Final - GIÁO TRÌNH LUYỆN THI B1-B2 UEF ANSWER KEYS (Edited 3)

TÀI LIỆU ÔN THI B1 – KEYS
LISTENING ANSWER KEYS

I. Topics
Exercise A
1. Travel 2. Internet/ Computing 3. Finance/Banking
4. Transportation 5. Dining Out 6. Purchasing
7. Office 8. General Business 9. Technical/Manufacturing
10. Personnel 11. Entertainment 12. Health
Exercise B _ Track 66
1. B 2. C 3. D 4.C 5. A
Scripts
1. [F-Au] Well, what did you think of that? Was it as good as all those reviews we read?
[M-Am] Hmm. I'm not so sure. The acting was good, and I liked the music, but the plot was terrible.
It made no sense at all.
[F-Au] Yeah, I agree. And the special effects weren't very impressive, were they? I mean, there was
no point making it in 3-D.
2. [F-Br] Oh, these look absolutely wonderful. And they smell amazing! Thank you. Where should I
put them?
[M-Au] How about over there by the window? Is there room on that table?
[F-Br] Yes, that's a good idea. I'll go and get a vase and put them in water.
3. [M-Cn] I don't see why you don't apply. It's a great opportunity, and the salary is good.
[F-Au] Yes, but it's not really a position I'm interested in. I worked in sales before, and it's too
stressful.
[M-Cn] I know what you mean, but there's no harm in sending in your resume, is there? At least
you'll get some interviewing practice, and they might have a different job you can do.
[F-Au] No. I don't want to worry all the time about meeting targets, and there's too much travel. It's
not for me.
4. [M-Am] OK, so that's one coach-fare ticket to Singapore. You 'll be staying at the Mandarin
Oriental for five nights, breakfast included.
[F-Cn] Great. And then the flight to Hong Kong is confirmed?
[M-Am] Yes. You leave on Friday, at ten o'clock, staying three nights, meals included, at the Grand
Hotel before heading back to New York.
[F-Cn] OK. That sounds fine. Do you want me to pay a deposit now?
5. [M-Am] Tina? I think there's something wrong with my monitor. I can 't see the cursor on the
screen, and it makes it impossible to get anything done.
[F-Au] Oh, that sounds serious. Have you tried turning it off and on again?
[M-Am] Yes, I've done that and the problem is still the same. I can't use it at all. I need to figure this
out quickly because I have some spreadsheets I need to print.
[F-Au] It might be the mouse, you know. Let's check the connections and see if that makes any
difference.
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Exercise C _ Track 66
1. acting, music, plot, special effects, 3D,
2. smell amazing, vase, put them in water,
3. apply, salary, position, resume, interviewing practice, job,
4. coach-fare, staying at, five nights, breakfast included, flight, meals included,
5. something wrong with my monitor, can 't see the cursor, screen, problem, mouse, check the
connections
II. People
Exercise A
1. taxi driver 2. reporter 3. waiter 4. flight attendant
5. Auto mechanic 6. politician 7. dentist 8. decorator
9. chef 10. carpenter 11. librarian 12. police officer
13. architect 14. vet 15. hairstylist 16. plumber
1. C 2. D 3. B 4. D 5. B
Scripts
1. [M-Cn] So, what seems to be the problem with Charlie?
[F-Am] Well, normally he runs around the house full of energy, but for the last few days he hasn't
really moved much at all. He seems to have no energy, and he's not eating his food.
[M-Cn] I see. Is he losing a lot of fur as well?
[F-Am] Yes, he is. It's all over the floor and furniture at home. We're really worried about him.
2. [F-Cn] Hello. I'd like to bring these back, please. I'm not sure if they're overdue.
[M-Au] OK. Let me see. Umm... yes, they are, I'm afraid. They should have been returned last
Friday. There's a charge of $8 on your account.
[F-Cn] Oh, I'm so sorry. I forgot all about them. I haven't even read them!
[M-Au] Well, I'm sorry. There's nothing I can do. We'll have to collect the fees for late returns.
3. [M-Br] OK, I think I've fixed that leak for you. One of the pipes under the sink had a small hole in
it, so I replaced it.
[F-Au] Great. Thanks for coming over so quickly. There was water all over the kitchen floor.
[M-Br] Happy to help. Just sign here at the bottom of this form. You have full coverage for this, so
there's no need to pay.
[F-Au] That's great. I'm really glad I took out that policy now!
4. [F-Cn) The regional manager will be here next week, for our annual review.
[M-Am] Yes, I know. I've prepared a schedule already. Do you think we should get all the shift
supervisors together at the end of this week to discuss it?
[F-Cn] It wouldn't hurt. We can meet in my office and I'll give them a brief overview of what's
planned. This will be my first annual review since I took over running this store, so I want to make
sure things go well.
[M-Am] I'm sure it will all be fine.
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5. [M-Br] Excuse me. Do you think I could have another orange juice, please?
[F-Cn] Yes, of course. Can I ask you to keep your seat belt fastened while you're sitting down? It can
get a little bumpy if we hit any turbulence.
[M-Br] Oh, OK. Sorry. I didn't realize I left it off. I've been feeling a little airsick, actually.
[F-Cn] Well, we should be landing in around a half hour. I'll get you your drink now.
1. runs around the house, losing ... fur
2. bring these back, overdue, returned, read
3. fixed that leak, pipes, sink, water
4. I took over running this store
5. bumpy, turbulence, airsick, landing, get you your drink
III. Activities
Exercise A
1. apply 2. Rent 3. change 4. go 5. send
6. do 7. prepare 8. work 9. extend 10. get
11. leave 12. check 13. give 14. look 15. reserve
16. pay 17. make 18. call 19. take 20. visit
1. B 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. A
Scripts
1. [M-Au] Hi, Susan. How did it go last week? Were there many people there?
[F-Am) Yes, it was packed the whole time. There must have been over 3,000 visitors. Our booth was
right in the center of the main hall, so the location couldn't have been better.
[M-Au] Great. Did you get any new orders?
[F-Am] A couple of good contacts, which I need to follow up on, but no firm orders yet.
2. [M-Am] There's still no sign of it. It should be here by now.

[F-Cn] I know. It's usually on time, isn't it? I guess the traffic is bad today.
[M-Am] Well, I hope it arrives soon. We've been standing here for 20 minutes in the cold. I bet when
it comes there are no seats left.
[F-Cn] I only need to go three stops. If it doesn't come soon, I think I'll walk.
3. [F-Br] Have you had any feedback about how your interview went?
[M-Am] No. It's been three weeks now and I haven't heard a thing. I was wondering about contacting
them, but I don't want to seem too desperate.
[F-Br] Well, maybe it's worth just giving them a call. I mean, it won't do any harm, will it?
[M-Am] I guess not. And all this uncertainty is making me stressed out.
4. [M-Cn] I don't know why, but my neck's still really stiff. It hurts when I move it. Look. I can't turn
it very far to the left, or the right. Ouch.
[F-Au] Hmm. It's been a problem for a couple of weeks now, hasn't it? If it isn't getting any better,
why don't you go ask Dr. Gerringer? Maybe she'll give you some painkillers or something.
[M-Cn] There's no point in going to her. This is a sports injury. She won 't know what to do.
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5. [F-Cn] Here's my key. Room 314. I'd like to check out, please.
[M-Br] Certainly, ma'am. Was everything to your satisfaction?
[F-Cn] Yes, it was fine, thanks. The room was a little too warm overnight, though, and I couldn't open
the window. The air-conditioning controls don't work.
[M-Br] Oh, I'm sorry about that. The windows don't open, I'm afraid, as the building is completely
sealed to control the temperature. I'm sorry you were too warm. I'll pass that message about the
controls on to the maintenance manager. Thank you for mentioning it.
1. packed, 3,000 visitors, booth, main hall, orders, contacts
2. no sign of it, traffic, standing, in the cold, seats, stops
3. contacting them, worth just giving them a call
4. go ask Dr. Gerringer
5. I'd like to check out.
IV. Locations
Exercise A
1. gas station 2. airport 3. courtroom 4. apartment
5. bank 6. car rental agency 7. clothes store 8. coffee shop
9. concert hall 10. hotel 11. post office 12. art gallery
13. train station 14. Travel agency 15. department store 16. movie theater
17. fitness center 18. stadium 19. jewelry store 20. park
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. C
Scripts
1. [F-Cn] So you want a compact four-door, that's for two weeks, with full insurance?
[M-Am) Yes, that's right. And unlimited mileage. I'd like to drop it off at Los Angeles airport.
[F-Cn] No problem. Just make sure you keep all your documents with you to hand in when you get
there. OK, so with the child safety seat as extra, and all taxes, that comes to $812. How would you
like to pay?
2. [M-Cn] This place is huge. We've been here all morning and we've only seen the ground floor.
[F-Am] Yeah, I know. It's amazing. I want to go to the special exhibit on China next. They have a
collection of ancient paintings there from the Tang dynasty.
[M-Cn] Sounds good. But after that we really have to go, or we'll miss the bus back.
[F-Am) OK. I want to stop at the gift shop on the way out, though, to get a few postcards as
souvenirs.
3. [M-Au] OK. I'm off now. Is there anything you want me to get on my way home?
[F-Cn] No, that's all right. We don't need anything from the store.
[M-Au] It's the last game of the season, so I might be late getting back. It'll probably be packed.
[F-Cn] Don't worry. You just enjoy the game. I hope they win for a change!
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4. [F-Au] And here are your tickets. The seat numbers are printed on the side, right there. It can take
time to make your way to your seats, so make sure you arrive well in advance.
[M-Br] Oh, OK. Thanks. K25 and 26. Where are they?
[F-Au] If you look at this seating plan, you can see you'll be sitting about halfway in this row here in
the middle. You should have a great view of the stage, and you 'll be able to hear the orchestra
perfectly from there.
[M-Br] That's great. Thank you.
5. [F-Am] How did the visit to the supplier go?

[M-Cn] It went really well. They showed me around the design studio, and their production facilities.
It's a big place. They gave me some samples of the new fabrics they're working on, too, and I got
their latest catalog.
[F-Am] Well, if they can give us the same discount as last year, then I think we might put their new
summer line in the window.
[M-Cn) Good idea. The customers seem to like their styles a lot, so it should help us draw more
people in.
1. compact four-door, two weeks, insurance, unlimited mileage, drop it off,
2. special exhibit, collection, ancient paintings,
3. game, season, win,
4. tickets, seat numbers, seating plan, row, stage, orchestra,
5. fabrics, summer line, in the window, styles
V. TIMES, REASONS & FEELINGS

Exercise A_ Matching 1. d 2.e 3. b 4. a 5. c
FEELING
1. C 2. D 3. D 4.C 5. B
Scripts
1. [M-Cn] Don't forget Mr. Bartelles will be here after lunch. We have a meeting scheduled for two
o'clock in the boardroom. All the department heads have to be there.
[F-Br] OK. I won't forget. I have an important supplier coming at three, though. Do you think we'll be
done by then?
[M-Cn] I doubt it. His memo said we should allow two hours. Why don't you call your supplier and
reschedule, if it's not too late? Maybe say five o'clock, to be safe?
[F-Br] I can try, I suppose. But I don't think he'll be happy.
2. [F-Am] I haven't heard anything from Hannah Wilson yet about next year 's ad campaign. Has she
been in touch with you at all?
[F-Cn] No, I haven't heard from her. It's becoming a problem, actually. I mean, we can't really sign
off on our television and print ads until we hear from her, can we? Maybe I should give her a call.
[F-Am] No, I'll do it. I don't know what's taking her so long. I hope there's nothing wrong.
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[F-Cn] Hmm. The last thing we need right now is another round of advertising reviews.
3. [M-Am] So you 're saying that I've lost almost seven pounds in the last two months!
[F-Cn] That's right. It's all down to the new diet and exercise program that you started when you
came here. It was designed to help you lose weight quickly, and that's what you 've done.
[M-Am] Well, I'm happy about that. If I keep this up, I should be a lot fitter and healthier by the
summer.
[F-Cn] Let's hope so. That's when you 'll have your annual health check. You still have a long way to
go, but it's a promising start.
4. [M-Cn] Why is it still so cold in here? I turned up the heat ages ago, but it's no warmer. My hands
are freezing. I guess the heat isn't working. Or it might just be the thermostat.
[M-Cn] Well, whatever it is, it needs to be fixed. This is ridiculous. They can't expect us to work like
this. Have you called Mr. Bashir in maintenance?
[F-Br] I tried a while back but the line was busy.
5. [F-Au] I just got an e-mail from Julia.

[M-Am] Oh, yes. How is she? Did she say when she's coming back?
[F-Au] Apparently the doctor still doesn't think she's well enough to return. He gave her another two
weeks off.
[M-Am] Two more weeks! That means she'll be out for six weeks total before she comes back...
assuming she comes back then. I don't know how we're going to manage.
Exercise C_ Track 71
1. scheduled for two o'clock, should allow two hours,
2. haven't heard anything, can't really sign off... until we hear from her
3. I'm happy about that
4. cold in here, the heat isn't working
5. another two weeks off, she'll be out for six weeks total before she comes back
VI. Requests/Offers, Advice, and Opinions

Exercise A1
Requests: Would you mind if I let early? Could you meet me at five? Do you mind closing the door?
Can you get me the sales report? Could I have a cup of tea, please? Would you please tell me when
Jim arrives?
Offers: I'll get the door for you. I could do the report, if you want.
Can I get you anything to drink? How can I be of assistance?
Exercise A2
1. e 2. d 3.c 4. b 5. a
Exercise A3
Asking for opinions: What do you think? Do you agree? Do you think that...?
Giving opinions: I think ... In my opinion... If you ask me, ...
Agreeing: Maybe you're right. That's a good point. I agree completely.
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Disagreeing: No, definitely not. Sorry, I don't agree. I think you're mistaken.
1. C 2. D 3.C 4. B 5. B
Scripts
1. [F-Am] Hello, Mr. Kobayashi. It's Alana Gibson here from Supplies Direct. This is just a courtesy
call because we're reviewing your account with us today. Do you think you need to order any office
supplies?
[M-Cn) Oh, right. Well, we could use some more printer paper and ink cartridges, but your prices are
a little high, if I remember correctly.
[F-Am] Well, I can give you a 15 percent discount if you place an order today.
[M-Cn) That sounds good. OK, let me think about it and I'll get back to you.
2. [M-Am) What do you think of the new storage unit? Have you seen it yet?
[F-Au] Yes, I went there yesterday to pick up some stock. It's very large. Are you sure it's worth the
price?
[M-Am) We got a bargain. They reduced the monthly rent by 30 percent.
[F-Au] I know, but we had to sign a five-year lease, and it's still double what we were paying before.
3. [F-Am] So how do you like your new office, Brian? It's a lot larger than the one in the old building.
[M-Br] Yes, it is. It's a little darker, though. I mean, I need the lights on all day here, or I can 't see
properly.
[F-Am] Well, why don't you move your desk over by the window? That might help.
[M-Br) Yes, I could do that, I guess. It's a shame there aren't more windows.
4. [F-Cn] So, are you going to take that job or not, Danny? You 've been thinking about it for a week
now, and they need a decision.
[M-Au) I still haven't decided. It's an interesting opportunity and the pay is good, but it's not really
what I'm used to. To be honest, I don't feel confident I can do it.
[F-Cn] I'm sure you'll be fine. They'll give you all the training you need. You did say you wanted to
try something different, remember?
[M-Au] Yes, yes. I know. I think I'll ask for another day or so to make up my mind.
5. [F-Am] That was a good presentation, don't you think?

[M-Am] Well, the beginning was a bit slow but he eventually made quite a lot of good points.
[F-Am] Hmm. I thought the case study about that marketing company was very practical. Look at all
these notes I took.
[M-Am) Wow. I took a lot too, actually. There was a lot of information there that I might be able to
work in to my current project.
1. I can give you a 15 percent discount
2. very large, worth the price? double what we were paying before
3.Why don't you move your desk over by the window?
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4. I think I'll ask for another day or so
5. good, a lot of good points, very practical, a lot of information
MORE PRACTICE – CONVERSATION

Questions about the Speakers _ Track 55
1. D 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. A 6. B
Scripts
1. Can you sit in your seat, please, sir? The plane is going to take off soon. I'm sorry. Where can I put
this bag? Please put it under the seat in front of you. OK. Thanks.
2. Where should I put all these books? They're all new for this season. I want them in the window.
OK, I'll do it now
3. OK, so what seems to be the problem? I have a terrible cough and a sore throat. It's been almost a
week now, and it's not getting any better. I see. Let me have a look down your throat. Say "Ahh."
Ahh.
4. [M-Cn) Hello, ma'am. How can I help you?

[F-Am) I'd like twelve red roses, please. The best you have.
[M-Cn] Certainly. Would you like me to wrap them in gift paper?
[F-Am] Yes, please. They're a birthday present for my husband.
5. [M-Am] Sorry, but my room hasn't been cleaned today, and the TV doesn't work. Oh, dear. I'm
very sorry to hear that. What's your room number? And the service at breakfast this morning was
terrible. Can I speak to the manager? I'll get her right away.
6. Hi. The airport, please. No problem. Can you go as quickly as you can? I'm late and I don't
want to miss my flight. I'll do my best, but the traffic is pretty bad right now.
Questions about the Topics _ Track 56

1. D 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. B 6. A
Scritps
1. [M-Au] I thought that was boring, actually. It was way too long.
[F-Am) Hmm. And the acting wasn't very good, was it?
[M-Au] It had a lot of big stars in it, and they say it cost a fortune to make.
[F-Am] Yes. But the story itself was terrible. I don't think I'll be getting the DVD!
2. [F-Au] How's your steak?

[M-Br] It's great. And the potatoes are tasty too. What about your fish?
[F-Au) It's good, but the vegetables are overcooked.
[M-Br] Oh, that's a shame. Maybe you should tell the waiter?
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3. [M-Am) So, you have a board meeting at ten, then lunch with Dr. Liu .
[F-Cn] OK. Anything after lunch?
[M-Am] Gary from sales wants to see you. How about, say, two?
[F-Cn] Two's fine. I don't want any appointments after that, though. I need to finish a report.
4. [F-Au] The elevator stopped working this morning around nine. Luckily, nobody was inside.
[M-Cn] Well, I suppose we'll take the stairs. Any idea when it will be fixed?
[F-Au) I called the maintenance guys hours ago. They should be here soon.
5. [M-Am) Are you going to Tim's on Saturday night?

[F-Br] Yes, I'm looking forward to it. Who else is going?
(M-Am] Everyone from work, some of his friends, his neighbors... It starts at eight. You know where
he lives, right?
[F-Br) Yes. 42 Greenacre Drive. I'll see you there at eight!
6. [F-Am) The train to the airport is the quickest. It's direct, too.
[M-Br) But it's expensive, and the bus is more convenient. There's a stop just outside our hotel.
[F·Am) I don't want to get stuck in traffic with a flight to catch. Let's take the train.
Questions about Activities _ Track 57

1. D 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. B 6. D
Scripts
1. [M-Au] Can I see your passport, please?
[F·Am] Yes. Here it is. And here's my boarding pass, too.
[M-Au] Thank you. Please take a seat in the lounge. The flight is on time, so you can board in ten
minutes.
2. [M·Am] Here we are. 30 Harvard Square. That'll be $12.50, please.

[F-Cn] Oh, I only have a twenty. Is that OK?
[M-Am] No problem. Let me see ... seven dollars and fifty cents. Here you are.
3. [F-Au] So go along Fifth Avenue and take a right at the post office.
[M-Cn) Right at the post office. OK.
[F-Au] Then walk straight for two blocks and the bank is on your left.
[M-Cn] That's great. Thanks for your help.
4. [F-Am) Jason, can you help me prepare for the presentation in Room 4?
[M-Am] Sorry, I can't. I have to finish this report.
[F-Am) Can't it wait? I could really use your help moving the furniture, and I need someone to
connect my laptop.
[M-Am) Sorry. I need to e-mail this by four o'clock. My best customer is waiting for it. Maybe Alan
can help?
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5. [F-Am] Do you know what the problem is?
[M-Br) No, not yet. The engine works fine, and it's not the battery.
[F-Am) I need it soon. I have a meeting at three and it's at least a thirty minute drive from here.
[M·Br] Hmm. It might be a loose connection. Give me a little more time. We'll have you on the road
again really soon.
6. [M·Cn] Suzie, can you pass the salt? It's over there on the table.
[F-Cn] Sure. Here you go. The vegetables will be ready soon.
[M-Cn] Good. I checked the steak about two minutes ago. It looks delicious.
[F-Cn] Great. I'm looking forward to this. I'm really hungry.
Questions about the Location _ Track 58

1. A 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. C 6. A
Scripts
1. [F-Au] Tickets, please. Can I see your ticket?
[M-Au] Oh, here it is. Thank you. Which platform is the 3:10 to Sydney, please?
[F-Au] That'll be Platform 11. Go straight and turn right. It's at the end.
2. [M-Cn) Excuse me. Can you tell me where the meats are, please?
[F-Br] Over near the fruit and vegetables. Can you see the sign?
[M-Cn] Oh, yes. I see it. Thank you.
3. (M-Am] Are you going out?

(F-Cn] Yes. I need to return these books. I just remembered I've had them for ages.
[M-Am] You'll probably have to pay a fine then.
[F-Cn] I know. I hope it's not too expensive.
4. (M-Br) How's the new job? Are you enjoying it?

(F-Au] Yes, but it's hard work. I hurt my back lifting a package this morning onto the scales. It was
really heavy.
[M-Br) Couldn't anyone help you?
[F-Au) No, everyone was busy. It's always busy on Mondays. I filled six huge bags of mail, and sold
around three hundred stamps before lunch!
5. [M-Am) I'd like a car for a few days. What do you have? Small is OK.
(F-Am] Well, we have a compact available. That's the most economical.
[M-Am) That's fine. How much is it for the weekend, including insurance?
[F-Am) OK. Give me a minute and I'll get you a price.
6. Hello, Mr. Wilkinson. How are you? Not too good, actually. I have a toothache in the back,
on the side. Right about here. Sit back in the chair and let me take a look. Open wide. Oh, yes, I see
the problem. Hmm. I'll need to do something about this right away.
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MORE PRACTICE
Questions about Time _Track 61
1. C 2. D 3.D 4. A 5. C 6. D
Scripts
1. [F-Am] It's Friday already and we still haven't finished this project. I'll be glad when it's over.
[M-Am] I know. It's almost three months now. Well, we should be able to finish it next week,
hopefully.
[F-Am] Hopefully! I'm looking forward to it. Anyway, have a good weekend. I'll see you on Monday.
2. [M-Cn] I don't think this cell phone is working properly.

[F- Br] You only bought it two weeks ago, didn't you? Why don't you take it back to the store?
[M-Cn] I haven't had time this week. I've been too busy.
[F- Br] Maybe you'll get the chance over the weekend.
3. [M-Au] When does the lecture on Telephone Sales begin?

[F-Am] I think it starts at three. It's in Training Room B this time.
[M-Au] It finishes at four, right? I have a meeting then.
[F-Am] No, this one lasts for two hours. You'll have to reschedule your four o'clock appointment.
4. [M-Am] When are you going to sign the Franklin contract?

[F-Br] There's no rush. It's only Tuesday. We aren't seeing them until Thursday.
[M-Am] Yes, but I promised Mr. Franklin he would have it before the weekend.
[F-Br] Really? I didn't know that. OK, I'll do it right away.
5. [F-Au] Say, Tony. Have you lost weight?

[M-Br] Yes, I have. Thanks for noticing. I started going to the gym a few months ago.
[F-Au] Well, it seems to be working! Do you go every day?
[M-Br] No. They say you need to go three times a week, but I just go on Mondays and Fridays.
6. [F-Am] I haven't sent this package yet, and it's five thirty already.
[M-Am] Well, why don't you leave it until tomorrow? It's not urgent, is it?
[F-Am] I guess not. But I wanted to do it today.
[M-Am] I'd leave it and do it right away when you get in tomorrow. That'll be OK.
Questions about Reasons _ Track 62

1. C 2. B 3. D 4. D 5. C 6. A
Scripts
1. [F-Au] What's wrong? You look a little upset.
[M-Cn] It's this new filing system. It's not very good. A lot of documents seem to be missing.
[F-Au] You're right. It's not easy to use. I think the old system was much better.
[M-Cn] I'll have to ask senior management to look into it. It's time we put all these records on the
computer anyway.
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2. [F-Am] Hey, Sean. I hear you moved home last week. Congratulations!
[M-Am] Thanks. It's a smaller place than I was in, though.
[F-Am] But don't you find it's more convenient to be in the city?
[M-Am] Yes, that's why I moved. I love the countryside, but it used to take 40 minutes to get here on
the train, but now I walk to work!
3. [F-Br] Why are we meeting on Friday and not today, as we planned?

[M-Am] James can't make it today. He's away at a convention.
[F-Br] Can't we manage without him?
[M-Am] Not really. The main office says we all have to attend the meeting.
4. [M-Cn] Don1 you want to leave? It's seven thirty. Everyone's gone home.
[F-Au] I have to wait for a client to call. It's the Jenkins account ... again.
[M-Cn] Oh, really. What's the problem this time?
[F-Au] They're saying they won't pay our latest invoice.
5. [M-Am] Have you heard the news about Michael Fraser? He resigned!
[F-Cn] No! He's only been here six months. What happened?
[M-Am] I have no idea. But they're already advertising for a new Research Director.
6. [F-Am] Hello? Barbara Reddich speaking.

[M-Br] Hi, Barbara. It's Brian. Iwon1 be in today. I have a really bad stomachache. I'm seeing the
doctor later this morning.
[F-Am] Oh, dear. I'm sorry to hear that. I'll tell the others. Oh! What about your annual review?
[M-Br] It'll have to wait. Can we just reschedule it for next week?
Questions about Plans _ Track 63

1. C 2. D 3. C 4. A 5. A 6. B
Scripts
1. [F-Am] At last, it's Friday. What a week! I'm glad we finished that report.
[M-Am] Let's enjoy ourselves this weekend. The weather forecast is good, so why don't we play
tennis tomorrow?
[F-Am] OK, and on Sunday we can go for a long walk in the country.
[M-Am] That sounds like a good plan!
2. [M-Cn] Hi, Carol. This is your last month. Do you know what you're going to do after this contract
is over?
[F-Cn] Yes, I'm going to apply for a permanent position here. I really like working with you all.
[M-Cn] That's great! But, I thought you wanted to work in Vancouver.
[F-Cn] No, I've changed my mind. Toronto is much nicer!
3. [M-Am] Can you check the price of these memory sticks, please?
[F-Au] Certainly, one moment ... They're $8.49 each. Do you want all three?
[M-Am] Yes, please. Oh, I don't have enough cash. Is a credit card OK?
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[F-Au] Sure, no problem.
4. [F-Br] Which one do you think I should get; the red or the blue dress? Or maybe that skirt over
there?
[M-Au] The black one? That looks good. But you have a lot of skirts, already.
[F-Br] Yes, you 're right. OK, so if it's for work, then the blue is a little more suitable, I think.
[M-Au] I agree. Let's hurry up and pay.
5. [M-Am] Fiona, we'd like to offer you the job. Will you accept?
[F-Am] I'd love to. Thanks. Oh, I'll have to tell my current employer, of course.
[M-Am] Yes, of course. So, you intend to give a month's notice there?
[F-Am] That's right. I can't just leave immediately. That means I should be free to start here four
weeks from next Monday.
6. [M-Cn] Due to the economic slowdown, we're going to have to close our Munich branch next year.
[F-Au] Oh, that's terrible. What about all the staff who work there? Will they lose their jobs?
[M-Cn] Some will be offered work in New York or London, but the majority will have to go, I'm
afraid.
[F-Au] Hmm. I wonder how our investors will take this news.
Questions about Offers and Requests _Track 64

1. A 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. B 6. C
Scripts
1. [M-Br] OK. It's almost one o'clock. I'm going out to get a sandwich. I can get one for you too, if
you like.
[F-Br] That's very kind of you. Thank you. Could you get me a ham and cheese, from the coffee shop
on the corner?
[M-Br] OK. Do you want anything to drink?
[F-Br] A regular coffee, thanks. Wait a minute and I'll give you the money.
2. [M-Am] Diane, do you think you'll get that work done by five o'clock?
[F-Cn] By five? No way. There's too much to do. It'll have to wait until Monday.
[M-Am] Would you mind staying late tonight and finishing it? It's very urgent. I can pay you
overtime.
[F-Cn] Sorry, but I have plans. I'm meeting some friends for dinner.
3. [F-Au] Hello, Noreen. How can I help you?

[F-Am] I need a new monitor. Mine is starting to cause problems, and it's way too small. Do we have
a budget for this kind of thing?
[F-Au] Not at the moment. Money is very tight. I can give you my monitor if you want. We can
swap!
[F-Am] Well, you're not at your desk as much as me, so OK, yes. Let's do that.
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4. [M-Am] Are you waiting for Mrs. Aiten?
[F-Am] Yes. We have a meeting at four, but it seems she's a little late.
[M-Am] Yes, I think it's the traffic. I'll call her on her cell
5. Man: Excuse me. Are you using this?

Woman: No, that one's free. I just need two, for my friends. They'll be here any minute.
Man: OK, well, I'm with some people over there in the corner, and we need one more chair. Do you
mind if I take this one?
Woman: Sure, go ahead.
6. [F-Cn] We've been good customers of yours for a year now.

[M-Am] Yes, that's right. I hope you're happy with our service, and our products. Do you feel you're
getting good value for your money?
[F-Cn] Well, that's what I want to ask you about. I've been comparing prices on the Internet, and
you're not that competitive, to be honest. We'd like to stay with you, but could you give ten percent
off all future orders?
[M-Am] Oh. I see. I'll have to ask my boss about that.
Questions about Suggestions and Advice _ Track 65

1. B 2. D 3. B 4. D 5. A 6. A
Scripts
1. [F-Am] Haven't you found a job yet, Craig?
[M-Br] No, I haven't. I can't seem to find anything. There aren't any good jobs in the newspapers, and
the employment agencies are useless.
[F-Am] There are a lot of job sites on the web. Why don't you look there? That's how I found my job.
[M-Br] Of course, the Internet! Why didn't I think of that?
2. [M-Am] I'm going to the airport to pick up Mr. Chan ... again.
[F-Am] Wow. That's the third time this month.
[M-Am] I know. And it's getting in the way of my work. I'm already behind schedule.
[F-Am] If I were you, I'd find a good taxi company and get them to meet him.
3. [F-Br] You know, I've done the same job since I started here five years ago. I'm getting bored, but I
don't want to leave the company.
[M-Au] Isn't there a vacancy in Media Relations? I saw an ad on the bulletin board in the cafeteria.
[F-Br] Yes, I saw that too. I don't think I'm qualified for it, though.
[M-Au] Maybe you should ask them about it. You might have the skills they need.
4. [F-Am] Oh, this office is so small. I'm surprised you haven't moved by now.
[M-Am] There are only three of us. We don't need a lot of space, you know.
[F-Am] Hmm. Have you considered moving someplace bigger, and closer to the city? It would be
more convenient for your clients.
[M-Am] Yes, but it would also cost more money. I don't think we can afford it.
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5. [F-Cn] What are we going to do for the end-of-the-year party? Do you have any ideas?
[M-Am] We usually have drinks and snacks in the conference room on the last day, don't we?
[F-Cn] Yes, but this year I want us all to do something different. What about a dance competition?
[M-Am] Hmm. How about eating out for a change? We could have dinner at the new Italian place
across the street.
6. [F-Am] What's the best way to get to Halson Chemicals from here?
[M-Am] If I were you, I'd catch a train to Newberry, and then walk there from the station. It's not far,
and quicker than the bus.
[F-Am] Oh, OK. I was thinking of driving actually.
[M-Am] Don’t. The traffic is terrible. When I drove there, it took two hours.
Questions about Opinions _ Track 66

1. C 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. D 6. A
Scripts
1. [F-Au] Well, that was, er, an "interesting" experience.
[M-Am] Interesting? Huh. I guess you could say that. The guy on the violin was terrible. Not what I
was expecting.
[F-Au] And I couldn't hear the piano at all. I think one of the microphones was broken.
[M-Am] Yes, it's a shame. At least it was only an hour.
2. [F-Am] Those plastic bottles go in the blue bin, not the black bin.
[M-Cn] Oh, right. Sorry. It's so difficult to remember what goes where.
[F-Am] Just read the poster on the wall over there. It's simple.
[M-Cn] Maybe for you, but I'm not used to all these bins.
3. [M-Am] OK, let's move on to next year's sales targets. Michelle, what are your thoughts? In my
opinion, the targets are very high. We'll be lucky to get anywhere near them.
[M-Am] So, which targets can we achieve?
[F-Br] To tell you the truth, I'd be surprised if we can reach any of them.
4. [M-Br] How do you like the new Museum shop? It was only finished last week.
[F-Au] I like it, but why is it on the top floor? I didn't expect it to be there. It's not marked in the
leaflet so it took me ages to work out where it was.
[M-Br] We wanted to put it next to the coffee shop. That was the only place in the museum where we
had enough space, too.
[F-Au] Hmm. Well, maybe some signs would help.
5. [F-Am) It seems we have to either cut costs or lose more staff. There's no other way.
[M-Cn] Yes, I agree. If we continue as we are, the company will fail, that's for sure.
[F-Am] So, we have a lot of decisions ahead of us. Some very difficult ones, I'm afraid.
[M-Cn) Yes, but we have to take them, and take them quickly. If we don't, we'll be lucky to survive
another six months.
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6. [M-Au] How much do you think we should sell the new TX20 for?
[F-Cn] I'd say the price should be around $295. That would make us slightly cheaper than most of the
competition.
[M-Au] Well, I think we should aim for $360. It's a quality product and customers will expect to pay
more for it.
[F-Cn) But that's twenty percent more than our rivals. That's a big difference. Do you think anyone
would buy it?
SHORT TALKS
Questions about the Speaker _ Track 80
1.C 2.C 3.D
Scripts
1. [M-Am] Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome aboard flight AE564 to Washington. We
will be flying at an altitude of 35,000 feet today. The weather conditions are good, and we expect to
land in Washington on time at ten thirty-five. Please sit back, relax, and enjoy the flight.
2. [M-Br] Hello, my name is Gary Wilson, and I'd like to welcome you all to the Seaview Bay Resort.
When you check in at reception, don't forget to pick up your Welcome Guest Pack. That tells you all
you need to know to help you get the most out of your stay here. Please make yourselves at home and
enjoy your time with us. I'm in charge here, so if you have any questions during your stay, please just
ask.
3. [F-Am] At Joe's Grill, we serve the best steak in Chicago. Everyone who works with me here in the
kitchen needs to understand that. I know you 're new here and there's a lot to learn, but you have to do
your best to be the best. I'll be watching every move you make, and no dish leaves here unless I see it
first, OK?
Questions about the Topic _ Track 81

1.B 2.A 3.C
Scripts
1. [F-Au] Hi, Rahul. It's Vicky Henderson from Neon Engineering. I'd like to thank you for coming to
visit this morning. We all thought your presentation was very interesting. It also seems you have the
experience we need, and we were impressed by your knowledge of current technologies, too. So, we'd
like to ask you to come for the final stage of interviews next week. Please call me to discuss a
suitable time as soon as you can.
2. [F-Am] Washing your hands after you help a patient at meal times is very important. It prevents
the spread of disease. You also need to remember to clean the tables and food trays thoroughly as
well. Oh, and it's essential that the area around the beds is kept clean, too.
3. [M-Au] This weekend only, get 50 percent, yes, that's 50 percent off everything at Household
Supplies! Top brand ranges, refrigerators, microwave ovens and more for less than two hundred
dollars! Come this weekend to Household Supplies for some great end-of-the season bargains.
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Questions about the Audience _ Track 82
1.B 2.B 3.C
Scripts
1. [M-Am] OK, so it's almost three o'clock. Our next stop today is Battery Park, where we will board
the ferry to the Statue of Liberty. This is the last destination in our tour today, and of course is one of
the most famous landmarks in the world. We'll have two hours to look around before catching the
ferry back here at six o'clock. OK, so please make sure you have all your valuables with you before
you get off.
2. [F-Am] Attention customers: We have a special promotion in the fruit and vegetable section. For
the next half hour, you can buy all fruit and vegetables at half price. That's everything at half price,
for half an hour. Go to our fruit and vegetable section now to get everything at half price. Hurry. This
promotion is only available for the next thirty minutes.
3. [F-Cn] You have reached Charles Westhill and Associates. Our offices are currently closed. Our
office hours are Monday through Friday, from nine A.M. to five P.M. If you would like to make an
appointment, please call back during these times. If you have an urgent problem, call our emergency
dental advice line at 1-800-555-4321. That's 1-800-555-4321 .
Questions about the Location _ Track 83

1.D 2.C 3.B
Scripts
1. [M-Br] And now we come to the Impressionist rooms. Here you will find the finest paintings from
the early to late Impressionist period. We can see on the left here a marvelous example by Monet, and
over there in front of you is a Renoir. Altogether you will find over sixty paintings, so please feel free
to ask questions if you wish.
2. [F-Cn] Attention, please. We regret to announce the late arrival of the 3:45 service to Vancouver,
due to heavy snow. This service is now expected to arrive at 4:30 P. M. Passengers, please note this
train will arrive on Platform 2 and not Platform 6. Thank you.
3. [F-Am] So, I would like all reports to be handed in by Friday at the latest. These will go towards
your final grade. The end-of-semester exam will be next month, on the 14th. Please study hard for
this. Any students unable to come on the 14th need to tell me now. '
Questions about the Purpose _ Track 84

1.A 2.C 3.B
Scripts
1. [F-Au] We all know that health is important, but how many of us exercise regularly? Just a twenty
minute walk a day can dramatically reduce your risk of heart disease and other serious illnesses. Why
not walk or cycle on weekends? Or take up a hobby, like golf or tennis. More exercise means a
healthier and longer life.
2. [M-Cn] I'd like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to everyone for all your hard work
over the last year. Without your efforts, we would not have won the Best Conference Venue award
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for the third time. This is a great achievement, and you should all be very proud of
yourselves.
3. [F-Am] Ladies and gentlemen. Welcome. Your attention, please. We are here today to show our
appreciation to Dr. Williams for all his hard work over the past thirty-seven years. Dr. Williams has
been with us since this research facility opened. His hard work, dedication and enthusiasm are an
example to us all. It is therefore with great regret that we have to say good-bye to him. However, he
takes with him our warmest wishes for a long and happy future ahead.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS

1. Public Announcements
1. C.
Scripts
Your attention, please. There has been a last‐minute gate change for Flight 405 from
Seattle, which will now arrive at Gate 74. Anyone waiting to greet passengers from
Flight 405 are asked to go to Gate 74 immediately. The plane is arriving as scheduled
at 6:12.
2. C.
Scripts
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I’d like to welcome you aboard our flight to
Phoenix today. The seat belt signs have been turned off, so you’re free to walk about
the cabin. Our flight attendants are preparing to serve your meals shortly, so sit back
and relax, and we hope you enjoy the flight.
3. C.
Scripts
Paging Mr. Max Ozawa. Please report immediately to the Swiss Air ticket counter or
pick up a white courtesy phone located near your boarding gate. You have an
emergency message. Do not board your flight. This situation is urgent.
4. D.
Scripts
Ladies and gentlemen, the award show will begin in 15 minutes. Please clear the lobby
and go immediately to your assigned tables in the ballroom. Enter through the green
double doors to the left or right. Everyone must be seated before the ceremony begins
at 8 o’clock. No late seating is allowed.
5. D.
Scripts
Your attention, please. Will everyone waiting for the city tour please gather by the
fountain near our entrance. Your bus will be arriving in 10 minutes. If you are checking
out today, you must make arrangements at the reservations desk to have your room
held until your return in 4 hours.
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6. A.
Scripts
Service to Oxnard, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo departs in 15 minutes on Track
9 to San Francisco is delayed 30 minutes but will depart from Track 7 at 7:30.
2. Advertisements
1. A.
Scripts
Does work have you tired and stressed out? Well, maybe it’s time to trade in your
briefcase for a suitcase and a day at the office for a stay at Indian Ridge Resort. At
Indian Ridge, you’ll enjoy championship golf at two world‐class golf courses and the
Sports Club, with its fabulous spa, fitness center, and tennis courts.
2. A.
Scripts
Whatever your travel tastes are, you’re sure to find something exciting at the annual
Travel Show at the Long Shore Convention Center. See films of your favorite places.
Find bargains on airline tickets, hotels, and cruises. Win prizes, discounts, and upgrades
just for coming to the show. The first 100 visitors get in free!
3. C.
Scripts
Why put your classified ads in the Daily Times? The answer is SOLD, RENTED, and
POSITION FILLED. The Daily Times Classified Section is the best place for advertisers to
reach more than 4 million people a day. And it’s getting better every day. So call today
and place your ad for our special Spring Edition, and then wait for the phones to ring.
4. C.
Scripts
Looking for someone who can answer all your business needs? Call The Food
Professionals today for your morning staff meeting, customer luncheon, office holiday
party or retirement dinner, or other special business function. We can serve doughnuts
on paper plates or lobster on designer china. Nothing is too big or too small, too early
or too late, for The Food Professionals.
5. D.
Scripts
Come into the Office Superstore and get what you need, when you need it, and at discount prices.
We’re conveniently located in the heart of Warner Business Center. Stop by or call our sales
representative. Learn about computer ordering and our fast delivery service within 10 miles. So put
away your catalogs and come in today.
3. News, Weather Bulletins and Public Service Announcements

1. B. To warn citizens of imminent dangers from severe weather
Scripts
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A wet weather system moving in from the Pacific Ocean over California has already left
4 inches of rain on parts of the state, and locally heavy rainfall continues in southern
California today. The threat of flooding and mudslides is very serious. In addition, there
is the possibility of strong thunderstorms in Orange County and possibly a tornado in
the Long Beach area.
2. A. A spilled load of tomatoes

Scripts
A four‐car accident at Getty Center Drive has traffic backed up to the Marina Freeway.
There are also major delays on Highway 33 due to an earlier accident that had all lanes
closed for over 2 hours after a tractor‐trailer spilled its load of tomatoes. You’d be
better off taking the 5 North to 18 West to avoid that mess.
3. A. To inform citizens about a community service

Scripts
Gather up your old paint cans, aerosol sprays, engine oil, pesticides, paint thinners, and
other toxic waste, and bring it to your local toxic waste pickup site. Call 1‐800‐TOXIC
for the location of the mobile unit nearest you. Units will be open this weekend from
8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Help keep our environment clean and healthy.
4. D. Winter
Scripts
Today, much of the Plains enjoyed unseasonably warm temperatures, but snow will
return to the mountains and some valleys by Wednesday. Elsewhere today, light rain
is falling over the Pacific Northwest and Upper Midwest, with freezing rain in the
Northeast.
5. B. Airplanes
Scripts
Philippine officials are asking other countries to lend firefighting planes to help
extinguish flames destroying forests in the western province of Palawan. The fires have
ravaged at least 12,300 acres of forest in two remote mountain towns near the
southern tip of Palawan Island.
4. Business Announcements
1. A
Scripts
Your attention, please. Your attention, please. Our company is celebrating National
Volunteer Month in April by sponsoring the Community Service Awards Program,
which acknowledges the community volunteer activities of employees. Any employee
who holds an active volunteer position in a nonprofit community organization qualifies
for a $200 grant to donate to the organization.
2. B
Scripts
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Good morning. Before we begin our meeting, I'd like to announce the commencement
of our yearly program for management development. During four 5‐hour sessions,
participants will develop better writing skills by planning their subject, coming up with
new ideas, and organizing information. The seminar is open to all managers, but non‐
management personnel may participate if they get your written approval.
3. C
Scripts
Good evening, everyone. I'd like to begin with the news that our company has just been
awarded a contract to design, develop, and manufacture the K‐1 space transport
vehicle. I have a brief presentation to show you, after which I'll take your questions
concerning our participation in this exciting advanced space program.
4. C
Scripts
On behalf of Division Management, I'd like to thank all of you here today for your
contribution to the most successful quarter in the history of our business. This proves
that our new Sales Improvement Program is working, removing all previous doubts
about its cost and effectiveness. Lunch will be served in just a few minutes, but first I'd
like to personally thank our hardworking sales team.
5. B
Scripts
As you know, Control Data, Inc., is widely recognized for its accomplishments in
electronic data transfer. We believe our systems can improve the efficiency of your
operations and improve the way you respond to your customers' needs. My colleague,
David Kim, will now give a presentation on how our system works and what it can do
for you.
5. Recorded Messages
1. D
Scripts
Thank you for calling Computech. We are closed today due to the holiday. Otherwise,
we are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 10 a m. to 2 p.m.
on Saturday. For emergency computer repairs, please call our hot line at 555‐HELP. If
you wish to leave a message, please press 1 now.
2. A
Scripts
Your attention, please. You have entered the baggage claim area. Air West Flight 8
passengers can now claim their baggage at Carousel 6. All passengers are asked to keep
their luggage with them at all times. Unattended bags or packages will be removed
immediately from the area. Please be ready to show your plane ticket and l.D. as you
exit the baggage claim area.
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3. A
Scripts
Thank you for calling the AMC Promenade Theaters. Today in Cinema 1 we’re screening
the action‐adventure film The Lion's Revenge. In Cinema 2, for two nights only, is the
classic film Casablanca. In Cinema 3 is the science fiction thriller Planet Alpha. A special
matinee showing of Casablanca is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at 3 p m.
4. C
Scripts
Your attention, please. The white zone is for loading and unloading only. Vehicles may
stop only to pick up or drop off airline passengers and baggage. No parking is
permitted. Vehicles left unattended will be ticketed and towed. Short‐term parking is
available in the terminal parking lot. Long‐term parking is available at several locations
outside the airport on Aviation Boulevard, Century Boulevard, and World Way.
5. D
Scripts
Hello! Welcome to First Bank’s Automated Teller Phone. Please enter your account
number, followed by the pound sign. Then enter your access code, followed by the
pound sign. If you wish to speak to one of our loan representatives, press 1 now. If you
wish to speak to one of our tellers, press 2 now. To obtain your account balance.
LISTENING PART 2 & 3

ANSWERS KEYS AND SCRIPTS
QUESTION TYPE 1: GIST-CONTENT
MINI TEST 1: CONVERSATION
Answers
1. B (Gist-Purpose Question)
2. C (Detail Question)
3. D (Understanding Function Question)
Scripts
W student: Professor Walton, do you mind if l talk to you for a minute? I’m kind of frustrated by
something.
M Professor: Of course I don’t mind, Kate. Do you have a problem with one of your classes?
W: No, my classes are all fine. This has to do with something else. You see, uh, I’m trying to find a
part-time job. I really have to make some money. I need to help my parents pay for my tuition.
M: Okay.
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W: I just went to a couple of restaurants near the school today.
I asked them about jobs. But neither of them was hiring. And there aren’t any jobs on campus either.
What do you think I should do?
M: Hmm ... You ought to try to get a job in your field.
W: '’Computers? Yeah, I’d love that. But I’m just a sophomore. Why would any company want to
hire me for a job?
M: You’d be surprised. There are lots of employers at computer companies who are asking me to
recommend my students for jobs ... even sophomores . .. Would you like for me to introduce you to a
couple of them?
W: Totally. That would be the best thing that has happened to me all week. Walt... You could really
do that for me?
M: Of course. I always look out for my students. Come back here in an hour. I’ll have some names
for you to call then.
MINI TEST 2: LECTURE

Answers
1. C (Gist-Content Question)
2. B (Making Inferences Question)
3. B (Understanding Attitude Question)
4. A (Understanding Organization Question)
Scripts
M Professor: When you think of the Age of Exploration, what comes to mind . . . ? For most people,
It’s Christopher Columbus and his discovery of America in 1492. But the real Age of Exploration
began decades earlier. And it was led by the Portuguese, not the Spanish. The greatest person of that
age was Prince Henry the Navigator.
Prince Henry was born in Portugal in 1394. He became interested in exploration as a young man. In
1415, he took part in an assault on the North African port of Ceuta. There, he learned about trade
routes in North Africa. He dreamed of the great wealth to be made from trading on these routes.
When he returned to Portugal, Henry became the head of a religious order. This gave him a rather
sizable income. Henry used his wealth and power to fund expeditions of exploration. Oh, uh, Henry
was the Portuguese king’s third son. He knew he stood little chance of ever becoming king. That’s
one reason he focused so much on exploration.
At first, Henry’s expeditions remained close to Portugal. Henry sometimes went along on them. But
he usually remained home. In 1427, his ships discovered the Azores, a group of islands in the Atlantic
Ocean. Later, in the 1430s, Henry’s ships began moving south along the African coast. Year after
year, expeditions sponsored by Henry went farther and farther south. When he died in 1460, his
explorers had gotten almost as far south as Sierra Leone. See it up here on the map . . .
W Student: That’s not too far from Portugal. Why did it take them so long to go such a short
distance?
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M: The distance may seem short to us. But, in Henry’s day, getting there was a tremendous
accomplishment. Ships then weren’t designed to sail on the open ocean. They were small and light.
Sailors had trouble navigating away from the coast. And the African coast had numerous dangerous
reefs and currents, too. However, once the Portuguese started heading south, they never stopped.
Henry’s followers continued his work after he died. Ultimately, in 1498, Vasco de Gama sailed
around Africa and reached India.
MORE PRACTICE
SAMPLE
B
Scripts
M Professor: That's enough about the roots of plants. But what about the important parts of
plants that are above the ground? There are four: stems, leaves, flowers, and seeds. Let's go
over them in the order I just mentioned.
So, uh, the stem .. . The stem is the long, thin part of a plant. It's connected to the roots
at the bottom of the plant. The stem emerges from the ground and grows upward. Of course,
the size of the stem depends on the plant itself. Many flowers, herbs, and other small plants
have short, thin stems. However, some trees have stems, uh, you know, trunks, that are
several meters in diameter. This is what stems do . . . They provide support for the rest of the
plant. They carry nutrients and water up from the roots to the leaves. They transport food from
the leaves down to the roots. And they have one more function ... Stems can store food.
This way, plants can use the food later when they need it.
Okay, next are the leaves. Leaves are crucial to the survival of plants. The reason is that
they contain chlorophyll. Chlorophyll enables plants to use photosynthesis to produce food.
It's a complicated process. We'll cover it in depth soon. But, basically, this is photosynthesis:
The plant takes carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight. Then, it transforms them into glucose and
oxygen. The plant uses the glucose for food. And it gives off oxygen into the atmosphere.
MINI TEST 3
1. A 2. D 3. C
Scripts
w student: Excuse me. I have a problem. The RA in my dormitory said that I should talk to you about
it. So, uh, here I am.
M Maintenance Office Employee: Um, yeah. Sure. What’s the problem?
W: Well, I live in Hobson Hall. And, um, my room is freezing cold these days. I don’t think that
there’s any heat coming into my room at all. I have actually had to sleep in another friend’s room
since Friday night.
M: Hmm . . . That’s not good. How is the heat in the other rooms in your dormitory?
W: It’s totally fine. There’s heat in everyone’s room except for mine.
M: That’s peculiar. Okay. You need to fill out a work request form here. Just write your name and
dorm room here ... And, uh, explain what the problem is down here. Then, we can send someone over
to fix your problem for you.
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W: That’s great. Can I expect someone to come over today?
M: 1 doubt it. It’s already four thirty, and everyone here gets off at six. But how does tomorrow at
nine in the morning sound? W: I guess it’s all right. I’ll just sleep in my friend’s room again tonight.
M: Thanks. And I’m sprry no one can go there today. I’ll make sure someone is there right on time
tomorrow though. Then you won’t have to sleep in a cold room anymore.
MINITEST 4 – LECTURE
1. C 2. B 3. B 4. A
Scripts
m Professor. All right, everyone. Let’s settle down. Break time’s over... Now, let’s continue looking
at ancient Egypt. We need to talk about Pharaoh Khufu . . . uh, that’s K-H-U-F-U . . . and his
construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Here it is on the screen . .. Impressive, right? For
centuries, it was the tallest manmade structure in the world, w Student Professor Goodman, isn't it
one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
M: That’s correct, Danielle. And it’s the only one that still remains to this day. Now, before we look
at the pyramid, what about Pharaoh Khufu? We believe he ruled Egypt from 2589 to 2566 B.C. So he
reigned for about twenty-three years. He may have had three wives and, um, as many as twenty-four
children. Some of his children became rulers of Egypt later.
As I just noted, Khufu is famous for building the Great Pyramid of Giza. He started construction on it
almost right after he became pharaoh. Why ... ? Well, it took nearly twenty years to complete. More
than two million blocks were used In its construction. The pyramid was originally 146 meters high.
But its top stone is missing, and it has eroded over the years. So it’s about 139 meters high now. The
Egyptians built the pyramid with great precision. There are few gaps in the stones. Also, the lines of
the base are straight and precise. It’s really a marvel of ancient engineering. Here’s something
interesting. The outside of the Great Pyramid was once covered in white limestone. So it looked quite
different than it does today. For one, the pyramid looked very smooth. However, over time, the locals
carried the stones away to use the limestone for other construction projects.
The Great Pyramid was built to be Khufu’s tomb. Inside are many chambers. One is called the King’s
Chamber. There was once a large sarcophagus . . . uh, you know, a coffin . . . inside the chamber. Yet
Khufu's mummy wasn’t there. In fact, his mummy has never been found. Perhaps looters took it. Or
perhaps Khufu was never buried there. Egyptologists aren't quite sure what the answer is.
QUESTION TYPE 2: GIST PURPOSE
Answers
2. A (Detail Question)
4. C (Making Inferences Question)
Scripts
Ml Economics Department Secretary: Good afternoon. Is there something I can help you with?
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M2 student: | hope so. I’m here about that Internship program. Uh, I read something about it in the
student newspaper today. M1: Ah, sure. You’re the fifth student to ask about it already. M2: The fifth
student? But didn’t it just get advertised in the student newspaper today? Why so many?
Mi: A couple of reasons. First, the Economics Department is the biggest on campus. We have more
than twice as many students as the second largest department. As for the other reason . . . Well, our
internships are very popular. We get lots of applicants every year. So the competition is pretty fierce.
M2:1 had no idea about any of that.
Mi: Are you not an Economics major?
M2: No, I’m not. I’m majoring in History. But I thought that the internship program looked
appealing. That’s why I’m here to check it out. Uh, it’s not a problem, is it? I mean, my not being an
Economics major. It's okay, right?
M1: Sure. It would be better if you were an Economics major of course. But, every once in a while, a
student from another major gets an internship with us. It mostly depends on your grades. If they’re
good enough, you’ve got a chance. So, uh, what do you say? Do you still want that information?
M2: Absolutely. I’m positive I’ve got a great chance. Let me know what I need to do.
Answers
1. C (Gist-Content Question)
2. C (Understanding Organization Question)
Scripts
M Professor: Temperature isn’t constant. Instead, it changes for a variety of reasons. One reason
relates to the amount of heat from the sun an area receives. So the location . . . uh, either below
ground or high In the atmosphere . . . plays a crucial role. In addition, forces inside the Earth and the
layers of the atmosphere can cause the temperature to change.
Obviously, there’s no sunlight underground. Therefore, the deeper you go, the colder it should get,
right? Well. ..
That’s only true near the surface. The inner Earth actually radiates a great deal of heat. Much of it
comes from the decaying isotopes of certain elements like uranium. Other heat comes from magma,
uh, molten rock. Over millions of years, these forces have produced a tremendous amount of heat
inside the Earth.
w student: How hot does it get there?
M: No one knows for certain. The deepest drill holes have only reached about ten kilometers
underground. But it’s estimated that the inner core is about 6,700 degrees Celsius. Also, some tests
have proved that the temperature increases by up to sixty degrees Celsius per kilometer of depth. So,
um, the deeper you go, the hotter it gets.
Similar changes happen in the, uh, the atmosphere. As you move higher, the temperature drops. A
few kilometers up, it can get down to minus sixty degrees Celsius. This happens because you're
moving farther away from the Earth’s surface. Remember that the sun’s heat is absorbed by the
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surface. It warms the air in the lower atmosphere. But, as you go higher, there's less heat. So it gets
colder.
However, about twenty-five kilometers above the surface is the ozone layer. There, the temperature
becomes warmer. It rises to about zero degrees. This happens because the ozone layer absorbs lots of
radiation from the sun. Going farther up, it gets colder again . . . um, down to minus ninety degrees.
But, as you get even higher, the temperature becomes extremely hot. Around 100 kilometers above
the Earth, it can be 100 degrees Celsius. The reason is that this area is fully exposed to the sun’s rays.
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SAMPLE
C
Scripts W Student: Professor Gibbs, I'm so glad you're in your office. I need to talk to you about
something important.
M Professor: Sure, Wilma. What's going on? P'
W: I was just at the library. I was looking for the article you recommended that we read . Uh,
you know, for the quiz we're having this Friday.
M: Sure. Was there a problem with the article?
W: Actually, yes, there's a huge problem. It's not in the magazine. I got the magazine, but the
pages with the article were torn out. I couldn't believe it.
M: That's simply awful. I'm stunned to hear that.
W: So are we still going to have the quiz? I mean, uh, if we can't read the article, how can we
do well on the quiz?
M: Hmm . . . That's a good point. Okay. I'll cancel the quiz in our next class. And I'll make
copies of the article to give to everyone. Thanks for letting me know about this, Wilma.
MINI TEST 3 – CONVERSATION
1. C 2. BC 3. A
Scripts wi student: Good morning, Professor Jenkins. May I speak with you for a moment?
W2 Professor: Sure you may. But, uh, I’m afraid l don’t know your name. Are you a student in one of
my classes? wi: No, ma’am, I’m not. I guess that’s why you don’t know me. My name is Kate Smith.
I’m a junior majoring in history.
W2: Ah, l see. Let me guess .. . You are here about the seminar I’m teaching next year, right?
wi: Yes, ma’am. That’s correct. I need to take a seminar so that I can graduate. 3And I must say that
your class looks really fascinating. But, uh, could you tell me some more about it, please?
W2: Like what?
wi: Well, what books are we going to read in the class? And what assignments are we going to have?
W2; Oh, sure. I can tell you that. I’ve got a list of the books we will read right here ... Here it is ... As
for the class itself . . . It’s a three-hour class. I'll lecture for the first half. The second half will be a
class discussion. And there's only one assignment: You have to write a big seminar paper and then
give a one-hour presentation to the class.
W1: That’s exactly what I had expected. I hope I get in your class next year.
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W2:1 hope so, too.
MINI TEST 4 – LECTURE
1. C 2. A 3. C 4. B
Scripts
w Professor: Once upon a time, there were three bears. Before they ate breakfast, they went out for a
walk. Then, a young girl named Goldilocks found their house. She went inside. She saw three chairs.
One was too hard. The other was too soft. And the third was just right. She sat in the third chair.
Then, she saw three bowls of porridge. One was too hot. The other was too cold. And the third was
just right. She ate the third bowl. She found three beds. Again, one was too hard. One was too soft.
And the third was just right. So she slept in that bed. Later, the three bears returned home and scared
Goldilocks away. That’s the story of Goldilocks and the three bears.
Okay. This isn't a class on fairy tales. This is an astronomy class. Nevertheless, we astronomers have
borrowed an expression from that fairy tale. The expression is the Goldilocks zone. Does anyone
want to guess what it means .. . ? Greg, I saw your hand go up.
m student: l think it refers to the habitable zone. That’s the area around a star where a planet can
maintain an ideal temperature to sustain life. So, uh ... I guess the weather wouldn’t be too hot or too
cold. It would be just right, w: Well done, Greg. Well done. Honestly, I couldn’t have said that better
myself. The Goldilocks zone is another name for the habitable zone. Planets that are found in the
Goldilocks zone are, appropriately enough, called . .. Goldilocks planets. Earth, of course, is the best
example that we know of thus far. A planet in the Goldilocks zone is an ideal distance from Its star.
It’s not so close that the planet Is too hot, like Mercury and Venus. And it’s not so far away that the
planet is too cold, like Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune. Instead, the temperature is constantly mild
enough to harbor life. Now, let me give you some numbers so that you can better identify where the
Goldilocks zone is. I've got a handout for you.
QUESTION TYPE 3 DETAIL
Answers
1. D (Gist-Content Question)
2. AC (Detail Question)
3. B (Understanding Function Question)
Scripts W1 student: Professor Clement, are you busy now? May I have a word with you?
W2 Professor: Oh, hi, Suzie. Well, um, actually, I have class in five minutes.
W1: Don’t worry. This won’t take long. I only have a quick question for you. I, uh, I just realized I
have to take some art history classes to major in art. I had no idea about that. Do you know any good
classes I can take?
W2: Sign up for Professor Melling’s art history class. She teaches a general survey class on European
art. It’s probably one of the best classes you’ll ever take here.
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W1: Ah, yeah. I tried to get into that class. But Professor Melling told me it was already full. She
can’t let anyone else into that course.
W2: That’s too bad. Did you ask about the waitlist?
W1:1 did. There are twenty students waiting to get in. There’s no way I’ll get into her class. At least
not this year. Anyway, uh, why do I have to take art history? I don’t understand. I mean, I’m only a
painter. I don't need to know about the history of art.
W2: On the contrary, knowing about art history is vital. It’s something you have to know, wt: Why is
that?
W2: You need to learn about the different themes and
Answers
2. B (Understanding Organization Question)
4. B (Connecting Content Question)
Scripts W Professor: Please look at this image here . . . It’s a large statue that resembles a human
head. Can anyone guess where this statue is located? m student: Sure. It’s on Easter Island.
W: Correct. It’s one of hundreds of similar statues there. Easter Island is a small island in the
southeastern Pacific Ocean.
The statues there are quite important. For one, they played a significant role in Easter Island's culture.
And, eventually, they helped destroy the civilization there.
The tribes on Easter Island built these statues to show their power and prestige. The stones for them
came from a single pit. The tribes made the statues there. Then, they moved the statues to their
territories. Their lands were often far from the pit. To move the statues, people cut down trees. They
made sleds from the logs. Teams of people dragged the sleds. They moved them over other trees that
were, uh, used as rollers. In addition, they used ropes to drag the sleds. The ropes were made from the
bark of giant palm trees.
The tribesmen also cut down many trees as their population grew. They had to clear the land to get
more fields to grow crops on. You can guess what happened, right... ? Uh- huh. Deforestation. Easter
Island once had many trees. But, when the first Europeans arrived in 1722, there were few trees
remaining. And the population was down to about 2,000 people. It had once been around 15,000 or
so.
Here’s why the people of Easter Island went Into such decline. The loss of their trees caused a serious
environmental problem. The soil started to erode. Without the trees’ roots to anchor the soil to the
ground, it blew away. As the soil eroded, crop yields became smaller. The people began to starve.
Most of Easter Island’s people relied on crops for food. You see, the water around the island is
shallow. So there aren’t many fish and shellfish. Facing dwindling resources, the tribes went to war.
Even more people died then. And this all started because people cut down too many trees.
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SAMPLE
C
Scripts W1 Professor: Okay, everyone. Take a look up here at my desk. Notice that I've got several
different types of rocks and minerals. Let me see what I have ... Here's some talc. This here
is gold. Nobody had better touch that. This is a piece of iron ... These two are manganese
and quartz ... And, uh, finally, in this earring here, is a diamond. Now, can anyone tell me
what is important about these ... ?
W2 Student: They all have different levels of hardness, right?
W1: Precisely. That's exactly why I put them on the desk. And notice that I put them in a
specific order. They are laid out according to how hard they are. Talc, of course, is the softest
object up here. And this diamond is the hardest substance of all. You have a question?
W2: Yes, I do. Uh, how do we measure the hardness of an object?
W1: Good question. And the answer happens to be what I want to cover right now. We
measure the hardness of an object on the Mohs scale of hardness. That's spelled M-0-H-S.
A geologist named Mohs created it. The scale runs from one to ten. Talc is a one. Diamond is
a ten. Let's see . .. Silver scores 2.5 on the scale. And quartz is a seven. You can look up the
other minerals if y
1. B 2. C 3. C 4. D
Scripts w Housing Office Employee: Good afternoon. How may I be of service to you today?
M student: Uh, hi there. I’m a student here. I live in one of the dorms on campus. And I’ve got a, uh,
a pretty big problem with my dorm room.
W: Sure. Please go ahead and tell me about it. Then, I can try to solve it.
M: Thanks. Well, it’s the Internet connection in my room. It suddenly stopped working last night. So
I haven't been able to go online since then.
W: Hmm ... All right. Did you try all of the obvious solutions? You know ... check the connections ...
make sure there’s no problem with the modem .. . Those sorts of things?
M: Totally. Those were the first things that I checked.
W: Have you paid your bill? A lot of students come here to complain about their Internet
connectivity. But then it turns out that they never paid their bills.
M: No, no. It’s not that. I paid my bill last week. So I don’t really know what is going on.
W: Hmm ... In that case, we can send someone to your room to fix it. Why don't you let me have your
name and address, please? Here, uh, you can write them down on this piece of paper. Someone will
visit you this afternoon.
M-. That sounds great. I appreciate your help, ma’am.
1. C 2. B
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Scripts w Professor: The Andes Mountain Range extends down the western side of South America.
It’s a fairly diverse range. One of its most interesting aspects is its climate. The climate there differs
greatly from place to place. Why is that...? Well, the Andes extend through several countries. All
these countries are found at different latitudes. There are also some unique conditions that contribute
to the varying climates.
Let’s start at the north in Columbia. In Columbia, there are many clouds and lots of mist in the
Andes. The temperature is warm, and there’s a great deal of rain. Columbia, you see, is near the
equator. It has a tropical climate. So warm air near the ground rises and hits the cold mountain air.
This forms clouds and causes rain. Next is Ecuador. See it on the map here .. . ? Ecuador has more of
a desert climate. There’s little rainfall in that part of the Andes. There’s also a clear division between
winter and summer there. Further south is Peru. It’s similar to Ecuador. So there’s a desert-like
climate with high, dry plains in the Andes.
You can see Bolivia here .. . The temperatures are lower than in Peru and Ecuador... Uh, but not by
much. The Andes are still very dry here. Chile is next. . . The Andes have two major climate zones in
Chile. One is warm with a dry season in summer and some rain—but not year round.
The other zone is also warm but has rain in the Andes all year round. Yet it’s not a lot of rain like in
Columbia. Also, winter in the Chilean Andes is colder than anywhere else. Finally, we have
Argentina here . . . The Andes there are both dry and cold.
m student: Does it ever snow in the Andes?
W: Sure. Many mountains have snowcapped peaks. Some even have them all year long. The height of
the snowline depends on the local climate. It’s around 2,000 meters in the southern parts of Chile and
Argentina. In parts of Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia, it begins around 4,800 meters up. And it's around
4,500 meters in Columbia.
QUESTION TYPE 4: UNDERSTANDING THE FUNCTION QUESTIONS
Answers
1. B (Gist-Content Question)
2. A (Understanding Attitude Question)
3. C (Understanding Function Question)
Scripts M student: Excuse me. You work here, don’t you? If you don't mind ... Uh, I have a question
for you.
W Bookstore Employee: Sure. It’s my job to help. How may I be of assistance?
M: Uh, well . . . Where are all the books? I mean, classes start in three days, but. . . Look around.
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Most of the shelves here are empty. I’m taking five classes this semester, but not a single one of my
textbooks is here.
W: Ah, yeah. You’re not the first person to notice.
M: Yeah?
W-. We've gotten several complaints about our new policy this semester.
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M: New policy?
W: Many students have started buying their textbooks online lately. So sales at the school bookstore
are down considerably.
1 think the bookstore returned more than half of its textbooks last year. That cost us a fortune in
shipping charges.
M: So what does that have to do with the lack of books?
W: The bookstore is going to wait until the first week of school to order most textbooks. We’ve asked
every professor to find out how many students need books. They'll ask you about that on the first day
of class. Then, they’ll report to us. And we’ll order the necessary number of books. You’ll be able to
get your books about a week after that. It’s not the best policy. But it’s what we’re doing.
Answers
1. A (Gist-Content Question)
2. D (Making Inferences Question)
4. B (Understanding Organization Question)
Scripts
Professor: Yesterday, we talked about the origins of the Great Depression in the United States. We
also discussed the start of the New Deal. Today, we’re going to continue with the same topic. As I
said yesterday, the New Deal was a series of government reforms. They were mostly economical in
nature. Part of the New Deal focused on the creation of new jobs through government-funded
projects. Some of this funding went to the arts. During the Great Depression, lots of artists, writers,
actors, and entertainers were unemployed. A few New Deal programs tried to help them.
The first government program for the arts was the Public Works Art Project. It only lasted from
December 1933 to, uh, June 1934. it hired some unemployed artists to decorate government buildings
and parks. The Treasury Department tried to help, too. Its efforts lasted from 1934 to 1943. There
were two major programs. The first was called the Section. It was a competitive program. Any artists
—employed or not— could enter the competitions. The best artists were chosen. They received
commissions to decorate government buildings. The second program was the Treasury Relief Art
Program.
It only hired unemployed artists. It paid them to decorate government buildings.
In 1935, the Works Progress Administration, or WPA, was created. It lasted until 1943. The WPA
created jobs through public works. Some were construction projects, such as, uh, building roads and
dams. But the WPA had a section that provided funds for the arts, too. There were four sections: one
each for artists, theatrical performers, writers, and musicians. Most of the funds for these projects
went to the unemployed. Overall, more than 5,000 individuals were employed through this WPA
program. They created a number of works of art and entertainment.
You’re probably wondering where the money for this came from. Easy ... It came from taxes.
Remember... While many were unemployed in the Great Depression, millions more still worked and
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paid taxes. So these New Deal programs took tax revenue and used it for people who couldn’t find
jobs.
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SAMPLE
A
Scripts
W Student: Okay, uh, there's one more thing I need to discuss with you.
M Professor: What is it?
W: It's about those internships that I applied for. I'm referring to the ones that I would do this
summer. I got accepted by two of them. But I'm not sure which one I should take.
M: Enlighten me about them.
W: All right. The first is for a PR firm. I'd be working with a team that does publicity for
political candidates. It seems kind of interesting. The second is for a position at First Memorial
Hospital. There, I would get to work in the emergency room.
M: Well, the hospital seems to be more appropriate to your major. I mean, you are a biology
major, right? And you're planning to go to med school I believe.
W: I knew you were going to say that.
M: But it's always nice to get a second opinion, isn't it?
Listen to part of the conversation. Then answer the question.
W: It's about those internships that I applied for. I'm referring to the ones that I would do this
summer. I got accepted by two of them. But I'm not sure which one I should take.
Why does the professor say this?
1. C 2. C 3. A 4. A, D
Scripts
M Professor: Sally, I didn't see you in class today. What happened to you?
w student: Oh, Professor Martin, I’m terribly sorry about that. I had some car trouble this morning.
My car wouldn’t start, so I had to have a friend drive me to school. I just got here ten minutes ago. I
can’t believe I missed class today.
M: Oh, that’s all right, Sally. Can you get your car fixed soon?
W: I hope so. I'm going to take it to a mechanic today. Anyway,
I wanted to ask you about class. What did I miss this morning?
M: Ah, sure. We went over the material in the first ten pages of chapter seven today.
W: That’s it? Okay. I can get the class notes from one of my friends.
M: There’s one more thing though. I talked about the upcoming midterm exam with the class. Would
you like to know what I told them?
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W: Absolutely. If you don’t mind, I’d love to hear that.
M: Sure thing. Well, the test will cover the material from chapters one to seven. But remember... We
didn’t cover everything in each chapter. So you only need to know the material that we studied. Also,
there will be a combination of questions. Let’s see . . . There will be short answers, long answers, fill
in the blanks, and essays. It shouldn’t be too hard. Just study the material, and you should do well.
W: I’ll do that. Thanks for being kind enough to tell me about the test.
MINI TEST 4 – LECTURE

1.C 2.A
Scripts
m Professor: The Cretaceous Period lasted from around 145 to 65 million years ago. During the
Cretaceous Period, dinosaurs ruled the world. The Earth was also changing its shape and composition
then. At the beginning of this period, much of the land was joined together in an enormous
supercontinent. By the end of it, most of the planet’s landmasses had moved closer to their present-
day positions.
However, the world was still a vastly different place than it is today. For example, uh, much of the
land that exists now was underwater in the Cretaceous Period. Some scientists estimate that more than
one-third of all the Earth’s land today was underwater then. This was primarily due to the much
warmer temperatures then. For instance, the polar ice caps didn’t exist at that time. It was just too
warm. So, urn, think about all of the water that’s frozen in the ice caps today. Well, it was spread out
around the world back then.
Now, uh, most people know about the Cretaceous Period because that was when the dinosaurs lived.
Dinosaurs had become the dominant species in the prior period . . . uh, the Jurassic Period. However,
the end of the Cretaceous Period marked the end of the dinosaurs. Some event caused the mass
extinction of the dinosaurs. Most scientists agree that this was caused by a comet or asteroid striking
the Earth. During the Cretaceous Period, mammals and modern birds also began to evolve. The
ancestors of modern insects began appearing as well. And there is ample evidence that the first
flowering plants emerged during the Cretaceous Period. So it’s possible to say that this was a time
when our modern forms of life had their beginnings.
Okay. I think that’s enough of an introduction. Let’s look at the Cretaceous Period more in depth
right now. We’ll begin with the land itself.
QUESITON TYPE 5: UNDERSTANDING THE SPEAKER’S ATTITUDE

Answers
2. C (Detail Question)
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3. B, D (Detail Question)
4. A (Making Inferences Question)
Scripts
M Professor: Gina, how’s the work on your paper going? Do you have enough reference materials?
w student: I think so, Professor Hartman. Let me show you the book I’m mostly using .. . Uh, here it
is. Are you familiar with this book?
M: Ah, I see. A History of the Kings of Spain. Yes, I know this book. But, uh, is this the only book
you’re using?
W: It’s not the only one. But I’m relying rather heavily on it. It’s got such an interesting view of the
Spanish monarchy.
M: Yes, there’s actually a reason for that, Gina. You see, um, the author is a member of the royal
family.
W: Is that a problem?
M: In some ways, no. In other ways, yes. He’s known for being an excellent writer. However, he's
rather biased. You’ve probably noticed that he has almost nothing negative to say about the
monarchy, haven’t you?
W: Yeah, i did notice that. And I never knew about his connection to the royal family. What do you
think i should do? Should I stop using this book?
M: Oh, no. Don’t do that. Despite the bias, it is a good book. But you need to find some other
sources. Go to the library and find some other books. There are some good journal articles you can
use, too. I’ve got a list of them I can give you now.
W: Great. Thanks so much for the help. I’m glad I talked to you before I handed in my paper.

Answers
2. D (Understanding Organization Question)
Scripts
m Professor: Before we begin sketching today, I want to discuss the nature of sketching and its
practical uses. First of all, what is a sketch ... ? It’s typically a freehand drawing. This means a person
draws it by hand without using anything else. Most sketches are done in pencil. Some people use
charcoal though. And artists often use sketchpads. They're large sheets of heavy white paper. You
know, like what you all have in front of you. Of course, an artist can sketch on virtually anything.
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When I get an idea, i often just sketch it on the first thing I grab. It could be a lined piece of paper, the
back of an envelope, or even a napkin.
Most sketches aren’t intended to be finished works of art. They’re frequently just preliminary ideas
for artists. A sketch is really a, uh, it’s a rough outline. Later on, the artist may take a sketch and
improve it. The artist may do that on the same page or a different one. Artists also frequently sketch
their ideas for paintings they want to make. Some even sketch on the canvas. But most don’t.
What other uses are there for sketches ... ? Hmm ... They’re useful in architecture and the
construction industry. Architects and engineers frequently make sketches of their ideas. Later, they
transform their sketches into blueprints. These blueprints are then used to make their final projects.
Nowadays, sketches are also becoming common in the movie industry. For instance, an artist might
make a series of sketches to show the actors how the director imagines a scene. These sketches are
done in panels, uh, almost like a comic book. People in the movie industry call this storyboarding.
The director and his team use the storyboards to help everyone visualize scenes. They help the
director place the cameras and actors in the proper places.
Okay, um, that’s enough background. Let’s commence sketching. Everyone see that bowl of fruit on
the table ...?
Get busy sketching it.
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SAMPLE
D
Scripts
W1 Professor: Brenda, you mentioned that you wanted to talk to me about something.
What's on your mind?
W2 Student: Professor Powers, I know that I am just a soph9more. But, uh, is it possible for
me to become a teaching assistant next year? I got an A in your class last semester, so I think
I'd do a good job.
W1: I'm sure you would, Brenda. However, graduate students are teaching assistants here. All
of those jobs go to them .
W2: Oh .. . That's a shame.
W1 : However ...
W2: Yes?
W1 : I happen to need a research assistant. And that is something undergraduate students
can do. If you are interested in that position, let me know. You will have to apply for the job.
But you'd have a good chance of getting it.
W2: That sounds excellent. I'm definitely interested. Just let me know what to do, and I will
apply as soon as I can.
Listen again to part of the conversation. Then answer the question.
W1: I'm sure you would, Brenda. However, graduate students are teaching assistants here. All
of those jobs go to them.
W2: Oh . . . That's a shame.
1. B 2. D 3. D
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Scripts
w Professor: Good afternoon, Kevin. You look like you’ve got something important on your mind. Is
there anything I can help you with?
m student: Hi, Professor Stevens. Uh, yes, you’re right. I have something I really need to talk to you
about. Do you have a couple of minutes to spare?
W: Of course I do. Please have a seat.. . Okay. What’s on your mind?
M: Well, it’s my grades. You see, urn, they haven’t been very good this past year. Er, I suppose you
already know that since you’re my advisor.
W: Yes, I’m aware of your grades, Kevin. It seems like you’re having problems with upper-level
physics these days.
M: You’re right. I mean, uh, last year, the freshman-level classes were simple. I got A’s in all the
physics classes I took. But this year, it’s completely different. In the fall semester, my grades dropped
down to B’s. And I'm getting C’s this semester. I don’t get it.
W: 3Are you studying? Or is there some other problem?
M: No, I don’t have any family problems if that’s what you mean. And as for studying, well, I
practically live in the library. I just don’t understand the material at all. So, urn, I’m considering
changing my major from physics.
W: That’s a big step, Kevin. What would you change your major to?
M: Chemistry. I’ve taken some chemistry classes, and my grades in them are pretty good.
1. B 2. D 3. A 4. B
Scripts
w Professor: Many famous artists and writers lived in Paris, France, in the first half of the twentieth
century. Some of them included Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. There
were, of course, many others. And there was one woman who was sort of like a, uh, a mother to these
people. I’m referring to Gertrude Stein. She was an American who lived in Paris for most of her life.
Stein was born in 1874 and died in 1946. While she lived in Paris, her residence was like a second
home for the community of artists and writers living there.
Stein herself was a writer. However, much of her writing was ... hmm ... I guess I could say that it’s
difficult to read. Stein rarely used conventional methods. Some of her works lacked dialogue. Others
were disconnected parts that had no real meaning. Stein’s style also changed over the years. It’s
somewhat hard to track these changes though. The reason is that many of her early writings were
unpublished until late in her life. Hidden among her numerous works were some poems. Most were
short, and many were hard to understand. Strangely, many critics claimed her writing was fantastic. I,
however, would argue that much of it was of a rather low quality.
Stein did happen to write a few gems though. Perhaps the most famous line she ever wrote was "A
rose is a rose is a rose.” That line appears in the poem Sacred Emily. Stein wrote it in 1913 but didn’t
publish it until 1922. What does that line mean? Many people interpret it as meaning that a thing is
what it is. Basically, uh, things are what they are. They have no special hidden meanings. A rose is
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just a rose—nothing more and nothing less. Confused ...? I hope not. Well, why don’t we take a look
at Sacred Emily right now? That way, we can see where her famous line fits in the poem.
QUESTION TYPE 6: UNDERSTANDING ORGANIZATION QUESTIONS
Answers
3. C (Understanding Attitude Question)
Scripts
M student: Professor Taylor, I am so glad you’re in your office. I’ve been looking for you all day
long. Please tell me you can spare a minute or two. You can, can't you? w Professor: Jeff, slow down
and relax. I'm here. I just started my office hours. And I’ve been in class and meetings all day. That’s
why you couldn’t see me.
M: Oh, uh ... Yeah. I, uh, I knew that. Sorry.
W: All right. So what’s the rush? Why do you need to speak with me so urgently?
M: It’s about that paper we have to turn in this Friday. I’ve been working on it for the past few days.
But I’ve got a huge problem.
W: Which is?
M: I just discovered something about biofuels. I was reading about how people make biofuel from
sugarcane. Apparently, the process creates a lot of carbon dioxide. I never knew that. W: You didn’t?
I’m positive I mentioned that in class.
M: Oh .. . Well, uh, anyway . . . Here’s the problem. This fact I found out simply destroys the thesis
of my entire paper.
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I mean, if so much carbon dioxide gets created, then that type of biofuel can't be so great for the
environment. Now I've only got two days left to work on my paper. What should I do?
W: Hmm ... It looks like the facts have gotten in the way of a good theory. I suggest that you do some
more research. And start rewriting that paper, Jeff.
Answers
2. A (Understanding Organization Question)
4. C (Making Inferences Question)
Scripts
w Professor: Break is over. Please take your seats . . . Let's continue our discussion about the life
cycles of some fish. We’ll talk about salmon now. The salmon is one of the few fish that can live in
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both fresh and salt water. Salmon start their lives in freshwater streams. Then, they migrate to the
ocean. Later, they return to fresh water to reproduce.
There’s a diagram of the salmon’s life cycle in your books. Turn to page 145, please . .. Salmon begin
their lives as eggs laid in a streambed. After three months, the eggs hatch. The next stage is called the
alevin. The egg yolks are attached to the salmon’s bodies. This way, they can use the yolk as a food
source. After around five weeks, the salmon get bigger. Now, they’re called fry. This is when they
really learn how to swim. They start moving downstream. They swim toward the ocean but don't
arrive there yet. They remain in this stage for around ten weeks. All this time, the salmon are getting
bigger. The next stage is the parr stage. The salmon develop vertical stripes and are around six inches
long then.
The smolt stage comes next. The salmon turn a silvery color, and their stripes disappear. The smolt
stage begins when they’re around one year old. It lasts until, uh, until they’re around three years old.
At this time, the salmon are adults. They now move to the ocean. They remain there for one to four
years. By then, they’re ready to spawn. To do that, they return to the same stream where they were
born.
M student: I have a question. How do they know where to go? W: Hmm . . . We’re not sure. But we
have some ideas. Most scientists think it's connected with their sense of smell. But don’t worry about
it. It’s not important to our discussion. Anyway, the females lay their eggs in the streambed. The
males then fertilize the eggs. Both turn a deep reddish color. And they die within a few weeks.
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SAMPLE
B
Scripts
Listen to part of a lecture in a zoology class.
W Professor: Here's an interesting fact about mammals: They can survive in almost any type
of environment. For instance, mammals can live in the frigid lands of the Arctic and Antarctic
. . . They can survive in hot and humid jungles . . . And they can survive deep beneath the
ocean. How is this possible? Well , let me give you some characteristics of mammals.
First, let's make sure we know which animals are mammals. Humans, of course, are.
So are pigs, bears, elephants, tigers, lions, whales, and bats. Those are all different kinds of
animals. But they have some similarities. For instance, uh, all mammals are warm-blooded
animals. So they can regulate their internal temperatures. To do this, however, they need to
eat constantly. This makes them unlike reptiles. Remember, uh, that reptiles are cold blooded.
So they don't have to eat as often as mammals.
Okay ... What else ...? Mammals are the only animals that have hair. Their entire bodies usually aren't
covered by it. But all mammals have hair somewhere. This hair manifests in many ways. It can be
thick fur like polar bears have. It can be shorter hair such as that of many dogs and cats. And it can be
like the hair that humans have. Another characteristic of mammals is how they raise their young.
They produce milk for them. Let me explain how they do that now.
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w Professor: Good afternoon, Kevin. You look like you’ve got something important on your mind. Is
there anything I can help you with?
m student: Hi, Professor Stevens. Uh, yes, you’re right. I have something I really need to talk to you
about. Do you have a couple of minutes to spare?
W: Of course I do. Please have a seat... Okay. What’s on your mind?
M: Well, it’s my grades. You see, urn, they haven’t been very good this past year. Er, I suppose you
already know that since you’re my advisor.
W: Yes, I’m aware of your grades, Kevin. It seems like you’re having problems with upper-level
physics these days.
M: You’re right. I mean, uh, last year, the freshman-level classes were simple. I got A’s in all the
physics classes I took. But this year, it’s completely different. In the fall semester, my grades dropped
down to B’s. And I'm getting C’s this semester. I don’t get it.
W: 3Are you studying? Or is there some other problem?
M: No, I don’t have any family problems if that’s what you mean. And as for studying, well, I
practically live in the library. I just don’t understand the material at all. So, urn, I’m considering
changing my major from physics.
W: That’s a big step, Kevin. What would you change your major to?
M: Chemistry. I’ve taken some chemistry classes, and my grades in them are pretty good.
1. C 2. A 3. C 4. D
1. A 2. B 3. D
Scripts
w Professor: Many famous artists and writers lived in Paris, France, in the first half of the twentieth
century. Some of them included Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. There
were, of course, many others. And there was one woman who was sort of like a, uh, a mother to these
people. I’m referring to Gertrude Stein. She was an American who lived in Paris for most of her life.
Stein was born in 1874 and died in 1946. While she lived in Paris, her residence was like a second-
home for the community of artists and writers living there.
Stein herself was a writer. However, much of her writing was ... hmm ... I guess I could say that it’s
difficult to read. Stein rarely used conventional methods. Some of her works lacked dialogue. Others
were disconnected parts that had no real meaning. Stein’s style also changed over the years. It’s
somewhat hard to track these changes though. The reason is that many of her early writings were
unpublished until late in her life. Hidden among her numerous works were some poems. Most were
short, and many were hard to understand. Strangely, many critics claimed her writing was fantastic. I,
however, would argue that much of it was of a rather low quality.
Stein did happen to write a few gems though. Perhaps the most famous line she ever wrote was "A
rose is a rose is a rose.” That line appears in the poem Sacred Emily. Stein wrote it in 1913 but didn’t
publish it until 1922. What does that line mean? Many people interpret it as meaning that a thing is
what it is. Basically, uh, things are what they are. They have no special hidden meanings. A rose is
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just a rose—nothing more and nothing less. Confused ...? I hope not. Well, why don’t we take a look
at Sacred Emily right now? That way, we can see where her famous line fits in the poem.
QUESTION TYPE 7: CONNECTING CONTENT
1. A (Understanding Attitude Question)
2. B (Detail Question)
3. D (Making Inferences Question)
Scripts
W1 Dining Services Employee: Hello. Are you waiting to speak with me?
W2 student: I think so. Your name is Mrs. Powers, isn’t it?
W1: That’s correct. And you are ...?
W2: I’m Julie Bassett. I’m here to talk about my meal plan.
W1: Of course. What about It do you need to discuss?
W2: Well, I’d like to get a bigger one. You see, at the beginning of the semester, I thought I wouldn’t
eat at the dining halls that often. So I bought the smallest meal plan. I signed up for the plan for five
meals a week. But it turns out that I'm not cooking very often. I just don't have enough time. wi:
That’s usually what happens to most students. I totally understand your problem.
W2: So, uh, is it possible to purchase a bigger meal plan? I know we’re halfway through the semester.
But I really want to get a meal plan for ten meals a week. Can I do that?
W1: Of course you can. Let me figure out how much that will cost you. I think it will run about two
hundred dollars for the rest of the semester. I have the exact number on my computer. Walt just one
moment, please.
W2:3Thank goodness. You’ve made me so happy by telling me that. I thought I was going to have
to keep going hungry.
Answers
1. B (Connecting Content Question)
2. A, C (Detail Question)
4. D (Detail Question)
Scripts
w Professor: There are many species of ants around the world. They have numerous similarities. For
Instance, all ants live in colonies. These colonies are underground. They contain many tunnels and
chambers. The chambers are mostly used as living spaces and food storage areas. In addition, ants
may have special chambers for laying eggs and raising new ants. As the ants dig more chambers and
tunnels, they pile the dirt on top. This creates a visible mound. Some mounds can be quite high. I've
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seen some that rise more than a meter in height. Imagine how many passages there must be
underneath them.
Some colonies have only a few ants. Others may have tens of thousands or even millions of ants.
Within a colony, there are three main types of ants ... the queen, the workers, and the drones. You can
identify them according to their sizes and if they have wings or not. The queens are the largest ants.
They’re female, of course, and have wings. They lay huge numbers of eggs from which all the ants in
the colony are born. Occasionally, a new queen is born. She may remain in the colony. Or she may
leave and found a new one.
Excuse me ... Wingless females are the most common ants. They’re workers and soldiers. They do
the following jobs ... build the colony... find and gather food ... and defend the colony from outside
attacks. They’re the workers in the colony. These wingless females are sterile. So they lay no eggs.
Only the queen does that.
As for the drones .. . Well, they fertilize the queen’s eggs when she mates with them. The drones also
have wings. They are very few in number though. And they usually die soon after mating with the
queen. That’s the only reason drones exist: to mate. When a new queen leaves a colony, some drones
follow her. They mate with the queen so that she can start her own colony.
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SAMPLE
D
Scripts
Listen to part of a lecture in a history class.
M Professor: So, uh, the Spanish pretty much dominated exploration in South America
and Central America. This included much of the Caribbean Sea. However, this still left an
entire continent for people from other countries to explore. I'm talking, naturally, about North
America.
I'd like to go over some of the English explorers of North America first. Then, I will talk
about other explorers from France, the Netherlands, and elsewhere. Okay, uh, English
explorers. There were many of them. But I want to talk about three in particular today. The first
is John Cabot. He sailed to North America in 1497. He explored the area around Nova Scotia
and Newfoundland. Uh, they're in modern-day Canada in case you don't know.
The next important English explorer was Sir Francis Drake. He sailed to the Americas
nearly a century after Cabot. He first visited the New World in 1582. Now, uh, Drake wasn't so
much an explorer as he was a pirate. He mostly harassed Spanish shipping in the New World.
He raided ships and seized their cargoes of gold and silver. But he was still an important
explorer, so we need to cover him.
Henry Hudson is the third major person we shall discuss. Hudson looked for the
Northwest Passage. This was a water route from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. He
didn't find it, but he did discover Hudson Bay in Canada in 1610. All right ... Let's go into
detail on each of them .

1. C 2. D 3. A
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Scripts
w student: Pardon me, Professor Owen. I’m a student in your English 105 class. I have a question for
you if it’s all right.
M Professor: Oh, sure. I remember you. You were sitting in the front row. Uh, I'm sorry, but I don’t
know your name. I can’t remember everyone’s name after the first day of class.
W: My name is Wendy Reed. It’s a pleasure to meet you, sir.
M: The feeling is mutual, Wendy. So, um, what are you curious about?
W: Well, there’s a really long book list for this class. According to the syllabus, we’re supposed to
read twelve books this semester.
M: That’s correct.
W: Okay. Anyway, I went to the bookstore a few minutes ago. All twelve books were there, but they
were, uh, kind of expensive. I think they totaled more than one hundred fifty dollars. That's a little bit
out of my price range since I have five other classes to purchase books for.
M: So what do you propose doing?
W: I was wondering ... Is It okay to buy used books for the class? Doing that would save me a lot of
money. What do you think?
M: That’s totally fine with me. There’s just one thing you ought to do: If you get used books, try to
buy the same editions that the bookstore is selling. That way, when I refer to a page number in class,
you will know exactly where to look.
1. D 2. A 3. A 4. C
Scripts
w Professor. Okay, um, does everyone understand ...? Great. Let’s move on to invasive species then.
Invasive species are plants and animals that move to new habitats. These new places are not their
native environments. But, uh, somehow, uh, they move there. This may happen by accident, or
humans may cause it to happen. Whatever the case, in their new environments, they lack natural
enemies or have conditions that are perfect for them. In general, invasive species reproduce rapidly
and grow out of control. They consume numerous resources and cause other organisms to suffer.
One notorious example of a plant that is an invasive species is kudzu. Kudzu is a vine that’s native to
Asia. It’s found in Southeast Asia, China, Japan, and Korea. Kudzu is a climbing vine. It can grow
anywhere and climb just about anything. It can survive in both the shade and full sunshine. Kudzu
can reproduce asexually or through pollination. However, it usually reproduces asexually. It does that
by cloning itself. As you can Imagine, kudzu is one tough plant and has few limits on its growth.
n the late nineteenth century, kudzu was introduced to the southeastern part of the United States. You
see, kudzu is good at preventing soil erosion. And it also helps replenish the soil with nitrogen. So
some agriculture experts recommended that farmers plant it. The, er, experts had good intentions, but
the results were, uh ... unexpected. Farmers planted large amounts of kudzu. But the plant grew
quickly and started appearing in places it wasn't desired. It outcompeted many other plants in these
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areas. It smothered these plants and cut them off from light and water. The kudzu damaged buildings,
power poles, power lines, and many other structures.
M student: Couldn’t they get rid of it? You know, by cutting or burning it?
W: People have tried. Believe me. They've tried. 3However, it grows so quickly and has spread so
widely. I grew up in the Southeast. Kudzu is simply awful. But it’s a great example of an invasive
species.
QUESTION TYPE 8 MAKING INFERENCES
Answers
1. C (Gist-Purpose Question)
3. B (Understanding Function Question)
Scripts
M1 student: Excuse me. You are Mr. Carter, right? I was told to come here and speak to you.
M2 Career Center Employee: You were? By Whom?
M1: Ms. Wilkins from downstairs. She told me that you’re the man to speak to about interviews.
M2: Ah, yes. That’s correct. Why don’t you sit down there, please .. . ? Okay. Let’s start from the
beginning. Tell me about yourself, please.
M1: My name is Mark Johnson. I’m a senior here, and I’m looking for some jobs. Uh, with some
engineering firms. I’ve got a bunch of interviews scheduled. They start next week.
But, er, I’m kind of nervous. I’ve never had a job interview before. And Ms. Wilkins said you can
give me some tips.
M2: Yes, I can do that.
Mi: Excellent. Uh, so, do I need to make an appointment? Or can we begin now? Which do you
prefer?
M2:3[’ve got a meeting at two thirty. But it should be done by four. Can you come back then?
M1: That would be perfect for me. Thanks a lot.
M2: No problem. In the meantime . . . Take this pamphlet.
Look through it before our meeting. It should help you out a lot. It’s got some great tips in there.
When I get back, we can go over some of them. And I can give you a few other pointers as well.
Answers
2. B, C (Detail Question)
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Scripts
Professor: What is an ecosystem? It’s all the living organisms and nonliving objects in an area. There
are countless ecosystems. For example, an ecosystem could be an entire continent or ocean. On the
other hand, it could be much smaller, like a patch of forest, a coral reef, or a section of grassy plain.
As for the living organisms . .. These include bacteria, insects, plants, and animals. The nonliving
objects include the air, water, soil, and rocks. Within an ecosystem, everything interacts with
everything else.
One of the limits on an ecosystem is the resources it contains. There are only so many of them. Thus
ecosystems need to be balanced. When something is unbalanced, the ecosystem can suffer. Take a
coral reef as an example. The coral itself is alive. It attracts small fish and shellfish. They, in turn,
attract larger fish like tuna and sharks. Humans also visit reefs to go fishing and diving. As long as
the reefs resources are shared, the ecosystem thrives. But, if something goes wrong, disaster may
strike. For example, if humans catch too many of one type of fish, it can destroy the food chain in the
reef. Or what if the water suddenly becomes too cold? That could kill the coral. If the coral dies, the
small fish leave. The bigger fish soon follow.
Sometimes an ecosystem can be upset by the removal of a living creature. Think about Yellowstone
National Park as an example. Decades ago, humans drove all the wolves away. As a result, deer and
other prey animals thrived. They ate young tree leaves and branches. This kept the trees from growing
taller. Previously, these trees had grown tall and shaded streams, which attracted fish. These fish in
turn attracted many other animals. But this entire balance was upset when the wolves disappeared.
Finally, in the 1990s, humans reintroduced wolves to Yellowstone. Soon, balance was restored. The
wolves killed the deer and other prey animals. Not all of them of course ... but enough to restore the
balance. More trees grew taller. They provided shade for the streams. The fish and other animals soon
returned.
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SAMPLE
C
Listen to part of a conversation between a student and a housing office employee.
M Student: Hello. I'm here to talk about my dormitory room. I'm not really happy with it. So I
would like to change my room. Can you help me out here?
W Housing Office Employee: Actually, no. I only handle paPJ3rwork. If you want to change
your room, you need to go down the hall. Talk to the woman in room 104.
M: Uh, okay. Thanks. But I have another question for you.
W: Sure. Go ahead.
M: I got my bill from the school for housing. Apparently, it's for the entire year. Is it possible to
pay for just one semester?
W: Sorry, but that's school policy.
M: B-B-But I'm planning to live off campus next year. So why should I pay for a dormitory for
next semester?
W: Yes, I see your point. You need to talk to Mary Sellers in room 212. Visit her after you go to
room 104.
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1. B 2. D 3. D
Scripts
W Student Employment Office Employee: Good afternoon. Welcome to the student employment
office. Oh, hey. I remember you.
M student: Good afternoon. How are you doing?
W: I’m great. Thanks. So, uh, how is your new job working out? 3I remember helping you find your
job last week. You got a job, uh . .. Where was it. . . ? In the chemistry laboratory, right?
M-. That’s a pretty impressive memory.
W: Thanks for saying that. So, anyway, how's your part-time job going?
wi: Hmm ... That’s a good question. Actually, I love the job.
I’m a chemistry major, so I’m getting paid to do chemistry experiments. I think that’s great.
However, uh, I think I’m going to have to quit my job.
W: Why would you quit your job if you love it there? That doesn’t make any sense.
M: It’s my boss. Um ... He’s not a very nice person. In fact, he’s simply awful. He yells at everyone
—the employees and the students in the lab. He is overly critical of all the employees. He’s just,
just... a horrible person to work for. His name is Percy Darwin. Maybe you’ve heard of him.
W: Oh, yeah. And, um, between you and me, nothing I’ve heard about him has been good. So I think
I know why you’re here again.
M: You got it. What kinds of jobs are available these days?
1. A 2. B 3. D 4. B
Scripts
m Professor: There are roughly 20,000 species of fish worldwide. But only around 200 live in the
waters of the Antarctic Ocean, The main reason is that these waters are quite cold. You see, uh, the
ocean temperature is typically between zero and minus two degrees Celsius. Most fish would die in
water that cold. After all, fish are cold blooded, so their bodies are affected by their surroundings.
Nevertheless, there are fish in the waters around Antarctica that have adapted to survive in that harsh
environment. How .. . ? Well, they’ve evolved in various ways. For instance, the freezing points of
the bodies of many fish in the Antarctic Ocean are lower than those of fish in other places. Antarctic
fish accumulate sodium, potassium, or chloride in their bodies. All three of these can lower fish's
freezing points. Other species
have special proteins called glycoproteins. These are similar to the antifreeze people put in their cars.
They also lower the freezing points of fish’s bodies. Finally, many Antarctic fish have efficient
enzymes that make them more active. So they can move around in the water as if it were much
warmer.
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Some fish, uh, such as the Mawson’s codfish, live in deep waters. The temperature far below the
surface isn't that cold. The reason is that deep water retains warmth from the summer months longer
than the surface water does. The Mawson’s codfish has a special body that allows it to remain in deep
water. It has no internal swim bladder. This bladder lets fish float near the surface. The codfish also
has fatty deposits on its body. These help keep the fish warm. And the codfish’s eyes have adapted to
the dark and deep water. Its eyes have special retinas that let the fish see in low-light conditions. So it
can find food even in dark water, w student: What kind of food is down there?
M: Well, the cold ocean water contains plenty of nutrients. So it attracts many creatures. For instance,
massive numbers of krill live there. Ah, krill is a small shrimp-like fish that numerous animals feed
on.
LISTENING
ACTUAL TEST 1
1. A 2. B 3. B 4. D
5. A 6. C 7. C 8. D
9. AD 10. B 11. C 12. D
13. B 14. D 15. B 16. C
17. B 18. D 19. B 20. C
21. B 22.A 23. C 24. C
Scripts
1. M Professor: Ah, good morning, Julie. Thanks for coming to see me. Obviously, you got the email
I sent you last night.
W Student: Yes, sir, I did. I, um, I just didn't respond. Sorry about that. I read it sort of late last night.
And I was really tired. So I didn’t write back.
M: It’s no problem at all. You don’t need to apologize. After all, you’re here. Anyway, I’m glad you
came. I need to speak with you. It’s about the paper you just turned in.
W: Sure. What about it?
NS: Well... It wasn’t nearly as good as your first paper. I mean,
I was totally impressed by your first paper. You made many good observations. In fact, I hadn’t even
thought of a couple of them myself.
W: But you didn’t like the second paper? Really? I worked hard on it.
M: It didn’t read that way to me. Actually, uh, i assumed you had written it a day or two before the
due date.
W: Oh . . . That’s not good. I spent a lot of time writing it. Um . . . Could you tell me what exactly
you didn’t like about it? Maybe I can fix it.. . uh, like do a rewrite or something . . .
M: Sure. I allow rewrites in my class. Do you have a few minutes? I can go over the paper now if
you’d like.
W: That’s great. My first class isn’t until noon. I have lots of time.
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2. w Professor: Today, we shall conclude our discussion on dinosaurs. Remember that they lived
from about 250 to 65 million years ago. Then, most of them suddenly died. What killed them ... ? The
most commonly accepted theory is that some disaster occurred. Most likely, a meteorite hit the planet.
This then caused huge dust clouds to fill the sky. They blocked the sun. The result was a drastic shift
in the weather. Temperatures fell. . . Most plants died . . . After that, many animals, including the
dinosaurs, died ... Question? m student How do we know this?
W: In numerous places around the world, geologists have found a layer of unusual elements in the
rock. These layers are like a, um, a geological clock. Geologists can tell several things from them.
Now, uh, this unusual layer contains some rare elements. Iridium is one of them. Many geologists
believe these elements came from a large meteorite from space. They’ve also dated this layer back to
65 million years ago. They just don’t know where exactly the disaster took place.
One possibility is off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. There’s a huge crater there. Part
of it’s on land. Part of it's under water. 8The crater is 180 kilometers in diameter.
That’s right. Kilometers. Not meters. Scientists believe a meteorite about ten kilometers in diameter
smashed into the planet there. They’ve found lots of shocked quartz in the area.
In case you don’t know, shocked quartz is a mineral that often forms due to meteorite impacts.
The Yucatan crater is the leading site for the strike that killed the dinosaurs. But there are other
candidates, too. In fact, there are impact craters all over the world. Most are smaller than the Yucatan
crater though. There’s an impact crater in the North Sea around Great Britain. There’s another in the
Ukraine and one in the waters off India. One theory claims that these craters are all connected.
Perhaps, some say, a string of meteorites hit Earth at the same time. It’s possible I guess. No one
really knows.
3. M Professor: A fresco .. . that’s F-R-E-S-C-0 ... is a work of art done in plaster. It’s typically done
on a wall or ceiling. This is what happens ... First, the artist applies some wet plaster to the surface.
Then, he paints on the plaster. As the plaster and paint dry together, a strong bond is created. It’s so
strong that a fresco can last for centuries. Ah, there’s another type of fresco. It’s made on dry plaster.
For it, the artist has to mix the paint with a bonding agent, such as, uh, egg tempera, glue, or oil. This
binds the paint to the dry plaster. But this type of fresco doesn’t last nearly as long as frescoes done
with wet plaster.
Frescoes are very old. They date back to ancient Egypt. That’s thousands of years ago. However, the
height of fresco art was the Italian Renaissance. Frescoes were popular in Italy in the 1400s and
1500s. In fact, many churches, government buildings, and even homes were decorated with incredible
frescoes then. The most famous fresco is the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo created that.
I’m sure you’ve all seen it. His fresco covers the entire ceiling. It’s simply breathtaking to see in
person.
Enormous works of art like that required fresco artists to follow certain techniques. Here’s what
Michelangelo did . . . First, he made drawings of his concept. Then, he put a thin layer of plaster on
the surface. Over that thin layer, he used charcoal to trace the work he had planned. When it dried, he
had a viable sketch of his intended work. Then, he worked on a small section each day. The plaster
dried quickly, uh, usually in around eight hours. So Michelangelo worked fast. Every day, he added
more plaster and completed a new section. After a few days, he’d review his work and touch up any
mistakes. If he wasn't totally satisfied, he’d remove an entire section. Then, he’d start over. It was
grueling work. But the results were . . . well, let me show you. Someone turn off the lights, please.
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4. Ml Student: Good afternoon. Um ... Is this where I go about the job?
M2 Psychology Department Office Secretary: Job? What job?
M1: Er. . . Maybe I’ve got the wrong office. I’m looking for Harold Carter. He placed an
advertisement in today’s school paper. It’s for a position in the Psychology Department.
M2: Ah, okay. I didn’t know that ad had come out. Sorry about that. I was expecting it to be in
tomorrow's or Friday’s paper.
M1: Are you Harold Carter?
M2:1 sure am. It’s a pleasure to meet you. So, uh, you’re here about the job.
M1: Yes, sir. My name’s Earl Harbinger. I’m a Psychology major. So I already spend a lot of time in
this building. It would be nice to get paid for it.
M2: Yeah, I know what you mean. Okay ... Let me tell you about the job. I need an office assistant.
You’ll work at least ten hours a week. You have to work two hours every day. But you can work
longer if you want. Basically, you’ll do, um . . . photocopying, answering phones, running errands . . .
those kinds of things. It’s like you’ll be an assistant secretary.
M1:1 can handle that. Do you need to see my resume?
M2: No. Don’t worry about that. I have a good feeling about you. You’re hired. Well, you need to fill
out some paperwork first. Then you’re hired. Have a seat. Here’s a pen for you to use...
5. W1 Professor: The next place I want to show you is one of the world’s great religious structures.
Up here on the screen you can see Angkor Wat. . . Nice, isn’t it...? It’s a large complex of buildings in
Cambodia. The main complex here . . . sits on a square patch of forested land. It’s surrounded on all
sides by a wide ditch. It’s kind of like a moat since it’s filled with water. It resembles an island,
doesn’t it...? Why is this building special? Well, it’s the largest building made for religious purposes
in the world. It was originally constructed in the twelfth century. It was supposed to be a place for
Hindus to worship. But the region became mostly Buddhist in the thirteenth century. So Angkor Wat
became a place of Buddhist worship. It has remained that way ever since.
Now, as for the architecture of Angkor Wat. . . It’s said to have taken forty years to build. It’s mostly
made of sandstone bricks, uh, like these ... A wall extends around the entire complex. The main
building here . . . has several long buildings called galleries. They form a square shape ... In the center
are five very tall towers ... They were built to look like the buds of the lotus flower. There are bas-
relief decorations all over the complex. See ... and this ... and here ... Some of these decorations have
Hindu origins. They depict scenes from Hindu epics. Like this one . . . Others show Buddhist imagery
As for Angkor Wat’s history ... It was mostly unknown to the Western world until the nineteenth
century. Then, a French traveler visited the temple complex and wrote about it. Since then, many
tourists have flocked to Angkor Wat.
W2 student: Have you ever been there, Professor? wi: Yes, I have. In fact, we’ve been looking at
some of the pictures that I took there. I went to Angkor Wat five years ago. The place was stunning. I
highly recommend you visit it if you can. There is literally nothing like it in the entire world. You
could spend days there and not get bored. Okay. Back to the lecture.
6. M Professor: Okay. We’re almost done with the semester.
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So, today, I want to talk about the future of science rather than its past. To begin with, I'd like to
describe the basics of nanotechnology. First off, nanotechnology involves mechanical creations that
are extremely small. I mean, they’re so small that you can’t see the devices with the naked eye.
Nanotechnology gets its name from the nanometer. That’s a unit of length. It’s one billionth of a
meter in length. Understand ...? Divide a meter into one billion parts. That’s how big, er, small, a
nanometer is.
What’s the purpose of nanotechnology? And why is it so important to science? Well, let me tell
you . . . It’s the future of science. The main purpose of nanotechnology is to create objects from the
molecular level up. By that, I mean that scientists and engineers want to build things by starting at the
molecular level. That, by the way, is as small as you can get. People hope to make extremely small
devices based on larger ones that exist today. Imagine, for instance, a computer microprocessor that’s
built with nanotechnology. It would be tiny but powerful.
Scientists would make objects like that with nanomaterials. One such nanomaterial is called fullerene.
It’s a form of carbon that’s shaped like a ball, other nanomaterials are metals with particular electric,
magnetic, and chemical properties.
People are actually already using nanotechnology to manufacture some things. But here’s what
scientists and engineers really want: to make nanotech machines that can operate independently.
These would be invaluable in the field of medicine. 24A small nanotech machine could live Inside a
sick person. It could regulate faulty body functions. It could administer medicine when and where
needed, w student: It sounds like something from science fiction. Where would these nanotech
devices get their power?
M: It won't be science fiction for much longer. It will be, uh, science fact. As for the power. . . Well,
scientists are still working on that. Nanotechnology is an emerging field right now. Perhaps we’ll use
the human body to power the devices. Or perhaps there will be some other source of power.
ACTUAL TEST 2
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. B 6. A 7. A
8. Sailing across the Pacific: 1, 2 Sailing across the Atlantic: 3, 4
9. D 10. B 11. A
12. Mollusks: 2, 4 Crustaceans: 1, 3
13. B 14. B 15. 1, 4 16. A
17. Fact: 1, 3, 4 Not a Fact: 2
18. B 19. D 20. D 21. A
22. C 23. A 24. D
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1. w student: Professor Laurent, may I have a word with you? It’s rather important.
M Professor: Oh, sure. I guess so. Um ... Do I know you? I don’t recognize you. You’re not in one of
my classes, are you? W: No, sir. I’m not. But I really want to be. You’re teaching French 3 this
semester, right?
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M: That’s correct.
W: Great. I absolutely have to take your class this semester.
I’m planning to go to France next year. Uh, I’m going to be an exchange student in Paris. But I need
to complete French 3.
Or I won't be allowed to go.
M: I see. That's no problem. Just sign up for one of my classes. I believe students can register for new
classes until next Tuesday.
w: Yes, sir. That’s right. But, um, there’s a problem. I tried to sign up for your 11 AM class. You
know, the one that meets on Tuesday and Thursday. But it’s totally full. I wasn’t allowed to enroll in
it. Is there any way I can get in that class? If so, that would be great.
M: Hmm . . . It’s full? Then there’s no way you can get in It. Sorry. The school doesn’t allow
language classes to have more than twenty students. 4However... You can sign up for my 8
AM class. It has several openings.
W: That’s no surprise.
M: Yeah, it is kind of early, isn’t it? But it sounds like it’s your only option.
2. m Professor: The American landmass ... uh, that includes North and South America . . . was one of
the last places on Earth that humans occupied. The traditional explanation Is that people went to the
Americas from Asia. They did that by crossing a land bridge. This bridge connected Russia and
Alaska. The land bridge existed because there was an Ice age. Basically, the Ice froze large amounts
of water. This made the sea levels lower. So some land connecting the two continents was exposed.
Look at this map of the Bering Sea . . . See how close Russia and Alaska are . . . Anyway, people
from Asia moved Into the Americas. Within a thousand years, they had occupied both continents.
That's what most people believe. It's what I believe, too.
But. . . Some think there might be another explanation. One alternative theory is that people sailed to
the Americas. Let me state that I oppose this theory. But I’ll explain it to you anyway . .. Some
experts claim that the first people in the Americas sailed across the Pacific Ocean. There are two
possible places of origin. One is northern Russia. Perhaps, they argue, people sailed or rowed across
the Bering Sea. They landed
and stayed close to the coast. Then, they slowly moved down the continent. The second possibility
they cite Is Polynesia. However, the eastern Polynesian Islands weren’t even occupied until more
modern times. This was long after the Americas were inhabited. So count Polynesia out.
Others claim that people migrated to America from Europe. But the evidence for this is weak, too. Let
me explain why . . . Between Europe and America are wide stretches of open, dangerous water. Plus,
13,000 years ago, no one In Europe had oceangoing ships. And think about this ... If people had
sailed from Europe, they would have settled on the coast. But archaeologists have found no coastal
settlements dating that far back. Naturally, people who believe in this theory claim that those ancient
settlements are now buried underwater. Personally, I say there’s no way the first people in America
came from Europe. Now, here’s another baseless theory for you .. .
3. M1 Professor: Can anyone tell me some common types of shellfish ... ? Tim, what do you say?
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M2 Student: Let me think . . . Clams, oysters, scallops, mussels ... Uh, lobsters? Crabs? Are they
considered shellfish?
M1: They sure are. Okay, class, Tim just listed some of the two main types of shellfish: mollusks and
crustaceans. Clams, oysters, scallops, and mussels are all mollusks. And lobsters, crabs, and shrimp
are common types of crustaceans. Open your books to page thirty-five, please. You can see several
pictures of shellfish on that page. See them ...? Okay, now, uh, what do they have in common ... ?
None has an internal skeleton. Instead, they have external skeletons. They’re called exoskeletons.
Basically, an exoskeleton is a hard outer shell. Another common characteristic is that most shellfish
live in salt water. A few, such as some mussels, live in fresh water though. Shellfish are also prime
sources of food. All over the world, people harvest shellfish and eat their soft internal parts. As for
shellfish, most of them eat plankton.
The similarities between mollusks and crustaceans end there. The differences ... Well, they have
different body shapes for one thing. A major subgroup of mollusks is the bivalves. Clams, oysters,
scallops, and mussels are all bivalves. They are typically round or oval in shape. They have two shell
halves. These shells can be opened with a hinge-like motion. The internal organs are inside the shell.
Bivalves often attach themselves to surfaces like the bottoms of ships. Others bury themselves in the
ocean floor. Some can swim. Others have foot-like appendages. So they can move on the ocean floor.
Crustaceans are quite different. They sort of look like Insects. The reason is that they have segmented
bodies. For instance, a lobster has a head, body, and tail. That’s similar to an insect. Most crustaceans
have many arms, just like insects. And they crawl on the ocean floor in shallow water.
4. M student: Good afternoon, Ms. Jacobs. Do you remember me? I’m Daniel Carter.
W Student Services Office Employee: Ah, hi, Daniel. Yes, I remember you. How was your trip?
M: I had an excellent time. London was great. I saw a lot of the city. And, of course, the conference
was wonderful. I got to present a paper there. It was a good experience overall.
W: That’s great. I’m glad you enjoyed yourself there. So, uh, what can I do for you today?
M: Well, I need to get reimbursed for the trip. The school was supposed to pay for everything. That
includes my airfare, hotel, and other expenses. But, uh, I wound up paying for the entire trip myself.
w: 16l’m sorry to hear that. That must have been expensive for you.
M: That’s one way of putting it. I maxed out all my credit cards. So, uh, what do I need to do? The
school will pay me back, right?
W: Of course. Don’t worry about that. You'll get your money. It just might take a while.
M: A while? Oh no. What exactly does that mean?
W: Okay, It’s not that serious. Don’t be alarmed. You have to fill out some forms first. And you need
to give me all your receipts. Once you do that, hmm .. . You'll get paid in about three days. That
should be all right, shouldn’t it?
5. W Professor: We can learn a lot about architecture from past cultures. So let’s talk about ancient
Rome for a bit. The, uh, the Romans took many architectural ideas from the Greeks and other
cultures. For instance, Roman columns were similar to Greek columns. However, the Romans were
also creators. They’re known for three major Innovations in architecture: the arch ... the vault. .. and
the dome. But, before we talk about them, we have to understand what made these innovations
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possible. Many Roman structures were made of a new building material: concrete. That’s right. The
Romans Invented concrete. That’s something the Greeks never had.
Before concrete, all stone structures were made of shaped stones or manmade bricks. But stones and
bricks had limitations. Rounded and curved structures were nearly impossible to make with them. But
concrete could do the job. It was more flexible than stone and bricks. Concrete, by the way, is a
mixture of various substances and water, which is added to give it an almost liquid form. The
concrete then hardens into a solid. If poured into wooden forms or molds, the concrete will harden
into those shapes.
M student: Excuse me for interrupting. But what was the Roman concrete made of?
W: All concrete has two parts. The first is a solid substance.
The second is a binding agent. The Romans used pieces of small rocks and old bricks as their solid
substance. They used lime and gypsum as the binding agent. They also used volcanic ash. The ash
had a high silica content. This made the concrete quite strong. Water was then added to the mixture in
the correct portions to make concrete.
The Romans learned that concrete added strength to their structures. With it, they could erect larger
and higher buildings. Concrete also let them make strong, rounded arches, vaults, and massive domes.
The Pantheon in Rome had the biggest dome in the Roman Empire. It’s still the largest unreinforced
dome in the world today. Imagine that... It was made more than 2,000 years ago. But it’s still
standing.
6. Professor In the United States, there are around 400 sites administered by the National Park
Service. Many are large, scenic parks such as Yellowstone and Yosemite. Others are military parks.
Uh, great battles, such as Gettysburg, took place at them. Still others are national memorials. These
are usually monuments made in honor of famous people or events. The Lincoln Memorial in
Washington, D.C. is one of them.
Now, I have a question for you . . . 24Why do we have these parks and monuments... ? Anyone …? w
student: | guess they help preserve our history.
M: You hit the nail on the head. Yes, many of these parks were established to do exactly that. They
remind people of great historical events and the people who shaped the nation’s history. Gettysburg is
one such place. In 1863, it was the site of a great battle. In fact, its result determined the fate of the
country.
Also, national parks help preserve nature. Many national parks contain some of the most beautiful
land in the country. Yellowstone and Yosemite have absolutely fabulous scenery.
So do the Grand Canyon and many of the other national parks all over the country.
There’s a second reason these parks and monuments exist. It is to provide places for people to enjoy
themselves and to relax. Every year, millions of tourists visit our national parks and monuments. The
Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia gets sixteen million visitors a year. That’s a lot
of people, huh ...? Yosemite receives more than three million visitors every year. About four and a
half million people go to see the Grand Canyon each year. And close to five million see the Lincoln
Memorial every year.
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Many national parks have camping facilities. Some have hiking trails. There are often places for
swimming, boating, and canoeing. Others, like the Blue Ridge Parkway, offer scenic driving routes
through mountains or other types of terrain.
Okay. Look up here. I’ve got a slideshow to show you featuring some national parks and monuments.
Let’s take a look . . .
MOCK TEST 1 – LISTENING

Answer keys
SECTION ONE: LISTENING COMPREHENSION
PART 1- Questions 1-8
1. (D) Read the directions.
Scripts
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When you get your test, please write your name at the top. Write your name in capital letters before
you do anything else. Be sure to read the directions carefully before you answer the questions. Make
sure you mark your answers on the answer sheet. If you don't have a pencil, let me know. When you
have finished, turn in your test and then you may go home.
2. (A) Refreshments will be served.

Scripts
Welcome to Philharmonic Hall. We are pleased to present Ms. Sue Kim playing a violin concerto.
The concert this evening will be preceded by a brief talk by Professor Robert Simon on the history of
the violin. Mr. Simon has lectured on the violin all around the world. Following the performance, we
will all go to the lobby to enjoy refreshments. Now, here is our director, who will introduce Professor
Simon.
3. (C) Students.
Scripts
Welcome to Introduction to Economics. The textbook for this course, Economics for the New
Millennium, is available at the university bookstore. The price is a bit steep, but I think you will find
it is well worth it. Please bring your books to the next class. There will be two exams—a midterm and
a final—in addition to which you will write several short research papers.
4. (A) Store employees.

Scripts
All of you need to be aware of our return policy. Please don't accept any returns from customers
without a dated receipt. Also make sure all returned items are in good condition before accepting
them. Check the items carefully as we have had problems in the past with customers returning
damaged goods. Remember we issue store credit, not cash, for returns. If you receive complaints
about this, please let me know.
5. (B) At a grocery store.

Scripts
We are having a sale on specialty coffee. Today only you can get two pounds of coffee for the price
of one. All of our South American and Central American blends are on sale. Our coffee is available
whole bean or ground. Coffee is located on aisle five next to the produce section. There is a limit of
four pounds per customer.
6. (B) At the airport.

Scripts
Good morning, passengers. This is the green line train to the airport. Please remember that the
specially marked seats next to the doors are reserved for physically challenged passengers. Smoking,
eating, and drinking are not allowed. Next stop, Central Square. Transfer there to the blue line for all
uptown destinations.
7. (D) Traveling.
Scripts
I am pleased to introduce Mr. Lee Kim, author of Amazon Adventure. Mr. Kim, a retired lawyer,
amateur photographer, and now a writer, spent the last year traveling by canoe down the Amazon
River. He will discuss his travels in the Amazon region on which he based his book, and show some
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of the photographs he took during his trip. He's sure to have some amazing stories, so hold on to your
seats.
8. (A) Office expenses.

Scripts
Thank you all for taking the time to attend this meeting. I'd like to keep it brief, so let me get straight
to the point. Staff members have been making unauthorized charges to the office expense account for
things like lunches and taxi rides that are not related to your jobs. As a result of this, in the future, all
charges to the office expense account must be approved by me ahead of time.
PART 2 - Questions 9-20

Questions 9 to 12. Listen to part of a conversation between two friends.
9. (B) History of clocks

10. (C) The pocket watch
11. (A) The size of the watch
12. (D) To encourage the woman to explain about the sundial
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Questions 13 to 16. Listen to part of a conversation between a student and a librarian.
13. (C) To ask about the fine for a book he hasn't returned
14. (D) To assure the man that it is not a big problem
15. (A) Over 3 months
16. (D) He thinks that the fine is lower than he thought.
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Questions 17 to 20. Listen to part of a conversation between a student and a librarian.
17. (A) He needs a book for his English class.
18. (B) Turn left, walk to the end and take the lift to B1
19. (D) He will go to the cafeteria.
20. (A) Students do not usually buy text books this late in the semester.
Scripts:
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PART 3 - Questions 21-35. Listen to part of a discussion in a biology class.
21. (D) Whales saving energy
22. (A) To help support the theory of whales saving energy
23. (B) They want to find more food in the warmer waters.
24. (C) The whales have no problem finding their way in the ocean.
25. (C) He believes that there is some truth to it.
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Questions 26 to 30. Listen to part of a lecture in a science class.
26. (B) The causes of global warming
27. (C) Different gases
28. (D) To illustrate what the gases are doing to the atmosphere
29. (D) The whole world will be flooded.
30. (B) They have shiny windows that reflect heat.
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Questions 31 to 35. Listen to part of a lecture in a business class.
31. (B) The importance of customer service

32. (A) Better offers from competition
33. (B) Higher profits
34. (D) To check the students' understanding
35. (C) Old customers are more valuable than new customers.
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MOCK TEST 2 – LISTENING
Answer keys:
SECTION ONE: LISTENING COMPREHENSION
PART 1- Questions 1-8. The correct answer is A. Breakfast. Now, let’s begin with the first question.
1. (B) A food delivery service.
Scripts
You’re hungry, but you don’t feel like going out. Unfortunately, your favorite restaurant doesn’t
deliver. Don’t worry, just call Waiters on Wheels, and we’ll bring your favorite food directly to your
house or apartment. We serve all sections of town, and we’ll go to any restaurant you like, all for a
very reasonable delivery fee. We’ll wrap your food in our special thermal envelopes to make sure it
arrives warm.
2. (D) 18 inches.
Scripts
Good afternoon, this is Eliza Hinson, your WBOM weather forecaster. If you were listening to the
weather last night, you heard us predict that we might get an inch or two of snow today. Boy, were
we wrong! Instead, we got a major winter storm. In most parts of the city, there’s over ten inches of
snow right now, and there will probably be 18 inches before this storm clears out tomorrow morning.
3. (C) Derrick Wheeler's last day of work.

Scripts
Now, before we close the meeting, I’d like to take this opportunity to say goodbye and good luck to
Derrick Wheeler. Today is Derrick’s last day at Fairfield Communications. As everyone who has
talked to Derrick knows, he comes from Australia. However, you may not know that he attended
university in Ireland and the U.K. before moving to the U.S. about 20 years ago.
4. (B) The indoor swimming pool.

Scripts
Attention, all members and guests of Crystal Springs Athletic Club. The management regrets to
announce that the indoor swimming pool will be closed for two weeks for repair, cleaning, and
painting. All other facilities at the club—the outdoor pool, the workout room, the tennis and squash
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courts, the snack bar—will remain open. The management of Crystal Springs is sorry for any
inconvenience this may cause you.
5. (D) Friday.
Scripts
Hello, this is Lawrence Talbot of Talbot Commercial Insurance Associates. I will be visiting out-of-
town clients on Wednesday and Thursday, and will not be back in my office until Friday. I will be
checking my voice mail as often as possible. In case of an emergency, call my assistant at (303) 555-
1451, and she can reach me on my cell phone. Thanks!
6. (B) Move the car.

Scripts
Attention Value Village Shoppers. There is a white Honda Civic, license plate number MBJ903,
parked in the fire lane by the front entrance to the store. The owner of this vehicle
must move it immediately or it will be ticketed and towed to the police lot.
7. (A) A softball game.

Scripts
The annual Southwest Dynamics company picnic will be held this Saturday, July 27, from 1 to 4 at
Pineview Park. We have all the volunteers we need to cook on the grills, but we could still use some
people to clean up afterwards. After the picnic, our company softball team will play the team from
Quinn Industries. Come and cheer the team on!
8. (B) Giving away free books.

Scripts
This afternoon at Appleton’s bookstore, author Jonathan Angstrom will be signing books and reading
from his new book, Ladders to the Moon. He’ll also be available to answer your questions. This is
Mr. Angstrom’s first fantasy novel. He’s best known for writing mystery stories and nonfiction
essays. Appleton’s bookstore will be offering a special discount on Jonathan Angstom’s Ladders to
the Moon.
Questions 9 to 12. Listen as a student consults with her professor. The conversation is about an
assignment.
9. (A) To ask about an assignment

10. (C) She thinks he told the students to write an article.
11. (D) To read three articles
12. (D) The names of three articles the students were supposed to read
Scripts
Excuse me, Professor Walker.
Oh, hi, Jean, come on in. You have a question for me?
Yes, I do.
Well, what's your question?
My question, uh ... it's about the ... uh ... writing assignment.
The writing assignment?
Yes, the writing assignment for your class.
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You think there's a writing assignment for my class?
No, really. You talked about it in class yesterday.
No, I didn't. There isn't a writing assignment in that class, so I'm sure I didn't talk about any writing
assignment yesterday in class.
No, really, Professor Walker. You did talk about a writing assignment. Or, at least I thought you did.
You talked about an article. You said we are supposed to write an article.
Oh, okay. Now I see what the problem is. Yesterday in class, I did talk about an article.
See, I thought you did ....
Yes, but I didn't say you have to write an article.
You didn't?
No, I talked about some articles you were supposed to read.
We're supposed to read an article, and not write one?
You're supposed to read three articles. I wrote the names of the articles on the board yesterday.
Yes, I wrote down the names of the articles. I thought we were supposed to write an article like those
three articles.
No, you're just supposed to read the articles.
That's a much easier assignment.
Yes, it is.
Thank you for your help, Professor Walker.
You're quite welcome.
Questions 13 to 16. Listen to a conversation between a teacher and a student.
13. (D) He is having trouble with his schoolwork.

14. (C) To suggest the boy study on the bus
15. (D) Do schoolwork on the bus
16. (A) Mr. Keller
Scripts
B Mrs. Keller, can I talk to you for a minute?
T Sure, Ron. What can I do for you?
B I have been having a lot of trouble keeping up with all of my work lately. I think it is because of
how much time I spend playing baseball. The team is about to be in the state championships, and the
coach is making us practice extra.
T I have heard you guys are doing great, but you still need to keep up with your schoolwork. Have
you talked to Coach McMahon about it yet?
B No, I haven't. I wanted to ask you before I talked to him.
T Well, I think it is important to talk to your coach about getting your homework done. When I was
in school, I was a real ly good swimmer. I used to do all of my homework on the bus to swim meets.
B That is a great idea. We have a long bus trip on Friday. Maybe I can get some work done on the
trip. Thanks again, Mrs. Keller.
T No problem. I am looking forward to your game on Saturday. Mr. Keller and I are going to drive
down
and watch it.
B Really?! That is going to be a very long drive.
T I know. But we both love baseball and it has been a long time since our school was in the
championship game. I am very excited for you guys.
Questions 17 to 20. Listen to part of a conversation in a lab.
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17. (B) To ask about how he can learn computers
18. (A) The lab assistant is a student in the school.
19. (C) Complete strangers might not be good teachers.
20. (A) To suggest another way to help the man
Scripts
M: Excuse me. Do you offer any computing classes in this lab?
W: I'm sorry. We don't have actual classes to teach computers to students, but perhaps I can help you.
Are you new to computers?
M: Yes. It's really hard telling someone this, but I've never used a computer in my life.
W: That's alright. There are many people that are new to computers. But if you're uncomfortable
learning from courses, then you might want to try learning it by yourself. Our computer labs have
very easy instructions on the bulletin boards. It is easy enough for beginners to try for themselves.
Also, there is a computer assistant that works part-time in there. He can help you if you have any
problems. He's a student here and you might even know him.
M: I was hoping that I could learn from a stranger. I feel that I won't be shy to ask questions to
strangers.
W: I don't know about that. The assistants know how to teach beginners because they know what they
are talking about, but I'm not so sure with complete strangers.
M: I guess you have a point. Is there any other way that I might be able to learn computers easily?
W: There are so many ways. Oh, I just remembered something. I bought my dad this book about
using computers for beginners. You see, he's a beginner in computers, just like you, and he said that
the book was very helpful. I'm not sure if they still sell it in the bookstore. Maybe the book will help
you out, too. So, what would you like to do? Do you want the assistant's contact?
M: Perhaps I'd better get that too. Thank you. You've been so much help.

Questions 21 to 25. Listen to the talk about Rock and Roll changes.
21. (C) John Lennon

22. (B) He had a wilder style.
23. (A) It produced a rich and full sound.
24. (D) Politics
25. (D) Many things have changed rock and roll music.
Scripts
Since the time it first became popular in the 19 50s, rock and roll has changed in many ways. In those
early days, some changes exploded the popularity of rock music. Elvis Presley, Phil Spector, and Bob
Dylan are three examples of people who aided in the transformation and explosion of rock.
Elvis Presley changed the way rock and roll was performed. Prior to Presley, artists were more
conservative and restrained. However, Presley used his good looks, wild clothes, and hip-shaking
moves to attract fans. By doing so, he gave new importance to how rock and roll was performed.
Phil Spector was a music producer who changed the sound of rock music. In the 1960s, he developed
the "Wall of Sound." This is actually a recording technique. It creates an echoing roar by using many
instruments and maximum volume. It gave rock music a rich and full sound, similar to an orchestra.
Then, Bob Dylan changed the way people thought about lyrics. His lyrics were often serious and
political. This appealed to the youth of the 1960s. Bob Dylan soon had a huge following in both the
US and England. Other bands, eager for the same success, followed Dylan's example of song writing.
Questions 26 to 30. Listen to the talk about groups of animals.
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26. (D) a bird
27. (C) Babies drink their mothers' milk.
28. (C) different animals eat different parts of plants
29. (C) they can see animals from high up.
30. (A) The different types of animals
Scripts
One way to learn about the millions of animals in the world is to put them in groups. By looking at
animals in groups, we can see interesting points that are the same or are different about animals. In
this way, we can say that some animals belong to certain groups.
People belong to a group that includes dogs, bears, horses, and monkeys. Animals in this group all
have hair. Babies come out of their mothers, not out of eggs. And babies in this group of animals
drink milk from their mother. Birds are another group of animals. Not all birds can fly, but all birds
lay eggs. Baby birds come out of eggs, and their mothers give them food and care for them.
Some animals eat plants, some eat other animals, and some eat both. Many that eat plants eat only
one kind of plant, or one part of a plant. In this way, different kinds of plant-eating animals can live
together in the same place and have enough food.
Animals come in all different shapes, sizes, and colors. Their bodies help them get food and keep
them safe from other animals that want to eat them. Many birds have very good eyes. When they are
flying, they can see fish in the water and small animals on the ground. Dogs have great noses and
ears. They can smell and hear things that are far away. Bears are very strong. They can kill fish and
other animals with their arms. Small animals have ways to protect themselves from bigger ones. Their
bodies, for example, might be the same color as the ground around them. This makes them hard to
see. Also, some animals can make their bodies look bigger and stronger than they really are. Then
other animals do not want to eat them.
Questions 31 to 35. Listen to part of a lecture in a literature class. The speaker is talking about
the writer Jack London
31. (C) It influenced aspects of his writing.
32. (A) London wanted to learn from other writers.
33. (C) He worked hard to achieve success.
34. (C) Much of London’s work is not very good.
35. (B) How London’s life influenced his work
Scripts
OK. London was born in San Francisco in 1876. In fact, he never knew his real father, who had left
his mother before Jack was born. Biographers have suggested that the anxiety London felt at not
knowing the identity of his real father is clearly shown in the themes of many of his books - which
often deal with the struggle for survival and the harshness of the natural and human world. So, I think
it's true that we get a feel in his stories that London is often trying to make sense of the difficult
events of his childhood.
As a young man, Jack worked at various jobs – some menial and dangerous, and often adventurous.
London's learning was gained largely outside of institutions. In other words, he learned mainly from
experience, but was determined to improve himself and enrolled as a student at the University of
California. However, he dropped out after one semester due to a lack of money, and perhaps
disillusionment with university life. Any of you feel that way?
Of course, it's true that he was always a keen reader and studied the works of other writers in order to
learn to become a writer himself. I think we can say that he consciously chose the life of a writer in
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order to escape the unpleasant prospect of manual work. The adventurous life he led provided him
with a great deal of material from which to
create imaginative literature. Take, for example, one of his first published stories, Story of a Typhoon
off the Coast of Japan, which was taken directly from his experience as a sailor in the Pacific when
he was just 17. It is clear in this story, as in so many others of London's, that we the readers feel the
directness of his writing and this, I think we can say, is because he wrote about what he knew and
experienced so deeply.
Now at first, his submissions to publishers met with very little success. However, he was very
determined - and he forced himself to write one thousand words per day. This disciplined approach to
writing eventually paid off, and he gained international fame, with a large output of writing.
In total, he published over 150 stories, 18 novels, and seven books of nonfiction. And many of them
were translated into different languages. His novel The Call of the Wild was the one that brought him
lasting fame, and many of his short stories are considered classics. It's true to say, though, I think we
can admit ... that not all his works are especially good literature. He often wrote carelessly ... and
there's a considerable part of his output which, I think it is fair to say, is uninspired and uninteresting
to the modern reader.
READING ANSWER KEYS
1. QUESTIONS ABOUT VOCABULARY FROM CONTEXT

Example: 1D 2A
PRACTICE EXERCISES
Questions 1-2: 1B 2C
Questions 3-4: 3B 4D
Questions 5-10: 5B 6C 7D 8A 9B 10D
2. QUESTIONS ABOUT REFERENTS

Example: 1 D 2C
PRACTICE EXERCISES
Questions 1-3: 1A 2B 3A
Questions 4-8: 4B 5B 6C 7C 8B
Questions 9-12: 9A 10B 11A 12C
3. QUESTIONS ABOUT FACTUAL INFORMATION

Example: 1D
PRACTICE EXERCISES
Questions 1-7: 1D 2D 3A 4B 5C 6A 7B
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Questions 8-14: 8B 9A 10D 11D 12A 13D 14C
4. QUESTIONS ABOUT NEGATIVE FACTS

Example: 1B 2A
PRACTICE EXERCISES
Questions 1-4: 1B 2D 3A 4D
Questions 5-9: 5D 6B 7A 8C 9D
5. QUESTIONS ABOUT SIMPLIFYING MEANINGS OF SENTENCES

Example: 1B 2D
PRACTICE EXERCISES
Questions 1-2: 1B 2A
Questions 3-4: 3B 4C
Questions 5-6: 5D 6C
Questions 7-10: 7C 8A 9D 10B
6. QUESTIONS ABOUT INSERTING SENTENCES

Example: 1C 2D
PRACTICE EXERCISES
Questions 1-2: 1D 2C
Questions 3-4: 3D 4A
Questions 5-7: 5C 6B 7B
7. QUESTIONS ABOUT INFERENCES
Example: 1C
PRACTICE EXERCISES
Questions 1-3: 1A 2B 3C
Questions 4-6: 4D 5A 6C
Questions 7-9: 7A 8C 9D
8. QUESTIONS ABOUT RHETORICAL PURPOSE

Example: 1B
PRACTICE EXERCISES
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Questions 1-4: 1A 2C 3D 4D
Questions 5-8: 5B 6C 7D 8A
Questions 9-12: 9B 10D 11A 12D
PRACTICE 1
Questions 1-10: 1D 2A 3B 4B 5C 6A 7B 8D 9D 10B
Questions 11-20: 11A 12B 13C 14C 15A 16D 17B 18C 19C 20D
Questions 21-30: 21A 22D 23B 24D 25A 26C 27C 28A 29B 30B
Questions 31-40: 31A 32B 33C 34D 35C 36D 37B 38A 39A 40D
PRACTICE 2
Questions 1-10: 1B 2C 3D 4A 5B 6D 7B 8C 9A 10C
Questions 11-20: 11D 12A 13C 14B 15C 16B 17A 18D 19C 20C
Questions 21-30: 21B 22D 23B 24B 25D 26C 27B 28C 29A 30B
Questions 31-40: 31B 32B 33C 34D 35C 36A 37A 38B 39C 40C
PRACTICE 3
Questions 1-10: 1C 2D 3A 4B 5D 6C 7B 8B 9D 10C
Questions 11-20: 11B 12B 13C 14C 15D 16C 17A 18B 19B 20D
Questions 21-30: 21C 22B 23C 24A 25C 26D 27B 28B 29D 30B
Questions 31-40: 31C 32B 33C 34A 35B 36C 37D 38D 39B 40A
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TÀI LIỆU ÔN THI B1 – KEYS

LISTENING ANSWER KEYS

2. [M-Am] There's still no sign of it. It should be here by now.

5. [F-Am] How did the visit to the supplier go?

V. TIMES, REASONS & FEELINGS

5. [F-Au] I just got an e-mail from Julia.

VI. Requests/Offers, Advice, and Opinions

5. [F-Am] That was a good presentation, don't you think?

MORE PRACTICE – CONVERSATION

4. [M-Cn) Hello, ma'am. How can I help you?

Questions about the Topics _ Track 56

2. [F-Au] How's your steak?

5. [M-Am) Are you going to Tim's on Saturday night?

Questions about Activities _ Track 57

2. [M·Am] Here we are. 30 Harvard Square. That'll be $12.50, please.

Questions about the Location _ Track 58

3. (M-Am] Are you going out?

4. (M-Br) How's the new job? Are you enjoying it?

2. [M-Cn] I don't think this cell phone is working properly.

3. [M-Au] When does the lecture on Telephone Sales begin?

4. [M-Am] When are you going to sign the Franklin contract?

5. [F-Au] Say, Tony. Have you lost weight?

Questions about Reasons _ Track 62

3. [F-Br] Why are we meeting on Friday and not today, as we planned?

6. [F-Am] Hello? Barbara Reddich speaking.

Questions about Plans _ Track 63

Questions about Offers and Requests _Track 64

3. [F-Au] Hello, Noreen. How can I help you?

5. Man: Excuse me. Are you using this?

6. [F-Cn] We've been good customers of yours for a year now.

Questions about Suggestions and Advice _ Track 65

Questions about Opinions _ Track 66

Questions about the Topic _ Track 81

Questions about the Location _ Track 83

Questions about the Purpose _ Track 84

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS

3. News, Weather Bulletins and Public Service Announcements

2. A. A spilled load of tomatoes

3. A. To inform citizens about a community service

LISTENING PART 2 & 3

MINI TEST 2: LECTURE

MINI TEST 4 – LECTURE

QUESITON TYPE 5: UNDERSTANDING THE SPEAKER’S ATTITUDE

MINI TEST 2: LECTURE

MINI TEST 3 – CONVERSATION

MOCK TEST 1 – LISTENING

2. (A) Refreshments will be served.

4. (A) Store employees.

5. (B) At a grocery store.

6. (B) At the airport.

8. (A) Office expenses.

PART 2 - Questions 9-20

9. (B) History of clocks

31. (B) The importance of customer service

3. (C) Derrick Wheeler's last day of work.

4. (B) The indoor swimming pool.

6. (B) Move the car.

7. (A) A softball game.

8. (B) Giving away free books.

PART 2 - Questions 9-20

9. (A) To ask about an assignment

Questions 13 to 16. Listen to a conversation between a teacher and a student.