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Listening Test No 1

Total questions: 71

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Look at the example item below. Now listen to the four statements. Statement (C): “They’re standing near the table” is the best description of the picture, so you should select answer (C) and mark it on your answer sheet.

a)

People are leaning onto the railing

b)

People are looking out the window

c)

People are fixing the window

d)

People are replacing the window

2.

The man is typing on the keyboard.

a)

The man is typing on the keyboard.

b)

The man is placing a laptop onto the table

c)

The man is staring at the wall

d)

The man is getting up from a chair.

3.

The chair are placed upside down.

a)

The chair are placed upside down

b)

People are seated in rows

c)

People are entering the room

d)

The computers have been set on the tables.

4.

The speaker is looking over some documents.

a)

The speaker is looking over some documents

b)

People are answering the questions.

c)

The speaker has a name tag on him.

d)

All the people are dressed up.

5.

The men are walking along the path.

a)

The men are walking along the path

b)

The men are wearing helmets

c)

Both men are carrying their backpacks.

d)

The men have stopped near the grassy area.

6.

Baked goods are displayed on shelves.

a)

Baked goods are displayed on shelves.

b)

He is taking the bread out of the oven.

c)

He is stirring something in a bowl

d)

He is standing at the table

7.

People are fixing the roof of a house.

a)

People are fixing the roof of a house

b)

One of the men is on the scafffold.

c)

People are painting the wall

d)

One of the men is walking up the stairs.

8.

There is a lamp on each side of the sofa.

a)

There is a lamp on each side of the sofa

b)

The floor is being carpeted

c)

The wall has been covered with the patterned wallpaper.

d)

The chairs are unoccupied.

9.

People are repairing the table.

a)

People are repairing the table

b)

They are moving a table together.

c)

They are sitting and working

d)

People are standing around the table

10.

The flowers are being planted in front of the window.

a)

The flowers are being planted in front of the window

b)

There are a variety of flowers on the bench

c)

Some plants are being watered

d)

The door of the store is tightly closed.

11.

How are you today?

a)

I’m fine, thank you.

b)

It’s cold, isn’t it?

c)

Well, it’s a difficult issue.

12.

Who has read the chairman’s memo?

a)

Ms. Reed

b)

John

c)

Turner

d)

Westco

13.

Why is the chairman’s memo useful?

a)

It can help with the Turner account.

b)

It gives the vacation schedule.

c)

It will help Ms. Reed negotiate prices.

d)

It is well written.

14.

Which account is Ms. Reed working on now?

a)

The Turner account

b)

The Reed account

c)

The Westco account

d)

John’s account

15.

What is needed in the man’s office?

a)

A fax machine and a copy machine

b)

A tax machine and a copy machine

c)

A tax machine and a coffee machine

d)

A fax machine and a coffee machine

16.

Where does she get her office equipment?

a)

From the office supply store

b)

From her friends

c)

From an online retail supplier

d)

From an online wholesale supplier

17.

Orders over how much will be shipped free?

a)

$10.00

b)

$100.00

c)

$1,000.00

d)

$10,000.00

18.

What information does the man want?

a)

The airline schedule

b)

The work schedule

c)

The vacation schedule

d)

Peter’s lunch schedule

19.

Where is Peter?

a)

At lunch

b)

On vacation

c)

At the airport

d)

At his desk

20.

Why does the man need the vacation schedule?

a)

To schedule his work

b)

To reserve a hotel

c)

To book an airline ticket

d)

To see Peter

21.

How do you think Tom and Miranda know each other?

a)

Tom is her husband.

b)

Their companies sometimes work together.

c)

Tom often takes vacations.

d)

Tom is her manager.

22.

What is Star Travel’s commission on the Machu Pichu tour?

a)

Fourteen percent

b)

Forty percent

c)

Four percent

d)

Four hundred percent

23.

What is Miranda’s opinion of the Machu Pichu tour?

a)

It is too expensive.

b)

They should stay six more days.

c)

It may be dangerous.

d)

Many people will be interested in it.

24.

What does Ann need for the meeting?

a)

A projector, a table, and a dais

b)

A table, a chair, and a key

c)

A pen, some paper, and a notebook

d)

His notes, his glasses, and some water

25.

Why can’t Jose bring the items?

a)

He’s been working too long.

b)

He doesn’t know where they are.

c)

He is meeting with Mrs. Ames.

d)

He doesn’t have a key.

26.

Who has a key to the equipment room?

a)

Ted

b)

Jose

c)

Ann

d)

No one

27.

How will Megastore contact him?

a)

By waiting

b)

By messenger

c)

By phone

d)

By mail

28.

Why is his résumé impressive?

a)

He has a lot of education.

b)

He has a lot of work experience.

c)

He has good references.

d)

He included a good picture of himself.

29.

Why is his résumé impressive?

a)

He has a lot of education.

b)

He has a lot of work experience.

c)

He has good references.

d)

He included a good picture of himself.

30.

Why does he think that he did not get the job?

a)

He asked for too much money.

b)

He forgot to send a résumé.

c)

He is under qualified.

d)

He is overqualified.

31.

When was the big meeting?

a)

This morning

b)

All day

c)

Yesterday

d)

Last week

32.

Which department made a mistake?

a)

Product Development

b)

Finance

c)

Research

d)

Marketing

33.

What will the man do?

a)

Make a new part

b)

Review the meeting minutes with the woman

c)

Talk to his boss

d)

Take new measurements

34.

Which age group is targeted in the new ad campaign?

a)

Five to twenty-five years of age

b)

Fifteen to thirty years of age

c)

Fifty to twenty years of age

d)

Fifteen to twenty years of age

35.

Who is advertising the product?

a)

An actor

b)

A singer

c)

An athlete

d)

A fashion model

36.

Why isn’t the ad successful?

a)

The product is too expensive.

b)

The actor’s movie was not very good.

c)

The singer is no longer popular.

d)

The ad is offensive.

37.

Why is the factory closing down?

a)

The worker’s wages are too high.

b)

The cost of raw materials has gone up.

c)

The product is not popular anymore.

d)

The factory is moving.

38.

When will the factory shut down?

a)

It is operating in the red.

b)

Next year

c)

Next month

d)

Next week

39.

How many of the man’s family members work at the factory?

a)

Three

b)

Two

c)

All of them

d)

None of them

40.

How long had Louis worked for the company?

a)

Less than one year

b)

One year

c)

More than one year

d)

The reading does not say

41.

What is one thing that Louis and the boss disagreed on?

a)

Where employees should take their breaks

b)

How much employees should be paid

c)

How employees should be motivated

42.

Who is Carol Draper?

a)

A popular novelist

b)

A magazine editor

c)

An investment banker

d)

A famous politician

43.

How long has Carol Draper held her current position?

a)

6 months

b)

1 year

c)

2 years

d)

This evening

44.

What will Carol Draper do after her speech?

a)

She will answer questions.

b)

She will sign her book.

c)

She will have dinner.

d)

She will show a film.

45.

What type of business is Eagle?

a)

An airline

b)

A travel agency

c)

A car rental company

d)

A large hotel chain

46.

According to the message, how can one obtain rate information?

a)

Call another number

b)

Leave a message

c)

Send an email

d)

Visit another location

47.

Which of the following times is the office NOT open?

a)

Monday 7:30 a.m.

b)

Friday 4:30 p.m.

c)

Sunday 6:30 p.m.

d)

Wednesday 10:00 p.m.

48.

What happens at 9:00 p.m.?

a)

The whole library will close.

b)

The children’s section closes.

c)

Normal operations resume.

d)

Parents must meet their children.

49.

Why is a section of the library being closed early?

a)

There is a medical emergency.

b)

There is a maintenance problem.

c)

It rarely closes at 9:00 p.m.

d)

It is closing early in order to reopen tomorrow.

50.

What advice is given to people planning to bring children to the library tomorrow?

a)

Do not bring children tomorrow

b)

Leave immediately

c)

Telephone first

d)

Send a fax

51.

What is being specially discounted?

a)

Children’s toys

b)

Flashlights

c)

Batteries

d)

Smoke detectors

52.

When are the special prices in effect?

a)

While the light is flashing

b)

Twenty-five minutes each day

c)

For the next 40 minutes

d)

Every day this week

53.

What sizes are being discounted?

a)

All sizes

b)

Small

c)

Small and medium

d)

Large

54.

How often does the radio have a weather report?

a)

Once an hour

b)

12 times a day

c)

Twice a day

d)

Once a day

55.

What is happening in the western mountains?

a)

People have been injured.

b)

There have been tornados.

c)

There are accidents on the highways.

d)

Heavy rain continues to fall.

56.

What happened to dozens of people in the South?

a)

They were injured.

b)

They were killed.

c)

They were kept off the highway.

d)

They were trapped for 12 hours.

57.

Who are Jim and Tammy?

a)

Country music singers

b)

Contest finalists

c)

Radio show hosts

d)

Paula Chen’s friends

58.

What is Paula Chen told to do?

a)

Request some country music

b)

Phone the radio station

c)

Win $10,000

d)

Collect her prize

59.

What will happen if Paula Chen doesn’t do what is mentioned?

a)

She will lose her job.

b)

She will win a prize.

c)

She will lose the chance to win some money.

d)

She will make Jim and Tammy angry.

60.

Who is being held at the airport?

a)

Customs officials

b)

News reporters

c)

Five suspects

d)

Confidential sources

61.

Why are they being held?

a)

For carrying false passports

b)

For drug smuggling

c)

For diplomatic reasons

d)

To return to San Lorenzo

62.

What is the lightest punishment if they are found guilty in this case?

a)

25 years in prison

b)

A $25,000 fine

c)

Loss of their passports

d)

2 years imprisonment

63.

Who is this announcement intended for?

a)

New employees

b)

The driver of a truck

c)

Store customers

d)

The tow truck owner

64.

What will happen if the truck is not moved?

a)

The owner will be fired.

b)

It will be towed off.

c)

The loading ramp will be used.

d)

The truck may be damaged.

65.

Where should the driver have parked instead?

a)

In a parking lot behind the plant

b)

In a parking lot across the street

c)

In the town center

d)

In the loading bay

66.

What is true of the Capital Express?

a)

It is the fastest train in the world.

b)

Tickets for it are very expensive.

c)

It operates in North America.

d)

It travels throughout the country.

67.

How long is the trip to Washington on the Capital Express?

a)

Nearly 105 miles

b)

About 175 kilometers

c)

Around three hours

d)

Over six hours

68.

What kind of service is available on the train?

a)

A massage service

b)

A food and beverage service

c)

A book-lending service

d)

A priority ticket reservation service

69.

Who is Larry?

a)

A high-school student

b)

The woman’s son

c)

A houseguest

d)

The woman’s nephew

70.

What is available for Larry to eat for dinner?

a)

A pizza, vegetables, and ice cream

b)

A salad and ice cream

c)

A hamburger and fries

d)

Ice cream and cake

71.

When is Larry supposed to do this homework?

a)

Before he eats his dinner

b)

After he has a pizza

c)

Before eight o’clock

d)

When the woman comes home