Test 105... 1. Where is Pancho from?

A. Paraguay

B. Peru

C. Portugal

2. How many brothers and sisters does Pancho have?

A. 11

B. 12

C. 13

3. What is his father's job?

A. taxi driver

B. dentist

C. police officer

4. What does his mother do?

A. She owns a beauty salon.

B. She runs a small family store.

C. She works at a bread shop.

5. Which thing does Pancho NOT say?

A. His brothers and sisters help his mom.

B. His mom sells food like eggs and sugar.

C. His mother enjoys her job very much.

Carl: Hi. My name's Carl. Nice to meet you.

Pancho: Nice to meet you, too. My name is Francisco.

Carl: What?

Pancho: Francisco, but all my friends and family back in Peru call me Pancho.

Carl: Okay, Pancho. So, tell me about your family?

Pancho: Well, I have seven brothers and six sisters.

Carl: Wow. That is a big family. So are you the oldest, Pancho?

Pancho: No. I'm the second oldest in my family.

Carl: So, what do your parents do?

Pancho: My father is a taxi driver in Lima, Peru. It's a hard job, but he works hard to support the family.

Carl: How about your mother?

Pancho: She helps run a small family store with some of my older brothers and sisters.

Carl: What kind of store?

Pancho: We mainly sell food, like bread, eggs, soft drinks, rice, sugar, and cookies. Things that people buy every day.

Test 106... 1. In addition to paper books, what did the little girl make with paper at school ?

A. an animal

B. a person

C. a building

2. What thing did she NOT talk about when making the object in Question 1?

A. paper

B. glue

C. scissors

3. What did the girl do after school?

A. She rode her bicycle.

B. She watched television.

C. She went to the store.

4. Who did she meet and play with at the junior high school?

A. her teacher

B. her cousins

C. her father

5. Where does this conversation most probably take place?

A. at a house

B. at school

C. at a park

Emily: Welcome home, Dad.

Dad: Oh, Emily. How are you today?

Emily: Fine.

Dad: Good. And how was school today?

Emily: Really fun.

Dad: Good. And what did you do?

Emily: We made things.

Dad: And what types of things did you make?

Emily: We made books.

Dad: You made books! Okay. And what else?

Emily: We . . . we made paper kangaroos.

Dad: You made paper kangaroos? Okay, and what did you need to make your paper kangaroos? What kind of supplies did you need?

Emily: We used crayoons, papers, glue, and we had to follow directions.

Dad: Oh, Okay. Well good. And what did you do after school?

Emily: We went home, played games.

Dad: And did . . . Mom said you went to the junior high school.

Emily: I rode my bike in the tennis court.

Dad: Did you go by yourself?

Emily: I went with the whole family, and we went with Nathan, Sara, Racheal.

Dad: You went with your cousins.

Emily: And my mom, and Aubrey and Joshua.

Dad: Well, that's great. Well, let's get ready for dinner.

Emily: Okay.

Test 107... 1. Where does the young girl want to go with her father?

A. to the park

B. to the movies

C. to the swimming pool

2. Who are they going with?

A. the girl's mother

B. the girl's best friend

C. the girl's older brother

3. Based on the conversation, what time will they most likely leave?

A. 9:30 AM

B. 12:45 PM

C. 2:00 PM

4. What does the girl want to do later?

A. She wants to walk to the ice cream store.

B. She wants to swim at the park.

C. She wants to go down to the beach.

5. What does the father suggest they do at the end of the day?

A. go to a restaurant

B. watch a fireworks display

C. play a board game

Girl: Dad, I'm bored today. Can I go to a movie?

Dad: A movie today? Well, I don't know. Here. Let me look at the newspaper. Okay. Ah, here's a movie starts in the afternoon at 2:45. Well should we take mommy with us?

Girl: Yeah.

Dad: Okay, we have to wait for mommy because she's at a meeting right now.

Girl: Okay.

Dad: Alright. And what should we do after we see the movie?

Girl: Go on a little walk.

Dad: Well, where would you like to go on a walk? Would you like to go down to the beach or through the park?

Girl: To the beach.

Dad: To the beach. Well that sounds great. And then maybe we can go out to eat tonight. Does that sound okay?

Girl: Yeah [alright].

Test 108... 1. What is the name of the store?

A. American Village

B. American Image

C. American Vision

2. What time does the store open on Wednesday?

A. 8:00 AM

B. 8:30 AM

C. 9:00 AM

3. What day is the store closed?

A. Friday

B. Saturday

C. Sunday

4. How much would you pay for this store's main product on Saturday if it cost $100 during the rest of week?

A. $90

B. $80

C. $70

Male Voice:

"Hello and thank you for calling American Vision, this area's finest store in eyeglasses for you and your family. Our store hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. We're open Saturdays until six. Closed on Sundays.

Please visit our store on Saturday for an additional 20% off on our already low prices on all brands of eyewear. And remember: eye exams are free."

Test 109... 1. Action:

A. like

B. dislike

2. Comedies:

A. like

B. dislike

3. Horror:

A. like

B. dislike

4. Love:

A. like

B. dislike

5. Foreign:

A. like

B. dislike

Man: Hey, Kathy. I'm thinking about renting a movie for tonight's party, and I want to know what kind of movies you like.

Woman: Okay. What kind of movies do you have in mind?

Man: Well, what about action movies?

Woman: Ah, I don't really like action movies. Too much violence.

Man: Okay, do you like comedies?

Woman: Now, I do enjoy comedies.

Man: Fine. Well, what do you think of horror movies or love stories?

Woman: Uh . . . I'm not really crazy about horror movies, but love stories are often fun to watch. Oh, and I really like foreign films, too.

Man: Okay. I'll go to the video store and see what I can find. Thanks

Test 110... 1. What time does the man get up?

A. at 5:00 a.m.

B. at 6:00 a.m.

C. at 7:00 a.m.

2. What time does he get to work?

A. at 7:00 a.m.

B. at 8:00 a.m.

C. at 9:00 a.m.

3. What does he do with his family around 6:30 p.m.?

A. They read books together.

B. They play games.

C. They eat dinner.

4. What do the man and his wife do after the kids go to bed?

A. They watch TV.

B. They clean the house.

C. They listen to music.

5. What is one thing the man does NOT say about his wife?

A. She has to take the their children to school.

B. She helps the kids with their homework.

C. She goes shopping for food.

Woman: So, what's your usual day like? You always seem so busy.

Man: Well, I usually get up around 5:00 a.m. and work on the computer until 6:00 a.m.

Woman: Why do you get up so early?

Man: Well, I have to leave home at twenty to seven (6:40 a.m.) so I can catch a bus at 7:00 o'clock . It takes me about twenty minutes to walk to the bus stop from my house.

Woman: And what time do you get to work?

Man: Uh, my bus takes about an hour to get there, but it stops right in front of my office.

Woman: That's nice. And what time do you get off work?

Man: Uh, around 5:00 o'clock. Then, we eat dinner around 6:30, and my wife and I read and play with the kids until 8:00 or so.

Woman: So, when do you work on your website? You said one time that you create it at home?

Man: Well, my wife and I often watch TV or talk until 10:00 o'clock. She then often reads while I work on my site, and I sometimes stay up until the early hours of the morning, but I try to finish everything by one or two.

Woman: And then you get up at 5:00 a.m.?

Man: Well, yeah, but it's important to live a balanced life. I enjoy what I do, but you have to set aside time for family and yourself.

Woman: I agree.

Man: But I think my wife has the toughest job. She spends her whole day taking care of our family . . . taking the kids to school, working in the garden, buying groceries, taking the kids to piano lessons . . . [Wow!] That's a full-time job, but she enjoys what she does.

Woman: Well, it sounds you're a busy, but lucky man.

Man: I think so too.

Test 111... 1. What does the man want to do after he graduates?

A. He wants to become a teacher.

B. He hopes to go on to graduate school.

C. He'd like to work at a hotel.

2. What is the woman majoring in?

A. history

B. French

C. computer science

3. How does the woman pay for college?

A. She has a part-time job.

B. She received a scholarship.

C. Her parents are paying for it.

4. Where does the man work part-time?

A. at a bakery

B. in a library

C. at a restaurant

5. What thing did the man NOT say about his job?

A. His co-workers are friendly.

B. He works long hours.

C. The pay is okay.

Maria: Oh, hi Dave. Long time, no see!

Dave: Hi Maria. I was in the neighborhood, so I thought I'd drop by.

Maria: Come on in. [Thanks.] Take a seat. Would you like anything to drink? I have Sprite or orange juice.

Dave: Sprite would be fine. Uh, so, how have you been?

Maria: Oh, not bad. And you?

Dave: Oh, I'm doing okay, but school has been really hectic these days, and I haven't had time to relax.

Maria: By the way, what's your major anyway?

Dave: Hotel management.

Maria: Well, what do you want to do once you graduate?

Dave: Uh... I haven't decided for sure, but I think I'd like to work for a hotel or travel agency in this area. How about you?

Maria: Well, when I first started college, I wanted to major in French, but I realized I might have a hard time finding a job using the language, so I changed majors to computer science. [Oh]. With the right skills, landing a job in the computer industry shouldn't be as difficult.

Dave: So, do you have a part-time job to support yourself through school?

Maria: Well, fortunately for me, I received a four-year academic scholarship [Wow] that pays for all of my tuition and books.

Dave: Wow. That's great.

Maria: Yeah. How about you? Are you working your way through school?

Dave: Yeah. I work three times a week at a restaurant near campus.

Maria: Oh. What do you do there?

Dave: I'm a cook.

Maria: How do you like your job?

Dave: It's okay. The other workers are friendly, and the pay isn't bad.

Test 112... 1. Why can't Elaine Strong answer the phone?

A. She's in a meeting.

B. She's out of the office.

C. She's talking with another customer.

2. What does caller want the secretary to send??

A. information on after-sales service

B. a picture of the newest computers

C. a list of software products

3. What time should the secretary send the material?

A. 2:30 PM

B. 3:30 PM

C. 5:00 PM

4. What is the caller's name?

A. Cordell

B. Kordel

C. Kordell

5. What is the caller's telephone number?

A. 560-1287.

B. 560-1828

C. 560-2187

Secretary: Hello, Ultimate Computers. May I help you?

Caller: Yes, this is Jack Kordell from Hunter's Office Supplies. May I speak to Elaine Strong, please?

Secretary: I'm sorry, but she's not in right now.

Caller: Okay, do you know when she'll be back?

Secretary: Uh, yes, she should be here later on this afternoon maybe about 4:30. May I take a message?

Caller: Yes. Ms. Strong sent me a brochure detailing your newest line of laptop computers with a description of other software products, but there wasn't any information about after-sales service.

Secretary: Oh, I'm sorry. Would you like me to fax that to you?

Caller: Yes, but our fax is being repaired at the moment, and it won't be working until around 2:30. Hum . . . could you try sending that information around 3:30? That's should give me time to look over the material before I call Ms. Strong, say, around 5:00.

Secretary: Sure. Could I have your name, telephone number, and fax number, please?

Caller: Yes. Jack Kordell and the phone number is 560-1287. And the fax number is 560-1288.

Secretary: Okay. Jack Kordell. Is your name spelled C-o-r-d-e-l?

Caller: No. It's Kordell with a "K" and two "l's." K-o-r-d-e-l-l."

Secretary: All right, Mr. Kordell. And your phone number is 560-1287, and the fax number is 560-1288. Is that correct?

Caller: Yes it is.

Secretary: All right. I'll be sure to send you the fax this afternoon.

Caller: Okay, bye.

Test 113... 1. What does the man plan to wear during the summer months?

A. a cool hat

B. casual shoes

C. light pants

2. What is one thing the man is NOT going to pack for the winter season?

A. a coat

B. some sweaters

C. a jacket

3. What is the weather like in the spring?

A. It's windy.

B. It's rainy.

C. It's cool.

4. What is an example of an occasion where the man might need formal clothes?

A. a party

B. a business meeting

C. a wedding

5. What did the man wear to his high school graduation?

A. jeans and tennis shoes

B. a casual shirt and tie

C. a suit and dress shoes

Ashley: Hey, Jake. Are you ready for your trip?

Jake: Well, not really. I still have to buy some clothes.

Ashley: Well, what's the weather like where you're going?

Jake: Well, uh, it's really hot in the summer, so I'm going to buy some shorts, sandals, and a few t-shirts.

Ashley: What about the rest of the year?

Jake: People say that the fall can still be warm until November, so I'm going to buy some jeans and a few casual shirts.

Ashley: Will you need any warm clothes for the winter?

Jake: Well, the weather doesn't get too cold, but it often snows in the mountains, so I'm going to buy a couple of warm sweaters, a jacket, and a hat. I don't have room in my suitcase to pack a coat, so I'm going to wait until I get there and buy it when I really need it.

Ashley: Are you going to take anything else?

Jake: They say it rains cats and dogs in the spring, but again, I'll probably just wait and pick up a raincoat or an umbrella later on. But, I'm going to take a good pair of shoes because I plan on walking to and from school everyday.

Ashley: Do you need any clothing for formal occasions?

Jake: Well, you never know when you might needs something on the spur of the moment for a wedding or maybe someone's graduation, or a nice date, so I'll probably take some nice slacks, a dress shirt, and a couple (of) crazy ties or two.

Ashley: Um, that makes sense.

Jake: And I'll just rent a suit or tuxedo if I need anything more formal. Hey, maybe I'll get married.

Ashley: You? Married? Hah!

Jake: Wait. What are you trying to say?

Ashley: I just can't imagine you decked out in a tuxedo for any formal occasion. [What?!] I mean, for high school graduation, you wore an old pair of jeans and tennis shoes.

Jake: Hey, there was a reason for that, so let me explain. [Yeah, ha, ha.] No, really. You see, it goes like this . . .

Test 114... 1. What does the little boy NOT ask for Christmas?

A. a toy train

B. a play car

C. hand-held radio receiver-transmitters

2. What does the girl want Christmas?

A. dolls

B. Barbie playhouse

C. marbles

3. What are some of the foods the children want to prepare for Santa's reindeer?

A. cookies, apples, and carrots

B. hot chocolate, oranges, and corn

C. apples, oranges, and cookies

4. What time do they plan to go to bed?

A. 7:00 p.m.

B. 8:00 p.m.

C. 9:00 p.m.

5. How is Santa going to enter the house?

A. through the back door

B. down the chimney

C. through a basement window

Man: Well, Christmas is almost here. So, what do you want from Santa this year?

Micky: A toy car and walkie-talkies.

Man: Really? Well, and what about you, Emily? What do you want for Christmas?

Emily: If I can't have a Barbie radio, um, I would have some fragile dolls. And if I can't have some fragile dolls, it doesn't really matter what I get.

Man: Wow. Well, I'm excited, and Santa is coming. And how is Santa going to get inside the house, Micky?

Micky: Um, go down the chimney . . .

Man: Okay, so he's going to go down the chimney, and should we prepare anything for Santa?

Micky: Yeah!

Man: What are we going to prepare for him, Emily?

Emily: Um. We could prepare some cookies for him and some hot chocolate, and, um, we could give Rudolph some, um, hot chocolate in a bowl and a cookie. And we could give some of the reindeer some cookies and some hot chocolate in a bowl.

Man: Well, what do you think? They, Um, reindeer probably don't eat cookies, but what else could we give them, Micky?

Micky: Um, apples.

Man: Ah, that's good. And, uh . . .

Emily: Oranges and bananas.

Man: Okay and what time do you think we should go to bed?

Emily: Um, seven.

Man: About seven o'clock. Well, that's exciting. I'm really happy that Christmas is coming.

Test 115... 1. What are they planning on doing in the morning?

A. fishing

B. mountain biking

C. hiking

2. According to the weather report, when would it start raining?

A. in the afternoon

B. at night

C. in the morning

3. What did Paul forget to bring?

A. raincoats

B. umbrellas

C. rainboots

4. Where did Sara leave the playing cards?

A. next to picnic table

B. on picnic table

C. under picnic table

5. What do they finally decide to do?

A. stay at a hotel

B. return home

C. sleep at the campground

Paul: Sara, I've been looking forward to our yearly campout for three weeks. [Me too] It's going to be a wonderful day for hiking tomorrow. The great outdoors. Camping under the stars . This is the life.

Sara: Yeah, but Paul, I'm a little bit worried about the weather though. The weatherman said it was going to rain later tonight.

Paul: Ah. nonsense. Nothing can spoil our adventure. Those weather reports are never right.

Sara: And it said there was a chance of high winds.

Paul: Ah. Don't worry.

[thunder]

Sara: Paul. Paul. Did you remember to bring our raincoats just in case, like I told you?

[light rain]

Paul: Uh . . . no. I left them on the front porch.

[heavy rain]

Sara: What are we going to do now?

Paul: We'll have to sleep in the car! Hurry get in!

[door shut]

Sara: So, Paul, what are we going to do now?

Paul: How about playing a card game?

Sara: Uhh. I left them next to the picnic table. [Hmmm] Hey, you don't want me to go out in this rain and get them, do you?

Paul: No. That's okay. So what now?

Sara: Well, we could head down the mountain and stay at that hotel we passed on the way up, or go home.

Paul: Hmm, why don't we just make the best of it here and hope the weather clears.

Sara: That's a good idea.

Test 116... 1. What is the main topic of the conversation?

A. problems with living in an apartment

B. a search for a new apartment

C. the cost of rent near universities

2. Why doesn't Ann like her current apartment?

A. It's too expensive.

B. The neighborhood is noisy.

C. It's located some distance from school.

3. How much money does Ann want to pay for rent?

A. no more than $200

B. around $200

C. a little more than $200

4. What kind of place is she looking for?

A. somewhere that is within a short driving distance of campus

B. an apartment with furniture already in it

C. a place where she can live alone

5. How is Roger going to help her?

A. He is planning on calling a friend who owns an apartment building.

B. He will check the newspapers to see if he can find an apartment for rent.

C. He is going to visit an apartment building near his place.

Roger: Hello.Ann: Hello Roger? This is Ann.

Roger: Oh hi, Ann. How have you been? And how's your new apartment working out?

Ann: Well, that's what I'm calling about. You see, I've decided to look for a new place.

Roger: Oh, what's the problem with your place now? I thought you liked the apartment.

Ann: Oh, I do, but it's a little far from campus, and the commute is just killing me. Do you think you could help? I thought you might know more about the housing situation near the university.

Roger: Alright. So, what kind of place are you looking for?

Ann:Well, I'd like to share an apartment with one or two roommates within walking distance to school.

Roger: Okay, what's your budget like? I mean how much do you want to spend on rent?

Ann:Uh, somewhere under $200 a month, including utilities, if I could. Oh, and I'd prefer to rent a furnished apartment.

Roger: Hmm. And anything else?

Ann:Yeah, I need a parking space.

Roger: Well, I know there's an apartment complex around the corner that seems to have a few vacancies. I'll drop by there on my way to class today.

Ann: Hey, thanks a lot.

Roger: No problem.

Test 117... 1. How does Joshua go to school in Japan?

A. He takes a school bus every morning

B. He rides the subway at 8:00 AM.

C. He walks with a group of students.

2. Which item did Joshua NOT mention when talking about the things he takes to school?

A. backpack

B. gym clothes

C. school hat

3. What is one of the first things Joshua does when he arrives at school?

A. He practices his reading and writing.

B. He stands and bows to the teacher.

C. He puts on his gym clothes for class.

4. Where does Joshua eat lunch at school?

A. in his classroom

B. in the lunchroom

C. in the gymnasium

5. What time does Joshua probably get home from school most days?

A. between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM

B. between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM

C. between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM

Randall: Hello. Today I'm interviewing Joshua on his experiences going to a Japanese school. Now Joshua, what time do you go to school?

Joshua: Eight O'clock.

Randall: Eight O'clock. And do you go by yourself, or on a school bus?

Joshua: No, I have a group that goes with me.

Randall: So you go with a group?

Joshua: Uh-huh.

Randall: Now what kinds of things do you take to school?

Joshua: I take my taiso fuku, that is gym clothes, and I take my backpack and my books [ Oh, okay. ] and stuff like that.

Randall: Okay and what is the first thing you do when you get to school?

Joshua: We do "kiritsu, rei."

Randall: "Kiritsu" and "rei." Now what are those?

Joshua: It means "stand up, bow."

Randall: Stand up and bow.

Joshua: Uh-huh.

Randall: And what do you study at school?

Joshua: We study kokugo, that is writing and reading and stuff like that [ Okay ], and sansu, that's math. [ Okay. ]. And, let's see . . . , we do gym too.

Randall: Okay, and where do you eat lunch? Do you have a lunchroom or cafeteria?

Joshua: No, we eat in our classroom.

Randall: You eat in your classroom! [ Yeah. ]. Oh wow. That is very interesting. Now what time do you come home from school?

Joshua: We come home sometimes at 3:00 and sometimes at 2:00.

Randall: Okay, well thank you very much Joshua.

Joshua: You're welcome.