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HIGH-INTERMEDIATE LISTENING COMPREHENSION TEST

This listening comprehension test will test your ability to understand spoken English.  In this test, each conversation, short talk and question will be spoken JUST ONE TIME.  They will not be written out for you.  There are three parts to this test.  Special instructions will be given to you at the beginning of each part.

Part A

In part A, you will hear 15 questions.  After you hear a question, read the four choices in your test book and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.

Example:

You will hear:    Ms. Lewis has worked here for a long time, hasn’t she?

You will read:    A.  Yes, at three o’clock.

B.  No, I don’t have a watch.

C.  Yes, more than twenty years.

D.  No. She’s working overtime.

The best answer to the question “Ms. Lewis has worked here for a long time, hasn’t she?” is C: “Yes, more than twenty years.”  Therefore, you should choose answer C.

 1. A.  She’s quite smart.

      B.  Because it’s so easy.

      C.  The color is too bright.

      D.  I’ve never heard of it.

 2. A.  Longer than three pages.

B.     Almost every week.

C.     He looked all right.

D.  They are just fine.

 3. A.  Thanks. Where did you get it?

      B.  Don’t worry. I won’t leave you alone.

            C.  No, it’s not his report.

            D.  Sure. Keep it as long as you need it.

 4. A.  Yes. Why are they here?

B.  Yes. Put them on my desk.

C.     No. Have you read it?

D.    No. I didn’t find his office.

 5. A.  She said you could come in.

B.    Yes, please follow me.

C.    Nice to meet you, Mr. Grant.

D.    I’d be happy to introduce you.

 6. A.  OK. I’ll talk to you tomorrow.

      B.  No, I don’t think it’s over.

            C.  My vision? It’s perfect.

            D.  Yes, it’s an interesting lesson.

 7. A.  They’re good, aren’t they?

      B.  I think we’re safe now.

      C.  Your shoulder hurts again?

      D.  You’d better see a dentist.

8.  A.  Maybe he doesn’t need it.

B.     I’m not sure. Let me check.

C.     Well, it’s the sale price.

D.    No. I prefer white wine.

 9. A.  Yes, I live just north of the city.

      B.  Yes, the staff has been very helpful.

      C.  Yes, it’s in the downtown area.

            D.  Yes, we’ll arrange a convenient time.

10. A.  The same. And you?

      B.  It’s still early, isn’t it?

      C.  I’ve never been there.

      D.  He’s a nice guy.

11.  A.  Has he sent it home yet?

      B.  That’s strange. Try again later.

      C.  So, what did he say?

      D.  It’s OK. I’ll answer it.

12.  A.  Perhaps we should go on a cooler day.

      B.  So, how do you like the cake?

      C.  You mean he ate all of the cookies?

      D.  I heard the story is very touching.

13.  A.  No, I’ve rented a car for the trip.

B.     No, we took the highway.

C.     Yes, it’s a sightseeing spot.

D.    Yes, it’s on my way to Hualien.

14.  A.  Yes, we’ve searched everywhere.

B.     Yes, she’s wearing that jacket now.

C.     No, I had no idea.

D.    No, she rejected it.

15.  A.  In the large conference room.

      B.  The date hasn’t been finalized yet.

            C.  About issues related to AIDS.

      D.  He seemed quite impressed.

Part B

In part B, you will hear 15 conversations between a man and a woman.  After each conversation, you will hear a question about the conversation.  After you hear the question, read the four choices in your test book and choose the best answer to the question you have heard.

Example:

You will hear:    (Woman)   Hey, I think we should make the frame first.

                           (Man)        Right!  I have some strips of light metal and some wood.  Which do you think would be better?

(Woman)   Wood is better.  Metal is dangerous to use because it might attract lightning.  We can use either paper or cloth to cover the frame.

Question:   What are they going to use to make the frame?

You will read:    A.  Wood.

B.  Metal.

C.  Cloth.

D.  Leather.

The best answer to the question “What are they going to use to make the frame?” is A: “Wood.”  Therefore, you should choose answer A.

16. A.  In a museum.

B.  In a theater.

C.  On a tour bus.

D.  On a plane.

17. A.  Workmen are painting the walls.

B.  The family has hired a new maid.

C.  The new furniture has just arrived.

D.  His wife is cleaning the house.

18. A.  In a car repair shop.

     B.   In a teacher’s office.

     C.        In a medical clinic.

     D.        In a laboratory.

19. A.  At 1:30.

B.  At 2:00.

C.  At 2:30.

D.  At 3:00.

20. A.  He wants Mr. Smith to call him back.

B.     He’s solved the supply problem.

C.  He’ll meet Mr. Smith at the factory.

            D.  He’ll contact Mr. Smith again this evening.

21. A.  She wants to be praised.

     B.  Today is her birthday.

      C.  She deserves the promotion.

      D.  Fishing is her favorite activity.

22. A.  The rent is a little too high.

B.  It’s far from where she works.

C.  She’d like to have more bathrooms.

      D.  A one-bedroom place would be too small.

23.  A.  How to get to their destination.

B.  Who’s responsible for the accident.

C.            C.   Who should pay for the damaged goods.

D.           D.   How to distribute their workloads.

24. A.  Skip his big test on Friday.

      B.  Move his stuff before anyone gets hurt.

      C.  Ask his brother for help.

      D.  Review his lessons.

25. A.  An easier job.

B.  A larger salary.

C.  Male companions.

      D.  Time with his family.

26. A.  He can’t get a seat in the front row.

B.  He can’t find his class notes.

C.  The teacher’s pronunciation isn’t clear.

D.  The teacher’s lectures are disorganized.

27. A.  $400.

     B.  $100.

      C.  $600.

     D.  $300.

28. A.  Have hot-pot at a restaurant.

      B.  Have hot-pot at the man’s house.

C.     Have chicken at the woman’s house.

D.    Have chicken at their friend’s place.

29. A.  The orchestra was terrible.

B.           B.   The opera company may be short of money.

        C. The singers were ashamed of their performance.

D.  The costumes were well-designed.

30. A.  The company is busy with earlier orders.

      B.  The customer is getting a discount.

     C.  The microphone is out of stock now.

     D.  The customer ordered more than 1,000 units.

Part C

In part C, you will hear several short talks.  After each talk, you will hear 2 to 3 questions about the talk.  After you hear each question, read the four choices in your test book and choose the best answer to the question you have heard.

Example:

You will hear:    Folks, we’re just pulling in to our stop at Scotsburg.  We’ll be here for ten minutes to take on some more passengers.  You’re all welcome to get out and stretch your legs a little.  Remember to take your valuables with you.  There are restrooms and snack machines inside the station.  Don’t go far, though.  It’s 1:20 now, and we’ll be pulling out again at 1:30.

Question number 1: Where is the speaker?

You will read:    A.  On a bus.

                          B.  At a store.

C.  In a train station.

D.  In a hospital.

The best answer to the question “Where is the speaker?” is A: “On a bus.”  Therefore, you should choose answer A.

Now listen to another question based on the same talk.

You will hear:    Question number 2: When will the passengers depart?

You will read:    A.  In half an hour.

                          B.  In ten minutes.

C.  In an hour.

D.  In forty-five minutes.

The best answer to the question “When will the passengers depart?” is B: “In ten minutes.” Therefore, you should choose answer B.

31. A.  She won a great fortune in thelottery.

B.     She made an important scientific discovery.

C.  She saved a person’s life.

      D.  She gave her money to a school.

32. A.  She’s over eighty years old.

B.  She’s a scholar from Africa.

      C.  She never wanted to retire.

  D.  She worked in a bank.

33. A.  Her patient.

B.  Her partner.

      C.  An employee.

      D.  A waiter.

34. A.  Exercise habits.

B.  Sleeping at work.

C.  Missing appointments.

D.  Taking long lunches.

35. A.  Describe exactly what happened.

B.     Express understanding and

          agreement.

C.  Make the necessary phone call.

      D.  Finish his work as soon as possible.

36. A.  To explain the rising production costs.

      B.  To warn listeners of a dangerous trend.

      C.  To describe medical programs for drinkers.

      D.  To compare different kinds of drinks.

37. A.  Its availability.

      B.  Its price.

      C.  Its taste.

      D.  Its economic value.

38. A.  The first floor.

 B.  The third floor.

 C.  The fourth floor.

 D.  The sixth floor.

39. A.  Take the students upstairs.

B.     Let the students read magazines.

C.     Pick up some books at the circulation desk.

D.    Demonstrate the library’s network system.

40. A.  People who enjoy going to health clubs.

B.     People doing research on natural plants.

C.     People with weight problems.

D.  People who work long hours.

41. A.  Before each meal.

      B.  Twice a day.

C.  Every other day.

D.  Once a week.

42. A.  Health clubs.

      B.  Sporting goods stores.

      C.  Natural foods stores.

D.  Drugstores.

43. A.  At the end of a lecture.

            B.  On the last day of class.

            C.  Before a field trip.

            D.  In the middle of a presentation.

44. A.  One.

      B.  Two.

            C.  Three.

            D.  Four.

45. A.  It releases power very slowly.

      B.  It’s relatively complex.

      C.  It instantly creates lots of energy.

      D.  It gives them power for a long time.