LISTENING COMPREHENSION



In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand spoken English.There are four partsto this section, withspecial directionsfor each part. You will have approximately 45 minutes to complete the Listening Comprehension sections.


PART 1: PHOTOGRAPHS



Directions: You will see a photograph. You will hear four statements about the photograph. Choose the statement that most closely matches the photograph, and fill in the corresponding oval on your answer sheet.




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LISTENING COMPREHENSION



Part 2 : Question-Response


Directions: You will hear a question and three possible responses. Choose the response that most closely answers the question, and fill in the corresponding oval on your answer sheet.

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LISTENING COMPREHENSION



Part 3 : Conversations


Directions: You will hear a conversation between two or more people.You will see three questions on each conversation and four possible answers. Choose the best answer to each question, and fill in the corresponding oval on your answer sheet.


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LISTENING COMPREHENSION



Part 4 : Talks


Directions: You will hear a short talk given by a single speaker. You will see three questions on each talk, each with four possible answers. Choose the best answer to each question, and fill in the corresponding oval on your answer sheet. The talks will not be printed and will be spoken only once.


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READING



In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand written English. There are three parts to this section, with special directionsfor each part.


YOU WILL HAVE ONE HOUR AND FIFTEEN MINUTES TO COMPLETE PARTS 5, 6, AND 7 OF THE TEST.


PART 5: INCOMPLETE SENTENCES


Sample Question

Directions: You will see a sentence with a missing word. Four possible answers follow the sentence. Choose the best answer to the question, and fill in the corresponding oval on your answer sheet.


You will read:
They have decided ____________ business class.
(A) fly
(B) to fly
(C) flying
(D) flew


The best way to complete the sentence "They have decided Choice (B), “to fly.” Therefore you should choose answer (B).


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READING



PART 6: TEXT COMPLETION


Sample Question

Directions: You will see four passages, each with four blanks. Each blank has four answer choices. For each blank, choose the word, phrase, or sentence that best completes the passage.




SAMPLE ANSWERS:

Question 1
(A) met
(B) meet
(C) to meet
(D) meeting

The best way to complete the sentence “I enjoyed you at the conference last week” is Choice (D) “meeting.” The participle meeting follows the verb enjoyed.Therefore, you should choose answer (D).


Question 2
(A) it
(B) they
(C) we
(D) its

The best way to complete the sentence “I hope “they." You must read beyond this sentence to answer the question. Sometimes you have to look back;sometimesforward.In this case, you look back.The pronoun they refers back to the plural noun brochures.Therefore, you should choose answer (B). are useful to you” is Choice (B)

Question 3
(A) know
(B) understand
(C) realize
(D) learn

The best way to complete the sentence “If I can be of further assistance, please let me ” is Choice (A) "know.” All of the words have a similar meaning, but only know fits the context.Therefore, you should choose answer (A).

Question 4
(A) My assistant is, unfortunately, out of the office this week.
(B) The brochures are a good source for the information you seek.
(C) You can reach me at my office any day between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.
(D) The conference wasinteresting, and I hope to attend again next year.

The best sentence to complete the passage is Choice (C), “You can reach me at my office any day between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. The previoussentence offersfurther assistance, and this sentence explains howto get that assistance. Therefore, you should choose answer (C).


QUESTIONS


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Questions 131-134 refer to the following letter:

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Questions 135-138 refer to the following e-mail:

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Questions 139-142 refer to the following article:

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Questions 143-146 refer to the following e-mail:

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READING



PART 7: READING COMPREHENSION


Sample Question

Directions: You will see single and multiple reading passages followed by several questions. Each question has four answer choices. Choose the best answer to the question, and fill in the corresponding oval on your answer sheet.


PASSAGE:

If you are planning a visit to Wilmington, consider staying at the Bougainvillea Inn.-[1]-This charming hotel is located in the Park View neighborhood, one of the loveliest areas of the city.-[2]-The lobby features a mural by a local artist, and each guest room is decorated with a floral theme. The staff is friendly and helpful and have many good suggestions for sights to see and places to eat. -[3]-The prices are a little higher than similar hotels in the area, but the excellent service makes it well worth the cost. —[41-


MAIN IDEA:
Who is this article for?
(A) Travel agents
(B) Hotel staff
(C) Neighbors
(D) Tourists

The purpose of this article is to recommend a hotel to people planning to visit a particular city, that is, tourists.Therefore, the best response is Choice (D).


DETAIL:
What is indicated about the hotel?

(A) It is more expensive than other hotels.
(B) It is located close to downtown.
(C) It has many guest rooms.
(D) It has a large lobby.

The article says “The prices are a little higher than similar hotels ...” Therefore, the best response is Choice (A).

VOCABULARY:
The word “loveliest” in line 3 is closest in meaning to

(A) most popular
(B) most historic
(C) prettiest
(D) quietest

Loveliest means prettiest.Therefore, the best response is Choice (C).


SENTENCE INSERTION:
In which of the following positions marked [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong? “The artistically designed interior is a delight to the eye.”

(A) [1]
(B) [2]
(C) [3]
(D) [4]

The sentence to be inserted introduces the idea that the inside of the hotel is artistic and pretty. The sentence following position [2] gives examples of the artistic features inside the hotel.Therefore, the best response is Choice (B).



QUESTIONS


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Questions 147-148 refer to the following advertisement:


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Questions 149-150 refer to the following notice.:


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Questions 151-152 refer to the following text message chain:


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Questions 153-154 refer to the following table:


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Questions 155-157 refer to the following advertisement.:


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Questions 158-160 refer to the following webpage.:


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Questions 161-163 refer to the following e-mail.:


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Questions 164-167 refer to the following memo:


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Questions 168-171 refer to the following online chat discussion.:


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Questions 172-175 refer to the following article:


Which is a likely victim for the new breed of hackers?]]>

Questions 176-180 refer to the following advertisement and email.:



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Questions 181-185 refer to the following advertisement and e-mail:



What is included in a visit to the theater?]]>

Questions 186-190 refer to the following notice and two e-mails.:




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Questions 186-190 refer to the following notice, course information, and e-mail:




How many professional development hours can an ABC, Inc. employee earn for courses at the Central Technical Institute?]]>

Questions 196-200 refer to the following advertisement, e-mail, and project estimate.:




What is indicated about the landscaping business?]]>