PART 4: TALKS

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

STRATEGY OVERVIEW

LAMGUAGE STRATEGIES

In this chapter, you will learn how certain words will help you identify the purpose of
a question. These are the purposes you will learn about.
• identifying the sequence
• identifying the audience
• identifying a location

• identifying the topic

• identifying a request

The words you will learn in this chapter will help you develop strategies to choose the
correct answer. In addition, many of the strategies you learned in Part 3 will also help
you to answer Part 4 questions.

TEST STRATEGIES

In Part 4, like in Parts 1,2, and 3, some answer choices are designed to trick you. They
are written to seem like the correct answer. You must learn to recognize the w ay the
answer choices may seem correct:

• Some choices have words that sound similar to the correct answer.
• Some choices use words related to the correct answer.

• Some choices use words like the correct answer, but with a different meaning.
• Some choices have words used in a different context.
• Some choices have incorrect details.

• Some choices make incorrect inferences.

• Some choices repeat words used in the conversation.

Look at these examples:

Example 1

You will hear:

"Bilbo's Department Store has openings for cashiers, management
trainees, and buyer's assistants. Call 555-2121 to apply or send
your resume to 152 South State Street."

For one of the three questions, you might hear:

Who is this advertisement for?

(A) Job seekers (correct answer)
(B) Shoppers (incorrect inference)
(C) Train passengers (word used with a different meaning)
(D) Employers (word related to correct answer)

Example 2

You will hear:

"Next Tuesday is Library Forgiveness Day. All overdue books and
late fines are forgiven. Return your overdue books to the library
on Tuesday and you won't be charged a late fine."

For one of the three questions, you might hear:

What are library users asked to do next Tuesday?

(A) Pay a fine (incorrect detail)
(B) Return overdue books (correct answer)
(C) Give new books to the library (sounds like correct answer)
(D) Charge their fines to their (incorrect detail)
credit card

Example 3

You will hear:

"Overall ridership on city bus routes have remained the same this
year, but there have been changes on specific routes. For example,
from January to December, there was a decline in riders on both
Routes 1 and 4, while the number of riders on Route 2 increased
dramatically. There was not much change on Route 3."

For one of the three questions, you might hear:

 your resume to 15Z bourn state street.'

For one of the three questions, you might hear:

Who is this advertisement for?

(A) Job seekers (correct answer)
(B) Shoppers (incorrect inference)
(C) Train passengers (word used with a different meaning)
(D) Employers (word related to correct answer)

Example 2

You will hear:

"Next Tuesday is Library Forgiveness Day. All overdue books and
late fines are forgiven. Return your overdue books to the library
on Tuesday and you won't be charged a late fine."

For one of the three questions, you might hear:

What are library users asked to do next Tuesday?

(A) Pay a fine (incorrect detail)
(B) Return overdue books (correct answer)
(C) Give new books to the library (sounds like correct answer)
(D) Charge their fines to their (incorrect detail)
credit card

Example 3

You will hear:

"Overall ridership on city bus routes have remained the same this
year, but there have been changes on specific routes. For example,
from January to December, there was a decline in riders on both
Routes 1 and 4, while the number of riders on Route 2 increased
dramatically. There was not much change on Route 3."

For one of the three questions, you might hear:

Number of Riders

January
December
0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000

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Look at the graphic. Which bus route does the chart refer to?
(A) Route 1 (mentioned in the conversation but not described by chart)
(B) Route 2 (correct answer)
(C) Route 3 (mentioned in the conversation but not described by chart)
(D) Route 4 (mentioned in the conversation but not described by chart)
IDENTIFYING THE SEQUENCE

You will read questions that ask about sequence. A sequence is the order in which
events occur: First, one thing happens. Then, something else happens. Finally, another
thing happens.
Look for these words in a question that asks about sequence:

when
before
after
first
last
next

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Read the questions and the answer choices quickly before you listen to the talk.
When you listen to the talk, listen for answers to the questions about sequence.

Example
We have arrived at our final destination. Please wait for the plane to come to a complete
stop and the doors to open before leaving your seat. On entering the airport, you will
go through Immigration. Please have your passport ready to show to the Immigration
officer.

When can you leave your seat? ^3^ OD C£) CjD

(A) After the doors are opened
(B) After you complete some forms
(C) After your passport is ready
(D) After you enter the airport
The correct answer is (A). Choice (B) tries to confuse you by repeating the word complete
in a different context. Choices (C) and (D) repeat details of the talk that are not related to
the question.
 Practice: Identifying the Sequence

0 d ir e c t io n s : Listen to the talk and then choose the statement that best answers the
question.

1. What will the speaker do next? (T ) (jT) (c) (T)

(A) Make another phone call
(B) Read some documents
(C) Pick up the briefcase
(D) Go to a meeting

2. What will happen after the concert? (T ) (jT) <£> (T)

(A) Refreshments will be served.
(B) A professor will give a talk.
(C) The director will introduce someone.
(D) People will discuss their hobbies.

3. What should you do when entering the building? Ca) GD (P) (j D

(A) Read the signs
(B) Get a pass
(C) Go immediately to your destination
(D) Contact your company

4. What should you do before you pay? <T) (jT) (T) (TT)
(A) Check the size of your items
(B) Write a check
(C) Show your receipt
(D) Talk to a guard

5. Which show will be first? (X) OD (£ ) CD

(A) The stock market report
(B) The weather report
(C) The news
(D) The interview
Agenda
Monthly S taff Meeting

1. Marketing report.....................................................

2. Budget report...........................................................

3. Professional development...................................... Oscar Wilson

4. Conference plans...................................................... Tiffany Armand

Look at the graphic. Who gave the first presentation

at the meeting? ©
(A) Miranda Green
(B) Simon Lopez
(C) Oscar Wilson
(D) Tiffany Armand
IDENTIFYING THE AUDIENCE

You will read questions that ask about audience. The audience is the person or persons
listening to the talk.
Look foi these words in a question that asks about audience:

who
directed to
talking to

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Read the questions and the answer choices quickly before you listen to the talk.
When you listen to the talk, listen for answers to the questions about audience.

Example
Good service is the basis of good business and will earn you good tips. Make sure the
food you serve is prepared just as the customer requested it. Keep water glasses filled
and remove dirty dishes as soon as the customer has finished eating.

Who is this talk directed to? ( a) GD C£) Cj E)

(A) Restaurant customers
(B) Waiters
(C) Business owners
(D) Dishwashers
The correct answer is (B). Choice (A) repeats a detail of the talk that is not related to the
answer. Choices (C) and (D) make incorrect inferences about details of the talk.
Practice: Identifying the Audience

d ir e c t io n s : Listen to the talk and then choose the statement that best answers the
question.

1. Who is this talk directed to? ^

(A ) Bookstore owners
(B) Professors
(C) Students
(D) Economists

2. Who is the speaker talking to? ® ^

(A ) Store employees
(B) Customers
(C) Police officers
(D) Bank tellers

3. Who is this message for? ® ® ^

(A ) Ambulance drivers
(B) Patients
(C) Medical advisors
(D) Office workers

4. Who is the speaker talking to?

(A ) Airline pilots
(B) Flight attendants
(C) Airplane passengers
(D) People with small children

5. Who is this talk directed to? ® <^ > ^

(A) Radio station employees
(B) Public servants
(C) Government officials
(D) All city residents

6. Who would call this telephone number? ® ^

(A) People who want information about entertainment
(B) People who want to hear a weather report
(C) People who need jobs
(D) People who need bus and train schedules
 IDENTIFYING A LOCATION

You will read questions that ask about location. A location is the place where an
announcement is made.
Look for this word in a question that asks about a location:

where

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Read the questions and the answer choices quickly before you listen to the talk.
When you listen to the talk, listen for answers to the questions about location.

Example
Thank you for calling Island Travel. If you'd like to book a place on our Hawaii tour,
press 1. To make hotel or airplane reservations, press 2.

Where would you hear this message?

(A) At a bookstore
(B) At a hotel
(C) On an airplane
(D) At a travel agency
The correct answer is (D). Choice (A) uses the word book with a different meaning.
Choices (B) and (C) repeat details of the message that are not related to the correct
answer.

Practice: Identifying a Location

(J) d ir e c t io n s : Listen to the talk and then choose the statement that best answers the
question.

1. Where would you hear this announcement? ® GD ®

(A) At a coffee shop
(B) At a grocery store
(C) At an airport
(D) At a factory
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Read the questions and the answer choices quickly before you listen to the talk.
When you listen to the talk, listen for answers to the questions about location.

Example

Thank you for calling Island Travel. If you'd like to book a place on our Hawaii tour,
press 1. To make hotel or airplane reservations, press 2.

Where would you hear this message? (X ) (T) (T )

(A) At a bookstore
(B) At a hotel
(C) On an airplane
(D) At a travel agency

The correct answer is (D). Choice (A) uses the word book with a different meaning.
Choices (B) and (C) repeat details of the message that are not related to the correct
answer.

Practice: Identifying a Location

< J ) d ir e c t io n s : Listen to the talk and then choose the statement that best answers the
question.

Where would you hear this announcement? (a ) CiD <3D (jl)

(A) At a coffee shop
(B) At a grocery store
(C) At an airport
(D) At a factory

2. Where is this announcement being made? Ca ) CD CF) CF)

(A) On a subway
(B) At the airport
(C) On a bus
(D) In a taxi

0 LISTENING COMPREHENSION
3. Look at the graphic. Where will the listeners have lunch? Ci) Cj D C<D CjD
(A) In the wildflower meadow
(B) On the bridge
(C) In the oak woods
(D) At the visitor's center

4. Where is Martha going? CD Cjl) CD (jD

(A) To the park
(B) To the gym
(C) Home
(D) To a restaurant

Where would you hear this announcement?

(A) On an elevator
(B) At a theater
(C) In a store
(D) On a bus

Where can this talk be heard? GD (£ ) Cel)

(A) In a restaurant
(B) In a private home
(C) At a museum
(D) At a university
IDENTIFYING THE TOPIC

You will read questions that ask about topics. A topic is the main subject of the talk.
Look for these words in a question that asks about the topic:

topic
purpose
about
talk about
discussing
kind
why

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Read the questions and the answer choices quickly before you listen to the talk.
When you listen to the talk, listen for answers to the questions about the topic.

Example
Umbrella sales are sure to go up with all this rain we've been having. Rain continues all
week. Saturday will be cloudy and breezy, and the rain returns on Sunday. This is the
time to invest in an umbrella company!

What is this announcement about? C£) OD C<D CD

(A) A sale on umbrellas
(B) The weather
(C) Train schedules
(D) Stock market investments
The correct answer is (B). Choices (A) and (D) try to confuse you by repeating details
that are not related to the question. Choice (C) uses the similar-sounding word train
for rain.
 Practice: Identifying the Topic

0 d ir e c t io n s : Listen to the talk and then choose the statement that best answers the
question.

1. What is the purpose of the talk? CD CD CD CD

(A) To tell a story
(B) To advertise a book
(C) To discuss photographs
(D) To introduce a speaker

2. What is the topic of the meeting? CD CD CD CD

(A) Office expenses
(B) Going out for lunch
(C) Riding in taxis
(D) Changes in the office

3. What is the purpose of this announcement? CD CD CD CD

(A) To give the weather report
(B) To talk about traffic problems
(C) To announce that schools are closed
(D) To report the news
Sales

SO $40,000 $80,000 $1,20,000

4. Look at the graphic. Which product does the speaker want

to talk about? CD CD CD CD
(A) Loafers
(B) Boots
(C) Tennis shoes
(D) Sandals

5. Why did the speaker make the call? CD CD CD <JL>

(A) To make an appointment
(B) To cancel an appointment
(C) To confirm an appointment
(D) To reschedule an appointment
 What is the purpose of the talk?
(A) To tell a story
(B) To advertise a book
(C) To discuss photographs
(D) To introduce a speaker

What is the topic of the meeting? CD CD CD CD

(A) Office expenses
(B) Going out for lunch
(C) Riding in taxis
(D) Changes in the office

What is the purpose of this announcement? CD CD CD CD

(A) To give the weather report
(B) To talk about traffic problems
(C) To announce that schools are closed
(D) To report the news
Sales

Look at the graphic. Which product does the speaker want

to talk about? CD CD CD CjD
(A) Loafers
(B) Boots
(C) Tennis shoes
(D) Sandals

Why did the speaker make the call? CD CD CD CD

(A) To make an appointment
(B) To cancel an appointment
(C) To confirm an appointment
(D) To reschedule an appointment

i. What is this announcement about? CD CD CD CD

(A) Weather
(B) Vacations
(C) Books
(D) Mail
IDENTIFYING A REQUEST

You will read questions that ask about requests. A request is what the speaker wants the
audience to do.
Look for these words in a question that asks about a request:

request
ask
how can

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Read the questions and the answer choices quickly before you listen to the talk.
When you listen to the talk, listen for answers to the questions about the request.

Example
The ABC Supermarket has openings for managers. Interested applicants should apply
in person at 24 Riverdale Avenue on Saturday at 9:00 a .m . Bring three copies of your
resume. Phone calls will not be accepted.

How can you apply for this job? C£) (IT) (F ) CiD
(A) Call the supermarket
(B) Send in a r£sum£
(C) Go to 24 Riverdale Avenue
(D) Fill out an application
The correct answer is (C). Choices (A) and (B) repeat details of the announcement that
are not correct. Choice (D) tries to confuse you by using the similar-sounding and
related word application for applicant.

Practice: Identifying a Request

0 d ir e c t io n s : Listen to the talk and then choose the statement that best answers the
question.

1. What are passengers asked to do? <2) GD ©

(A) Stand up
(B) Stay seated
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 ask
how can

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Read the questions and the answer choices quickly before you listen to the talk.
When you listen to the talk, listen for answers to the questions about the request.

Example
The ABC Supermarket has openings for managers. Interested applicants should apply
in person at 24 Riverdale Avenue on Saturday at 9:00 a .m . Bring three copies of your
r£sum£. Phone calls will not be accepted.

How can you apply for this job? CD CD CD CD

(A) Call the supermarket
(B) Send in a r6sum£
(C) Go to 24 Riverdale Avenue
(D) Fill out an application
The correct answer is (C). Choices (A) and (B) repeat details of the announcement that
are not correct. Choice (D) tries to confuse you by using the similar-sounding and
related word application for applicant.

Practice: Identifying a Request

^ d ir e c t io n s : Listen to the talk and then choose the statement that best answers the
question.

1. What are passengers asked to do? CD CD CD CD

(A) Stand up
(B) Stay seated
(C) Make a complete stop
(D) Remain on the train

LISTENING COMPREHENSION
 2. What are the members of the audience asked to do? CD CD CD CD
(A) Record the show
(B) Take pictures of the actors
(C) Turn off their cell phones
(D) Wait in the lobby

3. How can you make an appointment with Mr. Schwartz? CD CD CD CD

(A) Wait for the beep
(B) Return the call
(C) Press 1
(D) Send an e-mail message

4. What are the passengers asked to do? CD CD CD CD

(A) Stand in line
(B) Pay by check
(C) Show their passports
(D) Carry their own bags

5. What are drivers asked to do? CD CD CD CD

(A) Go downtown
(B) Drive north on State Street
(C) Use Constitution Avenue
(D) Avoid accidents

6. How can callers speak to a customer service CD CD CD CD

representative?
(A) Call the business line
(B) Turn off the phone
(C) Leave a message on the answering machine
(D) Stay on the line

GRAAAAAAR TIP

Imperative Sentences
In the talks in Part 4, you may hear imperative sentences. Imperative sentences tell someone
to do something. The verb in an imperative is in the base form. The subject you is not
mentioned, so the verb is usually the first word of the sentence.
Come back later.
Line up at the door.
Show your ticket to the agent.
0 Listen to the talks and choose the best response to the questions. There ar
d ir e c t io n s :
three questions for each talk. Listen again and see if you can recognize how an answer
choice tries to confuse you.

Price List
Item Price (per dozen)
area rugs $750
chairs $950
desks $1500
lamps $250

1. Why did the speaker make the call? Ca ) GD C£) GD

(A) To place an order
(B) To change an order
(C) To report a damaged order
(D) To set a delivery time for an order

2. What does the speaker ask the listener to do? Ca) CjD C<D (ID
(A) Call her back
(B) Send the bill to her
(C) Review her account
(D) Deliver the order next week

3. Look at the graphic. How much will the speaker

pay for her order? Ca ) CjD (jD CeD
(A) $250
(B) $750
(C) $950
(D) $1500

4. How is the weather this morning? Ca) CID (7 ) (j D

(A) Rainy
(B) Icy '
(C) Windy
(D) Warm

5. When will it start to snow? Ca ) Cj D GD GD

(A) This morning
(B) This afternoon
(C) This evening
(D) Tomorrow
6. Why will schools be closed tomorrow? CD CD CD CD
(A) Because of traffic delays
(B) Because of bad weather
(C) Because of the weekend
(D) Because of a holiday

7. What does Mary ask Charles to do? CD CD CD CD

(A) Make dinner reservations
(B) Wait for her at the airport
(C) Meet her at the hotel
(D) Call her tomorrow

8. How will Mary get to the hotel? CD CD CD CD

(A) By car
(B) By taxi
(C) By train
(D) By walking

9. What does Mary want to do after dinner? CD CD CD CD

(A) Go to the movies
(B) Sit and talk
(C) Take a walk
(D) Have a rest

10. What will be the first item in the program? CD CD CD CD

(A) A question and answer session
(B) A musical performance
(C) A slide show
(D) A lecture

11. Who will play music? CD CD CD CD

(A) An Italian artist
(B) Matilda Wimple
(C) Dr. James
(D) Students

12. What refreshments will be served? CD CD CD CD

(A) Coffee
(B) Dinner
(C) Breakfast
(D) Wine and cheese
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; Location B ; ; Location C ;
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1Newsstand ; ; Location D ;
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13. What is the purpose of the talk? (T> (jf) (T?)

(A) To explain the baggage policy
(B) To tell passengers where to wait
(C) To announce the arrival of a train
(D ) To tell passengers to get ready to board

14. What are passengers asked to do? (T) GD ® GD

(A) Carry their own bags
(B) Buy their tickets now
(C) Line up outside the gate
(D ) Show their tickets at the gate

15. Look at the graphic. Where is the baggage office? ( a) GD <T) (F )

(A) Location A
(B) Location B
(C) Location C
(D ) Location D
 PART 3: CONVERSATIONS
^ ^ Directions: You will hear conversations between two or more people spoken only one time.
The conversations will not be printed in your text book. You will see three questions on each
conversation and four possible answers. Choose the best answer to each question and fill in the
corresponding oval on your answer sheet.

32. What is the man doing? 38. W hat is the man's job?
(A) Mailing a letter (A) Usher
(B) Replying to e-mail (B) Doctor
(C) Answering the phone (C) Landlord
(D) Repairing the computer (D) Receptionist

33. What does the woman want to do? 39. W hat time is it now?
(A) H ave lunch (A) 12:45
(B) Drink coffee (B) 1:00
(C) Go to bed (C) 1:15
(D) Take a seat (D) 1:30
34. What does the woman mean when she 40. W hat does the man ask the woman to d o?
says, "Y o u got it"? (A) Leave now
(A) She will do what the man (B) Sit at his desk
requested. (C) Fill out a form
(B) The man understood what she said. (D) Move her seat
(C) The m an already has w hat he needs.
(D) She needs money to pay for the soup. 41. W hat is the woman celebrating?
(A) Birthday
35. What do the speakers say about the (B) A new job
plane? (C) A new house
(A) It has comfortable seats. (D) A graduation
(B) It looks brand new.
42. W hen is the party?
(C) It is too noisy.
(A) Tuesday
(D) It is crow ded.
(B) Thursday
36. What does the woman say she will do? (C) Friday
(A) Do som e stretches (D) Saturday
(B) Take a walk
43. W ho will the w om an invite to the party?
(C) Sleep
(A) Relatives
(D) Eat
(B) Neighbors
37. What will the man probably do next? (C) School friends
(A) Speak to a flight attendant (D) W ork colleagues
(B) Look out the window
(C) Do som e work
(D) Read a book
44. What does the woman say about last 51. W hat is the woman's favorite thing about
year's presentation? the place?
(A) It started late. (A) The rooms
(B) It took too long. (B) The food
(C) It was expensive. (C) The fitness center
(D) It was informative. (D) The swimming area
45. Why does the woman want to go to the W hat will the man do a l l«
first presentation? (A ) Sleep
(A) It costs less money. (B) Eat
(B) She does not like to wait. (C) Swim
(C) She w ants to eat lunch early. (D) Exercise
(D) It will be more interesting.

46. How will the speakers pay for the 53. W here does the conversation take place?
presentation? (A) In a school
(A) Use a form on the website. (B) In a library
(B) Mail in a check ahead of time. (C) In a business office
(C) Pay w hen they arrive at the (D) In an office supply store
presentation.
54. W hat does the w om an want?
(D) Give a credit card number over the
(A) A book
phone.
(B) Adhesive tape
(C) Envelopes
47. What kind of report are the speakers (D) Letter paper
discussing?
55. W hat does the man suggest doing?
(A) A news report
(A ) Placing an order
(B) A meeting report
(B) Using the smaller size
(C) An expense report
(C) Looking somewhere else
(D) A m anagem ent report
(D) Getting a bigger box
48. When is the report due?
(A) Tuesday morning
56. W hy is the man tired?
(B) Tuesday at 4:00
(A ) He has been w orking hard.
(C) W ednesday morning
(B) He went to bed late.
(D) Anytime Wednesday
(C ) He exercised a lot.
49. What does the man imply when he says, (D) He took a long walk.
"Again"?
57. W hat is the woman w aiting for?
(A) There are often misunderstandings
(A) An e-mail m essage
with the manager.
(B) A phone call
(B) The m anager always needs to have
(C) A package
things repeated.
(D) A letter
(C) Assignments are due every week.
(D) The w ork is always tiring. 58. W hat does the man w ant help with?
(A ) Writing a report
(B) Sending mail
50. Where does this conversation take place?
(C) Cleaning his office
(A) In a hotel
(D) Fixing his com puter
(B) At a restaurant
( f ^ Af K oark
 (B) She does not HKe 10 wan.
(C) She wants to eat lunch early. (D) Exercise
(D) It will be m ore interesting.

46. H ow will the speakers pay for the 53. W here d oes the conversation take place?
presentation? (A) In a school
(A) Use a form on the website. (B) In a library
(B) Mail in a check ahead of time. (C) In a business office
(C) Pay when they arrive at the (D) In an office supply store
presentation. W hat does the woman w ant?
(D) Give a credit card number over the (A) A book
phone. (B) A dhesive tape
(C) Envelopes
47. W hat kind of report are the speakers (D) Letter paper
discussing? What does the man suggest doing?
(A ) A news report (A) Placing an order
(B) A meeting report (B) Using the smaller size
(C) An expense report (C) Looking somewhere else
(D) A management report (D) Getting a bigger box
48. When is the report due?
(A ) Tuesday m orning 56. Why is the man tired?
(B) Tuesday at 4:00 (A) He has been working hard.
(C) Wednesday m orning (B) He w ent to bed late.
(D) Anytime W ednesday (C) He exercised a lot.
49. W hat does the man imply when he says, (D) He took a long walk.
"Again"? 57. What is the woman waiting for?
(A) There are often misunderstandings (A) An e-mail message
with the m anager. (B) A phone call
(B) The manager always needs to have (C) A package
things repeated. (D) A letter
(C) Assignments are due every week.
(D) The work is always tiring. 58. What does the man want help with?
(A) Writing a report
(B) Sending mail
50. Where does this conversation take place? (C) Cleaning his office
(A ) In a hotel (D) Fixing his computer
(B) At a restaurant
(C) At the beach
(D) In an apartm ent building

1 0 6 LISTENING COMPREHENSION
59. Who m ost likely is the woman talking to? 66. W hy is the man visiting the building?
(A) A store clerk (A) He works there.
(B) A friend (B) He is applying for a job.
(C) A waiter (C) He is going to clean the offices.
(D) A chef (D) He is a client of one of the tenants.
60. Why can't the woman pay by check? 67. Look at the graphic. What floor is the
(A) The business doesn't accept checks. m an going to?
(B) The amount she owes is too low. (A ) 1st floor
(C) She left her checkbook at hom e. (B) 2nd floor
(D) Her account is overdrawn. (C) 3rd floor
(D) 4th floor
61. How m uch does the woman owe?
(A) $15
(B) $20
(C) $25 Parking Garage
(D) $40 Rates

62. What are the speakers doing? Weekdays:

(A) Choosing a paint color $3/hour
(B) Rearranging furniture $20/all day
(C) M oving into a new home
(D) Looking at an office for rent Saturday & Sunday:
63. What do they say about the space? $10/all day
(A) It is too small.
(B) It is filled with light. 68. W here is the woman?
(C) It is in a good location. (A ) At a restaurant
(D) It has a nice view of the park. (B) Inside the bank
64. What will the m an do next? (C) At a theater
(A) Make a phone call (D) In her car
(B) Sign a lease 69. W hat are the speakers planning to do?
(C) Mail a check (A ) See a movie
(D) Paint the walls (B) Watch a play
(C) Go shopping
(D) Attend a sports event
Building Directory
Abbot & Smith, 1st floor 70. Look at the graphic. H ow much will the
Law Firm woman pay to park?
(A ) $3
Greenfield 2nd floor
Publishing Co. (B) $6
(C) $10
Abernathy, Inc. 3rd floor
(D) $20
Engineers
Abrotech Labs 4th floor
 (D) 4 th floor
61. H ow much does the w om an owe?
(A ) $15
(B) $20
(C ) $25 Parking Garage
(D) $40 Rates

62. W hat are the speakers doing? Weekdays:

(A) Choosing a paint color $3/hour
(B) Rearranging furniture $20/all day
(C ) Moving into a new home
(D) Looking at an office for rent Saturday & Sunday:
63. W hat do they say about the space? $10/all day
(A) It is too small.
(B) It is filled with light. 68. Where is the woman?
(C ) It is in a good location. (A) At a restaurant
(D) It has a nice view of the park. (B) Inside the bank
64. W hat will the man do next? (C) At a theater
(A) Make a phone call (D) tn her car
(B) Sign a lease 69. What are the speakers planning to do?
(C ) Mail a check (A) See a movie
(D) Paint the walls (B) W atch a play
(C) Go shopping
(D) Attend a sports event
Building Directory
Abbot & Smith, 1st floor 70. Look at the graphic. How much will the
Law Firm woman pay to park?
(A) 53
Greenfield 2nd floor
(B) $6
Publishing Co.
(C) S10
Abernathy, Inc. 3rd floor
(D) S20
Engineers
Abrotech Labs 4th floor

65. W ho most likely is the woman?

(A ) A security guard
(B) An engineer
(C ) A journalist
(D) A lawyer

LISTENING COMPREHENSION REVIEW 10

71. Where would this announcement be 77. W hy did the speaker make the call?
heard? (A ) To ask a customer for payment
(A) On a train (B) To return a custom er's phone call
(B) At an airport (C) To advertise the catering business
(C) In an airplane (D) To notify a custom er about a change
(D) On a bus in the order
72. What does the speaker say about the 78. Look at the graphic. Which dessert will
weather? the custom er probably order?
(A) It is unusual for this time of year. (A ) Fruit dipped in chocolate
(B) It has been stormy all week. (B) Caramel cream puffs
(C) It will clear up tonight. (C) Chocolate berry cake
(D) It will change soon. (D) Fruit tarts
73. What can be seen from the window? 79. W hat does the speaker ask the listener
(A) A cem etery to do?
(B) Radar screens (A) Pay the bill now
(C) Some w oods (B) Pick up the order
(D) A m ountain (C) Send a text message
(D) Choose a delivery time
74. Where is the tour?
(A) In a garden 80. W hat is Dr. Quimby Jones's profession?
(B) In a forest (A) Radio show host
(C) In a m useum (B) Medical doctor
(D) In a flower shop (C) Professor
(D) Farmer
75. What does the tour guide ask the
participants to do? 81. W hat is the last item on the radio
(A) Pick som e flowers program ?
(B) Wear w arm clothes (A) A talk about econom ics
(C) Stay in their seats (B) Reading letters and e-mails from
(D) Clean the windows listeners
(C) A discussion about agriculture
76. Where is the first stop?
(A) Under the trees (D) Answering telephone calls
(B) On the left 82. H ow long does the entire radio show
(C) By a river branch last?
(D) To the rear (A) Ten minutes
(B) Thirty minutes
(C) One hour
Dessert menu_______
(D) One hour and ten minutes
Fruit dipped in chocolate
Caramel cream puffs
Chocolate berry cake
Fruit tarts
83. Who most likely is the speaker? 89. What happened right before this ialk?
(A) A medical doctor (A) A sales report was given.
(B) A travel guide (B) An annual sale was held.
(C) A professor (C) A luncheon was served.
(D) A student (D) A guest was welcomed.

84. What does the speaker mean when she 90. What is the topic of the m eeting?
says, "It couldn't be helped?" (A) Im proving customer service
(A) Her assistant is away today, (B) Future sales plans
(B) The guest's absence was (C) Selling a business
unavoidable. (D) Sales analysis
(C) She was unable to get a guest 91. What will listeners do this afterr oon?
speaker. (A) M eet in groups
(D) She needed help preparing for the (B) W rite new TV ads
talk. (C) Contact customers
85. What will the listeners do today? (D) Plan the next meeting
(A) Plan a trip
(B) Read books 92. What has been the major com plaint about
(C) Look at slides the parking lot?
(D) Visit an art museum (A) There hasn't been enough security.
(B) There are never enough packing
86. According to the weather report, w hat is spaces.
the weather like now ? (C) Cars get too hot or people get too
(A) There are floods. wet.
(B) There is heavy rain. (D) People are charged too m uch to
(C) There is a hailstorm. park there.
(D) There are strong winds. 93. When will the parking garage probably
87. How long will this weather condition be finished?
last? (A) In December
(A) Two to four hours (B) In January
(B) Four more hours (C) In six months
(C) Twenty-four hours (D) In one year
(D) Thirty-four hours 94. Where should people park until the
88. W hat should people near the Green River garage is completed?
listen for tom orrow ? (A) On the street
(A) Vacation ord ers (B) Around the corner
(B) The train schedule (C) In another parking garage
(C) Orders to evacuate (D) In a shopping center parking lot
(D) A new w eather report

95. What does the red light indicate?
(A) The therm ostat is turned off.
(B) The heating system is in operation.
(C) There is a problem with the heating
system.
(D) You can set the time, date, and
temperature.
96. Look at the graphic. Which button is
used to change the date setting on the
thermostat?
(A) Button A
(B) Button B
(C) Button C
(D) Button D
98. Where can the lost cell phone be
claimed?
(A) In aisle 10
(B) In the produce section
(C) In the frozen food section
(D) In the customer service office
99. W hat does the speaker mean when he
says, "Y o u can't do better than that"?
(A) The price is very good.
(B) Fruit usually sells out fast.
(C) The apples and pears are the best
available.
(D) Fresh fruit is one of the most
nutritious foods.
100. Who can take advantage of the sale?
(A) All customers at anytim e
(B) Today's shoppers only
(C) Parents of small children only
(D) Members of the Shoppers' Club only

97. How can a custom er get assistance?

(A) Check the user's manual
(B) Contact the company online
(C) Telephone customer service
(D) Push the up and down arrow s