Directions: You will hear a question or statement and three responses spoken in English. They will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter (A), (B), or (C) on your answer sheet.
When does the product demonstration begin?
(A) No, the next station.
(B) In two hours.
(C) The conference room down the hall.
What’s the due date for the job application?
(A) No, I don’t.
(B) By the end of the month.
(C) Only there.
Where’s the platform for the express train for Berlin?
(A) It’s raining in Berlin.
(B) On the left side.
(C) In half an hour.
Is the hiking trail still closed, or has it reopened?
(A) I have no idea.
(B) Every morning.
(C) It’s close to the bank.
Didn’t you contact the service center about repairing the copier?
(A) A new high-speed copier.
(B) Yes, a technician is on the way.
(C) It’s in the contract.
Who would you like to speak to?
(A) I’m trying to reach the regional manager.
(B) A short speech.
(C) I’d like a menu, please.
Could you do me a favor?
(A) I’d be happy to.
(B) It’s one of my favorite dishes.
(C) It’s not very good.
John, there’s a phone message for you in the office.
(A) No, it’s warm.
(B) Who is it from?
(C) At five thirty.
Where did Mr. Herman leave the fabric samples?
(A) Tomorrow morning.
(B) It’s really soft.
(C) He gave them to me.
We haven’t missed the bus, have we?
(A) No, it’s not expensive.
(B) He’s been gone since last week.
(C) I’m afraid it left just a minute ago.
This coffee maker is perfect for the office.
(A) How much does it cost?
(B) Three copies will be enough.
(C) About five percent.
Why don’t we meet in a good restaurant after work?
(A) Okay, what about Morton’s Steakhouse?
(B) Great. It’s still the lunch time.
(C) My apartment is in the city.
Is this your first visit to New York?
(A) Yes, we’ve never been here before.
(B) No, the second one from the right.
(C) She promised she’d be on time.
Who handles complaints regarding product defects?
(A) We send our products by air.
(B) Mr. Marshall likely does.
(C) The little one with handles.
Why is Ms. Moreno taking another job?
(A) It’s already taken.
(B) Another one will.
(C) She’s been offered better pay.
How many people are attending the trade conference in Paris?
(A) It tends to be.
(B) We have good trade relations.
(C) About seven hundred signed up.
I wonder why Ms. Shiroto left a message with the receptionist.
(A) On Thursday at 2 o’clock.
(B) Because she lost her cell-phone with your number in it.
(C) No thanks, I don’t need it.
Shouldn’t we start advertising the new location of the office?
(A) We start work every day at 9 A.M.
(B) Let’s start by sending e-mails to our customers.
(C) Yes, I really like the new location.
Haven’t you taken the training course before?
(A) Yes, it was a long time ago.
(B) You were in the same train with me.
(C) I didn’t take all the brochures for the course.
Hello, are there any seats available for the 2 o’clock train to Brighton?
(A) Let me check.
(B) The seats are comfortable.
(C) Yes, it’s very bright in here.
Could you come to my office before you leave?
(A) I’m not sure. She hasn’t come in yet.
(B) Yes, I’m planning to take a leave of absence this month.
(C) Sure, I’m on my way out now.
When do you expect the proposal to be approved?
(A) Very soon, I think.
(B) She proposed a great idea.
(C) Yes, things should improve.
We can’t drive to Calgary in this weather, can we?
(A) I don’t know whether he will come.
(B) Let’s see if the sky clears up.
(C) On the top shelf near the back.
How many hours should we bill Rivera Export for the market research project?
(A) I worked on it for six full weeks.
(B) The stock market opens at 10.
(C) Exports went up last month.
Would you like for me to print out the document or shall I send it to you by e-mail?
(A) Yes, I went to the Vision Screen.
(B) I’d like you to send it to me.
(C) It’s a very old printer.