1. Questions 71 through 73

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Welcome back to the Channel 5 Evening News. I'm your host, Satomi Sato, and today we're on location at the Springfield Arena. Tonight is the final game of the basketball championship, and everyone's excited to see which team is going to take home the trophy. I'm here, outside of the ticket office, and there's a long line of people waiting to buy tickets. I'm going to talk to several of the attendees now to hear what they think was the highlight of the season.

71. Where is the speaker?

(A) At an arena
(B) At a museum
(C) At a train station
(D) At a community center

72. According to the speaker, why are people excited?

(A) A famous musician will perform.
(B) A championship game will be played.
(C) A new exhibition will open.
(D) A construction project will be completed.

73. What will the speaker do next?

(A) Conduct some interviews
(B) Walk around a building
(C) Give away some tickets
(D) Explain a contest

2. Questions 74 through 76

SCRIPT

Good morning everyone. You've no doubt heard the good news about the big contract we signed with the Denkin Foods Corporation last week. We'll be handing all their graphic arts needs. The first thing Denkin wants us to do is update the package design for all their products. This is something that Diego has a lot of experience with, so l'm going to put him in charge of the project. He'll be looking for input from the rest of you, of course. Please make sure your online calendars are updated so that he can schedule team meetings.

74. Where does the announcement most likely take place?

(A) At a convention center
(B) At a farmers market
(C) At a kitchen supply store
(D) At a cooking school

75. According to the speaker, what is unique about some cookware?

(A) It is available in a variety of colors.
(B) It was handcrafted by local artisans.
(C) It is manufactured from recycled metal.
(D) It was created for a famous chef.

76. What will happen in fifteen minutes?

(A) An author will sign cookbooks.
(B) A promotional sale will end.
(C) A contest winner will be announced
(D) A product will be demonstrated.

3. Questions 77 through 79

SCRIPT

Thanks for shopping at Southend! Available on our shelves for the first time today is a new line of cookware. This stunning collection of copper pots and pans is unique in that it was originally designed by Southend for celebrity chef Jerome Travers. He requested a cookware set to use with induction stove tops. Now it's available to you! If you'd like to see it in action, head to the area near the entryway. Our sales associates will be demonstrating its use starting in fifteen minutes.

77. Where does the announcement most likely take place?

(A) At a convention center
(B) At a farmers market
(C) At a kitchen supply store
(D) At a cooking school

78. According to the speaker, what is unique about some cookware?

(A) It is available in a variety of colors.
(B) It was handcrafted by local artisans.
(C) It is manufactured from recycled metal.
(D) It was created for a famous chef.

79. What will happen in fifteen minutes?

(A) An author will sign cookbooks.
(B) A promotional sale will end.
(C) A contest winner will be announced.
(D) A product will be demonstrated.

4. Questions 80 through 82

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OK, crew. I'm really excited. This is our last week of filming this nature documentary for Salterland Television Network. And the rare parrot that we've been monitoring has eggs that are ready to hatch at any minute. Remember, we only have one chance to get this right. Claudine, can you go back to the van and get the tripod for my camera? It's under the blanket on the back seat. Here are the keys.

80. What is the talk mostly about ?

(A) Filming a documentary
(B) Photographing some artwork
(C) Planning an advertising campaign
(D) Organizing a nature tour

81. What does the speaker imply when she says, "we only have one chance to get this right"?

(A) Several mistakes have already been made.
(B) The listeners need to be prepared.
(C) Previous tasks were less important.
(D) Experienced staff should be in charge.

82. What does the speaker ask Claudine to do?

(A) Repair a camera
(B) Adjust the sound on a television
(C) Get some equipment out of a vehicle
(D) Review some documents

5. Questions 83 through 85

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Thanks for attending this management meeting. You may have seen from the agenda that the responses to our employee questionnaire are in. For the most part, comments were positive–staff members indicated that they're happy working at our bank. However, many recent hires noted challenges they encountered when they first started, especially with learning to use our computer system. Given these concerns, I've set a goal of updating our training program to make it more effective. Our next agenda item is the annual report, which will be coming out on Friday. I'd like you all to take some time to review it before our next management meeting. We'll discuss it then.

83. What is the speaker mainly discussing?

(A) The concerns of a client
(B) The results of a survey
(C) A work-space reorganization plan
(D) An employee benefits package

84. What goal does the speaker mention?

(A) Reducing operating expenses
(B) Attracting more clients
(C) Upgrading some technology
(D) Improving a training program

85. What are the listeners expected to do before the next meeting?

(A) Greet new employees
(B) Provide some feedback
(C) Finalize a supply order
(D) Review an annual report

6. Questions 86 through 88

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Hi, I've just finished inspecting the Hamstead home that you'd like to turn into an office for your insurance business. The building seems to be well-suited for your needs. But it is listed on the local historic registry for its architectural significance. You'll need to be careful to hire an architect who knows all the regulations around preserving historic architecture. And you'll need to get a renovation permit from the city's historic preservation department. I can help you with the paperwork for that when you're ready.

86. What most likely is the speaker's job?

(A) Accountant
(B) Building inspector
(C) Insurance salesperson
(D) Landscaper

87. What does the speaker advise the listener to be careful doing?

(A) Registering a new car
(B) Finding an architect
(C) Putting up a fence
(D) Reading some regulations

88. What does the speaker offer to help with?

(A) Filing for a permit
(B) Providing a meeting space
(C) Painting a house
(D) Setting up some computers

7. Questions 89 through 91

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Good morning, everyone. Each of you has experience writing code to develop computer software as part of your duties here at the company. So, we're glad you've agreed to assist in the process for selecting new computer programmers to hire. For the initial screening, you'll be calling the job candidates and asking them questions to assess their technical knowledge. Now, it's been suggested that corresponding with the candidates via e-mail would be easier, but you can learn a lot from talking to someone.

89. What area do the listeners most likely work in?

(A) Law
(B) Finance
(C) Technology
(D) Publishing

90. What will the listeners participate in?

(A) A staff picnic
(B) An intern orientation
(C) A research experiment
(D) A hiring selection

91. Why does the speaker say, "you can learn a lot from talking to someone"?

(A) To recommend consulting an expert
(B) To encourage attendance at a company party
(C) To reject a suggestion about a process.
(D) To express surprise about a staff member's background

8. Questions 92 through 94

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Thank you for inviting me to Bradford's Bookstore to speak about my book Will Travel for Mushrooms–An Amateur's Experience. Last year, spent three weeks in Japan hunting for the matsutake mushroom, a highly prized delicacy there. I had an exceptional time foraging in Japan's beautiful forests. Of course, you can learn more about this experience by purchasing my book. Now, belong to the Bradford mushroom hunters club. There are many varieties of mushrooms found in this area. They are delicious. If you don't believe me, brought some of what we found this morning.

92. Where is the speaker?

(A) At a library
(B) At a community garden
(C) At a town plaza
(D) At a bookstore

93. What did the speaker do last year?

(A) He traveled to another country.
(B) He opened a restaurant.
(C) He received an award.
(D) He applied for a grant.

94. What does the speaker mean when he says, "I brought some of what we found this morning"?

(A) The listeners should help him pack some materials.
(B) The listeners should try a sample.
(C) A problem is urgent.
(D) A larger container is advised.

9. Questions 95 through 97

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On behalf of Jackson Tours, I apologize for this slight interruption in today's tour of Music City! We have a flat tire, but the bus driver will be able to repair it within the hour. So let's use this as an opportunity to walk a bit. I was glad to see that everyone enjoyed the visit to Clarksville Records a few minutes ago. You asked so many great questions. Now, we're heading over to our next site on the list of historic music sites. As we walk, here's an interesting fact I'll share with you about Music City. Did you know that we manufacture more guitars here than anywhere else in the country?

95. What problem does the speaker mention?

(A) Aroad is busy with traffic.
(B) Atire must be fixed.
(C) An item was left behind.
(D) Abus made a wrong turn.

96. Look at the graphic, Which site are the listeners going to now?

(A) Site 1
(B) Site 2
(C) Site 3
(D) Site 4

97. What fact does the speaker share about Music City?

(A) It is over two hundred years old.
(B) It is the birthplace of a famous singer.
(C) Public concerts are held there weekly.
(D) A large number of guitars are produced there..

10. Questions 98 through 100

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Hi, everyone. Thanks for coming to the bakery a bit early. I just wanted to give you some quick updates. We're going to start charging extra for our layer cakes. Their ingredients are more costly for us. I'll update the menu later this week with that price change. Also, Yuri called to say he's sick, so please let me know if any of you can cover his shift tomorrow morning. As for today, I noticed that the floor in the back of the store is getting a bit dirty. I'd like someone to give it a thorough mopping later. That's all for now. OK, let's open the bakery.

98. Look at the graphic. Which line of the menu will be changed?

(A) Line 1
(B) Line 2
(C) Line 3
(D) Line 4

99. Why will Yuri not come to work tomorrow?

(A) He is feeling unwell.
(B) He has to take his car to an auto shop.
(C) He will be starting a new job.
(D) He will be attending a family event.

100. What does the speaker say about the back of the store ?

(A) The door must be locked every night.
(B) The floor needs to be cleaned.
(C) Some boxes need to be unpacked.
(D) Some fans should be plugged in.