1. Questions 32 through 34

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M: Hi, Luisa. Are you ready to travel to the manufacturing convention tomorrow?

W: Yes, I am. I'm glad we're participating this year. There's a lot of new technology for factories like ours, and we'll get a first-hand glimpse during the demonstrations.

M: That'll be great. I'm also interested in attending the lecture on Friday–the one about the history of manufacturing. I'd like to know more about how production has changed over time.

32. What are the speakers preparing to do?

(A) Attend a convention
(B) Host an anniversary celebration
(C) Look for a new office space
(D) Update some software

33. Where do the speakers work?

(A) At an airline
(B) At a factory
(C) At a university
(D) At a hotel

34. What does the man say he is interested in doing?

(A) Joining the board of an association
(B) Meeting a company president
(C) Choosing some designs
(D) Learning about the history of an industry

2. Questions 35 through 37

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W: Thanks for coming today, Jerome. Can you tell me why you're interested in the job delivering auto parts for us?

M: Well, like the fact that it's full-time. That's what I'm looking for..

W: Good! We need people full-time to keep up with customer expectations. Fast service is really important to them. We can usually deliver parts within two hours of ordering.

M: I see. Now, I'm not certified as a commercial driver. Is that a problem?

W: No, a regular driver's license is all you need.

35. What does the man say he likes about a job?

(A) It has opportunities for promotion.
(B) It is a full-time position.
(C) It has a high starting salary.
(D) It includes extensive training.

36. According to the woman, what do customers expect?

(A) Extended warranties
(B) Low prices
(C) Online assistance
(D) Quick delivery

37. What is the man concerned about?

(A) Providing his own tools
(B) Learning a software program
(C) Having a required license
(D) Processing customer payments

3. Questions 38 through 40

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M: Patricia, I know you just came back from a negotiation meeting with the company we're merging with. Has it been decided which company's name will be used once we've merged?

W: Actually, we're going to go with a new name: Timvale's Stores. It's a combination of the existing company names-Tim's Natural Foods, and Valeton Supermarkets.

M: That's a clever idea. Oh, and are there plans for a new logo? I'd be happy to design one.

38. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

(A) A business merger
(B) A hiring event
(C) A training process
(D) A building renovation

39. What will Timvale's Stores most likely sell?

(A) Clothing
(B) Food
(C) Electronics
(D) Sporting goods

40. What does the man offer to do?

(A) Reserve a room
(B) Write a press release
(C) Contact a local official
(D) Design a logo

4. Questions 41 through 43

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W: Hiroshi, Alonso. The tanks in the shark exhibit are due for water testing today. Alonso, do you know how to do the testing?

M1: I've watched other people do it with the sea turtle tanks, but I've never done it myself before. Hiroshi, can you help me with that?

M2: Sure. Then we can split the cleaning tasks.

W: Sounds great. Try to finish with that by one o'clock, and let me know if you need extra help. I'll need you both for tours this afternoon. We have a large group coming from San Diego.

41. Where do the speakers most likely work?

(A) At an aquarium
(B) At a pet store
(C) At a botanical garden
(D) At a farm

42. What task does Alonso say he has never done before?

(A) Heater adjustments
(B) Plant fertilization
(C) Water testing
(D) Animal feeding

43. Why do the men need to finish their tasks by 1:00?

(A) They have a lunch break.
(B) They have to give some tours.
(C) They have to conduct an inspection.
(D) A facility is closing early.

5. Questions 44 through 46

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W: David, I just talked to the manager of Benton Department Store. There's been a change, so the grand opening of their new location will now be on April tenth, not April third.

M: But we've already printed more than half of the posters and promotional materials they requested.

W: I know. The manager's going to send us the proofs with the new information and agreed to pay for the extra printing work. But everything needs to be ready by tomorrow.

M: Well, I thought we wouldn't have much work to do tonight, so Linda's the only one scheduled to come in.

W: OK, I'll start making some calls.

44. What has changed about an event?

(A) The date
(B) The location
(C) The time
(D) The cost

45. Where do the speakers most likely work?

(A) At a restaurant
(B) At a print shop
(C) At an art gallery
(D) At an event planning agency

46. What does the man mean when he says, "Linda's the only one scheduled to come in" ?

(A) Linda is responsible for creating the schedule.
(B) Linda has been trained to do certain tasks.
(C) There is an error on the schedule.
(D) More workers are needed.

6. Questions 47 through 49

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W: Someone from the movie studio called about getting a copy of the script. Are we finished with the final draft?

M: No, I'm afraid some of the scenes have to be rewritten.

W: Well, I'm concerned that'll cause a delay in production if it takes much longer. When do you think the final draft will be ready?

M: I don't know. I've scheduled a meeting with the writers today to check on their progress. I'll forward you the details so you can join.

47. Which industry do the speakers most likely work in?

(A) Fashion
(B) Real estate
(C) Tourism
(D) Entertainment

48. What is the woman concerned about?

(A) The quality of a product
(B) The effect on the environment
(C) An increase in costs
(D) A delay in production

49. What does the man say he did?

(A) He bought some supplies.
(B) He tested some equipment.
(C) He scheduled a meeting.
(D) He read some reviews.

7. Questions 50 through 52

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M: Heidi, is everything on the truck?

W: Yes, we're finished here. And let's see what our next job is. OK, so we're driving to New York to help a second family box and load their possessions onto this same truck before we transport them.

M: In that case, we should shift all of these items to the back of the truck, so they won't get mixed up with the next customer's possessions.

W: Actually, think we should keep the furniture on either side of the truck and the boxes in the middle to balance the load.

50. What does the woman confirm to the man?

(A) A job has been completed.
(B) Some workers have arrived.
(C) Some equipment is available.
(D) A vehicle has been repaired.

51. What type of business do the speakers most likely work for?

(A) A furniture factory
(B) A car dealership
(C) A home appliance store
(D) A moving company

52. What do the speakers disagree about?

(A) When to take a break
(B) How to arrange some items
(C) What price to charge
(D) How long a delivery will take

8. Questions 53 through 55

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M: Zoya, I've reviewed the quarterly report from the sales group for our line of sports shoes. Our company's attracted a large number of new customers. I'm impressed.

W: Well, I spent a lot of time putting together my advertising team.

M: Now–the report also indicates that we've had more returns as well. Customers who are more serious runners have complained that there isn't enough arch support in the running shoes.

W: You know, we make arch-support inserts, and most of our stores carry them. I'll make sure we ship them to every retail location.

53. Why does the woman say, "I spent a lot of time putting together my advertising team"?

(A) To explain a success
(B) To express surprise
(C) To recommend a policy change
(D) To complain about a management decision

54. What problem does the man mention?

(A) Inaccurate inventory
(B) Material shortages
(C) Customer complaints
(D) A lack of qualified staff

55. What does the woman offer to do?

(A) Coordinate some shipments
(B) Contact a design specialist
(C) Look for a new vendor
(D) Organize some training sessions

9. Questions 56 through 58

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M: Noriko and Helen, I have something exciting to tell you. Jones Accounting has expressed serious interest in acquiring our firm. And our asking price won't be a problem.

W1: That's great, but–Jones Accounting? Isn't their headquarters in London?

W2: Yes, we'll have to move our office to London if Jones acquires us, won't we? I'm not sure our staff would want to make that commute.

W1: I agree.

M: Well, a lot of our work can be done remotely. If we decide to go through with the acquisition, I can put together a presentation for our staff. Would you two be willing to look it over and let me know what you think?

56. What news does the man share?

(A) The company may be purchased.
(B) Research funding has been approved.
(C) A client wants to buy additional services.
(D) A new CEO was hired..

57. Why are the women concerned?

(A) A process is too complicated.
(B) A cost may increase.
(C) A location is inconvenient.
(D) An audit deadline is approaching.

58. What does the man want the women to do?

(A) Update a schedule
(B) Sign some documents
(C) Provide some feedback
(D) Check an industry requirement

10. Questions 59 through 61

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W: Welcome to Frank's Lumber Yard. How can I help you?

M: Hi, I'm preparing to build a wooden dining table for a client who placed a custom order, and I need a large slab of oak.

W: OK, I can show you what we have.

M: Great, and my client would prefer wood that has been produced using environmentally sustainable methods.

W: We usually carry reclaimed lumber, but we don't have any in stock right now. I'm sorry about that. Can you wait a week?

59. Who most likely is the man?

(A) An engineer
(B) A forest ranger
(C) A restaurant owner
(D) A furniture maker

60. What does the man say is important about a product?

(A) That it is affordable
(B) That it is durable
(C) That it is environmentally friendly
(D) That it is easy to use

61. Why does the woman apologize?

(A) A delivery service is not offered.
(B) A storage area is far away.
(C) An item is unavailable.
(D) A price tag is incorrect.

11. Questions 62 through 64

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W: Well, it looks like we're going to be busy on the farm today covering up the crops! It's supposed to drop to negative twelve degrees tomorrow.

M: I saw that. It sounds like tomorrow would be a good day for me to go to the bank. But we've got a lot to do to get the crops covered today.

W: I knew it was a risk to plant some of these vegetables when we did. Now I'm wishing we had waited until later.

M: Well, lesson learned. Let's start by collecting all of our tarps so we can just drape them over the plants when it's time.

62. Look at the graphic, When does the man plan to go to the Dank?

(A) Monday
(B) Tuesday
(C) Wednesday
(D) Thursday

63. What does the woman regret doing?

(A) Choosing a certain piece of equipment
(B) Planting some crops so early
(C) Cutting branches from a tree
(D) Not watering plants well enough

64. What does the man suggest doing?

(A) Gathering materials
(B) Making a new calendar
(C) Looking at different locations
(D) Harvesting everything possible

12. Questions 65 through 67

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M: Welcome to Yamada Décor and Building Supplies. Can I help you with anything?

W: Yeah, I own Maria's Café. I'm adding a new dining room to the restaurant, and I'd like to see some wallpaper options.

M: Of course. There's one wallpaper brand I recommend. It's easier to clean than most other brands.

W: Perfect. I'm sure we'll need to clean up food stains from time to time.

M: Here are some samples. The sunflower pattern is very popular.

W: Actually, I like this one with the city buildings. The price may be a bit high for my budget though.

65. Who is the woman?

(A) A painter
(B) A restaurant owner.
(C) An interior designer
(D) Areal estate agent

66. Why does the man recommend a product brand?

(A) It is discounted.
(B) It has bright colors.
(C) It is made from recycled materials,
(D) It is easy to clean.

67. Look at the graphic. What is the price of the pattem the woman prefers ?

(A) $43
(B) $36
(C) $25
(D) $17

13. Questions 68 through 70

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W: I can't believe Insook Chung will be here at our bookstore on Saturday to talk about her new novel. I'm so excited!

M: Me too. She's such a famous author; I'm sure we'll sell a lot of copies of her book during the event.

W: That reminds me–the extra copies we ordered for Saturday haven't been displayed yet. I'll unpack the boxes after lunch.

M: Oh, before you leave for lunch, could you please look at the agenda for the event? Does everything look OK?

W: Hmm. I don't think two twenty to two thirty will be enough time; that's only ten minutes. I think it needs to be at least twice as long.

68. Where do the speakers work?

(A) At a bookstore
(B) At a café
(C) At a theater
(D) At a library

69. What does the woman say she will do after lunch?

(A) Send some invitations
(B) Hang up some posters
(C) Print some event tickets
(D) Unpack some boxes

70. Look at the graphic. What agenda item does the woman suggest extending?

(A) Introductions
(B) Live Reading
(C) Question-and-Answer Session
(D) Social Time and Refreshments