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				<h3>MINI-TEST - LISTENING COMPREHENSION</h3>
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							In the Listening test, you will be asked to demonstrate how well you understand spoken English. The entire
							Listening test will last approximately 45 minutes. There are four parts, and directions are given for each part.
							You must mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Do not write your answers in your test book.
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						<b>Sample Question</b>
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							Directions: For each question in this part, you will hear four statements about a picture in your test book.
							When you hear the statements, you must select the one statement that best describes what you see in the
							picture. Then find the number of the question on your answer sheet and mark your answer. The statements
							will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.
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							Statement (C), “They’re standing near the table,” is the best description of the picture, so you should select
							answer (C) and mark it on your answer sheet.
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						<h4>PART 1: PHOTOGRAPHS</h4>
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								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. The statements will not be printed
								and will be spoken only once.
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					<center><h5>QUESTIONS</h5></center><br><br>
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							<h5>1. </h5>
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							<h5>2. </h5>
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							<h5>3. </h5>
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							<h5>4. </h5>
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					<question ctrlno="1" picture="barron_minitest_l1.jpg" category="" conversation_audio_start="" conversation_audio_end="" rationale_audio_start="19" rationale_audio_end="47" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Is incorrect because the man is wearing his coat, not hanging it up."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="1" rationale="A pharmacist is wearing a white coat and holding a pill bottle and speaking with a customer."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Correctly mentions the bottle, but the man is not opening it, and he doesn't look like a cook. "><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Confuses similarsounding words pharmacist and farmer."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
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					<question ctrlno="2" picture="barron_minitest_l2.jpg" category="" conversation_audio_start="0" conversation_audio_end="" rationale_audio_start="49" rationale_audio_end="77" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Correctly identifies the eggs, but not their location. "><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Correctly identifies the pencil, but not its location. "><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="1" rationale="This choice correctly describes the location of the book. "><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Correctly identifies the flowers, but not their location."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
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					<question ctrlno="3" picture="barron_minitest_l3.jpg" category="" conversation_audio_start="" conversation_audio_end="" rationale_audio_start="80" rationale_audio_end="108" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="1" rationale="A man is trimming bushes in a garden."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Correctly identifies the man's action (cutting = trimming), but he is not cutting hair."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Associates mowing and cutting."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Associates flowers and garden."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
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					<question ctrlno="4" picture="barron_minitest_l4.jpg" category="" conversation_audio_start="" conversation_audio_end="" rationale_audio_start="109" rationale_audio_end="136" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Correctly identifies her action, but she is reading the phone screen, not a book."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Correctly identifies her glasses, but she is not putting them on."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Correctly identifies the computer in her lap, but she is not buying it."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="1" rationale="A woman is looking at a phone that she holds in her hand."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
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						<h3>MINI-TEST - LISTENING COMPREHENSION</h3>
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						<h4>Part 2 : Question-Response</h4>
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							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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							<p><b>5. </b>Mark your answer on your answer sheet.</p>
							<p><b>6. </b>Mark your answer on your answer sheet.</p>
							<p><b>7. </b>Mark your answer on your answer sheet.</p>
							<p><b>8. </b>Mark your answer on your answer sheet.</p>
							<p><b>9. </b>Mark your answer on your answer sheet.</p>
							<p><b>10. </b>Mark your answer on your answer sheet.</p>
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							<p><b>11. </b>Mark your answer on your answer sheet.</p>
							<p><b>12. </b>Mark your answer on your answer sheet.</p>
							<p><b>13. </b>Mark your answer on your answer sheet.</p>
							<p><b>14. </b>Mark your answer on your answer sheet.</p>
							<p><b>15. </b>Mark your answer on your answer sheet.</p>

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					<question ctrlno="5" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="" conversation_audio_end="" rationale_audio_start="14" rationale_audio_end="35" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[Mark your answer on your answer sheet.]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Would answer How did you like...? "><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="1" rationale="Two days answers the How long question."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Would answer a How long question about distance."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
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				<query>
					<question ctrlno="6" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="" conversation_audio_end="" rationale_audio_start="36" rationale_audio_end="52" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[Mark your answer on your answer sheet.]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="1" rationale="This is a polite response to the request for help."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Would answer a yes-no question."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Repeats the word desk."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
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					<question ctrlno="7" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="" conversation_audio_end="" rationale_audio_start="55" rationale_audio_end="73" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[Mark your answer on your answer sheet.]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="1" rationale="This is an appropriate response to the question about possession."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Associates package and mail."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Repeats the word door."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
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					<question ctrlno="8" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="" conversation_audio_end="" rationale_audio_start="76" rationale_audio_end="96" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[Mark your answer on your answer sheet.]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Repeats the words work here. "><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Confuses same-sounding words here and hear."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="1" rationale="25 employees answers the How many question."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
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				<query>
					<question ctrlno="9" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="" conversation_audio_end="" rationale_audio_start="100" rationale_audio_end="117" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[Mark your answer on your answer sheet.]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Would answer a Where question."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="1" rationale="Ten o'clock answers the What time question."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Repeats the word close."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
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					<question ctrlno="10" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="" conversation_audio_end="" rationale_audio_start="122" rationale_audio_end="142" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[Mark your answer on your answer sheet.]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Confuses similar-sounding words appointment and apartment."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="1" rationale="This is an appropriate response to a request for an appointment. "><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Confuses the meaning of the word like in this context."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
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				<query>
					<question ctrlno="11" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="" conversation_audio_end="" rationale_audio_start="25" rationale_audio_end="162" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[Mark your answer on your answer sheet.]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="1" rationale="At his office answers the Where question."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Would answer a When question. "><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Repeats the word meet."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
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				<query>
					<question ctrlno="12" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="" conversation_audio_end="" rationale_audio_start="166" rationale_audio_end="184" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[Mark your answer on your answer sheet.]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Confuses similar-sounding words dark and park. "><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Repeats the word dark."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="1" rationale="This is an appropriate response to the comment about the darkness of the room."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
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				<query>
					<question ctrlno="13" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="" conversation_audio_end="" rationale_audio_start="188" rationale_audio_end="207" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[Mark your answer on your answer sheet.]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="1" rationale="Two boxes answers the How much question."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Repeats the word paper. "><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Confuses the homonyms buy and by."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
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				<query>
					<question ctrlno="14" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="" conversation_audio_end="" rationale_audio_start="211" rationale_audio_end="229" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[Mark your answer on your answer sheet.]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Would answer a How many question."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Would answer a Who question."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="1" rationale="This answers the When question."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
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				<query>
					<question ctrlno="15" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="" conversation_audio_end="" rationale_audio_start="232" rationale_audio_end="251" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[Mark your answer on your answer sheet.]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Would answer a Where question."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="1" rationale="This is a logical response to a question about a preference."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Confuses similar-sounding words later and waiter."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
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						<h4>Part 3 : Conversations</h4>
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							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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					<question ctrlno="16" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="" conversation_audio_end="" rationale_audio_start="254" rationale_audio_end="272" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[Mark your answer on your answer sheet.]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="1" rationale="This answers the yes-no question."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Confuses similar-sounding words meeting and reading. "><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Repeats the word yesterday."><![CDATA[]]></answer> 
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					<question ctrlno="17" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="26" conversation_audio_end="55" rationale_audio_start="56" rationale_audio_end="63" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[What did the woman have at the cafe?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Is incorrect because the woman implies that she didn't have soup when she says, I'd like to try the soup next time."><![CDATA[Soup and a sandwich]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Is what the man had."><![CDATA[Soup and a salad]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="1" rationale="The woman says that she had the sandwich of the day"><![CDATA[A sandwich only]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Repeats the word salad."><![CDATA[A salad only]]></answer> 
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					<question ctrlno="18" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="26" conversation_audio_end="55" rationale_audio_start="68" rationale_audio_end="73" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[What did the mem imply about the cafe?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="1" rationale="The man implies that he doesn't like the color of the walls when he says, After I got past those wild colors they've painted on the walls, I actually enjoyed my lunch, and But those walls! But he did say that the soup was great and the salad fresh, and he further implies that he likes the food when he says, at least they've got the food part right."><![CDATA[The food is better than the decor.]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Repeats the word walls, but no repairs are mentioned."><![CDATA[The walls are in need of repair.]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Is incorrect because the man praises the food."><![CDATA[Its menu isn't interesting.]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Is incorrect because the cafe is down the street, that is, nearby."><![CDATA[It's too far from the office.]]></answer> 
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					<question ctrlno="19" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="26" conversation_audio_end="55" rationale_audio_start="79" rationale_audio_end="86" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[What will the speakers do tomorrow?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Confuses the meaning of the word work in this context."><![CDATA[Work on a project together]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Repeats the word place. "><![CDATA[Look for a new place to eat]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Refers to the man's dislike of the colors of the walls, but painting them is not mentioned."><![CDATA[Paint the walls]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="1" rationale="The man asks the woman if she would like to try the place (that is, the cafe) again, and she replies saying, tomorrow works for me, meaning that she is available tomorrow."><![CDATA[Return to the cafd]]></answer> 
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					<question ctrlno="20" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="99" conversation_audio_end="137" rationale_audio_start="138" rationale_audio_end="143" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[What does the man suggest the woman do?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="1" rationale="After the woman explains everything she needs to do to get ready for her trip, the man says, You might be better off staying home."><![CDATA[Spend her vacation at home]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Repeats the phrase time off."><![CDATA[Ask for more time off]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Is plausible but not mentioned. "><![CDATA[Start packing soon]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Is what the woman plans to do."><![CDATA[Go to Paris]]></answer> 
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				<query>
					<question ctrlno="21" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="99" conversation_audio_end="137" rationale_audio_start="149" rationale_audio_end="156" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[How long is the woman's vacation?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Is the amount of time before her vacation begins."><![CDATA[One week]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="1" rationale="The woman mentions my two weeks in Paris. "><![CDATA[Two weeks]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Confuses similar-sounding words three and free."><![CDATA[Three weeks]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Confuses same-sounding words four and for."><![CDATA[Four weeks]]></answer> 
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				<query>
					<question ctrlno="22" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="99" conversation_audio_end="137" rationale_audio_start="162" rationale_audio_end="168" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[What will the woman do this afternoon?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Confuses the meaning of the word book— the woman says she has booked a trip to Paris. Choice "><![CDATA[Read a book]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="1" rationale="The woman says, I think I'll take the afternoon off and buy some things for my trip."><![CDATA[Go shopping]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Is confused with the woman's mention that she has to find someone to care for her dog. "><![CDATA[Walk her dog]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Has already been done."><![CDATA[Make trip reservations]]></answer> 
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					<question ctrlno="23" picture=" " category="" conversation_audio_start="181" conversation_audio_end="208" rationale_audio_start="209" rationale_audio_end="215" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[What does the woman want to have printed?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="1" rationale="The woman says, This is the new menu for my restaurant. "><![CDATA[Menus]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Repeats the word check, which is the way the woman wants to pay."><![CDATA[Checks]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Repeats the word order."><![CDATA[Order forms]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Is plausible but not mentioned."><![CDATA[Advertisements]]></answer> 
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					<question ctrlno="24" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="181" conversation_audio_end="208" rationale_audio_start="221" rationale_audio_end="226" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[What does the man agree to do?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Repeats the number 24 (24-hour rush fee)."><![CDATA[Print 24 copies]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Mentions the rush fee, but the man implies it will be charged."><![CDATA[Forget the rush charge]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="1" rationale="The woman asks if the order can be ready by tomorrow morning, and the man replies, Sure thing, meaning yes."><![CDATA[Have the order ready tomorrow]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Is incorrect because the woman asks for two- sided printing and the man does not disagree."><![CDATA[Print on one side of the page only]]></answer> 
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				<query>
					<question ctrlno="25" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="181" conversation_audio_end="208" rationale_audio_start="231" rationale_audio_end="238" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[What does the man want the woman to do?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Repeats the verb pick up."><![CDATA[Pick up the order at night]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Choice (B) is what the woman wants to do."><![CDATA[Pay ahead of time]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Confuses the meaning of the word check and repeats the word order."><![CDATA[Check the order]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="1" rationale="The woman offers to write a check, and the man says, we prefer credit cards."><![CDATA[Use a credit card]]></answer> 
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					<question ctrlno="26" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="251" conversation_audio_end="225" rationale_audio_start="226" rationale_audio_end="293" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[What do the speakers imply about the new director?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="1" rationale="The woman continues by saying, It's very impressive, and the men agree, adding information about the director's impressive background."><![CDATA[They admire the director's professional background.]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Doesn't fit the context."><![CDATA[She is looking for some important documents]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Doesn't fit the context."><![CDATA[She is interested in hiring a new director.]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Doesn't fit the context."><![CDATA[She needs help writing her own resume]]></answer> 
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				<query>
					<question ctrlno="27" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="251" conversation_audio_end="225" rationale_audio_start="298" rationale_audio_end="306" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[When did the new director begin working at this company?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Repeats the word today. "><![CDATA[Today]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Sound similar to today."><![CDATA[Two days ago]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="1" rationale="The first man says, Today makes a week since he started here."><![CDATA[A week ago]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Sound similar to today."><![CDATA[Last Tuesday]]></answer> 
				</query>
				<query>
					<question ctrlno="28" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="251" conversation_audio_end="225" rationale_audio_start="313" rationale_audio_end="317" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[What does the woman suggest?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Relates meet and meeting. "><![CDATA[Going to a staff meeting]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="1" rationale="The woman mentions a social hour, and then says, We should all go."><![CDATA[Attending a social event]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Confuses similar-sounding words meet and eat. "><![CDATA[Getting something to eat]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Confuses similar-sounding words afternoon and noon."><![CDATA[Calling the director at noon]]></answer> 
				</query>
				<query>
					<question ctrlno="29" picture="barron_minitest_l29.jpg" category="" conversation_audio_start="332" conversation_audio_end="360" rationale_audio_start="361" rationale_audio_end="365" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[What are they going to paint?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Is where they keep the paint left over from painting the hallway. "><![CDATA[The closet]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="1" rationale="The woman mentions this office."><![CDATA[The office]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Is something they have already painted."><![CDATA[The hallway]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Is plausible but not mentioned."><![CDATA[The stairwell]]></answer> 
				</query>
				<query>
					<question ctrlno="30" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="332" conversation_audio_end="360" rationale_audio_start="372" rationale_audio_end="376" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[What color paint will they buy?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Is the man's suggestion."><![CDATA[Yellow]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale=" Choice (B) confuses similarsounding words seem and green. "><![CDATA[Green]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Confuses similar-sounding words bright and white."><![CDATA[White]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="1" rationale="The woman suggests blue and the man says, Sure. Get it."><![CDATA[Blue]]></answer> 
				</query>
				<query>
					<question ctrlno="31" picture="barron_minitest_l29.jpg" category="" conversation_audio_start="332" conversation_audio_end="360" rationale_audio_start="383" rationale_audio_end="389" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[Look at the graphic. Which size paint will they probably buy?
							<div >
								<img class="contentimgs" src="./assets/toeic/barron_minitest_l29.jpg" style="width:100%">
							</div>
						]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Doesn't have enough paint. "><![CDATA[1-liter can]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Doesn't have enough paint. "><![CDATA[2-Iiter can]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="1" rationale="The man says, We need to cover about 20 or 25 square meters, and this size will cover that much plus a little more."><![CDATA[5-liter can]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Has too much paint."><![CDATA[25-liter bucket]]></answer> 
				</query>
				<query>
					<question ctrlno="32" picture="barron_minitest_l32.jpg" category="" conversation_audio_start="403" conversation_audio_end="442" rationale_audio_start="443" rationale_audio_end="450" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[Look at the graphic. How much of a discount will the man get?
							<div >
								<img class="contentimgs" src="./assets/toeic/barron_minitest_l32.jpg" style="width:100%">
							</div>
						]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Is a discounts on items he is not buying."><![CDATA[10%]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Is a discounts on items he is not buying."><![CDATA[15%]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="1" rationale="The man is buying a computer table, which is furniture, so he will get the 20% discount."><![CDATA[20%]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Is a discounts on items he is not buying."><![CDATA[25%]]></answer> 
				</query>
				<query>
					<question ctrlno="33" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="403" conversation_audio_end="442" rationale_audio_start="455" rationale_audio_end="460" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[What does the woman offer to do?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Repeats the word box, but she doesn't offer to open it."><![CDATA[Open the box]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Repeats the word instructions; the woman says they are easy to follow, but she doesn't offer to explain them. "><![CDATA[Explain the instructions]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Associates car, mentioned by the man, with park."><![CDATA[Show the man where to park]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="1" rationale="The woman says, I'll take it up front for you so you can pay."><![CDATA[Take the purchase to the cash register]]></answer> 
				</query>
				<query>
					<question ctrlno="34" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="403" conversation_audio_end="442" rationale_audio_start="467" rationale_audio_end="473" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[How will the man transport his purchase to his office?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Is plausible but not mentioned. "><![CDATA[He will ask a colleague to get it.]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="1" rationale="The man says, I'll just take it back to the office in my car."><![CDATA[He will carry it with him now.]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Is plausible but not mentioned. "><![CDATA[He will pick it up tomorrow.]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Is what the woman suggests."><![CDATA[He will have it delivered.]]></answer> 
				</query>
			</questions>
		</content>
	</group>
	<group type="questions" testno="Part 4" testsection="Listening Comprehension" testpart="Talks"  audio="Track34.mp3"  showquestion="yes">
		<content>
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						<h3>MINI-TEST - LISTENING COMPREHENSION</h3>
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						<h4>Part 4 : Talks</h4>
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						<p>
							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.
						</p>
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			</html>
			<questions>
				<query>
					<question ctrlno="35" picture="barron_minitest_l35.jpg" category="" conversation_audio_start="17" conversation_audio_end="62" rationale_audio_start="63" rationale_audio_end="67" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[Where would you hear this talk?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Is related to the mention of shopping at the gift shop. "><![CDATA[Shopping mall]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Is related to the mention of tickets."><![CDATA[Sports event]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="1" rationale="Gallery, painting, prints, and sculpture all indicate that the location is an art museum."><![CDATA[Museum]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Is related to the mention of tickets."><![CDATA[Theater]]></answer> 
				</query>
				<query>
					<question ctrlno="36" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="17" conversation_audio_end="62" rationale_audio_start="73" rationale_audio_end="79" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[What are the listeners asked to do?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="1" rationale="The speaker says, If you haven't purchased a tour ticket yet, please do so now."><![CDATA[Buy a ticket]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Is confused with the similarsounding word display. "><![CDATA[Watch a play]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Repeats the word gift."><![CDATA[Choose a gift]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Repeats the word move."><![CDATA[Move their seats]]></answer> 
				</query>
				<query>
					<question ctrlno="37" picture="barron_minitest_l35.jpg" category="" conversation_audio_start="17" conversation_audio_end="62" rationale_audio_start="85" rationale_audio_end="92" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[Look at the graphic. Where is the gift shop?
							<div >
								<img class="contentimgs" src="./assets/toeic/barron_minitest_l35.jpg" style="width:100%">
							</div>
						]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Is a location that doesn't fit the description."><![CDATA[Room A]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Is a location that doesn't fit the description."><![CDATA[Room B]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="1" rationale="Near the beginning of the talk, the speaker indicates that the group is standing by the ticket counter, and near the end she says that they will finish the tour right next door to where we are now, at the gift shop. Location C is the only choice that is next to the ticket counter. "><![CDATA[Room C]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Is a location that doesn't fit the description."><![CDATA[Room D]]></answer> 
				</query>
				<query>
					<question ctrlno="38" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="97" conversation_audio_end="138" rationale_audio_start="139" rationale_audio_end="143" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[Why did the speaker make the call?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Is plausible, but not the correct reason."><![CDATA[To make an appointment]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Is plausible, but not the correct reason."><![CDATA[To solicit a new client]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Is plausible, but not the correct reason."><![CDATA[To ask for directions]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="1" rationale="The caller wants to have his office cleaned and asks about prices and schedules."><![CDATA[To get information]]></answer> 
				</query>
				<query>
					<question ctrlno="39" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="97" conversation_audio_end="138" rationale_audio_start="149" rationale_audio_end="159" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[What does the speaker mean when he says, &quot;It would work better for me if you came after hours&quot;?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="1" rationale="The phrase, It would work better for me, is used to express a preference, and after hours refers to the time when a business is closed."><![CDATA[He prefers the cleaners to come when the office is closed.]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Use word from the phrase, but  not the correct meaning and does not fit the context."><![CDATA[He thinks the work will take several hours to complete.]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Use word from the phrase, but  not the correct meaning and does not fit the context."><![CDATA[He's at the office just a few hours a day.]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Use word from the phrase, but  not the correct meaning and does not fit the context."><![CDATA[He does a better job later in the day.]]></answer> 
				</query>
				<query>
					<question ctrlno="40" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="97" conversation_audio_end="138" rationale_audio_start="164" rationale_audio_end="170" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[What does the speaker want the listener to do?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Repeats the phrase next week. "><![CDATA[Come to his office next week]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="1" rationale=" The speaker says, I'll give you a ring when I get back early next week, meaning he will call again when he returns from his trip."><![CDATA[Wait for another call from him]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Confuses out of town with downtown."><![CDATA[Meet him downtown]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Is related to the topic of phone calls, but it is not the correct answer."><![CDATA[Meet him downtown]]></answer> 
				</query>
				<query>
					<question ctrlno="41" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="177" conversation_audio_end="225" rationale_audio_start="226" rationale_audio_end="231" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[What kind of subscription is being offered?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Is associated with the mention of movies."><![CDATA[Movie tickets]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Is not mentioned but is something one might subscribe to."><![CDATA[Magazine]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Is associated with the mention of TV shows."><![CDATA[Cable TV]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="1" rationale="The talk is an advertisement for Movie Time video streaming service."><![CDATA[Video streaming]]></answer> 
				</query>
				<query>
					<question ctrlno="42" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="177" conversation_audio_end="225" rationale_audio_start="237" rationale_audio_end="243" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[How long does a free subscription last?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Is confused with the similarsounding word today."><![CDATA[Two days]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Confuses similar-sounding words free/three. "><![CDATA[Three days]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="1" rationale="The speaker says, The first month is free."><![CDATA[One month]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Is confused with the mention of a yearly subscription, but that is not free."><![CDATA[One year]]></answer> 
				</query>
				<query>
					<question ctrlno="43" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="177" conversation_audio_end="225" rationale_audio_start="249" rationale_audio_end="256" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[How much does a one-year subscription cost?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Sounds similar to the correct answer. "><![CDATA[$50]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Sounds similar to the word sign."><![CDATA[$99]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="1" rationale="The speaker says, Subscriptions start at $150 annually. "><![CDATA[$150]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Sounds similar to the correct answer. "><![CDATA[$100]]></answer> 
				</query>
				<query>
					<question ctrlno="44" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="260" conversation_audio_end="295" rationale_audio_start="296" rationale_audio_end="301" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[What will happen tomorrow?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Repeats the word install. "><![CDATA[Software will be installed.]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="1" rationale="The speaker says, A team will be in tomorrow morning to install the carpet in the hallway and front office."><![CDATA[A new carpet will be laid]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Happened last week. "><![CDATA[Furniture will be delivered]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Repeats the word hallway."><![CDATA[The hallway will be painted]]></answer> 
				</query>
				<query>
					<question ctrlno="45" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="260" conversation_audio_end="295" rationale_audio_start="307" rationale_audio_end="254" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[What does the speaker mean when he says, &quot;They should be out of here by noon&quot;?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale=" Does not fit the context or the meaning of the expression."><![CDATA[Staff should stay out of the office all morning.]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="1" rationale="The speaker is referring to the workers who will be laying the carpet. The expression should be out of here means that they will probably have left."><![CDATA[The workers will finish before 12:00.]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale=" Does not fit the context or the meaning of the expression."><![CDATA[Employees can take the afternoon off.]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale=" Does not fit the context or the meaning of the expression."><![CDATA[Office supplies are running low.]]></answer> 
				</query>
				<query>
					<question ctrlno="46" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="260" conversation_audio_end="295" rationale_audio_start="320" rationale_audio_end="327" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[What are listeners asked to do?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Repeats the phrase new furniture. "><![CDATA[Arrange the new furniture]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Repeats the phrase front office."><![CDATA[Work in the front office]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="1" rationale="The speaker says that the workers request that you enter the building through the rear doorway."><![CDATA[Use the back entrance]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Is what the workers will do."><![CDATA[Arrive early]]></answer> 
				</query>
				<query>
					<question ctrlno="47" picture="barron_minitest_l47.jpg" category="" conversation_audio_start="332" conversation_audio_end="385" rationale_audio_start="386" rationale_audio_end="391" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[What event is the listener planning?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Is plausible but not mentioned. "><![CDATA[A wedding]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Repeats the word conference from the phrase conference room."><![CDATA[A conference]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="1" rationale="The speaker says, You asked about renting a space for a training seminar. "><![CDATA[A training seminar]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Repeats the word banquet from the phrase banquet room; these are rooms mentioned by the speaker as places where the event could be held."><![CDATA[An awards banquet]]></answer> 
				</query>
				<query>
					<question ctrlno="48" picture="" category="" conversation_audio_start="332" conversation_audio_end="385" rationale_audio_start="397" rationale_audio_end="403" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[About how many people will attend the event?]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="0" rationale="Sounds similar to the correct answer. "><![CDATA[100]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="1" rationale="The speaker mentions a room that has seating for 125 people, which is just the number you are expecting."><![CDATA[125]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Is the number of people another room can hold."><![CDATA[200]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Sounds similar to the correct answer. "><![CDATA[225]]></answer> 
				</query>
				<query>
					<question ctrlno="49" picture="barron_minitest_l47.jpg" category="" conversation_audio_start="332" conversation_audio_end="385" rationale_audio_start="408" rationale_audio_end="417" reading_comprehension="" ><![CDATA[Look at the graphic. Where is Ms. Jones's office located?
							<div >
								<img class="contentimgs" src="./assets/toeic/barron_minitest_l47.jpg" style="width:100%">
							</div>
						]]></question>
						<answer choiceid="c1" value="1" rationale=" The speaker says, You'll find my office just behind the front desk in the lobby, and the directory shows that the lobby is on the ground floor."><![CDATA[Ground floor]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c2" value="0" rationale="Is the floor where other facilities are located."><![CDATA[First floor]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c3" value="0" rationale="Is the floor where other facilities are located."><![CDATA[Second floor]]></answer> 
						<answer choiceid="c4" value="0" rationale="Is the floor where other facilities are located."><![CDATA[Third floor]]></answer> 
				</query>
			</questions>
		</content>
	</group>
</catalog>