PRACTICE 1

Listening Section
In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand spoken
English. There are four parts to this section, with special directions for each part.
Part I. Pictures
Question 1 to 3
Directions: There are three items in this part. For each item, you will see a picture and you will
hear four short statements. The statements will be spoken twice. They will not be printed in your
test paper, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers are saying. When you
hear the four statements, look at the picture in you test peper and choose the statement that best
describes what you see in the picture.Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the
question and mark your answer..
Example
Look at the picture and listen to the four statements
A. There is an empty basket
B. Some apples are in the basket
C. The basket is on the table
D. A boy is eating an apple
Choice (B) - Some apples are in the basket is
the best answer to describe the picture.
Therefore, you should mark (B) on your answer
sheet.
Now lets begin with picture number 1.
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Part II Questions and Responses. Question: 4 to 7

Directions: There are four items in this part of the test. For each item, you will hear a
questionsor statement spoken in English followed by three responses, also spoken in English.
They will be spoken twice. They will not be printed in your test paper, so you must listen carefully
to understand what the speakers are saying. You have to choose the best response to each
question or starement and mark it on your answer sheet.
Now listen to a sample question.
You will hear:
How many people are going to the seminar?
You will also hear:
A. There were seventy people there
B. I dont think she is coming
C. at least 150 people
The best response to the question How many people are going to the seminar? is choice (C) "at least 150 people". Therefore, you should mark (C) on your answer sheet.
4. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
5. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
6. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
7. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
Part III Short Conversations
Questions: 8 to 11
Directions: There are four items in this part of the test. For each item, you will hear a short
conversation between two people. You will hear the conversations twice. They will not be printed
in your test paper. So you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers are saying.
In your test paper, 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:
Man : The driver will meet you at the gate
Woman : What kind of car will he be driving?
Man : Hell be driving a large, black limousine
You will read:
What will the woman do?
A. Look for a specific automobile
B. Wait at the door
C. Driving a car
D. Call a taxi
Choice (A) - Look for a specific automobile - is the best answer to the question What will the
man do? Therefore, you should mark (A) on your answer sheet.
Now, lets begin with question number 8
8. Where is this conversation most likely taking place?
A. In an office
C. In a restaurant
B. In a gymnasium
D. In a grocery shop
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9. What position does the man probably hold?

A. busboy
C. cashier
B. doorman
D. accountant
10. Why is the woman calling the man?
A. To buy a dishwasher
C. To report a problem
B. To confirm an appointment
D. To ask for refund
11. When will the tour begin?
A. 12:00
C. 11:00
B. 12:30
D. 1:00
Part IV Short talks. Question 12 to 15
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks. Each will be spoken twice.
They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand and
remember what it is said. In your test book, you will read two or more questions about each short
talk. Each question will be followed by four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each
question and mark it on your answer sheet.
12. What is the main purpose of the report?
A. To give shopping advice
C. To announce a cereal sale
B. To warn shoppers of fraud
D. To help shoppers save money
13. What does the speaker encourage shoppers to do?
A. Buy food in bulk packages
C. Consider food volume
B. Pay the lowest prices
D. Eat more breakfast cereal
14. Where would this announcement most likely be heard?
A. In an airport
C. At a train station
B. In a subway
D. At a bus stop
15. What does the speaker ask listeners to do?
A. Eat dinner in the food court
C. Check in their suitcases
B. Get tickets for Eagle Air Flight 644
D. Have their boarding passes ready
This is the end of the listening test
Error recognition
16. Honestly, I am very disappointed with my sons achievement in this semester. I wish he
A
B
got more better achievement.
C
D
17. The white big house which is on Ketintang street is Raflis. He has lived there for 4 years.
A
B
C
D
18. The shopkeeper of this shop is very friendly. She always gave good service to the
A
B
C
customers. Thats why many people like shopping here.
D
19. Danisa : I am very confused now. I have got a scholarship to study abroad. But my
A
parents dont allow me to go.
Roni : Thats too bad. However, if I were you, I will keep going abroad. The chance will
B
C
come once only, wont it?
D
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20. Dian : I really enjoy watching action movie. I am never boring about it.
A
B
C
Weni : I do too. I think it is very interesting movie.
D
Reading Comprehension
Question number 21 to 23 refer to the following letter.
Dear Helen,
I would like to congratulate you on organizing such an excellent and informative
workshop. I know a lot of people learnt a great deal from it. Can you pass on my
thanks to Doctor Friedman for his fascinating talk on Staff Motivation? I realize
how lucky we were that he was able to find the time for us. The feedback from the
staff was very positive. Lets hope we actually see an improvement in staff
motivation as a result!
By the way, Im missing my list of addresses of the delegates who attended. Did I
happen to leave it in your office? Its just that I havent seen it since our meeting
on Friday.
Thanks again for a great day,

Anne
21. What is the main objective of the message?
A. To inform
C. To accuse
B. To make a request
D. To praise
22. What can be implied about the workshop?
A. All the delegates were staff from the same office.
B. It included several talks.
C. It lasted one day.
D. Motivation was the only topic discussed.
23. What can be implied about Dr Friedman?
A. He works in the same office as Anne.
B. He has a very busy schedule.
C. He is a leading expert on staff motivation.
D. Anne knows him better than Helen does.
Question number 24 to 25 refer to the following text.
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space and employing the right people?
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set up a virtual office for you practically overnight.
We will give your business a professional image and our polite, friendly staff will
handle your calls and present your business in the best possible way. We can
provide you with: a professional business address, a local phone number and we
will also handle mail.
For a more personal approach, with the option of forwarding mail and messages to
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24. Where is the text from?

A. A message from a business to a current client
B. C. An advertisement for a new business service
C. An email from one business worker to another
D. D. A newspaper article about a new businesss success
25. What does the service provide?
A. Off-site staff to perform general office duties
B. A site where several businesses can locate their offices
C. Advice on how to make your business more professional
D. Temporary staff for local businesses
Question number 26 to 28
Enclosed you will find your new First Bank Automatic Bank Card.
Follow these simple instructions to activate it.
Call the telephone number on the back of the card and press #1.
State your full name as it appears on the card. You will then be asked for your city
of birth for identification purposes.
Upon answering, you will be prompted to enter a four-digit secret identification
password. You are encouraged to select a non-obvious password. You will then be
asked to repeat it.
A representative will confirm your account number. Now, youre ready to use our
bank card.
Please keep the card in a secure place and do not give your password to anyone. At any
time, you can call the telephone number if you lose your card or want to change your
password

26.

For whom are these instructions written?

A. Bank representatives
B. New bank customers
C. A security company
D. Credit card holders
27. What information will not be asked?
A. Your birth date
C. Your account number
B. Your birthplace
D. A personal ID number
28. If your birthday is 09/14, what would be the best password for you?
A. 0914
C. 013948
B. Your telephone number
D. 6952
Question number 29 to 30
Dear Residents,
Due to the Fitness First cycling event on Sunday 14th March, this street will be closed to
traffic from 6am until 7pm on this date. Please ensure that your car is not parked on the
street at this time, otherwise it will be clamped and/or towed away. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Keith Watchet
Berrington Council

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29. Who is the letter to?

A. People who are attending the cycling event
B. Homeowners who ride bicycles

C. Car owners living on one street

D. Colleagues at Berrington Council

30. What must residents do?

A. To their cars away
B. Park in a different street
C. Use their cars between 6am and 7pm
D. Co-operate with the cyclists at the event
Incomplete Dialogues
31. Beni : I wonder why she never answers my calling.
Dinda : ..
Beni : I hope so. I am afraid it is because she is angry with me.
A. May be she is busy
C. I am sure she knows about it
B. You have wasted your time
D. Can you stop calling her?
32. Avinda : will you go home with me? We have the same direction, havent we?
Nindi : .my father has been on the way to here.
A. Okay. I will
C. No, thank you
B. You must be in hurry
D. I am sorry, I dont like your car
33. Lisa : What do you think is better for me, going home now or waiting for him?
Devid ; If I were on your position, .
A. I will go home soon
C. I must forget him
B. I would have called him first
D. Id never wait for him anymore
34. Ika : why do you like .?
Dee : Because I can get life that I want through it.
A. Write
C. Writing
B. C. Wrote
D. written
35. John : ..
Woman : what time will you have dinner, Sir?
John : at about 7 P.M
Woman : well, you are lucky because there is only one table left.
A. Can I reserve a ticket to Jakarta?
B. Is there any available room?
C. How many table are there here?
D. Can I book a table for two for dinner tonight?
36. Diana : look your answer sheet, Beni. There are many empty numbers
Beni : Ups! I dont realize that I missed it. Thank you for reminding me.
A. It is too bad
B. I suggest you to check it again
C. You are not too smart student
D. How dare you are
37. Riana : do you like reading novel?
Jessica : .but I never have time to do it now.
A. I never think so
C. Not really
B. C. Yes, I used to
D. I always read it.
38. Dina : you wont forget our appointment tonight, ..?
Dika : of course not. Dont worry.
A. Will you
C. Wont you
B. Do you
D. Dont you
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39.

Cinta : I saw you at the police station yesterday. Why were you there?
Anton : I .to be a witness of an accident
A. Am asking
C. Was asking
B. Was asked
D. asked
40. Jihan : I am disappointed because our achievement in this year is very bad.
Sony : I think we .all of our member to discuss this problem.
Jihan : thats good idea
A. Will invite
C. Can invite
B. Should invite
D. Invited
Cloze-test
Question number 41 43
Sid's Stationery
2 Smythe St, Toronto, Canada M1B 5T6
Tel: (416) 295-1725
December 1st, 2013
Kerry Michaels
1 Stevens Rd.
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada M1E 4H7
Dear Ms. Michaels:
Holiday Sale
Seasons Greetings. As a _______41) customer, we wanted you to be among
the first to know about our upcoming holiday sale. All craft paper, specialty
printer paper, and decorative envelopes will be reduced by 50% for the month of
December.
As per tradition at Sid's Stationery, we will be having a Christmas raffle.
This year the grand prize is a 2-night stay for two at the Meridian Inn _______ 42)
Toronto Island. The winner will receive a free double occupancy stay in the
penthouse suite as well as a free dinner on the moonlit patio.
Money from ticket sales will be _______43) to The Family Foundation, a
local organization that provides food and clothing to those who need it most this
Christmas.
We look forward to seeing you this Christmas season.

Yours truly,

Sid and Sandy Chester

41. A. value
B. valid
42. A. through
B. over
43. A. purchased
B. funded

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C. Valued
D. validate
C. on
D. at
C. donated
D. collected

Question number 44 46
DISCOUNT SHOE EMPORIUM
MEMORANDUM
TO: Sales Staff
FROM: Management B.K.
DATE: OCTOBER 9th, 20-SUBJECT: FLYER MISPRINT
Please be aware that there was a misprint in an advertisement for our store in this
week's local free press. The ad states that on Saturday all men's formal footwear is
on for 55% percent off rather _______ 44) 15% off.
If customers come in and ask about this sale, please _______ 45) and explain the
printing error. Offer them an additional 5% off coupon to thank them for coming
into our store. The coupon can be given out even if the customer decides not to
purchase any shoes.
Please call a manager to the sales floor _______46) you encounter any customers
who have the ad with them and demand to receive the 55% discount. These cases
will be handled on an individual basis.
Thank you.
44. A. that
B. than
45. A. apologize
B. compromise
46. A. because
B. whether
Question number 47 to 50

C. then
C. categorize
C. if

D. they're
D. analyze
D. before

SINGAPORE AIRLINES is extending its Free Dinner for Two (PDF) campaign
47) popular demand. The campaign, which will now .48)
until June 30, is open to all holders of 49) and first class
round trip tickets from North or South America to Kuala Lumpur or beyond.
.50) restaurant in Kuala Lumpur include: Asian Delight, The
Silver Terrace, Little Flower, and many more. A complete listing is available
through your ticket agency.

47.
48.
49.
50.

A. due to
A. Ran
A. Economical
A. participating

B. Because
B. Run
B. Economy
B. Participate

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C. Although
C. Running
C. Economic
C. Participated

D. But
D. Had been run
D. Economist
D. participation