A STUDENT CREDIT CARD

The woman got a credit card because she ______.

A. she wants to build a good credit rating
B. doesn't want to borrow money from family
C. she wants to buy things at a discount
The woman didn't buy _____.
A. a TV B. a stereo C.a digital camera
The man says that a problem with credit cards is that ______.
A. interest rates are often very high
B. they can't be used in all countries
C. it can lead to internet fraud
The credit card limit on the woman's card is about _____.
A. $21,000 B.$20,000 C.$18,000 D.$12,000
The man suggests that the woman _____.
A. come up a financial management plan
B. shred her credit cards
C. pay off her debt with birthday money
A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
The man wants to ______.
A. join a soccer club
B. run a mountain marathon
C. try out for the company basketball team
The woman is worried that ______.
A. her husband is becoming a fitness freak
B. the man works too much
C. her husband's health isn't good
First, the woman suggests that her husband _____.
A. see a doctor
B. visit with a fitness trainer
C. start with light workouts
Her husband should ____.
A. eat more protein B.consume less salt C.eat less fatty foods
Why does the man's wife recommend cycling?
A. It helps strengthen the heart.
B. It helps develop mental toughness.
C. It is good for improving muscle tone.
A HIKING FAMILY
Where did Randall grow up?
A. in Utah B.in Venezuela C.in Indiana
What was his undergraduate major?
A. Spanish B.Japanese C.English
How many children does he have?
A. two B.three C.four
Randall ______ when he goes on hikes with his children.
A. teaches them survival skills
B. points out the wildlife
C. tells them stories
Randall suggests that parents _____.
A. be consistent in their discipline
B. enroll their children early into schools
C. help children solve problems
ALIEN ENCOUNTERS
Where was the man coming from when he first saw the UFO?
A. He just got off work when he saw the UFO.
B. He was driving home from a restaurant.
C. He was returning home from a party.
What time did the man report the incident to the police?
A. about 3:00 a.m. B.about 12:00 AM C.about 5:00 a.m.
What jumped out in front of the man's car?
A. a hairy alien B.a strange man C.a giant deer
What happened next to the man?
A. He walked to a flying saucer.
B. He was carried to a spaceship.
C. He followed the animal to a plane.
What does the police officer suggest at the end of the story?
A. They should call the fire department.
B. The man should seek counseling.
C. The man should contact the newspaper.
AIRLINE SAFETY
What is the first item that the man has in his carry-on bag?
A. water
B. a large bottle of shampoo
C. medication
The man is carrying a lighter because he ___.
A. enjoys smoking cigarettes
B. is worried about his safety
C. he forgot to take it out of his bag
The next illegal item the man has with him is ____.
A. firecrackers B.a knife C.a live snake
The man received this item from ___.
A. a close friend B.a stranger C.a relative
The man doesn't know the airline's rules because ____.
A. he wasn't paying careful attention
B. the sign was written in Chinese
C. he didn't see the sign
BABY FOOD
What is the boy's name?
A. Kegan B.Logan C.Tyler
The man wants to feed his grandson some _______.
A. milkshake B.cookies C.chocolate cake
The boy, Logan, should only be eating rice and ______.
A. bread B.soup C.vegetables
The boy has the food all over his ______.
A. hands B.clothes C.face
The grandfather says he is talking to his grandson about ______.
A. movies B.toys C.politics
BABY TOYS
The woman bought the boy _____ toy cars yesterday.
A. four B.five C.three
The woman found the toy cars _______.
A. at a store B.at a street market C.online
The boy is the woman's ______.
A. son B.nephew C.grandson
The woman bought the truck because ______.
A. it was on sale
B. it is painted her favorite color
C. her neighbor didn't need it anymore
The man is worried about ________ of the truck.
A. age B.reliability C.cost
BAKING COOKIES
Where did the chef learn to cook?
A. in a friend's kitchen
B. at a cooking school
C. at a family member's home
The man makes his special cookies by _____.
A. using goat's milk
B. following a healthy recipe
C. using inexpensive ingredients
Which ingredient does the chef NOT use to make his cookies?
A. flour B.sugar C.baking powder
At what temperature should you bake the cookies?
A. at 350 degrees B.at 375 degrees C.at 390 degrees
What is the topic of the next cooking program?
A. inexpensive meals
B. tips for cleaning your kitchen
C. fun cookies for teenagers
BARBECUE PARTY
How many people are coming to the party from Ashley's work?
A. four B.five C.three
What are Daniel's brothers going to bring to the barbecue?
 A. hamburgers B.steak C.chicken
Ashley's neighbors are going to bring _______ from their garden.
A. tomatoes B.watermelon C.corn
What are they going to eat for dessert?
A. pie B.cake C.fresh fruit
BREAKFAST RECIPES
The daughter doesn't want the banana because ____.
A. their pet ate part of it B.she isn't hungry C.she hates it
The girl doesn't want cereal because ____.
A. it's not very favorable
B. she ate the same thing yesterday
C. she has to make the milk
What other food did the father try to prepare before?
A. rice and eggs B.pancakes C.steak and bacon
Why is the father preparing breakfast for his daughter?
A. She can't cook very well.
B. It's the girl's birthday.
C. She helped him in the kitchen
What is the big surprise at the end of the conversation?
A. The father decides to make his daughter fish.
B. The girl's friend drops by and brings breakfast.
C. The girl might be getting married.
BUDGET HOTEL ROOMS
Where is the man's room in the hotel?
A. the third floor B.the first floor C.the second floor
What time is breakfast served in the morning?
A. 6:30-10:00 a.m. B.6:00-10:30 a.m. C.6:30-10:30 a.m.
Where can the man get a free wireless Internet connection?
A. in his hotel room
B. outside of the hotel
C. in the restaurant and lobby
What is the cost for a refrigerator in the man's room?
A. $7.50 B.It's free. Of course! C.$10.00
At the end of the conversation, the man decides to _____.
A. call the manager to complain more
B. find another hotel with better service
C. stay at the hotel anyway
BUS TRIP
The bus was late because ____.
A. it was involved in an accident
B. the traffic was terrible
C. the bus driver got sick
The man grew up in _____.
A. New York City B.Texas C.Nevada
The woman wants to go to ________ on her trip.
A. Las Vegas B.Chicago C.Miami
The woman realizes that _____.
A. the bus driver isn't paying attention to the road
B. the bus isn't going to her destination
C. she and the man are distant cousins
The bus is going to make its next stop in _______.
A. two hours B.three hours C.one hour
CAR INSURANCE
The man wants to go to ______.
A.school B.the gym C.work
The man has had two _______ violations recently.
A.parking B.seat bell C.speeding
Then, the man ran into a police car while he was ________.
A.eating B.drinking C.texting
The man has to take a defensive driving course for ______.
A.$225 B.$250 C.$200
The man doesn't want to take the class because ______.
A.he didn't deserve a ticket
B.he doesn't have a lot of money
C.the class only meets on weeknights
CAR RENTAL
Why did the man settle on renting the full-size car?
A.It was more economical than the minivan.
B.It had more features than the other vehicles.
C.It was roomy enough for him.
The man was concerned that _____.

A.he couldn't add an additional driver

B.the vehicle would consume a lot of gas
C.the car is limited to a few miles a day
How would you describe his rental car?
A.he car doesn't look very attractive.
B.It was a little larger than he expected.
C.The engine has problems and runs poorly.
The car protection plan will not cover the vehicle if ______.
A.it is stolen from a parking lot
B.the car is damaged in a storm
C.the driver crashes it
In closing, we can infer that ______.
A.you should call the police when you car has problems
B.getting assistance might require time and patience
C.the company will compensate you for travel delays
CARPET CLEANING
Who is speaking in the commercial?
A.the carpet
B.a salesperson
C.the homeowner
The carpet often gets dirty because the husband ____.

A.eats in the living room

B.sleeps with the dog on the floor
C.brings in mud on his shoes
The regular cost of carpet cleaning is _____.
A.$29.95 B.$22.95 C.$25.95
What will new customers receive free of charge if they call now?
A.silverware B.spot cleaner C.wall hangings
The store's phone number is _____.
A.633-5100 B.637-5001 C.673-5010
CAREER SEARCH
The woman wants to pursue a career as ______.
A.a sales associate
B.a mechanical engineer
C.an auto mechanic
Right now, the woman's boyfriend is ____.

A.majoring in secondary education

B.pursuing a career in auto mechanics
C.getting a degree in a medical field
Ryan thinks that _______.
A.James isn't qualified for the job
B.James is pursuing a job for women
C.there is no money in James' profession
Ryan suggests that women are more suited for jobs in _____.
A.farming and house cleaning B.nursing and child care C.education and office work
At the end of the conversation, the man ends up _____.
A.apologizing to James B.making his own dinner C.taking care of his own car
COLLEGE MAJORS
Where does the conversation most likely take place?
A.in a college dormitory B.in a university classroom C.at the school's library
The woman is in her ________ year in college.

A.second year B.fourth year C.third year

Which statement is NOT true about her paying for college?
A.She is currently repaying student loans.
B.She has worked to earn college tuition.
C.She received a scholarship.
The woman wants to ______.
A.go on to graduate school
B.work in her father's business
C.interview with companies soon
At the end of the conversation, we find out that _____.
A.the teacher is the woman's father
B.the woman is going to become a teacher
C.the man and woman are long-lost relatives
COLLEGE ROOMMATES
What time does the man really get up in the morning?
A.at 10:00 a.m.
B.at 12:00 p.m.
C.in a university classroom
What does the man usually eat?

A.his mother's cooking

B.nutritious meals
C.fast food
What does the man's bedroom look like?
A.It is clean.
B.It is messy.
C.It is very tidy.
What does the man have under his bed?
A.some clothing
B.a few old shoes
C.his school books
What time does the man go to bed?
A.at 12:00 a.m.
B.at 11:00 p.m.
C.at 1:00 a.m.
COLLEGE STUDENTS
The man and woman first met at ______.
A.school B.a friend's house C.a party
The woman's name is _____.

A.Susan B.Sherry C.Sharon

The woman is majoring in _____.
A.engineering B.computer science C.education
What major is the man considering most at this time?
A.marketing B.international business C.accounting
Do you think the woman is interested in going out with the man?
A.Yes B.No
COLLEGE TEXTBOOKS
The man is selling his science book, Today's World, for ____.
A.$33 B.$30 C. $13
The woman is surprised by the price because _____.

A.it's an old copy of the book

B.it's in bad condition
C.she can get it cheaper online
Which book does the woman NOT buy?
A.a math textbook B.a writing textbook C.a novel
The man's textbook on marriage is called, Finding the Perfect ____.
A.Friend B.Someone C.Partner
The man wants to study cooking because he ____.
A.has a friend who is taking the class
B.lives on his own
C.wants to major in hotel management
COMPUTER JOBS
What is the main topic of this conversation?
A.a preliminary interview
B.computer sales negotiations
C.a Webinar
What did Mr. Taylor probably do in his previous job?

A.He managed the sales department.

B.He created YouTube videos.
C.He worked as a custodian.
Mr. Taylor thinks that Java is ____.
A.a kind of beverage B.a Web page authoring program C.a computer game software
The company manager _____.
A.has to talk to his colleagues
B.isn't going to consider Mr. Taylor for the job
C.is going to call Mr. Taylor in a few days
What is the best word to describe Mr. Taylor?
A.uninformed B.high achiever C.on the ball
COMPUTER SALES
What is the man's main problem with his computer?
A.It crashes a lot. B.It has a lot of junk software. C.His computer has a virus.
The computer warranty _____.
A.doesn't cover software issues and problems
B.has expired
C.isn't valid because the man didn't register the computer
The conversation suggests that _______.
A.they sent the man the wrong computer B.it doesn't provide long warranties
C.they are understaffed to handle customer complaints
The main selling point of the second company is that _______.
A.the company manufactures secure and trustworthy machines
B.their products are the newest on the market
C.the computers are cheaper than their competitors
What is the name of the second company?
A.Turner Computers B.Turbo Command C.Turban Commando
DATE ACTIVITIES
What does Susan have to do on Saturday morning?
A.go to the doctor B.clean the house C.walk the dog
Where does Susan have to go at 12:30?
A.to school B.to the dentist C.to the science museum
What time is Susan meeting with Julie?
A.at 2:00 p.m. B.at 12:00 p.m. C.at 1:00 p.m.
What will Susan do after she cooks dinner?
A.clean the dishes B.call a friend C.play soccer with her brother
Why can't they watch a video at Susan's house?
A.The TV isn't working. B.They can't decide on a video.
C.Susan's mother is going to use it.
DETECTIVE AGENCY
What is the name of the detective agency?
A.Johnson Detective Agency B.Jordon Detective Agency C.Jones Detective Agency
The man is having a problem with his ____.
A.roommate B.girlfriend C.boss
The man is complaining about missing ____.
A.clothing B.money C.food
This problem is happening at the man's ____.
A.home B.office C.school
What suggestion does the receptionist give the man regarding his problem?
A.He should seek out some counseling for advice.
B.He ought to contact the police to discuss the issues.
C.He could move to a new place.
DINNER RECIPES
The father is cooking dinner because his wife is ______.
A.feeling a little under the weather B.working late at the office
C.running some errands in town
The problem with the father's cooking is that he ____.
A.isn't following the recipe correctly B.is missing some important ingredients
is using directions for a different meal
The meal turned out ______.
A.perfectly B.unexpectedly C.terribly
The man added _____ to the pizza.
A.pumpkin B.pineapple C.tomatoes
At the end, they decide to ____.
A.get pizza delivered B.have something else at home C.eat at a nice restaurant
DRIVER’S LICENSE
The girl is excited because she _____.
A.has her driver's license B.just started driving lessons
C.is talking her road test today
The father is concerned because some kids ____.
A.often drive at high speeds B.drive before obtaining a license
C.sometimes drink and drive
The father asks his daughter not to drive at night because _____.
A.the girl might fall asleep at the wheel
B.it is more difficult to see obstacles in the road
C.the roads tend to become icy and slippery
Father: Okay, rule number three: You can't drive long distances at night because you
might get drowsy and drive off the road. But driving to the movie theater is fine.
A.the girl tells the dad the rule doesn't apply to her
B.the rule is an old traffic law that has changed
her father doesn't obey the rule either
How does the conversation end?
A.The father and daughter get in a big fight.
B.The mom decides to drive the daughter to school.
C.The girl persuades the father to let her drive the car.
EXERCISE PROGRAM
What does the man usually do on Mondays and Wednesdays?
A.He runs. B.He plays tennis. C.He does aerobics.
Before he goes out to exercise, he ____.
A.eats breakfast B.stretches C.does push-ups
The man lifts weights to ____.
A.strengthen his muscles B.improve his endurance C.lose weight
The man goes hiking on Saturdays ____.
A.to visit a friend B.to burn off weight from overeating
C.to get rid of his worries from the week
What does the man do on Sundays?
A.He goes for a walk. B.He relaxes and watches TV. C.He goes swimming.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTER
One purpose of the center is to help learners _____.
A.prepare for college B.meet new friends C.find places to live
What is one course taught at the English Language Center?
A.US Culture B.TOEFL C.business English
If the Fall semester begins on August 29th, by what date should one apply to the
program?
A.May 29th B.July 29th C.June 29th
What is the tuition for a full-time student?
A.$2,030 B.$2,013 C.$2,300
Students need to send ______ to the center.
A.a sponsorship form B.their high school transcript C.teacher recommendations
GREAT APARTMENT LIVING
The apartment comes with_____.
A.a balcony B.a dining room set C.a washer
What utilities are included in the rent?
A.gas and electricity B.electricity and phone C.gas and water
You can lose your deposit if you _____.
A.cause a lot of damage B.change the door locks C.remove any furniture
One good point about the apartment is that ______.
A.the neighbors are very friendly B.the woman can catch the bus easily
C.the supermarket is three block away
What kind of pet is a tenant allowed to keep in the apartment?
A.a dog B.a cat C.a rat
GROCERY SHOPPING
Why did the man buy dog food at the supermarket?
A.The man adopts a dog from a stranger.
B.The product was on sale at the supermarket.
C.Their dog was hit by a truck and needed food.
Why does he buy tomato juice?
A.He wants to make a vegetable drink.
B.He plans on making a unique spaghetti sauce.
C.He's trying to modify the way he eats.
Which item did the man NOT buy?
A.a package of cookies B.some cans of tuna C.a carton of orange juice
How much was the milk?
A.$2.15 B.$2.50 C.$2.05
The woman is angry at the end of the conversation because ____.
A.the dog starts eating her chocolate cake B.the man is preparing steaks for the dog
C.there isn't any good food for dinner
IDENTITY THEFT
The man is looking at a Web site that helps people improve their _______ skills.
A.computer B.reading C.writing
According to the man, how much does the Web service cost?
A.$10 a month B.$5 a month C.free
The Web site asks for the man's name, birthday, and _____ information.
A.bank B.family C.job
The woman feels that the Web site can't be trusted because ____.
A.the site's design is terrible B.the site charges too much money
C.the site uses poor English
The woman _____ to protect her brother from the Web site.
A.calls the police B.blocks the Web site C.turns the computer off
JAPANESE PUBLIC BATH
What is the first thing you do when visiting a Japanese public bath?
A.put your clothes in a locker
B.pay the entrance fee
C.take off your shoes
What surprised Phil when he went to the bath?
A.The entrance fee was expensive.
B.People sit down when they bathe.
C.The attendant could see him undressing.
What do you wear when bathing?
A.a swimming suit B.nothing C.shorts
Traditionally, the bath was a place where people could ____.
A.make informal business deals B.socialize with their neighbors
C.find marriage partners for their children
What do people sometimes do after their bath?
A.go for a walk B.play Japanese chess with friends C.drink something, like tea
JEWELRY STORE
The man wants to buy something for _______.
A.a birthday B.an anniversary C.a graduation party
The man doesn't want to buy a necklace because his wife ______.
A.doesn't wear them B.has some already C.often loses them
The woman offers to _____________ the special item.
A.engrave B.gift wrap C.insure
The man spends about ______ on the gift.
A.$450 B.$500 C.$400
JUST A HAIRCUT, PLEASE!
A ______ is not included in the special price at the beauty salon.
A.a massage B.hair wash C.a manicure
What does the customer do for a living?
A.He's employed as a town planner. B.He works in the healthcare industry.
C.He's an attorney.
The beautician accidentally _____.
A.cuts the man's ear B.dyes the man's hair green
C.gets shampoo in the man's eyes
The customer can't complain to the manager because he is _____.
A.find marriage partners for their children B.dealing with another customer
C.taking time off from work
The customer went to this beauty salon to improve his appearance for ____.
a job interview
a social event
a business convention