In this section of the test, you will hear conversations and complete the information about them.
For each conversation, first read the situation and the item(s). Then listen to the conversation.
Choose the correct answer. Please DO NOT repeat the recording. and you will have 5 minutes to complete this section.

In this section of the test, you will read some short passages and complete the information about them.
For each item, choose the correct answer. There are 6 items, and you will have 10 minutes to complete this section

Passage 5: A changing neighborhood - for better or for worse?

Recently, an international online retailer opened an enormous, brand-new office in our neighborhood. Until then, there hadn't been any major companies or huge buildings like this in the area - just small family-owned businesses. So, obviously, there has been a lot of discussion about it lately.
Some people say the company is creating jobs and will attract other new businesses, but others complain that most of the new jobs will be low-paying. These people also believe that rising costs will push out independent businesses and make the neighborhood too expensive for its current residents. I can't make up my mind whether the company will be a benefit for the neighborhood or not. It's a complicated issue, and I'm not sure there is a right or wrong answer. What do you think?

Passage 6: An inspiring story

When Alex McGovern was in high school, he used to earn money working weekends at a local bakery. After working there for several months, helping bake fresh bread and cakes, Alex noticed a familiar pattern: a huge amount of food was thrown away at the end of each day. It was food that the bakery could no longer sell, but it was still good enough to eat. So Alex began to wonder what he could do with all of this extra food.
With the bakery owner's permission, he reached out to a local organization that worked with families who need help with food and housing. The charity was extremely pleased and arranged to pick up the extra food each day. Now bread was no longer wasted, but generously shared with people in need.
Alex's idea was such a success that he began approaching other local restaurants about joining the program. Before long, there were over a dozen businesses taking part, and Alex created a website to grow the program in other cities. Today Alex's "simple" idea is helping feed people all over the country!

This section of the test is about the use of English. For each item, choose the correct answer. There are 10 items, and you will have 5 minutes to complete this section.