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Question 1Listening and written comprehension

A short announcement says: "The library will close at 4 p.m. on Friday for staff training." When will the library close on Friday?

  1. At 4 p.m. Correct answer.
  2. At 5 p.m.
  3. At noon
  4. At 6 p.m.

Explanation

The announcement states the closing time directly as 4 p.m. on Friday. A listener only needs to catch the time paired with the day mentioned. No other time is given in the message.

Question 2Listening and written comprehension

A sign reads: "Please use the side entrance while the main doors are being repaired." What should visitors do?

  1. Knock on the main doors
  2. Return on another day
  3. Wait outside until repairs finish
  4. Enter through the side entrance Correct answer.

Explanation

The sign gives a direct instruction to use the side entrance during repairs. The purpose of such notices is to redirect people away from the closed area. Following the stated instruction is the only action requested.

Question 3Listening and written comprehension

A message says: "I left the keys under the blue flowerpot on the balcony." Where are the keys?

  1. In the kitchen drawer
  2. On the balcony Correct answer.
  3. Inside the car
  4. In the mailbox

Explanation

The speaker locates the keys under a flowerpot on the balcony, so the balcony is the correct place. The flowerpot is a detail that helps identify the exact spot. Other locations are not mentioned in the message.

Question 4Listening and written comprehension

A weather report says: "Light rain in the morning, clearing by early afternoon, with strong winds developing overnight." What should people expect in the afternoon?

  1. No rain Correct answer.
  2. Strong winds
  3. Heavy snow
  4. Thunderstorms

Explanation

The report says the rain clears by early afternoon, meaning the afternoon should be dry. Strong winds are forecast for overnight, not the afternoon. Careful ordering of the time phrases is what makes this clear.

Question 5Listening and written comprehension

A voicemail says: "Hi, it's Dana. The meeting moved from Tuesday to Thursday at the same time." When is the meeting now?

  1. Wednesday
  2. Friday
  3. Tuesday
  4. Thursday Correct answer.

Explanation

Dana explains that the meeting was moved to Thursday, which is the new date. The original Tuesday is mentioned only to show the change. The time of day stays the same, so only the day matters here.

Question 6Listening and written comprehension

A store notice says: "Returns accepted within 30 days with a receipt." A customer bought an item 20 days ago and has the receipt. Can the customer return it?

  1. Yes, but only without a receipt
  2. No, because 30 days have passed
  3. No, because receipts are not accepted
  4. Yes, because the item is within 30 days and the receipt is present Correct answer.

Explanation

The policy requires two conditions: a return within 30 days and a receipt. The customer meets both because 20 days is less than 30 and the receipt is available. Both conditions must be satisfied for a return to be allowed.

Question 7Listening and written comprehension

A speaker says: "The train leaves at 8:15, so let's meet at the station at 8:00." Why meet at 8:00?

  1. To check the schedule
  2. To arrive before the train departs Correct answer.
  3. To wait for another person
  4. To buy coffee

Explanation

Meeting fifteen minutes before departure gives time to reach the platform before the train leaves. The earlier time is logically tied to the 8:15 departure. This is an inference from the relationship between the two times.

Question 8Listening and written comprehension

A sign at a museum says: "Photography is permitted, but flash must be turned off." What does this mean?

  1. No photographs are allowed
  2. Flash photography is encouraged
  3. Only staff may take photos
  4. Photos are allowed without flash Correct answer.

Explanation

The sign allows photography with one restriction: the flash must be off. So taking pictures is fine as long as no flash is used. The restriction limits how photos are taken, not whether they can be taken.

Question 9Listening and written comprehension

A speaker says: "I would have finished the report, but my computer crashed twice." What does the speaker imply?

  1. The report was not finished because of computer problems Correct answer.
  2. The report was finished on time
  3. The computer was never used
  4. The report was never started

Explanation

The structure "would have finished... but" signals that the intended result did not happen. The reason given is that the computer crashed. Therefore the report remained unfinished because of the crashes.

Question 10Listening and written comprehension

A radio host says: "Tickets went on sale Monday and sold out within an hour." What can be concluded?

  1. Demand for tickets was very high Correct answer.
  2. Tickets are still available
  3. Tickets were free
  4. The event was cancelled

Explanation

Selling out within an hour shows that far more people wanted tickets than were available. Fast sellouts indicate strong demand. The other options add facts the sentence does not contain.

Question 11Listening and written comprehension

A colleague writes: "Could you send me the figures by Wednesday? I need them before the client call on Thursday." Why does the colleague need the figures by Wednesday?

  1. To prepare before the Thursday call Correct answer.
  2. To file them for next month
  3. To send them to the client directly
  4. To check them with a manager

Explanation

The deadline is set one day before the client call, which suggests time is needed to review the figures beforehand. The stated reason links the Wednesday deadline to the Thursday call. This is an inference based on the timing.

Question 12Listening and written comprehension

A narrator says: "She glanced at the clock, sighed, and reached for her coat." What is most likely happening?

  1. She is answering the phone
  2. She is getting ready to leave Correct answer.
  3. She is starting a long project
  4. She is cooking dinner

Explanation

Looking at the clock and reaching for a coat are actions associated with preparing to go out. The sigh suggests she may be reluctant or tired. Together these details point to leaving rather than starting something new.

Question 13Listening and written comprehension

A guide says: "The path splits just past the bridge; keep to the left fork, and you'll reach the lake in about ten minutes." A hiker follows the left fork. What should the hiker expect?

  1. Another bridge
  2. A dead end
  3. A steep climb
  4. The lake after about ten minutes Correct answer.

Explanation

The guide states that the left fork leads to the lake in roughly ten minutes. Following that instruction matches the described outcome. The right fork is the one not to take.

Question 14Listening and written comprehension

A speaker says: "The new policy takes effect on the first of next month, not immediately as some had assumed." What does the speaker correct?

  1. The date the policy was written
  2. The person who wrote the policy
  3. The name of the policy
  4. The belief that the policy starts right away Correct answer.

Explanation

The phrase "not immediately as some had assumed" shows the speaker is correcting a mistaken belief about timing. The actual start date is the first of next month. The correction concerns when the policy begins, not its content.

Question 15Listening and written comprehension

A message says: "I can't make the 6 p.m. showing, but the 9 p.m. one works for me." What does the person prefer?

  1. The 6 p.m. showing
  2. Either showing
  3. Neither showing
  4. The 9 p.m. showing Correct answer.

Explanation

The speaker rejects the 6 p.m. option and states that 9 p.m. works. The word "but" contrasts the two times and marks the preference. So the later showing is the one chosen.

Question 16Listening and written comprehension

A news item says: "The company reported record profits, yet announced it would cut 200 jobs." What does "yet" signal here?

  1. A repetition of the first fact
  2. A contrast between two facts Correct answer.
  3. A sequence in time
  4. A cause-and-effect link

Explanation

The conjunction "yet" introduces information that seems surprising next to the first clause. Record profits would normally suggest expansion, not job cuts. The word therefore marks a contrast rather than a cause or sequence.

Question 17Listening and written comprehension

A teacher says: "Unless everyone submits the form by Friday, the trip cannot be confirmed." What must happen for the trip to be confirmed?

  1. The trip is postponed
  2. Everyone submits the form by Friday Correct answer.
  3. The teacher submits the form
  4. Most students submit the form

Explanation

"Unless" means "if not," so the trip depends on all forms arriving by Friday. If even one form is missing, confirmation fails. The condition is therefore full submission by the deadline.

Question 18Listening and written comprehension

A customer says: "This jacket fits well, but the sleeves are a bit long." What is the customer's main concern?

  1. The color
  2. The price
  3. The sleeve length Correct answer.
  4. The fabric

Explanation

The only problem raised after the positive comment is the length of the sleeves. The word "but" highlights this as the issue. Fit, color, price, and fabric are not criticized.

Question 19Listening and written comprehension

A presenter says: "Rather than adding more features, we should first fix the ones users already struggle with." What does the presenter recommend?

  1. Delaying all work
  2. Improving existing features Correct answer.
  3. Removing all features
  4. Adding many new features

Explanation

"Rather than" rejects the idea of adding features and points to fixing current problems. The recommendation is therefore to improve what already exists. The sentence prioritizes repair over expansion.

Question 20Listening and written comprehension

A speaker says: "Had I known the road was closed, I would have taken the highway." What actually happened?

  1. The speaker took the highway
  2. The speaker did not take the highway Correct answer.
  3. The speaker knew about the closure
  4. The speaker stayed home

Explanation

This inverted conditional describes an unreal past: the speaker did not know and did not take the highway. The "would have" clause shows what would have happened instead. So the actual route was not the highway.

Question 21Listening and written comprehension

A review says: "The film is far from flawless, though the lead performance alone justifies a ticket." What is the reviewer's overall position?

  1. The film is worthless
  2. The film has no weaknesses
  3. The lead actor should be replaced
  4. The film is worth seeing for one strong element Correct answer.

Explanation

The reviewer admits flaws but says one performance alone makes the film worth watching. "Far from flawless" concedes problems, while "though" introduces the positive point. The overall stance is qualified approval.

Question 22Listening and written comprehension

A manager says: "I'm not saying the plan won't work; I'm saying it needs a clearer budget before we commit." What is the manager doing?

  1. Rejecting the plan completely
  2. Cancelling the project
  3. Asking for a revision before approval Correct answer.
  4. Approving the budget

Explanation

The manager denies rejecting the plan and names one condition: a clearer budget. This is a request for revision rather than outright refusal. Approval is deferred until that condition is met.

Question 23Listening and written comprehension

A text says: "Sales rose sharply in spring, leveled off over summer, and dipped slightly in autumn." Which description matches the trend?

  1. Steady decline throughout the year
  2. A rise, then stability, then a small fall Correct answer.
  3. A fall, then a rise, then stability
  4. Constant growth all year

Explanation

Three phases are described in order: a sharp spring rise, a flat summer, and a slight autumn drop. Matching each verb to its season gives the full trend. The sequence matters for choosing the right option.

Question 24Listening and written comprehension

A speaker says: "Not only did the team miss the deadline, but they also failed to inform the client." What are the two problems?

  1. A budget error and a late delivery
  2. A late delivery and no client notification Correct answer.
  3. A staff shortage and a budget error
  4. A client complaint and a staff shortage

Explanation

The "not only... but also" structure lists two failures: missing the deadline and not telling the client. Each clause contributes one problem. Other issues such as budget or staffing are not mentioned.

Question 25Listening and written comprehension

A notice says: "Owing to unforeseen demand, the workshop has been moved to a larger room; your original ticket remains valid." What changed and what stayed the same?

  1. The ticket changed; the room stayed the same
  2. Both the room and the ticket changed
  3. Neither the room nor the ticket changed
  4. The room changed; the ticket stayed valid Correct answer.

Explanation

The notice states the workshop moved to a larger room, which is the change. It also states that original tickets remain valid, which is what stayed the same. Reading both clauses is needed to answer fully.

Question 26Listening and written comprehension

A receptionist says: "The doctor is running about twenty minutes behind, so please have a seat in the waiting area." What does the receptionist want the patient to do?

  1. Fill out new paperwork
  2. Return on another day
  3. Wait in the seating area Correct answer.
  4. Pay before the appointment

Explanation

The phrase "have a seat in the waiting area" is a polite instruction to sit and wait. The mention of a twenty-minute delay explains why waiting is necessary, not a request to reschedule or pay.

Question 27Listening and written comprehension

A voicemail says: "Hi, it's Dana. The meeting room is locked, so I've left the folder with the security desk on the ground floor." Where is the folder?

  1. In the locked meeting room
  2. With Dana at home
  3. In the mail room
  4. At the security desk Correct answer.

Explanation

Dana states directly that the folder was left with the security desk on the ground floor. The locked room is given only as the reason she could not leave it there.

Question 28Listening and written comprehension

A sign in a car park reads: "Vehicles parked without a valid permit will be clamped." What happens to a car with no permit?

  1. It is clamped Correct answer.
  2. It is moved to another space
  3. It is towed to a garage
  4. It receives a warning letter

Explanation

The sign states the consequence explicitly: a vehicle without a valid permit will be clamped. The other outcomes are not stated on the sign, so they cannot be inferred.

Question 29Listening and written comprehension

A speaker says: "I've booked the tickets for Saturday, and I've also arranged a table for four at the restaurant afterwards." How many people is the table for?

  1. Three
  2. Two
  3. Four Correct answer.
  4. Five

Explanation

The speaker says a table for four has been arranged, which states the number of diners directly. The day of the booking is separate information and does not affect the count.

Question 30Listening and written comprehension

A recorded announcement says: "The library closes at six on weekdays and at four on Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays." When does the library close on Saturday?

  1. At six
  2. At four Correct answer.
  3. At five
  4. It stays open all day

Explanation

The announcement gives a separate closing time for Saturdays, which is four o'clock. The six o'clock time applies only to weekdays.

Question 31Listening and written comprehension

A colleague says: "I'll be working from home on Thursday, but I'll be back in the office on Friday morning." Where will the colleague be on Thursday?

  1. At home Correct answer.
  2. In the office
  3. At a client site
  4. On a train

Explanation

Working from home on Thursday is stated explicitly, and the return to the office is placed on Friday. The contrast word "but" marks the change of location between the two days.

Question 32Listening and written comprehension

A speaker says: "Please use the side entrance while the main doors are being repaired." Why should people use the side entrance?

  1. The side entrance is closer
  2. The main doors are being repaired Correct answer.
  3. The main doors close at noon
  4. The side entrance is for staff only

Explanation

The word "while" links the instruction to its cause: the main doors are under repair. The other options add reasons that the speaker does not give.

Question 33Listening and written comprehension

A note on an office door says: "Meeting in progress. Please knock and wait." What should a visitor do?

  1. Call the office phone
  2. Come back later
  3. Knock and wait Correct answer.
  4. Enter without knocking

Explanation

The note gives two direct instructions: knock, then wait. Reading the notice literally is enough, since no alternative action is offered.

Question 34Listening and written comprehension

A speaker says: "The first draft was due on Monday, but I only sent it on Thursday, so the editor was not pleased." What caused the editor's displeasure?

  1. The draft arrived late Correct answer.
  2. The draft was missing a title
  3. The draft was sent to the wrong person
  4. The draft was too short

Explanation

The speaker links the late submission to the editor's reaction using "so". The deadline was Monday and the draft went out on Thursday, which makes it late.

Question 35Listening and written comprehension

A speaker says: "Although the venue was smaller than we expected, the acoustics were excellent." What is the speaker's overall view of the venue?

  1. It was too expensive
  2. It was better than the previous one
  3. It had good sound despite its size Correct answer.
  4. It was completely unsuitable

Explanation

"Although" concedes a drawback (small size) before the positive main point (excellent acoustics). The overall evaluation therefore stresses the good sound quality rather than the size.

Question 36Listening and written comprehension

A manager says: "We can either extend the deadline by a week or reduce the scope of the report. I'd rather not compromise on quality." What does the manager favour?

  1. Reducing the scope
  2. Extending the deadline Correct answer.
  3. Hiring more staff
  4. Cancelling the report

Explanation

The manager rejects compromising on quality, which rules out cutting the report's scope. Of the two options offered, extending the deadline is the one that preserves quality.

Question 37Listening and written comprehension

A speaker says: "If the supplier confirms by noon, we can still ship today; otherwise it will go out Monday." What determines whether the order ships today?

  1. The supplier's confirmation by noon Correct answer.
  2. The size of the order
  3. The customer's payment method
  4. The courier's availability

Explanation

The conditional structure makes the supplier's noon confirmation the deciding factor. "Otherwise" introduces the fallback outcome of shipping on Monday.

Question 38Listening and written comprehension

A speaker says: "The museum's new wing opened to long queues, but visitor numbers have fallen steadily since." What does the speaker describe?

  1. A complete closure of the wing
  2. A one-day event only
  3. A steady increase over time
  4. A rise followed by a decline Correct answer.

Explanation

Long queues at opening indicate strong initial interest, and the fall in numbers afterwards shows a decline. The word "but" signals the reversal between the two periods.

Question 39Listening and written comprehension

A speaker says: "I don't doubt that the software works; my concern is whether staff can learn it quickly enough." What is the speaker worried about?

  1. Whether the software functions
  2. How fast staff can learn the software Correct answer.
  3. The cost of the licence
  4. Whether the staff like the software

Explanation

The speaker concedes that the software works and then shifts the concern to how quickly staff can learn it. The focus is therefore on the speed of learning, not on functionality.

Question 40Listening and written comprehension

A speaker says: "The instructions were clear enough, but I still managed to attach the shelf upside down." What is the speaker doing?

  1. Blaming the instructions
  2. Asking for help
  3. Making fun of their own mistake Correct answer.
  4. Complaining about the shelf

Explanation

The speaker admits the instructions were clear and takes responsibility for the error, which signals self-deprecating humour. The contrast "but I still" turns the fault on the speaker rather than the guide.

Question 41Listening and written comprehension

A speaker says: "The proposal is sound in principle, but the timeline strikes me as optimistic." What does the speaker think about the timeline?

  1. It is the strongest part
  2. It is well justified
  3. It is unrealistic Correct answer.
  4. It is too generous

Explanation

Calling a timeline "optimistic" is an indirect way of saying it is probably unrealistic. The praise for the proposal's principle contrasts with this reservation about timing.

Question 42Listening and written comprehension

A speaker says: "Not until the auditor arrived did anyone notice the missing signature." When was the missing signature noticed?

  1. After the report was filed
  2. During the signing ceremony
  3. Before the audit began
  4. When the auditor arrived Correct answer.

Explanation

The inverted structure "not until ... did" places the discovery at the moment the auditor arrived. Before that point, nobody had noticed the problem.

Question 43Listening and written comprehension

A speaker says: "Had the weather held, the match would have gone ahead as planned." What happened to the match?

  1. It was played as planned
  2. It did not go ahead Correct answer.
  3. It was moved indoors
  4. It was postponed to the next day

Explanation

The third conditional with "had ... held" states a condition that was not met, so the planned outcome did not occur. The match therefore did not take place as scheduled.

Question 44Listening and written comprehension

A speaker says: "The two designs are similar in cost, though the second uses far less energy over its lifetime." What advantage does the speaker give the second design?

  1. It looks more attractive
  2. It is easier to install
  3. It uses less energy over time Correct answer.
  4. It is cheaper to buy

Explanation

The speaker treats cost as roughly equal and then highlights lower lifetime energy use as the difference. "Though" marks this as the point in the second design's favour.

Question 45Listening and written comprehension

A speaker says: "I'd sooner walk an hour than take that bus again." What does the speaker mean?

  1. They cannot afford the bus
  2. They prefer walking to the bus Correct answer.
  3. They enjoy long walks in general
  4. They missed the bus

Explanation

The idiom "would sooner ... than" expresses a strong preference for the first option. The speaker dislikes the bus enough to choose an hour of walking instead.

Question 46Listening and written comprehension

A speaker says: "The committee's report stops short of recommending a ban, though it notes that voluntary limits have failed." What is the report's position?

  1. It refuses to discuss the issue
  2. It says voluntary limits are working
  3. It avoids recommending a ban Correct answer.
  4. It recommends an immediate ban

Explanation

"Stops short of recommending" means the report comes close to but does not actually call for a ban. The note that voluntary limits failed makes this restraint notable.

Question 47Listening and written comprehension

A speaker says: "Were it not for the last-minute sponsorship, the exhibition would never have opened." What role did the sponsorship play?

  1. It covered only the catering
  2. It was unnecessary
  3. It was essential to the exhibition Correct answer.
  4. It arrived too late to matter

Explanation

The conditional "were it not for" identifies the sponsorship as the factor without which the exhibition would not have opened. That makes it essential rather than incidental.

Question 48Listening and written comprehension

A speaker says: "Far from settling the dispute, the new ruling has given both sides fresh grounds for complaint." What effect did the ruling have?

  1. It worsened the dispute Correct answer.
  2. It ended both complaints
  3. It resolved the dispute
  4. It delayed the dispute

Explanation

"Far from" negates the expected outcome and replaces it with the opposite: instead of settling matters, the ruling created new complaints. The effect is therefore an escalation of the dispute.

Question 49Listening and written comprehension

A speaker says: "One might question the cost, but to dismiss the scheme on that basis alone would be to miss the point." What is the speaker's attitude to the scheme?

  1. It costs less than expected
  2. It has not been costed at all
  3. It should be abandoned because of cost
  4. It deserves support despite the cost Correct answer.

Explanation

The speaker acknowledges cost as a possible objection but argues that rejecting the scheme for that reason alone would misunderstand it. The overall stance is therefore supportive despite the expense.

Question 50Listening and written comprehension

A speaker says: "So persuasive was the presentation that even the sceptics on the board voted in favour." What does the sentence emphasise?

  1. The board's lack of information
  2. The strength of the presentation Correct answer.
  3. The sceptics' long-standing opposition
  4. The length of the meeting

Explanation

The inverted "so ... that" construction stresses the degree of persuasiveness by pointing to its unlikely effect. The sceptics changing their vote is evidence of how convincing the presentation was.