MET Listening Practice Test 10 — 50 Questions With Transcripts & Answers

1. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

1. The benefits of backyard gardening
2. A new curbside composting program starting next month
3. The cost of garbage collection services
4. How to reduce household waste

2. What will the speakers probably do next?

1. End the conversation
2. Continue their current activity
3. I'm trying to fix a leaky faucet, but I can't get the handle off. Have you tried using a wrench? Sometimes they're stuck with mineral deposits. I tried that. It won't budge. You might need to use penetrating oil. Let it sit for fifteen minutes, then try again.
4. Change the subject

3. Why does the man mention this information?

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

4. Why does the woman mention this?

1. To make small talk
2. To express her opinion on a topic
3. To complain about a situation
4. To ask for advice or information

5. What will the woman probably do next?

1. Ignore the suggestion
2. Take the advice given in the conversation
3. Ask someone else for help
4. Research the topic further

6. What strategy does the man suggest?

1. Break the work into daily goals
2. Hire an editor to help
3. Write both chapters at the same time
4. Ask for an extension from the professor

7. What will the speakers probably do next?

1. I accidentally spilled coffee on my new white shirt this morning. Oh no. Did you treat it right away? I dabbed it with a napkin, but the stain is still there. You should rinse it with cold water immediately and apply a stain remover before washing.
2. Continue their current activity
3. Change the subject
4. End the conversation

8. How does the new subway line benefit the woman?

1. It stops right in front of her house
2. It will be free for the first month
3. It will connect her to more shopping areas
4. It will reduce her commute from over an hour to about thirty minutes

9. What does the woman suggest the man consider?

1. Adopting a cat instead of a dog
2. Waiting until he has more free time
3. Fostering first to see if it fits his lifestyle
4. Buying from a breeder instead

10. What trade-off is the woman considering?

1. Master's degree versus PhD program
2. Location versus cost of living
3. Online program versus in-person program
4. Full scholarship at one school versus better reputation at another

11. What tips does the woman give for bread baking?

1. Use a bread machine for best results
2. Knead properly and use the right water temperature for yeast
3. Add more sugar to make it rise faster
4. Bake at a higher temperature for a crispy crust

12. What will the speakers probably do next?

1. End the conversation
2. Continue their current activity
3. Change the subject
4. I'm having trouble concentrating at work. The office is so noisy. Have you tried noise-canceling headphones? I have some, but they're not very effective. You could also ask your manager if you can work from home a few days a week for focused work.

13. What was the man's favorite part of his Iceland trip?

1. The Northern Lights
2. The geothermal hot springs
3. The glaciers and ice caves
4. The capital city Reykjavik

14. What does the man recommend for speaking practice?

1. Join a language exchange group at the library
2. Watch Spanish movies with subtitles
3. Hire a private tutor
4. Travel to a Spanish-speaking country

15. How does the woman feel about the theater demolition?

1. She fully supports the new development
2. She is indifferent because she never went there
3. She thinks the building was unsafe anyway
4. She understands the need for housing but regrets losing a historic building

16. How much has the woman already raised?

1. One thousand dollars
2. Two thousand dollars
3. Five hundred dollars
4. Two hundred dollars

17. What does the woman suggest the man check?

1. If there's an update or patch available for the software
2. If his computer meets the system requirements
3. If the file he's exporting is corrupted
4. If he installed the software correctly

18. What does the man suggest before hiring a tutor?

1. Talk to the teacher about the grades
2. Wait for the next report card
3. Encourage the son to ask for help himself
4. Check if the school offers free peer tutoring

19. What is the main topic of this conversation?

1. The man's plan to take a sabbatical for travel
2. How to save money for travel
3. The best destinations for long-term travel
4. The company's vacation policy

20. What is the conversation mainly about?

1. Signing up for a new gym membership
2. Cancelling a gym membership due to moving
3. Comparing gym membership plans
4. Transferring a membership to another city

21. What alternatives to cancellation does the staff member offer?

1. Transferring the membership or freezing it
2. Upgrading to a premium plan
3. Paying for the remaining months upfront
4. Switching to a month-to-month plan

22. Why does the member decide against freezing the membership?

1. The freeze fee is too expensive
2. She doesn't think she'll move back
3. She can only freeze for one month
4. She found a better gym in her new city

23. What does the member mean when she says: 'I think I'll just pay the cancellation fee and be done with it'?

1. She is angry about the fee
2. She wants to dispute the cancellation fee
3. She accepts the fee to end the membership cleanly
4. She wants to negotiate a lower fee

24. What is the purpose of this call?

1. To request a prescription refill
2. To ask about lab results over the phone
3. To schedule a follow-up appointment after blood work
4. To cancel an existing appointment

25. When is the patient's appointment scheduled?

1. Friday at 9:30 AM
2. Friday at 2 PM
3. Thursday at 9:30 AM
4. Thursday at 2 PM

26. What does the receptionist mean when she says: 'Just confirm your phone number'?

1. She doesn't have the number
2. She needs the patient to verify the number for the reminder
3. She is asking for a new number
4. She cannot send reminders

27. Why does the patient need to see the doctor?

1. She is feeling ill and needs a diagnosis
2. She needs a referral to a specialist
3. She needs a follow-up after having blood work done
4. She wants a prescription refill

28. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

1. Servicing a car at a dealership
2. Comparing different car models
3. Applying for a car loan
4. Inspecting and negotiating the price of a used car

29. What does the seller offer to show the buyer?

1. The owner's manual
2. The Carfax report
3. The original window sticker
4. The service records

30. What does the buyer mean when he says: 'Let me take the test drive and think about it'?

1. He wants to test the car before making a decision
2. He is not interested
3. He has decided to buy the car
4. He wants a lower price

31. What is the purpose of this conversation?

1. To review the garden club's annual budget
2. To recruit new members for the garden club
3. To plan a spring plant sale with a workshop addition
4. To discuss the autumn harvest festival

32. What does the president mean when she says: 'I thought we could add a workshop this year'?

1. The workshop will replace the sale
2. The workshop was already planned
3. She doesn't want the workshop
4. She is suggesting an addition to improve the event

33. What new feature are they adding this year?

1. A bake sale
2. A children's planting activity
3. A workshop on pollinator gardens
4. A raffle with prizes

34. What is the lecture mainly about?

1. Gothic literature features and how Frankenstein exemplifies them
2. The life of Mary Shelley
3. The difference between Gothic and Romantic literature
4. The history of science fiction

35. Why does the professor mention that Frankenstein was published in 1818?

1. To compare it to other works published that year
2. To show that Gothic literature was popular in that era
3. To note when the first science fiction novel was written
4. To explain why the novel uses old-fashioned language

36. What features of Gothic literature does the professor list?

1. Urban settings and realistic characters
2. Happy endings and romantic plots
3. Gloomy settings, supernatural elements, and intense emotions
4. Humorous dialogue and satire

37. What makes Frankenstein still relevant according to the professor?

1. It raises ethical questions about science and humanity we still face
2. Its literary style is still imitated today
3. It was adapted into many successful films
4. Its characters are based on real people

38. What themes does Frankenstein explore according to the professor?

1. Poverty, wealth, and social class
2. Love, betrayal, and redemption
3. Ambition, responsibility, and isolation
4. War, peace, and diplomacy

39. What is the main purpose of this talk?

1. To describe the museum's permanent collection
2. To sell tickets to the museum
3. To recruit volunteers for the museum
4. To announce a new exhibition on the history of global trade

40. How many galleries does the exhibition have?

1. Two
2. Three
3. Four
4. Five

41. What is featured in the second gallery?

1. Digital marketplace displays
2. Ship models and navigation tools
3. Satellite communications equipment
4. Silk fragments and spices

42. How much does it cost to rent an audio guide?

1. Five dollars
2. Three dollars
3. Free with admission
4. Ten dollars

43. What is the main purpose of this talk?

1. To recommend specific financial products
2. To review the stock market's performance
3. To explain investment strategies for wealthy individuals
4. To encourage early retirement saving using compound interest examples

44. Why does the speaker give the example of saving three hundred dollars per month starting at age twenty-five?

1. To discourage people from spending on unnecessary items
2. To show how much can accumulate through compound interest over time
3. To compare different investment strategies
4. To recommend a specific monthly savings target

45. What would happen if someone waited until age thirty-five to start saving?

1. They would have more money due to higher earnings
2. They'd need to save almost double per month to reach the same goal
3. They would still reach the same amount with less monthly savings
4. It would be too late to save for retirement

46. What does the speaker say about employer matching contributions?

1. They are rare and hard to qualify for
2. They are not as valuable as individual investments
3. They only apply to certain types of retirement accounts
4. They are essentially free money that employees should take advantage of

47. What is the main purpose of this talk?

1. To explain how to apply for a library job
2. To introduce new students to the library's resources and rules
3. To announce new library hours
4. To advertise a book sale at the library

48. What is on the fourth floor of the library?

1. The quiet study area where talking is not permitted
2. The main book stacks
3. The reference collection and computer lab
4. The periodicals and newspapers section

49. How many items can students borrow at once?

1. Ten items
2. Twenty-five items
3. Fifteen items
4. Twenty items

50. What is the late fee for overdue items?

1. Ten cents per day
2. Fifty cents per day
3. Twenty-five cents per day
4. One dollar per day