NONG LAM UNIVERSITY

CENTER FOR FOREIGN STUDIES

PRACTICE TEST 1

Listening
Part 1
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.

EXAMPLE:

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.

1. D the doctor checking the patient 2. B , the man is clearing in side wark

side wark
shovel

doctor
patient
check
treat
 3. A, he preparing food 6. C, he working at his desk
lokking
document

chef

4. C, the ferry is leaving the dock 7. D, the sicentist have a microscope

lab
boat scientist
ship microsc
ferry ope

dook- cảng

5. A, there are flower on the table 8. D, he is walking in the hallway

walk
palte hallway
cup pull suitcase
glasses
table cloth
 9. C, it's a rainy day 10. B, there are looking at the computer
rain
umbrella

Part 2
Directions: You will hear a question or statement and three responses spoken in English. They will
not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. Select the best response to the
question or statement and mark the letter (A), (B), or (C) on your Answer Sheet.

EXAMPLE:
You will hear: Where is the meeting room?
You will also hear: (A) To meet the new Director.
(B) It’s the first room on the right.
(C) Yes, at two o’clock.

The best response to the question “Where is the meeting room?” is choice (B), “It’s the first room on the
right,” so (B) is the correct answer. You should mark answer (B) on your Answer Sheet.
11. the speaker was very interesting. >C. Yes, I enjoyed the talk very much 26. where can I find some large manila envelopes?>B. there're some in my bottom desk drawer
11. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet.
12.do U know where ms Wilson is? > A. yes, she is at lunch
26. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet.
27. where can I hang my coat? >A. let me put it in the closet for U
12. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet. 27. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet.
13. why dis U close window? >B. the noise from the street was bothering me 28.Which car is U?> C. It's the red one near the coner
13. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet. 28. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet.
29.his office is on the 10th floor.> B then we should take the evelator
14. who put books on my desk?> A. Jont left them there at last night
14. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet.
15.when do U expect them to get here? >B. they should arrive by noon
29. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet.
30. where can I get the downtown bus?>A. there's a bus stop across the street
15. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet. 30. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet.
31. how can I make an appointment with ms.Clay?> A. call her assistant
16.would U like a cup of coffee?> C. I'd prefer tea if U have it
16. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet.
17. where can I find an ink catridge for the priter?>A. they're in a box in that closet over there
31. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet.
32.What this they sever at the banquet? >C.roast beef with grilled vegetables
17. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet.
18. how long do U think the meeting will last?>C. no more than a hour
32. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet.
33. what did U do Saturday night?>B. we went to the theater
18. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet.
19. where U work before U got this job?> B. I was with a law firm in New York
33. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet.
34.when will the repairman be here?>A. he said he'd come tomorrow
19. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet.
20. can I call U next week?> A. Yes, here is my phone number
34. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet.
35.how often is there a staff meeting?>B. we meet once a month
20. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet.
21. what time will U be ready for dinner?> B. let's say 8 o'clock
35. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet.
36.whose briefcase is that on the chair?>A. It belongs to Tom
21. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet.
22. how many notebooks will we need?>C. I think 15, one for each person
36. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet.
37.It's still raining, U know?>C, why don't U take my umbrella?
22. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet. 37. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet.
23. when's the nexr conference?> C. it's scheduled for August 38.where should I put this box? > A. just leave it by the door
23. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet.
24. why wasn't Mr.Kim at the meeting this morning?>A. He's out of town on a business trip
38. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet.
39.when did they deliver the order?>B. right after lunch
24. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet. 39. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet.
25. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet. 40. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet.
25. do U need any help with that? >A.no, thank U. I can do it myself 40.do U mind if I borrow your pen?> A. not at all, but please return it when U're done
Part 3
Directions: You will hear conversations with two speakers. Then you will answer three questions
about each conversation. Listen and select the best response to each question. Mark the
corresponding letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on the Answer Sheet.

41. Why will the woman be late for the meeting? 50. What will the woman have for lunch?
(A) She has to buy something at the store. (A) Spaghetti.
(B) She has to go to the dentist. (B) Meat.
(C) She has to prepare a report. (C) Rice.
(D) She has an appointment with a client. (D) Sandwich.
42. What time will she arrive for the meeting? 51. How much will she pay?
(A) 9:30. (A) $8.00.
(B) 10:00. (B) $8.15.
(C) 11:00. (C) $8.50.
(D) 11:30 (D) $15.00
43. What will be discussed at the meeting? 52. Where will she eat her lunch?
(A) Marketing. (A) In the park.
(B) The budget. (B) In her car.
(C) Staff changes. (C) In her office.
(D) Plans for the future. (D) In the restaurant.
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44. Where does this conversation take place? 53. What time is it now?
(A) On an airplane. (A) Noon.
(B) On a train. (B) 7:00.
(C) At a travel agency. (C) 9:00.
(D) At an airport. (D) 11:00.

45. Which row is the woman’s seat in? 54. What does the woman want to do?
(A) 1. (A) Go for a run.
(B) 2. (B) Write a report.
(C) 3. (C) Get a bus ticket.
(D) 4. (D) Finish reading a book.

46. What will the woman probably do next? 55. Who will help the woman?
(A) Exchange her ticket. (A) The man.
(B) Order a steak. (B) The clients.
(C) Go to another gate. (C) Her boss.
(D) Ask for a refund. (D) Her assistant.
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47. How many copies does the woman need? 56. How many tickets does the woman have?
(A) Two. (A) Two.
(B) Eight. (B) Four.
(C) Fifteen. (C) Six.
(D) Fifty. (D) Eight.
48. When does she need them? 57. What are the tickets for?
(A) This morning. (A) A concert.
(B) Right after lunch. (B) A movie.
(C) Tomorrow morning. (C) A play.
(D) Tomorrow afternoon. (D) A tennis match.
49. Where will the man put the copies? 58. What will the man do tonight?
(A) In the conference room. (A) Mail a package.
(B) In the lunch room. (B) Move to a new apartment.
(C) In the woman’s office. (C) Pack boxes.
(D) In the hallway. (D) Play tennis.
59. Where is the woman going tonight? 65. Where does the woman ask the man to go?
(A) To work. (A) The bank.
(B) To class. (B) The banquet.
(C) To the park. (C) The printer’s.
(D) To the garage. (D) The cafeteria.

60. How will she get there? 66. When will he go?
(A) Bus. (A) At noon.
(B) Walking. (B) After lunch.
(C) Car. (C) On Tuesday.
(D) Train. (D) Next week.

61. What’s the weather like? 67. What will the man bring back with him?
(A) Snow. (A) Some ink.
(B) Rain. (B) A newspaper.
(C) Cold. (C) A briefcase.
(D) Warm. (D) Some paper.
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62. Why isn’t Ms. Clark available? 68. What does the woman invite the man to do?
(A) She’s making a phone call. (A) Play golf.
(B) She’s with her accountant. (B) Have lunch.
(C) She’s at a meeting. (C) Go to the beach.
(D) She has an appointment. (D) Attend a conference.

63. How does the man feel about the situation? 69. When does she want him to do it?
(A) Mad. (A) Monday.
(B) Sorry. (B) Saturday.
(C) Happy. (C) Next week.
(D) Disappointed. (D) Next month.

64. When will Ms. Clark be available to see the 70. Why doesn’t the man accept the invitation?
man? (A) He has to work.
(A) Monday. (B) He will be away on vacation.
(B) Tuesday. (C) He isn’t a member of the club.
(C) Thursday. (D) He’s been felling weak.
(D) Friday.
Part 4
Directions: You will hear several talks, each with one speaker. Then you will answer three questions
about the talk. Listen and select the best response to each question. Mark the corresponding letter
(A), (B), (C), or (D) on the Answer Sheet.

71. What kind of business is Chittendale? 77. What product is advertised?

(A) Bank. (A) Computer.
(B) Accounting firm. (B) Printer.
(C) Real estate agency. (C) Paper.
(D) Small business consulting. (D) Ink.

72. What time does Chittendale close on 78. How much does it cost?
Saturdays? (A) $30.
(A) Noon. (B) $40.
(B) 3:00. (C) $50.
(C) 8:00. (D) $60.
(D) 9:00.

73. What happens when you press 4? 79. Where is it sold?

(A) You speak with an office manager. (A) In stories.
(B) You get information about your account. (B) At a factory.
(C) You get information about a new program. (C) Online.
(D) You speak with a customer service (D) In a catalog.
representative.
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74. What will be the topic of today’s show? 80. How is the weather?
(A) Clothes. (A) Warm.
(B) Résumés. (B) Clear.
(C) Consultants. (C) Rain.
(D) Newsletters. (D) Wind.

75. How long has Mr. McLean been in business? 81. When will the weather change?
(A) Fifteen months. (A) This afternoon.
(B) Sixteen months. (B) At 10:00.
(C)Fifteen years. (C) This evening.
(D) Sixteen years. (D) Tomorrow morning.

76. What will be on the radio after The Business 82. What is the temperature now?
Hour? (A) 40.
(A) An interview. (B) 45.
(B) The news. (C) 58.
(C) An author talk. (D) 68.
(D) The weather.
83. What is this advice about? 92. When will passengers board the train?
(A) How to pack suits. (A) In 5 minutes.
(B) How to choose suits. (B) In 15 minutes.
(C) How to keep suits neat. (C) Tonight.
(D) How to remove spots from suits. (D) Tomorrow afternoon.

84. What is recommended? 93. What is the weather like?

(A) Choose a dark suit. (A) Rain.
(B) Iron your suit yourself. (B) Snow.
(C) Wear a different suit everyday. (C) Clear.
(D) Never buy a checked suit. (D) Hot.

85. How many pairs of shoes are needed? 94. What are passengers asked to do?
(A) One. (A) Get their tickets now.
(B) Three. (B) Check all luggage.
(C) Four. (C) Have a reservation.
(D) Ten. (D) Bring their own lunch.
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86. What is Harvey Miller’s job? 95. What problem caused traffic jams?
(A) Résumé writer. (A) Too many cars were parked.
(B) Office assistant. (B) There was an accident.
(C) Paralegal. (C) A bus broke down.
(D) Lawyer. (D) Police were investigating a crime.

87. What days is the office open? 96. Where did the problem happen?
(A) Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday only. (A) Near the police station.
(B) Tuesday through Saturday. (B) In the park.
(C) Tuesday through Friday only. (C) At the hospital.
(D) Sunday and Monday. (D) Downtown.

88. How can you make an appointment? 97. When will the street be open again?
(A) Call back later. (A) At noon.
(B) Send an e-mail. (B) In an hour.
(C) Leave a message. (C) This afternoon.
(D) Visit the office. (D) Tomorrow.
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89. What kind of event is announced? 98. What is being advertised?
(A) A sale/ (A) A resort.
(B) A dinner. (B) A hotel.
(C) A graduation. (C) A beach house.
(D) A food exhibit. (D) A restaurant.

90. Where will the event take place? 99. When is the special offer available?
(A) A mall. (A) September.
(B) A hotel. (B) October.
(C) A school. (C) November.
(D) A restaurant. (D) December.

91. How many days will the event last? 100. What is included with the special offer?
(A) One. (A) Theater tickets.
(B) Two. (B) Store coupons.
(C) Three. (D) Continental breakfast.
(D) Seven. (C) A book about the city.