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WorksheetsListening Comprehension Quiz
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 31mins
In this part of the test, you will hear four statements about each picture in your textbook. After listening to all four statements, you must select the one statement that best describes what you see in the picture.
The woman is leaning about the pillar
The woman is leaning on the pillar
The woman is sitting against the pillar
The woman is leaning on the sign.
What is the conversation mainly about?
A meeting
The management team
Clients
Shipping orders
What can be assumed about the speakers?
They get paid a lot.
They are the highest positions in their departments.
They are from different departments.
They are both holding a meeting.
Why is a meeting being held?
To go over the new order processing guidelines.
To explain how to handle clients.
To discipline the management team.
To make sure all staff members are healthy.
Who is Linda?
The company’s best client
The present of the company
The manager of the company
An employee who is retiring
What has the personnel department done?
Made a schedule for a big meeting
Paid for the banquet
Scheduled some interviews
Fired Linda
What can be assumed about Linda?
She broke the records for sales in the company.
She has children.
She worked at the company the longest.
She was a great worker.
Who is Dr. Franklin?
A surgeon
A dentist
A secretary
A governor
Why has the man called?
To set up an appointment
To cancel his appointment
To speak to a doctor
To ask about costs
What does the man say he will do?
Go to the doctor on Monday
Call the doctor himself
Call back next week
Pay a lot of money
What is the report probably for?
A school project
A company
A new house
Taxes
What is the man’s problem?
He is about to get fired.
Someone lost his report.
He doesn’t have enough time to finish his report.
His report got an F.
What can be assumed about last time?
The man turned his report in on time.
The man almost got fired.
The man got a promotion.
His boss was not satisfied with the report.
Why is the man looking for Ross?
To give him a ride home
To give him a report
To talk to him about a meeting
To give him a checkup
Where is Ross right now?
At a meeting
At home
At his office
At lunch
What does the woman suggest the man do?
Meet Ross at the hospital
Wait for Ross
Send Ross a fax
See Ross tomorrow
Where is this conversation taking place?
At an auto-repair shop
At a car dealership
At a friend’s house
At a bus stop
What does the car NOT need inspection on?
Rotate tires
Safety inspection
Headlights
Oil change
When will the car be finished?
In 1 hour
By 11 p.m.
Next morning
Next afternoon
How many books will the speakers probably order?
Two
Five
Ten
Twelve
Why are they ordering more books?
More people are signing up.
The boss requested more books.
They made a mistake the first time they ordered.
Some people lost their books.
Under what circumstances will the company send books by express courier?
If the order takes longer than a week
If you order 10 books or more
If the order takes longer than two weeks
If you order 12 books
Where are the speakers going?
To a party
To a meeting
To an airport
To a park
What did the man not expect?
A car breakdown
Heavy traffic
A flight delay
A road detour
What does the man suggest?
Missing an appointment
Returning home
Starting earlier next time
Taking a freeway
What type of business does the woman most likely work for?
A credit card company
A bank
A hotel
A phone company
Why has the man called?
His bill is showing an overcharge.
He wants to make an international call.
He has not received a payment
He is participating in a customer survey
What happened two weeks ago?
A card was issued.
A problem was reported.
A mistake was corrected.
A new connection was provided
Who are the speakers?
Salesmen
Architects
Loan sharks
Home appliance company workers
What information was in the e-mail?
A request for new designers
A request for a meeting
A request for blueprints
A request for a receipt
What does the man ask his co – worker?
To have the blueprints ready by tomorrow
To take the blueprints
To stop by the construction site tomorrow
To get the blueprints ready by 2:45 p.m.
What will the mayor talk about?
Tonight’s agenda
A new meeting schedule
Garbage pick-up
The citizens of Altamont
What was proposed last week?
Taking questions from the floor
Less frequent meetings
A mayoral election
A February meeting
Who will be able to ask questions?
Altamont City Council
Kathy McPherson
The mayor
Citizens of Altamont
According to the advertisement, what is the speaker’s job?
Office manager
Salesperson
Insurance investigator
Announcer
What did the speaker dislike about her previous job?
Not getting paid regularly
Getting little experience
Business trips
Too much time in the office
What is an advantage of working for Jones Insurance?
It is a large company.
It pays well.
It is famous.
It gives long vacations.
When do employees need to report to work again?
In five hours
At 2:00 p.m.
On Monday
At 3:00 p.m.
What is forcing the factory to shut down early?
A hurricane
A snowstorm
The National Weather Agency
Manufacturing problems
When should a worker living more than ten miles away leave?
As soon as possible
In five hours
At 2:00 p.m.
At 3:00 p.m.
What is true of today’s training session?
Many employees are attending.
It will last two hours.
It is in a conference room.
It is mandatory.
What is typed on the yellow sheet of paper?
Employee information
A computer password
The schedule
Training instructions
What should employees do if there is a mistake on the yellow paper?
Tell one of the trainers before leaving
Tell one of the trainers next time
Tell one of the trainers immediately
Go to the auditorium
According to what was said, what product has been purchased?
A computer
An instructional program
An upgrade
A video game
What should a user do to watch the full introduction?
Start Onyx 4.0
Press the backspace key
Wait for it to start
Press the space bar
How can a user pause the introduction?
It is not possible.
Press the backspace key
Press D2
Use Onyx 4.0
Which of the following was cited as a reason for the closings?
Lower production levels
Conflicts with workers
Increased raw materials costs
Declining sales
Who is Grace Kang?
A news anchor
A spokesperson
A union leader
A factory worker
Where will Carlton Manufacturing build new plants?
In town
In South America
In North America
In Britain
According to the message, what has recently changed?
The telephone number
The testing schedule
Help line selections
Hours of operation
What should callers wishing to schedule a driver’s test do?
Press number one
Speak to a representative
Stay on the line
Register their vehicles
How many options are there for someone wanting to speak to a representative?
One
Two
Three
Four
Which beverage is temporarily unavailable?
Wine
Iced tea
Lemonade
Soda
What does the waitress say about ordering from the dinner menu?
There are fewer choices.
It is more expensive.
She recommends it.
The food will take longer.
How many alcoholic beverages are served?
One
Two
Three
None
Who are the Satos in relation to Explorer Financial Services?
Current employees
Former clients
Account managers
Large investors
What probably describes the investment Robert Fripp wants to discuss?
Somewhat risky
Tax-free
Partially guaranteed
Long-term
When should the Satos contact Robert Fripp?
By phone
Before five o’clock
Tomorrow
Anytime
What is the largest personnel-related expense this year?
Salaries and bonuses
Training
Medical and dental insurance
Payroll taxes
What does the “Learn While You Earn” program involve?
A video series
In-house training
Tuition subsidies
Employee recruitment
Which area represents payroll taxes?
Red
Blue
Green
Yellow
