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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. Pictures

Question 1 to 4Directions: For each question, there is a picture in your test book and four short statements about it onthe tape. They are spoken twice, and are not written out in your test book, so you must listen carefully.You must choose one statement- A, B, C, or D that best describes the picture. Then, on your answersheet, mark your choice.ExampleLook at the picture and listen to the four sentences.

Man:A. The woman is touching the screen

B. The doctor is sitting behind the patientC. The patient is being examinedD. The visitors are leaving the hospital

Choice (C) - “The patient is being examined” - best describes what is seen in the picture. Therefore, youshould mark (C) on your answer sheet.

1. Look at picture number 1

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2. Look at picture number 2

3. Look at picture number 3

4. Look at picture number 4

Part II Questions ResposesQuestion: 5 to 8Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several questions spoken in English, followed by threeresponses, also spoken in English. The questions and responses will be spoken twice. They will not beprinted in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers say. You have tochoose the best response to each question.Now listen to a sample question.

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You will hear:Woman : Could you work until nine tonight?You will also hear :Man :A. No, it doesn’t work.

B. Yes, you can go to work now.C. No, I have to be home by eight.Choice (C) - "No, I have to be home by eight" - is the best response to the question “Could you workuntill nine to night?” Therefore, you should mark (C) 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.8. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

Part III Short ConversationsQuestions: 9 to 11Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short conversations. You will hear theconversation twice. The conversations will not be printed in your test book., so you must listen carefullyto understand what the speakers say.In your test book, you will read a question about each conversation. The question will be followed byfour answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.Example:You will hear:Man : The driver will meet you at the gateWoman : What kind of car will he be driving?Man : He’ll be driving a large, black limousine You will read:What will the woman do?

A. Look for a specific automobileB. Wait at the doorC. Driving a carD. Call a taxiChoice (A) - “Look for a specific automobile” - is the best answer to the question “What will the mando?” Therefore, you should mark (A) on your answer sheet.

9.A. The manB. The maidC. The roomateD. No one

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10.A. They borrowed themB. The supervisor brought themC. People sent the memoD. We lent some of them

11.A. The large oneB. The small oneC. The expensive oneD. The beautiful one

Part IV Short talksQuestion 12 to 15Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks. Each will be spoken twice. They willnot be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand and remember what it issaid.In your test book, you will read two or more questions about each short talk. Each question will befollowed by four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on youranswer sheet.

12.A. Joining an organizationB. Phoning someone importantC. Calculating the budgetD. Contributing the idea

13.A. Visit the office

B. Consult the secretaryC. Pay the membershipD. Contact the security

14.A. Some mountain resortsB. A world-class summer resort

C. Jazz mountain festivalsD. Summer hotel rates

15.A. A famous Viking Mountain Jazz festivalB. Winter fun at the hotel

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C. An arts and crafts fairD. World-class skiingThis is the end of the listening section.