PART A: THE CONTENT OF LISTENING TEST

A.1 OVERVIEW OF LISTENING PART 1

1. Overview Questions
a. Questions about the location
Choice (B) is the correct answer because the word realistic and phrases
sound track, home on a rainy day indicate the participants in the conversation
are listening to music at home.
Practice (Track 01)
1.B
Woman 1: Are you going up?
Woman 2: Yes. Which floor do you want?
Woman 1: The fourth floor, please. I’m going to Dr. Sam’s office.
2.A
Man: I need a computer but I don’t know what kind.
Woman: Well, you’ll come to the right place because we sell all kinds. What
will you use it for?
Man: I own a bakery, and I need to keep better records of my sales and
expenses.

b. Questions about the action/ activities, places and jobs

The words, phrases like empty space, too small, open the doors. Full-size
and compact indicate the speaker is finding parking lot. Therefore, the
correct answer is (D). Parking a car.

Practice
1. D
Man: Good afternoon. I've got a delivery for Shannon Meyers. Woman: Oh,
this is Ms. Meyers's office, but she's out on a business lunch with a client.
Can you leave it with me? Man: That's no problem. I'll need you to sign for

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it, just so we have proof that someone was here when it was dropped off.
Woman: Of course. If you'll put the box by that office, I'll get a pen.
2. A
MAN: Do you have an appointment Wednesday morning? WOMAN: Why?
Do you want to meet about the overseas project? MAN: No, I want to show
you the new employee work schedule. I wondered if you'd have some free
time before lunch, say, eleven thirty. WOMAN: That would be fine. I’ll be
between appointments then. I'll look for you in the conference room.
3. B
WOMAN: I'm Sarah Parker. Ms. Salam is expecting me. MAN: Oh, yes,
you're the three o'clock appointment. I'll have to ask you to sign the visitor's
book first. And here is your visitor's pass. WOMAN: Thank you. Which office
is hers? MAN: It's right down the hall, second door on the left.

c. Questions about the speaker/ audience

The word captain and phrases seat belt sign, overhead compartment suggest
that the woman works at the plane. She mentions about the captain shows
she does not a pilot. The correct answer is A. Flight attendant.
1. B
Man: Linh’s too sick to perform tonight.
Woman: Oh, no. Who’s going to play bass?
Man: I will. You’ll be alone on trumpet.
2. A
Man 1: Front desk
Man 2: Yes, I’d like to have my suit cleaned and pressed.
Man 1: Certainly. I’ll have some come by your room in a few minutes to pick it
up.

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d. Questions about the topic/ purpose
The correct answer is C. Two people participating in the conversation are
talking about Mr. Chung's promotion to vice president of the company. They
mentioned his character as well as his old job, but it is a part of the topic.
1. C
Man: Aren’t his gardens beautiful? Everything he touches grows.
Woman: Oh, yes, he’s so talented.
Ma: Look at the color and design of flowers around the fountain.
2. B
Woman: Is there a dress code at your company?
Man: No, but most of the men wear coats and ties, and the women wear
dresses or suits.
Woman: Oh, it’s pretty formal then.

2. Detail questions
a. Questions about duration, frequency, or quantity
The meeting has been planning at 9 a.m but it was postponed about 2 hours.
The correct answer is B. 11 a.m.
Practice
1. B
Man: So do all employees get a discount on store purchases?
Woman: Yes, we offer a ten percent discount. However, new employees get
only a five percent discount until they've been here for six months.
2. A
Woman: Frank, you must be excited about your trip to Brazil! How long are
you staying?
Man: I was going to stay for two weeks. But the hotel increased its prices, so
I'm going for only seven days.
3. A
Man: Ms. Jackson, here's your pain medication.

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Woman: Oh, thank you. How often should I take it?
Man: Normally, I'd say take it once every six hours. But your injury is pretty
severe, so for that reason, I recommend taking it once every four hours
4. A
Woman: Michael, are you going to Carl's retirement party? It's on Friday the
tenth, two weeks from now.
Man: I wish I could. But I'm meeting new clients in Mexico the day after. I'll be
getting ready for that trip.
Woman: Oh, too bad. It would be great if you could come. Even if you stayed
only for an hour or two.
Man: I wanted to do that. Unfortunately, because it's a weeklong trip, I’ll need
time to pack. I've been working on this account for a month, and I want
everything to go perfectly.

b. Questions about locations

The correct answer is C. At home. Others option are mentioned in the
listening but it is not exactly correct answer.
Practice
1.D
Man: I’m getting together later with some friends from the office.
Woman: Will you be at that café downstairs?
Man: No, we’re going to that other café, the one next to the park.
Woman: Oh, I love that place. A great view of the park.
2.B
Man: I’ve looked all over the office, but I can’t find my cell phone.
Woman: Hmmm. Did you take a cab? Maybe you left it in the cab.
Man: No, I took a bus. I know I left it at the restaurant where I had lunch.
Woman: Let’s go back to the restaurant or at least call them.

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c. Questions about reasons
The correct answer is B. Now my new car has a dent in it. Show us the
reason why today the man is quiet (it means similar to upset). You must be
careful the options distract is leave work early, teeth…hurting or paid too
much for…car. The options are mention in the listening (left early, dentist,
car…too expensive) but it is not exactly answer.

1. A
Man: This elevator is so slow. Let’s take the stairs.
Woman: I can’t walk down all those stairs
Man: Sure you can. Come on, I’m tired of waiting for this elevator.
Woman: You go ahead. I’ll wait for the elevator.
2. B
Woman: You’re still here? I thought you’d finished all your work for today.
Man: I have, but I’m waiting for an important phone call.
Woman: Well, don’t stay too late or you’ll be tired all day tomorrow.

d. Questions about identifying people or places

 Identifying people:
 Identifying places:
Task
1. A. The man
2. a. A: the woman; a. B: the man
b. A

Practice
1. A
Woman: You've reached the office of Harold Crane. How can I help you?
Man: Hi, Joe Hewett speaking. I'm down in the warehouse, and I have to
check with Mr. Crane on an order.

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Woman: He's actually on his way to corporate headquarters downtown. Can I
take a message?
Man: Sure. We've got a delivery for State Hospital. But it doesn't say which
department to send it to.
2. A
Man: OK, Ms. Miller. I've looked up your file, and it looks like you're not
scheduled to refill this prescription for a few more days.
Woman: I know. But I'm going on a trip with my kids next week, and I won't
be able to refill it then. The secretary at my doctor's office said I could just
explain that at the pharmacy.
Man: I see. Sorry, but she was wrong about that. A pharmacist can't alter
your prescription. I'll have to call your primary physician.
Woman: That's fine. I'll just make a few business calls while I wait, if that's
OK with you.

e. Questions about plans, problems, requests or suggestions,

instructions, times, quantities, and other items
Task: What problem does the woman have? C
Practice
1. D
Woman: Would you take care of my plants while I'm away?
Man: Sure. What do I need to do?
Woman: Don't do anything to the cactus, but water the rest of them once a
week.
2. D
Woman: Your sister called while you were out.
Man: Did she leave a message?
Woman: She said to have you call her when you get back.
3. A
Man: Do you have an e-mail account?

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Woman: Yes, I use e-mail often.
Man: Then give me your address, and I will contact you.
Practice
1.C
Woman: Don’t know what to get your loved one for Valentine's Day? Then
we have the answer for you! Stop by Norby's department store's annual
jewelry sale! Today were featuring any number of great deals on
necklaces, earrings, and even diamond rings. They make great gifts that let
your loved one know just how you feel. Norby's department store-gift
solutions for people who really care.
2.C
Man: For all passengers traveling on the 10:14 train to Cambridge, the train
has been delayed 15 minutes due to engine problems. Repeat, the 10:14
train to Cambridge has been delayed 15 minutes and will now be departing
at 10:29 a.m. Please adjust your travel plans accordingly.

f. Inference questions
Task
1. A
Woman: Northeast 1782 to Wichita is now ready to board at Gate 17.
Remember, only two carry-ons per passenger are permitted. Please have
your boarding pass out and ready to present to...

2. D
It looks as though our warm, sunny, summer-like weather will continue at
least through Saturday and Sunday, so this weekend will be the perfect
time to go out to the countryside to view the colorful fall foliage. On
Monday, though, it appears we're in for a change. It should be a little cooler
with cloudy conditions, and there's a chance of rain. The long-range
forecast shows a few snow flurries coming our way by Wednesday of next

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week. And you can expect to see the temperatures drop to around 22
degrees Fahrenheit that day - that's minus 5 degrees Celsius, folks, so
you'd better get out those winter coats.
3. B
Woman: Hi, this is Jennifer Lieska speaking. I'm calling to let you know
that I'm very upset with the service I received at your store last week. I
wanted to exchange a birthday gift I had gotten from a friend, but the
salesperson who helped me was terrible. He had no idea what to do? It
took about an hour, and in the end I still didn't get my gift because he
couldn't find the right color and size. I’m extremely dissatisfied, so I’d like to
speak with a manager. Please call me at….

Practice
1. B
Woman: I’d like to open an account.
Man: Would you like a savings account or a checking account?
2. C
Woman: Good afternoon, I'm Mai, your flight attendant. Welcome aboard.
Man: Hello, I've got Seat 32C. I hope it's by the window so that I can see the
view.

3. Distractors (Misleading words):

a. Similar-soundings words:
Task: B
Practice
1. C
Man: What's that big ladder for?
Woman: I'm going to help Minh paint his living room.
Man: That's a very long ladder. Be careful you don't fall.

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2. C
Man: What time is it?
Woman: It's after 8.
Man: We'd better hurry. The movie starts before 9.
Woman: It's too late now. We'll never get there on time.

b. Homophones:
Task: A
Practice
1. B
Man: Look at this great TV I got on sale.
Woman: Wow! I need a new TV, too. Is the sale still on?
Man: Today's the last day, so you'd better hurry.
Woman: I will. What time does the store close?
2. A
Come to the newest store in town. At Nguyen's Books we have books for
children and adults. Our bookstore café is a great place to meet your friends
or just to sit and read your new books. Nguyen's Books is located in the red-
brick building right by the City Bank.

c. Homonyms:
Task: B
Practice
1. D
Woman: Could you check the car? It's been making a strange nose.
Man: I've noticed that too when the engine is running, I don't know what it is.
Woman: I'll take it to the mechanic tomorrow morning.
Man: OK, then I'll pick it up after work.

2. C

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Woman: I can't read this.
Man: What's the matter? is that book too hard?
Woman: No, there's not enough light in here.
Man: I’ll bring a lamp from the other room.

d. Antonyms
Homework
1. C
Woman: What a mess.
Man: Don't tell me about it. It's not my responsibility to clean around here.
Woman: Someone has to. This place is barely livable.
2. B
Man: This book is useless.
Woman: What's the matter? Don't you like it?
Man: Sure I like it, but it doesn't have the information I need to write my
report.

e. Synonyms
Practice
1. A
Man: Welcome to Park Place, the city's largest retailer, where we treat our
customers like royalty.
2. B
Woman: If you're looking for an inexpensive place for a delicious post-theater
dinner, the Riverview Café might well suit your needs.
3. A
Man: Do you need an escape from the stresses of work? Sign up for one of
our weeklong excursions to the beaches of Mexico.

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A.2 OVERVIEW OF LISTENING PART 2 AND PART 3
1. Listening for the main idea (Nhận biết ý chính)
Ex 1.1 Practice identifying key words to determine the main idea of the
conversation.
a. Read the following dialogues and underline the key words to help you
identify the main idea of the conversation. (Track 32) A
Ex 1.2 Practice identifying keywords to determine the main idea of the
monologue.
1.
a. Read the following text and underline the keywords to help you
identify the main idea of the monologue.
b. Listen to the monologue (without looking back at the text) and pay
attention to the keywords to help you identify the main idea of the
monologue. (Track 33) C

2. Listening for the main purpose (Nhận biết mục đích chính)
Ex: Listen to the dialogue and answer the questions.
1. C (Track 34)
Student: Hi, Professor Davis, may I ask your advice?
Professor: Sure. What's the problem?
Student: I've been working really hard in your class, but I'm having a little
trouble understanding the material in the textbook.
Professor: Well, the material is a little complicated. I've actually had quite a
few students ask me for advice about this. So I think what you should do is
take notes on the material while you're going over it. You know: key words,
concepts, and such. And if that doesn't work, you could always go to the
learning center. They'll help you with other tactics.
Student: Oh, okay. Thanks a lot. Oh, do you know how much they charge at
the learning center?
Professor: Oh, those services are free of charge.

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3. Listening for details (Nhận biết chi tiết)
Ex: Listen to the dialogue and answer the questions. (Track 35)
1. C 2. B

Boy: Hey, why do you look so tired?

Girl: I was up late last night doing my science homework.
Boy: Oh, I forgot it. When is the due date?
Girl: Tomorrow.
Boy: Oh, no. Is that true? I thought it's next Friday.
Girl: That's terrible! It’s an important part of our grade. Hurry up and start it.
Boy: I know, I know. But I haven't done anything, and I have another
homework that is due tomorrow, too. Moreover, my exams start next
Wednesday.
Girl: Listen, you should get a good grade in the course. I think you must hand
it in tomorrow.
Boy: I know, but...
Girl: I can give you some help if you want. Let's get together after class, and
I'll help you start. If you stay up late tonight, you can do it.

4. Paraphrasing (Nhận biết cách diễn đạt khác nhau cho cùng một ý)
1. What should the student write about? D
The phrase or sentence that helps you choose the correct answer:
Choose the ones you think are interesting./ choose things that catch your
eyes. Something that makes you think “That's really beautiful,” or “I wonder
what that is.”
2. What should the student NOT do? C
The phrase or sentence that helps you choose the correct answer:
Don't copy the whole description. Just write down what you need.
 Let’s listen to the conversation (Track 36)

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I. LISTENING PART 2
Practice 1 (Track 37)
1B 2A 3B 4B

Sue: Have you been to the new sports center, Jim?

Jim: Yes, Sue. It's not cheap but it's big and light.
Sue: Does bus eighteen go there?
Jim: That's right. It takes fifteen minutes. Don't get bus twenty-five because you have
to walk a long way.
Sue: I like doing sports early in the morning ls it opens at seven?
Jim: Yes, you can go there from six, except on Sundays. Then it doesn't open until
nine. The swimming pool has good hot showers; you have to bring your own towel
but you can get soap there. They don't make you wear a swimming hat.
Sue: Do they sell things to eat there?
Jim: Only sandwiches; they don't sell drinks. I usually take some fruit.
Sue: I'd love to go with you next week. How about Wednesday?
Jim: Well, work until late on Wednesday. I'm free on Saturday but it's too busy then
I'll have to be Thursday
Sue: OK See you then.

Practice 2 (Track 38)

Answer key
1. B 2. A 3. A 4. D
Man: Did you find out when the plumber is going to be here to fix the broken
pipe?
Woman: Yes, I called at 1 o’clock, and he said he was tied up in another
building and would be here by 2.
Man: Okay, it’s ten minutes to 2 right now. Could you do me a favor and
make sure the work goes smoothly when he gets here? I have to step out of
the office to meet a client but should be back by 4 o’clock.
Woman: Okay, I will see you later.
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II. LISTENING PART 3
Practice 1 (Track 39)
Answer key
1.C 2.A 3. C 4. B 5. B

All right, class. Today, we’re going to talk about reptiles. Now, as you
probably remember, reptiles are cold- blooded animals that are hatched from
eggs and have scales. Does this sound familiar to everyone? Okay, good.
Now, I think the best thing to do would be to get into examples of reptiles.
Let’s see, um, raise your hand if you’ve ever heard of an animal called the
horned toad. Okay, so many of you have heard of this creature. I see some
questions in your eyes. You are probably wondering why we’re going to talk
about the horned toad since I just mentioned that we’ll be discussing reptiles.
As you all know, a toad is an amphibian, an animal that starts out life living in
water with gills and ends up living on land with lungs. So, here is the issue
with the horn toad. It's not actually a toad at all. The horn toad is actually a
lizard. It's a reptile. The reason people confuse it for a toad is that it is kind of
round. So, from now on, if you hear of someone talking about a horn toad, let
them know that it's actually a lizard. Anyway, the horn lizard doesn't actually
have horns. The things that look like horns are really just spiny scales. These
scales act as protection for the lizard. If an animal is trying to eat the lizard, it
will puff up, kind of like a balloon, and that will make the scales stick out. And
when these spiny scales are sticking out, it's hard for other animals to
swallow the lizard. The horn lizard has other ways of protecting itself or so.
One of these ways is called camouflage. Does everyone remember what
camouflage is? No? Okay, while camouflage is when an animal blends into its
surroundings. The horned lizard does this really well. The horned lizard
usually lives in deserts, and it is a brownish color. The lizard's color allows it
to blend into the desert. Some kinds of horned lizards have yet another way
of protecting themselves.

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Now, this is kind of gross, but some of these lizards can shoot blood out of
the corner of their eyes. This really confuses their predators. Also, this blood
contains a substance that doesn't taste good, that makes animals that might
have wanted to eat the lizard not want to eat it anymore.

Practice 2 (Track 40)

Answer key
1B 2D 3C 4D 5A

J: Good morning, good morning, everyone, and welcome to our regular lecture
on health issues. This series of lectures are organised by the Students' Union
and is part of the union's attempt to help you, the students of this university, to
stay healthy while coping with study and social life at the same time. So it's a
great pleasure for me to welcome back Ms Diane Greenbaum who is a
professional dietician and who has been kind enough to give up her time, in
what I know is a very hectic schedule, to come along and talk to us today.
D: Thank you. Thank you very much, John. May I say it's a pleasure to be back.
Now, stresses at university, being away from home and having to look after
yourselves, learning your way around the campus all contribute to making it
quite hard sometimes to ensure that your diet is adequate. So today I'm going
to talk about ways of making sure that you eat well while at the same time
staying within your budget.
If you have a well-balanced diet, then you should be getting all the vitamins
that you need for normal daily living. However sometimes we think we're
eating the right foods but the vitamins are escaping, perhaps as a result of
cooking and anyway we're not getting the full benefit of them. Now, if you lack
vitamins in any way the solution isn't to rush off and take vitamin pills. Though
they can sometimes help. No, it's far better to look at your diet and how you
prepare your food.
So what are vitamins? Well, the dictionary tells us they are "food factors
essential in small quantities to maintain life". Now, there are fat-soluble
vitamins which can be stored for quite some time by the body and there are

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water-soluble vitamins which are removed more rapidly from the body and so
a regular daily intake of these ones is needed.

PART B: PRACTICE TEST

PRACTICE TEST 1
PART 1:
1C 2B 3D 4A 5C 6A 7C 8B

PART 2:
9C 10B 11A 12B 13B 14A
15C 16C 17C 18B 19B 20B

PART 3:
21 C 22 B 23 D 24 B 25 B
26 C 27 C 28 C 29 A 30 D
31 C 32 B 33 A 34 A 35 C

SCRIPTS:
Q.1: What is the purpose of the message?
Good afternoon. I'm calling for Julie Gibbs. This is Donald Carson from
Doctor Kim's office. I just wanted to confirm your appointment for your annual
physical checkup on Friday, June 27 at 3 o'clock. The checkup shouldn't last
longer than an hour and a half. Since this is your first visit with Doctor Kim,
we'd like you to come to the clinic about 20 minutes early so that we can
create a file for you. If you cannot make the appointment, please contact the
office and let us know at least a day in advance. Thanks.
Q.2: What is being advertised?
Do you need a way to relieve your stress? Whether you're looking for a full-
time membership or just a day of relaxation, Istanbul Spa has something for
you! We have several different services for all your treatment needs. This
week, we're offering a full-day service including a full-body massage,

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aromatherapy and a facial for just one low price. You can also enjoy our
hospitality with a healthy and refreshing beverage at our tea lounge.
Q.3: According to the announcement, what will be built near Berryville?
I am very pleased to announce that city leaders in Berryville have finally
approved a proposal to enlarge the airport on Hathor Road. We have given
the building contract to Heaton Construction. The new terminal will join our
older, existing facilities. Berryville's population has been growing at a rapid
rate over the past 15 years, due to the addition of a local university and the
recent expansion of several businesses.
Q.4: Who is this announcement probably for?
This announcement is for all assembly line employees. Please make sure to
check your work schedule as soon as you arrive in the morning see where
you will be working for the day. You will need to sign in by putting your
signature in the space by your name. After that, please check the
announcement board next to the manager's office for any daily notices.
Finally, don't forget to pick up your protective aprons and glasses from the
safety area.
Q.5: What is the purpose of the message?
Hi, Rose. This is Dorothy calling from the personnel department. I just wanted
to know if you are free to join us for dinner tonight. A few of us will be leaving
the office around 5:30 and going to the Thai restaurant. Our new colleague
Sophia is coming as well. Anyway, if you'd like to join us, just meet us
downstairs in front of the building at about 5. Sophia and I will be taking my
car, and you are more than welcome to ride with us. Anyway, I hope to see
you later. Bye.
Q.6: What is the purpose of the message?
Hello, Mr. Nakamura. This is Eric Parkman, manager of the personnel
department for Linderman Enterprises. We received your resume last week
for the accounting position in our shipping department. I was very impressed
with your experience and education. I would like to schedule an interview at

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our office on Friday, April 29 at 10 o'clock. Please give me a call and let me
know if that time is good for you. Thank you.
Q.7: What is this message about?
Thank you for calling the Tower Place security department. This office will be
closing at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday morning as we relocate to the 10th floor. All
security officers will be on duty during this time. The 10th floor office will be
open at 9 a.m. Thursday. Please contact the security officer on duty, Roy
Williams, at 555-7251 if you need to speak with security personnel after 11 on
Wednesday. Thank you.
Q.8: Who is the speaker?
Staff members of Winton Property Development, welcome to the 8th annual
Top Achievers Awards Dinner. When I founded Winton Property
Development 13 years ago, I knew that I alone could not make the company
the success that it is today. I knew that it would take people like you to help
me achieve that goal. The reason why I host this dinner every year is to
express my deep appreciation to everyone for working so hard for the
continued growth of this company.
SCRIPTS:
Q.9-12
W: Mr. Stone, this is Susan White from the Speedy Medical Center. I am
calling to remind you that you have an appointment with Dr. Johnson
tomorrow at 11.
M: Ah, yes, thank you for reminding me. You know, if you hadn't called, I
would've completely forgotten all about it. I've been so busy lately.
W: Well, we call all of our clients a day before their scheduled appointment.
Anyway, please get here 10 minutes before your appointment since there are
some forms that you have to fill out. Also, don't forget to bring your insurance
information.
M: Okay, I will remember to bring it with me. Thanks, and I will see you
tomorrow then.

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Q.13-16
M: I just read an article in the paper about the medical conference being held
in the city this weekend. I'm really looking forward to going there.
W: Really? I am thinking of going as well. I really want to listen to the talk on
that study about soybeans. A lot of my patients have been mentioning it to me
lately.
M: Yes, my patients have been asking me about it, too. Hey, do you want to
go together this Saturday?
W: All right. My in-laws are coming for a visit this Sunday, so Saturday will be
perfect.
Q.17-20
W: I think the customer was quite satisfied with the service we provided.
M: Yes, I think he was especially happy because he thought the warranty had
expired. He managed to get the repair done at no cost .
W: Well, I am glad that we were able to help a good customer. You know, it's
customers like that who will continue to come back to our store.
M: Yes, I agree with you. I think it's very important that we try to keep all of
our customers happy.
SCRIPTS:
Q.21-25: Listen to part of a conversation between two people on
campus.
W: Hi, there. I was looking for information about becoming a political science
major.
M: Sure. We have some brochures right here.
W: Thanks, but could I ask you a few questions?
M: No problem. Fire away.
W: Are there many requirements for Political Science?
M: Uh, not really... Just you must take Political Science 1 and 2, a general
history class, and a writing seminar.
W: I thought you had to take economics, too.

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M: Not for the general Political Science program. But there are a couple of
specialized programs that have additional requirements.
W: Oh, really? What are they?
M: Well, there is the International Relations program. It is more
interdisciplinary, so it requires economics and a second history credit; the two
history credits have to be in different regions. There is also the honors
Political Science program. To get into that, you need to take the same
economics class as the International Relations program, and a special
Political Science seminar. And you need to maintain over a "B" average in all
those required courses.
W: Wow, that sounds difficult.
M: Yeah, not many people are qualified for the honors program. That's why
it's considered more prestigious, I guess.
W: Is that all?
M: No. You also have to complete this form, listing all the Political Science
and related credits you have already taken or plan to take, and get the
department chair to sign off on it.
W: Uggh. This is really a lot of work
M: Yeah, but everyone has to do it. It's not different from any other majors;
the department wants to know that you've thought about your major carefully
and thoroughly, and that all the students are being realistic in their
expectations.
Q.26-30:
M: Hey, Clara. Got a minute?
W: Oh, hi, Will. Sure, I've got plenty of time. What's the matter? M: Did you
see the poster saying that our debate club meeting tonight had been moved?
W: Oh yes, you didn't get the email?
M: My computer hasn't been working these few days, so I can't get access to
my mailbox. Anyway, why has it been moved?

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W: That whole wing of the Student Union building is getting repainted today,
so it's off-limits until the paint dries, vented properly and the workers clean
everything up.
M: It's about time. The club offices in the student building have been looking
rundown for quite a while now. A new paint-job would do them a world of
good. W: And the rooms are going to be repainted in a lighter color, too.
That old paint was too dark and depressing.
M: A lighter color would help everything look bigger, too. Our debate club
could use that.
W: Yeah, but we need more than just light paint. We've grown too big for that
little room; we really need to move into a bigger place.
M: Any chance of that happening?
W: Not that I know of. Except for tonight, that is, just for this once, we'll be
meeting downstairs in Turner Auditorium.
M: That place is huge, way too big for us.
W: I know, but it was the only place available tonight. And it was either there
or else cancel the meeting altogether.
M: I guess it's better than canceling. Although, to be honest, I could use
another week to prepare for my speech, I've been really busy with my classes
lately.
Q.31-35: Listen to part of a lecture in a film class. The professor is talking
about science fiction and popular culture. Science fiction is very popular these
days - in books, in movies, and on TV. Unfortunately, popular science fiction
is often a lot more "fiction" and not so much "science." One of the most
common problems is science fiction's fascination with faster-than-light travel.
We know that is impossible, as it violates Einstein's basic theory of space and
time, but on Star Trek and other science fiction shows, spaceships jump from
star to star and galaxy to galaxy like you or I might want to drive to another
city. In truth, the closest star to Earth, Proxima Centauri, is over three light
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anyone theoretically could travel, it would take three years to make it to our
nearest neighbor. Other stars and galaxies are routinely thousands and
millions of light years away, making intergalactic travel an impossibility. Even
if we grant that such space travel somehow was possible, there is no
shortage of other errors in popular science fiction. Star Wars and other films,
spaceships swoop across the screen, with their.... uh... their engines emitting
a great roar. However, since space is a void, sound waves cannot travel.
There is no sound in space; it is utterly silent. Gravity is another mystery in
these films. Gravity depends mostly on mass. Spaceships are tiny compared
to the mass of earth. In space there should be practically no gravity. And yet
people in science fiction routinely walk around their spaceships in space as
comfortably as they would on earth. That said, there have been a few, scarce
films that bothered to portray the science of space flight somewhat
realistically. In 2001: A Space Odyssey, the ship must rotate to create
artificial gravity. Outside the spaceship, there is total silence. And the voyage
from Earth to Jupiter takes many months. But such films are the exception,
not the rule. While science fiction may be enjoyable, you should look
elsewhere to learn about science.

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PRACTICE TEST 2
PART 1:
1B 2A 3B 4B 5B 6C 7C 8B

PART 2:
9B 10B 11C 12C 13C 14B
15A 16B 17B 18C 19A 20C

PART 3:
21 B 22 B 23 C 24 B 25 C
26 C 27 A 28 A 29 D 30 B
31 B 32 A 33 A 34 A 35 B

SCRIPTS:
Q.1: Who is probably making talking on the phone?
Hello, this is Gloria with Dr. Baum's office. This is a reminder of your dental
appointment for Thursday, May 22, at 1:00 p.m. Since you have several
cavities to fill, please allow yourself at least three hours for the visit.
Q.2: Why has the meeting been relocated?
Because the South Tower is undergoing renovations, the design team
meeting scheduled for tomorrow morning has been moved to the North Tower
conference room on the 12th floor. The meeting will still be held at 10:00.
Q.3: What is the main cause of decreased domestic sales?
Unfortunately, I must report that domestic sales have dropped by 17 percent
over the last two quarters. Although the sluggish domestic economy is a
factor, the primary cause of this worrying development is increasing
competition in the retail clothing sector.
Q.4: What should the listeners do before they skate?
This weekend is the first outing of the in-line skating club for this season.
Remember, you are not allowed to skate with the club unless you wear an
approved safety helmet. You can ask Rea, the safety coordinator, if you are
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Q.5: What profession does the speaker work in?
As a woman and sports announcer, I'm often approached about giving
speeches on women in sports.
Q.6: What is the purpose of Ricardo's visit?
Ricardo will be here in the U.S. for three months observing some of the
managerial techniques and procedures we use at this office.
Q.7: What kind of business would be making this announcement?
In order to improve customer service, we will be initiating a customer
satisfaction survey. The survey will focus on several different areas, including
courtesy and promptness by waiters or waitresses, cleanliness, and food
quality and selection.
Q.8: Why has confidence increased?
Investor confidence was bolstered by government data indicating inflation
rose by barely two tenths of one percent last quarter, meaning that the
National Bank is unlikely to raise interest rates.
SCRIPTS:
Q.9-12:
W: Our copier has been acting strangely today. Could you come and take a
look at it for us?
M: Okay, but did you check to see if any paper is jammed inside?
W: Yes, I did, but that's not the problem. I think the problem may be more
serious.
M: All right, but I have to run across town this morning to fix a machine there,
so I don't think I can make it to your office until after lunch.
Q.13-16:
W: Hi, there. I'm having trouble finding this certain book on medieval German
nobility.
M: Let me check on the computer. Hmm... it appears that we don't have it.
W: Oh, no. It was really important for an essay I'm working on right now.

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M: Well, we have a central computer system that is connected to the other
university libraries in the state. I can search them all to see where your book
is, then order it from the nearest university. You could borrow it from another
library.
W: That would be great. How long will it take?
M: We can usually get a book here in two or three days. But the lending
period is shorter than for a normal book - only 10 days instead of two weeks.
And if you're late returning books from other libraries, the overdue fine is a lot
larger.
W: I won't be late. But does it cost anything to sign out books from other
libraries?
M: Not for up to five books. Any more than that, and you would have to pay a
small service charge.
Q.17-20:
M: What's the matter, Jane?
W: Oh, I was supposed to meet James for a study session at 4, but he's late.
M: James is like that. I always give myself an extra 15 minutes or so
whenever I have an appointment with him.
W: That's not a bad idea. I'd like to have him waiting for me for a change.
M: Yeah, some people are just irresponsible like that. I remember once he
was actually late for the exam. Nearly 20 minutes late, and he just comes
walking in, like there's nothing wrong. He wasn't worried or anything.
W: I can't imagine myself being like that. I always leave myself extra time, just
to make sure I'm always ready and on time.
M: Oh, there he comes now.
W: It's about time.
M: How long are you guys planning on studying?
W: Pretty late. We have a big chemistry test tomorrow and I'm really behind.
M: Well, maybe I'll see you later. I have to get some work done at the library,
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SCRIPTS:
Q.21-25:
W: Can you believe Professor Kensington postponed the due date for the
term paper this morning? It's unbelievable!
M: Yeah, it was crazy! I've been spending days and nights in the computer
lab writing up that paper. I only did that because he kept on emphasizing that
he won't take any paper that's not in his office by noon today.
W: I heard that, too. Jessica and I stayed up half the night trying to finish it. I
think it was three o'clock in the morning when we finally had the third draft. I
barely had any sleep.
M: You had Jessica to help you? At least you had someone to proofread your
paper and help you with the research. It was a nightmare for me. I didn't even
have time to proofread my paper.
W: Well, I'm really upset that Professor Kensington was so inconsiderate.
Don't you agree?
M: I guess it was a hasty change, but... I think he did it for us students. W:
You really didn't get enough sleep, did you? You're not thinking straight. I
can't possibly see how I can understand his hasty decision that way.
M: Well, as much as I'm unhappy with his last-minute decision, I think he did
it so that we could have one more chance to look over our work before
turning it in. Besides, an extension of two days isn't going to change anything
drastic in our papers.
W: I suppose. Still, I would have had more time to study for the calculus
exam, which was today, if I hadn't had to spend so much time and energy on
that paper.
M: Oh well, at least he didn't tell us to hand it in earlier.
W: That's right... anyway, I'm not going to spend another two days on the
assignment. I'm handing it in after the next class.
Q.26-30:
W: Professor Atkins, could I get some help with my chemistry lab?

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P: Certainly, Julie. What's the problem? Are you having trouble understanding
some of the experiments?
W: Oh, no, I understand the experiment...perhaps I only think that I
understand it.
P: What do you mean? Do you or don't you?
W: Well, I tried the latest experiment by myself, based on what I understood
from your lectures and lab session... but I seem to come up with really
different results from what the textbook indicates I should be getting.
P: That certainly is a possibility. Remember, the textbook tends to give you an
ideal explanation of the experiments. But in real life, any number of factors
can cause you to get results that might not be the ideal or preferred outcome.
W: Oh, that's good... so any result is acceptable?
P: No, of course there is a range for this particular experiment, I'd expect your
answer to be within ... let's see now... perhaps 4 or 5% off the textbook.
W: Really? My answer was nearly 10% off. Wouldn't that be alright?
P: I'm sorry, but that would be a problem. If your answer were that far from
the proper answer, and say that even if you could explain the difference, I
would have to lower your grade significantly.
W: I see. Alright. I guess I'm going to have to redo it. I want to do well in your
class and can't afford to get a bad grade.
P: Very good. But you'll have to hurry, the lab is due Friday, and I won't be
giving any extensions.
W: Oh, I was hoping ...
P: Yes?
W: Oh, it's nothing. Well, could you please sign a permission slip for me to
use the lab after hours? I only have time during late evenings this weekend.
P: Sure, I'll do that for you right now. Here you go..., and a tip... before you
start the experiment, wipe the test tubes with alcohol... there might be
unwanted residue inside that might be affecting the result.
Q.31-35:

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We'll be looking into the largest state in America, Alaska. If you look at the
location of Alaska on the map, you can see that it is bordered by Canada on
the east, the Arctic Ocean on the north, the Bering Strait and Bering Sea to
the east, and the Gulf of Alaska... wait a minute... sorry about that... to the
west and the Gulf of Alaska to the south. And as you can see on the map,
Alaska has a greater land area than California and Texas combined. Now,
although there are many cities in Alaska, the population is so low that an
average number of students in a middle school classroom is only about 10.
You can imagine many desolate small towns scattered around Alaska. It's
probably because roads and railways serve only certain portions of the state.
So, it's natural that Alaskans rely heavily on airplanes for transportation, since
many parts of Alaska are accessible only via air. Well, of course, there is a
railway operating between Fairbanks, a relatively big city in central Alaska,
and Seward, a city on the southern coast. It is much more popular than the
only major highway in Alaska, the Alaska Highway, which is open throughout
the year. Not that there's much traffic. One does not need to venture far to
understand the reason for its sparse population. Even though cold climate
and other factors make most of Alaska a less-than-desirable location for
farming, agriculture is conducted in a few areas between Fairbanks and the
southern coast. Most of the food Alaskans need, however, must be imported
from outside the state. Also, Alaska is subject to strong earthquakes and
occasional volcanic activity. Your textbook describes the explosion of the
Alaskan volcano Mount Katmai in the early 20th century as one of the most
famous and violent volcanic eruptions in history. I strongly suggest you read
up on that chapter, as we'll be touching on some of that the next time.
Anyway, where was I? Oh yes, earthquakes ... these occasional earthquakes
generate seismic sea waves, called tsunamis. As you may have heard, these
waves can reach far inland and destroy communities along the shore. It
wasn't much different from the terrible tsunami of 2004.

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