What can be inferred about The Art Store?

Part I: Picture Description Directions: For each question, you will see a picture and you will hear four short statements. The statements will be spoken just one time. They will not be printed in your test book so you must listen carefully to understand what the speaker says. When you hear the four statements, look at the picture and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D. 1. Mark your answer on your answer sheet:

A.

A. She's turning the light.

B.

B. She’s holding up a booklet

C.

C. She’s speaking to the audience

D.

D. She’s rearranging the bookshelf

Part II: Question - Response Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear a question or statement spoken in English. The question or statement and responses will be spoken just one time. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully. You are to choose the response to each question or statement. Now listen to a sample queestion. 4. Where does the bus for Toronto leave?

A.

A. From gate 17

B.

B. Yes, let’s go

C.

C. In ten minutes

Would you like anything to drink?

A.

A. Yes, I liked it very much

B.

B. Some tea would be nice

C.

C. No, I didn’t get anything

Who asked for a copy of the report?

A.

A. Yes, I will ask him

B.

B. Fifteen pages

C.

C. Mr. Johnson did

Where is the conference room?

A.

A. It’s on the second floor

B.

B. Let’s meet in a short while

C.

C. We have plenty of room

The software is not running properly You shouldn’t run too fast

A.

A. You shouldn’t run too fast

B.

B. Let me see if I can do anything about it

C.

C. No, I am not going to wear it

Did you deliver the package in person?

A.

A. No, I asked Rick to take it

B.

B. At the post office

C.

C. He is not the person

What did Mr. Chin say to you at the meeting?

A.

A. He didn’t say much

B.

B. Let’s go talk to him

C.

C. Where is he now?

Who approved the new schedule?

A.

A. You will have to prove it

B.

B. Sorry, I can’t change my schedule

C.

C. I think Mr. Sutton did

Mr. Robertson runs our San Francisco office, doesn’t he?

A.

A. No, it’s in Los Angeles

B.

B. Yes, he is the boss there

C.

C. He’s on a business trip

Would you like a hand with your luggage?

A.

A. Yes, I can lend it to you

B.

B. The handle is in the front

C.

C. Yes, that would be nice, thanks

Why did you come by yesterday?

A.

A. I came in early today

B.

B. Because I had a question

C.

C. By two o’clock at the earliest

Part III: Short ConversationsDirections: 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 letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) on your answer sheet. The conversations will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. Question 15-17 refer to following paragraph: M: I can’t believe the highway is closed.W: Well, we’d better go around and take College road. It takes a bit longer, but it seems like we don’t have a choice.M: If I had known this, I would’ve made a turn at the last intersection.W: Don’t worry. We still have plenty of time to pick up the client at the bus station. 15. Where are they going?

A.

A. To catch a bus

B.

B. To a local college

C.

C. To a client’s office

D.

D. To pick up someone

Where is the conversation taking place?

A.

A. In a bus

B.

B. At a college

C.

C. In a car

D.

D. On the highway

What is the problem?

A.

A. The highway is closed

B.

B. They missed a bus

C.

C. The road is congested

D.

D. They made a wrong turn

Question 18 - 20 refer to following paragraph: W: Hey, Ron, I heard you got a new job. How is it?M: I really like it. The staff seems very friendly and the work is not too bad either. However, I am a little concerned about the distance. It’s a bit far from my place.W: Oh, that’s too bad. Maybe it’s time for you to get a car.M: I’ve thought about that, but then there’s the hassle of getting a driver’s license. 18. What does the woman recommend?

A.

A. To talk to his co-workers

B.

B. To buy a new car

C.

C. To walk to his new job

D.

D. To move closer to work

What does the man say he is worried about?

A.

A. The distance

B.

B. His co-workers

C.

C. The work

D.

D. The pay

What does the man say about his new job?

A.

A. It is very difficult

B.

B. His co-workers are friendly

C.

C. It is very close to his place

D.

D. He has to drive a lot

Question 21 - 23 refer to following paragraph: W: What did you think of Jason?M: Well, his background in sales is very impressive and he also seems like a real nice guy. I like him.W: I agree. I think he may be the guy to lead our sales team. Did you get any feedback from the personnel manager?M: Yes, he likes him a lot, too. Let’s go and tell Jason that he got the job. 21. In which department will Jason most likely work?

A.

A. Personnel

B.

B. Accounting

C.

C. Computer

D.

D. Sales

What impressed the man about Jason?

A.

A. His job experience

B.

B. His education background

C.

C. His work ethic

D.

D. His confidence

What are the speakers discussing?

A.

A. A person they have just interviewed

B.

B. Company sales figures

C.

C. A guy they both know in the sales department

D.

D. The feedback they got from a recent survey

Question 24 - 26 refer to following paragraph: M: Wendy, are you done with your monthly report? The general manager wants it in his office first thing tomorrow morning.W: I finished writing it up, but I have to read it over to make sure there aren’t any errors. I am going out to lunch now but I’ll read it over in the afternoonM: That’s great. Could you give it to Mr. Wright’s secretary after you are done?W: No problem. I’ll get it to her by the end of the day. 24. Where will the woman go next?

A.

A. To have lunch

B.

B. To talk to Mr. Wright

C.

C. To see the general manager

D.

D. To her office

When will the woman hand in her report?

A.

A. By lunch

B.

B. By the end of the day

C.

C. By tomorrow

D.

D. By the end of the week

Who wants to see the report?

A.

A. Wendy

B.

B, The general manager

C.

C. Mr. Wright’s secretary

D.

D. The receptionist

Question 27 - 29 refer to following paragraph: M: Take a seat, Ronda. I’ve asked you here to discuss the progress of your work in the marketing departmentW: I hope I am doing all right. I really like my job and the people have been great to me.M: Yes, I can see that you really like your job here. As you know, it’s been three months since you started with us and your probationary period is over. I’d like to offer you a full-time position with our company.W: That’s wonderful. You don’t realize how much this means to me. 27. Why is the man meeting with Ronda?

A.

A. To transfer her to another department

B.

B. To offer her a full-time position

C.

C. To discuss a future project

D.

D. To talk about her promotion

How long has Ronda been with the company One week

A.

A. One week

B.

B. One month

C.

C. Three months

D.

D. Six month

In which department does Ronda work?

A.

A. Marketing

B.

B. Planning

C.

C. Accounting

D.

D. Personnel

Question 30 - 32 refer to following paragraph: M: I need 100 black pens and 200 blue ones.W: What do you need so many pens for? Are you planning to write a book?M: Very funny. I need them to pass out at the electronics conference we’re hosting next week.W: Oh, yes. I’ve seen the signs advertising that conference. I hear it usually draws a large crowd.M: Yes, it’s a popular eventW: Let’s see… at 40 cents each, the total for your pens comes out to $120. Will that be cash or charge? 30. How many pens does the man need?

A.

A. 100

B.

B. 200

C.

C. 300

D.

D. 400

Why does he need the pens?

A.

A. To write a book

B.

B. For the office employees

C.

C. To make a large drawing

D.

D. To give away at a conference

How much will he pay for the pens?

A.

A. $20

B.

B. $40

C.

C. $120

D.

D. $140