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Student’s Name: [ Last, First ]
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Today’s Date:
Score:
Instructions:
In this test, you will listen to six different conversations. After each
conversation, you will hear five questions. Each question you hear
is followed four possible written answers.
Circle the letter of the best answer for each question. You will hear
each conversation and each question only one time. You may take
notes in the test booklet.
We will now begin the test. You may now turn the page to begin.
By Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening Lab
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Copyright © 2012
(Testers should refer to the Administration Guide for test transcript and answer key.)
Conversation 1:
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1.
A. Karen
B. Nanny
C. Kathy
D. Nancy
2.
A. in France
B. in England
C. in Scotland
D. in the United States
3.
A. travel agent
B. scientist
C. professor
D. computer programmer
4.
A.
housewife
B.
business woman
C.
teacher
D.
home designer
5.
A. at a park
B. at a birthday party
C. at a house
D. at a school
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Conversation 2:
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6.
A. He wants to become a teacher.
B. He hopes to go to graduate school.
C. He would like to work at a hotel.
D. He wants to travel abroad.
7.
A. history
B. French
C. engineering
D. computer science
8.
A. She received a scholarship.
B. She has a part-time job.
C. She is using her own money.
D. Her parents are paying for it.
9.
A. at a bakery
B. at a library
C. at a bookstore
D. at a restaurant
10.
A. His co-workers are friendly.
B. He works long hours.
C. His work is near campus.
D. The pay is okay.
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Conversation 3:
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11.
A. Level 1
B. Level 2
C. Level 3
D. Level 4
12.
A. Level 1
B. Level 2
C. Level 3
D. Level 4
13.
A. Level 1
B. Level 2
C. Level 3
D. Level 4
14.
A. $0.50
B. $1.00
C. $1.50
D. $2.00
15.
A. 8:00 a.m.
B. 8:30 p.m.
C. 9:00 p.m.
D. 9:30 p.m.
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Conversation 4
Take Notes Here
16.
A. horror
B. romance
C. comedy
D. science fiction
17.
A. Central Palace
B. Campus Plaza
C. Canvas Player
D. Common Plexus
18.
A. Her date is coming to pick her up.
B. She is getting a ride with her brother.
C. She is going by bus with her date.
D. Her mother is going to take her.
19.
A. 7:00 p.m.
B. 7:30 p.m.
C. 8:00 p.m.
D. 8:30 p.m.
20.
A. 10:00 p.m.
B. 10:30 p.m.
C. 11:00 p.m.
D. 11:30 p.m.
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Conversation 5
Take Notes Here
21.
A. at a driving school
B. on streets around town
C. at home
D. on the highways
22.
A. at a public high school
B. in a residential district
C. in a school zone
D. in a commercial area
23.
A. Mr. Smith follows another vehicle too closely.
B. Mr. Smith fails to use his turn signals.
C. Mr. Smith doesn’t yield to pedestrians.
D. Mr. Smith passes a car in the wrong lane.
24.
A. a vehicle
B. a person
C. a street sign
D. a motorcycle
25.
A. The driving officer can give him the test again on Friday.
B. Mr. Smith ought to take some driving lessons on Friday.
C. Mr. Smith should take the test with another driving officer on Friday.
D. The school is less crowded on Fridays, so Mr. Smith should come that day.
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Conversation 6
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26.
A. in the countryside
B. in the suburbs
C. in the downtown area
D. in the mountains
27.
A. half a year
B. a year
C. a year and a half
D. two years
28.
A. around noontime
B. in the early afternoon
C. in the late evening
D. in the middle of the night
29.
A. the current location of city leaders
B. military stockpiles of ammunition
C. the main lines of transportation
D. airplane landing strips
30.
A. infectious disease
B. lack of drinking water and food
C. insufficient housing
D. death due to landmines
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Optional Writing and Grammar Questions
Directions: Read each question and write your answer. You will be graded on your grammar
use and writing structure. Be sure to write in complete sentences.
1. Choose a family member (mother, father, brother, or sister) and write about where the
person is from, what the person does for a living, and what the person likes to do in his
or her free time.
2. What was your favorite class in high school? Give three reasons to explain your ideas.
3. Some people prefer to date people who are smart. Others would rather go out with
people who are honest. Which quality is most important to you. Give three reasons to
support your ideas.
4. What is the greatest issue facing your country today and what are three things that can
be done to deal with the problem?
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without written permission from Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening Lab. The audio file may not be copied or
redistributed in any format. Contact the site for more information (www.esl-lab.com) or read the Administration
Guide of this test for specific information.
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