LISTENING PRE-TEST

SECTION 1
LISTENING COMPREHENSION
Time: Approximately 30 Minutes
50 Questions

In this section of the test, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to
understand conversation and talks in English. There are three parts to this section. Answer all
the questions on the basis of what is stated or implied by the speakers you hear. Do not take
notes or write in your test book at any time.

PART A

Directions
In Part A, you will hear short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each
conversation, a third voice will ask a question about what was said. The question will be
spoken just one time. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four
possible answers and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have
heard. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the problem and mark your answer.

Listen to an example.

On the recording, you hear:

(man) That exam was just awful.
(woman) Oh, it could have been worse.
(narrator) What does the woman mean?

In your test book, you read: (A) The exam was really awful
(B) It was the worst exam she had ever seen
(C) It couldn’t have been more difficult
(D) It wasn’t that hard.

You learn from the conversation that the man thought the exam was very difficult and that
the woman disagreed with the man. The best answer to the question, “What does the woman
mean?” is (D), “It wasn’t that hard.” Therefore, the correct choice is (D).
1. (A) His mother was on her lunch break. (D) Buy a new suit.
(B) His mother can't talk about her new job. 12. (A) The woman should return his tape
(C) His mother doesn't like going to lunch. player by Friday.
(D) His mother's new job keeps her busy. (B) The woman should buy him a new
player.
2. (A) She thinks the man should drive to town. (C) By Friday he should be able to borrow a
(B) She likes to pass cars. tape player.(D) He can't wait until Friday for
(C) The man should mind his own business. exams.
(D) The traffic won't be detoured after
tomorrow. 13. (A) Start looking forward to her history
class.
3. (A) See his professor about the paper. (B) Mail her letters immediately.
(B) Try to get better grades. (C) Stop thinking about her exams.
(C) Be on time for his appointment. (D) Study instead of writing letters.
(D) Pick a different topic for his paper.
14. (A) She's looking forward to her history
4. (A) She doesn't like fresh vegetable. class.
(B) She doesn't have time to go to the (B) She's surprised how long her reading
market. assignment is.
(C) She has already been shopping. (C) She thinks the book is too expensive.
(D) She only has enough for herself. (D) She's late for her history class.

5. (A) She prefers to exercise in the morning. 15. (A) She is away for a few days.
(B) It's important to warm up before (B) She recently hurt herself.
exercising. (C) She tore her skirt on a hook.
(C) The man should start running daily. (D) She seldom stops studying.
(D) The man should continue his exercise
program. 16. (A) Sit further back.
(B) Sit closer together.
6. (A) The party doesn't interest him. (C) Find their reserved seats.
(B) He may already have plans. (D) Find seats closer to the screen.
(C) He'd like to bring a guest to the party.
(D) He'd rather come another time. 17. (A) His paycheck is late.
(B) The book bag is too expensive.
7. (A) She is embarrassed. (C) He can't lend the woman any money
(B) She had forgotten all about the test. (D) The woman doesn't need a new book
(C) She just got one question correct. bag.
(D) She is very pleased.
18. (A) Buy an Italian cookbook.
8. (A) He prefers to go to the concert tonight. (B) Go to an Italian restaurant.
(B) He doesn't like to go to movies at night. (C) Take a night flight to Italy instead.
(C) The others should do what they like. (D) Cook some Italian dishes on Saturday.
(D) They should go to more movies and
concerts this year. 19. (A) Move to a cheaper apartment.
(B) Find a person to share their apartment.
9. (A) The books slipped off the table. (C) Hire a new worker.
(B) He forgot to get the books. (D) Write an accurate description of a friend.
(C) He reminded Ron about the books.
(D) Ron should pick up the books. 20. (A) The man should buy a watch in a
jewelry store.
10. (A) She left them at home. (B) The jewelry store doesn't have a good
(B) She needs them right now. selection of watches.
(C) They might be hard to read. (C) The man has been looking at poorly
(D) They are incomplete. made watches.
(D) The watches in the jewelry store are
11. (A) Wait until the sale is now. even more expensive.
(B) Watch for the ad on television.
(C) Return his suit to Conrad's.
21. (A) He isn't ready to work on the next lab 26. (A) He should move the desk back.
experiment. (B) He should go to the doctor.
(B) He's surprised the woman chose him. (C) He should have had someone help him.
(C) He doesn't understand why the (D) He should have known the desk was
experiment didn't work. heavy.
(D) Finding a lab partner is difficult.
27. (A) Buy a new television for the woman.
22. (A) Both games are played worldwide. (B) Check to see if the woman's television
(B) Chess is more difficult. has been repaired.
(C) Both games can be learned by children. (C) Fix the woman's television.
(D) He can't compare the two games. (D) Order parts for the woman's television.

23. (A) All of the applicants received 28. (A) He wants to learn to play the clarinet.
fellowships. (B) He wants to play in the band.
(B) The dean is waiting to see her. (C) His hand is performing next week.
C) Her fellowship is being delayed until her (D) He wasn't playing very loudly.
grades are available.
(D) Her fellowship was announced first. 29. (A) She also plans to get a pet.
(B) Dan is allergic to cats.
24. (A) He can't see very well. (C) Animals will soon be allowed in Dan's
(B) He's not feeling well. building.
(C) His eye doesn't hurt very much. D) Dan will get a lift to his apartment from a
(D) His eye isn't healing very quickly. relative.

25. (A) Join an engineering firm. 30. (A) He wants to know how the concert was.
(B) Start his own company. (B) He disagrees with the woman.
(C) Join the woman in graduate school. (C) He likes to play the piano.
(D) Go to business school. (D) He also enjoyed the music.
 PART B

Directions: In this part of the test you will hear longer conversations. After each
conversation you will hear several questions. The conversations and questions will not be
repeated. After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book and
choose the best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill
in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen. Remember, you are
not allowed to take notes or write in your test book.

31. (A) Planning a sightseeing tour.

(B) Writing to his uncle.
(C) Arranging his class schedule.
(D) Looking through a language textbook.

32. (A) Get the university's approval in advance.

(B) Follow Susan's advice about traveling abroad.
(C) Take more French courses to improve his skills.
(D) Make inquiries about the requirements for teaching chemistry.

33. (A) He's fulfilled his graduation requirements.

(B) He wants to change his field of study.
(C) He needs to get better grades.
(D) He needs to earn a graduate degree.

34. (A) The benefits of new reflectors.

(B) Identifying different varieties of quartz.
(C) A particular kind of heating device.
(D) Using solar energy for heat.

35. (A) Quartz heater.

(B) Sympathetic vibration.
(C) Infrared heat.
(D) Convection.

36. (A) He asks her for an example.

(B) He asks her to give a definition.
(C) He asks her how a quartz heater works.
(D) He asks her to explain his design.

37. (A) It heats only the objects in a room.

(B) It is lighter in weight.
(C) It is more expensive.
(D) It is more common.

38. (A) It measures the temperature of a room.

(B) It collects sunlight.
(C) It moves air around the room.
(D) It directs radiation at objects.

PART C
Directions: In this part of the test you will hear several talks. After each talk, you will
hear some questions. The talks and questions will not be repeated. After you hear a
question, read the four possible answers in your test book and choose the best answer.
Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that
corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.

39. (A) To interest students in a career in 45. (A) Painting.

counseling. (B) Architecture.
(B) To recent counselors to work in the (C) Photographing sculpture.
placement of office. (D) Photographing people.
(C) To inform students of a university
program. 46. (A) It is the only record left of the painting.
(D) To convince local merchants to hire (B) It is not an accurate representation of the
college students. painting.
(C) It has become more valuable than the
40. (A) A job listing. painting.
(B) A resume. (D) It was destroyed with the painting in a
(C) A permission slip. fire.
(D) Their salary requirements.
47. (A) Irrigating desert areas.
41. (A) Refine their interviewing techniques. (B) Uses for cold seawater.
(B) Arrange their work schedules. (C) Techniques for preserving the
(C) Select appropriate courses. environment.
(D) Write cover letters. (D) The importance of conserving energy.

42. (A) They pay the same wage. 48. (A) Produce larger vegetables.
(B) They involve working outdoors. (B) Transport produce more quickly.
(C) They can be substituted for college (C) Grow crops in nontraditional climates.
courses. (D) Keep vegetables fresher for a longer
(D) They're part-time. period.

43. (A) A painter and a sculptor. 49. (A) To transport water to higher elevations.
(B) Paintings inspired by photographs. (B) To provide air-conditioning.
(C) Early photographic techniques. (C) To bring nutrients to the soil.
(D) The work of two photographers. (D) To adjust the soil temperature.

44. (A) He photographed her house. 50. (A) It's another possible use for seawater.
(B) He photographed her paintings. (B) It's necessary for growing vegetables in
(C) He gave her advice on photography. hot climates.
(D) He gave her advice on painting (C) It's used to cool water used for irrigation.
techniques. (D) It's the primary use for electricity in the
United States.