Listening & Reading Practice

This listening test is intended to measure your comprehension of spoken English. The whole listening test will last about 40 minutes.

PART 1

Directions:

For each item in this part, you will hear four statements about the picture or a specific part of the picture in your test questionnaire. Once you hear the statements, select one statement that best describes what you see or what is being asked about the picture.

Here is a sample item:

Look at the picture marked example

The correct answer is statement “3”- Two girls are sitting on chairs. So, choose number 4.

1. There are seven people in the room.

2. One man is wearing a jacket.

3. Two girls are sitting on chairs.

4. They are in a restaurant.

THE TEST WILL NOW BEGIN.

1. The woman is taking care of her children.

2. The man is good friends with the woman on the left.

3. The woman is having some snacks.

4. The man is holding a walking slick.

Explanation: Remember, you have to choose the option that correctly describes the picture.
No. 4 is correct because the man in holding a walking slick in his hand.

1. The children are left by themselves.

2. They are enjoying riding a seesaw.

3. The man is watching the children

4. They are done riding the swing.

Explanation: Remember, you have to choose the option that correctly describes the picture.
No. 3 is correct because there is a man watching the children (behind them).

1. A dozen school buses are parked.

2. The buses are driving through buildings.

3. These buses are carrying students.

4. They are the same size.

Explanation: Remember, you have to choose the option that correctly describes the picture.
No. 4 is correct because the buses have the same size.

1. These people are each playing an instrument.

2. They are all playing different musical instruments.

3. They are trying to donate money.

4. There are people crowded in front of them.

Explanation:
Remember, you have to choose the option that correctly describes the picture.
No. 1 is correct because each person in the picture is playing a musical instrument.

Part 2

Directions: You will hear a question or a statement and three responses spoken in English. Choose the best response to the question or statement and mark the number 1, 2, or 3 on your answer sheet.

Here is a sample item:

You will hear : Where is the meeting room?

You will also hear :

1. To meet the new director
2. It’s the first room on the right.
3. Yes, at two o’clock

The correct answer is 2. It’s the first room on the right. So, choose number 2.

1. He was crazy about it.

2. I have no appointment today.

3. That was his wife.

Explanation: The first speaker said: Who was that with Mr. Willows last week? The question starts with WHO, so the answer should refer to a person, like his wife, his friend, his teacher, etc.

1. He’s arriving later.

2. No, on the right side.

3. Yoko’s doing it now.

Explanation: The first speaker said: Who is going to write the memo? The answer must refer to somebody.

1. She’ll borrow one.

2. This morning.

3. By telephone.

Explanation: The first speaker said: When will the document be released? The answer must refer to “time”.

1. In 30 minutes.

2. No, I’m not quite certain.

3. OK, I’ll deposit it.

Explanation: The first speaker said: Do you know where the nearest bank is? The answer must refer to a place. None of the options refer to a place. Option 2 is correct to express uncertainty.

1. Yes. I ordered them by letter.

2. I’m not a good performer.

3. The train is on time

Explanation: The first speaker said: Were you able to get tickets for the performance? The answer must be Yes or No. If a question starts with a Be verb, the answer must be Yes or No.

10.

1. About an hour ago.

2. Only for a day or so.

3. The bus was behind schedule today.

Explanation: The first speaker said: How long are you going to be away from your office? The answer must refer to duration.

11.

1. I’ll try to visit.

2. I spent 15 minutes.

3. I received it last night.

Explanation: The first speaker said: Did you get my letter, or should I send it again? The answer must refer to what happened.

12.

1. Oh, very secure.

2. No, it’s not until three o’clock.

3. Yes, he made his point clearly.

Explanation: The first speaker said: Don’t you have a meeting at the security office now? The answer must be Yes or No. Option 2 is correct.

13.

1. By bus, I guess.

2. The advertising staff

3. To get the work done

Explanation: The first speaker said: Who’s going to the job fair? The answer must refer to “people”.

14.

1. She can leave it on her kitchen counter.

2. She got hired by J H. Penny.

3. No, we first got to know each other at the university.

Explanation: The first speaker said: Why was Sue quitting the company? The answer must refer to what happened to Sue.

15.

1. Yes, he did a good Job.

2. This is the wrong address.

3. No, I’m not in a good mood right now

Explanation: The first speaker said: Mr. Clinton made a good speech today, didn’t he? Option 1 is correct as it answers the question.

PART 3

Directions: You will hear some conversations between two people. You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speakers say in each conversation. Select the best response to each question and mark the number 1, 2, 3, or 4 on your answer sheet. The conversations will not be printed in your test book and will only be spoken one time.

Conversation 1 for questions 16 to 18

16. Where does the woman want to go?

1. Post office

2. Bank

3. Airport

4. Swimming Pool

17. Where does the man tell the woman to take the bus?

1. In front of the bank

2. At the post office

3. Near the airport

4. On the other side from the bank

18. What does the woman offer the man?

1. She asks him to come with her to the post office.

2. She tells him that she would take with her anything he has to send.

3. She tells him to take care of her child while she goes to the post office

4. She asks him to take her to the bus slop.

Explanation:

Woman : Hey Mike. could you tell me how to get to the central post office?

Man : Take the bus from over there at the opposite side of the bank, and the post office is two stops before the airport. It should not be that hard to find.

Woman : Oh, that’s not far from here, thanks. And then, if by chance you have to go to the post

office, I will take care of it for you.

Man : That’s so kind of you, but no thanks. I have already stopped by yesterday.

Explanation:

Woman : Hey Mike. could you tell me how to get to the central post office?

Man : Take the bus from over there at the opposite side of the bank, and the post office is two stops before the airport. It should not be that hard to find.

Woman : Oh, that’s not far from here, thanks. And then, if by chance you have to go to the post

office, I will take care of it for you.

Man : That’s so kind of you, but no thanks. I have already stopped by yesterday.

Conversation 2 for questions 19 to 21

19. Who is the woman talking to?

1. A technician

2. A farmer

3. A waiter

4. A restaurant manager

20. What does she want for a main dish?

1. Corn

2. A New York Strip steak

3. Mashed potatoes

4. Fried rice

21. What does the waiter tell the woman about her side dishes?

1. They can’t cook steaks right now.

2. They are out of corn.

3. They only have Pepsi to drink.

4. They have different kinds of corn.

Explanation:

Man : Hello, my name is Eric. and I will be your server tonight. What can I get you?

Woman : Yes. sure. I would like to have Pepsi to drink, and I want a New York Strip steak,

medium-well. and I want extra corn and mashed potatoes on the side please.

Man : Oh, currently we are out of corn, would you like to have something else on the side instead?

Woman : Then I would like a tomato soup, please.

Explanation:

Man : Hello, my name is Eric. and I will be your server tonight. What can I get you?

Woman : Yes. sure. I would like to have Pepsi to drink, and I want a New York Strip steak,

medium-well. and I want extra corn and mashed potatoes on the side please.

Man : Oh, currently we are out of corn, would you like to have something else on the side instead?

Woman : Then I would like a tomato soup, please.

Part 4

Directions: You will hear some talks given by a single speaker. You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speaker says in each talk. Select the best response to each question and mark the number (1), (2), (3), or (4) on your answer sheet. The talks will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.

Talk 1 for questions 22 to 24

22. What kind of program is this?

1. a stage play

2. a radio show

3. a TV talk show

4. a reality game show

23. How many books has Dr. Monroe has written?

1. 3

2. 4

3. 5

4. 6

24. On what subject is Dr. Monroe an expert?

1. Muscular fitness

2. Heart fitness

3. Talk show

4. Mental health

Explanation:

Talk 1

Hello everyone, and welcome to our television program. In this edition of HeartSmart, we are interviewing Doctor Marvin Monroe of the Heart Foundation. Dr. Monroe is a leading expert in heart fitness and is the author of three books on the subject. Today, he will be talking about the importance of a healthy diet in preventing heart disease. His talk will focus specifically on the dangers of trans fatty acids. which appear in high amounts in products such as margarine and synthetic whipped cream. Please Join me in welcoming Dr. Monroe.

Explanation:

Talk 1

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Reading Practice 1

This reading test is designed to measure your comprehension towards written English. The whole reading test will last 30 minutes. It is structured in three parts and directions are given for each part. You must mark your answer on the provided answer sheet. Do not write your answers in the test book.

PART 1

Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Each sentence is accompanied by four options. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence, then mark the number 1, 2, 3, or 4 on your answer sheet.

1. “Are you the …………. person in the room?” they asked.

1. short

2. shorter

3. shortest

4. short as

Explanation: the ……superlative form ….. (est/most)

2. We have bought a trip ticket ……. Qatar, where we will leave on Monday night.

1. on

2. in

3. to

4. for

Explanation: For the destination of a trip, use “to”.

3. Remember, the class …………. at 09.00 a.m. today.

1. start

2. starts

3. started

4. starting

Explanation: for schedule information, use VERB 1 (simple present form).

4. Mango and apple ………………. inexpensive at the Sunday market.

1. is

2. was

3. are

4. been

Explanation: Mango and apple = plural/more than

5. The bank ………. only 5 minutes away from his home.

1. is

2. are

3. were

4. be

Explanation: For information/truth, use simple present. The bank is singular.

6. ………. was your last trip to the USA?

1. When

2. Why

3. Who

4. Whose

Explanation: When is more appropriate for the question.

7. It’s cloudy. I think we ……….. get an umbrella.

1. would

2. had to

3. should

4. could

Explanation: The second sentence contains suggestions/advice.

8. If they cannot finish the work tonight, they will ………. continue the work early tomorrow.

1. shall

2. have to

3. must

4. can

Explanation: After a modal verb, like WILL, verb 1 is used.

9. I saw the …………………… green truck parked outside their house last night.

1. company

2. company’s

3. companies

4. companies’

Explanation: The sentence needs a possessive form.

10. They …… for three hours in the library yesterday.

1. stay

2. stayed

3. staying

4. to stay

Explanation: YESTERDAY indicates simple past that uses VERB 2.

11. The committee informed,” The event started at 10 a.m. last week.”. Which of the following is the correct reported speech?

1. The committee informed me that the event started at 10 a.m

2. The committee had informed me that the event started at 10 a.m.

3. The committee informed me that the event was starting at 10 a.m.

4. The committee informed me that the event had started at 10 a.m.

Explanation: The direct speech form is in simple past, so the reported speech should be in past perfect tense.

12. I believe that the university might have ………. to extend the enrollment period.

1. decide

2. decided

3. deciding

4. decisive

Explanation: …… might have + VERB 3 or been

13. You have been watching her all day in the class, ……… ?

1. don’t you

2. didn’t you

3. haven’t you

4. hasn’t you

Explanation: The sentence uses have in a positive form, so the tag should use HAVE in a negative form.

14. If I had arrived earlier, I ……………………………… my flight.

1. would catching

2. would have catch

3. would have caught

4. would having

Explanation: Conditional sentence type 3

15. If only ……… harder when I was at school.

1. I have studied

2. I had studied

3. I am studying

4. I was studying

Explanation: Study “If only” forms in the past

16. The government’s plan for improving students’ academic lives has not been successful. Now, people are wondering what the government would think …….. the new policy to address the issue.

1. in

2. on

3. of

4. for

Explanation: The preposition OF is more appropriate for the sentence.

PART 2

Directions: In this part, you will read a selection of texts. Several questions are provided after each text. Choose the best answer for each question and mark the number 1, 2, 3, or 4 on your answer sheet.

Questions 17 – 18 refer to the following memo.

17. What are employees asked to do?

1. Adjust their typical work schedules

2. Switch to energy-efficient light bulbs

3. Take a shorter break in the afternoon

4. Submit their time sheets to the accounting department

Explanation: See the first and second lines in the memo.

18. When will the change go into effect?

1. On January 10

2. On January 13

3. On February 21

4. On February 24

Explanation: See the fourth and fifth lines in the memo

Questions 19 – 21 refer to the following advertisement.

19. What is suggested about the Oakview Cafe?

1. It opens for dinner at 7 P.M.

2. It advertises in a local newspaper.

3. It is located in the city’s business district.

4. It is a small restaurant.

Explanation: It states that it “will prepare a selection of unique dishes as well as our regular menu items,” implying that it is a restaurant.

20. Who most likely is Ms. Tighe?

1. A newspaper reporter

2. A musician

3. A cafe owner

4. A chef

Explanation: There is the word “WRITES” indicating a writer.

21. What does the notice encourage readers to do online?

1. Purchase tickets for an event

2. View a full dinner menu

3. Listen to samples of music

4. Read reviews of a performance

Explanation: see the last two sentences of the notice.

Questions 22 – 24 refer to the following article.

22. According to the policy, why has JMO Transport been selected as the delivery service?

1. It charges low fees.

2. It ships to locations overseas.

3. It delivers products with care.

4. It offers delivery on Sunday.

Explanation: See the second and third lines in the text.

23. What is true about Express delivery?

1. It requires the customer’s signature.

2. It ensures the order is received by 5:00 P.M.

3. It costs more than Next Day shipping.

4. It takes up to four business days.

Explanation: See the sixth and seven lines in the text.

24. According to the policy, why might a delivery be late?

1. An account number was not provided.

2. The order contains especially large items.

3. An item needs special packaging.

4. There is an error in the recipient’s address.

Explanation: See the last four sentences in the text

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Listening Practice 2

This listening test is intended to measure your comprehension of spoken English. The whole listening test will last about 40 minutes.

PART 1

Directions:

Here is a sample item:

Look at the picture marked example

The correct answer is statement “3”- Two girls are sitting on chairs. So, choose number 4.

1. There are seven people in the room.

2. One man is wearing a jacket.

3. Two girls are sitting on chairs.

4. They are in a restaurant.

THE TEST WILL NOW BEGIN.

1. The garbage baskets look exactly the same

2. The garbage baskets are on the grass.

3. The garbage baskets are full of trash.

4. The garbage baskets are being moved by a cleaner.

Explanation: Remember, you have to choose the option that correctly describes the picture.
No. 1 is correct because all the garbage baskets look the same.

1. People are sweeping the park.

2. People are playing soccer on the field.

3. People are on a picnic in the park.

4. People are parking their cars.

Explanation: Remember, you have to choose the option that correctly describes the picture.
No. 3 is correct because all the people in the picture are on a picnic in the park.

1. The people are falling asleep.

2. The people are walking through the building.

3. The woman in the middle is leading a discussion with the group.

4. The woman is shaking hands with the group.

Explanation: Remember, you have to choose the option that correctly describes the picture.
No. 3 is correct because the woman in the middle is leading a discussion with the group.

1. They are watching a microscope.

2. They are fighting with each other.

3. They are watching something over the fence.

4. They are trying to call 911.

Explanation:
Remember, you have to choose the option that correctly describes the picture.
No. 3 is correct because they are watching something over the fence.

Part 2

Here is a sample item:

You will hear : Where is the meeting room?

You will also hear :

1. To meet the new director
2. It’s the first room on the right.
3. Yes, at two o’clock

The correct answer is 2. It’s the first room on the right. So, choose number 2.

1. Every twenty minutes

2. To San Francisco.

3. At gateway 4

Explanation: The first speaker said: Where can take the train to San Francisco? The answer may refer to a gate at an airport.

1. Three times a day.

2. No. not yet

3. A delivery person

Explanation: The first speaker said: Has the parcel already been shipped today? The answer may refer to Yes/No/Not Yet.

1. Johnson’s present was very nice.

2. There are no assignments.

3. Mr. Wang is starting.

Explanation: The first speaker said: Who will make the first speech at the conference? The answer may refer to a person.

1. Yes, thank you. You can take a break.

2. You can put it over the kitchen counter.

3. He’s at the restaurant.

Explanation: The first speaker said: Where do I have to put this plate? The answer may refer to a place.

1. Yes, put your phone numbers.

2. Yes, it has some tax included.

3. No, it’s not on sale.

Explanation: The first speaker said: Does the bill include the federal sales tax? The answer may refer to Yes/No responses. Option 2 is correct because it has information about tax.

10.

1. I will contact him later today.

2. It is much more expensive.

3. One hour from now.

Explanation: The first speaker said: When is the next flight to Jeju Island? The answer may refer to a specific time.

11.

1. I can help till about 3 p.m.

2. Yes, I have some of my own.

3. I left it in the classroom.

Explanation: The first speaker said: Can you give me a hand with this homework, or should you go home right now? The answer may illustrate whether the person being asked can help.

12.

1. I broke up with her.

2. Come a little early, if you can.

3. Yes, she likes working.

Explanation: The first speaker said: Madonna is going to keep her part-time work, isn’t she? The answer must refer to a reason.

13.

1. The bread is especially delicious here.

2. We can cut the sliced raw tuna.

3. I got a long-distance call from my mother-in-law.

Explanation: The first speaker said What makes you take so long? The answer must refer to a cause.

14.

1. He made an apology.

2. I don’t have another appointment until 2.

3. They went to the same university.

Explanation: The first speaker said: If I remember correctly, they’ve met before, haven’t they?
The answer may refer to a reason.

15.

1. It is my second time visiting here.

2. The elevator is out of order.

3. I’ll send my work by tomorrow.

Explanation: The first speaker said: Why did the art gallery delay the art presentation? The answer may refer to a reason.

PART 3

16. Why has Robert’s plan changed?

1. Robert’s clients canceled the meeting.

2. His help is needed in the office.

3. Someone else other than Robert wanted to go.

4. He had to help move the office.

17. What can you tell about the situation the company is in?

1. Their sales rates have been increasing.

2. Their sales rates have been doubling.

3. The president has been laying lots of people off.

4. Their sales rates have been constant.

18. Why should Robert be Thankful?

1. He is still working for the company.

2. He is getting paid more starting next week.

3. He has another meeting with clients

4. He is gelling scouted by other companies.

Explanation:

Woman: Well, Robert. I thought you were out visiting clients this afternoon.

Man: Mr. Reid asked me to cancel the meeting; we’re really short staffed in the office today.

This is why I feel that they should hire more people so that we’re not heavily burdened

with this work to finish! Don’t you think so?

Woman: Yeah, I absolutely agree with you. But you know Thai our company’s safes have been going down and down. They can’t afford to hire any more. We’re lucky that we’re not one of those who were laid off.

Man: Yeah, You’re right. I should be grateful for even just having a job these days.

Explanation:

Woman: Well, Robert. I thought you were out visiting clients this afternoon.

Man: Mr. Reid asked me to cancel the meeting; we’re really short staffed in the office today.

This is why I feel that they should hire more people so that we’re not heavily burdened

with this work to finish! Don’t you think so?

Man: Yeah, You’re right. I should be grateful for even just having a job these days.

Part 4

Talk 1 for questions 19 to 21

19. What type of business is the Eastern Star?

1. A tour agency

2. A hotel

3. A restaurant

4. A resort

20. What is the smallest number of people for which a reservation may be made?

1. Two

2. Four

3. Ten

4. Twelve

21. What information is requested to make a reservation?

1. The customer’s telephone number

2. The customer’s address desk

3. The customer’s credit card number

4. The customer’s seat preference

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Reading Practice 2

This reading test is designed to measure your comprehension towards written English. The whole reading test will last 60 minutes. It is structured in three parts and directions are given for each part. You must mark your answer on the provided answer sheet. Do not write your answers in the test book.

PART 1

Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Each sentence is accompanied by four options. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence, then mark the number 1, 2, 3, or 4 on your answer sheet.

1. There …. a car wash about 10 minutes from the bank.

1. is

2. are

3. were

4. been

Explanation: a car wash = singular

2. The teacher informed all the students who would make a trip ….. Chiang Mai to leave their laptops at home.

1. for

2. to

3. on

4. at

Explanation: For the destination, use “to”.

3. Egg and milk …………. not cheap in the Mega Mall.

1. is

2. are

3. was

4. have

Explanation: Egg and milk = plural

4. I do not know when the earliest train ……….. today.

1. depart

2. departs

3. departed

4. departing

Explanation: for a schedule information, use a simple present form.

5. Could you tell us who is the ………………. student in your class?

1. smart

2. smarter

3. smartest

4. smart as

Explanation: the ….superlative form (est/most)…..

6. ……… was your last vacation to Phuket?

1. When

2. Who

3. Whose

4. Why

Explanation: When is more appropriate for the question.

7. The movie starts in an hour. I think we ……. get some popcorn.

1. would

2. should

3. did

4. had to

Explanation: The second sentence contains a suggestion.

8. They have been reading some research articles on social media, ……………. ?

1. haven’t they

2. aren’t they

3. won’t they

4. hasn’t they

Explanation: The sentence uses “have” in a positive form, so the tag should be using “have” in a negative form.

9. She would not recognize the …………. black van parked near the canteen.

1. bank

2. bank’s

3. bankes’

4. banks

Explanation: Add an apostrophe to indicate possession.

10. The manger might have ……….. the room for the end of year’s party.

1. decorate

2. decorated

3. decorates

4. decorating

Explanation: ….might have + VERB 3/been…

11. “The project started early,” my friend said this morning. Which of the following the correct reported speech?

1. My friend had said that the project had started early.

2. My friend said that the project had started early.

3. My friend said that the project started early.

4. My friend said that the project had been started early.

Explanation: The direct speech uses simple past, so the reported speech should use part perfect tense.

12. Last month, my mom ……. two days in Bangkok and three days in Phuket.

1. spends

2. spent

3. spended

4. spending

Explanation: LAST MONTH indicates past, so we should use VERB 2.

13. If we do not want to lose our jobs, we will ………. finish the project as requested.

1. can

2. shall

3. have to

4. give

Explanation: After a modal, like will, we should use VERB 1.

14. Now that the company has announced its bankruptcy, some people are wondering what the next project would be that the company would think ………. for the next fiscal year.

1. in

2. on

3. at

4. of

Explanation: THINK OF can be used for describing what somebody has in her/his mind.

15. If I had studied hard for the test, I ……………….. from the university.

1. would be graduating

2. graduated

3. would have graduated

4. would have been

Explanation: Conditional sentence type 3

16. If only ………………… about the return policy before I bought the laptop.

1. have known

2. has known

3. had known

4. will know

Explanation: See “IF ONLY” form in the past

PART 2

Questions 17 – 20 refer to the following text.

17. For whom is the information probably intended?

1. Park guests

2. Job applicants

3. Parking area attendants

4. Local tour guides

Explanation: See the first sentence of the third paragraph

18. How much does a monthly pass cost?

1. $10

2. $25

3. $40

4. $60

Explanation: The second sentence of the firs paragraph says: ….. daily, weekly, monthly, and annual cards…. Then the next sentence explains the costs by using the word RESPECTIVELY, so the first price should be for daily; the next one should be weekly, monthly, and annually.

19. What is stated about the ANRA card?

1. It is available for a discounted price online.

2. It is valid for only one vehicle.

3. It may be used for more than one year.

4. It can be used to charge expenses at the park.

Explanation: See the last two sentences of the third paragraph

20. What are ANRA card holders advised to do after entering the park?

1. Receive a stamp on their card

2. Keep their card on view inside their cars

3. Obtain a proof of purchase for their card

4. Submit their card to the information center

Explanation: See the third and fourth lines in the third paragraph

Questions 21 – 22 refer to the following article.

21. What information must the subscriber provide to receive promotional offers?

1. A name

2. An address

3. A telephone number

4. An e-mail address

Explanation: See the word PROMOTION in the text. There is an email address asked after that.

22. What information is Included on this card?

1. The company’s mailing address

2. The amount of time before delivery begins

3. The names of partner companies

4. The cost of a multiple-year subscription

Explanation: See the information at the bottom of the card.

Questions 23 – 25 refer to the following article.

23. What does Andrew Huff suggest about the book?

1. It is not as good as Olympic Dreams.

2. It does not cover previous centuries in detail.

3. It is a well-written work.

4. It is currently available online.

Explanation: Andrew Huff gives a positive review of the book. See the first sentence.

24. What is NOT mentioned as being included in the book?

1. Names of reference sources

2. A listing of historical dates

3. A thorough opening section

4. A schedule of local sporting events

Explanation: No local sporting events mentioned.

25. For what group is the book particularly recommended?

1. Community libraries

2. University students

3. Sports centers

4. Sports players

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