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In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand spoken English. There are 4 parts to this section, with special directions for each part.Part I. Pictures
Questions: 1 to 4Directions:
For each item, there is a picture in your test book and four short statements about it on the tape. These statements will be spoken twice, but are NOT WRITTEN out in your test book, so you must listen carefully. You must choose one statement – (A), (B), (C), or (D) – that best describes the picture. Then, on your answer sheet, mark your choice.Example: Look at the picture and listen to the four sentences.
- The girl is wearing a T-shirt.
- The girl has curly hair.
- The girl looks unhappy.
- The girl is holding something.
Now let’s begin with picture number 1.
Part II.
Questions: 5 to 8.Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several questions spoken in English, followed by three responses, also spoken in English. The question and responses will be spoken twice. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers are saying. You have to choose the best response to each question. Now listen to a sample question. You will hear “Where can I pick up my tickets?” You will also hear:- Thursday morning, if that’s convenient.
- At the Overseas Travel Desk.
- I think it’s at nine o’clock.
Now let’s begin with question number 5.
- Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
- Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
- Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
- Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
Part III
Questions: 9 to 12Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several short conversations. You will hear the conversations twice. The conversations will NOT be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers are saying. In your test book, you will read a question about each conversation. The question will be followed by four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question, and mark it on your answer sheet. Example: You will hear "Are you a student here?" ~ "Yes, Sir." ~ "Where is the English class?" ~ "Next to the laboratory." You will read "Where does the dialogue probably take place?"- At the hospital.
- At the station.
- At the market.
- In a school.
- Who will the man talk to next?
- The hotel manager.
- A designer.
- An accountant.
- The personnel manager.
- How many times a year does the woman travel to Medan on business?
- Quite often
- Once
- Twice
- Three times
- What is the man reserving?
- A conference site.
- A table for breakfast.
- A hotel room.
- An early-morning taxi.
- Why is the man taking a train?
- Flying is shorter.
- It’s going to rain.
- Jakarta is far away.
- The train station is in the city.
Part IV
Questions: 13 to 15Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks. You will hear the talks twice. They will NOT be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers are saying. In your test book, you will read a question about each short talk. The question will be followed by four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question, and mark it on your answer sheet.- What should the user do if the items do not come out clean?
- Stack them on the cart.
- Wash them by hand.
- Put them through the machine again.
- Contact customer service.
- What happened to nearby office workers?
- They were injured.
- They were removed.
- They were reported.
- They were suspected.
- Why was Flight 109 delayed?
- The flight crew was stuck in traffic.
- The plane had mechanical trouble.
- The weather was bad.
- The connecting flight was cancelled.