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(A) They're discussing something serious.(B)Theyte putting on their hals.(C) They're conversing with one another.(D) They're turning to face in the opposite direction.

(A) She's puttinq down the receiver.(B) She's gazing at the monitor.(C) She's handing over her paper.(D) She's taking the computer off lhe table.

(A) The paper is being put away.(B) The paper is being cut into halr.(C) Someone is stapling the papers together.(D) Someone is looking over the paper.

(A) A lamp has been positioned on eilher side ol thesola.(B) The lelevision is being turned on.(C) The sora is occupied at the moment.(D) The carpet is beinq laid on the floor.

(A)They're silling on a park bench.(B) Theyte crowding into an outdoor caf6.(C)Theyte all pointing toward the man.(D) They're seated in a small group.

' They'.e involved in aconversation.. One man is jotting something downon a note.. Ihey are lookinq at each other.

. She's working in the otfice.

. The woman is coocentrating on her' There are papers sorted on thedesk.

. A stapler is being used.

. Some papers are being stapledtogethe..

. The stapler is in use at the moment.

' Therc is a lamp on each side of thesofa.. -fhe lamps are briqhtly lit.. The sofas have been positionedaround the aoom.

. They are sitting around atableoutdoors.

. The people are seated at atable.

. The table is occupied at themoment.

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iiitr,it:H (A) The bakery is full of cuslomers today.(B) Soine baked goods are stacked on the stand.(C)The man is putting bread on the sland.(D) The bread has just been taken out of the oven.(A) A gardener is working in the garden.(B)A path leads into the wooded area.(C) There are seats arranged in a circle.(D) Some plants are being put into the pots.

(A) He's looking over some papers.(B) He's browsing through the desk drawers.(C) He's working on his computer.(D) He's putting his knapsack down on the table.

(A) A man is addressing the woman.(B) A woman is looking out the window.(C) A man is sitting at a workstatlon.(D) A woman is serving coftee to the others.

(A) Some vegetables have been displayed for sale.(B) Some vegetables are being cleaned.(C) Some vegetables have been put on a scale 10 beweighed.(D) Some vegetables have been cut into small pieces.

PossibleV. Some baked goods are displayedon the stand.. Ditferent kinds of bread have beenlaid out on the stand.. An assortment of bread is ondisplay here.

. The grass has been neatlytrimmed.

. The benches have been placed ina circie.

. There are seats available at themoment

. The man is si$ing atthe computer-

. He has taken a seat at his desk.. The monitor has been turned on.

ffi . There are people wo*ing in anofiice.. One man is wearinq a shirt and atie.. Acomputer monitor has beenplaced on each desk.. Someone is cutting up somevegetables.. Ihe vegetables are being cut intosmall pieces.. A variety of vegetables have beensliced up.

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'l ffIArenl you taking off earlytoday?(A) Yss, I usuallylake ithom6 with me.(B) Ths tratfic is vsry heavy today.(C) No, I have some thlngs to flnlsh off.

azaWhy did Mr. Owens decide to leave?(A) He got a btter olfr elswheE.(B) Mr. Owens will be here soon.(C) Okay, I will give him a call.

If,IWhsn are we getting logether?(A) At John's house.(B) Alter work at slx.(C) For his bi hday.

IEIThe new guy wo hirod is going to start Monday.(A) He will be driving here.(B) We could start today too.(C) I can'l walt to mst th guy.

IIilYou just returned from your overseas trip, didnt you?(A) Yes, I will be leaving loday.(B) I had some buoiness to take care or.(C) No, I got back early thls momlng, :


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flilWho placsd an order lor lhe box ol printing papsr?(A) Later this afternoon.(B) Ms. wllllams dld.(C) Yes, a new printer.

aftWhen did Mr. Lewis hire his assistant?(A) About a year ago.(B) Al our home oJfice.(C) Because he is going lo leave.

rtstWhere will the awards c;remony take place?(A) tt'll be at the PrlncerHoiel.(B) To reward the best employees.(C) Lols o, cash prizes.

t IreIDo you know what timo tho n6d shutus bus lsaves lrom thehotel?(A) The bus stop is around the corner.(B) There ls a bus vry ten mlnutes.(C) Yes, to the airporl lerminal.

?dtYou've already talked to Ms. Wlliams about the weeklyroport, havsnt You?(A) Yes, I lust flnlehd talklng to hr.(B) No, I cant talk to herthis week.(C) Because it's duethis Friday.

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2)ilWho's taking caro ol the proofreading?(A) As soon a6 I Iinish with,rthis book.(B) lt hasn't been asalgned yet.(C) Yes, l've read all ot his books.

?ilWhere diij Ms. Kato graduats from?(A) She has a class in hall an hour.(B) A small college ln lhe east, I thlnk.(C) She has some colleagues there.

?frtWhy is John smiling like that?(A) He lust heard that he got promoted.(B) So that he can take otf early today.(C) lt's usually like that, I guess.

wHas Hobert Cunningham gotten back to you with an answeryet?(A) Yes, he was correct.(B) l'll get back to him.(C) He'll callthls evening.

HITThis particular modsl was only rsleased last year.(A) Yes, ]t has become very popular in Buch a short ilme.(B) We are thinking ol a name forthis product.(C) No, there are several models avallable.

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mWho takas care oJ your taxes?(A) My accountant handle them,(B) l1l pay for it with my credii card.(C) No, I canl atford to takefa taxi.

wWill thal be all, sir?(A) No, I shouldn\.(B) Yes, you can take it.(C) l'd llketo see the menu agaln, plase,

3rlDo you recall when we last saw a movig togsther?(A) Let's go and check it out this weekend.(B) Yes, that sounds like a greal idaa.(C) lt must've been at least a couple of y6ars ago.

EIThat is not what you are going to wear to the concert, is it?(A) No, I have io go home and get changed,(B) Yes, I am a little worn out.(C) lt is scheduled to start at 7.

f,r5tCan you give Bon a hand with his work, or do you have toleav6 lor your appointment?(A) I dont have to leave untll after lunch,(B) Yes, Ron is very helpful to me.(C) I willlake him with me to my appoiniment.

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EIilWhy donl I ring you in a couple of days?(A) I may have a couple al home.(B) Glve me a shout on Frlday.(C) I forgot to bring ir with me.

wWould you prefer to take a break for lunch lirst or workstraight through it?

- . (A) Hs prefers it that way.\-' (B) Walk straight down the road.(C) Why don't we go out at one?

rI3IWould you like me to move those bags tor you?(A) Let me give you a hand with it.(B) Thanks, but l'll be all rlght.(C) I am moving in this weekend.

Why didn't you say that you liks watching movies?(A) I was never asked.(B) There is a theater near here.(C) We watched it together.

EIIIIt's unusually hot in here today.(A) Sure, today seems all right.(B) Why don't you open th wlndow?(C) lt's lhe hottest item nowadays.

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10/29

oueslion8 4l ttmugh /E rslor to lh8 following.conveGaton.

lIl Why is the man asking the woman i, he can take off early today?(A) He wafis to meet a client ior lunch.(B) He wants lo go home ahd relax-(C) He wants to look lor a place to slay.(D) tle wants to get hls looth looked at.

Z7I Wtrat Ooes ttre woman ask the man to do belors he leavos?(A) Flnlsh wrltlng a rport.(B) Schedule an appointment with her dentist.(C) Attend the meeling with the general manager(D) Read over the report to check the ligures.

Zg Who willthe man see be{ore he takes olf?(A) The general manager.(B) Ted Bradley.(C) The woman.(D) His cliont.

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11/29

Questions 44 through 46 refer to lhe following conveEation.

ZZI Who is scheduled to drop by?(A) Sarah.(B) Mr. Rodriguez.(C) lvlr. Denver.(D) The sales manager.

EH When will the visitor come?(A) Today.(B) This weekend.(C) Next week.(D) Next month.

Zl Why do the speakers sound NOT happy to hear the news?(A) The person comlng lor a visit always brlngs bad news.(B) The bonus they will receive is not as much as they had hoped.(C) The budget has been reduced too much.(D) Some ot the salespeople will be let go.


12/29

oueslions 47lhrough 49 refur lo thc followino conversation.

Ztr what does the woman want to know?(A) Where her iather is.(B) How {ar the restauranl is.(C) Where to get some good food.(D) How to make a seafood dish.

ZI:I What does the man suggest the woman do?(A) Tatk to Jeft.(B) Look in the yellow pages.(C) Take on a new hobby.(D) Refer to a book.

lpf nccording to the man, what wi Jetf do?(A) Open a reslaurant.(B) N4ove to another town.(C) Write a book.(D) See a doctor.


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Questions 50lhrough 52 reler to the lollowing conversation.

We need to come up with a calchy name for our new line of digital cameras thatis soon to be released on the market.(so u') Do you have any suggestions ol what weshould do?Well, we could use a professional consulting company like we have always done inthe past, but I think we would have more luck trying something new, like askingthe consumers directly.'"'You mean like having a contest? You know, I think you have a good idea there. Thisway we Gan gel the consumers directly involved, and at the same lime it wouldsave us a lot of money.(")Yes, it's like killing two birds with one stone. Let's bring it up at our meeting today.

'1.. i] nccording to the man, whal do they have to do soon?(A) Respond to the demands of the consumers.(B) Participate in the company contesl.(C) Come up with a name for their new product.(D) Find ways to save money lor the company.

iif,iiit Where do they most likely work?(A) An eleclronics shop.(B) A consulting iirm.(C) A photo store.(D) A camera manufacturing company.

illa What does the woman suggest they do?(A) Use a professional company.(B) Release a new product on the markel.(C) Get the customers involved.(D) Provide discounts lo the consumers.

a catchy name = a special name = a name that catches the attention o, olherswe need a catchy name to attract new cuslomers-We would have more luck trying somethlng new. = We would get betier results by doing somelhing new. = Wewould get more responses by tiying sgmething new.kltllng two blrds with one stone = taklng care of two thlngs wlth one aclion = solvlng two problems at the same time

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14/29

ousstiom 53 tftrough 55 rerer to the lollowlng conyelsat0n.

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Eg Where is the woman going?(A) To pick up her car lrom the garage.(B) To move her car to another place.(C) To buy something aI the supermarket.(D) To go lor a slroll in the park.

What time is it now most likely?(A) Around twelve o'clock.(B) Just atter one o clock.(C) Just bIore ttyo o'clock,(D) Exactly rour o'clock.

Ll.I Vvhat does the man mention about the supermarket?(A) lt is having a sale now.(B) lt is frae to parkthere.(C) lt is too lar from the oftice.(D) lt is located on Jane Boad,

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15/29

oueslions 56 ihrouoh 58 reler io lho rollowing conversalion.

5eI What are they talking about?(A) The woman's business trip(B) A new computor software.(C) The lunch menu.(D) A co-worker

Sll What does the man want to know?(A) Whether the woman trled oui the computer.(B) lf John installed the program on her computer.(C) How'fast the new computer is.(D) How different the command keys are.

Il[3I wtrat witttne woman do at lunch?(A) Drive to a nearby reslauranl.(B) Provide the man with an answer.(C) Pick up some software lor her computer.(D) Leave lor her business trip.


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ouestions 59 lhrough 6l reter t0 lhe lollowing convelsation.

lipl When did the man start working at this company?(A) A year ago.(B) Two years ago.(C) Five years ago.(D) Ten yearE ago.

[6{I Wny is,Jonn teaving the company?(A) He ls setting up hls own company,(B) He is going back to college.(C) He go1 a better otfer lrom another firm.(D) He is not getting along with the members oI his statf.

LII What does the woman want the man to do?(A) Come to her graduation ceremony.(B) Get his college degree.(C) Make a lot ol money.(D) Wait ror her a little longer.


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Questions 02 lhrough 64 reler to lho following corworEallon.

f How will the woman get to the party?(A) By gettlng a rlde wlth Eom6on.(B) By driving her own car.(C) By taking public transportation.(D) By walking there.

IlBl wnere is Ms. Wilson now?(A) At the auto repair shop.(B) At her house.(C) At a conference.(D) At lhe caleteria.

f l When will they meet?(A) Before they go to the meeting.(B) Durlng lunch hour,(C) Early lomorrow morning.(D) Right after work today.


18/29

ouestions 65ltrough 67 reler b the tollowing conversation.

f55 What does the man want to do?(A) Relire from his job.(B) Work in another lield.(C) Go on a business trip.(D) Save money for his future.

fd How will the woman help the man?(A) By reiarrlng hlm to someone she knows.(B) By getting him a job interview.(C) By lending him some money.(O) By working overlime.

farl When willthe man most likely receive a phone call?(A) Righl away.(B) This atlernoon.(C) This evening.(D) Tomorrow mornlng,

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19/29

questions 68 through 70 reter t0 the lollowing conversation.

W: The company is planning to make some organizational changes, and this is makingsome of ihe executives very nervous,(6u) The talk around the office is that some olthem are going to be out ol jobs.

, ,, Wow, this is big news. Do you know when this announcement is going to be made?W: Well, according to my manager, the news is going to come as early as nextweek.(u'r The reason for this is that the president was very disappointed with thefailure of our last project. We apparently lost a lot of money there.

M: You know, this may not be very nice of me to say, but I think ihe president is makingthe right move. I really think some of the managers don't belong where lhey are.They should be gone.0o)

$.$iI t-tow oo some ol lhe managers probably leel right now?(A) Nervous.(B) Excited.(C) Angry.(D) Happy.

,'i,1.3F When do they expect the news to be announced?(A) Today.(B) Later this week.(C) Some time next week.(D) Next month.

S{,e{ What does lhe man say about some ol the managers?(A) They are hardworking people.(B) They deserve to be promoted.(C) They deserve to get lired.(D)They make too much money.

V . Pdriaphiasins pmctce. The talk around the olrice is = Word has it lhat = The rurEor around the office isThe lalk around the otfice is that Mr- Peterson is going to be the next presidentot our company.' out of iobs = unemployed - joblessl\,lany of my friends are out of jobs these days.' I thlnk the president is making the rlght move. = I thlnk the presldent ls dolng the right thing. = I ihink the prealdentis going in the right direction,. They should be gone. = They should get tired. = They should get canned.

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20/29

ouestions 71 through 73 refur lo the followlng adverlisement

fII What is being advertised?(A) An animal hospital.(B) Atheater. \_,(C) A music store.(D) A charity concert.

J2l What does the speaker mention about the event?(A) lt wiu be televised live.(B) They expect a full house.(C) The event will be recorded on CD.(D) The tickets willgo on sale soon.

IEI Who will benelit the most lrom this event?(A) The animal shelter.(B) The local artists.(C) The musicians.(D) The record stores.


21/29

ouestiorls T4lhmugh 76 rcfer t0 lhc bllowing announcement

fA Who is the intendod audiance orthis announcemenl?(A) The crew ofthe ocean liner.(B) Th passengers ofthe ship.(C) The evening's entertainers.(D) Mr. John Sanders.

ffi Wtry is ttre speaker mentioning a change in the schedule?(A) A problem wlth the sound system has occurred.(B) There were not enough parlicipants.(C) The host is not leeling well today.(D) There was a bigger demand lorthe magic show

Wno is tvtr. SandersZ(A) The captain ol the ship.(B) Thls evenlng's entertalnr.(C) The technician.(D)The host ofthe quiz show.

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22/29

ousslions 77 througfi 79 rftr b fto lollowing announcement

Zl What is bsing announced?(A) The closing o, the sto.e.(B) An emergency evacuatlon drlll.(C) The sale ol the day.(D) The upcoming company holidays.

,[ll What does the speakar ask the workers to do?(A) Calmly xlt the bulldlnE.(B) Pay for thsir purchases.(C) Put on the orange vests.(D) Talk to the fire wardens.

flBl wnat doesine speaker advise those who are in the middte o, the. building to do?(A) Take the elevators.(B) Take the scalators.(c) Run our ol the building.(D) Use the emergency stairs.

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23/29

ouestions 80 through 82 reler i0lhe lollowing report

I|III Wtrat Aia tne representalive ol IZH announce?(A) The growlh o.f the company stocks.(B) The resignation of lts chie, executive otficer.(C) The suspenEion of its 6enlor members,(D) The amount of money in taxes the company pays.

ISII How did they learn ol several facts?(A) From the company spokesperson.(B) From an undisclosed informant.(C) From the chiet executive otficer.(D) From the local police.

fifJ eccording to the speaker, how long will the investigation last?(A) A month.(B) Alew months.(C) One year.(D) lt'8 unknown.

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24/29

ousstions 83 lttrough 85 re4er b tie tollowlno short talk

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[H Who is Nathan Boyce?(A) A university professor.(B) A writer.(C) A physician.(D) A history teacher

What will Nathan discuss today?(A) His time at his universiry(B) European history.(C) His philosophical views ol lile.(D) Hls latst book.

f.fll What did Nathan learn during his trip to lreland?(A) He will be leading a new research poect.(B) Some new flndlngs about history.(C) The university has named him an honorary protossor.(D) There will be a book written about him.

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25/29

oueslions 86 $rcugh 88 robr to the lottowlng radio broadcast

ffi For how many ysars has the event been taking place?(A) One year.(B) Two years.(C) Five years,(D) Ton years.

Ifl What would those arriving belore I get a chance to do?(A) Meet wtth the ddve6.(B) Take the cars lor a test drive.(C) Get the autographs ol the drivers.(D) Beceive a discount on the entryree.

ffi I How much would a 65-year-old man have to pay to get into the placs?(A) Thro dollare.(B) Three dollars.(C) Five dollars.(D) Twolve dollars.

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26/29

0uestions 89 through 91 refer to thefollowing announcement.

131I Who most likely is giving the talk?(A) The ratting instructor.(B) A tour gulde.(C) A rock climber.(D) A windsurfer.

B.u wny nas the plan been changed?(A) Flain is coming down hard outside.(B) The rafting instructor could not make it.(C) The lisleners voled to do something else.(D) The water level has risen beyond what is Eafe.

[ll wnicn of the following activities is NOT a part of the day's events?(A) Hiking.(B) Windsurfing.(C) Swlmming.(D)Jet skiing.

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27/29

oueslions fl through 94 rfsr to lho lollowino instructons.

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PU Who is the intended audience of this lalk?(A) Teachera.(B) Studenls.(C) Yoga trainers.(D) Chess players.

What will ths participants do in the mornings alter breakfast?(A) Lsarn tho art ol handwriting.(B) Listen to their colleagues talk.(C) Go lor a short walk.(D) Read some iournals.

ffi Wnat aoesttre speaker mention about dinnsr?(A) lt will be served exac{ly at sk o'clock.(B) There is going to be a variety of dishes to choose rrom.(C) The partlclpants wlll prpar lt thmslves.(D) lt will bs held after ths inlormal activlties.


28/29

ouestions 95 lilough 97 roler t0 lhe tollowing report

PIll What is the report mainty about?(A) The shutting down of a restaurant.(B) A hisiorical view of the city tandmark.(C) The story ol a very famous, rich businessman.(D) The lite otlhe struggling drtists in the city.

f,ll How old is the business?(A) Ten years old.(B) Twentyjive years old.(C) Fifly years otd.(D) One hundred years old.

ll Wtrat aoes ttre speaker mention about the business?(A) lt caters only to the rich.(B) ll will have its grand opening soon.(C) lt ls enioyed by peopte from a[ watks of [fe.(D) lts popularity has diminished recenfly.

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Questions 98 through 100 reler to lhe lollowing announcement.

As you are no doubt well aware, next Monday is the two-hundredth anniversary of .,the newspaper's first edition,(*) A special commemorative edition has been completed, :and a skeleton staff will be on duty on Monday to handle any urgent news. This will leavethe other starl members free lor a day of special activities. We hope that all other staffmembers will participate as volunteers. There will be tours of the building. speclalexhibitions, movie screenings, and sales of historical books dealing with our wonderfulnewspaper. And tinally, in the evening, you are all invited to a historic dinner' andball which the governor and many senior members of Parliament will be attending. This willbeatrulymemorableeVenl,solel,snotforgetthatweareallprivilegedtoparticipaiein it.('oo) Thank you.

'ffj:ii what is being planned?(A) A front-page newspaper story.(B) A company's anniversary celebration.(C) The election of the cily's mayor.(D) The release of a new blockbuster movie.

{.r*;tl$ What is scheduled to happen on Monday evening?(A) A dinner function.(B) Alour of the building.(C) A movie screening.(D) A book sale.

, [5;3] Who is the iniended audience of this announcement?(A) Company employees.(B) The governor.(C) The librarians.(D)The moviegoers.

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