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Practice Test 1
PART 1: PHOTOS (D) They're walking up the stairs.
1. Look at the picture marked number 1 in 7. Look at the picture marked number 7 in
your book. your book.
(A) They're shaking out the sand. (A) The tables are set for lunch.
(B) They're greeting one another. (B) The diners are enjoying a break.
(C) They're going out to sea. (C) The customers are choosing their
(D) They're running a mile. seats.
2. Look at the picture marked number 2 in (D) The chairs and tables are empty.
your book. 8. Look at the picture marked number 8 in
(A) She's drawing on paper. your book.
(B) She's arranging the tiles. (A) The cargo is in the hold of the plane.
(C) She's filing her nails. (B) The boxes are loaded onto the
(D) She's looking in the files. container.
3. Look at the picture marked number 3 in (C) The goods are stacked in the
your book. warehouse.
(A) The telephones are on the wall. (D) The produce is on the back of the
(B) The signs are under the phones. truck.
(C) The door is behind the sign. 9. Look at the picture marked number 9 in
(D) The phones are to the left of the your book.
door. (A) They're staying on the platform.
4. Look at the picture marked number 4 in (B) They're opening the window.
your book. (C) They're waiting for the plane.
(A) She's writing some notes. (D) They're getting on the train.
(B) She's looking through the 10. Look at the picture marked number 10 in
microscope. your book.
(C) She's cleaning the lab equipment. (A) She's holding the cup with both
(D) She's using a telescope. hands.
5. Look at the picture marked number 5 in (B) She's walking in the pouring rain.
your book. (C) She's pointing up to the top shelf.
(A) The uniformed guard is by the (D) She's pouring a cup of coffee.
entrance.
(B) The gate to the courtyard is open. PART 2: QUESTION-RESPONSE
(C) The pathway circles through the 11. When did the director arrive?
trees. (A) Since this morning.
(D) The tourists line up by the garden (B) At the airport.
door. (C) Late last night.
6. Look at the picture marked number 6 in 12. Do you know whose keys these are?
your book. (A) I left them on your desk.
(A) They're riding on the elevator. (B) I think they're Mr. Kim's.
(B) They're buying a refrigerator. (C) They're the keys to the closet door.
(C) They're standing near the escalator.

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13. Where did you put the packages for Ms. 21. How often do you have to turn in
Sato? financial reports?
(A) Ms. Sato is over there. (A) Mrs. Gomez is our financial
(B) They're on her desk. manager.
(C) She packed her bags. (B) Once every month.
14. Are you almost ready for the meeting? (C) He's a very good reporter.
(A) I met him at the reception last 22. How long does the bus ride take?
night. (A) It's only about fifteen minutes.
(B) No, it's in the big conference room. (B) It's not a very big bus.
(C) Yes, I just have to finish typing (C) It's a very pleasant ride.
these notes. 23. I don't feel very well.
15. Where do you usually park your car? (A) You don't look sick.
(A) There's a beautiful park nearby. (B) She's fine, thank you.
(B) In the garage across the street. (C) You're welcome.
(C) I had to take it to the mechanic last 24. Where would you like to eat dinner?
week. (A) As soon as I finish typing this
16. When can I call you? document.
(A) Tomorrow morning is a good time. (B) We could try that restaurant across
(B) Most people just call me Maria. the street.
(C) My office is the best place to talk. (C) Yes, I would like that very much.
17. It's supposed to rain tomorrow. 25. Were you able to book a hotel for next
(A) You were supposed to come week?
yesterday. (A) I've already read that book.
(B) I'd better bring an umbrella. (B) Yes, I got a room at a nice place
(C) Tomorrow's train is on time. downtown.
18. Who is going to meet Mr. Contini at the (C) No, I didn't.
airport? 26. She's been waiting for over an hour.
(A) He's at the airport. (A) My clock is broken.
(B) Mrs. Garcia will pick him up. (B) Ask her if she wants to sit down and
(C) At ten o'clock. wait.
19. Do you know what time the offices (C) She's lost a lot of weight.
close? 27. How can I make an appointment with Ms.
(A) I think everyone leaves by 5:30. Lee?
(B) Yes, the offices are closed. (A) She's very happy about her new
(C) You really should buy some new position.
clothes. (B) You won't be disappointed.
20. Why did Ms. Chen call a meeting (C) You should speak with her assistant.
today? 28. How long do you plan to stay in Tokyo?
(A) It's today. (A) Only about three or four days.
(B) At 2:30, I think. (B) I haven't been there in a long time.
(C) Because we have to discuss the (C) At one of the downtown hotels.
budget.

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29. Would you like to go to a movie with us 38. Why hasn't Mr. Moreno signed those
after work? papers yet?
(A) Yes, we took a long walk. (A) He buys the newspaper every
(B) Yes, that's a great idea. morning.
(C) Yes, I worked all afternoon. (B) Because he hasn't had a chance to
30. Did you notice whether Ms. Kovacs was read them.
at the reception? (C) No, he hasn't.
(A) Yes, I took thorough notes. 39. This grass is higher than ever.
(B) Yes, she was there. (A) I'm taller than you.
(C) Yes, she received it. (B) It's time to cut it.
31. Where can I find Mr. Park? (C) The glass is never clean.
(A) He should be in his office now. 40. You aren't still working for the same
(B) Usually after lunch. company, are you?
(C) At 10:45. (A) No, I got a new job about a month
32. How many people work in this ago.
department? (B) No, I went there alone.
(A) Yes, it's quite a big apartment. (C) No, it was a different computer.
(B) There are fifteen altogether.
(C) I've worked here for several years. PART 3: CONVERSATIONS
33. When will you be free to meet for Questions 41 through 43 refer to the
lunch? following conversation.
(A) In the cafeteria on the second floor. Woman: This package arrived for Mr.
(B) It doesn't cost anything. Ozawa this morning.
(C) Next Monday is a good time. Man: Who is it from? His boss?
34. Did you buy that newspaper Woman: No, his secretary. It's the report he
downstairs? needs for his meeting with Ms.
(A) Yes, we'll need some more paper. Jones tomorrow.
(B) Yes, at the newsstand in the lobby. Man: He's at lunch, but I'll put it on his
(C) Yes, we said good-bye. desk with the rest of his mail.
35. When will the new assistant manager
start work? Questions 44 through 46 refer to the
(A) In the office down the hall. following conversation.
(B) Next week, I think. Man: Oh, no! I left my wallet at my desk!
(C) She has a lot of experience. Woman: Don't worry about it. I'll pay for
36. We're going to build a new house. lunch.
(A) The new building is next to my Man: Are you sure? I ate such a big meal.
home. Woman: It's no problem. I'll use my credit
(B) I'm going there, too. card, and you can pay me later.
(C) I can recommend an architect.
37. Is there a discount on this furniture? Questions 47 through 49 refer to the
(A) Yes, I can give you twenty-five following conversation.
percent off the regular price. Man: Do you have a table for three of us
(B) Yes, we counted it last night. tonight? We don't have
(C) Yes, this is furniture. reservations.

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Woman: I can give you a table for three at Questions 59 through 61 refer to the
nine o'clock, or at 8:45 I have a following conversation.
table next to the kitchen. Woman: Sam, who will be in your office
Man: We'll take the nine o'clock. We'll tomorrow to go over these accounts
just wait in the bar until then. with me?
Man: I'll be at a conference, but my boss
Questions 50 through 52 refer to the will be there after lunch. He'll help
following conversation. you.
Woman: White seems to be the best color Woman: Great. He's more helpful than your
for these walls, don't you think? assistant. I'll take him out to dinner
Man: White is good for the windows, after work as a thank you.
but you need a better color on the
walls. Questions 62 through 64 refer to the
Woman: You're right. How about yellow? following conversation.
Or blue? Blue would match the Woman: This is the newspaper ad you were
color of the rug and chairs. telling me about, right? Briefcases
Man: Sounds good. I'll get the paints on sale at 15 percent off is a really
and we'll start the day after good deal. They'll probably sell out
tomorrow. On Friday. really fast. You should fax your
order today.
Questions 53 through 55 refer to the Man: I think I'd rather call and order one
following conversation over the phone.
Man: Is Jim still working on that Woman: Well, hurry, then. The sale ends
memo? I've got to see him before tomorrow.
I leave. Man: No, it doesn't. Look, Saturday's the
Woman: Good luck. He missed the 3:00 last day.
meeting because he had to type
the final copy. Questions 65 through 67 refer to the
Man: Well, I can't wait. I've got to catch following conversation.
the 6:00 train. I'm already late. Woman: I'm so tired of this old photocopier.
Did you realize it's broken again?
Questions 56 through 58 refer to the The copies come out too light now.
following conversation. Man: I'm going to report this right away. I
Man: We can't write this report here. have to get these copies made.
Your office is too noisy. Aren't Woman: I already called the company. A
there desks somewhere where it's repair person will be here at noon.
quieter? Man: Great. Well, I guess I'll read my e-
Woman: Hmm. We could take the elevator mail while I'm waiting.
to the first floor conference room.
Man: OK. Let's just take this computer Questions 68 through 70 refer to the
and that folder of papers with us. following conversation.
Woman: Fine. We can leave the pens and Woman: We have to discuss the conference
notepads here. They have all that plans soon. Can we meet this
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Man: Sorry, I'll be away on a business can use our express check-out lanes. Don't
trip for the rest of this week. wait in line. Just follow the red signs to the
Woman: How about next Monday then? I'll express lanes at the front of the store.
see you in your office at 11.
Man: Monday's fine, but let's make it at Questions 80 through 82 refer to the
one. I have a morning class. following talk.
Good evening, class. I'm Dr. Compton. First,
PART 4: TALKS I'd like to explain the requirements of this
Questions 71 through 73 refer to the course. We'll use just one textbook. It's
following announcement. available in the university bookstore and is
The 10:30 train to Paris will begin boarding called Advanced Algebra. I'll assign about
in ten minutes at Gate 15. Passengers who ten algebra exercises a week for you to do as
still wish to check luggage should do so homework, and you'll have a midterm exam
now. Passengers with small children or as well as a final exam. Class begins at seven
those needing special assistance are asked o'clock and I expect everyone to be here on
to arrive at the gate five minutes before time.
boarding time. All other passengers will be
boarded in the order that they arrive at the Questions 83 through 85 refer to the
gate. Passengers without tickets can following announcement.
purchase them on the train. Please be Good afternoon. I hope you're all feeling
advised that on board the train we can well-rested and energetic after that delicious
accept cash only. Credit cards and personal lunch. For our next stop, we'll visit the Bob
checks will not be accepted. Wilson House. Mr. Wilson is an important
figure in our history and was our city's first
Questions 74 through 76 refer to the mayor. The bus driver has informed me that
following report. we'll have an hour to spend at the Wilson
Welcome to the five o'clock weather report. House. Then we'll go on to see the war-
I know you're all tired of this long day of heroes monument. It'll be late by then, and
rain, but the good news is that the skies will we'll have to leave the art museum visit for
finally clear up tonight. By tomorrow another day.
morning there shouldn't be a cloud in the
sky, and it'll be warm and sunny all day. For Questions 86 through 88 refer to the
all you people who've been wanting to following announcement.
make a trip to the beach, tomorrow should Attention all employees. There are still a few
be the perfect day for it. tickets left for the year-end soccer
tournament at the City Stadium. Anyone who
Questions 77 through 79 refer to the wishes to join the company excursion to see
following announcement. the game should go to the front desk today to
Attention shoppers. Take advantage of reserve your tickets. We've hired a bus which
today's special in the meat department. will leave from the front of the building on
Ground beef is on sale at two pounds for the Saturday at six a.m. The bus ride is free. Join
price of one. Don't forget to check out our us on this exciting trip to watch your favorite
produce department where we have fresh players win the trophy.
vegetables and a variety of fruit available.
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Questions 89 through 91 refer to the schedule next month. Check our website for
following speech. details. Thank you for choosing Breezeway
Good evening. I am pleased to introduce Airlines.
Ms. Lucy Park, the award-winning author
of You, Too, Can Become a Millionaire. Questions 98 through 100 refer to the
Ms. Park will read excerpts from her book following recorded announcement.
and answer questions from the audience. Thank you for calling the Starlight Cinema.
Following that, she will be available to sign Today we are showing the exciting action
copies of her book. You can purchase the drama Lost in the Storm. We have shows
book at the back of the auditorium for today at 1, 3,5, and 7:30 p.m. We will also
twenty-five dollars. That's a special price have a special midnight showing of the
available tonight only and is 10 percent off mystery thriller Black Night. Tickets for this
the usual cost. show will not be sold to anyone under the age
of 18. All shows before five o'clock are half
Questions 92 through 94 refer to the price. Cold drinks, hot popcorn, and other
following announcement. snacks are available for sale in the lobby.
You have reached the office of Pamela Please don't bring outside food into the
Jones, science reporter at the Daily Times theater.
newspaper. I'll be out of the office all week
at the journalists' conference in New York.
If you wish to speak to my assistant, press
1. To reach the main switchboard, press 2.
To leave a message, please stay on the line.
Start speaking at the sound of the beep.
Thank you.

Questions 95 through 97 refer to the

following recorded announcement.
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of Breezeway Airlines. The following
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this evening's arrivals. Flight 260 from
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Flight 75 from Sydney will arrive on time.
Flight 186 from London will arrive one
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