Listening Section
In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand spoken English. There are four parts to this section, with special directions for each part.
Part I
Directions: For each question, you will see a picture in your test book and you will hear four short statements. These statements will be spoken two times. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers say.
When you hear the four statements, look at the picture in your test book and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark your answer.
Example
Look at the picture and listen to the four sentences.
a. The basket is made of woven rattan,
b. They shoot the ball to the basket,
c. Some fruit is put in the basket,
d. We need the basket for this stuff.
Choice (a) - “The basket is made of woven rattan” - best describes what can be seen in the picture. Therefore, you should mark (a) on your answer sheet.
b. They shoot the ball to the basket,
c. Some fruit is put in the basket,
d. We need the basket for this stuff.
Choice (a) - “The basket is made of woven rattan” - best describes what can be seen in the picture. Therefore, you should mark (a) on your answer sheet.
Let’s begin number 1
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Part II
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several questions spoken in English, followed by three responses, also spoken in English. The question and responses will be spoken two times. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers say. You have to choose the best response to each question
Now listen to a sample question:
You hear : “Will you be here this summer?”
You will also hear:
a. Yes. Summer is my favorite season.
b. Yes. They will be here soon.
c. No, I won’t. I plan to visit my family
Choice (c) - “No, I won’t. I plan to visit my family” - is the appropriate response to the question [will you be here this summer? Therefore, you should mark (c) on your answer sheet
Now let’s begin number 4
4. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
5. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
6. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
7. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
Part III
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short conversations. The conversations will not be printed in your test book. You will hear the conversation two times, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers say.
In your test book, you will read a question about each conversation. The question will be followed by four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.
Example:
You will hear:
Girl : Are you sixteen yet?
Boy : Not yet, but my birthday is in March.
Girl : When in March?
Boy : It is March 20th.
You will read:
What do you learn from the conversation?
a. The girl is sixteen years old.
b. The boy is twenty years old.
c. The boy was born in March,
d. The girl’s birthday is March 20.
Choice (c) - “The boy was born in March” - best answers the question [What do you learn from the conversation?].
Therefore, you should mark (c) on your answer sheet.
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several questions spoken in English, followed by three responses, also spoken in English. The question and responses will be spoken two times. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers say. You have to choose the best response to each question
Now listen to a sample question:
You hear : “Will you be here this summer?”
You will also hear:
a. Yes. Summer is my favorite season.
b. Yes. They will be here soon.
c. No, I won’t. I plan to visit my family
Choice (c) - “No, I won’t. I plan to visit my family” - is the appropriate response to the question [will you be here this summer? Therefore, you should mark (c) on your answer sheet
Now let’s begin number 4
4. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
5. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
6. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
7. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
Part III
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short conversations. The conversations will not be printed in your test book. You will hear the conversation two times, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers say.
In your test book, you will read a question about each conversation. The question will be followed by four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.
Example:
You will hear:
Girl : Are you sixteen yet?
Boy : Not yet, but my birthday is in March.
Girl : When in March?
Boy : It is March 20th.
You will read:
What do you learn from the conversation?
a. The girl is sixteen years old.
b. The boy is twenty years old.
c. The boy was born in March,
d. The girl’s birthday is March 20.
Choice (c) - “The boy was born in March” - best answers the question [What do you learn from the conversation?].
Therefore, you should mark (c) on your answer sheet.
Let's begin number 8
8. What does the man say about the weather?
- It appears on TV.
- The woman will bring an umbrella.
- The city will be wet.
- The weather will be sunny.
9. What did the man ask?
- Information about a sign.
- A question about a notice.
- A picture hanging on the wall.
- Permission to light a cigarette.
10. Why wasn’t the woman allowed to go further?
- She was carrying prohibited stuff.
- Her daughter asked her not to.
- She didn’t have a boarding pass.
- Her plane had already left.
11. What does the man comment on?
- Getting a job.
- Studying abroad.
- Someone’s achievement.
- An improvement in studying.
Part IV
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks. Each will be spoken two times. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand and remember what is said.
In your test book, you will read two or more questions about each short talk. Each question will be followed by four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks. Each will be spoken two times. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand and remember what is said.
In your test book, you will read two or more questions about each short talk. Each question will be followed by four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.
Let’s begin with short talk number 12.
12. What process did the speaker describe?
- How to stir the eggs.
- How to melt the sugar.
- How to choose good eggs.
- How to make a simple dessert.
13. What is the last step of making this pudding?
- Mixing the ingredients.
- Steaming the mixture.
- Melting some sugar.
- Pouring the milk.
14. What is the purpose of the announcement?
- To claim the customer service.
- To find the women’s goods department.
- To persuade the shoppers to buy a purse.
- To inform shoppers that a purse was found.
15. If you want to claim the purse, where should you go?
- To the shoppers.
- To the customer service counter.
- To someone who turned it in.
- To the women’s goods department.
This is the end of the listening section.
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