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 your 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.
Example 1 :
Woman : I have to go out of town for a meeting tomorrow and I need somebody to work for me ?
Man : Sure i could use the extra hours.
Narrator : what is the men probably going to do ?
a. Go out of town
b. Help the woman prepare for her meeting
c. Work with the woman
d. Work when the woman was supposed to work
Answer : c
Tip : Listen to the last word mentioned by the first speaker because usually it will be used as a question and the answer must be similar to what is mentioned in her words.
Example 2 :
Man : Doesn't professor Jones realize there are only two days before the test ?
Woman : He apologize for not announcing the test earlier.
Narrator : what does the woman say about the professor ?
a. He said he was sorry that he had not announced the test sooner
b. He was sorry that he had forgotten to bring the tests to class
c. He was sorry that he hadn't given the test earlier
d. He said he was sorry that he had not given results of the test sooner
Answer : a
Tip: If a conversation starts with a question then focus more on the first speaker and then remember what the second speaker is talking about because it will find the right answer.
Listening Section Part B
Directions In Part B, you will hear longer conversation. After each conversation, you will be asked some questions. The conversation and question will be spoken just one time. They will not be written out for you, so you will have to listen carefully in order to understand and remember what the speaker says. When you hear a question, read the four possible answer in your test book 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 fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have choosen.
Example 1 :
Man: How long have you been out of the country miss, where did you go?
Woman: I spent three weeks in Switzerland London and one week in Greece.
Man: Did you spend any time in agricurtural areas there?
Woman: No, I stayed mostly in the city since that one day at the beach in Corinth.
Man: You have any plans made or alcoholic beverages to declare?
Woman: I have only two bootles of wine.
Man: What else did you buy?
Woman: A couple of test costume, books and arts handcraft.
Man: How much did you spend on your purchases while you were away?
Woman: About $300.
Man: Please open the small suitcase for me. Okay get this card to the official at the red desk.
Question :
1. Where did this conversation most likely take place?
a. In a clothing store
b. In customs
c. At a bank
d. In a liquor store
Answer : b
2. How Many countries did the woman visit?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
Answer : b
3. What does the man ask a woman to do?
a. To make a list of her purchases
b. To open her suitcase
c. To pay $300 duty
d. To show him the bottles of wine
Answer : b
4. What did the woman have to declare?
a. Plants
b. Wine
c. Meat
d. Cash
Answer : b
Answer : b
Example 2 :
Woman: I hear that paul smith is written a new novel?
Man: Yes, it’s a science fiction pieces called Martian Renaissance.
Woman: Sound intriguing, what’s the plot like?
Man: It deals with the five man, one woman crew on the 3 years mission to Mars.
Woman: Is their mission successfull?
Man: Well, in some respect it is. It have serious incredible adventure when their landed.
Woman: Did they meet any real Martians?
Man: Yes, they have held captive by them.
Woman: What did the Martians look like? Are their a little green man?
Man: You will have to read the book to find out.
Question :
1. What is the name of Paul Smith new book?
a. The Incredible Adventures of the Martians
b. Mission to Mars
c. Martian Renaissance
d. Captivating Tales of Mars
Answer : c
2. What type of book is it?
a. Science fiction
b. Adventure
c. Biography
d. Documentary
Answer : a
3. How long did the mission to mars take?
a. One year
b. Three years
c. Five years
d. Seven years
Answer : b
4. Which of the following is not mention?
a. The crew had some incredible adventures on Mars
b. The crew met some real Martians
c. The Martians captured the crew
d. The ship carried an all-male crew
Answer : d
Tip: If a conversation is long then keep in mind important things like numbers, commands, and a word that has important meaning so keep in mind so that you can when answering questions. It is also important to remember what the second speaker said to the question from the first speaker
Listening Section Part C
Directions In Part C, you will hear several talks. After each talk, you will be asked some question. The talks and questions will be spoken just one time. They will not be written out for you, so you will have to listen carefully in order to understand and remember what the speaker says. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book 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 fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have choosen.
Example 1 :
Alexander Graham Bell was born in Edinburgh Scotlandia in the 18th century and later came to the United States. Several members of his family did a great deal to encourage him in the field of science. His father was most instrumental in supervising his work with the deaf while he dealt with the deaf and investigated the science of acoustics, his studies eventually led to the invention of the multiple telegraph and his greatest invention the telephone. The last quarter century of his life was dedicated to advances in aviation.
Question :
1. What was considered to be Alexander Graham Bell greatest achievement?
a. Multiple telegraph
b. Telephone
c. Aviation
d. Acoustics
Answer : b
2. What did Bell dedicated the last years of his life?
a. Acoustical science
b. Aviation
c. Adventure
d. Architecture
Answer : b
3. What can we conclude about a Alexander Graham Bell?
a. He worked very hard, but never achieved success
b. He spent so many years working in aviation because he wanted to be a pilot
c. He dedicated his life to science and the well-being of humankind
d. He worked with the deaf so that he could invent the telephone
Answer : c
4. Which of the following statements is not true?
a. Bell was born in the 18th century
b. Bell worked with the deaf
c. Bell Experimented with the science of acoustics
d. Bell invented a multiple telegraph
Answer : a
5. How many years did Bell to aviation?
a. 100
b. 25
c. 35
d. 50
Answer : b
Example 2 :
Although played quite well in florida and Latin America. Jal alai is’nt an America game, is hardball type game originated in the Basque region of Spain. Jai alai in one of the fastest moving ball games. In Florida it is legal to place bets on the player, some what similar to the betting in horse racing. Bets are placed on the win, place show based. That is first, second and third. Sport expert agree that jai alai requiring more skill, speed, endurance and nerve than any other ball game.
Question :
1. Where did Jai alai originate?
a. Spain
b. Latin America
c. Florida
d. America
Answer : a
2. Betting on Jai alai players is compared to what other sport?
a. Soccer
b. Handball
c. Football
d. Horse Racing
Answer : d
3. Which of the following is not true?
a. Jai alai is one of the fastest-moving games
b. Jai alai requires a great deal of skill and endurance
c. Jai alai can be played as singles or doubles
d. It is illegal to bet on Florida jai alai games
Answer : d
4. To what game Jai alai compared in the reading?
a. Baseball
b. Ping-Pong
c. Handball
d. Badminton
Answer : c
Tip : If the conversation is like a story then it needs to be reminded that the story has many sentences then it is necessary to understand the contents of the story in order to answer the question. Understanding the contents of the story means knowing who the characters are in the story, what problems are related and the storyline itself.
