consulted.

79. (A) The evolution of certain forms of sea life.

(+) #ating habits of squid and octopus.

() The study of marine shells.(-) 5urvival skills of sea creatures.

7:. (A) &e didn*t understand the lecture.

(+) &e wants to borrow her notes ne't week.() &e was sick and unable to attend.

(-) &e needs help with a makeup e'am.

7;. (A) 5ome sea creatures developed vertebrae.

(+) 5ome sea creatures shed their shells.

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() The first giant squid was captured.

(-) 5ea life became more intelligent.

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Part C

Directions$ In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks. After each talk you will hear

some questions. The talks and the questions will not be repeated.

After you hear question, read the four possible answers in your book and choose the best answer.

Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the questions and fill in the space that

corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.

&ere is an e'ample.

n the recording, you hear$

Cow listen to a sample question.

Sa!"e Ans#er

A $ C D

In your book, you read$ (A) To demonstrate the letter use of computer graphics.

(+) To discuss the possibility of an economic depression.

() To e'plain the workings of the brain.

(-) To dramatise a famous mystery story.

The best answer to the question /What is the main purpose of the program01 is %C& (To e!"ain

t,e #or+in-s o2 t,e rain4Therefore, the correct choice is %C&.

Cow listen to another sample uestion.

Sa!"e Ans#er

A $ C D

In your book, you read $ (A) It is required of all science ma?ors.

(+) It will never be shown again.

() It can help viewers improve their memory skills.

(-) It will help with course work.

The best answer to the question /Why does the speaker recommend watching the program01 is

%D&' (It #i"" ,e"! #it, corse #or+4Therefore, the correct choice is %D&.

emember, you should nottake notes or write on your test pages.

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7=. (A) To interest students in a community service pro?ect.

(+) To e'plain a new requirement for graduation.

() To discuss the problems of elementary school students.

(-) To recruit elementary school teachers for a special program.

8>. (A) To find ?obs for graduating student.

(+) To offer tutorials to elementary school students.

() To help education ma?ors prepare for final e'ams.

(-) To provide funding for a community service pro?ect.

82. (A) &e helps students prepare their resumes.

(+) &e teaches partFtime in an elementary school.

() &e observes elementary school students in the classroom.

(-) &e advises students participating in a special program.

84. (A) ontact the elementary school.

(+) 5ign up for a special class.

() Talk to %rofessor -odge.

(-) 5ubmit a resume to the dean.

87. (A) To provide background information for a class discussion.

(+) To %repare students for the ne't reading assignment.

() To review material from a previous lesson.

(-) To prepare for a qui6 on chapter si'.

88. (A) Insurance companies

(+) 5ailors

() #erchants(-) #anufacturers

89. (A) The distance the merchandise had to be shipped.

(+) The amount of danger involved in shipping the goods

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() The number of insurance companies available at the time.

(-) The type of vessel used to transport the goods.

8:. (A) nly four types of policies still e'ist today.

(+) They include features similar to earlier policies.

() They are cheaper than the ones in the #iddle Ages.

(-) The interest rates are based on early methods of calculation.

8;. (A) The o'ygen level in the water.

(+) The weights on the divers.

() The angle of the treadmill.

(-) The temperature of the water.

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8=. (A) They took short, quick steps.

(+) They were pulled off of the treadmill.

() They took longer, coFordinated steps.

(-) They lost their balance.

9>. (A) #artian suits will have larger air tanks.

(+) #artian suits will be more fle'ible.

() #artian suits will be equipped with special weights.

(-) #artian suits will be less durable.