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Section 1: Listening Comprehension
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In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand spoken English. There are four parts to this section, with special directions for each part.

PART I: PHOTOGRAPHS
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Directions: For each question, you will see a picture in your test book and you will hear four short statements². The statements will be spoken just one time. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speaker says.

When you hear the four statements, look at the picture in your test book and choose the statement¹ that best describes what you see in the picture. Then, on your answer sheet find the number of the question and mark your answer. Look at the sample on the next page.

EXAMPLE



Now listen to the four statements.

You will hear:
(A) They’re looking out of the window.
(B) They’re having a meeting.
(C) They’re eating in a restaurant.
(D) They’re moving the furniture.

Sample Answer (A) (B) (C) (D)

Statement (B), “They’re having a meeting,” best describes what you see in the picture. Therefore, you should choose answer (B).

PART II: QUESTION-RESPONSE
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Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear a question or statement spoken in English, followed by three responses, also spoken in English. The question or statement and the responses will be spoken just one time. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers say. You are to choose the best response to each question or statement.

Example Now listen to a sample question.

You will hear: Good morning, John. How are you?
You will also hear:
(A) I am fine, thank you.
(B) I am in the living room.
(C) My name is John.

Sample Answer (A) (B) (C)

The best response to the question “How are you?” is choice (A), “I am fine, thank you.” Therefore, you should choose answer (A).


PART III: SHORT CONVERSATIONS
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Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear short conversations between two people. The conversations will not be printed in your test book. You will hear the conversations only once, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers say.

In your test book, you will read a question about each conversation. The question will be followed by four answers. You are to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Question 1

You will hear:
1. (Man) We should think about finding³ another restaurant for lunch.
  (Woman) Why? The food and service here are great.
  (Man) Yes, but the prices are going up every week.

You will read: 1. Why is this man unhappy with the restaurant?
(A) It is too noisy.
(B) It is too expensive.
(C) It is too crowded
(D) It is too difficult to find.

PART IV: SHORT TALKS
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Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks. Each will be spoken just one time. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand and remember what is said.

In your test book, you will read two or more questions about each short talk. The questions will be followed by four answers. You are to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

You will hear: Questions 1 and 2 refer to the following announcement.

Good afternoon and welcome aboard⁴ Nordair Flight 857 from Copenhagen to Bangkok, with intermediate⁵ stops in Dubai and Calcutta. We are preparing for departure⁶ in a few minutes. At this time your seat back should be returned to its full upright⁷ position and your seat belt should be fastened. Our anticipated⁸ total flying time to Dubai is six hours and twenty-five minutes. I hope you enjoy the flight.

You will hear: Now read question 1 in your test book and answer it.
You will read: 1. What is the final destination of the flight?
(A) Bangkok.
(B) Copenhagen.
(C) Dubai.
(D) Calcutta.

You will hear: Now read question 2 in your test book and answer it.
You will read: 2. What will happen in a few minutes?
(A) The flight will land in Dubai.
(B) The passengers will board the plane.
(C) The plane will take off.
(D) The gate number will be announced