MET Listening Practice Test 2 — 50 Questions With Transcripts & Answers

1. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

1. A class they are taking together
2. A new book about exoplanets
3. The best telescopes for beginners
4. Their shared interest in astronomy and space exploration

2. What does the man recommend?

1. A jewelry store at the mall
2. The watch brand's official service center
3. An online watch battery seller
4. A watch repair shop on Oak Street

3. Why does the woman say immersion is the best teacher?

1. To convince the man to cancel his trip
2. To reassure the man that he will learn Spanish by being in Spain
3. To suggest the man take a formal language class first
4. To compare language learning methods

4. What is the man's attitude toward the mayor's plan?

1. He is skeptical but hopeful it happens soon
2. He thinks it's too little too late
3. He is confident it will succeed
4. He believes the mayor is not doing enough

5. What advice does the woman give the man?

1. Meet with the client before Monday
2. Refuse to work on the Henderson project
3. Ask for a higher salary for the project
4. Keep detailed records of all discussions

6. Why does the man suggest architectural engineering?

1. It combines the creative and practical aspects the woman likes
2. It is easier than either engineering or architecture
3. It pays more than the other two fields
4. It has more job openings than architecture

7. What is the man's problem?

1. His engine light is on
2. He had a car accident
3. His car is making a noise when he brakes
4. His tires are worn out

8. What will the speakers probably do next?

1. Continue their current activity
2. I'm flying out of Logan Airport tomorrow. How early should I arrive? For a domestic flight, two hours is usually enough. International, I'd say three. It's a domestic flight to Chicago. Then two hours should be fine. But check-in online beforehand to save time.
3. Change the subject
4. End the conversation

9. What criticism do the speakers have about the debate?

1. It was too short
2. The moderator was biased
3. The candidates were unprepared
4. Neither candidate addressed education funding

10. What will the speakers probably do next?

1. End the conversation
2. Continue their current activity
3. Change the subject
4. I'm trying to reduce my plastic waste. Do you have any suggestions? Start with reusable bags and a water bottle. Those are the easiest changes. I already do those. I'm looking for the next step. You could try buying from bulk bins using your own containers, and avoid pre-packaged produce.

11. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

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

12. What will the woman probably do next?

1. Wait at the gate for three hours
2. Cancel her trip entirely
3. Call the airline to rebook her connection
4. Book a hotel near the airport

13. What will the woman probably do next?

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

14. Why does the woman want to find another cafe?

1. The coffee is too expensive at this one
2. She doesn't like the atmosphere
3. The wifi is too slow to send an important file
4. This cafe is too crowded

15. What might the woman do next month?

1. Volunteer at the blood clinic
2. Donate blood at the next drive
3. Bring cookies for the donors
4. Organize a charity event

16. What benefit of the solar panels does the woman mention?

1. The building will receive a tax credit
2. They will increase the building's value
3. Monthly utility costs could drop by thirty percent
4. They will reduce noise from the street

17. What does the woman offer to the man?

1. Her laptop to use for the evening
2. A universal charger to borrow
3. To drive him back to the office
4. To help him finish the presentation

18. What surprising fact about octopuses is mentioned?

1. They have blue blood
2. They can change color instantly
3. They have three hearts and two stop beating when they swim
4. They live for over fifty years

19. What is the conversation mainly about?

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

20. What is the conversation mainly about?

1. Buying a new laptop
2. Getting a flickering laptop screen diagnosed and repaired
3. Comparing laptop brands
4. The cost of laptop accessories

21. Why does the technician mention that the backlight might have failed?

1. To show off his technical knowledge
2. To give the customer a worst-case estimate before diagnosis
3. To explain why the laptop is outdated
4. To convince the customer to buy a new laptop

22. What does the customer mean when she says: 'At that price, I might as well buy a new laptop'?

1. She is excited about getting a new laptop
2. She is asking the technician to recommend a new laptop
3. She thinks the repair cost is too high compared to buying a new one
4. She wants to know the price of a new laptop

23. How long will the diagnosis take?

1. About thirty minutes
2. About an hour
3. About fifteen minutes
4. About two hours

24. What is the problem the customer is reporting?

1. The groceries arrived late
2. Five items were missing from her delivery though she was charged for them
3. The food quality was poor
4. The delivery driver was rude

25. What does the customer mean when she says: 'That seems like a problem with your system'?

1. She wants to help fix the system
2. She is asking for a refund
3. She is apologizing
4. She is pointing out the system is unreliable

26. How does the representative resolve the issue?

1. By sending the missing items immediately
2. By upgrading the customer to a premium membership
3. By offering free delivery on the next order
4. By refunding the missing items and adding a ten-dollar credit

27. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

1. A student's design challenges for a community center project
2. Building regulations for community centers
3. The professor's experience with architectural design
4. The budget for a community center

28. Why does the professor ask the student if he considered a two-story design?

1. To criticize the student's initial design
2. To make the project more complicated
3. To suggest a solution to the space constraint problem
4. To test the student's knowledge of building codes

29. What does the professor suggest about the kitchen?

1. It should be eliminated from the design
2. It should be in a separate building
3. It needs to be a full commercial kitchen
4. It could share space with a multi-purpose room

30. What does the student mean when he says: 'I suppose that could work'?

1. He is enthusiastic about the professor's idea
2. He disagrees with the professor but doesn't want to say so
3. He is cautiously accepting the professor's suggestion
4. He plans to ignore the professor's advice

31. What is the purpose of this conversation?

1. To file an insurance claim
2. To inquire about employer-sponsored coverage
3. To cancel an existing policy
4. To enroll in an individual health insurance plan

32. What does the client mean when she says: 'I'd prefer lower monthly payments'?

1. She wants the most expensive plan
2. She wants to negotiate
3. She doesn't care about coverage
4. She is indicating the bronze plan suits her budget

33. What does the agent say the bronze plan covers?

1. Preventive care at no cost and major medical events after a deductible
2. All medical expenses with no deductible
3. Only emergency room visits
4. Prescription drugs with no copay

34. What is the lecture mainly about?

1. The history of behavioral psychology
2. Why habits are hard to form and how to design environments for success
3. The difference between motivation and discipline
4. How long it takes to form a new habit

35. Why does the professor mention placing floss next to a toothbrush?

1. To show that flossing is more important than brushing
2. To recommend a specific dental hygiene routine
3. As an example of designing the environment for better habits
4. To criticize people who don't floss regularly

36. What percentage more successful are people who restructure their environment?

1. Fifty percent more successful
2. Two to three times more successful
3. Ten times more successful
4. About the same as those using willpower

37. What does the professor suggest people stop doing?

1. Tracking their progress
2. Setting goals for themselves
3. Reading self-help books
4. Relying only on motivation to change habits

38. What does the professor say about willpower?

1. It is the most effective way to change habits
2. It improves with practice
3. It doesn't work at all
4. It is less effective than designing your environment

39. What is the main purpose of this announcement?

1. To inform passengers about signal maintenance causing delays
2. To advertise a discount on train tickets
3. To announce a train cancellation
4. To introduce a new train schedule

40. How long are the expected delays?

1. Five to ten minutes
2. Thirty to forty minutes
3. Fifteen to twenty minutes
4. About one hour

41. What alternative is offered to affected passengers?

1. Free taxi vouchers
2. Replacement bus services
3. First-class upgrades
4. Complimentary refreshments

42. What can peak-time ticket holders do during this disruption?

1. Use their tickets on off-peak services without extra charge
2. Get priority boarding on the next train
3. Exchange their tickets for bus passes
4. Request a full refund

43. What is the speaker's role?

1. A botanist giving a tour of the Desert House
2. A security guard at the botanical garden
3. A researcher studying cacti
4. A volunteer selling tickets

44. Why does the speaker mention that spines provide shade and reduce water loss?

1. To correct a common misconception about what spines do
2. To explain why cacti are dangerous to touch
3. To compare cacti to other desert plants
4. To describe how to water succulents properly

45. How old is the oldest Saguaro cactus in the collection?

1. About fifty years old
2. About one hundred years old
3. Over two hundred years old
4. Over three hundred years old

46. What does the speaker ask visitors to do?

1. Take photos for social media
2. Stay on the marked paths
3. Volunteer at the garden
4. Donate to the conservation fund

47. What is the main purpose of this talk?

1. To announce new store policies and system changes
2. To introduce new staff members
3. To review the previous month's sales performance
4. To discuss employee schedule changes

48. How will the new inventory system work?

1. Employees will continue monthly manual counts
2. Handheld scanners will sync instantly with the central database
3. An outside company will handle all inventory
4. Customers will scan items as they shop

49. Why is the returns policy changing?

1. To reduce fraudulent returns
2. To make returns easier for customers
3. To comply with new regulations
4. To save money on staffing

50. Where will the updated floor plan be posted?

1. In the break room
2. On the company website
3. At the front entrance
4. In the employee newsletter