MET Listening Practice Test 4 — 50 Questions With Transcripts & Answers

1. What is the conversation mainly about?

1. The cost of electric vehicles
2. New electric vehicle charging stations being installed downtown
3. The environmental benefits of electric cars
4. A car dealership promotion on EVs

2. What does the man suggest as a gift for the daughter?

1. A smartwatch similar to the one she already owns
2. A leather briefcase or professional bag for job interviews
3. A gift card for a music streaming service
4. A new phone case from the campus store

3. Why does the woman suggest after-school activities?

1. To help the boy make new friends
2. To give the boy an alternative to video games
3. Because the school requires extracurricular participation
4. To improve the boy's grades

4. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

1. The heavy rain that has been falling all week
2. The woman's plan to buy a new umbrella
3. The man accidentally taking the woman's black umbrella
4. A lost wallet found on the bus

5. What will the man probably do before going to Japan?

1. Take an intensive Japanese language course before he goes
2. Cancel his study abroad plans because of the language barrier
3. Ask the woman to teach him basic Japanese phrases
4. Postpone the trip until he is completely fluent

6. How has the woman adapted to higher grocery prices?

1. She buys store brands instead of name brands
2. She buys in bulk at wholesale clubs
3. She has stopped buying fresh produce
4. She shops at multiple stores for the best deals

7. What does the man suggest they do?

1. Audition for the play
2. Get tickets early because they will sell quickly
3. Wait for the play to open before deciding
4. Invite friends to join them

8. What has the woman been doing to address her symptoms?

1. Taking over-the-counter medication
2. Changing her diet completely
3. Exercising more regularly
4. Drinking more water and sleeping earlier

9. What does the woman recommend to the man?

1. A hardware store for plumbing supplies
2. An online tutorial for DIY plumbing
3. A plumber who fixed her sink last month
4. A home warranty service

10. What benefit of the high-speed rail does the man mention?

1. It avoids the hassle of airport security
2. It is cheaper than driving
3. It offers more legroom than airplanes
4. It runs more frequently than buses

11. Why does the woman advise keeping the speech under five minutes?

1. Long speeches at weddings are considered rude
2. There are many other speakers scheduled
3. The bride requested short speeches
4. The man is not a confident public speaker

12. What difficulty is the man experiencing with piano?

1. He can't read sheet music
2. He doesn't have a piano at home
3. His left hand struggles with chords
4. He can't find a good teacher

13. What does the woman warn the man about?

1. The race might be cancelled due to weather
2. He needs to buy proper running shoes
3. He should increase mileage gradually to avoid injury
4. Half marathons are more difficult than full marathons

14. What will the woman probably do next?

1. Reject the job offer immediately because of the rent
2. Ask the man to call the Boston company for a raise
3. Calculate the net cost difference after taxes and rent
4. Book a flight to visit Boston next month

15. What is the woman's workout routine?

1. She goes to the gym twice a week for light exercise
2. She works out every day of the week
3. She only does cardio exercises
4. She does strength training twice and cardio twice per week

16. What does the man suggest the woman suggest to her neighbor?

1. Stop feeding the cats entirely
2. Contact a local rescue organization
3. Build a shelter for the cats
4. Call animal control immediately

17. What does the woman think about the course?

1. It was too basic and not useful
2. It was well-structured with practical projects
3. It was too expensive for the content offered
4. It focused too much on theory

18. Why did the power go out?

1. A transformer blew
2. A storm damaged the power lines
3. The building didn't pay the electric bill
4. There was scheduled maintenance

19. What is the main topic of this conversation?

1. Whether the man should change his major from business to environmental science
2. The difficulty of environmental science courses
3. The job prospects for business graduates
4. The man's grades in his business classes

20. What is the conversation mainly about?

1. Modifying a car rental reservation
2. Returning a rental car
3. Comparing rental car prices
4. Reporting a rental car accident

21. Why does the customer need a larger car?

1. He is moving furniture
2. His original car broke down
3. His family is visiting
4. He is going on a long road trip

22. How much is the child seat rental?

1. Fifteen dollars per day
2. Ten dollars for the rental period
3. Twenty dollars for the weekend
4. Free with any reservation

23. What does the customer mean when he says: 'I'll be picking the car up at the airport location now instead of downtown'?

1. He is changing the pickup location to the airport
2. He wants to drop the car off at the airport
3. He is confused about which location he chose
4. He wants to know if downtown is cheaper

24. What is the tenant's main problem?

1. The apartment above her has a water leak
2. There is loud noise from the upstairs neighbor every night
3. The building manager is unresponsive
4. Her lease is about to expire

25. Why did the tenant leave a note?

1. To introduce herself to the neighbor
2. To report the neighbor to the building manager
3. To politely ask the neighbor to reduce the noise
4. To exchange contact information

26. What does the tenant mean when she says: 'I'll give it a few more days'?

1. She has given up on the manager helping
2. She is willing to wait a bit before taking further action
3. She plans to move out
4. She will call the police immediately

27. What will the tenant probably do if the noise continues?

1. Move to a different apartment
2. Call the non-emergency police line
3. Break her lease
4. Soundproof her ceiling

28. Why does the student have late fees?

1. She lost the library books
2. She forgot the due date
3. She was sick with the flu and couldn't return books on time
4. She damaged the books while reading them

29. Why can't the librarian waive all the fees?

1. The librarian doesn't believe the student was sick
2. The student doesn't have documentation for her illness
3. Library policy never allows fee waivers
4. The fees are already too high to waive

30. What does the student mean when she says: 'I suppose that's better than nothing'?

1. She is happy with the full waiver of fees
2. She thinks the librarian is being unfair
3. She reluctantly accepts the reduced fee despite wanting full waiver
4. She plans to appeal further to a supervisor

31. What is the purpose of this conversation?

1. To get a refund for a cooking class
2. To inquire about becoming a cooking instructor
3. To schedule a private cooking lesson
4. To register for an intermediate Italian cooking class

32. What does the woman mean when she asks: 'Is there a discount if I bring a friend?'?

1. She wants a lower price for herself only
2. She is complaining about the price
3. She doesn't want to take the class
4. She is asking about a promotion that could save money for both

33. What is included in the course fee?

1. All ingredients and the food made in class
2. Only the lessons, ingredients are extra
3. A certificate and a cookbook
4. Free parking and a recipe binder

34. What is the lecture mainly about?

1. Different types of coffee beans
2. The history of coffee production in Brazil
3. The health effects of drinking coffee
4. How supply and demand works using the coffee market as an example

35. Why does the professor mention the drought in Brazil?

1. To recommend switching to tea as an alternative
2. To show that Brazil is the only coffee producer
3. To explain what caused the coffee supply to decrease
4. To discuss climate change effects on agriculture

36. How much did coffee prices rise after the drought?

1. From six to nine dollars per pound
2. From five to ten dollars per pound
3. From ten to fifteen dollars per pound
4. From eight to twelve dollars per pound

37. What does the professor describe as the market's self-correcting mechanism?

1. Government price controls
2. International trade agreements
3. High prices signaling producers to increase supply and consumers to find alternatives
4. Subsidies for coffee farmers

38. How did some consumers respond to the higher coffee prices?

1. They switched to tea, which reduced demand slightly
2. They stopped buying coffee altogether for several years
3. They asked the government to cap coffee prices
4. They bought coffee in bulk before prices rose further

39. What is the main purpose of this announcement?

1. To announce a price increase at the sports center
2. To announce a hiring fair for fitness instructors
3. To advertise a sports competition
4. To promote the opening of a new sports center and its membership options

40. What feature of the center is NOT mentioned?

1. A sauna and steam room
2. An Olympic-sized swimming pool
3. A rock climbing wall
4. Basketball courts

41. How much is the student membership rate?

1. Forty dollars per month
2. Thirty dollars per month
3. Twenty dollars per month
4. Fifteen dollars per month

42. What bonus do the first one hundred annual members receive?

1. Three months free membership
2. Free access to all classes
3. A personal trainer session every week
4. A free fitness consultation and a branded sports bag

43. What is the main purpose of this report?

1. To announce changes to the festival schedule
2. To review a new book by James Patterson
3. To discuss the importance of community arts programs
4. To promote the Riverside Book Festival and its events

44. Why does the speaker mention that some panels require advance registration?

1. To remind listeners to plan ahead for popular events
2. To criticize the festival's organization
3. To warn listeners that the festival is not fully free
4. To encourage listeners to volunteer at the festival

45. What is the highlight of the festival?

1. The children's storytelling corner
2. The food vendors from local restaurants
3. The keynote address by James Patterson
4. The mystery writing panel

46. Where can listeners find the full schedule?

1. At the local library
2. On the city's cultural affairs website
3. In the weekend newspaper
4. At the Waterfront Park information booth

47. What is the main purpose of this talk?

1. To assign lab partners for the semester
2. To announce changes to the lab schedule
3. To introduce a new chemistry experiment
4. To review important laboratory safety procedures

48. What should students do if they spill a chemical?

1. Alert the safety officer and let them handle it
2. Cover it with sand and leave the room
3. Clean it up immediately with paper towels
4. Pour water on the spill to dilute it

49. What color signs mark the emergency eyewash station and fire extinguisher?

1. Red
2. Green
3. Yellow
4. Blue

50. Why are food and drinks not allowed in the lab?

1. They attract pests
2. They distract other students
3. There is a risk of contamination
4. The lab manager enforces a strict policy