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Listening Comprehension Quiz

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 31mins

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1.

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.

a)

The woman is leaning about the pillar

b)

The woman is leaning on the pillar

c)

The woman is sitting against the pillar

d)

The woman is leaning on the sign.

2.

What is the conversation mainly about?

a)

A meeting

b)

The management team

c)

Clients

d)

Shipping orders

3.

What can be assumed about the speakers?

a)

They get paid a lot.

b)

They are the highest positions in their departments.

c)

They are from different departments.

d)

They are both holding a meeting.

4.

Why is a meeting being held?

a)

To go over the new order processing guidelines.

b)

To explain how to handle clients.

c)

To discipline the management team.

d)

To make sure all staff members are healthy.

5.

Who is Linda?

a)

The company’s best client

b)

The present of the company

c)

The manager of the company

d)

An employee who is retiring

6.

What has the personnel department done?

a)

Made a schedule for a big meeting

b)

Paid for the banquet

c)

Scheduled some interviews

d)

Fired Linda

7.

What can be assumed about Linda?

a)

She broke the records for sales in the company.

b)

She has children.

c)

She worked at the company the longest.

d)

She was a great worker.

8.

Who is Dr. Franklin?

a)

A surgeon

b)

A dentist

c)

A secretary

d)

A governor

9.

Why has the man called?

a)

To set up an appointment

b)

To cancel his appointment

c)

To speak to a doctor

d)

To ask about costs

10.

What does the man say he will do?

a)

Go to the doctor on Monday

b)

Call the doctor himself

c)

Call back next week

d)

Pay a lot of money

11.

What is the report probably for?

a)

A school project

b)

A company

c)

A new house

d)

Taxes

12.

What is the man’s problem?

a)

He is about to get fired.

b)

Someone lost his report.

c)

He doesn’t have enough time to finish his report.

d)

His report got an F.

13.

What can be assumed about last time?

a)

The man turned his report in on time.

b)

The man almost got fired.

c)

The man got a promotion.

d)

His boss was not satisfied with the report.

14.

Why is the man looking for Ross?

a)

To give him a ride home

b)

To give him a report

c)

To talk to him about a meeting

d)

To give him a checkup

15.

Where is Ross right now?

a)

At a meeting

b)

At home

c)

At his office

d)

At lunch

16.

What does the woman suggest the man do?

a)

Meet Ross at the hospital

b)

Wait for Ross

c)

Send Ross a fax

d)

See Ross tomorrow

17.

Where is this conversation taking place?

a)

At an auto-repair shop

b)

At a car dealership

c)

At a friend’s house

d)

At a bus stop

18.

What does the car NOT need inspection on?

a)

Rotate tires

b)

Safety inspection

c)

Headlights

d)

Oil change

19.

When will the car be finished?

a)

In 1 hour

b)

By 11 p.m.

c)

Next morning

d)

Next afternoon

20.

How many books will the speakers probably order?

a)

Two

b)

Five

c)

Ten

d)

Twelve

21.

Why are they ordering more books?

a)

More people are signing up.

b)

The boss requested more books.

c)

They made a mistake the first time they ordered.

d)

Some people lost their books.

22.

Under what circumstances will the company send books by express courier?

a)

If the order takes longer than a week

b)

If you order 10 books or more

c)

If the order takes longer than two weeks

d)

If you order 12 books

23.

Where are the speakers going?

a)

To a party

b)

To a meeting

c)

To an airport

d)

To a park

24.

What did the man not expect?

a)

A car breakdown

b)

Heavy traffic

c)

A flight delay

d)

A road detour

25.

What does the man suggest?

a)

Missing an appointment

b)

Returning home

c)

Starting earlier next time

d)

Taking a freeway

26.

What type of business does the woman most likely work for?

a)

A credit card company

b)

A bank

c)

A hotel

d)

A phone company

27.

Why has the man called?

a)

His bill is showing an overcharge.

b)

He wants to make an international call.

c)

He has not received a payment

d)

He is participating in a customer survey

28.

What happened two weeks ago?

a)

A card was issued.

b)

A problem was reported.

c)

A mistake was corrected.

d)

A new connection was provided

29.

Who are the speakers?

a)

Salesmen

b)

Architects

c)

Loan sharks

d)

Home appliance company workers

30.

What information was in the e-mail?

a)

A request for new designers

b)

A request for a meeting

c)

A request for blueprints

d)

A request for a receipt

31.

What does the man ask his co – worker?

a)

To have the blueprints ready by tomorrow

b)

To take the blueprints

c)

To stop by the construction site tomorrow

d)

To get the blueprints ready by 2:45 p.m.

32.

What will the mayor talk about?

a)

Tonight’s agenda

b)

A new meeting schedule

c)

Garbage pick-up

d)

The citizens of Altamont

33.

What was proposed last week?

a)

Taking questions from the floor

b)

Less frequent meetings

c)

A mayoral election

d)

A February meeting

34.

Who will be able to ask questions?

a)

Altamont City Council

b)

Kathy McPherson

c)

The mayor

d)

Citizens of Altamont

35.

According to the advertisement, what is the speaker’s job?

a)

Office manager

b)

Salesperson

c)

Insurance investigator

d)

Announcer

36.

What did the speaker dislike about her previous job?

a)

Not getting paid regularly

b)

Getting little experience

c)

Business trips

d)

Too much time in the office

37.

What is an advantage of working for Jones Insurance?

a)

It is a large company.

b)

It pays well.

c)

It is famous.

d)

It gives long vacations.

38.

When do employees need to report to work again?

a)

In five hours

b)

At 2:00 p.m.

c)

On Monday

d)

At 3:00 p.m.

39.

What is forcing the factory to shut down early?

a)

A hurricane

b)

A snowstorm

c)

The National Weather Agency

d)

Manufacturing problems

40.

When should a worker living more than ten miles away leave?

a)

As soon as possible

b)

In five hours

c)

At 2:00 p.m.

d)

At 3:00 p.m.

41.

What is true of today’s training session?

a)

Many employees are attending.

b)

It will last two hours.

c)

It is in a conference room.

d)

It is mandatory.

42.

What is typed on the yellow sheet of paper?

a)

Employee information

b)

A computer password

c)

The schedule

d)

Training instructions

43.

What should employees do if there is a mistake on the yellow paper?

a)

Tell one of the trainers before leaving

b)

Tell one of the trainers next time

c)

Tell one of the trainers immediately

d)

Go to the auditorium

44.

According to what was said, what product has been purchased?

a)

A computer

b)

An instructional program

c)

An upgrade

d)

A video game

45.

What should a user do to watch the full introduction?

a)

Start Onyx 4.0

b)

Press the backspace key

c)

Wait for it to start

d)

Press the space bar

46.

How can a user pause the introduction?

a)

It is not possible.

b)

Press the backspace key

c)

Press D2

d)

Use Onyx 4.0

47.

Which of the following was cited as a reason for the closings?

a)

Lower production levels

b)

Conflicts with workers

c)

Increased raw materials costs

d)

Declining sales

48.

Who is Grace Kang?

a)

A news anchor

b)

A spokesperson

c)

A union leader

d)

A factory worker

49.

Where will Carlton Manufacturing build new plants?

a)

In town

b)

In South America

c)

In North America

d)

In Britain

50.

According to the message, what has recently changed?

a)

The telephone number

b)

The testing schedule

c)

Help line selections

d)

Hours of operation

51.

What should callers wishing to schedule a driver’s test do?

a)

Press number one

b)

Speak to a representative

c)

Stay on the line

d)

Register their vehicles

52.

How many options are there for someone wanting to speak to a representative?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

53.

Which beverage is temporarily unavailable?

a)

Wine

b)

Iced tea

c)

Lemonade

d)

Soda

54.

What does the waitress say about ordering from the dinner menu?

a)

There are fewer choices.

b)

It is more expensive.

c)

She recommends it.

d)

The food will take longer.

55.

How many alcoholic beverages are served?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

None

56.

Who are the Satos in relation to Explorer Financial Services?

a)

Current employees

b)

Former clients

c)

Account managers

d)

Large investors

57.

What probably describes the investment Robert Fripp wants to discuss?

a)

Somewhat risky

b)

Tax-free

c)

Partially guaranteed

d)

Long-term

58.

When should the Satos contact Robert Fripp?

a)

By phone

b)

Before five o’clock

c)

Tomorrow

d)

Anytime

59.

What is the largest personnel-related expense this year?

a)

Salaries and bonuses

b)

Training

c)

Medical and dental insurance

d)

Payroll taxes

60.

What does the “Learn While You Earn” program involve?

a)

A video series

b)

In-house training

c)

Tuition subsidies

d)

Employee recruitment

61.

Which area represents payroll taxes?

a)

Red

b)

Blue

c)

Green

d)

Yellow