MET Listening Practice Test 1 — 50 Questions With Transcripts & Answers

1. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

1. New scholarship opportunities for engineering students
2. The cost of tuition at City College
3. The relocation of the business department
4. A university merging with City College to expand program options

2. Where is the art supply store located?

1. On the corner of Elm Street in a yellow building
2. Inside the shopping mall on Main Street
3. Next to the post office on Oak Avenue
4. Across from the library downtown

3. Why does the man mention how he handled questions during his own talk?

1. To brag about his successful presentation
2. To compare the size of their audiences
3. To reassure the woman that she can handle difficult questions gracefully
4. To suggest that the woman should avoid taking questions

4. What is probably true about the man's phone?

1. He left it at home this morning
2. It fell behind his desk and he hasn't found it yet
3. It was likely taken by someone who was at his desk during lunch
4. A colleague borrowed it without asking

5. What will the man probably do this Saturday?

1. Help his parents move
2. Volunteer at the animal shelter
3. Attend a work meeting
4. Study for an exam

6. How does the woman feel about the rent increase?

1. Frustrated and considering moving
2. Happy because the building has new amenities
3. Indifferent because she expected it
4. Confused about the reason for the increase

7. What are the two options for the woman?

1. Repair the jacket or exchange it
2. Store credit or a partial refund
3. Exchange for a larger size or a full refund
4. A discount on a future purchase or an exchange

8. What does the woman think about the photography workshop?

1. It was too expensive for what it offered
2. It was good but lacked enough focus on portrait photography
3. The instructor was inexperienced
4. It focused too much on portrait photography

9. What does the woman explain about electrical outlets in Japan?

1. They use a completely different plug shape
2. They use the same two-prong plugs but lower voltage
3. Voltage is the same but plugs are different
4. No adapter is needed at all

10. Why is the man hesitant about switching to a Mac?

1. Macs are too expensive for his budget
2. He doesn't like the Mac operating system
3. His colleagues all use PCs
4. His graphic design software is mostly Windows-based

11. Why does the man mention the Grand Hotel's rooftop terrace?

1. He works there and can get a discount
2. To recommend a hotel for out-of-town guests
3. He doesn't like the convention center
4. To suggest a venue that might be more affordable

12. What is mentioned as a potential benefit of the new frog species?

1. Its toxin might have medical applications
2. It could help control insect populations
3. It could be kept as a pet
4. Its bright color can be used for dye

13. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

1. Discussing a recent experience or news
2. Planning a future activity together
3. Solving a practical problem
4. Sharing personal opinions

14. What will the woman probably do next?

1. Ignore the advice and do her own research
2. Follow the suggestion given in the conversation
3. Ask someone else for help
4. Postpone the decision

15. What concern does the man express about the sports complex?

1. It will take too long to build
2. The location is inconvenient
3. The membership fees might not be affordable
4. It won't have enough parking

16. What is the conversation mainly about?

1. Solving a practical problem
2. Discussing a recent experience or news
3. Planning a future activity together
4. Sharing personal opinions

17. What aspect of climate change does the documentary focus on?

1. Renewable energy solutions
2. The impact of climate change on wildlife
3. Government policies on carbon emissions
4. How rising sea levels affect coastal communities

18. What will the speakers probably do next?

1. Change the subject
2. Continue their current activity
3. I locked my keys in the car and my spare set is at home. Oh no. Did you call roadside assistance? Yes, but they said it'll be at least an hour before someone can get here. I can drive you home to get your spare set if you want.
4. End the conversation

19. What is the main topic of this conversation?

1. How to negotiate a higher salary
2. Choosing between two job offers based on career growth
3. The importance of mentorship programs
4. How to balance work and personal life

20. What is the conversation mainly about?

1. A student getting help finding research sources
2. How social media affects political opinions
3. How to use the JSTOR database
4. The role of research librarians

21. Why does the librarian say: 'That's often the quickest path to more sources'?

1. He is implying the student has not done enough research
2. He is suggesting the student use a different database
3. He is recommending that the student check references in good articles
4. He is criticizing the student's research methods

22. What problem does the student have with finding sources?

1. He cannot access the library catalog
2. Many relevant articles are behind a paywall
3. The JSTOR database is not working
4. He doesn't know how to use a computer

23. What will the librarian probably do next?

1. Find articles for the student himself
2. Print out some articles for the student
3. Show the student how to set up remote access
4. Recommend a different topic for the paper

24. What is the main issue in this conversation?

1. The man is not doing his share of the cleaning
2. The woman is being too strict about house rules
3. They disagree about what to cook for meals
4. The man wants to change apartments

25. Why does the woman mention that the kitchen is starting to smell?

1. To exaggerate how bad the situation is
2. To suggest they need pest control
3. To blame the man for cooking badly
4. To emphasize that the problem is getting serious

26. What does the man mean when he says: 'I suppose that's fair'?

1. He reluctantly accepts the compromise but is not fully enthusiastic
2. He is suggesting his own alternative plan
3. He thinks the woman is being unreasonable
4. He completely agrees with the woman's proposal

27. What will the man's responsibility be in the proposed arrangement?

1. Doing all the dishes
2. Cooking meals for both of them
3. Cleaning the bathroom
4. Paying for groceries

28. What problem does the attendee have?

1. She lost her ticket to the conference
2. She registered and paid but was not in the system
3. The conference was cancelled without notice
4. She arrived at the wrong venue

29. Why does the organizer ask to see the bank statement?

1. To compare the payment date with registration records
2. To process a refund for the attendee
3. To confirm the attendee's identity
4. To verify that the payment was actually made

30. What does the attendee mean when she says: 'This is really frustrating. Can I pay now?'

1. She is frustrated but seeking a practical solution
2. She is angry about the situation
3. She wants to cancel her registration
4. She is asking about payment options

31. What is the purpose of this conversation?

1. To review the client's resume for a job application
2. To discuss volunteer opportunities in conservation
3. To compare salaries between different industries
4. To discuss a career change from retail management to environmental work

32. What is the client's main concern about switching to the nonprofit sector?

1. She doesn't have the right qualifications
2. She is worried about a significant pay cut
3. She doesn't know anyone in the field
4. She thinks nonprofits are too bureaucratic

33. What does the client mean when she says: 'I assumed all nonprofits paid poorly'?

1. She knows nonprofits pay well
2. She wants a higher salary
3. She is criticizing nonprofit salaries
4. She had a mistaken belief that is now being corrected

34. What is the lecture mainly about?

1. The construction and economic impact of the Erie Canal
2. The history of railroad development in America
3. The geography of the Great Lakes region
4. Transportation methods in the nineteenth century

35. Why does the professor mention the cost of transporting flour?

1. To illustrate the high cost of land transport before the canal
2. To compare agricultural prices across different regions
3. To show how expensive flour was in the early 1800s
4. To explain why the canal was not profitable

36. How much did shipping costs drop after the canal was completed?

1. By about eighty-five percent
2. By about thirty percent
3. By about seventy percent
4. By about fifty percent

37. What eventually replaced canals as the main transport method?

1. Steamships
2. Railroads
3. Highways
4. Air travel

38. What is the main purpose of this report?

1. To announce road construction projects
2. To provide traffic updates and route advice
3. To promote the charity bike ride
4. To report on weather conditions affecting travel

39. Why does the reporter suggest the route 29 alternative?

1. Route 29 is a faster route to the city center
2. Construction on route 29 has just finished
3. To help drivers avoid the delay caused by the overturned truck
4. Route 29 has no tolls

40. What good news does the reporter share?

1. The bridge toll has been reduced
2. The downtown construction on Elm Street finished ahead of schedule
3. The overturned truck has been cleared
4. Traffic is light in all directions

41. When will the charity bike ride take place?

1. This Saturday afternoon
2. This Friday evening
3. Next Monday morning
4. This Sunday from 6 AM to noon

42. What is the main purpose of this announcement?

1. To announce a store closing
2. To introduce new product lines
3. To inform customers about reduced store hours
4. To promote a summer clearance event with extra discounts

43. How much extra discount is being offered on already-reduced merchandise?

1. Twenty percent
2. Fifty percent
3. Forty percent
4. Sixty percent

44. What will the first fifty customers tomorrow morning receive?

1. A free television
2. A store credit of fifty dollars
3. Free delivery on all purchases
4. A complimentary gift bag with samples and a voucher

45. What restriction applies to clearance sale items?

1. They are only available to store members
2. Only cash payments are accepted
3. Customers must buy at least three items
4. They are final sale and cannot be returned

46. What are the extended store hours during the sale?

1. Until midnight
2. Until 11 PM
3. Until 10 PM
4. Until 9 PM

47. What is the speaker's role?

1. A university professor
2. An orientation leader giving a campus tour
3. The university president
4. A student counselor

48. Why does the speaker encourage using the writing center and tutoring lab early?

1. Because students should seek help before they fall behind
2. Because they are only available during the first semester
3. Because they require advance registration
4. Because they charge fees after the first month

49. What does the speaker say about parking permits?

1. They are free for all students
2. First-year students are not eligible for them
3. They must be obtained at the student center
4. Spaces fill up quickly so students should apply early

50. How does the speaker describe the first semester?

1. It is the easiest semester of the program
2. It is completely online this year
3. It is a transition period and feeling overwhelmed is normal
4. It requires a minimum grade to continue