You will hear eight speakers; for each one, choose the correct option (A-D for Speakers
1-4, E-H for Speakers 5-8).
Section 1
You will hear four people (1-4) talking about the benefits of strategic alliances. For each
recording, decide what each speaker's opinion (A-D) is. Write A-D.
Speaker 1
Speaker 2
Section 1
A. Alliances help companies to review their processes.
B. Being in an alliance improves access to financial services.
C. Alliances are a good way to expand quickly.
D. Companies become more visible as part of an alliance.
Speaker 3
Speaker 4
Section 2
You will hear four people (5-8) talking about changes in their jobs. For each recording.
choose what happened to each speaker (E-H). Write E-H.
Speaker 5
Speaker 6
Speaker 7
Speaker 8
Section 2
E. The job became much more interesting.
F. The employee's department grew considerably.
G. The employee was promoted.
H. The job was no longer required.
