LISTENING TESTS & SCRIPTS

HP3. EOU Test Unit 1

III. Listening:

PART 1: Listen to the conversations and choose the best answer for each question.

Conversation 1: (Questions 1-2) D. They don’t accept credit checks

1. According to the speaker, who will get a free

membership at the center?
5. What will the speaker probably do next?
A. Residents whose incomes are not stable.
A. Give a tour of an available property
B. Residents who have lived in the community for
more than 60 years. B. Go check out other apartments

C. Residents who have been members for over 6 C. Sign the contract
years. D. Wait to see the sunset
D. Residents who are over 60 years of age.

2. What must swimmers do before using the pool?

A. Pay a twenty-five dollars membership fee.

B. Talk to one of the staff

C. Take a swimming lesson

D. Sign a form

Conversation 2: (Questions 3-5)

3. Who most likely is the speaker?

A. A resident from the Beach Towers

B. A rental manager

C. A customer

D. An architect at Beach Towers

4. What does the speaker say about Beach Towers

Suites?

A. They are one of the best apartments in the

town.

B. They have two gyms and a swimming pool

C. They do monthly payments

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PART 2: Listen to the announcement and take notes. (ONE word/number for each blank)

Airlines Announcement

Flight 899 from Incheon to Chicago.

Using a (Q6) _smaller airplane_________ ____________.

Some of passengers have to be rebooked on __American Airlines________ _____________ (Q7)

Flights (Q8)number 1124_______ __________, arriving in Chicago at (Q9) _8.45am________

__________ with a stop in Tokyo.

Welcome volunteers with (Q10) confirmed reservation__________ __________ on flight 899,

willing to rebook to American Airlines.

SCRIPTS

Questions 1-2 (Source: Real TOEIC – Actual Test 1 Q98-100)

On behalf of the staff of the community center, I’d like to thank you for coming to our spring
orientation. The center is open to all town residents who have paid the twenty five dollar
membership fee. This fee is waived for residents 60 and over. I’m pleased to inform all of you that
our new schedule of films begin in March. Every Thursday night, we will be showing a film in the
auditorium at no extra charge to members. Use of the community center’s swimming pool is also
included in your membership. Anyone wishing to use the pool must sign a release form at the front
desk.

Questions 3-5 (Source: Real TOEIC – Actual Test 1 Q89 – Q91)

First, let me welcome you all to the new rental wing of Beach Towers. One of the best things about
this building is the security and of course, our fitness gym and swimming pool is another benefit.
Right now we have furnished one bedroom spaces available on the 10th floors and larger suites on
the 3rd and the 12th floors. All have balconies where you can see the ocean and the sunsets; and they
are just spectacular! Rentals are by the month and they range from $800 to $1,400. Of course we
require personal references and a credit check for all prospective tenants. Shall we go ahead and
look around at some more places.

Questions 6-10 (Source: Real TOEIC – Actual Test 1 Q74-76)

There will be a change of aircraft today for flight 899 from Incheon to Chicago. We are using a
smaller airplane and we will not be able to accommodate all passengers with reservations on flight
899. Some of you will have to be rebooked on American Airlines flights number 1124, which departs
at 11:5 P.M and arrives in Chicago at 8:45 A.M with a stop in Tokyo.

On behalf of Northeast Airways and all of us at World Operations, I’d like to apologize for any
inconveniences this may cause you. We welcome volunteers with confirmed reservation on flight
899 who are willing to rebook to American Airlines.

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III. Listening:

PART 1: Listen and choose the best answer to each question.

1. What type of business does the speaker work for?

(A) A battery manufacturer (B) A courier service

(C) A power company (D) A computer repair shop

2. What is the listener asked to do?

(A) Confirm an ID number (B) Return the speaker’s call

(C) Send a copy of an invoice (D) Reply to the speaker’s email

3. What is the main topic of the talk?

(A) A change in wage payment (B) A new employee in accounting

(C) An upgraded telephone system (D) A weekly sales goal

4. What should listeners do if they have any concerns?

(A) Put them in writing (B) Discuss them with the speaker

(C) Schedule a meeting with Susan (D) Talk to the manager on duty

5. What will managers receive?

(A) Updated work schedules (B) An instruction manual

(C) Some display materials (D) A summary of expenses

PART 2: Listen and complete notes.

Hillary Morgan in Fill Your Basket show:

+ selects a portfolio of promising companies whose (6) ....shares............... are

...undervalued...........................  EP Electronics - online gaming company: went public 9 months
ago, since then its shares have been rising at a (7) ....steady rate.......................... .............................. .

+ recommends investing in EP: it still has great (8) .......growth potential.......................

.............................. , with strong management and skilled design and programing personnel.

+ after the commercial break: will be playing a (9) .....pre-taped interview.........................

.............................. with Steve Lee, the founder and CEO, who reveals some of EP Electronics’ (10)
....strategies.......................... for the ......future..................... .

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SCRIPTS:

PART 1:

Questions 1 and 2 refer to the following telephone message.

Good afternoon, Ms. Briggs. This is Steven calling from Avenue Computer Repair. You dropped off
your laptop this morning for an issue with your internal speakers. While I was working on the device,
I noticed that the battery loses power quickly. I suggest getting a new one put in right away. We can
take care of that here in the stores, but we need your approval first. Please call me back to let me
know if you’d like the replacement. Thank you.

Questions 3 through 5 refer to the following excerpt for a meeting.

The first item on the agenda today is the payroll system. We are moving from a weekly to a monthly
pay schedule for part-time employees. The accounting department expects to have the system ready
by the end of the month. We would, therefore, like to make sure all managers have informed their
teams of the change by the end of the week. If anyone anticipates any problems with the
changeover, please send a written summary of the concerns to Susan in accounting. Later in the
week, I’ll distribute informational posters about the new system to all department heads. Please put
these on your bulletin boards.

PART 2:

Good morning, everyone. I’m Hillary Morgan. You’re listening to Fill Your Basket. Each week I select a
portfolio of promising companies whose shares are undervalued. Let’s start the show by taking a
look at EP Electronics. This online gaming company went public 9 months ago, and since then its
shares have been rising at a steady rate. The reason I recommend investing in this company is that it
still has great growth potential, with strong management and skilled design and programing
personnel. When we come back after the commercial break, we’ll be playing a pre-taped interview I
did with Steve Lee, the company’s founder and CEO. Stick around to hear him reveal some of EP
Electronics’ strategies for the future.

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III. Listening:

PART 1: Listen and choose the best answer to each question.

1. What announcement is being made?

A. Old machines will be replaced. B. A renowned photographer has been

invited.

C. New printers will be installed next week. D. Financial statements have been released.

2. What are the listeners told to do?

A. Read an e-mail. C. Print some documents.

B. Order some supplies. D. Use the new models manually.

3. What is the purpose of the talk?

A. To explain some new policies C. To discuss a new show

B. To analyze market trends D. To greet a speaker

4. What is Mr. Banner well-known for?

A. Writing a best-selling book C. Winning a prestigious award

B. Hosting a talk show D. Founding a TV station

5. What is the topic of Mr. Banner's talk?

A. His new line of products C. His principles of leadership

B. His personal investment strategy D. His advice for future business people

PART 2: Listen and complete notes.

+ Government officials of Trent City: a proposal for using the $1.4 million surplus in the (6) …city
budget… ……………… (building nearly 100 more miles of hiking paths)

+ Supporters:  attract more tourists & help Trent City (7) …establish…… its …reputation……………
for natural beauty. + Those against  actually reduce (8) …tourism spending……………… (long-term
construction could discourage visitors from vacationing in the area).

+ Mayor Wendy Duncan: the (9)… vote scheduled…… for this Friday's city council meeting: too soon
 pushing back to the April 14 meeting, (10) …allowing members…… to look into the matter further.

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SCRIPTS:

PART 1:

Questions 1 to 2 refer to the following talk.

Welcome to the monthly staff meeting. We'll start with some good news - the financial department
has finally given the green light to buy some new photocopiers. From what we've heard, they'll be
installed next week. This decision comes after months of complaints that the old copiers were
terribly noisy, which created a bad working environment. Hopefully, with the new copiers in place, it
will be easier for us all to concentrate. However, the new models operate differently from the old
ones, so be sure to check the operating manual. I've sent a copy of it to your e-mail accounts.

Questions 3 to 5 refer to the following talk.

It's an honor for me to introduce tonight's guest, Mr. Isaac Banner, a founder of the prestigious
investment company Kilburn and Banner. For five straight years, Mr. Banner's company has achieved
incredible average returns. You might also recognize him from CNT's weekly finance show Money
Talks, where he leads a panel of experts. In a few moments, Mr. Banner will introduce the principles
of his famous "real value" investment strategy, which has brought him much success. Please give
him a warm welcome.

PART 2:

And in local news, government officials of Trent City announced today a proposal for using the $1.4
million surplus in the city budget. The funds would go toward building nearly one hundred more
miles of hiking paths in Pearl Mountain Park. Supporters believe this could attract more tourists and
help Trent City establish its reputation for natural beauty. However, those against the measure say it
could actually reduce tourism spending, as long- term construction throughout the park could
discourage visitors from vacationing in the area. Mayor Wendy Duncan said that the vote scheduled
for this Friday's city council meeting is too soon. She suggested pushing it back to the April 14
meeting, allowing members to look into the matter further.

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III. Listening:

PART 1. Listen and choose the best answer to each question.

1. What is the talk about?

A. The Internet as an important tool for the tour industry C. The new ways to travel much cost
B. The decrease in use of the Internet among tourists D. The tourists who travel
independently
2. For whom is the new way of business intended?
A. People who have easy access to the Internet C. People who like business magazines
B. People who are teenagers D. People who are young adults and play
games
3. What will be improved?
A. Boilers B. Cafeteria C. Computers D. Gas
4. Who are the employees to contact if they have any questions?
A. The cafeteria employees C. The manager
B. The gas company D. Facilities Office staff
5. Why will the cafeteria be closed?
A. There is no hot water. C. The improvements will take place in the
cafeteria.
B. There is no electricity. D. The cooks are on break.

PART 2. Listen and complete notes.

AMAZING TICKET’S ANNOUNCEMENT

(6) __office hours____ __________ :

Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday: (7) __10.00am – 500pm_________ _____________

Sunday: Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Tickets for Nick Sawyer: Nov. 22nd and 23rd, starting at (8) $ 37.50__________

Tickets for Russian Ballet at the Pater Chandler Pavilion: Dec 12th, 13th and 14th : $50 - $150

No tickets for the Lakers-Celtics (9)basketball games ___________ on Nov 28th.

For more information: call during our (10) _normal busniess______ hours.

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SCRIPTS:

Part 1

The average age of our tourists is now younger than what it used to be in the past. Currently
47% are singles under the age of thirty. Also, a growing proportion is using the Internet to
plan their trips. Of the tourists we surveyed, 55% use the Internet to research travel products
and services. We predict this will continue to increase over the next five years. So whether
you own a hotel, a tour company, or any other tourist operation, your most cost-effective way
to reach a broad international market is by having a presence on the Internet. No tourist
business can continue to grow without it.
Before we begin with our regular agenda, I just wanted to remind you there will be
improvements made to the gas service this coming Tuesday. In order for the gas company
workers to complete the upgrade safely, we’ll have to shut down our boilers for most of the
day. This won’t affect any of our electrical services, so business operation should be normal,
but the cafeteria will be closed, since there won’t be any hot water available. If you have any
questions, you can call the facilities office at extension 555-5555.

Part 2

Thank you for calling Amazing Tickets. Our (6) office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m., Saturday, (7) 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5:00 p.m. We have tickets for
Nick Sawyer, November 22nd and 23rd at the L.A. Sports Arena, starting at (8) $37.50, and also tickets
for Russian Ballet, at the Pater Chandler Pavilion on December 12th, 13th, and 14th. Tickets prices for
Ballet range from a low of $50 up to $150. We’re sorry, but we have no tickets to the Lakers-Celtics
(9) basketball game on November 28th.

Thank you for calling Amazing Tickets. For more information, please call during our (10) normal
business hours.

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III. Listening:

PART 1: Listen to the recordings twice and choose the appropriate answer to each question.

1. When will they arrive in Los Angeles?

A. 5:00 B. 5: 30 C. 12:00 D. 12:30

2. What will attendants bring to all the passengers?

A. Lunch B. Beverages C. Magazines D. Pillows and

blankets

3. What does the Beautiful Interiors store sell?

A. Office supplies. B. Furniture. C. Clothes. D. Cars

4. When is the last day of the sale?

A. Monday B. Thursday C. Friday D. Sunday

5. Where is the store located?

A. In a shopping mall C. In a subway station

B. Down the street from a hotel D. Next to City Hall

PART 2: Listen to the recording twice and complete the notes.

Businesses don’t operate in isolation. They are part of the (6) ……………. ……………. . Their activities will
cause a series of (7) ……………. and ……………. effects. The effect on the environment and society of
some industries is obvious. However, the effect of others, such as the (8) ……………. …………….
industry, is not always apparent. Because the bank’s policy is usually based on the concerns of
customers, we campaign for change on issues that our customers feel strongly about. One of them
called for a ban on the (9) ……………. of ……………. in 142 countries. Other issues are third world debt,
human rights, fair trade and (10) ……………. …………….. . Because the bank represents customers, their
view is more likely to be heard.

SCRIPTS

Part 1

Questions 1 – 2

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. This is your captain speaking. Welcome aboard flight 15 from
New York to Los Angeles. Our flight should take about five and a half hours, putting us in Los Angeles
at noon, just in time for lunch. Flight attendants will be coming around soon to serve beverages to
everyone. We also have magazines and pillows and blankets available on request. Enjoy the flight.

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Questions 3 – 5

Beautiful Interiors Home Store has everything you need to make your home comfortable – sofas,
tables, desks, beds, carpets, and more. And we sell it all at a price you can afford. Join us this week
for our special anniversary sale. All home office furniture is 30 percent off. Hurry on down. Sale ends
Friday. Visit us at our new location at the new City Plaza Mall, right next to the Central Hotel, and
very close to the downtown subway station. We’re open Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Monday.

Part 2

Q: Is it really the job of business to provide a lead in ethical standards?

A: Businesses don’t operate in isolation. Businesses are part of the wider community, through their
staff and their suppliers, for example. Business activities will inevitably lead to a series of ecological
and social effects. The nature of some industries has huge and very obvious effect on the
environment and society, whilst the effect of others, such as the financial services industry, is not
always so apparent.

The bank chose to base its policy on the concerns of its customers, because it is their money that is
being used, and they should have a say in how it is used.

We also campaign for change on issues that our customers feel strongly about. One of our first
campaigns called for a ban on the use of landmines – now banned in a hundred and forty-two
countries. Since then we’ve campaigned on other issues from third world debt, human rights, fair
trade and youth poverty. Customers can get as involved as they want and, because the bank
represents them, it means their view is more likely to be heard.

HP3 EOU Sample Test

III. Listening:

PART ONE: Listen to the following talks twice and choose the appropriate answer to each question.

Questions 1-3:

1. Who is Michael Rennie?

(A) Mayor of a city (C) A factory manager

(B) President of a company (D) A news reporter

2. What is Exeter Electronics going to do?

(A) Open a factory (C) Start a new product line

(B) Move their offices (D) Elect a new president

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 3. What is expected from the new factory?

(A) It will open in April 2006. (C) Construction will begin in August.

(B) It will provide 2,000 jobs. (D) It will pump a lot of money into the local economy.

Questions 4-5:

4. What is this announcement about?

(A) Parking (C) A meeting

(B) Working overtime (D) Vacation

5. Where will the employees meet?

(A) In the Central Administration building (C) In the meeting hall

(B) In the cafeteria (D) In the coffee shop

PART TWO:

An expert at Hays company recommends important things to prepare for a job interview.

Listen and take notes (ONE WORD for each blank).

You will listen twice.

 The (6) _________________ to be successful in a job interview is _________________

 A Hays consultant instructs jobseekers how to pass that interview and how to (7)__________

their __________

 First, Hays recommends jobseekers to take care of (8) ______________ _______________

 More importantly, job-hunters should do (9) __________ on the ___________ before going to the

job interview.

 And it is vital to look at the responsibilities within a vacancy and match them to your (10)

_______________ ______________

AUDIO SCRIPTS

PART 1:

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Q1-3: Ms. Giles, we have you confirmed on Flight 67 departing from Hong Kong on the 30th of June
at 7:30 am with non-stop service to San Francisco. There will be three light meals served on
this flight, and your request for the vegetarian option has been noted. We also have you confirmed
on flight 329 to Dallas, departing at 6:20 p.m. on the 30th of June, with a stopover in Phoenix. You
must arrive at the airport to check in at least two hours before flight time. Carryon luggage is limited
to one item per passenger. Thank you for calling. Have a good trip and thank you for flying
International Airlines.

Q4-5: Breaking news in the field of business. The leader in family restaurants and the leader in
family entertainment are joining forces in a landmark alliance. The Singer Co. and the Eatorama
Corp. have reached an agreement to cooperate in advertising campaigns. The fact that both
companies are leaders in their respective fields makes this deal of special importance. Worth
about 8 billion dollars, unnamed company officials say the deal has secretly been five years in the
making, although rumors have been flying for the last seven days. When the deal was announced
three days ago, the marketing world celebrated. It has been alleged that their first campaign will
feature top Hollywood actors Tim McRae and Joseph Frank.

PART 2:

Is there any particular preparation you recommend before a job interview?

Preparation is absolutely key for any job interview. Your Hays consultant can assist you prior to that
in getting that interview and presenting your CV, but ultimately, at the end of the day, during that
meeting with an employer, it's really down to you. We advise all of our prospective jobseekers to ..
certainly look at their appearance. You need to look your best for an interview. The other aspect of
preparation which is absolutely key is to research your employer. Most organisations have websites,
so we always recommend that people conduct a lot of research into that company's website
anything that's going on any press clippings, any information that you can use to prove to the
employer that you have actually made an effort to research them before attending the interview.
From the point of view of the actual vacancy, we would always recommend that you look at the
duties within that vacancy and have a think about where in your previous experience you might be
able to demonstrate your ability to do that job.

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