MET Listening Practice Test 9 — 50 Questions With Transcripts & Answers

1. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

1. The effectiveness of different vaccines
2. A recent outbreak of illness in the office
3. The cost of healthcare benefits at work
4. A new policy requiring employee vaccinations with on-site clinics

2. What will the woman probably do next?

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

3. Why does the woman want to go to the electronics store?

1. To buy a laptop
2. To get a new mouse to replace her faulty one
3. To look at computer speakers
4. To return a defective monitor

4. Why does the man mention this information?

1. To give advice or make a suggestion
2. To express agreement with the woman
3. To change the topic of conversation
4. To criticize the woman's decision

5. 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 organize my closet, but I have too many clothes I never wear. Why don't you donate them? There are several charities that accept clothing. That's a good idea. Someone else might get use out of them. You could also sell the nicer items at a consignment shop.

6. How does the woman feel about her meditation retreat?

1. She found it boring and unhelpful
2. She regretted going
3. She thought it was too short
4. She found it life-changing and enlightening

7. What does the woman advise the man to do?

1. Quit before the merger happens
2. Update his resume while waiting for official news
3. Talk to his boss about job security
4. Start looking for a new job immediately

8. 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

9. How does the woman suggest troubleshooting the battery issue?

1. Check the battery settings to see which apps use the most power
2. Turn off the phone and restart it
3. Buy a new phone charger
4. Take the phone back to the store

10. What is the woman's article about?

1. The differences between rural and urban farming
2. The decline of bee populations worldwide
3. How to start a honey business
4. Urban beekeeping on rooftops and its benefits

11. What is the woman's reaction to the delay?

1. She is outraged on the man's behalf
2. She suggests the man ask for compensation
3. She tries to put a positive spin by noting it could have been cancelled
4. She thinks the man should take a different flight

12. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

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

13. 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 get in shape, but I hate going to the gym. You don't have to go to a gym. There are plenty of other ways to exercise. Like what? You could try cycling, swimming, or even just brisk walking. The key is finding an activity you enjoy.

14. What is being added in the library expansion?

1. A coffee shop and a bookstore
2. A children's section, more computers, and study rooms
3. An auditorium and a gallery
4. A parking garage and a garden

15. How does the woman reassure the man about his study habits?

1. She tells him to study even more
2. She says studying a little each day is the best approach
3. She suggests he take a break and relax
4. She recommends joining a study group

16. Why did the woman's electricity bill increase?

1. She used her air conditioner constantly during a heatwave
2. She bought new appliances
3. The utility company raised their rates
4. The meter was read incorrectly

17. What kind of book does the man want?

1. An advanced woodworking book on furniture making
2. A beginner's guide to woodworking
3. A history of woodworking
4. A book about power tools

18. What level of running experience does the woman have?

1. She is a complete beginner
2. She has run multiple marathons before
3. She has been running for two years and done several 10Ks
4. She only runs occasionally

19. What is the main topic of this conversation?

1. The cost of home renovations
2. How to get a mortgage
3. The best neighborhoods in the city
4. Whether the man should rent or buy a home

20. What problem does the customer have?

1. He lost his concert tickets
2. The concert was cancelled and he needs a refund
3. He bought tickets to the wrong show
4. The concert venue changed

21. Why was the concert cancelled?

1. The venue had a scheduling conflict
2. There was a weather warning
3. The band had a family emergency
4. Not enough tickets were sold

22. What does the customer mean when he says: 'I'd rather have a refund now'?

1. He wants to wait for rescheduled dates
2. He doesn't want a refund
3. He wants to exchange tickets
4. He prefers a definite refund over uncertain future dates

23. What does the agent say about the concert being rescheduled?

1. The band expressed interest but no dates are confirmed yet
2. It will definitely be rescheduled next month
3. It will not be rescheduled due to the band's schedule
4. The tickets will be valid for any future concert

24. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

1. Getting a quote for a kitchen renovation
2. Repairing damaged kitchen cabinets
3. Designing a new house from scratch
4. Choosing paint colors for a room

25. What is the homeowner's budget?

1. Under twelve thousand dollars
2. Under ten thousand dollars
3. Under twenty thousand dollars
4. Under fifteen thousand dollars

26. How much does the contractor estimate for the tile backsplash?

1. Five hundred to seven hundred dollars
2. Eight hundred to twelve hundred dollars
3. One thousand to fifteen hundred dollars
4. Two thousand to three thousand dollars

27. What does the homeowner mean when he says: 'That all sounds reasonable'?

1. He thinks the prices are too high
2. He wants to get quotes from other contractors first
3. He is satisfied with the estimates and wants to proceed
4. He is disappointed with the options available

28. What is the purpose of this conversation?

1. To critique a completed dish
2. To explain the rules and strategy for a cooking competition
3. To order ingredients for a restaurant
4. To hire a new chef for a kitchen

29. How much time do contestants have for the challenge?

1. Two hours
2. One hour
3. Three hours
4. Ninety minutes

30. What does the contestant mean when he says: 'I'll keep the dessert simple'?

1. He doesn't care about dessert
2. He can't make complex desserts
3. He is strategically planning to save time
4. Dessert is optional

31. What is the purpose of this conversation?

1. To plan a custom two-week family trip to Japan
2. To cancel a previously booked tour
3. To get travel insurance recommendations
4. To book a flight to Japan

32. Why does the client prefer a custom itinerary over a pre-packaged tour?

1. A custom itinerary is cheaper
2. Pre-packaged tours are all sold out
3. They want a mix of city and nature experiences
4. They have specific dietary requirements

33. What does the agent mean when she says: 'Absolutely'?

1. She is unsure if it's possible
2. She is ignoring the request
3. She confirms the guided tour can be arranged
4. She needs to check with a manager

34. What is the lecture mainly about?

1. The history of the Kepler telescope
2. How stars are formed
3. Exoplanets and how they are discovered
4. The possibility of life on Mars

35. When was the first confirmed exoplanet discovered?

1. 1985
2. 2005
3. 1995
4. 2015

36. Why does the professor mention the transit method?

1. It is the only way to find exoplanets
2. It is the method most exoplanets have been detected with
3. It was developed by the Kepler telescope team
4. It is used to study the sun

37. What makes an exoplanet's habitable zone significant?

1. It is where planets are closest to their star
2. All exoplanets in this zone have life
3. Conditions there might be right for liquid water
4. It is the only zone where telescopes can detect planets

38. How were most exoplanets detected?

1. By analyzing radio signals from space
2. By direct imaging with telescopes
3. By sending probes to other solar systems
4. Using the transit method observing dips in star brightness

39. What is the main purpose of this announcement?

1. To announce a store-wide sale
2. To remind customers the store is closing soon
3. To introduce new products
4. To announce a change in store hours

40. When will the customer service desk close?

1. Five minutes before the store closing
2. It is already closed
3. Fifteen minutes before the store closing
4. At the same time as the store

41. What will be available at the store tomorrow?

1. Free gifts for the first fifty customers
2. A clearance sale on all items
3. A new product launch event
4. Early-bird discounts on select seasonal items

42. What time does the store open tomorrow?

1. 11 AM
2. 8 AM
3. 10 AM
4. 9 AM

43. What is the main purpose of this talk?

1. To advertise a new online course
2. To provide technical support for students
3. To explain how the online learning platform works
4. To announce a partnership with a university

44. How are the courses structured?

1. Courses are divided into modules with videos, readings, and projects
2. Courses are only text-based with no video content
3. Each course is a single long video
4. All courses are live-streamed at specific times

45. What score is needed to earn a certificate?

1. Sixty percent or higher
2. Seventy percent or higher
3. Eighty percent or higher
4. Ninety percent or higher

46. What is the refund policy?

1. No refunds are offered
2. A full refund is available at any time
3. A fourteen-day money-back guarantee
4. A thirty-day money-back guarantee

47. What is the main purpose of this talk?

1. To explain changes to the performance review process
2. To review last quarter's sales results
3. To introduce new team members
4. To announce a new employee benefits package

48. How often will performance check-ins occur under the new system?

1. Monthly
2. Quarterly
3. Semi-annually
4. Annually

49. How long will each quarterly check-in meeting be?

1. Fifteen minutes
2. Thirty minutes
3. One hour
4. Forty-five minutes

50. What will happen to the formal annual review?

1. It will be eliminated entirely
2. It will be a summary of the four quarterly discussions
3. It will remain exactly the same
4. It will become a self-assessment only