This is the full Listening Practice Test 6 in the official MET format: Part 1 short conversations (19 questions), Part 2 long conversations (4 sets, 14 questions) and Part 3 short talks (4 sets, 17 questions) — 50 questions in 35 minutes.
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Part 1 — Short conversations (19 questions)
1. What are the speakers mainly discussing?
- Packing tips for different climates
- The cost of different vacation destinations
- The best books to read on vacation
- Choosing between a mountain or beach vacation based on relaxation needs
Why: The speakers discuss whether a mountain or beach vacation is better for the woman's relaxation needs.
2. What is the main topic of this conversation?
- Sharing personal opinions
- Discussing a recent experience or news
- Solving a practical problem
- Planning a future activity together
Why: The man says the manufacturer claims up to twenty percent savings on energy bills.
3. Why does the man suggest preparing a brief introduction?
- The career fair requires pre-registration
- The introductions are part of a competition
- Employers appreciate prepared candidates
- The woman has no work experience
Why: The man says employers appreciate when candidates are prepared with a brief introduction.
4. What will the woman probably do next?
- Postpone the decision
- Ignore the advice and do her own research
- Ask someone else for help
- Follow the suggestion given in the conversation
Why: The man says he'll bring homemade salsa.
5. What aspect of the driving test is the woman worried about?
- Highway driving
- Parallel parking
- The written test portion
- Driving at night
Why: The woman says she keeps making mistakes with parallel parking.
6. What advice does the woman give the man?
- Keep the camera equipment for future use
- Trade it in at a camera store
- Sell the equipment online for a better price
- Donate it to a photography school
Why: The woman suggests selling online rather than trading in at a store for a better price.
7. What does the man suggest the woman do first?
- Go straight to a mechanic
- Ignore the light and see if it goes off
- Stop at an auto parts store for a free error code reading
- Check the gas cap herself
Why: The man suggests stopping at an auto parts store for a free error code reading first.
8. What are the speakers mainly discussing?
- Sharing personal opinions
- Discussing a recent experience or news
- Solving a practical problem
- Planning a future activity together
Why: The man says the recovery email is his old work email, which he can no longer access.
9. What does the woman promise not to do?
- Spoil the ending of the season finale
- Watch the show without the man
- Record over the man's recording
- Talk about the show at all
Why: The woman promises not to spoil the ending since the man hasn't watched it yet.
10. Why does the woman suggest looking in the suburbs?
- The suburbs have better schools
- There are more apartments available there
- Rent is cheaper there than in the current neighborhood
- Parking is easier in the suburbs
Why: The woman suggests the suburbs because the rent is cheaper, even though the commute is longer.
11. What does the woman say is the key to yoga progress?
- Having a good instructor
- Practicing twice a day
- Consistency, not intensity
- Being naturally flexible
Why: The woman says the key is consistency, not intensity.
12. Why does the man ask them to wait?
- He needs to set up the presentation equipment
- He is presenting the first section
- He has important handouts to distribute
- The CEO wants everyone to be present
Why: The man says he's presenting the first section, so he asks them to wait.
13. How does the woman feel about her promotion?
- Surprised and unsure
- Happy and proud
- Overwhelmed and stressed
- Disappointed it's not a bigger raise
Why: The woman shares the news happily and the man congratulates her.
14. What will the woman probably do next?
- Postpone the decision
- Ignore the advice and do her own research
- Ask someone else for help
- Follow the suggestion given in the conversation
Why: The man says something keeps eating his tomatoes, and a fence hasn't stopped them.
15. What is happening to the old cinema?
- It is being demolished for a parking lot
- It is being renovated and will remain a cinema
- It is being turned into a shopping center
- It is being converted into a live theater with two stages
Why: The old cinema is being turned into a live theater with an original main stage and a second experimental stage.
16. What is the conversation mainly about?
- Planning a future activity together
- Discussing a recent experience or news
- Solving a practical problem
- Sharing personal opinions
Why: The woman suggests contacting the courier immediately to investigate.
17. What will the speakers probably do next?
- End the conversation
- Continue their current activity
- Change the subject
- I can't believe I have to work on my birthday next week. That's too bad. Can you swap shifts with someone? I already checked. Everyone is scheduled that day. I'll cover your shift if you cover mine next Friday. That way you can celebrate.
Why: The man offers to cover her shift if she covers his next Friday.
18. What will the speakers probably do next?
- Change the subject
- Continue their current activity
- I just heard that the local farmers' market will be open year-round starting this year. That's fantastic. I hate having to buy winter produce from supermarkets. They're building a covered pavilion so vendors can stay dry. That will make it much more pleasant for shoppers too.
- End the conversation
Why: The farmers' market will be open year-round with a covered pavilion being built.
19. Why does the woman need a new dentist?
- Her dentist retired
- Her insurance changed
- She is unhappy with her current dentist
- She moved to a new neighborhood
Why: The woman says her dentist retired last month.
Part 2 — Long conversations (14 questions)
Conference Registration Problem
20. What problem does the attendee have?
- His registration shows as incomplete because payment didn't process
- The conference is already sold out
- He arrived at the wrong conference venue
- He lost his confirmation email
Why: The staff member finds that the registration was marked incomplete because the payment didn't process.
21. Why does the attendee think his registration was complete?
- He registered in person at the venue
- He received a confirmation email and has a credit card charge
- His company confirmed the registration
- He spoke to a staff member on the phone
Why: The attendee has a confirmation email and a credit card charge, but the payment didn't fully process.
22. What does the attendee mean when he says: 'Can I pay now?'?
- He wants to know the price
- He wants a discount
- He is asking if the event is free
- He is offering to make payment to resolve the issue
Why: The staff member offers to process the payment at the registration desk.
Dog Training Consultation
23. What are the speakers mainly discussing?
- How to choose a dog breed
- Solving a dog's leash-pulling problem with training
- The best diet for Labrador retrievers
- Dog grooming techniques
Why: The owner seeks help with her dog's leash pulling, and the trainer offers solutions.
24. What does the trainer suggest the dog needs more of?
- Mental stimulation through training
- Longer walks
- More social time with other dogs
- A different diet
Why: The trainer suggests the dog needs more mental stimulation, not just physical exercise.
25. What does the owner mean when she says: 'I suppose that makes sense'?
- She is skeptical but willing to try the trainer's advice
- She fully agrees and is excited to start
- She disagrees with the trainer's assessment
- She thinks the trainer is wrong about her dog
Why: The owner uses 'I suppose' to express cautious acceptance of the trainer's recommendation.
26. How much daily training does the trainer recommend adding?
- Fifteen minutes
- Five minutes
- Thirty minutes
- One hour
Why: The trainer recommends adding fifteen minutes of training each day.
Insurance Claim After Storm
27. What is the purpose of this call?
- To cancel an insurance policy
- To file a storm damage claim for a roof leak
- To inquire about insurance rates
- To report a stolen vehicle
Why: The policyholder is filing a claim for damage caused by a tree branch during a storm.
28. What does the adjuster ask the policyholder to provide?
- Photos of the damage
- A police report
- Written estimates from contractors
- Receipts for the tree removal
Why: The adjuster asks if the policyholder has photos of the damage and confirms they are needed.
29. What does the adjuster mean when she says: 'Don't do permanent repairs until the inspector has seen it'?
- The policyholder must wait for everything
- The policyholder should hire their own inspector
- Permanent repairs are not covered
- The inspector needs to assess damage before final repairs are made
Why: The adjuster says temporary repairs are allowed with receipt reimbursement, but no permanent repairs until after inspection.
Mentorship Program Matching
30. What is the purpose of this conversation?
- To discuss matching a mentee with a suitable mentor
- To apply for a job at a startup
- To review a student's marketing portfolio
- To sign up for a digital marketing course
Why: The coordinator is learning about the mentee's preferences to find a suitable mentor match.
31. What skills does the mentee want to develop?
- SEO, content strategy, and social media analytics
- Graphic design and video editing
- Web development and coding
- Sales and negotiation
Why: The mentee wants to learn SEO, content strategy, and social media analytics.
32. What does the coordinator mean when he says: 'Startups move fast'?
- Startups are physically faster
- The work environment in startups is dynamic and intense
- Startups are closing down quickly
- Startups hire quickly
Why: The mentee says remote is more convenient with her class schedule.
33. Why does the mentee prefer a startup?
- Startups pay more
- Startups have better mentors
- She wants to see how small teams operate
- She wants to work for a startup after graduation
Why: The mentee says she'd like to see how small teams operate in a startup environment.
Part 3 — Short talks (17 questions)
Professor - Archaeology Lecture
34. What is the lecture mainly about?
- The life of Jean-Francois Champollion
- The discovery and significance of the Rosetta Stone
- Ancient Egyptian religious practices
- The history of hieroglyphic writing
35. Why does the professor mention that the text appears in three scripts?
- To show how complex the stone's message was
- To explain how scholars were able to translate hieroglyphs
- To compare the three languages of ancient Egypt
- To demonstrate that the decree was very important
36. When was the Rosetta Stone discovered?
- In 196 BC
- In 1822
- In 1799
- In 1899
37. How long did Champollion work on the translation?
- Over twenty years
- Over ten years
- Over five years
- Over thirty years
38. What does the professor say was the key to deciphering hieroglyphs?
- Finding more Rosetta Stone fragments
- Studying the demotic script independently
- Using modern computer analysis
- Comparing the hieroglyphic text with the Greek version
Retail Store Greeting
39. What is the main purpose of this announcement?
- To announce a store closing sale
- To introduce new staff members
- To welcome customers and promote current deals
- To explain the store's return policy
40. How long are the free design consultations?
- Fifteen minutes
- Two hours
- One hour
- Thirty minutes
41. What is the discount on bathroom fixtures?
- Twenty percent
- Thirty percent
- Fifteen percent
- Fifty percent
42. What discount is available on floor models?
- Up to thirty percent
- Up to fifty percent
- Up to twenty percent
- Up to seventy percent
Radio Interview - Local Chef
43. What is the radio interview about?
- The history of farming in Ohio
- A review of local restaurants in the city
- A chef discussing her new farm-to-table restaurant
- Tips for starting a small business
44. Why does the chef mention growing up on a farm in Ohio?
- To explain where she learned to cook
- To explain her inspiration for using local ingredients
- To compare Ohio farms to local ones
- To promote a cookbook she wrote
45. How often does the restaurant's menu change?
- Daily
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Seasonally
46. What does the chef say about the opening weekend?
- It was slow with few customers
- It was fully booked
- It received mixed reviews
- It had to be postponed
Supervisor - Warehouse Safety Meeting
47. What is the main purpose of this talk?
- To review the weekly production numbers
- To announce new hires in the warehouse
- To address safety concerns and new protocols
- To discuss schedule changes for next month
48. What incidents prompted the new forklift rules?
- A collision that injured a worker
- A damaged product shipment
- Three near-miss incidents this week
- A forklift that broke down
49. What is the new speed limit for forklifts in aisles?
- Ten miles per hour
- Three miles per hour
- Fifteen miles per hour
- Five miles per hour
50. Where can workers find the map of spill kit locations?
- On each forklift
- On the company website
- In the employee handbook
- Posted by the time clock