托业桥考试1资料

托业桥考试1资料 LISTENING COMPREHENSIN This is the listening section of the test. There are three parts to this section. Part I Directions: You will see a picture in your test book and you will hear four short statements. Look at the picture in your test book and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. Then mark your answer on your answer sheet. Look at the sample below and listen to the four statements. (A) The boys are laughing. (B) The boys are reading. (C) The boys are fighting. (D) The boys are painting. 1. Look at the picture marked number 1 in your test book. (A) They’re singing.(B) They’re dancing. (C) They’re running.(D) They’re crying. 2. Look at the picture marked number 2 in your test book. (A) They are on a bench.(B) They are at a game. (C) They are on a roof.(D) They are in a tree. 3. Look at the picture marked number 3 in your test book. (A) She’s riding a horse.(B) She’s taking a walk. (C) She’s cleaning a barn.(D) She’s wearing a dress. 4. Look at the picture marked number 4 in your test book. (A) This is a bank.(B) This is an airport. (C) This is a post office.(D) This is a supermarket. 5. Look at the picture marked number 5 in your test book. (A) They’re standing in a classroom. (B) They’re going down the stairs. (C) They’re driving along the road. (D) They’re getting on a bus. 6. Look at the picture marked number 6 in your test book. (A) He’s washing the window.(B) He’s looking at the cameras. (C) He’s buying some shoes.(D) He’s talking to a salesman. 7. Look at the picture marked number 7 in your test book. (A) They’re waiting for a train.(B) They’re entering a building. (C) They’re fixing a truck.(D) They’re working outside. 8. Look at the picture marked number 8 in your test book. (A) She’s looking at the water.(B) She’s going for a swim. (C) She’s building a wall.(D) She’s climbing up a hill. 9. Look at the picture marked number 9 in your test book. (A) They’re resting at home.(B) They’re watching a play. (C) They’re sitting at computers.(D) They’re turning on the lights. 10. Look at the picture marked number 10 in your test book. (A) He’s parking his car.(B) He’s holding his bags. (C) He’s talking on a telephone.(D) He’s leaning on a fence. 11. Look at the picture marked number 11 in your test book. (A) She’s shopping for food.(B) She’s picking up clothes. (C) She’s moving the boxes.(D) She’s cooking the vegetables. 12. Look at the picture marked number 12 in your test book. (A) He’s setting the table.(B) He’s reading a newspaper. (C) He’s working at a desk.(D) He’s eating his dinner. 13. Look at the picture marked number 13 in your test book. (A) There’s a television set in the corner.(B) The bookcases are empty. (C) There’s a picture above the sofa.(D) The room is full of people. 14. Look at the picture marked number 14 in your test book. (A) They’re holding hands.(B) They’re closing the door. (C) They’re putting on their shoes.(D) They’re washing the floor. 15. Look at the picture marked number 15 in your test book. (A) They’re facing each other.(B) They’re directing the traffic. (C) They’re taking their hats off.(D) They have uniform on. Part II Directions: Now, you will hear a question or statement followed by three responses. Choose the best response to each question or statement. Now listen to a sample question. You will hear: Good morning, John. How are you? You will also hear: (A) I am fine, thank you. (B) I am in the living room. (C) My name is John. The best response to the question “How are you?” is choice (A), “I am fine, thank you. ” Therefore, you should choose answer (A). Now let us begin Part II with question number 16. 16. How was your weekend, Nancy? (A) Next Saturday and Sunday.(B) It was great.(C) I’m going shopping. 17. Thank you for the beautiful flowers. (A) You’re very welcome.(B) The roses, please.(C) In the garden. 18. Are you still stick, or do you feel better? (A) All day yesterday.(B) A little bit more.(C) I’m fine now. 19. What is your address? (A) It’s twenty-nine Pine Street.(B) On the first floor.(C) I prefer a shirt. 20. Would you like something to eat? (A) No, I’m not.(B) Thanks, but I just ate.(C) We don’t like it. 21. Where did you park your car? (A) Red with a black top.(B) About three years.(C) Around the corner. 22. You like baseball, don’t you? (A) The second game.(B) Yes, I play a lot.(C) It’s a new ball. 23. How will you get to the airport? (A) In an hour.(B) Yes, usually.(C) By taxi. 24. Would you like to take a short walk? (A) Three, please.(B) No, she’s tall.(C) That’s a good idea. 25. Who’s going to the movie with you? (A) My brother is.(B) I saw the last one.(C) Tomorrow night. 26. Do you know how to dance? (A) It’s in the gym.(B) No, I never learned.(C) Down the street. 27. Why are you selling your house? (A) We’re moving to Spain.(B) Yes, we are.(C) In the next six months. 28. Didn’t Paul go to school today? (A) After school.(B) In science class.(C) No, he stayed home. 29. Do I turn left or night at Main Street? (A) He’s already left.(B) Keep going straight.(C) No, it’s not. 30. Haven’t you already read that book? (A) No, it’s not ready.(B) Three dollars and fifty cents.(C) Yes, but I’m reading it again. 31. When will the concert be held? (A) Classical music.(B) On Friday evening.(C) Outside in the park. 32. Could you open the window? (A) Are you hot?(B) Two tickets, please..(C) Yes, let’s close it. 33. You should bring your umbrella. (A) Yes, I will.(B) I’m afraid I don’t.(C) Only once. 34. You made a doctor’s appointment, didn’t you? (A) Thank you very much.(B) No, I bought it.(C) Yes, it’s at one clock. 35. When are you taking a vacation this year? (A) In July, I think.(B) To the Bahamas.(C) No, it was last year. Part III Directions: Now, you will hear fifteen short talks or conversations. In your test book, you will read a question followed by four answers. Choose the best to each question and make it on your answer sheet. Now let us begin Part III with question number 36. 36. Where does this conversation take place? (A) In a store.(B) In a restaurant.(C) In a factory.(D) In a library. May I help you? Yes, I want to buy a winter coat. Our coat department is on the second floor. 37. What is today’s weather? (A) Sunny.(B) Cold.(C) Snowy.(D) Rainy. Now for today’s weather. Today will be rainy and warm. Expect the rain to continue all day and throughout the week. 38. What is the woman asking for? (A) Money.(B) Directions.(C)A newspaper.(D) The time. Can you tell me how to get to the town hall? Sure. Just turn right at the second traffic light. The town hall will be the third building on your left. Thanks for your help. 39. Who is the speaker? (A) A musician.(B) A flight attendant.(C) An artist.(D) A tour guide. Good morning, everyone. Today on our tour, I’ll be showing you some of the famous attractions of the city. If you have any questions, be sure to ask me. We will be departing in a few minutes. 40. How did the man get to work today? (A) In a car.(B) By bus.(C) On foot.(D) On a train. Guess what? I walked to work today. You usually take the bus, don’t you? Yes, but I’m trying to get more exercise. 41. Where is this announcement being made? (A) In a doctor’s office.(B) In a classroom. (C) At a business meeting.(D) At a fashion show. I’m Mrs. Mason. Welcome to Introduction to French. This class meets from 10:00 to 11:15. Now, let’s start by opening our textbooks. 42. Who will they probably call for help? (A) A police officer.(B) A plumber. (C) An electrician.(D) An automobile mechanic. We’d better call for help. I think one of our pipes is leaking. What happened? I’m not sure, but there’s water all over the kitchen floor. 43. When is the Prime Minister’s speech? (A) At 7:00 p.m.(B) At 8:00 p.m.(C) At 9:00 p.m.(D) At 10:00 p.m. Stay tuned for the hit show Young Doctors at eight p.m. It will be followed by live coverage of the Prime Minister’s speech, beginning at nine o’clock. 44. Why is Jim happy? (A) It is his birthday.(B) The weather is nice.(C) He won a prize. (D) He has a new car. You’re in a good mood today, Jim. What’s going on? I finally bought a new car. I’ve been saving for it over five years. No wonder you’re so happy! 45. What is the dinner special tonight? (A) Chicken.(B) Fish.(C) Beef.(D) Noodles. Good evening. My name is Barbara, and I’ll be your waitress. Tonight’s dinner special is grilled tuna fish served with rice and salad. 46. Where will Susan arrive? (A) On Monday.(B) On Wednesday. (C) On Friday.(D) On Saturday. My cousin Susan is flying in for a visit. She’ll get here on Monday. That’s great news. How long can she stay? Just until Saturday. 47. Why is the company early today? (A) The weather is bad. (B) It is a national holiday. (C) The company is having a picnic. (D) The company is moving to new offices. Today, our company will be closing early so that everyone can go to the company picnic. Meet outside in the picnic area with all your co-workers to celebrate another good year. 48. What does the woman want? (A) To have her clothes cleaned.(B) To order room service. (C) To have a fax sent. (D) To check out of the hotel. Is there a laundry service in the hotel? Yes, we charge three dollars per item. Good. I need to have some clothes washed. 49. How long is the swim team’s practice? (A) Fifteen minutes.(B) Thirty minutes.(C) One hour.(D) Two hours. Attention, swimmers. It’s almost time for the swim team to practice. Everyone else must get out of the pool. The swim team’s practice will last for one hour. You can get back in the water in an hour. 50. Why is Sam late? (A) He is getting his coat. (B) He is stuck in traffic. (C) He is feeling ill. (D) He is talking on the telephone. Janice, why are you standing here in the cold? I’m waiting for Sam. He’s supposed to give me a ride home, but he’s late. Oh, he’s still on the phone. I hope he doesn’t take too long. READING This is the reading section of the test. There are two parts to this section. Part IV Directions: Question 51-80 are incomplete sentences. There are four words or phrases, marked (A), (B), (C), and (D), under each sentence. Choose the ONE word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Then mark your answer on your answer sheet. Example: Please turn off your computer at the of the day. (A) ends (B) ending (C) end (D) ended 51. Yesterday , Susan football in Amsterdam. (A) played (B) to play (C) play (D) playing 52. The green skirt belongs to Tom, but the black one is . (A) myself (B) my (C) mine (D) me 53. All of our rugs are made of wool and are to care for. (A) glad (B) usual (C) open (D) easy 54. Mrs. King sent a by computer to the store manager to explain her problem. (A) gift (B) pencil (C) package (D) mail 55. Ricardo scored the goal in the soccer game. (A) won (B) winning (C) wins (D) win 56. We sitting inside the odeum when the musicians walked by. (A) were (B) left (C) did (D) went 57. The girl has a great job offer to manage a clothing store the mall. (A) in (B) at (C) on (D) with 58. If it rains, the picnic may have to be canceled postponed. (A) but (B) so (C) else (D) or 59. When Alice has free , she likes to listen opera. (A) room (B) time (C) hobby (D) hour 60. A husband and wife must respect each other in order to have a good . (A) marry (B) marrying (C) marriage (D) married 61. Jimmy will with the freight forwarder today. (A) talk (B) talker (C) to talk (D) talking 62. Alex was told to his homework instead of watching television. (A) have (B) make (C) give (D) do 63. Williamson Furniture Company is well-known for its sofas and armchairs. (A) comforted (B) comfortable (C) comfortingly (D) comfortably 64. Please your bill on the bottom line before you leave. (A) sign (B) signature (C) to sign (D) signing 65. I left my apartment this morning, I had my keys in my pocket. (A) Why (B) Who (C) What (D) When 66. Be sure to attach the wires when you set up your stereo. (A) helpfully (B) nearly (C) correctly (D)rarely 67. The flight to Dallas leaves ten minutes. (A) in (B) on (C) for (D) at 68. Mark thinks that painting is than drawing. (A) hardness (B) harder (C) hard (D) hardest 69. The hotel manager has a list of rooms that need (A) cleaning (B) be cleaned (C) to clean (D) clean 70. The receptionist was stuck in traffic, so she was for work. (A) unable (B) near (C) late (D) soon 71. Andy is on the tennis team because he the game so well. (A) takes (B) seems (C) plays (D) looks 72. Erica made a of $10,000 when she sold her house. (A) profitable (B) profiting (C) profited (D)profit 73. I could hear the music because the audience was very loud. (A) highly (B) evenly (C) early (D) barely 74. To get to the lobby, go the doors at the end of this hallway. (A) above (B) under (C) through (D) down 75. All prices in the store will be during the sale in December. (A) reduced (B) reduce (C) reducing (D) reduction 76. The new copy machine is the old one, but it has more features. (A) sure (B) like (C) close (D) same 77. Travelers should give a few days to recover from jet lag. (A) themselves (B) their (C) they (D) theirs 78. Ms. Green was carrying some important papers in her when she went to the train station. (A) meeting (B) office (C) card (D) briefcase 79. On winter camping trips, take a tent that will give you against cold weather. (A) protect (B) protection (C) protected (D) protector 80. The party was so that we had a difficult time finding our friends. (A) crowded (B) heavy (C) excited (D) strong Part , Directions: Questions 81-100 are based on reading materials such as notices, letters, forms, and advertisements. Choose the one best answer, (A), (B), (C), or (D),to each question. Then mark your answer on your answer sheet. Reading the following example. Questions 81-82 refer to the following chart. 81. What percent of students like history best? (A) 14% (B) 18% (C) 21% (D) 29% 82. What is the most popular subject? (A) Literature (B) Math (C) Art (D) Science Questions 83-84 refer to the following invitation. 83. What kind of events is described? (A) A meal (B) A play (C) A class (D) A wedding 84. Who is Franklin B. Nelson ? (A) A writer(B) An actor (C) A painter (D) A musician Questions 85-86 refer to the following Chart. 85. What information does the chart give? (A)Tour prices (B) Hotel prices (C) Airplane fares (D) Bus fares 86. What does the chart say about the Jupiter Business Hotel? (A) It is closed (B) It arranges tours (C) It gives discounts (D) It is on an island Questions 87-89 refer to the following note. 87. Where was John at 4:00 p.m.? (A) At a grocery store (B) At a game (C) At work (D) At a friend’s house 88. Why did Bob Black call? (A) To talk about work (B)To ask for a ride (C)To invite John to dinner (D)To make an appointment 89. What does Karen ask John to do? (A)Call her (B) Cook dinner (C) Go shopping (D) Walk the dog Questions 90-92 refer to the following chart. Television Listings Monday, February 15 MNA Network(Channel 3) 6:00-8:00a.m. Morning Coffee (news and entertainment) 8:00-8:30a.m. Eye on style (Clothing from the streets of Paris) 8:30-9:30a.m. Beyond Medicine (latest health updates) 9:30-10:00a.m. Travel Show (today’s travel destination :Mexico) 10:00a.m.-12:30p.m. Happy to Meet You (morning movie, with Judy Mann) 12:30-1:30 p.m. Midday News (local news) 90. How long is the movie? (A) 1 hour and 45 minutes (B)2 hours (C) 2 hours and 15 minutes (D 2 hours and 30 minutes 91. When can viewers watch a new program? (A) 9:30 A.M. (B) 10:30 A.M. (C) 12:30 P.M. (D) 1:30 P.M. 92. What is the 8:00 show about? (A) Health (B) Fashion (C) Coffee (D) Travel Questions 93-95 refer to the following notice. 93. Where does the notice appear? (A) At a construction site (B)In a department store (C) At a post office (D) In an apartment building 94. When will the basement be closed? (A)Match 19 (B) Match 31(C) April 1(D) April 19 95. What will Tom Gaston do? (A)Put in a new heater (B) Pay the electric bill (C) Buy more washing machines (D) Add extra storage areas Questions 96-98 refer to the following invitation. 96. What does Gina Harding study? (A) Engineering (B) Child development (C) Marine life (D) Literature 97. When did Gina Harding first become interested in her area of study? (A)When she was a child (B) When she was in college (C) When she read Under the Bering Sea (D) When she traveled to Alaska 98. Where does Gina Harding live now? (A) In Washington (B) In California (C) In Florida (D) In Alaska Questions 99-100 refer to the following invitation. 99. What does Computer Vision, Inc., do? (A) It creates computer games (B) It trains computer specialist (C) It writes computer manuals (D) It makes computer repairs 100. What is NOT stated on the card? (A) The company’s business hours (B) The number of the claim check (C) The company’s location (D) The reason for the claim check