Now begin work on the questions. (1) On the recording, you hear: (woman) : What do you think of the food there? (man) : As far as I can tell, it’s different from our food, of course. Some are quite nice but many gave me a stomachache. (narrator) : What does the man mean? 1. (A) The food was so good. (B) The man didn’t like the food. (C) The woman got stomachache. (D) The enjoyed the food very much. (2) On the recording, you hear: (man) : I have a problem with my school assignment. Could you help me? (woman) : My pleasure. (narrator) : What does the woman mean? 2. (A) The woman is willing to help him. (B) The woman ignores to help him. (C) The woman feels not sure about him. (D) The woman doesn’t have leisure time. (3) On the recording, you hear: (man) : Can you come to my house at 4 this afternoon? (woman) : I’m afraid I can’t. I’m going shopping at that time. What about at 6? (narrator) : What does the woman imply? 3. (A) She is able to visit the man’s house at 4. (B) She must come at his house at 4. (C) She is afraid of the man. (D) She is not willing to visit his house at 4. (4) On the recording, you hear: (woman) : If I were you I would rather not go with John. He is a careless driver. (man) : You are right. He usually drives a car very quickly. (narrator) : What does the man mean? 4. (A) The man wants to go with John. (B) John asks the woman to drive his car. (C) The man agrees with woman’s opinion about John. (D) The man disagrees with the woman. (5) On the recording, you hear: (man) : Oh, I’m sorry. I don’t your book. (woman) : You’re nuts! I need to study for the test. (narrator) : What does the woman probably feel?
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Now begin work on the questions.
(1) On the recording, you hear:(woman) : What do you think of the food there?(man) : As far as I can tell, it’s different from our food, of course.
Some are quite nice but many gave me a stomachache.(narrator) : What does the man mean?
1. (A) The food was so good.(B) The man didn’t like the food.(C) The woman got stomachache.(D) The enjoyed the food very much.
(2) On the recording, you hear:(man) : I have a problem with my school assignment. Could you
help me?(woman) : My pleasure.(narrator) : What does the woman mean?
2. (A) The woman is willing to help him.(B) The woman ignores to help him.(C) The woman feels not sure about him.(D) The woman doesn’t have leisure time.
(3) On the recording, you hear:(man) : Can you come to my house at 4 this afternoon?(woman) : I’m afraid I can’t. I’m going shopping at that time. What
about at 6?(narrator) : What does the woman imply?
3. (A) She is able to visit the man’s house at 4.(B) She must come at his house at 4.(C) She is afraid of the man.(D) She is not willing to visit his house at 4.
(4) On the recording, you hear:(woman) : If I were you I would rather not go with John. He is a careless
driver.(man) : You are right. He usually drives a car very quickly.(narrator) : What does the man mean?
4. (A) The man wants to go with John.(B) John asks the woman to drive his car.(C) The man agrees with woman’s opinion about John.(D) The man disagrees with the woman.
(5) On the recording, you hear:(man) : Oh, I’m sorry. I don’t your book.(woman) : You’re nuts! I need to study for the test.(narrator) : What does the woman probably feel?
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5. (A) She is angry.(B) She is happy.(C) She is fine.(D) She wants to study with the man.
(6) On the recording, you hear:(man) : How many children does Martha have?(woman) : The oldest 5, the second 3 and the last 1 year old I think.(narrator) : What does the woman imply?
6. (A) Martha has three children.(B) Martha has five children.(C) Martha has one child.(D) Martha has nine children.
(7) On the recording, you hear:(woman) : Hello. How are you?(man) : Hi. I can’t accept it.(narrator) : What does the man mean?
7. (A) The man is fine.(B) The man ignores the woman .(C) The man feels sad.(D) The man feels angry.
(8) On the recording, you hear:(man) : Uhuk-uhuk... My throat is killing me. It is hurt.(woman) : You better stop your smoking habit.(narrator) : What does the woman suggest?
8. (A) The man should be killed.(B) The man should not take cigarette anymore.(C) The man has bad habit.(D) The woman doesn’t want to hurt him.
(9) On the recording, you hear:(woman) : Do you know what the meaning of corruption is?(man) : Well, I’m not sure about it. Sorry.(narrator) : What does the man imply?
9. (A) The man doesn’t know about the woman.(B) The man can’t answer the woman’s question.(C) The man doesn’t want to answer it.(D) The man doesn’t agree with the woman.
(10) On the recording, you hear:(woman) : Do you know the most clever animals after man are the
chimpanzees?(man) : I don’t think so. Dolphins are cleverer that these big apes.(narrator) : What does the man mean?
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10. (A) The man prefers dolphins to chimpanzees.(B) The chimpanzees are cleverer than the dolphins.(C) The man doesn’t agree with the woman.(D) The man has the same opinion as the woman
(11) On the recording, you hear:(man) : Have you seen the new Walt Disney movie?(woman) : Sure. It’s so wonderful.(narrator) : What does the woman mean?
11. (A) The woman has seen the movie.(B) The woman has not seen the movie yet.(C) The movie is not wonderful enough.(D) The woman is not sure about the movie.
(12) On the recording, you hear:(woman) : I heard that you got an accident? Can you tell me how did it
happen?(man) : Forgive me. I can’t remember what happened at that time.(narrator) : What does the man mean?
12. (A) The man will tell about it in another time.(B) The man cannot tell the accident.(C) The man asks forgiveness to the woman.(D) The man says thank you.
(13) On the recording, you hear:(woman) : I am not working now. What time will you be back?(man) : About five. But I will ring you if there are any problems.(narrator) : What does the man imply?
13. (A) The man wants to buy a ring for the woman. (B) The man has some problems and then call the woman. (C) The man will not call the woman if there are not any problems. (D) The man will see the woman at five.
(14) On the recording, you hear:(man) : Is Cavin coming tonight?(woman) : He didn’t say but if he calls me, I’ll invite him.(narrator) : What does the woman imply?
14. (A) The woman has invited Cavin by phone.(B) The woman will not call Cavin because he has come.(C) The woman has not invited Cavin yet.(D) The woman didn’t invite Cavin.
(15) On the recording, you hear:(woman) : Look at the time. I’ll miss the bus unless I go now.(man) : OK. Bye. I’ll see you when I get home.(narrator) : What does the man mean?
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15. (A) The man missess the woman.(B) The man will go by bus.(C) When the man arrived at home, he will see the woman.(D) The man doesn’t know the woman home.
(16) On the recording, you hear:(woman) : If I pass a supermarket, I’ll buy you some strawberries and
meals.(man) : That’s great!(narrator) : What does the man mean?
16. (A) He is angry.(B) He doesn’t like strawberries and meals.(C) He will go to the supermarket with the woman.(D) He is very happy.
(17) On the recording, you hear:(man) : The weather is so hot today, isn’t it?(woman) : Ohh... I don’t think so.(narrator) : What does the woman mean?
17. (A) The woman disagrees with the man’s opinion.(B) The woman says the same opinion as the man.(C) The woman thinks like the man too.(D) The woman thinks so many things today.
(18) On the recording, you hear:(woman) : Will you go to your hometown?(man) : Yes. I’ll fly there tomorrow after I leave my car in your house.(narrator) : What does the man mean?
18. (A) He will go there by plane.(B) He will go there by car.(C) He will go there by bus.(D) He will go there by his wings.
(19) On the recording, you hear:(man) : What exactly do I want to do in this presentation? I’m so
nervous.(woman) : Calm down and relax. (narrator) : What does the man suggest to the woman?
19. (A) The woman should do nothing.(B) The woman should go down.(C) The woman should not be there and go home.(D) The woman should not be panic.
(20) On the recording, you hear:(woman) : The strange men are looking at us now.(man) : Well, it is not safe here.(narrator) : What does the man probably do?
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20. (A) The man stay there for a moment.(B) The man and the woman see the strange men.(C) The man asks the woman to do nothing.(D) The man asks the woman to go from that place.
(21) On the recording, you hear:(man) : Good morning. Can you help me?(woman) : Good morning. Sure. Wow, you look terrific today.(narrator) : What does the woman mean?
21. (A) She is abusing the man.(B) She is praising the man.(C) She is mocking the man.(D) She is angry to the man.
(22) On the recording, you hear:(woman) : As we know that the headmaster is going to add more
clases in this school.(man) : Well, it should be discussed with the students’ parents first.(narrator) : What does the man imply?
22. (A) The project cannot be decided by the headmaster only.(B) The man agrees with the headmaster’s plan.(C) The project should not be done.(D) The man and the woman agree to add more classes.
(23) On the recording, you hear:(man) : How long did you stay there?(woman) : I stayed there from April 2nd to 8th.(narrator) : What does the woman mean?
23. (A) The woman stayed there nearly a week.(B) The woman stayed there for two days.(C) The woman stayed there for eight days.(D) The woman stayed there during April.
(24) On the recording, you hear:(man) : Did you speak French when you were in France?(woman) : Most of the time.(narrator) : What does the woman mean?
24. (A) She was not able to speak French.(B) She was practising French.(C) She often spoke French when she was in France.(D) She spoke French rarely.
(25) On the recording, you hear:(woman) : By the way, the class has already started.(man) : Yes. Let’s go to the class.(narrator) : What does the man probably do?
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25. (A) He probably goes the canteen.(B) He probably leaves the class.(C) He probably goes to the woman’s house.(D) He probably go to the class with the woman.
(26) On the recording, you hear:(man) : Are you still taking a computer course in that place?(woman) : I have still to study there for next three months.(narrator) : What does the woman imply?
26. (A) She is not taking a computer course anymore.(B) She is teaching a computer course in that place.(C) She has finished the course.(D) She has not finished the course yet.
(27) On the recording, you hear:(woman) : Nice party, isn’t it?(man) : Very much.(narrator) : What does the man imply?
27. (A) The man agrees with the woman’s opinion.(B) The man has very much party.(C) The man doesn’t like the party.(D) The man enjoys the food at the party very much.
(28) On the recording, you hear:(man) : Hi, how are you doing?(woman) : Not bad at all.(narrator) : What does the woman imply?
28. (A) She is bad now.(B) She is on bed.(C) She founds a bat.(D) She is fine.
(29) On the recording, you hear:(woman) : Do you know Olive?(man) : She is my best friend since we were kids.(narrator) : What does the man imply?
29. (A) The man doesn’t know who Olive is.(B) Olive is his kids’ friend.(C) The man knows Olive very well.(D) Olive has kids.
(30) On the recording, you hear:(woman) : That is a lovely rose, isn’t it?(man) : It certainly is.(narrator) : What does the man mean?
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30. (A) The man doesn’t agree with the woman.(B) The man buys a rose.(C) The man has the similar opinion with the woman.(D) The man gives the woman a lovely rose.
Part BDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear longer conversations. After each conversation, you will hear several questions. The conversa�tions and questions will not be repeated.
After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book and choose the best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.
Remember, you are not allowed to take notes or write in your test book.
Now begin work on the questions.
On the recording, you hear:(narrator) : Questions 31 through 32. Listen to a talk between two
people.(woman) : I didn’t sleep all night last night because I had to take
care of my father. He was hospitalized.(man) : Oh, I am sorry to hear that.
(31) On the recording, you hear:(narrator) : What had happened with the woman’s father?On your test book, you read:31. (A) He couldn’t sleep last night.
(B) He was hospitalized.(C) He took care of the woman.(D) He was at home.
(32) On the recording, you hear:(narrator) : What does the man imply?On the test, you read:32. (A) The man expresssed sympathy.
(B) The man expressed sadness.(C) The man expressed happiness.(D) The man expressed anger.
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On the recording, you hear:(narrator) : Questions 33 through 34. Listen to a talk about food.(woman) : Hmmm, it sounds nice. Snails with garlic. Have you
ever eaten it?(man) : No. I don’t like the taste. I like sea food better.(woman) : Do you? It’s the opposite with me. I don’t like sea food
at all. I am allergic.
(33) On the recording, you hear:(narrator) : What does the man hate?
On the test book, you read:
33. (A) He hates sea food.(B) He hates garlic.(C) He hates snails with garlic.(D) He hates butter.
(34) On the recording, you hear:(narrator) : Why does the woman hate sea food?
On the test book, you read:
34. (A) Because she doesn’t like the taste.(B) Because she is allergic.(C) Because it is expensive.(D) Because it is strange food.
On the recording, you hear:(narrator) : Questions 35 through 36. Listen to a talk between two
people.(man) : How was the movie last night?(woman) : We thought that we were prepared everything. I had
bought the tickets two days before. I had phoned my cousin to accompany me. However, as soon as we ar-rived to the cinema, we realized that we had left the tickets at home. So, we couldn’t see the movie.
(35) On the recording, you hear:(narrator) : Who did accompany the woman went to the cinema?
On the test book, you read:
35. (A) her cousin(B) her friend(C) the man(D) her boy friend
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(36) On the recording, you hear:(narrator) : Why did the woman fail to see the movie?
On the test book, you read:
36. (A) She was forget.(B) She delayed it.(C) She cancelled it.(D) She didn’t bring the tickets.
On the recording, you hear:(narrator) : Questions 37 through 38. Listen to a talk between two
people.(woman) : Dick, the tap is not leaking anymore. Did you fix it? I need it to wash these dishes.(man) : I got the plumber to fix it yesterday. It is probably okay
right now. Check it.
(37) On the recording, you hear:(narrator) : Who did fix the tap?
On the test book, you read:
37. (A) The man(B) The woman
(C) The man’s friend(D) The plumber
(38) On the recording, you hear:(narrator) : Who did ask the plumber fix the tap?
On the test book, you read:
38. (A) The woman(B) The woman’s friend(C) The man’s cousin(D) The man
Part CDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear several talks. After each talk, you will hear some questions. The talks and questions will not be repeated.
After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book and choose the best answer. Then on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the
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letter of the answer you have chosen.
Here is an example.
On the recording, you hear:(narrator) : Questions 39 through 40. Listen to a talk about capital
town of Malaysia.(woman) : Kuala Lumpur offers kinds of activity, food, shopping
center, museum, park, and local theater. There is also federal government center in Putrajaya which is loca-ted south of Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur has modern infrastructure like KLIA – Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Now listen to a sample question. (narrator) : What does Kuala Lumpur offer?
(39) On the test book, you read:(A) Kinds of food and fashion(B) A great hotel and park(C) Kinds of activity and shopping center(D) A modern airport and harbour
Sample Answer
A B D
The best answer to the question, What does Kuala Lumpur offer? is (C). This answer is based on the beginning part. Therefore, the correct choice is Kinds of activity and shopping center (C).
Now listen to another sample question(narrator) : Where is Putrajaya’s location?
(40) On the test book, you read:(A) south of Kuala Lumpur(B) center of Kuala Lumpur(C) north of Kuala Lumpur(D) west of Kuala Lumpur
Sample Answer
B C D
The best answer to the question, Where is Putrajaya’s location? is (A). This answer is based on the middle of the talk. Therefore, the correct choice is south of Kuala Lumpur (A).
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Now begin work on the questions.
On the recording, you hear:(narrator) : Questions 39 through 41. Listen to a talk about the Gradua-
te Centre.(woman) : The historic building build in1888, also known as the ‘Gra-
duate Centre’ provides graduate students with a range of facilities and support. This includes 24 hours access to the building for all enrolled this university graduate program; study carrels, each equipped with a desk, computer, phone, lockable cupboards, and a filing cabinet; a print room; a meeting room; computer facilities and laboratories; Lan-guage and Learning Skill adviser; disabled access and fa-cilities; social spaces, including the Loft and kitchens; and a bar and cafe, open throughout the year.
(39) On the recording, you hear:(narrator) : What is the name of the building that was built in 1888?
On your test book, you read:
39. (A) Center of Graduate(B) Center for Graduate
(C) Graduate Centre(D) Graduation Centre
(40) On the recording, you hear:(narrator) : What does the building provide?
On the test book, you read:
40. (A) It provides graduate students with a range of facilities and sup�port.
(B) It provides graduate students with exclusive classroom.(C) It provides graduate students with the best sport area.(D) It provides graduate students with library which serve many
books.
(41) On the recording, you hear:(narrator) : How often is the building open?
On the test book, you read:
41. (A) It opens throughout the year.(B) It opens once a year.(C) It opens once a week.(D) It opens twice a year.
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On the recording, you hear:(narrator) : Questions 42 through 46. Listen to a talk about fishes.(man) : Fishes take in water all the time. The water flows in
through the mouth over the gills and out through the sides of the head. When a fish takes in water, it is not drinking, but breathing. The gills absorb oxygen from the water. The body of fish is made up of the head, the trunk, and the tail fin. There are many different kinds of fishes that have many different shapes and colours. Some fishes are long and thin while others are flat and rounded. Most fishes have bodies that are broad at the trunk region and narrow towards the head and tail.
(42) On the recording, you hear:(narrator) : What is the topic of the talk?
On the test book, you read:
42. (A) live in water(B) water(C) fishes(D) mouth
(43) On the recording, you hear:(narrator) : What do the fishes do in water?
On the test book, you read:
43. (A) They are drinking.(B) They are taking a bath.
(C) They are breathing.(D) They are swimming.
(44) On the recording, you hear:(narrator) : Where do the gills absorb oxygen?
On the test book, you read:
44. (A) from the air(B) from the water
(C) from the gas(D) from the plants
(45) On the recording, you hear:(narrator) : What do make the fishes body?
(46) On the recording, you hear:(narrator) : How do usually differentiate a fish to another?
On the test book, you read:
46. (A) shapes and colours(B) shapes and ages(C) colours and food(D) food and activities
On the recording, you hear:(narrator) : Questions 47 through 50. Listen to a talk about smo-
king risks.(woman) : Cigarette smokers are said to have a good chance of
getting various fatal diseases. Other people’s tobacco smoke seems to increase the chances of non-smokers getting a wide range of cancers. Although passive smokers inhale less tobacco smoke, the researchers point out that the smoke they breathe in is richer in many toxic chemicals. Beside it, the risk of getting cancers not normally associated with smoking also rose among passive smokers. The risk of leukemia rose 6-8 times and the risk of cervical cancer increased 3-4 times.
(47) On the recording, you hear:(narrator) : What is the example of fatal diseases?
On the test book, you read:
47. (A) cough(B) headache(C) cancer(D) influenza
(48) On the recording, you hear:(narrator) : What do the researchers point out about the passive smo-
kers related to the toxic chemicals?
On the test book, you read:
48. (A) The passive smokers breathe in ispoorer toxic chemicals.(B) The passive smokers breather in is richer toxic chemicals.(C) The passive and active smokers breathe in is equal toxic chemi� breathe in is equal toxic chemi�
cals.(D) The passive smokers do not breathe toxic chemicals.
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(49) On the recording, you hear:(narrator) : How many times the risk of leukemia rise?
