Here is a sample of our MELAB Listening Test e-book:
You should be able to hear sound when you click on the links for Unit 1, Unit 2, and Unit 3 below.
UNIT 1
This unit contains type 1 and type 2 questions. For questions 1 to 10 choose the best answers for the questions you hear. For questions 11 to 20 choose the sentences which have the same meanings as the ones you hear. You will hear the extracts only once.
1) a. No, I have a bad back.
b. You bet! Hop in.
c. Sorry, I'm not that strong.
2) a. Yeah, it was pretty tough but I managed.
b. Yes, there was parking.
c. No, not nearly enough.
3) a. Yes, before then.
b. Only once.
c. No, not just me.
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11) a. He practices law.
b. He needs legal advice.
c. He has turned over a new leaf.
12) a. She will return home.
b. She is going to stay there.
c. She is traveling by bus.
13) a. The elevation was unbearable.
b. She will have to take the stairs.
c. It's never happened before.
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UNIT 2
This unit contains type 3 and type 4 questions. For questions 1 to 10 choose the best explanation for what the speakers have said. Questions 11 to 20 are the emphasis type. Choose the statement that indicates what the speaker means. You will hear the extracts only once.
1) a. He's telling her not to discourage him.
b. He definitely won't be admitted.
c. He has changed the subject to the weather.
2) a. They have a mutual friend named Frank.
b. He wants to speak honestly.
c. He really likes Martha.
3) a. He will send a letter to John.
b. He has received a letter from John.
c. He will tell her when he has heard.
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11) a. Not at the cafeteria.
b. Not behind it.
c. Not for a meal.
12) a. Not my sister.
b. I'm certain I told you.
c. Not her brother.
13) a. Not on Tuesday.
b. But not the homework.
c. I remember it.
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UNIT 3
This unit contains type 5 questions. You will hear a brief lecture. As you listen, you may take notes below. After the lecture, you will be asked some questions about it.
1) a. 1608
b. 1617
c. 1620
2) a. lack of education
b. lack of social status
c. lack of financing
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