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What was discussed about the daughter?

(A) She is planning to get married soon.

(B) Her husband teaches school in Taejon.

(C) She is living independently.

(D) She is attending a college.

What did the man ask?

(A) The time of day.

(B) Their arrival time.

(C) The time of opening.

(D) The day of the month.

What did the caller do?

(A) Left a message.

(B) Made an appointment.

(C) Asked the man to call him back.

(D) Requested information.

What was the woman's response?

(A) She would prefer water.

(B) She didn't have time.

(C) She couldn't drink coffee.

(D) She was also thirsty.

What was the invitee's response?

(A) She could come later.

(B) She couldn't do it today.

(C) She couldn't stay long.

(D) She'd rather wait till later.

What was the woman's reply?

(A) She couldn't do it right away.

(B) She would rather do it now.

(C) She wanted to set another date.

(D) She had a lot to talk about.

What was the man doing?

(A) He was writing a report.

(B) He was typing an application.

(C) He was preparing a briefing.

(D) He was filing documents.

What did the woman say?

(A) She wanted to leave the tearoom.

(B) It was getting late.

(C) She wanted to talk more.

(D) They had talked too long.

What was referred to?

(A) Baby

(B) Flower.

(C) Dog.

(D) Toy.

What did the customer want?

(A) A simple trim of hair.

(B) A new hair style.

(C) One of the new fashion permanents.

(D) A permanent without a cut.

What was the conversation about?

(A) The woman wanted to pick up an earlier purchase.

(B) The woman just wanted to look around.

(C) The proprietor told the woman about a bargain.

(D) The woman was looking for something specific.

What was the customer looking for?

(A) Toys for a little boy.

(B) Different things for children.

(C) Some baby clothes.

(D) Some gifts for a boy.

What was the response to the invitation?

(A) She was too busy to go today.

(B) She wants to bring her friend along.

(C) She has some things to finish first.

(D) She isn't interested in going.

What is one attractive incentive of this ad other than the sale?

(A) Free delivery service.

(B) Free repair service.

(C) Free gifts.

(D) Free samples.

Why would you be interested in this sale?

(A) The biggest sale of the year.

(B) A sale with a sweepstakes.

(C) Free samples to customers.

(D) A sale with gifts.

What was advertised about this department store?

(A) Free alteration on men's suits.

(B) A promotion of children's clothes.

(C) The second regular sale of the year.

(D) An electrical appliance clearance sale.

What was the announcement about?

(A) A special sale through the end of the year.

(B) Discounts during the holidays.

(C) Extending hours for more convenient shopping

(D) Special gifts for the holiday customers.

What selling point was stressed?

(A) The biggest dealer in town.

(B) The largest service department.

(C) Dealer financing for purchases.

(D) An experience and professional staff.

What was advertised here?

(A) A marine products market.

(B) A ferry line.

(C) Sports fishing on the ocean.

(D) An aquarium.

Who would be the customers of this business?

(A) People looking for variety of gifts

(B) Women looking for a hair dresser.

(C) People wanting photo developing.

(D) People wanting clothing alteration.

What was special about this produce market?

(A) The largest in the nation.

(B) Free delivery services

(C) A convenient location in town.

(D) A direct market from the farms.

Who will be interested in this sale?

(A) A couple who needs a new refrigerator.

(B) A man who wants his garage door fixed.

(C) A woman who wants a new washing machine.

(D) A mother who needs a cradle

What kind of weather will the Middle Region be tomorrow?

(A) Cloudy and then clearing.

(B) Clear but windy.

(C) Windy and the cloudy.

(D) Cloudy and rainy.

What advice was given?

(A) To take an umbrella.

(B) To drive carefully.

(C) To have snow chains.

(D) To use seat belts.

Why did the speaker caution the citizens?

(A) Accidents are increasing in bad weather.

(B) A cold front pervades the region.

(C) Stormy cold weather continues.

(D) Humid and rainy weather continues.

What caution was given?

(A) Flooded streets.

(B) An approaching storm.

(C) The icy roads.

(D) Landslides on the hillsides.

Where was the woman going to go?

(A) The administrative office.

(B) The cafeteria.

(C) The headquarters building.

(D) The post office.

What kind of program will the children enjoy today?

(A) A visit to a weather bureau.

(B) Observations of animal life.

(C) A visit to a science museum.

(D) Observations of insect life.

Where is Youngkung Tearoom located?

(A) On the right side of the underpass.

(B) On the right side of the overpass.

(C) On the right side of the street.

(D) On the right side across from the overpass.

What was the customer's decision

(A) Use the "printed material" postal fare.

(B) Use the air parcel service.

(C) Use the overnight service.

(D) Insure the parcel.

What kind of announcement was it?

(A) The relocation and expansion of a business office.

(B) Grand opening of the Kukje Company in a new building.

(C) Ground breaking for a company's new building.

(D) The Kukje company's offering of new services.

What was advertised?

(A) An office equipment store for rent.

(B) A new movie theater.

(C) Offices and stores for rent.

(D) A department store space.

Which door should the person enter through?

(A) The door behind.

(B) The right door.

(C) The door in front.

(D) The left door.

What was the woman planning to do?

(A) To go on vacation in Hawaii.

(B) To visit her relative in America.

(C) To attend a business conference overseas.

(D) To go sightseeing while on a business trip.

Who will benefit by this travel plan?

(A) A group.

(B) Senior citizens.

(C) Children.

(D) A family.

What was the point of the monologue?

(A) The new construction will provide more lodging facilities.

(B) The facilities of Pukok are convenient for vacationers.

(C) The Pukok hot springs will open for vacationers year-round.

(D) Travelers to Pukok need to make early reservations.

What transaction was made?

(A) Getting dollars with an American Express Card.

(B) Exchanging 1,000 dollars into Korean currency.

(C) Getting Korean currency with a credit card.

(D) Purchasing Korean travelers' checks with a credit card.

What did the couple decide to do?

(A) To stop for sightseeing.

(B) To drive on to the next rest area.

(C) To spend the night at the resort.

(D) To stop and have lunch.

What did the customer say?

(A) He was ready to order.

(B) There will be two more coming.

(C) He'll order when his friend comes.

(D) They wanted the daily special.

What did the two people agree to do?

(A) To go grocery shopping together.

(B) To go to a different restaurant.

(C) To invite a friend to a dinner.

(D) To have lunch at the company cafeteria.

Who will be interested in this restaurant?

(A) A person looking for a place to have a quiet drink cheaply.

(B) Someone looking for a place to have a reception.

(C) A person looking for a place to have a business conference.

(D) Someone seeking a good, reasonable restaurant.

What announcement was made in the ad?

(A) Best food with reasonable prices.

(B) An old restaurant at a new location.

(C) A new restaurant at a convenient location.

(D) Special lunch plates at reasonable prices.

What was the ad for?

(A) A dinner theatre.

(B) A dance hall.

(C) An open air market.

(D) A barbecue restaurant.

What comment was made to the listeners?

(A) To enjoy the rest of the program.

(B) There will be no commercials.

(C) To stay tuned for the next program

(D) They will now return to the regular program.

What program was introduced?

(A) An English newscast from New York.

(B) An English conversation program

(C) English movies recently released.

(D) Opening of a new English school.

What information was given?

(A) Sending mail by certain date.

(B) Discounts for Christmas cards.

(C) Delays for express mail.

(D) New postal rates to Europe.

What was the announcement about?

(A) A little girl who was lost at a department store.

(B) A lost child taken to the children's welfare agency.

(C) Cautioning parents to watch their children while shopping downtown.

(D) Cautions about little children being lost in department stores.

What did the broadcast seek?

(A) Overseas reporters with multilingual ability.

(B) Help for the drought-stricken farmers.

(C) Charitable donations for the riot victims.

(D) Scripts for radio dramas concerning daily life.

What area of Kimpo Airport did the person want to go to?

(A) The international flight terminal.

(B) The customs terminal.

(C) The domestic flight terminal.

(D) Baggage claim.

What kind of ad was it?

(A) Taxi.

(B) Subway.

(C) Train.

(D) Airline.

What kind of announcement was it?

(A) The train from Pusan has just arrived.

(B) The train to Pusan has been delayed.

(C) The train to Pusan is departing.

(D) The train from Pusan has been delayed.

What was requested of the passengers?

(A) Those getting off should exit to the left.

(B) Not to stand close to the doors.

(C) All those standing to use handholds.

(D) Not to lean on the doors.

What was requested of the passengers?

(A) To hold the hand rails tightly.

(B) To take their seats.

(C) To use the back door to get off.

(D) To move toward the back of the bus.

What advice was given to the passengers?

(A) Those going to Seoul Station should exit now.

(B) Chamsil is the transfer station connecting to other lines.

(C) Those going to Seoul Olympic Stadium prepare to exit.

(D) Passengers going to Chamsil must transfer at the next station.

What was the announcement about the Honam Line?

(A) The train will leave from platform three.

(B) The boarding will begin immediately.

(C) The Kwangju train is arriving at platform three.

(D) The Kwangju train will depart in 30 minutes.

8. What is the schedule for the Seattle flight?

(A) No evening flights.

(B) Morning departures at six.

(C) Every weekend.

(D) Once a week.

What was the announcement about?

(A) Arrival in Kangnung at 2:10.

(B) A ten minute stop-over in the rest area.

(C) A stop in Kangnung due to mechanical problems.

(D) General information about bus transfers.

What kind of announcement was made about the Korean Air Flight?

(A) It has just arrived.

(B) Its arrival has been delayed.

(C) Its boarding will start soon.

(D) It has been cancelled.

What is the train schedule for Pusan?

(A) There is only one in the morning.

(B) They leave every three and a half hours.

(C) They leave mornings and afternoons three days a week.

(D) One leaves in the morning and another in the afternoon.

What was said about Korean Air flight 012?

(A) Its arrival will be delayed due to fog.

(B) It was diverted to Kimhae Airport.

(C) It will depart for Kimhae on schedule.

(D) It will arrive at Kimpo on schedule.

What did the customer say about the rideshare?

(A) Ok, if the driver discounted the fare.

(B) Ok, if the person was going to the same place.

(C) Fine, if it didn't take long.

(D) He didn't have time for it.

What advice was given to drivers?

(A) To use the Tonam bridge as a detour.

(B) To detour thru Suyuri to get to the Tonam bridge.

(C) The Tonam bridge has been reopened.

(D) The Suyuri road is blocked due to construction.

What did the speaker refer to?

(A) Rules for behavior.

(B) An ad for subway passes.

(C) A mechanical difficulty.

(D) The subway's efficient service.

What one wish was expressed?

(A) A safe journey.

(B) A pleasant trip.

(C) Continuing patronage.

(D) Show your ticket.

What advertisement was made?

(A) The safety and good service aboard the train.

(B) Special summer fares for vacationers.

(C) Special rates for honeymoon couples.

(D) A reminder of the Pusan departure schedule.

What announcement was made?

(A) Prepare your tickets for the conductor.

(B) To exit on the platform to the left.

(C) Not to forget personal belongings.

(D) The train will arrive in Taegu in one minute.

What advice was given to airline passengers?

(A) Check their flight's schedule before going to the airport.

(B) Reschedule reservations due to bad weather.

(C) Leave early for the airport due to the traffic.

(D) Take baggage to the security counter before check-in.

What announcement was made?

(A) People meeting passengers must use the right gate.

(B) People meeting passengers must go through the security gate.

(C) Citizens will exit to the left and foreigners to the right.

(D) Foreigners must go to customs through the left gate.

What kind of announcement was it?

(A) A special car is provided for the Plaza Hotel guests.

(B) The location of the dining car and today's menu.

(C) Plaza Hotel guests will be served with a free dinner.

(D) Lunch will not be served in the dining car today.

What services are being offered during Family month?

(A) Discount passes for all riders.

(B) Seats will be reserved for elders and children.

(C) Free passes for elders and children.

(D) Half fare for elders and children.

What kind of ground-breaking ceremony was announced?

(A) A new express highway.

(B) The construction of a chemical plant.

(C) An express electric railway.

(D) The construction of a new wharf.

What was the man looking for?

(A) Men's room.

(B) Men's clothing section.

(C) Cosmetic department.

(D) Jewelry section.

What color is the house?

(A) Red

(B) Grey

(C) White

(D) Blue

Who is coming later?

(A) Some business associates.

(B) A tour group.

(C) Some fellow travellers.

(D) The traveller's family.

For what purpose is the woman visiting Korea?

(A) On business.

(B) On tour.

(C) To visit her relatives.

(D) To teach at a school.

What did the customer want?

(A) To exchange money.

(B) To buy dollars.

(C) To get travellers' checks.

(D) To get a 500-dollar cashiers check.

What was the topic of the conversation?

(A) About declarable goods.

(B) The length of the visitor's stay.

(C) The purpose of the visit.

(D) About medical regulations.

What important information did the customer learn?

(A) Only a certain bank could cash the checks.

(B) They sold travelers' checks for Americans.

(C) He needed his passport to cash an American check.

(D) The checks were good anywhere in Korea.

What was the announcement about?

(A) Summer activity plans for children.

(B) Beginning of summer vacation for students.

(C) Secondary school sports match in August.

(D) Youth jobs for the summer vacation period.

What was the announcement?

(A) Recruiting amateur mountain climbers.

(B) Closing of some national parks to public.

(C) Summer jobs for college students.

(D) Volunteer college students for farm work.

What is Socho Library planning to do for children?

(A) To offer extended library hours for the summer.

(B) To establish a story reading hour for children.

(C) To expand the reading area in the library.

(D) To provide a large selection of books and videos for children.

What was said about after-school jobs?

(A) Most college students want an after-school job.

(B) They have increased in number this year.

(C) Students consider them worthwhile experiences.

(D) They hinder students' school performance.

What speech contest requirements were given for foreigners?

(A) No age limit, but 3-5 years' residence in Korea.

(B) Must submit a prepared speech in advance.

(C) Above 16, and less than 5 years' residence in Korea.

(D) Topics must be something about Korea.

What is the Seoul city planning to do starting next month?

(A) Extend the public library hours during the summer.

(B) Establish adult classes for senior citizens.

(C) Start children's summer classes in the public libraries.

(D) Operate mobile libraries for senior citizens and children.

What can you do in Taldongne?

(A) Listen to poetry.

(B) Enjoy your leisure time.

(C) Buy a book.

(D) Learn how to read.