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Listening

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1

a)

The doctors are drawing some blood.

b)

The scientists are working in the laboratory.

c)

The students are preparing for an examination.

d)

The workers are mixing a cocktail.

2.

2

a)

The flag is being flown at half mast.

b)

The tool has dug a hole in the yard.

c)

The flag marks the hole on the golf course.

d)

The pole is holding up the tent in the park.

3.

3

a)

It is rainy weather.

b)

It is a sunny day.

c)

It is snowing.

d)

It is very windy. 

4.

4

a)

They are looking at some documents on the table. 

b)

They are wearing helmets. 

c)

There are some people working behind them. 

d)

One of the men is writing on the document.

5.

5

a)

There are some building designs on the table. 

b)

The woman is drinking a cup of coffee. 

c)

The woman is writing a recipe. 

d)

The woman is talking on the phone.

6.

6

a)

The man is typing on the computer. 

b)

They are both looking at the laptop. 

c)

The men are wearing ties.

d)

The men are checking some blueprints.

7.

Who are you going to send on the business trip? 

a)

I've picked Susan in accounting. 

b)

It was a very rewarding trip. 

c)

At the start of next year.

8.

 Why don't we go for a bike ride tomorrow?

a)

I gave Mr. Holland a ride to the airport. 

b)

That sounds like fun. 

c)

It was 3:30 P.M. 

9.

 Did Monica answer the phone, or was she away from the office?

a)

I'll mark it on the calendar at the office. 

b)

Please leave a message. 

c)

She was meeting her client at that time.

10.

Which theater is the movie showing at?

a)

He's a famous actor. 

b)

Well, I'll have to check.

c)

She's over there.

11.

Why is there a moving truck parked outside?

a)

We're removing coffee stains. 

b)

Into a bigger office. 

c)

Because new neighbors are moving in.

12.

What should I bring on the camping trip?

a)

You'll need hiking boots. 

b)

He's on a business trip with his colleague. 

c)

Yes, we should.

13.

You will receive five days off next month.

a)

I had a great time at the resort. 

b)

I turned the equipment off. 

c)

Will it be paid or unpaid?

14.

Did Olivia already return the rental car? 

a)

Yes, just this morning. 

b)

There are several different models. 

c)

I'm ready to order now.

15.

 Isn't this area off limits to motor vehicles?

a)

It's fifty percent off today. 

b)

There is a walking path only.

c)

Actually, it's a stolen vehicle.

16.

I'd recommend using the stairs today.

a)

Can you tell me why?

b)

No, I didn't stare straight into the camera. 

c)

I usually use the copy machine at the corner.

17.

When will I receive this month's paycheck?

a)

The conference will be held next month. 

b)

Before March 3. 

c)

In the bottom drawer.

18.

Do we have enough gas to get to the airport?

a)

She's the chief flight attendant.

b)

We don't have to worry about it.

c)

Who arrived at the airport yesterday? 

19.

Why hasn't the travel itinerary been sent out yet?

a)

At Terminal 6. 

b)

He was a travel agent. 

c)

We haven't decided on the dates.

20.

 Who forgot to turn off the lights last night?

a)

We were waiting at the traffic lights. 

b)

I'm guessing it was John.

c)

Kelly will take a day off tomorrow.

21.

How many copies of this handout do you want made for the meeting?

a)

The report was short.

b)

I’m meeting with the Board of Directors this afternoon.

c)

Twenty-five should be enough.

22.

 I’ve proofread this book, so I’ m going to mail it.

a)

Wait. I need to take a look first!

b)

Sure, give me 10 minutes.

c)

The post office is on Cordova Road.

23.

I’d like an aisle seat, please, towards the front of the plane.

a)

I’m sorry, sir. I only have window seats available.

b)

My back hurts when I sit in these chairs for too long.

c)

I agree. The food was excellent last night.

24.

 I’d like you to type this letter this afternoon or by tomorrow morning.

a)

OK. I can get it done after lunch.

b)

I tried calling but got a busy signal.

c)

It’s Tuesday tomorrow.

25.

Why did you close the branch early? 

a)

There was a power outage, so I couldn’t serve customers.

b)

I had to close the branch early.

c)

It’s a long way from here.

26.

Who is coming to the mortgage and insurance presentation?

a)

Ian and Brian will be joining you.

b)

I don’t have any insurance.

c)

There’s a schedule of activities on the hall board.

27.

Where is the new accountant going to work?

a)

He’ll have an office on the fifth floor.

b)

I’m sure he’ll work the same hours as us.

c)

It’s not an option, I’m afraid.

28.

When did you need the budget spreadsheets by?

a)

As soon as possible.

b)

I haven’t made them yet.

c)

It’s three o’clock in London.

29.

What is he going to talk about?

a)

He might talk for over two hours.

b)

It says in the program.

c)

I’ve heard he gives very interesting talks.

30.

Should I hire Mr. Mathers, or should I hire Mr. Williams?

a)

I’d go for the candidate with the most experience.

b)

Williams is a common family name.

c)

I’m going for lunch.

31.

 I can’t find the filing cabinet keys anywhere.

a)

It’s getting late.

b)

I hope they’re not locked inside the cabinet.

c)

I’m filing the papers as fast as I can.

32.

How do the speakers know each other? 

a)

They met through a friend. 

b)

They take a class together. 

c)

They live in the same apartment complex. 

d)

They work at the same company.

33.

What does the woman suggest that the man do? 

a)

Introduce himself to his co-workers 

b)

Wear a work uniform 

c)

Learn how to make a list of goods 

d)

Have a house-warming party

34.

What does the man need to do first?  

a)

Change his clothes 

b)

Attach a name tag 

c)

Contact a warehouse supervisor 

d)

Read an employee handbook

35.

Why is the man calling? 

(A)

a)

He forgot a document password. 

b)

He needs an important document. 

c)

He wants to apply for a job. 

d)

His computer is not working.

36.

When will the woman leave work? 

a)

4:00 P.M. 

b)

5:00 P.M. 

c)

6:00 P.M. 

d)

7:00 P.M.

37.

 What does the woman suggest the man do?

a)

Extend a warranty 

b)

Come to work early tomorrow 

c)

Participate in a survey 

d)

Check his e-mail

38.

Where does the woman work? 

a)

At a restaurant 

b)

At a university 

c)

At a movie theater 

d)

At a hotel

39.

Why are the tables and chairs currently unavailable? 

a)

A shipment has not arrived. 

b)

The woman didn't permit their use. 

c)

Other people are using them. 

d)

The storage room is locked.

40.

 What does the man clarify? 

a)

The expected number of guests 

b)

The location of stored supplies 

c)

The starting time of an event 

d)

The necessary documents

41.

Who bought the new computer? 

a)

The man 

b)

The woman 

c)

The man and the woman together 

d)

Their employer

42.

Why is the man pleased with the computer? 

a)

It fits his briefcase. 

b)

It is much nicer than his old computer. 

c)

He didn’t have to pay for it.

d)

It’s his first computer. 

43.

 How does the woman feel about the computer? 

a)

She is looking forward to getting one. 

b)

She thinks it looks heavy. 

c)

She doesn’t like laptop computers. 

d)

She doesn’t think the man deserves it.

44.

Where has the woman been? 

a)

In Asia 

b)

In the office all week 

c)

At the conference all week 

d)

At home

45.

What does the man recommend the woman do? 

a)

Start a new project, then check the files

b)

Check the Asian reports immediately 

c)

Spend less time out of the office 

d)

Attend more meetings

46.

What does the woman expect to find in the report? 

a)

New proposals 

b)

Bad news 

c)

A pleasant surprise 

d)

Profit figures

47.

 Where do the man and the woman have to go? 

a)

To a lunch appointment

b)

To a meeting 

c)

To meet supplier 

d)

To a reception

48.

Why isn’t the man leaving at the same time as the woman? 

a)

He needs to finish reading a letter. 

b)

He needs to make some phone calls.

c)

He needs to finish wrting a letter. 

d)

He is waiting for a letter to arrive.

49.

Why does the woman think their coworkers will be angry? 

)

a)

They dislike the man. 

b)

The man will be late again. 

c)

They didn’t want the woman to attend. 

d)

They have been very irritable recently.

50.

What is wrong with the man? 

a)

He has lost his job. 

b)

He thinks he has the flu. 

c)

He wants a raise. 

d)

He has a headache.

51.

What does the woman imply? 

a)

He needs more sleep in order to look good. 

b)

He should have stayed at home. 

c)

He can recommend a doctor. 

d)

He looks better outside of work.

52.

Which of the following best describes the situation in the man and the woman’s office? 

a)

They have a lot of deadlines approaching

b)

They are going through a quiet period. 

c)

Everyone is off sick. 

d)

The office is closed for the holidays.

53.

What happened? 

a)

The man loaned his car to the woman. 

b)

He left his keys in the parking lot. 

c)

He gave his keys to the woman. 

d)

His keys were stolen.

54.

What is the relationship between the man and the woman?

a)

Siblings 

b)

Parents 

c)

Spouses 

d)

Coworkers

55.

Why does the man consider himself lucky? 

a)

No one tried to take his car. 

b)

He wasn’t harmed when his car was stolen. 

c)

It gave him an opportunity to get to know the woman. 

d)

He has two cars.

56.

 How does the man feel about the change Cheryl is making? 

a)

He hopes she likes her new job. 

b)

He thinks she is making a mistake. 

c)

He hopes she likes her new apartment. 

d)

He thinks she is a good person.

57.

 What is Cheryl going to do? 

a)

She’s going to coordinate conferences. 

b)

She’s going to be a wedding planner. 

c)

She’s going to take an extended vacation. 

d)

She’s going to move to another city.

58.

Assuming it is now April, when will Cheryl start at Beckwith and McDougal? 

a)

In two weeks 

b)

May 3rd  

c)

May 1st  

d)

June 1s

59.

Where most likely are the speakers? 

a)

At an office 

b)

At a lawyer's office 

c)

At a hardware store 

d)

At a local mall

60.

What does the man mention about the delivery? 

a)

He isn't getting any equipment delivered to the office. 

b)

He is getting the small equipment delivered to the office. 

c)

He is getting a drill delivered to the office. 

d)

He is getting some documents delivered to the office.

61.

 What does the man say he needs? 

a)

An invoice 

b)

Some paint 

c)

A shovel 

d)

Some nails

62.

What did the man recently do?

a)

He met with a photographer.

b)

He met with a sales associate.

c)

He met with an interior decorator.

d)

He had lunch.

63.

Why does the man want to move the sales desk?

a)

To give waiting customers more space

b)

To increase the company's sales

c)

To make it look nicer

d)

To make more room for the woman to work

64.

Look at the graphic. Where will the sales desk be moved to?

a)

Where the help desk is now.

b)

So it is to the right of the entrance.

c)

Where the waiting area is.

d)

They will move the help desk instead.

65.

What did the man say about next week?

a)

There will be an inspection.

b)

Some new computers will arrive.

c)

They will have fire drills.

d)

Someone called in sick.

66.

Look at the graphic. What department do the speakers work in?

a)

Human Resources

b)

Accounting

c)

Customer Service

d)

Legal

67.

What does the woman suggest they do?

a)

Don't say anything

b)

Print out some extra copies

c)

Speak to their supervisor

d)

Put up a sign

68.

Where does the man most likely work?

a)

Chemist

b)

Hardware store

c)

Model shop

d)

Medical clinic

69.

Look at the graphic. What part is the woman missing?

a)

Decals

b)

Model kit

c)

Snap fit tool

d)

Rubber tires

70.

What does the man offer to do?

a)

Deliver it to her

b)

Give her a refund

c)

Cancel the order

d)

Express-post it to her

71.

Where is this announcement taking place?

a)

In a shopping mall

b)

At a public lecture on recycling

c)

In a class on environmental problems

d)

At a staff meeting

72.

Where is the container for newspapers?  

a)

On the shelves

b)

Near the copy machines

c)

In a box

d)

Beneath the back windows

73.

What time of day is this announcement probably being made?

a)

Early in the morning

b)

Just before noon

c)

Around two in the afternoon

d)

At the end of the working day

74.

Who are being introduced? 

a)

Two research scientists

b)

Two international business people

c)

Two medical doctors

d)

Two travel agents

75.

 What is remarkable about Marcia Goldsmith?

a)

She achieved success at a young age.

b)

She is an excellent lecturer.

c)

She lived in one place for 10 years.

d)

She is unmarried

76.

What did David Ireland do for three years?

a)

Worked at UCSF Medical Center

b)

Wrote a book on tropical diseases

c)

Lived in West Africa

d)

Worked for the World Health

77.

Which one of these is NOT a sponsor of the festival?

a)

Taos Electronics

b)

Taos Communications

c)

Taos Motors

d)

Taos Telecommunications

78.

What is new about the Storyteller Theaters?

a)

They now seat 280.

b)

There are now four of them.

c)

They have new film projectors.

d)

They will not be used in the festival.

79.

How much does it cost to see one movie?

a)

$4

b)

$50

c)

$5

d)

$6

80.

How long had it rained?

a)

3 days

b)

7 days

c)

2 weeks

d)

A week and a half

81.

What advice is given and why?

a)

Shop now because after heavy rains food prices increase.

b)

Keep your hats on because it will rain.

c)

Hold on to your hats because it will be windy.

d)

Keep the skies fresh and clear by driving less.

82.

What will the weather be like along the coast today?

a)

Breezy and mild

b)

Sunny and breezy

c)

Sunny with temperatures in the high 70s

d)

Mild temperatures with gusting winds

83.

What is the problem?

a)

There are not enough seats available.

b)

There are not enough passengers.

c)

The flight will be delayed for several hours.

d)

Some passengers want an earlier flight.

84.

What does the airline not want to do?  (Hẵng hàng không không muốn làm gì?)

(A)

(B) (C)

a)

Pay people to change flights

b)

Bump into passengers

c)

Change the flight time and reprint everyone's tickets

d)

Arbitrarily move passengers to a different fligh

85.

 What does the airline offer?

a)

A later non-stop flight with a better airline

b)

A better class of travel or a free flight

c)

A letter of apology in the future

d)

A later fight and a free flight coupon.

86.

 When is it possible to speak to a librarian?

a)

Mondays and Fridays

b)

When the library is open

c)

When you access the library website

d)

On very rare occasions

87.

Who should press 6? 

a)

Parents

b)

People with hearing problems

c)

People who want to read business magazines

d)

People who can't use the Internet

88.

 If you want to get information about checking out a video, which number do you select?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

89.

What position is being advertised?

a)

Legal assistant 

b)

Dental assistant

c)

Foreign coordinator 

d)

Bank manager

90.

What does the man imply when he asks, "Have you seen the criteria for the dental assistant position?"

a)

He is looking at some forms. 

b)

He is asking if Julia is familiar with the requirements.

c)

He needs some extra work done. 

d)

He wants to learn more about them.

91.

Why does the man want to meet the woman?

a)

To teach him the criteria

b)

To make some changes to his office 

c)

To sign the contract 

d)

To change the criteria

92.

Who most likely is the speaker?

a)

A content developer

b)

A secretary

c)

A store manager

d)

A police officer

93.

Why most likely is the speaker calling?

a)

To confirm the size on an order

b)

To request some delivery information

c)

To send an extra gift

d)

To purchase a new set of cards

94.

Look at the graphic. Who can give the listener planning advice?

a)

John Trizz

b)

Don Trenton

c)

Shubert Mendez

d)

Sally Howie

95.

Look at the graphic. What is the name of the guest's new album?

a)

Valleys of Fire

b)

Step It Up

c)

Tunnel Vision

d)

Talk Down

96.

What does the speaker say influences the guest's music?

a)

Getting married

b)

Moving to America

c)

Moving to London

d)

Meeting Joey Denton

97.

What will the guest most likely do next?

a)

Move back to his hometown

b)

Get engaged to his girlfriend

c)

Release a new album

d)

Get married to his girlfriend

98.

Look at the graphic. What floor are they on?

a)

3rd

b)

4th

c)

5th

d)

6th

99.

What is the reason for the celebration?

a)

Introducing a new employee

b)

Mr. Jang's birthday

c)

The retirement of Mr. Jang

d)

A wedding anniversary

100.

Who is Mr. Hopkins?

a)

Mr. Jang's nephew

b)

A colleague of Mr. Jang

c)

The owner of the company

d)

A waiter