(S10)__________________________________________________________________________. PRACTICE TEST 3
PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 minutes) SECTION A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 1. A) He doesn't know if they can get a room for the woman. B) He wants to know if the weather is clear.
C) He isn't not sure if there will be space for the woman. D) He will give the woman some petrol.
2. A) Go to the party. B) Work.
C) Go out of town. D) Call at the Greens'. 3. A) Yesterday. B) Two days ago. C) Three days ago. D) Last weekend.
4. A) 7:05. B) 7:15. C) 7:35. D) 7:40. 5. A) He enjoys it. B) He is indifferent towards it. C) He dislikes it, D) He minds all the overtime. 6. A) She has never had such delicious oranges before. B) She's sure there are better oranges available.
C) She doesn't understand why the man liked oranges. D) She has had the same kind of oranges before.
7. A) At the theatre. B) In a department store. C) In a fashion designer's studio. D) At the tailor's. 8. A) He has heard too much about this new food. B) He is fed up with this new food.
C) He is likely that he will not be fond of this new food. D) He will surely enjoy this new food very much.
9. A) He is an electrician. B) He is a mechanic. C) He is a hairdresser. D) He is an operator. 10. A) He is to take the exam next year.
B) He is pleased that someone has offered to help him. C) He has reason to be happy despite the exam. D) He really did very well on the exam.
SECTION B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passages and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Passage One
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Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11. A) To have a look round.
B) To bargain with the shop assistants. C) To follow the latest fashion.
D) To find something that everyone thinks suits her.
12. A) Men have decided what to buy before shopping but women have not. B) Women like to try clothes on, but men do not.
C) Women buy what they need while men buy what they want. D) Men like to talk while women like to bargain. 13. A) Dress Fashion.
B) Do Shopping Cleverly.
C) How They Buy Clothes in All Kinds of Clothes Shops. D) Difference Between Male and Female. Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard. 14. A) They often go for walks at a leisurely pace. B) They usually have a specific purpose in mind. C) They like the seaside more than the countryside. D) They seldom plan their leisure activities in advance. 15. A) Their hardworking spirit.
B) Their patience in waiting for theatre tickets. C) Their delight in leisure activities. D) Their enthusiasm for the arts.
16. A) The Polish people can now spend their leisure time in various ways. B) The Polish people are fond of walking leisurely in the countryside. C) The Polish people enjoy picking wild fruit in their leisure time. D) The Polish people like to spend their holidays abroad. Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 17. A) Work and read. B) Do exercises. C) Watch television. D) Go out.
18. A) To greet his neighbor. B) To make trouble.
C) To complain about the noise. D) To enjoy himself in the party. 19. A) About three hours. B) About four hours. C) About five hours. D) More than five hours. 20. A) Mr. Black was fooled by Mr. Wood. B) Mr. Black was kind and honest.
C) Mr. Wood was cheated by Mr. Black. D) Mr. Black always meant what he said.
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PART I COMPOUND DICTATION
Directions: In this section you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the
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first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered fromS1 to S7 with the exact words you have just heard. For the blanks numbered from S8 to S10 you are required to fill in the missing information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you can check what you have written.
Today, more and more people in the U.S. are using credit cards instead of money to buy what they need. Almost anyone who has a steady (S1)_______ and a continuous work record can (S2)_______for a credit card. With a credit card, you can buy a car, eat a (S3)________, take a trip, and even get a haircut by (S4)________ the cost to your account. In this way, you can pay for purchases a month or two (S5)_______. Or you may choose to (S6)________ out your payments over several months and pay only part of the (S7)________ amount each month. With a credit card, (S8)______________________________and you don't have to be concerned about losing your
money through carelessness or theft. The card user only has to (S9)__________________________ _____________________This of course can be a problem (S10)____________________________ ________________________________________________________________.
PRACTICE TEST 4
PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 minutes) SECTION A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 1. A) In a bank. B) At a post office. C) At a hospital. D) In a restaurant. 2. A) $20.5. B) $24. C) $32.5. D) $41. 3. A) Yes, Henry painted it.
B) Yes, someone else painted it.
C) No, because Henry likes the present color. D) No, because there was no ladder. 4. A) Look for some boxes.
B) Have someone carry some of the boxes. C) Help fill up the boxes. D) Make the boxes clean. 5. A) The music is nice.
B) The man should not play music.
C) She cannot focus on her study because of the music. D) She doesn't like music.
6. A) He gives a lot of parties. B) He comes only to their parties. C) He misses all of their parties. D) He comes to most of their parties. 7. A) Her watch is broken.
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B) She will watch the movie later.
C) There is something wrong with her television set. D) She will watch TV while she eats. 8. A) Irene asked if the woman was sick.
B) The woman is expecting to take today off. C) The man will work for Irene.
D) The woman is taking Irene's place at work.
9. A) Play tennis with the man. B) Play tennis with Bill. C) Look for Bill. D) Go hiking.
10. A) It's reasonable. B) It's hard to believe.
C) It's interesting. D) It's hard to follow.
SECTION B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passages and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Passage One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11. A) No one at the hospital trusted him any more. B) He was offered a better job.
C) The hospital would like him to leave. D) The job demanded too great skills. 12. A) Dr. Johnson was a reliable gentleman.
B) Dr. Johnson was not the sort of man to be trusted. C) Dr. Johnson was very clever. D) Dr. Johnson would help him.
13. A) Dr. Johnson did not like Dr. Turner. B) The two doctors would become friends. C) The two doctors would not work together.
D) Dr. Turner decided not to pack up his present job. Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) The front and back parts. B) The front and side parts. C) The back part. D) All of the above.
15. A) Sportsmen. B) Farmers. C) Women. D) Professors. 16. A) How to Stay Young B) Computers and Researchers C) The Speed of Getting Old D) How to Use Your Head Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. A) To look for a different lifestyle. B) To enjoy themselves. C) For adventure. D) For education. 18. A) There are 200 vehicles for every kilometer of roadway.
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B) It has a dense population.
C) There are many museums and palaces. D) It has many towering buildings. 19. A) It is a city of contrasts.
B) It possesses many historical sites. C) It is an important industrial center. D) It has many big and beautiful parks. 20. A) It helps develop our personalities.
B) It enables us to acquire first-hand knowledge. C) It makes our life more interesting.
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PART I COMPOUND DICTATION
Directions: In this section you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered fromS1 to S7 with the exact words you have just heard. For the blanks numbered from S8 to S10 you are required to fill in the missing information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you can check what you have written.
Drinking habits vary widely among Americans as they do among people from other lands. Some families never (S1)________ any alcoholic drinks, others have them before dinner, wine with the meal, and perhaps drinks after dinner. You are more (S2)________ to be offered a cocktail before dinner than wine with the meal. If you are not (S3)_______ to American cocktails, be careful, they are often quite strong. Women as well as men drink them, but you should feel (S4)_______to ask for something less strong or a non-alcoholic drink if you wish.
Drinks may be served \ice, or \the ice has melted a bit. You will (S7)_______ that Americans use more ice than is commonly used in other countries. (S8)____________________________________________________________. Wine is becoming increasingly popular with Americans but (S9)_______________________ _______ and not drunk as much as beer. Do not be surprised if you are offered milk, coffee, tea (iced or hot, depending on the season) or even Coca-Cola with a meal. (S10)__________________ ____________________________________________________________________, although you may certainly order anything else you prefer to drink.
PRACTICE TEST 5
PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 minutes) SECTION A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four
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