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A : I’m worried.We’re just about out of gas.

B : This map says there’s a gas station a few
miles up the road.
A : That’s luck. I don’t think we can get much
farther.
What are the speakers looking for ?
A. A hotel
B. A restaurant
C. A parking lot
D. A gas station
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A : Did you hear? We’re getting a new director.
B : No. Did Carter resign?
A : Yes, yesterday after news broke about the
missing donations.
What has Carter done?
A. He retired.
B. He resigned.
C. He began to work.
D. He was promoted.
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W: Our legal office says that these people have
infringed our patents and that we should
take action.
M: What are our chances of winning ?
W: The outcome would be clear, in our favor. I
say go after them.
What does the woman want to do ?
A. Apply for a patent
B. Request more information
C. Sue a company for infringing
D. Avoid offending the other company
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M: I’d like to schedule an appointment with the
doctor for next Monday, if possible.
W: I’m sorry, but Monday is completely booked.
When would you next be available ?
M: Can you get me in on Tuesday?
What is the man doing ?
A. Reserving a seat on a train
B. Planning a conference call
C. Setting up a meeting
D. Scheduling an appointment
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W: How much is this beef, here ... in front?

M: Let’s see ... that one?That’s three-forty a
pound.
W: Fine. Give me two pounds of it, and can you
please cut it from the other end?
What is the woman buying ?
A. Meat
B. Fruit
C. Bread
D. Vegetables
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M: I’m on my way to the office.

W: Can you drop these books off at the library
for me on your way ?
M:Sure.I’d be glad to.
What will the man do on his way to work ?
A. Stop at a store to buy coffee
B. Return some books to the library
C. Let the woman off at the library
D. Take the woman to the store
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W:You seem very anxious about this trip?

M: I am. You know, I really don’t like to fly.
W: Take along a good book. Try to stay calm and
think about something pleasant.
How does the man feel?
A. Excited
B. Calm
C. Unhappy
D. Nervous
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M: For what benefit are they holding a concert ?
W: It’s to raise money for the homeless and is
being sponsored by some major corporations.
M: It sounds worth going to. Where can we get
tickets?
What does the man want to do ?
A. Attend a concert
B. Organize a benefit
C. Speak with companies
D. Give money to the homeless
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M: I won’t be able to attend this week’s staff
meeting.
W:Is there anything you’d like me to report on
for you ?
M:Yes. Could you please update everyone on
developments in setting up our sales network in Mexico?
What has the woman been asked to do ?
A. Distribute the man’s report
B. Review a financial statement
C. Report on a project in Mexico
D. Explain the man’s absence from the meeting
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W:Do you plan to sign up for that management
course that starts next week ?
M: I tried, but they told me it’s full and they can’t take any
more.
W: It’s given every six months. Let’s get your name at the
top of the list for next time.

What does the man want to do ?

A. See a dentist
B. Take a management course
C. Attend a conference
D. Reserve a flight
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M:This postage meter is broken again.

W:I know.We’ve already called the repairman.
M: I think we need a new machine.This one is
always breaking down.
What is this conversation about ?
A. An automobile
B. Telephone service
C. Shipping schedule
D. Office equipment
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M: Miss, what kind of perfume do you
recommend for a woman who is very, let’s
say , outgoing?
W:Perhaps Red Fire.It’s one of our most popular
brands.
M: If other people like it, it must be good. Please
give me one of those large bottles.
Why does the woman recommend Red Fire
Perfume ?
A. Price B.Scent C.Popularity D.brand name
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M 1:Do you have any rowboats to rent?

M 2:Yes, and you’ll need life vests.
How many people will be going out ?
M 1: Only the two of us, my son and I.
What does the man want to do ?
A. Take his son for a boat ride
B. Rent an apartment in the city
C. Go somewhere for a vacation
D. Have the tailor make him a suit
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W:I need some lettuce and carrots.
Is the grocery nearby?
M:Yes. There’s one just around the corner,
if it’s still open.
W: Thanks. I hope it is.
What does the woman need to do ?
A. Buy shoes
B. Pay a fine
C. Mail a letter
D. Buy vegetables
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M1: You know, I have no idea where we are.

M2: Did you bring a map?
M1: No. I thought we could find our way.
After all, we’ve been here before.
What problem do the men have?
A. They are lost.
B. They are cold.
C. They lost their map.
D. They are out of gas.
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W: Do you like to ski ?
M:No.I don’t like feeling there’s nothing under
my feet, especially if I’m sailing down a hill.
W: I do cross-country, but downhill is just too
frightening.
What do the people say they are afraid of?
A. Flying
B. Sky diving
C. Scuba diving
D. Downhill skiing
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W:That’s a lovely mirror in your entry way.

M: I’m glad you like it. It was an anniversary gift
from our son.
W:Well, it’s beautiful.
Your son has a very good taste.
What are the speakers talking about ?
A. A gift
B. A child
C. Travel
D. Clothing
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M1:How would you rate your English ability?
M2: I do all right in everyday conversation,
but I often get lost in technical discussions.
M1:That’s my problem too. I wish I understood
more.
How do the speakers rate their English ability ?
A. Adequate only for survival
B. Adequate for simple conversation
C. Adequate for professional discussions
D. Adequate for anything they want to do
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W: How did the Anderson charity dinner go?
M: There weren’t as many guests as everyone
expected, but those who came were from the
highest levels in some major companies.
W: Well, that’s good news.They’re the most
influential.
What do the speakers say about the dinner guests ?
A. They arrived late
B. They were important.
C. They were well-dressed.
D. There were many of them.
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M1: We should move now on our investments in
the Republic of Suriland.They have just lifted
trade restrictions.
M2: That’s good news, but do you think it’s a
good idea to go in so early ?
M1: I’d say that what it lacks in security, it more than
makes up for in potential.

What are the speakers discussing?

A. Stock purchase
B. Foreign investment
C. Rates of inflation
D. Rising interest rates
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W: I’m so angry! I thought I’d get a pay raise but

I didn’t.
M: I was disappointed, too.
W: Well, at least we got a bonus we weren’t
expecting.
Why is the woman upset ?
A. Her bonus was less than expected.
B. She was told she is not a good worker.
C. Her salary was not increased.
D. She did not get a promotion she expected.
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M1: Mark, you have a call on line 2
M2: I’m on my way out the door. Can I get back
to them ?
M1: I’ll ask, but don’t leave yet.It may be long
distance.
Why does Mark NOT want to take the call ?
A. He is meeting with a customer.
B. He is about to leave the office.
C. He is talking on another telephone.
D. He wants to avoid talking to the caller.
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M: I hear that you’re now expanding your
operations to Africa and the Middle East.
W: That’s right.We’re setting up offices in Cairo,
Dubai, and Lagos.
M:Can you tell me how you plan to go about it?

What is the topic of this conversation?

A. Political developments
B. Travel opportunities
C. A company’s overseas expansion
D. Failed investment
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M1: What route do you take to get to work ?
M2: I take Main street across the Fourteenth Street
Bridge, to Columbus Street.
M1: You might get here faster if you were to go
back to using the Mc.Henry Bridge, now that
they’ve finished construction on it.
What are the men discussing ?
A. Some of their clients
B. The kinds of cars they drive
C. The routes they take to get to work
D. Aconstruction project they are planning
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M:This letter is so poorly written that I can
hardly understand it.
W: Shall I do it over?
M: I wish you would, but be sure it makes sense
before you give it to me.
What does the man want ?
A. He wants to write a letter.
B. He is asking to read a letter.
C. He wants a letter to be rewritten
D. He asks to have a letter read to him
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M1:Do you think these union demands are fair ?

M2:They’re outrageous, especially considering
the poor shape the company’s in.
M1:That may be, but given the situation, we
may have to give in anyway.
What are the speakers talking about ?
A. Worker demands
B. High labor costs
C. Company financing
D. Founding a new company
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M:What time did you tell Sue we’d pick her up ?
W:I told her we’d leave right after breakfast, and
would be at her place a few minutes later,
probably at around six-thirty.
M:I’d like to get on the road. I hope she’s ready
when we get there.We always seem to have to
wait for her.
What is the man worried about ?
A. Being able to find Sue
B. Where to have breakfast
C. Getting lost on the way
D. Being able to leave early
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M:Did you hear that Art won an award for his
reporting ?
W:No.What was it?
M:It’s the Press Institute Award for clear writing in
journalism.It goes to reporters who are good
writers.
For what did the man win an award ?
A. For his writing
B. For his art work
C. For community service
D. For rescuing someone
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M:Can you buy some flowers today for the
house ?
W:Yes.I’d planned to.It’s spring and I feel like having
flowers around.
M:The days are so nice.I wish I didn’t have to work.
What has happened?
A. People are feeling good because of the weather.
B. Rain is preventing people from going outside.
C. The man has given the woman some flowers.
D. The man wants to plant flowers in the garden.
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M1:Jake is something of a maverick in the field.
He’s strange, but he’s done very well and has
left his mark on how we do business.
M2: Maybe in business, caution isn’t always best.
M1:In jake’s case, you’re right, but I wouldn’t want to
generalize.
How do the speakers describe Jake ?
A. Caution
B. Energetic
C. Disciplined
D. Unconventional