PART 1

CODE 004:
1. C

2. B

3. B

4. D

5. B

6. D

7. A

8. B

Script:
1. = 74C - P.152 - announcement
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 flight number 1124,
which departs at 11:05 PM and arrives in Chicago at 8:45 AM 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 reservations on
flight 899 who are willing to rebook to American Airlines.
Source: TEST 1 PAGE 152-153

2. = 82B - P.153 - instruction

If the customer brings in an item of clothing they would like to return for exchange or refund, the
first thing you do is examine it to make sure the customer did not wear the clothing. If they did,
then they can't return it. Remember, nothing can be returned without an original store receipt. We
don't accept photocopied receipts or credit card invoices.
Source: TEST 1 PAGE 152-153

3. = 99B - P.153 - announcement

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 begins 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.
Source: TEST 1 PAGE 152-153

4. =74D - P.164 - instruction

XT procedure is very simple. First you get the proper form and a box down from the supply
room. When you filled out a form and the box is ready, you go to the shipping office to have the
package certified. At that time the office manager will approve all the paperwork. Then you take
the box to the clerk who will mail the package. Oh, and make sure you keep the carbon copy of
the shipping form and file them under outgoing.
Source: TEST 3 PAGE 164-165

5. = 82B - P.165 - instruction

Welcome. As you know the search for a new vice president of the international marketing
department will begin soon. All of you who are company managers were invited to this meeting
because you are eligible for this position. The position will first be posted internally for 4 weeks.
If a suitable candidate is not found within our company, the position will be posted externally on
the web site and in the local newspaper. We hope to have a new vice president hired in less than
3 months. We look forward to seeing all of your applications within the next month.
Source: TEST 3 PAGE 164-165

6. = 95D - P.189 - announcement

This announcement is for hospital personnel. Parking area 1 will be closed today between 12
o'clock and 2 pm so that snow pilots can clear away ice and snow. You may park in either
parking area 2 or 3 which has already been cleared. You may also park in available spaces at
Flint Pharmacy or behind the Love Health Clinic. The weather is getting colder, with more
precipitation in the form of snow or snow rain tonight and continuing through tomorrow,
travelers are advised to watch for icy patches on the roads. We will keep you updated on weather
conditions as well as parking regulations.
Source: TEST 7 PAGE 189

7. = 100A - P.189 - announcement

Here is the community arts calendar for the week of August 10th. This Saturday Clinton
Township band will be performing at Groves Auditorium. Highlights of the evening include
Bach's solo piano and Chopin's concerto in E minor. This Sunday, the Youth Arts Center will
sponsor a visit to the city art museum. Interested young artists should call 344-ARTS for details.
Early American crafts will be the focus of the monthly lecture in the university hall. The lecture
is open to the public and begins at 7 pm on Tuesday.
Source: TEST 7 PAGE 189

8. = 82B - P.194-195 - announcement

May I have your attention please! We will be closing at 1 o'clock today in order to take inventory
of the library's holdings. In order for a more accurate count to be made, no books can be checked
out today. However, we will be happy to hold anything you would like to lend at the front desk
until Saturday. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Our regular Weekday hours
of 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. will resume tomorrow. Thank you for your cooperation as we complete this
important task.
Source: TEST 8 PAGE 194-195

PART 2
CODE 004:
9. B

10. B

11. A

12. D

13. A

14. B

15. C

16. D

17. C

18. B

19. C

20. B
Script:
Conversation 1 - Questions 9-12:

M: Did you find out when the plumber is going to be here to fix the broken pipe?
W: Yes, I called at 1 o'clock, and he said he was tied up in another building and would be hereby 2.

M: Okay, it's ten minutes to 2 right now. Could you do me a favor and make sure the work goessmoothly
when he gets here? I have to step out of the office to meet a client but should be back by 4 o'clock.

W: Okay, I will see you later.

Source: VSTEP B1 COLLECTION MOCKTEST - Test 3 / Part 2 (Q9-Q12)

Conversation 2 – Question 13-16:

Woman: Hello, West Bay Hotel. Can I help you?

Man: Oh, good morning. I am ringing about your advertisement in the Evening Gazete.

Woman: Is that the one for temporary staff?

Man: That’s right. Could you tell me what kind of staff are you looking for?

Woman: We’re looking for waiters at the moment.

Man: Right. Erm, what are the hours of work?

Woman: There are two different shifts – There’s a day shift from 7 to 2 and a late shift from 4 still 11.

Man: What about time off?

Woman: You get one day off.

Man: Do you know what the rates of pay are?

Woman: Yes, I’ve got them here. You get 5.50 pounds an hour, and that includes a break.

Man: Oh good. Yes, so let’s see. I’d get er, two hundred and twenty one, no, two hundred and thirty one pounds a
week?

Woman: You’d also get tips – our guests tend to be quite generous.

Man: Erm, is there a uniform? What about clothes?

Woman: Yes, I forgot to mention that. You need to wear a white shirt, just a plain one, and dark trousers.
Man: Erm, ne last thing – I don’t know what the starting date is.

Woman: Just a minute. I think it’s sometime around the end of June. Yes, the 28th in the time for the summer.

Man: That’s great. I am available from the 10th. Well, thanks very much for your help.

Woman: You’re welcome. Bye.

Man: Bye.

Source: 7 VSTEP B1-B2-C1 TESTS - Test 2 / Part 2 (Q13-Q16)

Conversation 3 – Question 17-20:

You will hear a man talking on the radio about clubs for young people.

Interviewer: Welcome back! Charles Ryan is here to tell us about some great activities for children and young
people this summer.

Charles: Thank you! There are a lot of options for young people in the area at the moment. Nature Watch is on
25th July at the wildlife center. It includes a talk about birds, an art and craft hour when children can draw and
paint their own wildlife, and there’s also a wildlife walk with a guide. It’s for younger children aged between five
and nine, and parents are asked to stay with their children.

Interviewer: And what about older children?

Charles: For children aged 12 and above, there’s the new music club. It’s on every week during the school
holidays and if it’s successful, the organizers are thinking of continuing it in term time. Young people bring their
music to the club, exchange information about musicians and listen to and talk about music. The organizers are
also planning to invite a local band to play at the club.

Interviewer: Excellent! Are there any sports clubs around?

Charles: Yes, of course. There’s the football club, for young people who want to improve their game. There are
two groups: ages 6-9 and 10-12. It’s on every morning for a week- that’s from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., so children
should take snacks. They’ll be home in time for lunch. Drinks will be provided free of charge.

PART 3

CODE 004:
21. A

22. D

23. B

24. D
25. A

26. C

27. A

28. B

29. A

30. C

31. D

32. C

33. B

34. A

35. D

Script:
Talk/Lecture/Conversation 1:

M: So I really appreciate your talking with me about this.

W: Well, I was concerned. Generally I think students should get a grade based on your overall
work-but I could see that you didn't do as well on the last test ... and you had done very well on
the first two exams.

M: I know. I was right in the middle of moving out of my dorm at the end of the semester and
that was my last exam. Normally, I wouldn't ask to take an incomplete, but I just didn't feel that a
lower grade really represented my work.

W: I agree. But, again, I don't usually like to do change-of grade forms.

M: OK. I understand
W: So ... well, I was thinking. Perhaps if you want to do an extra credit project ... Let's
say,something that will help you pull your grade back up to an A minus?

M: I can do that. Look ... it's so important that I maintain very good grades. My financial aid
package requires that I do...

W: I can understand that.

M: So what should I do?

W: OK, here's the deal: You write a five-page paper on Shakespeare's worst play-and I mean,
you have to read all of them to decide what his worst play was. And tell me why you think so.

M: Uh, wow ... that's...

W: You want to get that change of grade, right?

M: Right, yeah. Of course.

W: Fine, so you'll have two weeks to write this paper shouldn't take you too long if you have
done your reading.

M: Oh, I have. I've read all the plays. And I think I know which one I'm going to choose.
W: Fine. Don't tell me ... surprise me.

M: I will. So, what happens if I do a good job on the paper?

W: Then I will fill out the forms for a change of grade. It takes a few weeks after that, but the
new grade should go on your transcript afterwards.

M: OK ... I guess I will have to go to the library over semester break ... thanks for
yourunderstanding.

Source: VSTEP B1 COLLECTION MOCKTEST - Test 5 / Part 3 (Q21-Q25)

Talk/Lecture/Conversation 2:

Man: Jenna, you went on a driving experience day for teenagers at a race track recently.
Girl: Well, people often think driving fast cars is for boys. My parents bought my brother a ticket for his
birthday. I was so jealous and, as he already drives a car. He said I could take his place. I’d definitely
recommend it - my best friend thought it sounded cool so she’s going to go too.

Man: How did you feel when you arrived at the race track?

Girl: I waited in reception till everyone who was driving that day arrived - a couple of girls my age and
two older teenagers – that was it – not what I’d expected, but guess very few people knew about it. I
thought I’d get in a car straight away but there was stuff to do first, which was a pity! My instructor was
cool, though - he said he used to be a racing driver.

Man: What did you have to do before driving?

Girl: We had to watch a video about staying safe. That’s when I realized I had no idea about how to
drive. I was slightly anxious, but I never considered not doing it, like one boy. We were told we'd have a
practice session to get used to the car before going out on the track, which I was glad about.

Man: How did you feel out on the track?

Girl: Brilliant! The car was automatic so I didn’t have to worry about using lots of controls. It was like
those racing computer game – you can’t see what coming next. I’ve heard there’s a game based on that
race track, actually. The instructor was sitting right next to me and kept telling me to brake when I wanted
to speed up – very annoying.

Man: Were you happy about everything else?

Girl: Well, yes and no. I knew the car would be super-powerful – that’s why I went. I drove for about ten
minutes. It seemed much longer because you concentrate so hard. The only thing was that I was
completely exhausted when I finished, just from driving for such a short time.

Man: What would you do differently next time?

Girl: if there is a next time, I’d probably do my best to learn what comes next as I was driving, so I’d be
ready for a corner or a straight bit or whatever. The instructions I was given helped me to understand all the
special driving techniques, so I didn’t feel I had loads of questions I needed to ask.

Man: Thanks, Jenna…

Source: Preliminary for School 1 – Test 3 – Listening - part 4 -page 57 + key page 123

Talk/Lecture/Conversation 3:

In American schools, almost every classroom is a mix of boys and girls. However, it was not always this
way. In the past, schools did not teach girls subjects like science and math. In 1972, a law called Title IX
was made in America. It gave girls an equal chance at education. Since then, boys and girls have been
taught together.

Recently, though, some schools are reconsidering separating classes. This is different than in the past,
however. Girls still learn the same subjects as boys. They just study without boys in the classroom. Why?
Well, scientists know that boys and girls learn differently.

They also behave differently in the classroom. Boys are louder and more confident. They like to talk and
show what they know. In general, girls are quieter. They prefer to listen and think carefully before they
give their answers. When boys and girls are together, the boys can be too dominant. Also, boys and girls
can bother each other. Instead of thinking about the lesson, they think about each other. In a separated
classroom, they behave better and can focus on studying.

Another reason for separated classes is that boys and girls often like different things. For instance, boys
prefer stories with action and adventure. In an all-boys English class, the teacher can choose books that
will be interesting to boys. This way, they will be more excited about the stories.

Not all the classes are separated – just the main subjects like English, math, science a, and social studies.
Still, some teachers think that separate education is not good. They worry that boys and girls will not
learn how to work well together. Right now, less than six hundred schools are trying separated
classrooms. Time will show if it is a good idea or something that should be left in the past.

Source: 7 VSTEP B1-B2-C1 TESTS - Test 1 / Part 3 (Q26-Q30)