Vol. 11 6.
(M-Cn)
PART 1 (A) A tree has been planted in front of a building. *
(B) A train has stopped on a railroad track.
1. (M-Au)
(C) Some bricks have been stacked on a sidewalk.
(A) She's wearing sunglasses.
(D) Some trucks are crossing a busy intersection.
(B) She's looking for paper in a cabinet.
(C) She's opening the lid of a photocopier.
(D) She's using a touch screen. *
2. (W-Br)
(A) He's mounting a monitor onto the wall. PART 2
(B) He's inserting a plug into an outlet. * 7. (W-Br) Which bus stop is closest to your job?
(C) He's kneeling to unwrap a package. (M-Au) (A) Yes, that's the address.
(D) He's vacuuming up some leaves.
(B) We're open until nine.
(C) The one on William Street. *
3. (W-Am)
(A) She's searching in a suitcase.
8. (M-Au) What kind of checking account would you
(B) She's placing pillows on a couch. like? (W-Am) (A) A business account. *
(C) She's waiting in a seating area. * (B) I already checked in.
(D) She's hanging artwork on the wall.
(C) That's too expensive.
4. (W-Br)
9. (M-Cn) Do you hang up your necklaces or store
(A) Some paperwork is scattered on a desktop. * them in a jewelry box?
(B) One of the women is pointing at a computer (W-Am) (A) That one—thanks.
monitor.
(B) I keep them in a box. *
(C) The man is filing folders in a desk drawer.
(C) Let's meet at the construction site.
(D) The women are standing beside a sculpture.
5. (W-Am) 10. (M-Cn) Did you make a hotel reservation?
(A) Maintenance work is being done on a staircase. (M-Au) (A) The bus station on the corner.
(B) People are examining a map on a wall. (B) Yes, I did it online. *
(C) A pedestrian bridge crosses over a highway. (C) No, they weren't.
(D) An arched roof covers a building. *
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11. (M-Au) Why did you replace the tires? 17. (M-Au) How should we market our food delivery
service?
(W-Br) (A) I'm tired as well.
(W-Br) (A) Some fruits and vegetables.
(B) Because I needed winter ones. *
(B) By using social media sites. *
(C) At the place on Second Street.
(C) Sorry for the delay.
12. (M-Cn) When will the farmers' market open?
18. (M-Au) Are you attending any of the seminars for
(W-Br) (A) Open the can carefully.
small businesses?
(B) The hours are posted on the Web site. *
(W-Am) (A) I already took the attendance.
(C) For five hours.
(B) His company sells homemade T-shirts.
(C) Yes, the session on networking. *
13. (W-Am) Are you driving to the Edgewood trade
show? (M-Cn) (A) Two hundred people.
19. (W-Br) May I see the expense report from your
(B) She likes to write.
business trip?
(C) No, I'm taking a train. *
(M-Au) (A) He really enjoys traveling to Peru.
(B) I'm trying to find the last two receipts. *
14. (W-Br) Who's welcoming the guests in the lobby?
(C) Yes, I did watch the news report.
(M-Au) (A) A flight from New York, I think.
(B) It's available in stores now.
20. (W-Am) The board meeting has been postponed
(C) We thought you were! * until March.
(M-Au) (A) A new job posting.
15. (W-Br) Will the kitchen renovations be done by the (B) Yes, he was bored.
end of the month?
(C) Why has it been moved? *
(W-Am) (A) Are you sure you don't mind?
(B) No, we've experienced some delays. *
21. (M-Au) Who's leading the orientation today?
(C) Just down that hallway on the left.
(W-Br) (A) A book recommendation.
(B) Three or four, I think.
16. (M-Cn) Didn't you check the city bus schedule?
(C) It takes place tomorrow. *
(W-Am) (A) No, I haven't had a chance. *
(B) A long commute.
(C) Where are your shopping carts?
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22. (W-Am) Could I practice my presentation with you? 28. (W-Am) Where is the operations manager's office?
(M-Cn)(A) Christina is more familiar with the material.*
(M-Au) (A) An official signature.
(B) His retirement gift has already been wrapped.
(B) Yes, we provide accounting services.
(C) I was surprised as well!
(C) There's a floor plan on the wall over there. *
23. (M-Cn) Have you read the review of Carmen's
29. (W-Am) Why don't we set up the equipment for
Sandwich Shop?
the experiment?
(W-Br) (A) We're all out of sandwiches.
(M-Cn) (A) The session isn't until tomorrow morning. *
(B) Yes, the one in today's newspaper. *
(B) Yes, we really enjoyed the experience.
(C) You can take the 230 bus line.
(C) Thanks, but I already ate.
24. (W-Am) It's too late to join the online webinar,
30. (M-Au) Is the train on platform four going to
right? (M-Cn) (A) No, it hasn't started yet. *
Williamsburg?
(B) She's a graphic designer.
(W-Br) (A) The departure board hasn't been updated
(C) Could you pass me that file? yet. *
(B) Have a good weekend!
25. (W-Am) Do you know where I can find the bread? (C) A different driver.
(W-Br) (A) Over there, in aisle seven. *
(B) At lunchtime. 31. (M-Cn) You haven't used any vacation days so far
this year.
(C) Your total is 22 dollars.
(W-Am) (A) The parking area is vacant.
(B) Yes, it's in a different time zone.
26. (M-Au) Why did Julie send our memo to the sales
department? (C) I'm going camping for two weeks in August. *
(W-Br) (A) Her manager made the decision. *
(B) Later today.
(C) Sure—that's a great apartment.
27. (M-Cn) Which training session did you attend
today? (W-Am) (A) Well, the ones in the morning filled
up quickly. *
(B) Train 72, departing in ten minutes.
(C) No, I never did that before.
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PART 3 (A) Teach a class
Questions 32 through 34 refer to the following (B) lour an event space
conversation.
(C) Package some orders
(W-Br) I was surprised to see the new earnings report.
(D) Talk to an artist *
More than half our art supply sales come from
online orders now. People aren't coming into the store
as much. Questions 35 through 37 refer to the following
conversation.
(M-Au) I wonder how we could improve the online
shopping experience to help customers discover our (W-Am) I'd like to get more people interested in the
vegetables that we grow for harvest. We should start
new products—the way they do when they walk
around in the store. offering delivery.
(W-Br) Why don't we make some videos showcasing (M-Au) Well, the truck we use in the fields is too big
some of our art supplies? and would be inconvenient for home delivery. So we
(M-Au) That's not a bad idea. In fact, there's an artist I should probably find a used van.
know who might be interested in collaborating
(W-Am) I agree. We'll probably need a loan for that
with us. She actually has a show on right now at the though. I'll call our bank to see whether that's
community center. Let's go tomorrow and
feasible before we make the next move.
talk to her about it.
35. What kind of business do the speakers most
32. What is the woman surprised about? likely have?
(A) A car dealership
(A) A delivery timeline (B) A warehouse
(C) A moving company
(B) Rental costs (D) A farm *
(C) A shop display 36. What does the man suggest doing?
(A) Expanding a marketing strategy
(D) Some sales figures * (B) Purchasing a vehicle *
(C) Hiring additional staff
(D) Moving into a larger space
33. What does the woman suggest doing? 37. What does the woman say she will do?
(A) Providing free product samples (A) Use a software program
(B) Place a newspaper advertisement
(B) Offering some workshops (C) Contact a bank *
(D) Expand business hours
(C) Making promotional videos *
(D) Holding an art contest
34. What will the speakers most likely do
tomorrow?
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Questions 38 through 40 refer to the following conversation.
conversation. (M-Cn) Thank you for coming in. So, you're interested
in working at our new facility, right?
(W-Am) Hi. I'm calling about the two-bedroom (W-Am) Definitely. I've been wanting to work here since
apartment you advertised. Does the unit have a the company moved into town.
designated parking space? (M-Cn) And now that the construction of our plant is
(M-Cn) Yes, it does. But the extra fee for the parking finished, we're hiring equipment operators. [pause)
space depends on the size of your car. We charge I see that you have experience working in computer-
100 dollars a month for compact cars and 150 for chip manufacturing.
larger vehicles. (W-Am) Yes—several years, actually.
(W-Am) Great. I have a small hatchback. (M-Cn) Great. Now, what shifts are you available for?
(M-Cn) OK, we'll be showing the unit on Saturday (W-Am) Any shifts. I'm even willing to work at night.
between ten and four. We'll have applications (M-Cn) That's good to know.
available that you can fill out and submit right there if
you're interested. 41. Why is the woman meeting with the man?
(A) To review a research study
38. Why is the woman calling? (B) To get approval for a business plan
(A) To apply for a credit card (C) To film a commercial
(B) To reserve a rental car (D) To interview for a job *
(C) To confirm a hotel booking
42. What was recently built?
(D) To inquire about an apartment *
(A) A department store
(B) A bridge
39. According to the man, what determines a fee (C) A factory *
amount? (D) A railway station
(A) Size *
(B) Salary 43. What does the woman offer to do?
(C) Location (A) Work the night shift *
(D) Date range (B) Attend a training course
(C) Revise a presentation
(D) Demonstrate a product
40. What does the man say can be submitted on
Saturday?
(A) A copy of an ID Questions 44 through 46 refer to the following
(B) An application form * conversation with three speakers.
(C) A payment
(D) An online review (M-Au) Alexander's Organic Farm just delivered
four crates of eggs. Could one of you spot-check
for broken ones? I have to prepare the list of
specials for tonight's menu.
(W-Br) I'm right in the middle of mopping the
storeroom floor, but I could check them later.
(M-Cn) I'll do it, Hiroki. I'm all caught up, and we
don't open for dinner for another hour.
(M-Au) Great! Thanks. I might have to look for
another vendor if there are a lot of broken eggs in
this delivery. It's been happening fairly frequently.
44. Where do the speakers most likely work?
(A) At a grocery store
Questions 41 through 43 refer to the following
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(B) At a warehouse (W-Am) That's an inconvenience. He has a crucial
(C) At a food-processing plant meeting with the legal department on Thursday...
(D) At a restaurant * I'd better get in touch with them as soon as
possible. They might be able to meet online
instead.
45. What is the woman working on?
(A) Checking an inventory
(B) Paying some bills 47. What is the woman asked to locate?
(C) Repairing broken equipment (A) Some business cards *
(D) Cleaning an area * (B) Some receipts
(C) A flight itinerary
(D) A product brochure
46. What does Hiroki say he might need to
do? 48. Why is Mr. Banerjee staying in Vienna?
(A) Find a new supplier * (A) He has been asked to relocate.
(B) Replace a part (B) He has decided to extend his vacation.
(C) Increase some prices (C) He is filling in for another employee. *
(D) He is training a new manager
(D) Look in a storeroom
49. What will the woman do next?
(A) Contact some colleagues *
(B) Clean up Mr. Banerjee’s office
(C) Make an urgent delivery
(D) Interview an applicant
Questions 50 through 52 refer to the following
conversation.
(M-Cn) Raquel, do you have a minute? I'm trying
to access our client logs, and I keep getting an
error message. I have to get back to one of my
clients today.
(W-Br) There was an announcement at the
Questions 47 through 49 refer to the following department meeting yesterday that we're now
conversation. using a new tool to store client information. It's
(M-Au) Junko, since you're Mr. Banerjee's supposed to be much easier to use.
executive assistant, would you happen to know (M-Cn) Oh, //I had to help Jacob with his
where he keeps his business cards? presentation.// Thanks for letting me know. Where
can I get more information about this?
(W-Am) I'm sure I can find them. Why? (W-Br) There's an article about it in our newsletter.
I'll send you a link. You should check it out.
(M-Au) I was just on the phone with him—he
needs some of his stuff sent to Vienna.
50. What problem does the man mention?
(W-Am) Oh? He was supposed to come back (A) He did not receive an e-mail.
tomorrow. (B) He cannot access some client
information. *
(M-Au) He's just been asked to oversee branch (C) A report contains errors.
operations until the new manager starts on the job (D) A business trip was delayed.
next month. I'm sure you'll be getting an e-mail
from him any moment now. 51. What does the man mean when he says,
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“
I had to help Jacob with his presentation"? (A) More employees will be hired.
(A) He has the skills to assist the woman. (B) A new product will be successful. *
(B) He could not attend a meeting. *
(C) His work responsibilities have increased. (C) A new facility will be needed.
(D) A colleague missed a deadline.
(D) Customer feedback will increase.
52. What does the woman advise the man to do?
(A) Review a schedule
(B) Get a manager’s approval Questions 56 through 58 refer to the following
(C) Read an article * conversation with three speakers.
(D) Contact the IT department
(W-Am) What a busy morning here in the IT
department! I'm swamped with service requests.
(M-Cn) Same here. A lot of employees are having
Questions 53 through 55 refer to the following
computer issues this morning.
conversation.
(W-Br) Thanks for meeting with me, John. Tell me (W-Am) It's because we upgraded the operating
what's going on this quarter with our exercise system last night to version 10.2.
bicycles and treadmills.
(M-Cn) Yes, as a result of the upgrade, the software
(M-Cn) Unfortunately, sales are down twelve percent applications look and act a little different this morning
from the previous quarter. We might need to
than what people are accustomed to. It's causing
reduce production until the situation improves. confusion.
(W-Br) Hmm, we may have to do that. Well what's the
outlook for the following quarter? (W-Br) I have some instructional design experience.
(M-Cn) I'm predicting that sales for the new aerobic What if I put together a video highlighting some key
video system will compensate for this quarter. That features of the new operating system?
product is very promising. (W-Am) That would be very helpful, Abigail.
56. What area do the speakers most likely work in?
53. What does the speakers’ company most likely
sell? (A) Sales
(A) Exercise equipment * (B) Technology *
(B) Sports beverages (C) Finance
(C) Clothing (D) Human resources
(D) Office supplies
57. What happened recently?
54. What does the man recommend doing? (A) A company upgraded its workstations.
(A) Launching an advertising campaign (B) A company revised its employee
(B) Cutting some services handbook.
(C) Decreasing production * (C) A company updated its computer
(D) Merging with another company operating system. *
(D) A company moved to a new building.
55. What does the man predict? 58. What does Abigail offer to do?
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(A) Interview job candidates (A) Call another office
(B) Create an instructional video * (B) Share some information *
(C) Work additional hours (C) Write a recommendation
(D) Develop a strategy (D) Print a brochure
Questions 59 through 61 refer to the following Questions 62 through 64 refer to the following
conversation. conversation and sign.
(M-Au) I was just offered some work painting a stage (W-Am) Hi, Jinyu. It's Shreya, your agent, calling. I
set for a theater production. I wanted to ask your have the new apartment lease for you to sign. I'm on
advice since you've been doing this much longer than I your street, but I'm having trouble finding a parking
have. spot.
(W-Br) Sure, how can I help you? (M-Au) Ring the buzzer when you get to my building,
and I'll let you in. Be careful—they're very strict about
(M-Au) Well, most of my experience painting stage sets ticketing vehicles in no-parking zones.
has been at local theaters. And I've always charged a
standard fee for these smaller venues. (W-Am) I think I'll just pull into the public parking lot
next door. It won't take long to go over the paperwork
(W-Br) And what's your concern now? and get your signature a half hour at most.
(M-Au) Well, now I've been asked to work on a major
production. //It's at a much bigger theater.//
(W-Br) Oh. I can share my price list with you. It outlines PUBLIC
what I charge for different types of jobs. What's your e-
mail address? PARKING LOT
Under 1 hour $5
59. Who is the man?
(A) A classical musician
1-3 hours $8
(B) A set painter * 3-5 hours $10
(C) A journalist
Over 5 hours $12
(D) An actor
62. Why is the woman visiting the man?
60. What does the man imply when he says, "It's at
(A) To take photos of an apartment
a much bigger theater"?
(B) To have some documents signed *
(A) He is nervous about an event. (C) To attend a holiday celebration
(B) He will have to commute to a job. (D) To consult on interior design options
(C) He will have to hire an assistant for a
63. Why does the man tell the woman to be
project. careful?
(A) A rule is strictly enforced. *
(D) He does not know how much to charge
(B) Some stormy weather is expected.
for his work. * (C) A road is under construction.
(D) A streetlight is not working.
61. What does the woman say she will do?
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64. Look at the graphic. How much will the (D) TD demonstrate some new products
woman most likely pay?
(A) $5 * 67. Look at the graphic. Where will the group sit?
(B) $8 (A) At table 1
(C) $10 (B) At table 2
(D) $12 (C) At table 3 *
(D) At table 4
Questions 65 through 67 refer to the following
conversation and restaurant layout.
Questions 68 through 70 refer to the following
(M-Au) Welcome to Bianca's Restaurant. How many conversation and airplane seating chart.
people are in your group?
(W-Br) Welcome aboard, sir. Here's the menu we're
(W-Br) Five in total. But my clients called to say they'd serving today. There'll be a salad, a main dish, and a
be late. They didn't know about the construction on dessert.
Highway 32.
(M-Au) Thanks. But I just noticed that my video monitor
(M-Au) Yes, we know it's a big problem. We have an is broken. Is there any way I can change seats? I'd
open table near the stage, and there will be some really prefer to have another aisle seat, though.
musicians playing tonight. Is that OK?
(W-Br) Let's see. [pause] Yes, there are some empty
(W-Br) Hmm. We're meeting to discuss a business seats today, including one aisle seat.
contract. I'd prefer a quieter table.
(M-Au) That's great. Can I move there now?
(M-Au) Let me check the seating chart. [pause] I have
(W-Br) Let me finish serving the hot beverages first.
a table that's away from the stage and the kitchen.
Right this way.
A B C Aisle D E
68. What does the woman give to the man?
(A) A government form
(B) An extra blanket
(C) A set of headphones
65. According to the woman, what has caused a (D) An in-flight menu *
delay?
(A) A road is under construction. * 69. Look at the graphic. Which seat will the man
(B) Parking is limited. most likely move to?
(C) Weather conditions are bad. (A) 15D *
(D) Some documents were misplaced. (B) 16B
(C) 17B
66. What is the purpose of a client meeting? (D) 17E
(A) To celebrate a company merger
(B) To discuss a contract * 70. What task does the woman need to finish?
(C) To introduce a new director (A) Checking tickets
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(B) Demonstrating safety measures (C) Write a review
(C) Closing overhead compartments
(D) Serving beverages *
(D) Look at some photographs *
PART 4
Questions 71 through 73 refer to the following
advertisement.
Questions 74 through 76 refer to the following
(M-Au) Do you have a corporate function or a family introduction.
reunion coming up? Henderson Event Center invites
you to consider our beautiful venue for your festivities. (M-Au) Thanks for listening to my podcast, everyone.
Our property features several ballrooms and dining It's the last episode of the year, and my guest tonight
halls that can accommodate any event. However, is Sung-Hee Park. Ms. Park is a composer with a
growing reputation for writing music that is emotional
what we're most known for is being the only venue
right in the heart of the city center. You and your and intense. Her most recent project was the
guests can enjoy views of the bustling city center from soundtrack of the popular science-fiction movie Flame
any of our event rooms. To see photographs of our Above. We'll hear the first song from it before the
facilities and previous events, please visit our Web site. interview. While most people assume Ms. Park has
We look forward to serving you soon. been in the music industry her entire life, that isn't
true. She actually switched professions several times
before she discovered her passion for music. That's
what she'll be talking about tonight.
71. What type of business is being advertised?
(A) An event venue *
74. What is Ms. Park known for?
(B) A landscaping company
(A) Appearing in action movies
(C) A cooking school
(B) Writing dramatic music *
(D) A travel agency
(C) Authoring children’s books
(D) Playing many musical instruments
72. What does the speaker say the business is
most known for?
(A) Its friendly customer service 75. What does the speaker say he will do before
an interview?
(B) Its central location *
(A) Announce a contest winner
(C) Its reasonable prices
(B) Play a song *
(D) Its long history
(C) Take questions from callers
(D) Read an advertisement from a sponsor
73. What can the listeners do on a Web site?
(A) Enter a contest
76. What will Ms. Park mainly discuss?
(B) Schedule a consultation
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(A) Her upcoming projects (B) Have some refreshments
(B) Her childhood (C) Watch a demonstration *
(C) Her travels (D) Share feedback
(D) Her career path *
Questions 77 through 79 refer to the following talk. Questions 80 through 82 refer to the following
recorded message.
(W-Br) Good morning, interns! We're so pleased to
welcome you to the Linzer Rare Book Library. While (W-Am) Thank you for calling Albright Electric
you're with us for the summer, you're going to learn Company. Because of the high winds we experienced
all about archiving and preserving old books and last night, there are several power failures in our
manuscripts. Now, we're not going to let you go service area. We apologize for the inconvenience.
straight into the archives. //Many of these texts are Repair crews are working hard to restore service to
hundreds of years old.// First on the agenda today, our customers as quickly as possible. However, at this
let's go down to the basement where you'll be able to time, //we're still gathering information.// For your
watch one of our conservationists restore a convenience, please be aware that we update the data
manuscript. on our Web site every hour.
77. What is the purpose of the talk? 80. What type of business is the listener calling?
(A) To introduce a new book collection (A) A utility company *
(B) To provide an orientation for workers * (B) A construction firm
(C) To explain a library policy change (C) An auto repair service
(D) To discuss a fund-raising event (D) A real estate agency
78. What does the speaker mean when she 81. What does the speaker imply when she
says, “Many of these texts are hundreds of years old"? says, “we’re still gathering information”?
(A) Handling the materials requires training. * (A) The listeners should complete a survey
(B) Preservation methods are effective. (B) Some business priorities may change.
(C) Some books are missing. (C) A location has not been chosen yet.
(D) Some books require dry conditions. (D) A repair timeline is uncertain. *
79. According to the speaker, what will the 82. How can the listener stay updated?
listeners do next?
(A) By calling back later
(A) Look at a list
(B) By checking online *
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(C) By signing up for e-mail notifications (A) Permits *
(D) By watching the local news (B) Refunds
(C) Voting ballots
Questions 83 through 85 refer to the following (D) Maps
excerpt from a meeting.
(W-Br) Over the course of a series of public meetings,
Questions 86 through 88 refer to the following speech.
the town council has heard and considered your
repeated requests to address our town's parking issue. (M-Au) Hello. I'm your instructor, Oliver Kimura, and I
Specifically, you've objected to the comprehensive have authored six successful self-published books.
ban on overnight street parking in our town. Many Today I'll share my tips and tricks to help you publish
residents without driveways have had to make use of your own writing. I want to thank those of you who
the Spring Street Parking Garage as a result. But shared your experiences with me in the preseminar
clearly, it is a major inconvenience to have to park far survey. Your stories helped me customize this class to
from home every night. So in an ongoing effort to meet your needs. Before we get started, I want to
address your objections, we have approved a plan that make sure everyone has a binder of the materials. If
will grant one free permit per household, giving you don't, please pick one up at the back of the room.
residents permission to park on any street at any time We'll start on page two.
in your neighborhood.
86. What is the topic of a seminar?
83. Why have some residents complained?
(A) Grant writing
(A) Parking meter charges have increased.
(B) Video editing
(B) Overnight street parking has been
(C) Journalism
prohibited. *
(D) Publishing *
(C) Construction vehicles have parked on
private property.
87. Why does the speaker thank some of the
(d) utility vehicles have damaged parking areas. listeners?
(A) They completed a survey. *
84. What is inconvenient about the Spring Street (B) They agreed to purchase a subscription.
Parking Garage?
(C) They were flexible with a schedule.
(A) It is expensive.
(D) They attended a previous event.
(B) It is always full.
(C) It is far from people’s homes. *
88. Why does the speaker mention the back of the
(D) It is closed on weekends. room?
(A) It is difficult to hear questions from there.
85. What will the town’s residents receive? (B) Instructional materials are available
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there. * (C) Additional applicants are being
(C) A special guest has entered the room. interviewed.
(D) Some refreshments have been set out. (D) An expense will be minor.
Questions 89 through 91 refer to the following Questions 92 through 94 refer to the following
telephone message. advertisement.
(M-Au) This is Tariq Haddad returning your call about (W-Am) Attention, business owners. If you're a WRX
the mobile-phone application my team is developing listener, you know that our radio station depends on
for your hotels. In your message this morning, you said community support. And that includes sponsorship
you'd like us to add a rating system to the app so that from local businesses. You'll find that it's a good
guests can assign one to five stars to their hotel investment. Station sponsorship connects your
experience. We can certainly do that for you. I know company to a wide audience across the region. Our
you had wanted to launch the app by the end of the research has shown that 70 percent of our listeners
month. However, keep in mind //my team is small.// prefer to purchase products and services from the
Please give me a call back at your earliest convenience businesses that help support our radio station and
so we can discuss this in more detail. their local community. For more information, go
online and schedule a complimentary consultation
with one of our marketing team members. They'll
89. What industry does the listener work in? create a marketing campaign to help achieve your
business goals!
(A) Health care
(B) E-commerce
92. Who is the advertisement intended for?
(C) Hospitality *
(A) Business owners *
(D) Video game development
(B) Job seekers
(C) Local musicians
90. Why did the listener call the speaker this
morning? (D) Rewards program members
(A) To ask about a service invoice
(B) To apologize for a mistake 93. What advantage does the speaker mention?
(C) To confirm some travel arrangements (A) Reaching a large audience *
(D) To request the addition of a function * (B) Obtaining discounts on items
(C) Meeting community leaders
91. What does the speaker imply when he says, (D) Receiving advance notifications
“my team is small"?
(A) It will be challenging to meet a deadline. *
94. How can listeners get more information?
(B) Few people have the necessary skills.
(A) By downloading a guide
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(B) By scheduling a consultation * (D) 650
(C) By subscribing to a podcast
(D) By attending a training 97. What will Haiguang talk about?
Questions 95 through 97 refer to the following (A) Equipment maintenance
excerpt from a meeting and table.
(B) Network security *
(M-Au) I'd like to start out by thanking everybody for
(C) Cleaning schedules
helping out with our newspaper's staff holiday party.
So many of you showed up to decorate and stayed to (D) Advertising
clean up afterward. It was a great success. Moving on,
we've sold a record number of new subscriptions this
past month. I'm especially pleased that we have so
many new corporate subscribers. OK, next on the
agenda, Haiguang is going to talk about the changes Questions 98 through 100 refer to the following
that IT is making to keep our network secure. We broadcast and map.
might have to change our passwords more often. (W-Br) I'm Nanping Tong on Springfield News. Today,
Haiguang, can you tell us about it? city officials provided a project update on the bike
path being built between city hall and the Arts District.
As viewers may recall, the project was initiated after
Type of Subscription April Total citywide survey results showed that constructing
Corporate 225 paths for cyclists ranked high on residents' list of
Student 180 priorities. The Residential District was the first area to
have the path created, and that work has now been
Family 315
completed. Next, work efforts will turn to the area
Individual 650
between city hall and the Burlington River.
95. What does the speaker thank the listeners for
doing?
(A) Submitting suggestions on a Web site
(B) Donating money
(C) Volunteering at an event *
(D) Writing articles
96. Look at the graphic. Which number is the
speaker most pleased with? 98. What project does the speaker mainly discuss?
(A) 225 * (A) A bike path *
(B) 180 (B) A highway route
(C) 315 (C) A pedestrian walkway
(D) A public transit line
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99. Why was a project initiated?
(A) A budget received additional funding.
(B) Some repairs were needed.
(C) Public feedback showed support for it. *
(D) Officials pledged to reduce pollution.
100. Look at the graphic. According to the speaker,
which segment of the project has been completed?
(A) Segment A
(B) Segment B
(C) Segment C *
(D) Segment D
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