test 1 listening 2

Sure, I'll be right down. This is a good time for me to take a break from these carpets, anyway.

Who most likely are the speakers? (A) Carpet installers (B) interior designers (C) Cleaning staff (D) Office receptionists

Everyone really liked it, and it didn't look too complicated. Anyway, I guess I'll see you Monday. I think we have rehearsal together for Elia Grande's new play. I'm really excited to get started.

Why does the woman calling? (A) To express her gratitude (B) To ask for a favor (C) To discuss an assignment (D) To report some good news

I hear that we've had some unhappy customers recently.

Yes, I'm afraid that's true. In fact, I've just been talking with one of them.

Mmm. We should probably take a look at roadwork scheduled in the area. It might be affecting traffic more than we realized.

Right. And we have some other issues to consider as well. Look at the rest of these comments - we'll need to decide what to do.

Oh. Well, uh, what did the customer say?

She wasn't at all happy. Our driver picked her up on time, but there was heavy traffic on the way to the airport, and she nearly missed her flight.

With both on-site and online courses, Hamson College offers courses that can fit into anyone's schedule. In fact, Hamson was ranked by students as having the most scheduling flexibility of any college.

Come to an information session on August seventeenth to find out if Hamson College is right for you. You'll be able to meet with professors and talk with other students. To find out more, visit us at www.hamsoncollege.edu.

What doe the speaker request help with? (A) Greeting clients (B) Collecting payments (C) Gathering data (D) Locating resumes

What will the listeners receive by e-mail? (A) A work schedule (B) A confirmation number (C) A sample report (D) An employee roster

What information does the speaker need from the listener? (A) The time of a lunch (B) The location for a delivery (C) The size of an order (D) The theme of a banquet

When should the listener return the call? (A) Later today (B) Tomorrow (C) Next week (D) In one month

What does the woman imply when she says, "You have got to tell me where you found the recipe"? (A) She wonders if some ingredients are local. (B) She would like to make the dish herself. (C) She needs a restaurant recommendation. (D) She cannot find a recipe in a cookbook.

Why is the woman looking forward to Monday? (A) She is going to see a play. (B) She is taking a friend to lunch. (C) Some results will be available. (D) A new project will start

Okay, great. And I brought this discount coupon with me. It's valid for Hinton printer cartridges too, right??

Yes, we accept those coupons. Just make sure you give it to the cashier when you get to the checkout counter.

What is the listener asked to do if she finds an error?

(A) Contact her manager (B) Submit a form (C) Make a correction (D) Keep a record

What does Hamso College specialize in? (A) Teacher training (B) Industrial design (C) Computer programming (D) Business management.

According to the advertisement, what do students like about Hamson College? (A) The quality of the instruction. (B) The flexible scheduling. (C) The low tuition costs. (D) The work experience opportunities.

What is the main purpose of the event? (A) To celebrate successful sales (B) To exhibit course projects (C) To advertise a clothing store (D) To recruit new teachers

According to the speaker, what can be found in the leaflet? (A) Dates of future shows (B) Names of event organizers (C) Information about materials (D) Instructions for enrollment

These talented young people participated in a six-month training course, where they learned to create the clothing items you'll see here tonight. Many of these garments were made with unconventional fabrics, which you can read about in the leaflets that are being passed around.

And after the show, you're welcome to stay and talk with our graduating trainees. They'll answer any questions you may have about their designs and creations.

What will happen on August 17? (A) A reading group will meet. (B) Students will graduate. (C) An information session will be held. (D) The registration period will end

Anwei! Thank you so much for helping set up for the party after last night's theater performance. I couldn't have done it without you, and the spicy dish you brought was delicious! You have got to tell me where you found the recipe!

What does the woman ask listeners to do? (A) Attend a training (B) Sign some paperwork (C) Gather a list of questions (D) Review some information online

Are you thinking about getting a degree in business? Then Hamson College, the school for business management, is for you. Our specialized courses focus on all aspects of running your own company.

This is Charlie Swift from Channel 14 News. I'm standing outside Granger Electronics this morning, where hundreds of people have spent hours waiting to buy the new Aria 7D mobile phone - available starting today. Some began waiting in line as early as for A.M.

From the look of it, you'd think they were giving the phones away. Now the Aria 7D is a significant upgrade from previous phone models, but the feature consumers are most excited about is its water-protective coating.

What does the speaker have to confirm? (A) Travel dates (B) Account information (C) A passport number (D) Vaccination requirements

Good evening, and thank you all for attending tonight's fashion show here at JC Design School. We're holding this special event to shown off the beautiful garments created by our most recent group of trainees.

What will the speakers do next? (A) Look at fuel prices (B) Review customer complaints (C) Update staffing schedules (D) Organize training programs

Hello, Mr. Mohan, this is Suzanna Garcia calling from Garcia Catering. I have a question about the food that we're preparing for your son's graduation party next week. Your order form indicates that you'd like fifty-five appetizer trays - all cheese, vegetable, and fruit combos.

Look at the graphic. What discount will the woman most likely receive? (A) $2 (B) $5 (C) $7 (D) $10

Hi, Barry. I'm just checking in. How's everything going up here? Are you finished cleaning the Romano Construction offices yet?

What does the woman encourage the listeners to do? (A) Bring a map (B) Check the weather forecast (C) Store their belongings (D) Use sun protection

Hi, Wendy - I'm calling about the purchase orders we received for office furniture. The Accounting Department's going to need more of everything to accommodate all their new employees.

And this is what i want to emphasize：we have to get our smaller clients to sign on for bigger advertising campaigns. That's where you come in. I'd like each of you to tell me how much your clients paid for the advertisements we createdfor them over the past year.

I'll send out an e-mail with an example so you can see exactly what information to include in your report. What does the speaker want t focus on this year? (A) Increasing staff numbers (B) Targeting smaller businesses (C) Reducing operating costs (D) Attracting new clients

According to the speaker, what feature of the Aria 7D is most attractive? (A) Its water resistance (B) Its affordable price (C) Its colorful patterns (D Its slim design

Let's talk about this year's financial goals. So, Sandala Rentals and Wilmington Limited are still out biggest sources of income. And that's great. But our other accounts are important too. They could bring in a lot more money than they do now.

It's supposed to be sunny today, so it's a good idea to put on some sunscreen and wear a hat. Who most likely are the listeners? (A) Maintenance workers (B) Bus drivers (C) Tourists (D) Park rangers

Look at the graphic. Where will the listeners be unable to go today? (A) The North Lake (B) The Picnic Area (C) The Butterfly Garden (D) The Visitor Center

Where do the speakers most likely work? (A) At a shipping company (B) At an engineering firm (C) At a taxi company (D) At a railway station

Look at the graphic. Which customer are the speakers discussing? (A) Carol Lee (B) Jean Harvey (C) Eun-Jung Choi (D) Kinu Iizuka

Excuse me, I need to replace the color ink in my printer, but I see only black ink cartridges on the shelf. Do you have color cartridges?

Oh, we just reorganized that part of the store. You'll find the color ink on the other side of the aisle. I'll show you.

This means many exciting things or us, namely that we take advantage of Stonewell's incredible technology department so we can make the online version of our magazine better. And why wouldn't we?

Our data shows tat sixty percent of our magazine subscribers use their mobile phones to read articles online. Now, Stonewell has already granted all of us access to their publications. So, please use some time over the next few weeks to familiarize yourselves with their Web sites.

But luckily, the Human Resources Department just wants more chairs; they said everything else is OKay. Before you place these orders though, be sure to check the inventory. If we're still short, then we'll order the necessary items.

Please remember that only I, as your manager, can make changes to orders you've already submitted. So let me know if you spot an error that needs to be updated. Thanks.

Hello - welcome to the Visitors Center at Mountainside Park. My name's Josephine and I'll be guiding your hike today. Normally we'd be taking the Heron Trail to the Picnic Area, but the second part of that trail is closed for maintenance this week.

So instead, we'll be starting out on the Heron Trail and changing over midway to the Pine Trail, as you can see here on the map. We'll break for our lunch at the end of the Pine Trail, and then we'll take the Sunset Trail back to our starting point.

Hi, this is Jackie Gross, from Human Resources. Congratulations on your promotion to manager of our Thailand office! I'm calling because I've been asked to assist you with your move overseas.

The first thing I'll do is get in touch with a moving company to estimate the cost of the move. I also need to confirm your passport number for your work visa; I want to make sure your paperwork is in order as soon as possible. Please call me back at your earliest convenience.

I can't believe the Vancouver convention's so soon! I know. It should be great, with all those big-name speakers. Are we all set for transportation?

Uh... the plane tickets are already taken care of, and you arranged for the rental car while we're there-right, Mike? Uh...oh. I completely forgot to make the car reservation! I've been so busy getting my workshop materials ready!

What is scheduled to happen at the end of the event? (A) A celebrity will appear on stage. (B) Some creations will be sold at auction. (C) A reception will be held in a different room. (D) Students will answer questions about their work.

Welcome to this month's all-staff meeting. To begin, I have some great news. As the editor in chief of Science and You magazine, I am pleased to announce the finalization of our company's merger with Stonewell Publishing.

No, it's taking longer than expected. I vacuumed the carpet, but there are a lot of stains. So I decided to shampoo it. But then I had to go down and get the steam-cleaning machine and bring it up here.

Well, before you start shampooing, could you come downstairs? I need some help moving a big table in one of the conference rooms.

All right... We're only two days away from leaving-it might be hard to get a car now! Let's not stress out about it. I saw something about a bus service to and from the hotel. Let's talk to the hotel receptionist and see.

What are the speakers mainly discussing? (A) Ways to reduce a travel budget (B) Places to visit in Vancouver (C) Possible locations for a conference (D) Plans for an upcoming business trip

Look at the graphic. Where is the man currently working? (A) On the fist floor (B) On the second floor (C) On the third floor (D) On the fourth floor

What are the speakers probably going to do next? (A) Move a table (B) Fix a machine (C) Look at some plans (D) make a conference call

What problem does the woman mention? (A) An item she purchased is defective. (B) She cannot locate a product. (C) A sale price seems incorrect. (D) An expiration date has passed.

What does the man say recently happened? (A) Merchandise was rearranged. (B) Flyers were distributed. (C) An order was delayed. (D) A service was discontinued.

Look at the graphic. Which department filled out the order form? (A) Maintenance (B) Accounting (C) Human Resources (D) Public Relations

What does the speaker anticipate may happen? (A) A project may not be completed on time. (B) Some measurements may be incorrect (C) An order may be too small (D) There may not be enough available items.

The new phone's design ensures that it is still fully functional if it comes in contact with water. According to the speaker, what is happening today? (A) An ad campaign is being launched. (B) A store is opening a new branch. (C) A product is being released in stores. (D) A clearance sale is beginning.

What does the speaker mean when he says, "From the look of it, you'd think they were giving the phones away"? (A) The store's advertising is misleading (B) Some product are no longer in stock (C) There are a lot of customers waiting at the store. (D) There are many good bargains at the store.

Why is the listener going overseas? (A) To attend a sales conference (B) To manage an office (C) To meet some clients (D) To go on a tour

What does the speaker plan to do first? (A) Organize a business dinner (B) Reserve airline seats (C) Purchase some merchandise (D) Contact a moving company

What is the purpose of the announcement? (A) To review a budget proposal (B) To discuss an upcoming merger (C) To explain some survey results (D) To introduce new staff members

What does the woman mean when she says, "And why wouldn't we"? (A) She supports a decision. (B) She hopes to relocate. (C) She wants listeners to share their opinions (D) She feels concerned about a shipment.

What problem do the speakers have? (A) Their business cards have not arrived. (B) Their reservations are for the wrong dates. (C) Their transportation arrangements are not complete. (D) Their client in Vancouver is unavailable.

What does the woman suggest they do? (A) Cancel an order (B) Contact a hotel (C) Prepare a speech (D) Postpone a decision

I'm thinking that this might be a mistake, and that you'd meant to order only five trays. We open at nine tomorrow morning, so why don't you give me a call then - we want to make sure we have your order right.

What type of service does the speaker provide? (A) Food preparation (B) Cooking lessons (C) Grocery delivery (D) Nutritional counselling