Preface Introduction SEE Grammar Practice UNIT 01 - Auxiliary Verbs = ~ 20 UNIT 02 ---- Tenses os 22 UNIT 03 Infinitives and Gerunds 24 UNIT 04 -- Participles and Participle Clauses 26 UNIT 05 Negation and Parallel Structure 28 UNIT 06. Comparisons on ~ 30 UNIT 07 --- Agreement 32 UNIT 08 Relative Clauses 34 UNIT 09 --- Modification and Word Order 36 UNIT 10 ~~ Indefinite Pronouns 38 UNIT 11 Voice ~~ 40 UNIT 12 --- Conjunctions and Prepositions ™ " 42 Exercise Hints ~~ ~ ~ 44 Listening & Reading Practice UNIT 01 ~~ (Grammar Focus: Auxiliary Verbs) ver 49 UNIT 02 (Grammar Focus: Tenses) eee UNIT 03 (Grammar Focus: Infinitives and Gerunds) 81 UNIT 04 ~~. (Grammar Focus: Participles and Participle Clauses) 97 UNIT 05 (Grammar Focus: Negation and Parallel Structure) 113 UNIT 06 + (Grammar Focus: Comparisons) mens 129 UNIT 07 (Grammar Focus: Agreement) ~~ oo 145, UNIT 08 (Grammar Focus: Relative Clauses) 161 UNIT 09 --- (Grammar Focus: Modification and Word Order) 477 UNIT 10 (Grammar Focus: Indefinite Pronouns) 193, UNIT 11 (Grammar Focus: Voice) a 209 UNIT 12 (Grammar Focus: Conjunctions and Prepositions) ~~~ 225 Practice Test eat ESIEcl@a) ©=Support Transcripts & Answer Key z 286 Practice Test Answer Sheet aitLdi gidi thiéu vé ky thi TOEIC TOEIC la ky thi tiéng Anh trong giao tiép quéc t6, bao gdm hai phan thi chinh: Nghe va Doc. Phan thi Nghe kiém tra kha nding nghe hiéu ting Anh. Phan thi Doc kiém tra kién thie sif dung ng@ phap va ti vung va kha nang doc hiéu cdc bai doo ngan. Kj thi TOEIC, kéo dai 2 tiéng dang hd, o6 téng cong 200 cau hi, Tat ca ddu [a cau hdi trac nghiém véi ba hay bén Ia chon tra Idi. Bang sau day cho thay cdu tric bai thi tinh dén thang 5/2006: Cau truc bal thi TOEIC‘CONTENTS & Introduction UNIT 1 Gerunds and Infinitives UNIT2 Auxiliary Verbs UNIT3 _ Subject-Verb Agreement UNIT4 Verb Form and Tenses UNIT 5 —— Participial Forms UNIT6 —_Comparatives and Superlatives UNIT? Negation UNIT8 Pronouns and Determiners UNIT9 Nouns and Articles UNIT 10 Relative Clauses UNIT 11 Conjunctions and Prepositions UNIT 12 Conditionals UNIT 13 Other Possible Questions UNIT 14. Review Practice Test Transcript and Answer Key Appendix Answer Sheet 18 30 42 54 66 78 90 102 4 126 138 150 162 175 217 271Introduction: Developing Skills forthe TOEIC® Test is designed to help students prepare by providing practice with question formats, vocabulary, grammar, and structures commonly found on the TOEIC® test ‘The TOEIC® testis a standardized test created by Educational Testing Service (ETS), and students taking the test will ind that it shares many similarities with other ETS products. Developing Skills for the TOEIC* Test provides students with repeated practice through sample questions that mirror the content of the TOEIC® test. Developing Skills for the TOEIC Test also includes a practice test to give students a better feel for what will be expected of them in actual test situations. Mini Tests with Grammar Focus ‘The fourteen units in this book are designed as mini practice tests. These mini tests familiarize students with the kinds (of tasks they will encounter on the actual TOEIC® test, Each unit is thematically organized. Units 1~12 focus on a particular grammar point which Is highlighted in the incomplete sentences and incomplete texts exercises. An appendix ‘explaining each grammar focus is included at the back of the book. Each unit is organized in the same format as the real TOEIC® test; according to skil (listening or reading) and task types (picture description, questions and responses, short conversations, short talks, incomplete sentences, incomplete texts, ‘and reading comprehension). Organizing each unit this way enables the students to become familiar with the layout, structure, and question format of the real TOEIC* test while stl practicing specific grammar and vocabulary. Practice Test Developing Skills or the TOEIC* Test includes one full-length practice test. This test gives students a better feel for what, will be expected of them in actual test situations. The full-length practice test provides students with 100 listening ‘questions and 100 reading questions. Itis recommended that students using this book work through all of the material in the units before taking the practice test. After working through the material within all fourteen units, students will be better prepared for a timed, fulltength test simulation. This way the students will have studied fourteen units of tailored, level-appropriate language before their exposure to full-length practice test. To get the most benefit from the practice test, itis recommended that students take the test under exam conditions which includes following the time limits set for the actual test. The listening section should take up to 45 minutes while the reading section should take up to 75 minutes. ‘A blank sample answor sheet is available at the back of the book for use when taking the full-length practice test Transcripts and Answer Key This book includes full transcripts forthe listening tasks in each unit and inthe practice test. There is a full answer key with explanations ofthe answers for the incomplete sentences and incomplete texts questions. The explanations allow students to understand why each answer is correct and why the other answer choices are wrong, This helps students to build knowledge on the type of wrong answer choices to expect and how to eliminate them. Grammar Appendix ‘The Grammar Appendix outlines the grammar focus of each unt, including key points and particular structures of interest. ‘These are fundamental grammar points frequently tested on the TOEIC® test. Developing Skills tor ne TOEIC® Test provides students with repeated practice through sample questions that are based. fn the content of the TOEIC® test. The fourteen thematically organized units contained in this book give students the opportunity to develop their test-taking skills while getting more accustomed to the TOEIC® test format. While Developing Skills for the TOEIC* Test provides excellent development for students studying for the TOEIC® test, it also has a natural progression of English that is applicable for English language leamers. Please keep in mind that the TOEIC® test should not be regarded as a definitive assessment of how woll a student speaks. or understands English. The test can only assess how well students take the TOEIC® test. Students are therefore urged to leam as much as they can about the test and to approach it through strategic practice in order to achieve a higher score in future testing situations. aeLoi gioi thiéu Developing Skills for the TOEIC® Test dug bién soan nham git ce thi sinh chuéin bi cho kj thi TOEIC bang each thy han vei ce dang céu héi ts vung, ng phap va c&u tric cau thutng gap trong bai thi TOEIO. Bai thi TOEIC la mot bai thi chudin héa do Dich vy Khdo thi Gido due (Educational Testing Service) bién soan, vi vay thi sinh c6 thé nhan thdy 6 nhiéu diém tuong déng giva TOEIC va céc ky thi khéc cla ETS. Developing Skills tor the TOEIC* Test gidp thi sinh thie hanh lp di lap lai voi cac cu hoi mau tuong ty nhu trong bai thi that. Sach eGng cung cep mot bai thi thyc hanh him giup thi sinh hidu 16 hon minh edn chun bi nhmg gi cho ky thi that Nhéng bai thi nhé voi trong tam nhdn vao ngir phap ‘Mudi bén bai hoc trong sach duoc bién soan nhu nhing bai thi mau nhd, Nhung bai thi nhé nay giup thi sinh lam quen, vvdi nhiéu dang bai tp khée nhau thuéng gap trong céc ky thi that. Nhimg bai hoc nay duoe edu tric theo chil d&. Cac bai 1-12 t4p trung vao timg diém ngcr phap cu thé duce nhdn manh trong cdc bal tap hoan chinh eau va hoan chinh doan van. Phan phu luc giai thich ting trong tam ngtr php cling dugc dinh kém 6 phan cudi sach. [MB bai nec trong sach duge 16 chic cing thé that nh bai thi TOEIC* that sy, theo ky nang (nghe hay doc) va dang 46 bai (miéu ta hinh anh, héi dap, déi thoai ngan, bai noi ngan, cau chua hoan chinh, doan van chua hoan chinh va doc hiéu). Vige #6 chic bai hoc kiéu nay khéng nhiing gitip cho thi sinh lam quen véi bé cue, cu triic, cdc dang céu héi cla bai thi TOEIC” that ma con glip ho thye haanh nhdng bai tap vé tr vung va cac clém nga phap cy thé. Bai thi thir Developing Skills for the TOEIC® Test con c6 mot bal thi mau nham giup thi sinh hiéu 16 hon minh cn chuain bi nhang «i cho ky thi that sy. Bal thi mau gém 6 100 cau hél cho phan thi Nghe va 100 cau héi Doc hidu. Thi sinh nen hoc hét noi dung trong sch trude kh lam bal thi thye hanh 6 phan cudi sah. Sau Khi hoe qua tat c8 14 bai hoo, thi sinh 6 s&n sang dé lam mot bai thi dy di, c6 tinh thet gian nhu trong thy t8. 88 kal thac cao nha hi6u qua ca bai thithyc hanh nay, hay kam bai trong diéu kién va vei cae giot han thot gian nhur dang thi that sy. Phan nghe dai Kosing 45 phat trong khi phan doc higu len dén 75 phi 6 cudi sach con 6 mét tt loi (Answer Sheet) dé thi sinh st dung khi tién hanh lam bai thi tc: Transcript va Answer Key Quyén séch con o6 phén Transcript ghi lai ndi dung cua cdc bal uyén nghe trong mi bal hoe va trong bai thi th. Phén Answer Key di kém sau d6 cung cap ning cau tra ot dy a kém theo loi gilthich cho phn hoan chinh céu va hoan chinh doan van. Phan gi hich glip cho thi sinh higu tai sao dap an nay la ching va tal sao dap an kia la sai. Vi vay, thi sinh 05 thé xay dung cho minh kj nang nhén dang nhing dap én sai va lai bé chung rong bai thi TOEIC. Phu luc vé ngw phap Phan phu tue vé ng phap sé liétké lal trong tam ngtr php trong ting bai hoc, bao gém cae diém chinh va cu trie de biét edn quan tam. Bay chinh la nhmg diém git php co ban thuting duge.kiém tra trong cac ky thi TOEIC. Developing Skills or te TOEIC® Test cung cp cho thi sinh ning bai thuc han lap di lap lai bang nhang cau hoi mau da vao noi dung ctia bai thi TOEIC. 14 bai hoc. duge t6 chic theo chi dé trong sch nay mang lai cho thi sinh co hoi phat tién nang ky nang lam bai thi va déng thai lam quen voi thé thue thi TOEIC. Cudn séch khong nhding gidp thi sinh 1i8n b6 trong vide hoc a6 dat két qua t6t nha trong ky thi TOEIC ma con giip cho hoe vién 6 cac trung tam Anh ngit nang ‘cao kha nang Anh ngt cia minh, Cac ban hay ludn nhé rng ky thi TOEIC khéng phai l& mét su dénh gid chinh thie vé kha nang n6l hay hiéu tiéng Anh cola minh, Ky thi nay chi cd thé Banh gi kha nding lam bai thi TOEIC ia thi sinh ma thdi. Chi en én tap cng nhiéu ccang t6t, 6 chin luge 16 rang cho ky thi thi sinh c6 thé dat Két qua t6t trong ky thi TOEIC.PART@® Picture Description Listen and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. ~ (8) (Cc) (D) 2. ~ 8 © (©~@ 8 © ©) 5. ~) (8B) (©) () PART® Questions and Responses Listen to the questions and choose the best answer. 4. (A) (B) () 2. (A) (8) () 3. (A) () (c) 4. (A) (B) (C) 5. (A) (B) (C) as units @PART® Short Conversations Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. Where is this conversation taking place? (A) Ata university (B) Ata hotel (C) On the subway (0) At home 2. Why will the man leave his room late? (A) He will wake up late. (B) He is expecting a phone call. (C) He wants to stay longer. (D) He lost his room key. 3. What time will the man probably leave? (A) 11:30 (8) 11:00 (C) 10:30 () 10:00 4, What is being explained? (A) How to make a photocopy (B) How to make a phone call (C) How to send a fax (D) How to dial a number 5. What will the woman put in the tray? (A) A folder (8) Documents (C) An original idea (D) A phone number 6. Which button should the woman press? (A) The red button (B) The red button, then the green button (C) The green button, then the red button (D) The green button @ vn:PART® Short Talks Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. What kinds of activities are offered at this resort? (A) Indoor activities (B) Outdoor activities (C) Both indoor and outdoor activities (D) Only children's activities 2. Which water activity is offered? (A) Swimming {B) Scuba diving (C) Water polo (0) River rafting 3. Who should guests contact with questions? (A) The hotel manager (B) The activities coordinator (C) The front desk (D) The clerk 4. Who are the new people in the department? (A) Beverly and Chava (8) Chava and many others (C) Hale and Chava (0) Hale and Beverly 5. Where is this meeting taking place? (A) Ata university (B) Ina department store (C) Ona plane (D) Over the phone 6. What will everyone at the meeting receive? (A) A book (B) An introduction (C) A copy of the last meeting (D) The department meeting schedulePART® Incomplete Sentences Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. 1. Who does she ------- to take care of her? (A) want (B) wants (C) to want (D) will want 2. I can't afford —~ (A) buy (B) to buy (C) buying (D) bought 3, They are considering ------ to Atlanta, (A) move (B) to move (C) moving (D) will move 4. | would like ~ way home. (A) drop (B) to drop (C) dropping (D) will drop - by your office on my @ Unie 4 5. I seldom forget going to bed, (A) brush (B) to brush (C) brushing (D) brushed my teeth before They politely asked me ------ in another place. (A) stand (B) tostand (©) standing (D) stood Since we live by an airport, we can easily watch the airplanes ------ off. (A) take (B) to take (C) be taking (0) will take We think him to have access to the Internet is a bad idea. (A) allow (B) to allow (C) allowing (D) allowance11. 12. ). They were heard My son is not very good at --+---- yet. (A) drive (B) to drive (C) driving {D) will drive friends. (A) say (B) saying (C) said (0) be saying about our Now we are going to ~ plans for next year. (A) discuss (B) tell (C) talk (D) say --- as to his Please keep me ~ whereabouts. (A) inferred (8) informed (C) deformed (0) reformed 13. 15. |. Mother —~ I'm looking forward to -—~ soon. (A) hear (B) hearing (C) heard (D) have heard -- me clean the floor with a mop. (A) got (B) made (C) forced (D) told Nobody is opposed ~ suggestion. (A) at (B) on (C) to (D) with units @PART@ Incomplete Texts Choose the best word or phrase for each blank. Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following memo. Memo To: All employees From: James Scott Re: Meeting changed As you know, we scheduled a meeting for Friday, June 22” at 3:00 p.m. However, | feel we need -----~- the time of this meeting because of recent problems. | have talked to the manager, 1. (A) changed (B) to change (C) changing (D) change and he has agreed ------- it to Monday, June 18". This will be an important meeting, so! 2. (A) to move (B) move (C) moving (D) of moving --- see everyone there. | apologize for causing any inconvenience. . (A) wanting {B) wanting to (C) want to (D) want 2 Thank you for your time. @ wusQuestions 4 through 6 are based on the following email. To: jslyons@netco.com From: homefurnishings @ homiecare.com Date: Jan 15 2006 ‘Subject: Order confirmation #26678 Dear Mr. Lyons, Jam ------- this email to confirm your recent order with Home Furnishings. Your order has been 4, (A) send (B) to send (C) sending (D) sent processed, and your items will be sent on January 17*, The items should arrive by January 20". Please let us know if you would prefer ------- these items delivered in the morning or the 5. (A) delivering (B) to have (C) to having (0) had afternoon. Thank you for Home Furnishings. We hope to serve you again soon. 6. (A) realizing (B) seeing (C) knowing (0) using Sincerely, Brenda Smith Sales Executive Unit 1 ®PART@ Reading Comprehension Choose the best answer to each question. Questions 1 and 2 are based on the following advertisement. Green Grass All Year Round Having nice green grass all year long is easy with regular use of “Winterize.” Remember to “Winterize” your lawn this fall. This special fertilizer keeps the roots of your lawn alive during the winter. By strengthening the roots of your lawn, it leads to better growth in the spring. This product is also ideal for all outdoor plants, shrubs, and trees, keeping them strong and healthy during the coming cold months. Available at all good gardening centers. 1. When will this ‘product show results? 2. Which of the following is this product NOT (A) Winter suitable for? (8) Spring (A) House plants (©) Fall (B) Shrubs (D) Summer (C) Lawns (D) Trees ® unit 4Questions 3 through 5 are based on the following information. °Q ° Thank you for choosing this high quality office chair. It is made of the finest | materials available to ensure many years of use and comfort. We are sure you will enjoy its many features for years to come. Remember that you can adjust the tilt of the chair using the knob underneath, and the height of the chair with the lever on the side. This chair also comes with a three-year warranty, which covers the full cost of replacement parts and labor in the unlikely event that you have any-problems with your chair. If you have any questions about assembly or the warranty, please call our toll free number: 1-800-450-0000. OF RT 3. What kind of product is this information 5. How can you adjust the height of this for? product? (A) A kitchen appliance (A) With a knob (B) Furniture (B) By tilting it (C) Electronics (C) With a lever (D) Sports equipment (0) By calling the toll free number 4, How long is this product guaranteed? (A) Two months (B) Three months (C) Two years (0) Three years Unit 4 6Questions 6 through 10 refer to the following memo and article. To: All customer financial advisors From: Head office Re: Credit card use With Thanksgiving next month, and Christmas also getting closer, we would like you to use the following information to help you advise customers. When customers come to get advice about reducing or avoiding credit card debt, give them a copy of the attached article. Explain to them that they should spend only what they can afford. Help them understand the main reasons for debt. Also, please become familiar with our new interest rates because customers may ask about.them. HOLIDAY DEBT During the holiday season, many Americans find themselves in great financial trouble. Recent studies show that the average American buys many more gifts than he or she can afford. That may help explain why the average American has a debt of $7,000. Many citizens have even larger debts of between $15,000 and $18,000. The use of credit cards is the main source of debt in holiday spending. Financial advisors recommend that consumers only spend as much as they can afford during the holiday season to avoid financial difficulties in the following months. Interest can significantly increase the final costs. Please ask one of our advisors fora list of current interest rates. @ vows6. What is the main reason for debt in holiday spending? (A) Credit cards (B) Americans (C) Holidays (D) Financial advisors 7. How much does the average American owe? (A) $7,000 (B) $12,000 (C) $15,000 (0) $18,000 8. Who is this article for? (A) Clients of the bank (B) Department store shoppers (C) People taking a holiday (D) Lawyers 9. What can cause debts to increase? (A) Recent studies (8) Interest (C) Christmas (D) Financial advisors 10. When was this memo probably sent? (A) Winter (8) Summer (C) Fall (D) SpringPART® Picture Description Listen and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. (A) (8B) (C) (DD 2 (A) (8B) =) () @~ @6 © ©~@ ® (©) 5. €a~ @8 (€) © PART® Questions and Responses Listen to the questions and choose the best answer. 1. (A) (B) (Cc) 2 (A) (8) () 3. (A) (8) (c) 4. (A) (B) (c) 5. (A) (B) (c) Unit 2 ©PART® Short Conversations Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. Where is this conversation taking place? (A) Inacar (B) Ona bus (C) Inan airport (D) Ina bus station 2. What time is the next bus? (A) 11:00 (B) 11:30 (©) 11:15 (D) 12:00 3. Which stand does the woman need to go to? (A) Eleven (B) Thirteen (C) Fifteen (D) Seventeen 4. Where is this conversation probably taking place? (A) In a supermarket (B) In the street (C) On the phone (D) On the radio 5. Which of the following is true? (A) The speakers have never met before. {B) The speakers are good friends. (C) The speakers went to the same elementary school. (D) The man works with the woman, 6. When did the man and woman last meet? (A) Last week (B) Many years ago (C) They have not met before. (D) Last month 6 unit 2PART® Short Talks Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. What does the manager want to do? (A) Go to the meeting (B) Leave (C) Save electricity (D) Thank Julie 2. What should Julie turn off? (A) The printer, photocopier, and lights (B) The computer and printer (C) The printer and lights (D) The photocopier and lights 3. Who left the copier on last night? (A) The boss (B) Julie (C) Someone in the office (D) The janitor 4. Where is this announcement taking place? (A) Ona plane (B) ina car (©) Atan airport (D) Ona boat 5. How many islands will the group visit today? (A) One (8) Two (C) Three (D) More than four 6. What will the guests do on Aruba Island? (A) Go shopping (8) Eat at nice restaurants (C) Go to the beach (0) Take a bus uni 2 @PART@ Incomplete Sentences Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. 1 He is brushing up on his English so that he may - a better job. (A) getting (B) got (C) gets (0) get Although the doctor recommended that he -=---- go to work for three days, he went to work today. (A) must not (B) not (C) does not (0) did not He the position if he had applied (A) got (B) can get (C) could have gotten (D) can't get It's essential that he ~ by the end of next week. (A) submit (8) submits (C) submitted (D) has submitted - his term paper @ Unit 2 5. Wanting to break the ice, he asked her, “-- you like some coffee?” (A) Do (8) Can (C) Would (0) Could The baby ------ be hungry, because he just had some milk. (A) isn't (B) can't (C) may not (D) doesn't He doesn’t want anything to drink, so he ------- be thirsty. (A) not (B) doesn't (C) is not (D) must not You had ----—~ leave now; rush hour traffic has probably already started. (A) better not (B) not better (C) not to better (D) better to not9. Usually, he ------- tennis with his students after school. (A) plays (B) used to play (C) played (D) play 10. You haven't finished your report yet, - (A) do you (B) did you (C) have you (D) haven't you 11. It was ------- cold for the children to play outside without coats. (A) so (B) very (C) too (0) far an errand for my mother. (A) run (B) take (C) have (D) send 13. 14. 15. -- succeed If you work hard, you in what you are doing. (A) will (B) ought (C) couldn't (D) could have Let's start now, (A) don’t (B) will (C) force (D) shall All the documents should be submitted -- five o'clock tomorrow. (A) by (B) to (C) on (0) withPART@ Incomplete Texts Choose the best word or phrase for each blank. Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following email. To: benmerry @ jju.com From: Sarah Subject: Supplies Ben, 1 -- not had enough time to check the supplies. | am really sorry about this. Can you take 1. (A) am (B) have (©) was (D) didn't a look and let me know what we need to order? There is a list that you ------- use to help you. 2. (A) had (B) had to (C) did (0) can You will find it in the third drawer of my desk. 1 do not know how long it will take you, but | ------ really sorry to ask you to do it by yourself. | owe you a big favor. 3. (A) would be (8) am (C) will be (D) had been Thanks, SarahQuestions 4 through 6 are based on the following memo. Memo For: Michael Caller: Elizabeth Tel no. 283-7883 Hi Mike, Elizabeth called at about 10:30 this morning. She has to cancel the appointment you made for this afternoon. There was a fire in her office building last night, and they ------ had to shut the 4, (A) had (B) has (C) have (0) having whole building. There was a lot of damage. She said it ------- take about a week to repair 5. (A) might (B) shall (©) did (D) won't everything, but she can meet you tomorrow, if you don’t mind meeting here instead of at her olfice. She ---—-- like you to call her back as soon as possible. 6. (A) will (8) would (C) could (D) might Cheers, TaraPART@® Reading Comprehension Choose the best answer to each question. Questions 1 and 2 are based on the following reading. Crazy Sam’s End of the Year Computer Sale! Is your old computer just not good enough any more? No problem! Crazy Sam’s has just the solution for you! Stop into our store on the corner of Fourth and Central and you'll find desktop PCs for $599—-$1099 (monitor included), On the go? Need a laptop? Laptops range from $799 up to $1299. And remember, all of Crazy Sam’s computers come with a full range | of office software like word processing programs and spreadsheets to get you | started. So what are you waiting for? Come into Crazy Sam’s today and kiss | your old computer goodbye! (Borsenoeneerenenereensermeneene encom 1. How much does the most expensive 2. What kind of program is a spreadsheet? desktop computer cost? (A) Mathematics program (A) $599 (B) Office software (8) $799 (C) Game (C) $1099 (D) Communications program (D) $1299 @ omeQuestions 3 through 5 are based on the following coupon. 25% Discount Coupon The Minton Corporation appreciates your recent purchase of office supplies through our Internet superstore. To show our appreciation, we would like to offer you this coupon for 25% off your next purchase. This covers all office supplies on our website, including paper clips, paper, writing utensils, and staplers. To redeem this offer, simply enter the special offer code 3]X7781 at the time of your next purchase. Note: this offer is only valid-on purchases of $50 or more. 3. Where can this coupon be used? 5. Which of the following materials is NOT (A) Instores mentioned? (B) Online (A) Staplers (C) At the post office (B) Paper clips (D) By catalog (C) Computer supplies (D) Writing supplies 4. What is the minimum purchase required to redeem the coupon? (A) $25 (B) $50 (C) $81 (D) $100 unit 2 @Questions 6 through 10 are based on the following memo and sign. fo Memo To: All Leisure Services Local Directors From: Derek Gray, New Town Leisure Center Director Re: Tennis promotion Date: April 10" We are trying to increase use of our tennis courts and facilities. At the moment, many of our courts are hardly ever used. If we want to maintain government funding, we need to show that there really is a demand for these facilities. | am planning on displaying the following poster in every local leisure center. Before | send it to the printers, could you take a look and give me your comments and suggestions? Do you think anything should be changed or added? Many thanks, Derek Gray TENNIS FOR ALL! Tennis continues to be one of the most popular sports all over the world. One of the main attractions of this sport is that it can be played by people of all ages, young and old. Although tennis has a reputation for being an expensive sport, it doesn’t have to be. A good racket can cost only $40 and a can of balls only $2.00. But where to play? Sure there are fancy private clubs that cost $100 a month, but why not try one of the many public parks and leisure centers which offer tennis courts free of charge and lessons for a very reasonable price? Contact your local leisure center director for information on how you can get involved in this exciting sport! @ omaWhat is the purpose of this memo and sign? (A) To encourage people to use public tennis courts (B) To show the cost of the local tennis clubs (C) To promote a new tennis club (D) To ask for government funding How is tennis usually categorized? (A) Complicated (8) Boring (C) Expensive (0) Affordable Who can play this sport? (A) Young people (B) Middle aged people (C) Old people () People of all ages 9. Where is it expensive to play tennis? (A) Parks (B) Private clubs (C) Tournaments (D) Schools 10. Who is Derek Gray? (A) A tennis player (B) A tennis club owner {C) The manager of a sports center (D) A film directorPART@ Picture Description Listen and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. €@ 8 © © 2 (A) (8) (C)_— (D) (a) (8) =) (D)a) ®) (© (0) 5. ~@ @8 © (© PART® Questions and Responses Listen to the questions and choose the best answer. 1. (A) (B) (C) 2. (A) (B) () 3. (A) (8) (C) 4. (A) (8) (C) 5. (A) (8) () Unit 3 ®PART® Short Conversations Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. Where are the speakers? (A) On an istand (B) Ata pharmacy (C) Outside (0) Atan auto shop 2. What is the woman looking for? (A) Medicine (B) Tissues (C) Aswim suit (D) A place to wash her hands 3. Where are the tissues? (A) On the counter (B) On the second shelf (C) Under the aspirin (D) In the corner 4. Who prepared the paperwork? (A) The woman (B) The man (C) The main office () The secretary 5. Where is the paperwork now? (A) It is being reviewed. (B) The lawyer has it. (C) Itis on the secretary's desk. (0) Itis at the main office, 6. Which of the following is true? (A) The paperwork was full of mistakes. (8) The woman lost the paperwork. (C) The paperwork arrived late. (D) The paperwork was very good. @ voiPART® Short Talks Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. Which activity does Ann NOT do? (A) Sing (B) Play the piano (C) Keep pets (0) Cook 2. What does Ann have more than fifty of? (A) Songs (B) Favorite recipes (C) Cookbooks (D) Garden tools 3. When does Ann sing and play the piano? (A) After dinner (B) On holidays (C) In the morning (D) Every day 4. What problem was the man having? (A) He couldn't change his password. (B) The telephone was not working. (C) His computer shut down. (D) He could not connect to the Internet. 5. What did the man forget? (A) His modem (B) His phone line (C) His access number (D) His password 6. Why did the man give up trying yesterday? (A) He had to leave for work. (B) His phone didn't work. (C) He didn’t have change for a phone call. (0) He hates waitingPART® Incomplete Sentences Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. a: - cats as faithful as dogs? (A) Be (B) Is (C) Am (D) Are Mathematics the study of numbers, quantities, or shapes. (A) be B) is (C) are D) was Each book (A) have (8) has (C) having (D) haves unique illustrations. The people train. (A) is (B) gets (C) are (D) is being ining up to get on the @ vnis 5. The captain, together with his crew members, ~ the ship. (A) was (B) were (C) has (D) becomes --- struggling to control Each of our products for sixty days. (A) will (B) to be (Cis (D) are guaranteed ‘A number of researchers -~ to attend the conference. (A) be (8) is (C) are (D) become -~- expected Two thirds of the land ~ been sold. (A) is (B) are (C) has (D) have9. Not only the teacher but the students opposed to the new uniforms. (A) is (B) are (©) will (D) is being 10. Three hours ------- too short a time for us to talk about this matter. (A) is (8) are (C) takes (0) take 11. Could you (A) offer (B) make (C) work (0) do ~ me a big favor? 12. He must have missed the train; otherwise, he ---—~ arrived by now. (A) has (B) have (©) had (0) would have 13. 14. 15. There were plenty of people who — black. (A) was wear (B) was wearing (C) wearing (0) were wearing He is eaming ten dollars an hour, which - not a small amount of money. (A) be (B) tobe (C)is (D) are His daughter is married ~ (A) with (B) by () for (D) to Unit 3 ®PART@ Incomplete Texts Choose the best word or phrase for each blank. Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following note. Monica, Mr. Evans from Evans Pies called earlier. He said they - made the pumpkin pies you 1. (A) has (B) have (O) is (D) are ordered for the Thanksgiving party. They are ready for you to pick up this aftemoon. He said that ------- might be possible to deliver them if you can call him before 3:30. 2. (A) he (B) they (C)it (D) we There —----- no delivery charges if you choose that option. Mr. Evans is also going to give you 3. (A) are (8) is (C) were () have free paper plates and napkins as a special gift. His number is 883-0238.Questions 4 through 6 are based on the following memo. Memo To: Dave, Brian, and Gwen From: Helen Re: Magazine subscriptions Date: January 22 It's time to renew subscriptions to the company magazine. As you three ~ 4, (A) is (B) are (C) had (D) was the subscriptions collectors for your department, I'd like to ask you to start talking to the others in your office and if you can get any new subscribers. You did a great job last year, and we now have 5. (A) sees (8) seem (C) see (D) says over 300 employees reading the magazine. The Head Office wants to increase this by 10% There is a $100 bonus for the person who ------- the most subscriptions. 6. (A) sell (8) sells (C) did set | (D) has to sellPART@ Reading Comprehension Choose the best answer to each question. Questions 1 and 2 are based on the following notice. Returns Policy Chafeton Camera Supplies welcomes the return of any of our products within thirty days of purchase. In order to receive a full refund, you must bring your receipt. Returns without a receipt can only be exchanged for store credit. Important: All returns must be accompanied by the factory packaging and in perfect condition. Returns will not be accepted for any products that were damaged by the customer. 1. How quickly must customers bring 2. What kinds of returns are NOT accepted? products back to the store? (A) Products damaged by the customer (A) Within thirty days (B) Camera products {B) In perfect condition (C) Items without an accompanying (C) Without a receipt receipt (D) Thirty days before (D) Unused items @ wnsQuestions 3 through 5 are based on the following letter. pectencameione Fate tae Rc Se ee tay ee te as To: Lou Barlow From: J. Mascis Re: Printer Toner Cartridges Date: December 8 Dear Mr. Barlow, Although we have never formally met, I have been working in your company for over eight years in the printing department. I would like to call your attention to the fact that there is a new resource for printer toner cartridges. Currently, we are spending about $15 for black toner cartridges and $25 for color cartridges. This is because we are buying them directly from the manufacturer. However, I have recently found an Internet dealer who can supply us with unlimited black cartridges for only $1.50 each and color cartridges for $2.50 each. If you are interested, perhaps we could talk about this in more detail at your convenience... Sincerely, | J. Mascis Print Shop Manager a nsereusesenensceneenaetensis KacemscnscnsienelSetenttnante ana est ee tA ARORA Ip 3. What is the relationship between Mr. 5. Who can supply the company with Barlow and Mr. Mascis? inexpensive supplies? (A) They are family. (A) The manufacturer (B) They are good friends. (B) An Internet store (C) They work in different companies. (C) A friend of Mr. Mascis (D) They work in the same company. (D) A local store 4, How much is the company currently spending on color toner cartridges? (A) $15 (B) $1.50 (C) $25 (D) $2.50Questions 6 through 10 are based on the following announcement and fax. Job announcement | Orbitron Technologies is now in the process of hiring thirty new systems engineers. |) This expanding company, located in Golden Oaks, California, will pay each new employee a minimum of $45,000 a year (up to $75,000, depending on qualifications) and offers two weeks of vacation time per year. Applicants must hold a degree in | systems engineering from an accredited university and have a minimum of two-three years of experience in the field. Please send a current resumé by mail or FAX to Dr. John Poplack by December 15". | a FAX a To: Dr. John Poplack From: Alex Fenwood é Fax #: 02-992-2006 Date: December 5" Dear Dr. Poplack, I am very interested in the position of systems engineer advertised in this week’s Golden Oaks Times. I have been working as an engineer for the past four years. I graduated from the University of California, Davis with an honors degree in systems engineering. I am sending you a copy of my resumé and the names and telephone numbers of three references. My current employer says he would be very happy to recommend me and is available for discussion of 6 my work. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Alex Fenwood g QIVIUTVIVILIVGLGAGOGAGSVGUIVGVIAIOS 7D GFUGUFATASUGFUGVOVFATNIVIVTAIAS6. How much experience should preferred candidates have? (A) Less than two years {B) More than three years (C) Two or more years (D) At least three years 7. Where must qualified candidates have a degree from? (A) An American university (B) An accredited university (C) A technical college (D) Any engineering school 8. What is the maximum salary possible? (A) $30,000 (B) $45,000 (C) $75,000 (D) $80,000 10. How often is the Golden Oaks Times published? (A) Daily (B) Once a week (C) Once a month (D) Annually Which of the following is NOT true? (A) Mr. Fenwood has four years experience. (B) Mr. Fenwood's employer knows he is looking for a new job. (C) Mr. Fenwood has a bad relationship with his current employer. (D) Mr. Fenwood attended a university in California.PART@® Picture Description Listen and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. (A) (8B) (©) (D) 2 € @) (©) (0) a) () (C) (0)~@ (©) © © 5. “A 8 © © PART@ Questions and Responses Listen to the questions and choose the best answer. 1. (A) (8) (c) 2. (A) (8) (©) 3. (A) (B) () 4. (A) (B) (Cc) 5. (A) (8) (c) uns @PART® Short Conversations Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. Why is the woman upset? (A) She doesn't like Mary. (B) Her desk drawer is disorganized. (C) She has misplaced a phorie number. (D) She is late for her meeting 2. What does the man think about the woman? (A) She is well organized. (B) She needs to be better organized. (C) She has some good ideas. (D) She is hardworking. 3. What does the man suggest? (A) Keeping a notebook (B) Calling Mary (C) Going for tunch (D) Looking under her desk 4, What is Amy's job? (A) Professor (8) Musician (C) Secretary (D) Librarian 5. When does the man need the report? (A) Tomorrow (B) This afternoon (C) Inan hour (D) Next week 6. What will Amy do with the report? (A) Type it (B) Write it (C) Fax it (D) Mail it @ vos TPART® Short Talks Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. What is the person selling? (A) Calendars (B) Catalogs (C) Shoes (D) Desks 2. For how long can this product be enjoyed? (A) Many years (B) One year (C) Until next month (0) Today 3. How many different sizes does the product come in? (A) A variety (B) Two (C) Four (D) One for each customer 4. Why were commuters delayed this morning? (A) Police investigations (B) Blocked tratfic (C) Late workers (D) A fire 5. What caused the problem? (A) An overturned truck (B) Police (C) Animals (D) Residents of Riverdale 6. What was one cause of the accident? (A) Ice (B) Fog (C) Poor driving skills (D) Speeding unit 4 6PART® Incomplete Sentences Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. 1. He usually ------- the bus to work, but this morning he took the train instead. (A) takes (B) took (C) has taken (D) had taken 2. We will leave the moment he - (A) arrive (B) arrives (C) will arrive (D) has arrived - with me now. 3. I wish my mother (A) is (B) be (C) had been (D) were 4, He asked me, “When project? (A) you finished (B) have you finished (C) did you finish (D) has you finished ® unit 4 5. | ——---- a lot of him lately. | know he is stil as athletic as he used to be. (A) see (B) will see (C) have seen (D) had seen My contact at the conference wasn't exactly a stranger; | her two or three times before. (A) meet (B) will meet (C) have met (D) had met You ------- worried. Is something wrong? (A) seem (8) seems (©) are seeming (D) are seemed | ------- out of the window when | saw him step out of the house. (A) look (8) looked (C) was looking (0) had looked9. 10. WW 12. When | asked him how long he had been waiting, he said, “I've been waiting ------ four o'clock.” (A) from (B) for (C) since (D) during | thought I had sent the letter two weeks (A) ago (B) before (C) since (D) from His -- of the market was not as detailed as | expected. (A) analyze (8) analysis (C) analytic (D) analyst Would you like to ~ (A) put (8) see (C) take (D) pull off your coat? 13. 14, 15, As soon as he leave. (A) get (B) to get (C) will get (0) gets ~ ready, they will If he -. (A) will come (B) shall come (C) come (0) comes - on time, everything will be OK. | did nothing, but had to describe - detail what | had seen, (A) at (8) with (C) in (D) toPART@ Incomplete Texts Choose the best word or phrase for each blank. Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following memo. Memo To: All checkout operators From: Systems Operations Re: New cash desks We are pleased to inform you that the new cash desks and cash handling system will be introduced on May 5°. We ------- waiting for delivery of the new cash desks since March. The 1. (A) had (B) were (C) have been () would have been delivery -—---- because of shipping problems, but now everything is ready to go. We will hold 2. (A) delayed (B) was delayed (C) were delayed (D) is delaying a training workshop for all checkout staff on April 30%. Staff will be paid for the workshop and attendance is mandatory. The new system should cut down checkout processing time. According to trials, it ------ handling cash much easier and more secure. 3. (A) makes (8) will have made (C) making (D) make We are looking forward to this exciting new change.Questions 4 through 6 are based on the following information. Please note the new staff canteen opening hours. Due to a lack of demand, the hours ----. The change will come into effect next week. 4, (A) will have been reduced (B) have been reduced (C) had been reduced (D) reduced Breakfast time has been shortened. The canteen will now open at 7:30 a.m. and close at 9:30 a.m. The canteen will remain closed from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Lunch -- served until 5. (A) was (8) were (C) will be (0) has been 2:00 p.m. The canteen will no longer serve hot drinks and snacks in the afternoon. However, there is a new vending machine by the elevator on the 3" floor and another on the 5* floor. Staff members ------ these at any time. 6. (A) could be using (8) might have used (C) may use (0) are using units @PART@ Reading Comprehension Choose the best answer to each question. Questions 1and 2 are based on the following article. Washington, D.C. Investigators have recently found that some insurance companies are using unethical techniques to charge life insurance policy owners more money. The method: blood pressure tests. As part of routine life insurance policy applications, applicants must take a blood pressure test. But some companies administer the test with an armband that is too tight for the client. This tight armband raises the likelihood of a high blood pressure reading, ultimately resulting in a higher monthly premium payment for the client. If you believe that you have had a similar experience, please call your local Better Business Bureau and file a complaint. According to the article, what are blood pressure tests necessary for? (A) Paying higher premiums (B) Client routines (C) Making complaints (D) Life insurance applications 6 unit 4 2. According to the article, what should people affected by this experience do? (A) Make a complaint (B) Get a bigger armband (C) Call the police (D) Cancel their policy\ Questions 3 through 5 are based on the following advertisement. i Ever dream of owning your own satellite TV system? Now's your wy chance! Dudley's Dishes is pleased to offer a free satellite dish, free receiver, and free professional installation for new customers on the satellite network. Just sign up for any program costing $21.99 or above a month and commit fo a one-year contract, and we'll have your system installed in two days. This deal is too good to miss. We offer programming in many different languages, such as English, Spanish, Chinese, and Italian. Call us today for programming packages and details. oe 3. What kind of equipment does the 5. Which of the following is NOT free? sale include? (A) Chinese program package (A) TVs (8) Installation (B) Computers (C) Satellite dish (C) Satellite dishes (0) Television receiver (D) Sound systems 4. How long a commitment must a custémer make? (A) Two years (B) One year (C) Two days (0) Four months units @Questions 6 through 10 are based on the following schedule and email. 4 - = T Important Calendar Dates 8 August GIGI AUR RGA SS A Temi 1 2 «dB a 5 (6 (Office vist, Staff Se = | 7 st Sd 2 8 | a (6 nT Staff meeting Tee) BSCdSSCd Birthday | Annual softball oftice closed | tournarhent a ET Ero nat - L | sueomestn QL — ane iy Ip Yo: swhitfield@tinycom.com, Bhejones@gonet.com, hdavis@renet.co From: jpotter@hnet.com Subject: August Calendar Date: July 19 I have been asked to inform you of some changes to the summer events calendar. I would like to ask you to add these changes to the calendar posted in your offices, and to be sure to announce them at your monthly sales meeting at the end of this month. I have attached a copy of the original calendar, but am afraid you will have to mark the changes for yourselves. The first change is to the date of visit from the Japan-America Society. This has been postponed for a week and will happen the following Wednesday instead. Next, the annual softball tournament was marked incorrectly as Thursday and Friday, the 25* and 26%, It will be held, as always, on the fourth Friday and Saturday of August. In other words, the 26" and 27*. Finally, the meeting on August 31° is canceled. ‘Thanks for noting the changes. Jason Potter © ona6. How often are the sales meetings scheduled? (A) Monthly (8) Bimonthly (C) Biannually (D) Annually 7. What date will the Japan-America Society visit the office? (A) August 3° (B) August 10° (C) August 17" (D) August 24” 8. How long does the sporting event last? (A) One day (B) Two days (C) Three days (D) All day 9. What will happen on the fourth Monday in August? (A) A softbail tournament (B) A staff meeting (C) An office holiday (D) A sales meeting 10. Which event has been canceled? (A) A sporting event (B) The president's birthday (C) A sales meeting (D) All the events in August units @a UNIT 5 i PART@ Picture Description Listen and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. “a ® © © 2 ~@ (8) © (©) (A) (8) C)—()~ (8B) (C) (D) 5. @ 68) © © PART@ Questions and Responses Listen to the questions and choose the best answer. 1. (A) (8) (o) 2 (A) 8) (o) 3. (A) (B) © 4. (A) (8) (c) 5. (A) (8) (c) = @PART® Short Conversations Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. Who is the woman calling for? (A) The man (B) The director (C) An extension (D) The project manager 2. Who does the woman speak to? (A) The operator (B) The project manager (C) Her co-worker (D) The director 3. What is the woman going to do? (A) Cancel an appointment (8) Call again the same day (C) Call back tomorrow (0) Wait for a phone call 4. Why is the woman making this call? (A) To make an appointment (8) To cancel an appointment (C) To make a complaint (D) To ask for a favor 5. What kind of business is the woman calling? (A) A department store (B) A doctor's office (C) A hair salon (D) An‘insurance company 6. Which of the following times is possible for the woman? (A) This morning (B) Tomorrow morming (C) Friday at 4:00 p.m (D) Tomorrow afternoon at 3:00 p.m. 9 Unit 5PART® Short Talks Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. Where is this message given? (A) Ata copy shop (B) On the Internet {C) In a hotel {D) On the third floor 2. What are the hours of operation of this service? (A) Until 2:00 (B) All day and all night (C) Several hours a day (D):9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 3. Who can help guests who need additional assistance? (A) The clerk (B) The manager (C) The secretary (D) Another guest 4, Who is the man describing? (A) His wife (B) Lincoln (C) His daughter (D) Anew idea 5. What is Rosa’s current job? (A) Caregiver (B) Dentist (C) Microbiologist (D) Company manager 6. In which of the following does Rosa NOT have experience? (A) Dentistry (B) Research (C) Microbiology (D) Retail unit 5 @PART® Incomplete Sentences Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. 1 We are all tired of his ------- speech. (A) bore (B) to bore (C) boring (0) bored The ----'man was identified as her husband. (A) murder (8) to murder (C) murdering (D) murdered He couldn't make himself -— students, (A) understand (B) to understand (C) understanding (D) understood Drivers welcomed the — (A) fall (B) to fall (C) falling (0) fell -- gas prices @ vons 5. People + in large cities do not know the pleasure of life in the country. (A) live (B) to live (C) living (D) lived Children ------- up in the country are generally healthy. (A) bring (B) to bring (C) bringing (D) brought - to leave early, he sat close to the door. (A) Want (B) Wanting (C) Wanted (D) To want - loudly, all the boys got hoarse. (A) Shout (B) Shouting (C) Shouted (D) To shout9. They will leave tomorrow morning, weather (A) permit (8) permitting (C) permitted (D) to permit 10. Utterly -~ at once. (A) exhaust (B) exhausting (C) exhausted (D) to exhaust the climbers fell asleep 11. He is -- (A) regrettable (B) regrettably (C) regretful (D) with regret - out of employment. 412. Where can | (A) transport (B) transfer (C) transmit (D) transparent to Line Three? 13. 14, 15. Once in a while, | have my shoes ~ (A) shine {B) shone (C) shined (D) shinning Some of the criminals were arrested -- the border. (A) cross (B) to cross (C) crossed (0) crossing The CEO was criticized his reckless decision. (A) with (B) for (C) at (D) duringPART@ Incomplete Texts Choose the best word or phrase for each blank. Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following notice. Greenwoods Department Store would like ------- its Halloween Coffee Day! We are serving 1. (A) announcing (8) announcement (C) to announce (0) announcer free coffee and pumpkin snacks on the 10" floor all day on October 31*. All customers are invited to visit the Halloween counter to —--- a coupon for a free cup of coffee and a snack. 2. (A) pick (8) pick up (C) drop (0) drop off Our complimentary snacks include a wide range of cookies and cakes. The offer is limited to one coupon ------- person, so please don't take more than your share 3. (A) to (B) per (C) ona (D) by Let’s enjoy the day and make sure there is plenty to go round.Questions 4 through 6 are based on the following information. Warning | Have you checked your gas pipes? When was the last time you had the gas connection and valves in your home checked by a professional? Every year, hundreds of unnecessary fires ------- when faulty valves start to 4. (A) occurrence (B) occurred (C) occur (0) concur leak. Last year, thirty-two people died from the fumes of escaping gases as they slept. You ‘think your home is safe, but think again. It only takes five minutes to do a check. Those 5. (A) have to (B) might (C) wouldn't (D) should | are five very important minutes. Call the Gas Safety Board today to ----—- an appointment. 6. (A) reserve (B) make (C) order (0) call Your family will thank you.PART@ Reading Comprehension Choose the best answer to each question. Questions 1 and 2 are based on the following advertisement. Open House presented by Vaughan Company Realtors Saturday, 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Welcome to 1906 Saturn Court! This four-bedroom, two-bathroom home is ready for your family. Features include a new roof, a new hot water heater, a new air conditioning unit, a landscaped patio, and a newly remodeled dining room. Local schools are Madson Elementary, Eisenhower Middle School, and Lexington High School. List price: $120,000 & eT EI ERT oy 4. Which of the following is NOT new? 2. What is the name of the school for young (A) Water heater ~ children? (8) Dining room (A) Madson (C) Patio (B) Eisenhower (D) Air conditioning (C) Lexington (D) Saturn Court @ unit 5Questions 3 through 5 are based on the following letter. nnn wv Wn Pee Mr. Daedalus, Thank you for your interest in Caribbean Cruises. As you probably know, our cruise ships offer the ultimate in comfort and travel experience for every client. Our four-day package includes stops at three different Caribbean islands, full meal and drink service, and an optional dating service for single passengers. Learn more about the history and culture of each island as you explore each one with a knowledgeable tour guide. Once back aboard the ship, you will have the chance to make some of the handicrafts you saw on the island in our special crafts classes. Please contact one of our friendly sales agents today to book your next cruise with Caribbean Cruises. We are sure we. offer the best value for mid-size cruise liners. AANA AAA Anand Sincerely, Jenna Robertson ‘Travel Consultant Rawwrwwv Ree AAA AAAI AAA AAA AISA 3. What kind of information is in this letter? 5. How many islands will the cruise visit? (A) Winter recreation information (A) One (B) Historical information (B) Three (C) Tour information (C) Four (D) Ship information (0) Five 4, Who may be interested in the optional dating service? (A) Travel consultants (B) Tour guides (C) Sales agents (D) Single passengersQuestions 6 through 10 are based on the following emails. | | To: Holiday Hotel From: Morris Knowles Subject: Check-out policy Date: November 4 2006 Dear sir, I recently made an online reservation, but I have just realized that I do not know your check-out policy. I would like to leave around lunch time. In fact, I plan to have a lunchtime business meeting in the hotel restaurant before leaving. I really don’t want to carry my bags with me during the meeting. Is it possible to check out at around 2:00 p.m Sincerely, Morris Knowles “Se eteintrtnaodectebnbatbapseecrnnnbrdeteanpeg _Ahoebt0 perme ontehbapabahretniapetntch one To: mknowles@bayanet.com From: Hotel@hhtel.com Subject: Re: Check-out policy Date: November 5 2006 Dear Mr. Knowles, Here is a copy of our check-out policy. Holiday Hotel Check-out Procedure Thank you for staying at Holiday Hotel. We hope you have enjoyed your stay. Please note that check-out time is 11:00 a.m. If you have pre-paid for your room, simply leave your key on the dresser and have a nice day. If you have not pre-paid, you may pay the receptionist by check or credit card in the hotel lobby. If you need assistance, you may dial the hotel secretary on extension 611. I'm afraid you will need to leave your room by our check-out time of 11:00 a.m. However, we would be happy to store your luggage at the front desk while you conduct your meeting.6. What time does Mr. Knowles hope to 9. Who can a client call for assistance? check out? (A) The bellhop (A) 11:00 a.m. (B) The receptionist (B) 11:00 p.m. (C) The secretary (C) 12:00 p.m. (D) The manager (D) 2:00 p.m. 10. What should Mr. Knowles do with his 7. What will Mr. Knowles do before leaving luggage? the hotel? (A) Leave it in his room (A) Make an online reservation (B) Leave it at the front desk (B) Have a business meeting (C) Take it to the restaurant (C) Make an important phone call (D) Leave it in the lobby {D) Apply for a job 8. Where can clients pay for their stay? (A).In the room (B) In the lobby (C) On the phone (D) On the dresserPART®@ Picture Description Listen and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. (a) (8) (C) (OD) 2 ~@ ® (©) ©) a (8) ©) (0) o~A) (B) () (OD) 5. (A (8) =) (D) PART@ Questions and Responses Listen to the questions and choose the best answer. 1. (A) (8) (Cc) 2. (A) (B) (c) 3. (A) (B) (Cc) 4. (A) (8) (C) 5. (A) (B) (Cc) unt @PART® Short Conversations Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. What are the man and woman discussing? (A) Plans for after a conference (8) Their summer vacation (C) Tours (0) Their boss 2. What does the man suggest at first? (A) Staying for an extra day (B) Missing the conference (C) Leaving early (D) Taking a week's vacation 3. What will they do afterwards? (A) Go to a museum (B) Leave New York (C) Go to an art gallery (D) Take a tour 4. Why did Mr. Morrison telephone the woman? (A) To interview her (B) To fire her (C) To offer her a job (D) To wish her a nice day 5. When will the new employee begin to work? (A) Next week (B) Today (C) The first of the month (D) In January 6. When will the woman finish her present job? (A) Yesterday (B) Today (C) Tomorrow (D) At the end of this week @ vnirePART® Short Talks Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. What is Mr. West's occupation? (A) Musician (B) Poet (C) Actor (D) Model 2, How long has Mr. West been in the business? (A) Forty-three years (B) Five years (C) Fourteen years (D) One year 3. What has Mr. West written for movies? (A) Screen plays (B) Soundtracks (C) Scripts (D) Two songs 4, When did the fire start? (A) Three hours ago (B) Yesterday evening (C) Last week (D) This afternoon 5. What should residents of the area do? (A) Control the fire (8) Tum off their radios (C) Evacuate the area (D) Call the police 6. What caused the fire? (A) A cigarette (B) A storm (C) An explosion (D) A campfirePART® Incomplete Sentences Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. 1. The situation is likely to become ~ than we expected it would be. (A) much bad (B) much worse (C) very bad (D) very worse 2. The director is not as particular about the project ---—- he used to be. (A) so (8) than (C) as (D) that 3. Of the two games, no one thought the previous one was ------- exciting game. (A) more (B) the best (C) most (D) the more 4, Though he was ------- handsome man she had ever met, Caroline wouldn't go out with him on a date. (A) the more (B) more (C) best (D) the most 7. Mary is the 8. Prior - 5. Ofall the presidential aides, they say he has the ------- powerful voice in decision-making, (A) much more (8) more than (C) most (D) best 6. Politicians are said to be the ------- reliable people in the world; nevertheless, there are always some people who seek such a career. (A) less (B) least (C) more (D) worst of the four girls who tried out for the baseball team. (A) tallest (8) taller (C) most tall (D) more taller starting the toumament, they shook hands and promised to play fair. (A) to (8) than (C) as (D) before9. According to a survey, the size of a man’s eyes is generally a bit smaller than (A) a woman's (B) those of a woman (C) that of a woman (D) that of a woman's 10. Though he eams ------- much money as I do, he always says he runs short of money. (A) as twice (B) twice as (C) so twice (D) twice so 11. If it weighs - to pay extra. (A) over (B) more (C) up {) upward - 15 kilograms, you have 12. It was so quiet that you could ~ apin drop. (A) almost (B) most (C) more 13. 14, 15. () utmost He is - better than his brother at golf (A) more (8) far (C) very (0) so Charles was years. (A) old (B) as old (C) older (D) senior -- than his brother by two They were ------ to leave when I arrived. (A) about (8) on (C) with (0) in unit 6 G2)PART@ Incomplete Texts Choose the best word or phrase for each blank. Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following letter. Kelly's Curtains 1-2 High Street Tel: 0182 74-772 Dear Mr. Singh, Thank you for your order. Unfortunately, we do not have ------- of the fabric you wanted. You 1. (A) plenty (B) enough (C) many (0) need chose one of our ------ designs, and the supplier has no plans to make any more because of 2. (A) less popular (B) popular (C) most popular (D) the popular the lack of demand. You can place a new order for a different fabric if you like. We have many more designs. You will find most of them are -—---- than the one you wanted. 3. (A) cheap (B) the cheap | (©) the cheapest (D) cheaper Let me know your decision. Sincerely, Kelly BestQuestions 4 through 6 are based on the following advertisement. Want to get in shape? Need to lose weight? Just want to be ~----? More and more people 4. (A) most fit | (8) fittest (C) fitter (D) the fitter are concerned with their health and fitness. At the Fit for All Gym, we are offering discounts for new members. We have ------- equipment and the best instructors in town. All our instructors 5. (A) the new (B) the newest (C) the most new (D) the newer are fully qualified. They will be happy to help. In fact, Fit for All Gym instructors were rated -- gym workers in a recent magazine survey. 6. (A) the best friendly (B) the friendlier (C) the friendliest (D) the friendlyPART@ Reading Comprehension Choose the best answer to each question. Questions 1_and 2 are based on the following schedule. a Se ee ee ee Fall Registration Schedule Registration catalogs will be available on July 5". You can find your registration date by looking for the first letter of your last name and department below. Registration begins on July 7* at 8:00 a.m. Department: Medical/Law Lastname Date Graduate (All) July 7 ie=r— Undergraduate A-E duly 8 F-1 July 9 J-N July 10 o-s July 14 I T-Z July 12 ee a a or 1. According to the calendar, what is the 2. If an undergraduate has a last name first day for registration? beginning with the letter “P,” what day (A) July 5 can he or she register? (B) July 7 (A) July 7 (C) July 12 (8) July 8 (D) June 7 (C) July 14 (D) July 12 @ omeQuestions 3 through 5 are based on the following article. Jason Avery has been a professional comedian for over fifteen years. As he says, “It's not easy to make people laugh every night. As a comedian, you have to keep inventing new jokes all the time to keep the public happy.” Obviously, Mr. Avery has been very successful doing this. He has appeared on many popular television shows and has been a guest of the President at special ceremonies. Avery’s most recent works, in addition to television shows, have been several | popular movies and cable broadcast comedy programs. He also frequently | donates his time to charity events to help raise money for children in need. The | most rewarding part of his job, Avery says, is to see people smile. As Avery says, 4 “It’s a hard job, but someone has to do it!” 3. What is Avery's occupation? 5. What does Avery like best about his job? (A) Actor (A) Helping others (8) Broadcaster (B) Seeing people smile (C) Comedian (C) Being famous (D) Donor (D) Meeting the President 4, Who benefits from Avery's charity performances? (A) Politicians (B), Senior citizens (C) Acting students (0) Children uns @Questions 6 through 10 are based on the following advertisement and email. PoARLA GFA PFAARFPPA SAPP AP Roe aoe Guitar Lessons Sandra Cooper, the legendary guitarist from the Four Corners area, is now offering guitar lessons for students at all levels. Sandra’s expertise is in a a q Spanish and folk guitar styles. She is also well educated in classical guitar but is able to help students with almost any genre. Sandra is a professional musician and has over ten years’ teaching experience. Prices start at $40 an hour, and the lessons are offered in her Santa Fe studio. Call 980-4323 for more information or email sandyguitar@happ.net. a fee oe eee eee eee SECC CORT Te soe eee ee ee + To: sandyguitar@happ.net From: Louiselovesmusic @netmail.com Subject: Guitar lessons Dear Sandra, | am interested in learning to play the guitar. | already own a guitar and took lessons for six months, about three years ago. Unfortunately, | had an accident and broke my arm. | could not use it for a very long time, but now | am better and want to start the guitar again. | would like to study with you twice a week. | am free every morning except Thursday, and on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons. | work in the evenings. a , | look forward to hearing from you. Louise Merrifield | | | | | | | | @ Unit 66. Which of the following relates to Sandra’s best ability? (A) Rock and roll (B) Spanish music (C) Classical music (D) All genres 7. Where can a student receive lessons? (A) At school (B) In Sandra’s studio (C) At home (D) Anywhere 8. How long has Sandra been teaching guitar? (A) More than a decade (B) Four years {C) Ten months (D) Forty years 9. Why did Louise stop taking lessons? 10. (A) She broke her guitar. (B) Her teacher had an accident. (C) She broke her arm (D) She got bored. Which of the following times could Louise attend a guitar lesson? (A) 10:00 a.m. Thursday (B) 3:00 p.m. Monday (C) 7:00 p.m. Thursday (D) 2:00 p.m, TuesdayPART@ Picture Description Listen and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. ~@ 8) © ©) 2 (A) (8B) (C)—() a 8 © ©A) (8B) (C)—(D) 5. ~) (8) (© (©) PART@ Questions and Responses Listen to the questions and choose the best answer. 1. (A) (8) (Cc) 2. (A) (8) (c) 3. (A) (B) (Cc) 4. (A) (B) (c) 5. (A) (8) ()PART® Short Conversations Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. Why is Mr. Sato worried? (A) He lost his credit card. (B) He is going to Chicago (©) His check is missing. (D) His desk drawer won't open. 2. Which of the following is NOT true? (A) Mr, Sato will stay in Chicago overnight. (B) Mr. Sato will use his credit card in Chicago. (C) The woman is going to Chicago. (D) The woman is probably Mr. Sato's secretary. 3. What does the woman suggest? (A) Making a reservation (B) Looking in his wallet (C) Calling the credit card company (D) Looking in his drawer 4. Where is this conversation taking place? (A) Ina store in the country (B) Ina store ina big city (C) Ina store in a small town (D) Ina train station 5. What are they talking about? (A) High prices (B) The boy (C) Good deals (D) Selling shins 6. What does the woman think about city life? (A) It would great to live in the city. (B) It would be too costly. (C) There are some great shirts. (D) Itis too noisy. ® unit 7PART® Short Talks Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. What is the T-156? (A) Acell phone (B) An organizer (C) A calendar (D) An address book 2. How much does this product cost? (A) 156 dollars (B) About 200 dollars (C) Under 100 dollars (0) More than 200 dollars 3. What does NOT come with the T-156? (A) A phone (B) A calendar (C) A camcorder (D) An organizer 4. What sport is quickly growing? (A) Bicycling (B) Skateboarding (C) Extinction (0) Handball 5. What are opening across America? (A) New parks (B) Popular clubs (C) Sports bars (0) Skateboard stores 6. In which industry is skateboarding important? (A) Leisure (B) Music (©) Entertainment (0) Fashion unit 7 9PART@ Incomplete Sentences Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. 1 what else to do, he stayed calm and did nothing as asked. (A) Not knowing (B) No knowing (C) Not known (D) Not knew 2. Most people say there is ------ such thing as ghosts, but some still believe in them. (A) no (B) not (C) ever (D) none 3. John continued to tell lies, though his father had told him ------- do so. (A) to not (B) to never {C) not to {D) no to 4. He was strongly criticized for shown up at the conference on time. (A) having no (B) having not (C) no having (D) not having ® unit 7 8. I- 5. Nobody was allowed to see him at ime during the meeting. (A) the (8) some (C) any (D) a 6. As was expected, we got there without -- difficulty. (A) so (8) many (C) any (D) some 7. Would you like more coffee? Feel free to ask us for anything you want. (A) lots (B) some (C) little (D) much hardly complete the task in a month; it takes at least four months for that kind of work. (A) can (B) could (C) can't (D) couldn't9 10. 11. 12, Since they did not find ------- further evidence, the case is now considered closed. (A) any (B) some of (C) no (D) many Not only ------- his vision, but he was left scarred by the accident as well. (A) did he lose (B) he lost (C) lost he (D) he did lose They do not - (A) frequent (B) go (C) drop (D) call on He was -- and so had difficulty getting a job at the art store. (A) color-blind (B) color-blinded (C) color-blindness (D) color-blinding 13. There is no ------- for tomorrow. Why don't we go to the movies? (A) assign (B) assigned (C) assignment (D) assigning 14, Never ------- dreamed of such a wonderful day as this! (A) | did (B) | have (C) have | (0) did | 15. Whether or not we play is dependent the weather.PART® Incomplete Texts Choose the best word or phrase for each blank. Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following memo. Memo To: All employees | From: Personnel Re: Uniform Date: March 27" Please note that serving uniforms must be worn at all times. You ------- serve customers in 4. (A) might (B) will (C) may not (D) have to ordinary clothes under any circumstances. We are a professional restaurant, and it is most important that all our staff are ------- alike. Also, we will not tolerate dirty uniforms. Everyone is 2. (A) wearing (B) dressed (©) clothing (D) look issued two complete sets of uniforms. If you do not have these, please ask the supplies center for additional items. If you are not wearing a complete, clean uniform, you ------- be allowed to 3. (A) will (B) don't (C) won't (D) didn't work. Thank you for your time. ® Unit 7Questions 4 through 6 are based on the following information. 7 | We are sorry to inform you that the 9:02 a.m. bus from Bedford Mall to Glen Street will run. As there are usually very few people on this bus, we have decided to cancel it until 4. (A) continue (B) sooner {C) no longer (D) not longer further notice. Please understand that we are not doing this to inconvenience you. In fact, this is a step to save you money. The cost of running unpopular routes adds to overall ticket prices. We would love to be able to offer you all the routes, all the time, but sadly we are just to. Hopefully, we will be starting a new route that passes through both Bedford Mall and 5. (A) don't (B) didn't (C) not able (0) couldn't be able Glen Street, though as yet that remains undecided. If anyone has ------- questions about this 6. (A) lots (B)a (C) any (D) few matter, please contact the Valley Buses area manager. unt? @PART@ Reading Comprehension Choose the best answer to each question. Questions 1 and 2 are based on the following notice. SSeS SS TS SESSA WEEE EEE SESE EEREEET TEEEER To: All library employees From: Management Subject: Elevators | Please note that elevators one and two will be out of service today due to =| monthly maintenance. Stairs on the east end of the building can be used for access to floors one-three. Elevators three and four, with access to the basement and parking garage, will still be in service. All elevators will be in regular working order tomorrow. EEE EERE EEE PEE EE REE EERE TEE ESE TEP SSS SS eS Ss EE SEE ESTES! 1. Which elevators are NOT working? 2. What areas of the building do elevators. (A) One and three three and four service? (B) One and two (A) Floors 1-3 (C) Three and four (B) The east end of the building (D) Two and three (C) The cafeteria and break room (D) The garage and basement @ voiQuestions 3 through 5 are based on the following form. Office supply inventory form On the last day of each month, all employees are responsible for taking an inventory of the remaining supplies in their area. These inventories will be used to make purchases of supplies for the coming month. On the list below, please indicate how many of each you have remaining in your area: Boxes of paper clips Pencils White out Toner cartridges__ Pens (red) Notepads . When must employees record their inventory? (A) Daily (8) Weekly (C) Twice a month (D) Monthly }. Which of the following is NOT on the inventory form? (A) CDs (8) Paper (C) Pencils (D) Toner Rubber bands Boxes of staples Reams of copy paper Pens (black) Pens (blue] 5. Which of the following has several entries on the list? (A) Copy paper (B) Notepads (C) Pens (0) Rubber bands wn? @Questions 6 through 10 are based on the following emails. To: registration@fec.ac.us From: Sallyday@tinynet.com Subject: Free courses Date: August 3 2006 ? Dear sir, I work in the Foothills Community College canteen, and I recently heard about free courses offered by the college. Is it true that all full-time staff can apply for these courses? I have been working here since the middle of June, and I am very interested in studying. Please send me further information about these courses and the application process. Thank you for your assistance. Sally Day To: Sallyday @tinynet.com From: registration @fec.ac.us LN Subject: Re: Free courses Date: August 4 2006 Dear Sally, Here is our free course online information brochure: f Foothills Community College is now pleased to offer free college courses to all of its full-time staff and faculty. Funding for these courses has been provided by the State of Oregon and is available to all full-time staff and faculty who have been working at the college for at least three months. ‘To register for classes: 1. Obtain a class request from the department secretary. Make sure your classes do not interfere with your normal work schedule. Present your selections to your supervisor and obtain his or her signature. Register for your classes online through the college website. When you are asked for payment method, enter your departmental code. Your confirmation for registration will be sent to your email account within one working day. 2. KF 4, 5,6. Why did Sally send an email to the community college? (A) She wants a job in the canteen. (B) She wants to find out about degree programs. (C) She wants to find out about free programs. (D) She wants to complain about fees. 7. Which of the following is NOT true? (A) Sally is eligible for the courses. (B) Sally is a community college employee. (©) Only full-time staff and faculty can take free courses. (D) Confirmations are sent by email. 8. How can a person register for classes? (A) On the telephone (B) In the department (C) By mail (D) Online 10. ‘According to the second step, what must applicants do? (A) Talk to the supervisor (B) Pay for the classes (C) Check their work schedule () Confirm their registration What must applicants receive from their supervisors? (A) A signature (B) Permission (C) Payment information (D) A class schedulePART@ Picture Description Listen and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. ~ (8) ©) () 2. @ @® © €a 8 © ©)“a @® © © 5. ~€a @ (©) (©) PART@ Questions and Responses Listen to the questions and choose the best answer. 1. (A) (B) (©) 2 A) (8) (° 3. (A) ®) () 4 (A) ®) (c) 5. (A) (B) (©) ws @PART® Short Conversations Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. What does the woman want to do? (A) Go to the warehouse (B) Look for a chair (C) Leave the store (D) Buy a number of chairs 2. How many chairs are available in total? (A) One (B) Two (C) Three (D) Four 3. What will the woman do next? (A) Give the man her address (B) Leave the store (C) Cancel her order (D) Look for another item 4. How is the weather today? (A) Beautiful (B) Delightful (C) Terrible (0) Chilly 5. What does the woman want to do this afternoon? (A) Finish a report (B) Go hiking (C) Go shopping (D) Check the weather report 6. What does the man suggest? (A) Going to the mall (B) Taking a walk {C) Watching a movie (D) Staying home @ omePART® Short Talks Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. What is Grandma's? (A) An old woman (B) A band (C) A restaurant (D) A music supply store 2. When is Grandma’s open? (A) Monday-Saturday (B) Monday-Friday (C) Every day (D) Only weekends 3. What does Grandma's sell? (A) Guitars (8) Band instruments (C) Pianos (D) All of the above 4, What is Mr. Jenson's new position? (A) Supervisor (B) Director (C) Sales manager {D) Office assistant 5. What is NOT a quality of Mr. Jenson's? (A) Attention to detail (B) Easygoing nature (C) Innovative ideas (D) Approachable manner 6. Which of the following positions has Mr. Jenson NOT held? (A) Director of human resources (B) Supervisor of communications (C) Sales manager (D) CEOPART® Incomplete Sentences Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. 1. He seems to have cut —~ morning, (A) him (B) himself (C) his (D) he 2. When I saw her last night, she was talking to ------- loudly. (A) themselves (B) hers (C) herself (D) she 3. As far as | know, he doesn't have -----— friends. (A) much (8) many (©) quite a little (0) another Ae parties were satisfied with the contract terms. (A) Either (8) One (C) Both (D) Any - shaving this 5. Some metals are magnetic and aren't. (A) other (B) another (C) others (D) others metals 6. Sorry to say, —----- book contains anything that you've been looking for. (A) much (8) many (C) either (0) neither 7. Alarge ------- of sewage was dumped into the river. (A) lot (8) number (C) amount (D) plenty 8. Let's wait for -- (A) more (B) another (C) an amount of (0) every9. Of all the cars displayed here, this one uses the ----- gas. (A) few (B) fewer (C) less (D) least 10. There were too ------- problems for us to solve in a day. (A) many (8) little (C) much (0) small 1 . We stayed ------ (A) wake (B) waken (C) to wake (D) awake 12, Let's be ~ and accept his offer. (A) really (B) realism (C) realistic (0) realized 13. Despite its importance, only ~ people attended the general meeting. (A) few (8) little (C) afew (D) a little 14, ------ three weeks, we go to the movies, (A) Each (8) All (C) Every (D) Any 15. He was found guilty illegal drugs. (A) with (B) in (C) from {D) of unit 8 6PART@ Incomplete Texts Choose the best word or phrase for each blank. Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following fax. To: Max Debeni Fax #: 878-9933 From: Mike Souza Fax #: 990-2005 Max, The books that you ordered are ready for collection. ------- have been checked over, and there 1, (A) It (B) Their (C) They (D) Them are no printing errors this time. Molly sends you her apologies about the first print run. She should have checked the original, but —---- did not. The files were sent to the printer, and he 2. (A) it (8) she (C) her (0) hers did not know that there was a mistake on the front cover. We are very embarrassed about error and hope you will continue to work with us in the future. 3. (A) ours (B) our (C) we're (D) us Regards, Mike 6 Unit 6Questions 4 through 6 are based on the following information. Product Proposals We are once again looking for a new and exciting toy to produce for the holiday market. This year, at last, we are holding a company contest to try to find the best idea. If you have a great idea, and you think ------- will be the toy that all the kids want this year, 4, (A) theirs (B) you (C) they (D) yours submit your idea. Prizes will be awarded to two employees ——---- ideas are chosen. The winners 5. (A) that (B) whose (C) its (D) what will also have the chance to supervise production of —--- toys. 6. (A) its (8) they're (C) their (D) them So get thinking and give us your ideas! unit 8 @PART@ Reading Comprehension Choose the best answer to each question. Questions 1 and 2 are based on the following article. ” AHIR RRA A RRR H ARBRE HAAR AIA BAS AAMI AA AAAI BAAS A ARLES IAAI ADAH IIIS ASI sete Easterly News Wire Service Minneapolis, Minnesota Lake Street Middle School will begin its fall fundraiser today. Boys and girls from Lake Street Middle School will be selling candy and raffle tickets for their annual trip to Washington, D.C. Candy is $1 and raffle tickets are $2. There will be four winning raffle ticket numbers. Each winning number will be awarded a gift certificate to Maplewood Mall for $25. Please try to support our middle school boys and girls so they can make a visit to our nation’s capital and learn about the country’s history first-hand. JHoiddieiid ieee abbott Foeindinciicicinvinibinddndirinintatie SAKIC RAAR AHIR AA IRE I AAA IA IIIA AAR IAI IAA SADIE S AAA AAA AAAS SISA III HII 1. How many winning tickets will be drawn? 2. Where will the children visit? (A) One (A) A historic place (B) Two (B) The middle schoo! (C) Four (C) An amusement park (D) Twenty-five {D) A local shopping mall ® unit 8Questions 3 through 5 are based on the following letter. qa ~ = = fy Limited Car Manufacturing Company 1 Highway Circle Harristown, Indiana To: Stephen Jenson, Comfort Ride Seating Company Dear Mr. Jenson: It has come to our attention that your production of car seats for our latest car has decreased. As we previously discussed in our agreement, your company needs to produce 1,000 seats per month in order for us to stay on schedule. Eric White, the production director, was also informed of this demand. Currently, only 800 seats per month are being manufactured. This decrease in production is causing some serious problems for our company. We must talk about this issue immediately. If your company cannot meet the production | quantity specified, we will be forced to look for another company. Please contact us as soon as possible. Sincerely, Janet Henderson Production Manager 8 i Which of the following best describes 5. By how much has the production been the nature of this letter? reduced? (A) Congratulatory (A) 200 seats (B) Pessimistic (B) 800 seats (C) Jovial (C) 1,000 seats (D) Complaining (D) 1,800 seats 4. Who wrote this letter? (A) Eric White (B) Janet Henderson (C) Mr. Jenson (D) The production director unit °Questions 6 through 10 are based on the following sign and email. Valley Arts and Crafts Show | Friday, March 15-Saturday, March 16 | Hours: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Location: State Fair Grounds, Miguel Garcia Room Price: Free | Come see local artists present their latest paintings, drawings, and handicrafts, Many items will be on sale at reasonable prices. You will also have the opportunity to mect | the artists and talk about their latest creations. Featured artist Janela Hampton will also be signing copies of her latest book of drawings and paintings for all interesced customers, Ms, Hampton's newest work was | inspired by her travels in Central and South America. We are still accepting applications. If you are a local artist who would like to have a display at the show, email valleyarts@happymail.com by March 1", stating what kind of work you do. | Hope to see you there! To: valleyarts@happymail.com From: awally@netco.com Subject: Arts show Date: February 28 2006 Hi, Tam a local artist who produces hand-painted clay pottery. I would love to have a stand at the Valley Arts and Crafts Show. I wanted to get a stand last year, but I applied outside the application period. I really hope that lam in time this year. How; much is the cost for artists who have a stand? There is no price on the posters, so I was wondering if it was free. I hope so, but even if there is a charge, I still want to display, Please let me know. Many thanks. ‘Amanda Wallace ® unit 86. What time will the show begin? (A) March 15 (B) Friday (C) 4:00 p.m. (D) 9:00 a.m. 7. Who will be signing a new book? (A) Many artists (B) Janela Hampton (C) Amanda Wallace (D) Local artists 8. Which area influenced Janela Hampton's work? (A) North America (B) Middle America (C) Central America (D) Central United States Which of the following does Amanda Wallace probably NOT produce? (A) Watercolor paintings (B) Bowls (C) Plates (D) Dishes . Why does Amanda Wallace think stands at the show are free? (A) They are not very popular. (B) They were free last year. (C) There is no price in the advertisement. (D) She is an artist.PART@® Picture Description Listen and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. 2 é ©) © (© a) @ © (0) @ voiA) (8B) ©) () 5. (a) (B) (©) =) PART@ Questions and Responses Listen to the questions and choose the best answer. 1. (A) (8) (©) 2. (A) (8) (Cc) 3. (A) (8) (°c) 4. (A) (B) () 5. (A) (8) © ume @PART® Short Conversations Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. Where is this conversation taking place? (A) On the bus (B) At the airport (C) In the office (D) At the library 2. Why is the man visiting Vancouver? (A) For a wedding (8) For business (C) For pleasure (0) For business and pleasure 3. How long will the man stay in Vancouver? (A) One week (B) Three days (©) Six days (D) One month 4. What was the man missing? (A) Astapler (B) Natalya (C) A desk (D) Books 5. Who borrowed the missing item? (A) The woman (B) The woman and Natalya (C) Natalya (D) The man 6. What can be said about Natalya? (A) She is dishonest. (B) She usually returns things. (C) She is a lazy worker. (D) She never returns things. ® unit 9PART@® Short Talks Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. What is Ms. Adams's occupation? (A) Dentist (B) Professor (C) Reporter (D) Tourist 2. Where is Ms. Adams from? (A) Cuba (B) England (C) North America (0) Mexico 3, How long has Ms. Adams been working for The Daily Star? (A) Six years (B) One month (C) Six weeks (D) Six months 4. How many shows are there tonight? (A) Five (B) Two (C) Nine (D) Three 5. How long does the show last? (A) Fifteen minutes (B) Two hours (C) Until nine o'clock (0) Two hours forty-five minutes 6. When can snacks and drinks be purchased? (A) Before the show (B) Only after the show (C) Only halfway through the show (0) Before and halfway through the show ume @PART® Incomplete Sentences Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. 1 At the exposition, there was a large collection of various —-—- that drew the public's interest (A) machineries (B) machine (C) mechanical (D) machines There was so ------- on the highway that we couldn't even go half the speed limit. (A) much traffies (B) much traffic (C) many traffic (D) many traffies The couple bought ~ got married. (A) a lot of furnitures (B) a lot of furniture (C) many furniture (D) many furnitures --- before they I have just finished ------ assignment. (A) a thirty pages (B) thirty-page (C) thirty pages (D) a thirty-page ® Unit 9 5. 6. NBC news program is going to be changed following the advice of the reviewers. (A) An (B) Other (C)A (D) Any They are developing ~—----- one-hour program that may interest older viewers. (A) some (B) an (Ca () any Could | borrow ------ pen so that | can finish the test? (A) the a (C) some (0) an Martha is wearing --—-- beautiful black dress her uncle bought her. (A) any (8) an (C) some (D) the9 11. 12, |. My uncle works as a cook -~ ‘Some people don't mind paying price to get quality products. (A) the double (B) double the (C) as double as (0) as the double prison, but my aunt wants him to work as a chef ina hotel. (A) in (8) ina (C) in the (D) in some | would -——~- coffee to tea. (A) choose (B) like (C) prefer (D) care His wife is said to ~ (A) bring (B) run (C) shop (D) do a supermarket. 13. a |. As soon as ~ . The stormy weather kept them —~ What is your (A) prefer (B) preferable (C) preference {D) preferential water or juice? - is over, he hurries home to take care of his sister. (A) a school (8) the school (C) that school (D) school going up the mountain. (A) of (8) from (©) with (0) forPART® Incomplete Texts Choose the best word or phrase for each blank. Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following memo. Memo To: All Teaching Assistants From: Liam Comiskey, Director Re: Computer Lab Theft Dear teaching assistants, ‘As many of you probably know, last Thursday evening ------- our computer labs was broken 1. (A) one of (B) the (C) an (D) one of the | into and two of the eight computers were stolen. It appears that ------- thieves had no difficulty 2. (A) one of (B) the (C) an (D) many of in robbing our lab since the door was left unlocked. Under our tight budget, it is going to be difficult for us to replace these computers anytime soon. In the future, please lock ------- lab 3. (A) them (B) a (C) that (D) all doors behind you to avoid this type of theft. Your cooperation is greatly appreciatedQuestions 4 through 6 are based on the following notice. Do Not Enter! | This house has been closed by the City Housing Department because of unsafe ------ conditions, 4. (A) life (8) live (C) living (D) leave code 629. All major plumbing and electrical wiring must be repaired before it is considered safe to be inhabited. Once repaired, ----- house will be listed for sale by city officials. Repairs 5. (A) a (B) some (C) the (0) those are expected to be completed by the end of September. Interested ----- may contact city 6. (A) to buy (8) in buying (C) bought (0) buyers housing officials directly. For further information, call the city housing department at 223-9945.PART@ Reading Comprehension Choose the best answer to each question. Questions 1 and 2 are based on the following notice. VITO. ooEne 1. Four Hills Country Club Golf Reservation Sheet You may sign up below for a tee time up to one week in advance. Make sure to include your partner's name(s) and the time you would like to play. Also indicate if you would like to play nine or eighteen holes. The fee is $35 or $55, respectively, payable the day of the game. Remember, if you need to cancel your reservation, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance. Failure to do so will result in a $15 cancelation fee. 2. Which of the following is NOT necessary How much does it cost to play nine holes of golf? to sign up? (A) $55 (A) Players’ names (8) $18 (B) Payment (C) $35, (C) Tee time (0) $15 (D) Number of holes ® Unit 9Questions 3 through 5 are based on the following article. A Lynn Hurley is in the news again, but this time not for her acting. The 32-year-old movie star was caught shoplifting from a fancy downtown department store. Security guards stopped Ms. Hurley at the doors of a well-known department store with over $1,200 of jewelry in her purse. Officials are investigating the case and trying to decide if Ms. Hurley was only stealing for fun or if she really needed the jewelry for her next movie. Bail was set at $2,500 for the release of Ms. Hurley, but so far her family has refused to pay. If convicted of the crime, the actress could be subject to a fine of $10,000 or one month in jail. e — LJ 3. What is Ms. Hurley's profession? 5. Which did Ms. Hurley probably steal? (A) Reporter (A) Anecklace (B) Police officer (8) A purse (C) Homemaker (©) Ascart (D) Actress (D) Money 4. How much is bail for the release of Ms. Hurley? (A) $10,000 (B) $2,500 (C) $1,200 (D) $100,000 unt @Questions 6 through 10 are based on the following poster and email. 3 Welcome to the XXII I Symposium ¢ on Romance Languag : University of Grenada, Spain : ‘We are pleased to offer an exciting program of lectures and activities at this year’s ° Sympostum., As you can sce below we have guest professors from all ovet the 3 = world this year. Some of the featured countries are Korea, Australia, Italy, France, ° * and the United States. We still need volunteer presenters for the afternoon * * workshops. Please contact Professor Jane Wells at jwells@romance.gren.ac.esp if 2 * you are interested, The deadline is January 4". : Event Time ° : + Welcome Message/Breakfast 8:00 a.m. fe : * Intonation in Spanish 10:00 a.m. ° 7 * Differences in Prosody in Italian and French 11 : : * Luiich break . * The Grammat of Portuguese : + Using Computers to Analyze Ling ° + Workshop : * Dinner/Closing Remarks ° i ane ae ae L, | To: jwells@romance.gren.ac.esp From: Mary Adams Subject: XXII Symposium Date: December 15 2006 | Dear Professor Wells, Tam not sure if you will remember me, but we met at the twenty-first symposium last year, We spoke at length about second language acquisition in elementary school-aged children. I recently saw the advertisement for the next symposium, and I would like | to offer my assistance. I do not actually want to be a presenter, but I would be happy _| to introduce speakers, help arrange the program, and do other behind-the-scenes tasks. Please let me know if I.can help in any way. Sincerely, Mary Adams | __ _ B6. How many years has this symposium been held? (A) Eighteen (8) Twenty (C) Twenty-one (0) Twenty-five 7. When is the presentation on Portuguese? (A) In the morning (B) Before lunch (C) After lunch () During dinner 8. Where will the conference take place? (A) Korea (B) Spain (C) United States (D) Venezuela Which of the following is NOT true? (A) Mary Adams and Professor Wells have met before. (B) Mary Adams and Professor Wells are good friends. (C) Mary Adams and Professor Wells work in the field of education (D) Mary Adams and Professor Wells are interested in language studies, . Why did Mary Adams contact Professor Wells? (A) To volunteer to make a presentation (B) To invite Professor Wells to an elementary school reunion (C) To offer to help at the conference (D) To discuss second language acquisition vite @PART@ Picture Description Listen and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. ~ ©) ©) () 2 a) ®) =) (D) €a 8 ©) (0)PART® Short Conversations Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. Where is this conversation taking place? (A) Ina bank (B) Over the telephone (C) Ona bus (D) Ina hotel lobby 2. What is the inquiry about? (A) A check (B) A loan (C) A credit card (D) A new book 3. Which service does the woman request? (A) The cancelation of a credit card (B): The opening of a bank account (C) The sending of statements by email (D) The adjustment of interest rates 4. When will business increase? (A) In fall (B) This season (C) In summer (0) In winter 5. In which season is this conversation taking place? (A) Spring (8) Summer (©) Fall (D) Winter 6. What kind of products does John sell? (A) Knitted goods (B) Pottery (C) Silverware (D) Flowers @ www 0(A) (8B) (C) (0) 5. @ @® © © PART@ Questions and Responses Listen to the questions and choose the best answer. 1. (A) (B) (c) 2. (A) (8) (c) 3. (A) (B) (c) 4 (A) (B) (c) 5. (A) (8) (c) Unit 10 @PART® Short Talks Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1, What kind of business is Ralph's? (A) A shoe store (B) A grocery store (C) Shipping and receiving (D) A restaurant 2. What is the main focus of this announcement? (A) Meats (B) Fruits and vegetables (C) Larry () Recipes 3. Whom can a customer ask for recipes? (A) Ralph (B) The deli manager (C) Larry (D) The cashier 4. What is the fastest way to get to this person's house? (A) City streets (B) The main boulevard (C) By taxi (D) The freeway 5. What is the best road to take? (A) University Avenue (8) Menaul Boulevard (C) Freeway Road (D) Central Boulevard 6. How much time can be saved by taking this recommended route? (A) Ten minutes (B) Twenty minutes (C) Half an hour (D) One hourPART® Incomplete Sentences Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. 1. While abroad, he used to travel with an 5. One of the European countries ------- interpreter ------- was well known for his military power has greatly declined is excellent language skills. now trying to regain its old glory. (A) whose (A) which (B) whom (B) whose (C) which (C) what (D) who (D) that’s 2, ----+ you have to do is sit by the baby 6. He didn't give any reason —----- he and read to her. was absent from the conference. (A) What (A) where (8) Which (B) that (C) Who (C) which (D) That (D) why 3. Dawn, ------- is a well-known pop 7. Let's go to Smith's, we can have musician, has been married three times. a drink before the soccer game starts (A) that (A) where (8) who (8) when (C) which (C) which (0) whom : (D) whether 4, These days, | guess nobody would be 8. He is trying to buy the same ring - acquainted with a person ------- identity he lost two months ago. is not what it seems. (A) that (A) who (B) where (B) who's (C) then (C) that (D) whose (D) whose ® unit 109. . Heis . Hillary is much too --~ Please remind me that | should not spend more money —-~- we have decided to ‘spend. (A) that (B) which (©) than (D) what ). The dentist had to pull out two of my teeth, (A) of which (B) where (C) which (D) that -- was a real pity. --- to those around him. (A) difference (B) indifferent (C) dependent (0) independent - about her clothes, (A) particular (B) particle (C) parental (D) parallel 13. | visit this place, I'm reminded of my youth (A) Whatever (B) Whichever (C) Whenever (D) Wherever |. They arrived sooner ------- expected (A) but (B) than (C) when (D) rather . We should cut down ------- our expenditures. (A) in (B) at (C) on (0) with unt 10 @PART@ Incomplete Texts Choose the best word or phrase for each blank. Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following notice. To: All employees From: James Scott Re: New program The Rejuvenation Health Plan is pleased to announce a new telephone assistance program. This is a toll-free line, ------- is available to all of our clients from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 4. (A) what | (8) which (C) where (D) who Monday-Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekends. By calling our number, you can | access account information, ask questions about your bills, find clinic locations, or speak to a telephone nurse about health concerns. You can also get ------- about our health plan from the 2. (A) inform (B) informer | (C) information | (D) infer welcome packet, ------- you should have recently received in the mail. 3. (A) whose (B) those (C) which (D) whom We hope this year brings great health for both you and your family.Questions 4 through 6 are based on the following notice. A Notice from the Health and Safety Department Health officials and experts agree that workers —---~- do not get the appropriate amount of sleep 4. (A) who (B) what (C) whose (0) where every night are at risk of becoming unproductive. Tired workers are unable to concentrate and are more likely to have accidents while on the job. But how ------- sleep is enough? Some 5. (A) many (B) to (C) much (D) amount | doctors say that eight hours is enough. Anything past that and you may actually feel more tired | the next day. Plan to get between six and eight hours a night to feel your best in the morning | and to be at your best during the day. Over time, you will be able to adjust to find the amount | of sleep ------- is right for you. . 6. (A) who (B) what (C) whom (D) thatPART@ Reading Comprehension Choose the best answer to each question. Questions 1_and 2 are based on the following notice. PELDPOS SLPS HD LOSS SOLIS IP OLS POFPT OS IID PEDO SHIPS POP OHOD Ever dream about being a world-famous singer? Here’s your chance! One Music, Inc. is holding auditions for male and female singers aged twenty-one and up. You could be chosen for a recording contract with our record ; label! All musical styles are welcome. Auditions will be held on Saturday and Sunday from 2:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. at One Music studios in Miami, e i 3 Florida. The winning contestant will win a recording contract with our | company and the possibility to. go on a world tour with some of our most 2 famous musicians. So make your dreams a reality. Come to One Music studios for your audition this weekend! $ODO86G9O94-09-86-0848-46496009464068005540060O6509S5 0604+ 1. To whom is this notice addressed? 2, Who may participate in the auditions? (A) Actors and actresses (A) Men under twenty-one (B) Musicians (B) Women over twenty-one (C) One Music Studio (C) Children (D) Famous people (D) Only married couples © unit 10Questions 3 through 5 are based on the following instructions. This year, the Department of Education will allow all students to renew this process you will need to have a personal identification number (PIN), which you will use to access yur personal account information. If you i their student loans online through our department website. To complete | | | do not already have a PIN, you can establish one by going to the website || i and entering your last name and social security number. After that, you will be allowed to select your own PIN or let our computer generate one i for you. Be sure to write down your PIN, as you will need it for all future | use on the website. This PIN can be used year after year. There is no need || to create a new PIN next year once you have made one this year. The |} estimated time to create a PIN is about five minutes. i i 3, Who is this information directed toward? 5. What do you need to create a PIN if you (A) Social workers do not have one? (B) Teachers (A) Your student ID number (C) Politicians (8) Your last name (D) Students (C) Your phone number (0) Your first name 4. What do you need to access account information? (A) A personal identification number (B) Five minutes of computer time (C) Online education (D) A code wordQuestions 6 through 10 refer to the following letters. $ ESOL IE RIERA ROE IEA ASIC SAR SCOPES HE AE AC RA 12 Singlewell Road Northfleet, NY 22109 Juan’s Taco Co. 8231 La Junta Way Oxnard, CA 91344 Dear Sirs, T recently bought three packages of Juan’s taco shells‘from my local grocery store. I had bought these to use for my daughter’s 8" birthday party. She loves tacos, and I had promised that she and her friends could have them at her birthday party. However, when I opened the packets to prepare her birthday meal, I found every single taco shell in all three packets to be broken. It was too late to go out to buy new shells, so instead of serving the tacos that I had promised, we had to order pizza, My daughter was terribly upset, and her birthday party was ruined. I would like to receive a full refund of the money I paid for the broken shells. Sincerely, Mark Martin Juan’s Taco Co. 8231 La Junta Way Oxnard, CA 91344 Dear Mr. Martin, ‘We just received your complaint about your last purchase of taco shells. According to your complaint, you bought packages of our shells from your local grocery store to use for your daughter's birthday party. As you noted, the shells were broken in the package, effectively ruining your dinner plans for this special occasion. We are very sorry about this problem, and we would like to make it up to you. Enclosed is a refund for the packages you bought, as well as coupons for $10 of products from Juan’s Taco Co, You can use these coupons to buy more taco shells or any of our other taco products, including salsa and tortillas. You are a valued customer and we hope you will accept our apology. Sincerely, Customer Relations ®@ unit 106. Why did Mark Martin write to Juan’s Taco Co.? (A) To praise their products (B) To place an order (C) To ask for his money back {D) To make an invitation to a birthday party What did Mark Martin's daughter eat for her birthday? (A) Tacos made by Juan's Taco Co. (B) Tacos made by another taco company (C) Pizza {D) Nothing How many tacos did Mark Martin buy? (A) Three (B) Three packs (c) sto (D) Eight What does the letter from Juan's Taco Co. offer? (A) A complaint (B) A suggestion (C) An apology (D) Advice . What can the coupons be used for? (A) Planning another party (8) Buying Juan's Taco products (C) Going to a local grocery store (D) Having a special occasion unit 10PART@ Picture Description Listen and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. (A) (B) (C) () 2 @) (®) © (O) @ (©) © ©(A) (8) (CG) (D) 5. ~a 68 © © PART@ Questions and Responses Listen to the questions and choose the best answer. 1. (A) (B) (C) 2. (A) (B) (c) 3. (A) (B) (c) 4. (A) (8) (c) 5. (A) (8) (Cc) vont @PART® Short Conversations Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. Where will the woman use the chair? (A) In her office (B) In the garden (C) In the kitchen (D) In the living room 2. What does the man think of the chair? (A) It was too expensive. (8) It's comfortable. (C) It's beautiful but a strange color. (D) Its a week old. 3. How much did the woman pay for the chair? (A) $150 (B) $10 (C) $135 (D) $165 4, What's the man doing? (A) Sending a fax (B) Helping his friend (C) Remembering a phone number (D) Getting to the office 5. What is the man's problem? (A) He can't use the machine. (B) He has forgotten the fax number. (C) He forgot to send a fax. (D) The machine is broken. 6. What will the man do next? (A) Look out of the window (B) Look for the manual (C) Look up a fax number (D) Look up a phone number @ omPART®@ Short Talks Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. Who or what is giving this message? (A) A secretary (B) An answering machine (©) A receptionist (D) A customer 2. When is this business normally open? (A) Every day (B) Weekends (C) Weekdays (D) Holidays 3. Who can you speak to during business hours? (A) A customer service representative (B) The manager (C) The owner (D) The secretary 4, What does this person recommend buying? (A) A new computer (B) More memory (C) Something cheap (0) More power 5. How much does this product cost? (A) Over $200 (B) Under $150 (C) About double (D) Nothing 6. What effect will the product have? (A) It will make you more popular. (B) It will improve your computer's graphics. (C) It will double your computer’s processing speed. (D) It will save you money. unit 44 ®PART® Incomplete Sentences Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. 1. = we were all tired, we had to go on because it was much too late. (A) Since (B) Although (©) However (0) if 2. They met to discuss the possibility of a joint project; ------, they failed to come to an agreement. (A) however (8) therefore (C) so (D) but 3. Both he ------- his wife were satisfied with the location of their new house. (A) or (8) nor (©) and (D) so 4. I like neither this tie ------ that tie. Could you show me another one? (A) or (B) nor (C) and (D) so 5. -- | was visiting the Grand Canyon, | bumped into one of my friends from Japan. (A) While (B) During (C) For (D) Because -- he left earlier than usual, we couldn't see him off. (A) Even though (8) However (C) Because of () Because that he is bright for his age, | think he is a little too young for this class. (A) Despite the fact (B) Despite (C) Despite of (0) In spite of It seems that after ---—- to persuade Jane, he decided to try her mother. (A) failed (8) failing (C) a failure (0) fail9. sy - All- . Keep all the valuables in the -- I'm sure he can remember the details -- given enough time, (A) if (B) since (C) upon (D) until |. Sound travels at 330 meters per second, ight travels at 300,000 kilometers per second. (A) as (B) whereas (C) as long as (D) provided --- should be submitted on time. (A) applications (B) applicants (C) applying (O) applied (A) save (8) saving (C) safe (D) safety ees 13. . | wonder - he is quite old, he actively participates in group activities. (A) Even (B) Well (C) But (0) Though anybody here owns a truck. (A) that (B) what (C) once (0) if From now ~ best we can. (A) to (8) as (C) since (D) on , we'll help you the unit 44 ®PART@ Incomplete Texts Choose the best word or phrase for each blank. Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following job advertisement. Wanted: Film Subtitles Coordinator The duties of this position include working with spotters, translators, computer technicians, -----~ clients to oversee the addition of Japanese subtitles to films. At least three years’ 4. (A) with (B) and (C) also (0) since experience in the subtitling industry is a must for all applicants. The working hours for this - there will be some compulsory overtime. Candidates need to be position are flexible, ~ 2. (A) so that (B) despite (C) but (D) whenever this is a stressful job, especially when working on able to work well under pressure — 3. (A) since (B) even | (C) although (D) regarding projects scheduled for worldwide simultaneous release. Interested applicants should submit a current resumé and cover letter to RapidTitles by December 15”.Questions 4 through 6 are based on the following email. To: subscribe @pcland.co From: hwindsor@ royainet.co ‘Subject: Subscription Date: March 23 2006 Dear sir, have subscribed to PC Land magazine for two years. My subscription expires every January, my subscription fees are automatically taken from my bank account by direct debit. This is 4. (A) because (8) since (C) also (D) and a method | chose ------ itis very convenient and allows me to continue receiving my magazine. 5. (A) but (8) however (C) since {D) although Unfortunately, | have not received a single issue of PC Land so far this year. | telephoned customer services at the end of January, and they said | would receive my January issue with my February issue. ------, | have received nothing, and it is almost the end of March. 6. (A) Despite (B) Although | (C) However (D) And Please sort out this problem, or | will need to ask for a refund. Sincerely, Harold WindsorPART@ Reading Comprehension Choose the best answer to each question. Questions 1_and 2 are based on the following information. (CBORIOCEICEICEIOMOSIOECECRICEICRCEICHORORCRCBORBCECEOROGOE OEE OEOEOECES Prices for natural gas will increase this winter by thirty cents per unit. That will mean higher bills for all residential consumers who use gas to heat their houses. By keeping your thermostat set below sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit, you can help reduce the cost of your bills by thirty percent or more. For more details on energy-saving tips, see the bulletin enclosed in this letter. SCRCHCECECHORONOE 4 BSCE CECRORORCINCIORICRICIECIR CICERONE IBOORC 1. This announcement concerns what kind 2. For every ten units of gas, how much of bills? more will a customer have to pay each (A) Credit card month than before? (B) Rent (A) Thirty cents (C) Insurance (B) Three dollars (D) Utilities (C) Thirty percent (D) Thirty dollars © wotsQuestions 3 through 5 are based on the following advertisement. Did you know that you don't ever have to go to the bank again? At MegaBank, you can do all of your banking electronically, and you will never have to come to a branch office. Here’s how: Direct Deposit: Ask your employer to deposit your paychecks directly into your account each month. By doing so, you will no longer have to come to the bank to deposit the checks yourself. ATM: Ef Withdraw cash or make additional deposits at convenient Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) around the country with your MegaBank card and PIN. Telephone: Use the MegaBank automated operator to make transfers between your accounts or check account information. Website: MegaBank’s website is so versatile you can check the status of all of your accounts and get money market information twenty-four hours a day. So save yourself time and energy. Join MegaBank and do banking the easy way. 3. Which of the services allows an employer 5. What does MegaBank offer to its to deposit an employee's checks into the customers through its services? employee's account? (A) Convenience (A) ATM (B) Deposits (B) Direct Deposit (C) Cost effectiveness (C) Website (0) Contributions (D) Telephone 4. Which of the services allows account access alll day long? (A) ATM (B) Direct Deposit (C) Website (D) Telephone anes unit +4 ®Questions 6 through 10 are based on the following advertisement and application. Looking for a way to make some extra cash? Work at home! Every year, millions of | Americans learn that they can work from home and spend more time with their | families. Work4Freedom Corporation would like to give you the tools you need to | start your own home-based business. No experience or special equipment is necessary. | i With our information packet, you can learn how to make money stuffing envelopes, creating handicrafts, or collecting bills by phone. The possibilities are endless. Enclose $45 dollars and return this note to the address below and you will soon be on your way to an enjoyable life working at home. Send your check for $45 to: Work4Freedom 126 Highwoods Estate Bourneville, MA 33453 23A Campbell Park Bourneville, MA 33455 Dear Work4Freedom, homemaker, and | am very interested in making a little extra money to pay for a vacation. I'd also like to put a little aside each month for special treats for my family. 1 have not enclosed the $45 that you request because I'd like to find out more about your company first. How many people do you employ, and what is the average amount of income they earn in a month? | want to know roughly how much money | could make before | make a financial Tread your advertisement in the Bourneville Echo last Friday. 1 am a 34-year-old commitment to you. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Charlene Smith 1S — © Unie 44 i6. What kind of business does Work4Freedom promote? (A) Trade (8) Life insurance (C) Home-based (D) Marketing research 7. According to the letter, how many ways are there to make money with Work4Freedom? (A) Unlimited (B) Three (C) Four (D) Forty-five 8, What is one advantage of working at home? (A) Stuffing envelopes (B) Spending extra time with the family (C) Making tools (D) Creating handicrafts 9. 10. What does Charlene Smith currently do? (A) She builds houses. (B) She makes financial commitments. (C) She takes care of her home and family. {D) She works for the Bourneville Echo. Why is Charlene Smith interested in home-based work? (A) She wants to stuff envelopes. (B) She doesn’t want to see her family. (C) She wants to have money for luxuries. (D) She wants to work for the Bourneville Echo.PART@® Picture Description Listen and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. A) (8) (C) —) 2 € @ (©) © (A) (8B) (C) (D)~@~ © () ©) 5. ~ 8 () © PART@ Questions and Responses Listen to the questions and choose the best answer. 1. (A) (B) (c) 2 (A) (8) () 3. (A) (B) (ce) 4. (A) (B) (c) 5. (A) (B) (Cc) unei2 @PART® Short Conversations Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. Why does the woman want to buy a new phone? (A) Her phone does not work. (B) Her phone is old. (C) She likes CellMart. (D) She wants a new type of phone. 2. Why does the man recommend CellMart? (A) They buy old phones. (B) They have a good variety of cheap phones. (C) They stay open very late. (D) He used to work there. 3. What do we know about CeliMart? (A) The woman passes by it often, (B) Their assistants are friendly. (C) Itis a large store. (D) It is the most popular store in town. 4, What does the man want to do? (A) Call the manager (B) Leave a message (C) Go to a meeting (D) See the presentation 5. Where is the manager? (A) On vacation (B) Waiting for the man (C) At home, sick () Ina meeting 6. What does the woman ask the man to do? (A) Come back later (B) Write a note (C) Leave a recorded message (0) Take a message for her @ va rePART® Short Talks Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. How often does this car show take place? (A) Monthly (B) Yearly (C) Daily (D) Every other year 2. How much do children pay to enter the show? (A) Nothing (B) $5.00 (©) $15.00 (D) $3.00 3. When will the show end? (A) Tonight (B) Saturday (C) Tomorrow (D) Next weekend 4. Where is this announcement being given? (A) Ona plane (B) Ona boat {C) At an airport {D) At the terminal 5. What is the final destination? (A) Albuquerque (B) The Grand Canyon (C) Louisiana (D) Las Vegas 6. Which of the following is NOT true? (A) There will be a lot of turbulence. (B) The flight is leaving from Albuquerque. (C) This flight will pass the Grand Canyon. (D) This is a direct flight. unt s2 @ ,PART® Incomplete Sentences Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. 4. You didn’t ask me; otherwise, | would -- you the whole story. (A) told (8) tell (C) have told (D) have been told 2. | wish my father -- here with me now; he passed away three years ago. (A) is (B) was (C) were (0) are 3. | wish | —---- that she was sick. | would have gone to see her. (A) knew (B) had known (C) know (D) have known 4. Anyone is welcome -----~ they act respectfully during the ceremony. (A) provide that (B) providing that (C) provided if (D) providing if © vse 5. As—---as he keeps silent, there will be no danger of the information being disclosed. (A) long (8) fast (C) soon (0) far 6. It's time we - ten o'clock. the store. I's already (A) have closed (B) closed (C) closing (D) are closing 7. Leave the office right away, ---—-- you will miss the train because of the traffic. (A) so (B) and (C) or (D) but moving, or your feet will become frozen in the extreme cold. (A) Keep (B) Keeps (C) Keeping (D) Kept12. ). The boy didn’t want to say ~ . A campaign against using ~ -- | don't get back tonight, my wife will certainly be upset. (A) If (B) Unless (C) Although (0) So (A) what did he do (B) what had he done (C) what he had done (D) what he was done has begun. (A) dispose (8) disposed (C) disposal (D) disposable Dogs are said to be very -----~- to their owners. (A) loyal (B) royal (©) legal (D) frugal 13. 15. Do what you've been told; will be punished. (A) if'so (B) likewise (C) then (D) otherwise ~ he won't stop crying, leave him alone. (A) Once (B) When (C) If (D) Lest The Smiths have two children to look ~ (A) at (B) to (C) after (D) with Unit 12 ©PART® Incomplete Texts Choose the best word or phrase for each blank. Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following memo. Memo To: All committee chairs From: Eric | Re: Committee Meetings Date: May 20” It has been brought to my attention that some of the committees are not holding their weekly -- to be told. As you know, we are supposed to hold meetings. If there is a valid reason for this, | -~ 1. (A) should {B) would like (C) will like (D) must one forty-five-minute meeting every week. This is not a lot to ask of you. You -—--- give me a 2. (A) should (8) do (C) could have (0) would copy of your meeting agenda each week. | will submit these to the head office. They have been asking me why | have not been doing this. | would like to ask you to show a little consideration in this matter. If you do not follow the company guidelines, | ----- to assign new committee 3. (A) must need (B) will need (C) had (D) would have had chairs. This will, of course, result in a pay cut for anyone who is currently a chairperson.Questions 4 through 6 are based on the following information. Sunny Sandwiches Lunchtime Deliveries something to eat? Well, -—--- that sounds like you, why don't you call Sunny Sandwiches and 4, (A) when (8) if (C) for (0) because Stuck at your desk? Do you find yourself starving at lunch time but are too busy to go out for take advantage of our lunchtime delivery service? We -- for orders from 9:30 a.m. to 5. (A) could open (B) opened (C) are open (D) would open 2:00 p.m., and we deliver from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. If you are looking for a nutritious, filling snack made from fresh home-baked bread, organic vegetables, and a wide variety of delicious fillings, we are the place for you. Try us once, and if you like us, you —----- place a 6. (A) would | (8) could (C) need to (D) wouldn't weekly order. Just fill in a weekly form when we deliver to you on Monday, and we will bring you lunch every day for the rest of the week, without your needing to place another order. Telephone us at 299-8635.PART@ Reading Comprehension Choose the best answer to each question. Questions 1 and 2 are based on the following notice. Due to increased security concerns, all computers at Macki Corporation must run current virus-scanning software. This software will scan disks and files that have been downloaded from the Internet for possible viruses. New virus definitions must be downloaded each month from the Macki Website since new viruses can be created at any time. Failure to run virus software on your computer will result in immediate termination from Macki Corporation. 1. What will happen to employees who do 2. When can new viruses be developed? not use virus software? (A) On the Intemet (A) They will receive a warning. (B) Every month (B) They will be fired. (C) Each day (C) They must download it. (D) Anytime (D) They will be at risk. @ omeQuestions 3 through 5 are based on the following advertisement. am Christmas Gift Wrap s In celebration of the coming holiday giftgiving season, we are pleased to announce the following special offer. Beginning December 1°, all mall customers spending atleast §50 al ony sore are eligible for free gilt wrepping during this | holiday season. Just bring your gifts and soles receipts to the fourth floor of Clifford's Family Mall, and we will wrap your gifs oe of charge. This free offer is only available during weekdays, A small fee will be charged for gif wrapping on weekends. Please, only three packages per customer, per day. No packages over fifty pounds. Offer expires December 24°. 3. When is the free gift wrapping offer valid? 5. When does this offer end? (A) On weekends (A) During the holiday season (B) Every day (B) On December 1* (C) Weekdays only (C) Each day (D) On packages over fifty pounds (D) On December 24" 4. How many gifts per customer can be wrapped each day? (A) One (B) Two (C) Three (D) Four une ®Questions 6 through 10 are based on the following emails. To: customerservice@sprungtech.com From: Mmurphy@hamittonhotel.com ‘Subject: Videoconferences Date: February 2 2007 Dear sir, Iam the manager of the Customer Business Center at the Hamilton Hotel. Recently, many of our clients have been asking about the possibility of videoconferencing. This is not a service that our hotel currently offers, but we are very interested in setting up such a system. | came across an article about Sprung Technologies in a trade magazine, and so lam contacting you to find out more about videoconferencing and the costs involved. How much would it cost on average, and what kind of equipment would we need to install? Also, what kind of technical support do you provide? | look forward to your response. Yours faithfully, May Murphy 5 BQRORSRRTBRBRBERBEETTTRBESeeeeAe To: Mmurphy@hamiltonhotel.com From: customerservice@sprungtech.com Subject: RE: Videoconferences Date: February 2 2007 Dear Ms. Murphy, Thank you for your interest in our videoconferencing services. | hope the following information will be helpful. Two-point videoconferences are billed at $200 per hour. Multiple point conferences are $350 per hour. Reservations may only be made by calling Sprung Technologies at 1-800- VIDEOCON. We can set up a conference in the location of your choice, or you can come to our offices, After making the reservation, the client should arrive at the location of the videoconference about ten minutes early. The videoconference will start automatically in the designated room. The conference will also end automatically after the allotted time has expired. Questions or technical problems can be addressed at the time of the conference through our customer service line. Please do not hesitate to contact me if | can be of further assistance. Sincerely, Roy Jenkins BERR RRTRPURRPTETRTRRT REE eeeeeee DGGEESTRESREBTGEeeeeae BEGGREUSERERRHReaeee @ one6. How did May Murphy find out about ‘Sprung Technologies? (A) Ina hotel industry magazine (B) On the Intemet (C) Ata trade fair (D) From one of her clients 7. What would May Murphy like to know? (A) The address of Sprung Technologies (B) Details about the costs and services provided by Sprung Technologies (C) How to run a business center (D) The name of the best videoconferencing provider 8. How much will a videoconference involving four locations cost? (A) $200 per hour (B) $350 per hour (C) $850 per hour (D) $150 per hour per location 9. How can a client make a reservation? (A) At the store (B) By email (C) At the videoconference location (D) By phone 10. What should a customer do if there is a problem during a conference? (A) Hang up the phone and try again (B) Call the customer service line (C) Ask for a refund (D) Call May Murphy unt 12 @g OS US) PART@ Picture Description Listen and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. ~€a @8 © (©) 2. (A) (B) (C) (D) ~@ ®8) © @® unsA (8) © (©) 5. ~@) 6 (©) © PART@ Questions and Responses Listen to the questions and choose the best answer. 1. (A) (B) (Cc) 2 (A) a) () 3. (A) (8) (c) 4. (A) (B) (c) 5. (A) 8) © une sa @PART® Short Conversations Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. How long will it take to drive to the university? (A) Very far (8) Fifteen miles (C) Twenty minutes (D) A tong time 2. Why is the woman surprised? (A) She thought the university was nearer. (B) She thought the university was farther. (C) The university is very beautiful. () The man was very rude to her. 3. Why does it take so long by bus? {A) The bus runs once an hour. {B) The bus route is not direct. (C) The driver is very slow. (0) The buses are very old. 4. What does the woman want to do? (A) Eat lunch (B) Plan a meeting (C) Go to the restaurant (D) Check her calendar 5. When is the man available? (A) 2:00 p.m. (B) 3:00 p.m. (C) 3:30 p.m. (D) 4:30 p.m. 6. Where will the man meet the woman? (A) Ata restaurant (8) In the man’s office (©) In the woman's office (D) At the park @ ntsPART@ Short Talks Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. To whom is this advice directed? (A) Lecturers (B) Students (C) Teachers (D) Customers 2. What does this speaker encourage? (A) Getting up early (B) Requesting information (C) Reading everything (D) Preparing early 3. How will following this advice benefit a person? {A) They can do better on exams. {B) They can take better notes. (C) They can arrive on time. (0) They can improve public speaking. 4. To whom is this advice directed? (A) Painters (B) Bankers (C) Photographers (D) Musicians 5. What should you be sure to do? (A) Use a good camera (B) Have distracting elements (C) Have the subject in focus () Point and shoot 6. What can ruin a picture? (A) A clear focus (B) Unknown people passing by (C) Considering the overall picture (D) Avoiding distracting elementsPART@ Incomplete Sentences Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. 1 His purpose might be either to get a raise or ---~- a promotion (A) request (B) requesting (C) requested (0) requests She told me that ------- as well as an actress needs a lot of time and money. (A) a musician (B) being a musician (C) to be a musician {D) as a musician When a student dropped a piece of chalk on the floor, the teacher told him to (A) picked it up (B) picked up it (C) pick up it (D) pick it up John closed the door and ~ window. (A) open (B) has opened (C) opened (0) opening © vers 5. 7 Nobody knows this house to Mr. Franklin, a senator. (A) is belonging (B) is belonged (C) belongs (D) belong The car, which is ------- by John, is a Ford. (A) belonged (8) had (C) owned (D) lived As there were no chairs left, he asked me to bring him a box to (A) sitting on (B) sat (C) sit (D) sit on He wouldn't tell anyone but me that he no longer had a house to ~ (A) live in (8) live (©) living (0) live with9. We're going to meet 10. 1 1 x» . There wasn’t much ~ shop. (A) to Casey's friends (B) some of Casey's friends (C) friends of some Casey (0) Casey's | think we will be able to get there —~ six o'clock. (A) about (B) nearly (C) almost (D) in left after the sale. (A) stock (B) bargain (C) quota (D) import Food poisoning may sometimes be -- (A) fatal (B) mourning (C) suicidal (D) deceased 13, 14. 15. The man has ~ (A) disappear (B) disappeared (C) been disappeared (D) disappearing among the crowd. Ihave no pen -------; can | borrow one? (A) to write (8) writing (C) to write with (D) writing with His colleague was convicted ------- theft. (A) by (B) of (C) with (D) into unit1s @PART@ Incomplete Texts Choose the best word or phrase for each blank. Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following advertisement. New Opening Hours We are happy announce our new extended opening hours. C-Mart Supercenter is now 1. (A) at (B) to (C) with (D) for open twenty-four hours to better serve you. As you probably know, we offer a full line of household products ------ gardening, electronics, and automotive goods. Our newest service 2. (A) also (B) as (©) too (D) as well as is an OutWest Bank located inside the store. The bank is open every day except Sundays from 9:00-5:00. In addition, our full service pharmacy will also be open twenty-four hours a day to make sure you can get the medicine you need at ------ time. We have two convenient locations, 3. (A) any (B) every (C) all (D) a on Edith Road (downtown) and Academy Boulevard. Hope to see you soon!Questions 4 through 6 are based on the following letter. To: Nick Ayres, Accounting Dept. From: Cillian Byrne, CEO Dear Mr. Ayres, 1 am contacting you about a problem with this month's figures for vending machine sales. Yet again, there is a considerable ------ between the amount of stock sold and the figures 4, (A) different (B) difference (C) differing (D) differently we -- from the Accounting department. It seems that several thousand dollars worth of 5. (A) produced (B) arranged (C) received ({D) organized stock is unaccounted for. As this happened last month, as well as several months ago, we are very.concerned about whether the problem is with the warehouse sales records or with the Accounting department. As this company sells several million dollars worth our product 6. (A) of (B) from (C) to (D) as each year, we are concerned about the cash that is unaccounted for. There will be a meeting in human resources on Monday at 6:00 p.m., and all managers from Accounting and the warehouse are required to attend. Hopefully we can solve this problem before it happens again.PART@ Reading Comprehension Choose the best answer to each question. Questions 1 and 2 are based on the following information. CODOORETIIIION HNBOIIIOGOOIIGIINIOOIIIOI INI IIS OIOOIIOHIOY Visitors to Caracas, Venezuela, will enjoy the convenience of the Metro 3 subway system that serves the entire city. From downtown, you may ride the blue line to El Cafetal for dining, the yellow line to El Mercado for shopping, or the red line to Las Mercedes for museums. The Metro costs 1000 Bolivares (eighty cents), on weekdays and 1300 Bolivares 2 (one dollar) on weekends. The subway operates from 6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. every day. OOOIODOTILISISIIGIOIIIINOGOIDOITSOOHID 1. Whatis the Metro? 2. How much more does it cost to use the (A) A kind of entertainment Metro on a Saturday? (B) A kind of museum (A) 1000 Bolivares (C) Akind of convenience store (B) 1300 Bolivares () A kind of transportation (C) 300 Bolivares (D) 80 cents © vniis IQuestions 3 through 5 are based on the following passage. JAF FF ASAP AAFP AeA oa Reality television shows are becoming increasingly popular around the United States. One recent show, Wannabe, depicts a group of five men and five women who live in the same house for several months without contact with the rest of the world. Each week the participants take singing lessons and perform their songs for the audience and the judges. Also, every weekend one participant must leave the program, as they are voted off the show either because of lack of singing talent or because the other participants do not like living with them. The television audience participates in the voting process, and an average of two million votes per week are entered by viewers, either by phone or Internet. The final two remaining "Wannabes" earn a recording contract with a famous company. CFe ees T ES oe eee Se eee ee 3. What kind of event does this reality show 5. How often do participants get voted off try to depict? the show? (A) Real history (A) Twice a week (B) An acting school (B) Every day (C) Real-life competition (C) Once a week (0) A pop concert (D) Once a month 4, How many people participate in this TV show? (A) Two million (B) Ten (C) Five (D) Twenty unit 13 ®Questions 6 through 10 are based on the following advertisement and letter. | Free world map* with subscription | Order your subscription to Modern Geographic magazine today and receive a free world map. An annual subscription (twelve months) costs only $23.95. That’s less than $2 per issue! Each month Modern Geographic brings you exciting stories from all over the world and keeps you up to date on current findings in fields like archeology, geography, and anthropology. Try our magazine risk free for the first three months. If you decide to cancel your subscription, we will refund your money, but the map is yours to keep. You have nothing to lose. *Please note there is no cash alternative. 67 Acacia Avenue Westside, CA 48971 |) Dear sir, | I would like to take out a subscription to Modern Geographic magazine. 1 sometimes pick up copies of your publication when I travel, and I have always been impressed by the quality of your articles and pictures. As an environmentalist, 1 particularly enjoy your section on world resources and environmental issues. I will not be needing a copy of the world map, so I would like to ask you NOT to send it. | feel it would be a waste of resources to receive something that I will not use. I have enclosed a check for $23.95 and look forward to receiving my first issue. Regards, Miguel Sousa © vais6. How much does each monthly issue cost? (A) $23.95 (8) $2.00 (C) More than $2.00 (D) Less than $2.00 7. Ifa customer cancels his or her subscription, what may they keep? (A) A magazine (8) Amap (©) AT-shirt (D) Program information 8. Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in this publication? (A) Architecture (8) Geography () Archeology (0) Anthropology 9. Why did Miguel Sousa write this letter? (A) He wants to cancel a subscription. (B) He wants a free world map. (C) He wants to start a one-year subscription. (D) He wants to start a two-year subscription. 10. Why does Miguel Sousa NOT want a map? (A) He already has one. (B) He thinks it is a bad map. (C) He doesn’t want to pay extra for it. (0) He thinks it would be wasteful.PART® Picture Description Listen and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. a @®) () ) 2. (a) (8) (C)— (D) ~a ® © ©)@ @8 © © 5. ) (8) (©) =) PART@ Questions and Responses Listen to the questions and choose the best answer. 1. (A) (8) © 2 (A) (8) (c) 3. (A) (B) (c) 4. (A) (8) (c) 5. (A) (8) (c) unit 14 ®PART® Short Conversations Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. What does the woman want to do? (A) Send a package (B) Buy some stamps (C) Mail a letter (D) Cash a check 2. When is this conversation probably taking place? (A) Monday (B) Wednesday (C) Friday (0) Saturday 3. Why won't the woman go to the post office today? (A) She has forgotten her package. (B) She has no money. (C) Itis already closed. (0) Its too far away. 4. Where did the woman get the sandwiches? (A) At the bakery (8) Athome (C) At the deli (D) At the grocery store 5. What does the man say about the sandwiches? (A) They look awful. (B) They taste delicious. {C) They look delicious. (D) They are too expensive. 6. Where is Sandie’s Treats located? (A) In the subway station (B) Near the subway station (C) Near the woman's office (D) In the basement © vorsPART® Short Talks Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. What is this person talking about? (A) A famous person (B) A party (©) A television program (D) A war 2. What is combined in The Rose War? (A) War and drama (B) Drama and suspense (C) People and animals (D) Romance and drama 3. When can we see The Rose War? (A) On channel 53 (B) Weeknights (C) At home (D) Every night 4. What does the woman want to discuss? (A) Her next tennis lesson (B) Plans for a meeting (C) Cheryl (D) Pauls message 5. What does the woman want Paul to do? (A) Call Cheryl (B) Call her back (C) Apologize (D) Meet her tomorrow night 6. How can Paul contact the woman? (A) By email (B) By calling her office or cell phone (C) Only by calling her cell phone (D) By mail une @PART®@ Incomplete Sentences Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. 1 My teacher suggested that | ------ take many subjects this semester. (A) not (B) had not (©) didn't (D) would not | bought a notebook computer and -~ my sister. (A) so does (B) did so (C) so did (D) does so -- you like to go for a walk with me? (A) Will (B) Can (C) Do (0) Would All the managers are in a meeting —--- to find a solution to the problem. (A) try (8) trying (0) tries (D) he’s trying © voicts 5. My flight to Germany ~ (A) has already been (B) already has been (C) already was (D) had been already 6. One member of the men's team has forgotten to take off ------ glasses. (A) its (B) her (C) his (0) their 7. Since ———- to the city, Mary has been living with her sister. (A) came (B) having come (C) comes (D) coming 8. When | walked into the store, she was busy -———- calls. (A) taking (B) takes (C) took (D) take9. Can you tell me which ~ the National Museum? (A) | should take a bus (B) bus should | take (C) bus | should take (D) should | take a bus 10, Ann's dress cost ------- Jane's. (A) twice as much as (B) twice more than (C) twice as more as (D) more than twice 11. | don't like western movies, (A) either (B) too (C) neither (D) nor 12. After | exercise, | --- get dressed. (A) do (8) make (C) take (D) serve 13. Susan is busy ~ . Would you care a shower and ~- for the coming holidays. (A) schedule (B) to schedule (C) scheduled (D) scheduling . Unfortunately, the fire alarm didn't go the whole building had caught (A) if (8) whether (C) unless (D) until -- some more cake? (A) about (B) for (C) like (D) into unit 14 @PART@ Incomplete Texts Choose the best word or phrase for each blank. Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following notice. Come now to Quick Mart for super savings. For the --~- seven days, we are slashing prices | 1. (A) next (B) last (C) past (D) few on hundreds of grocery items. You won't believe the savings you will be able to make. Just take a look at a few examples of some of the items that will be discounted. We are ------- a 50% | 2. (A) on offer (B) offered (C) offering (0) offer discount on all brands of milk and an amazing 75% off our own label cheddar cheese. In the bakery section, you can buy one item and get absolutely free. There will also be great 3. (A) a (8) another (C) other (0) others bargains in the produce section and on all meat. So come and save! © unit 14Questions 4 through 6 are based on the following article. Want to spruce up your home, but can't afford to call in a professional? Then DIY! Due to the high costs of professional work, many homeowners these days ------ a new route | 4. (A) took (B) are taking (C) taken (0) overtook to home improvement. It's called DIY, or “Do-It-Yourself.” This new trend saves the homeowner a lot of money, as it cuts out the cost of having a professional come in and do the job. Of course, the homeowner is now responsible ------- the quality of work, but many programs on 5. (A) by (B) with (C) for (D) at TV these days demonstrate how to do common projects, and there ------ many DIY home 6. (A) have (B) is (C) are (D) were improvement books available in bookstores and libraries. So the next time you consider doing project at home, consider DIY.PART@ Reading Comprehension Choose the best answer to each question. Questions 1_and 2 are based on the following report. 2OGG0000GC00 Rome, Italy % & — Arecent report from the European Car Racing Association shows that 8 many professional race car drivers suffer from chronic neck pain dueto = & frequent quick acceleration and sudden braking during competitions. § Drivers frequently accelerate their cars from 30 km/h to 200 km/h in just 8 8 seconds. The occupation also increases risk of spinal stress. % James Waters, professional driver since 1989, comments that he has = g experienced chronic neck pain for many years. The only remedy seems to § ® be frequent massages and exercises designed to strengthen the neck = g muscles. Manufacturers of car restraint systems are also trying to design 3 8 better safety belts to keep the neck more stable during acceleration and 8 braking, a change we may not see in this sport for several years. 8 Zooooeooassc0 000000 sooconveneanonc’ covaveoveseaconaneS 1. What can help lessen the stress related 2. When may new designs in safety belts to car racing? appear? (A) Braking (A) Next year (B) Chronic pain (B) Next week (C) Special exercises (C) In six months (D) Special cars (D) Ina few years @ unit 14Questions 3 through 5 are based on the following schedule. —. Central Vision Movie Theater Please note that the new Saturday schedule is different than that printed in this week's Weekly Herald. Updated showings for Saturday: 1:00 p.m. Monsoon Wedding 3:00 p.m. The Rugrats 5:00 p.m. The Man in Black 7.00 p.m. Monsoon Wedding 9:00 p.m. Friday the 13" All shows before 5:00 p.m. have the matinee price of $3.00. All shows after 5:00 p.m. cost $7.00. Children and Senior Citizens pay only $2.00 for any show of the day. Check out our special family tickets, too: two adults and three children can watch any matinee for only $10. Our food counters serve a wide range of hot and cold drinks, and popcorn and refreshments ‘are served during all movies. Please put your trash in the trash bins at the end of the movie 3. How much do children pay for movies 5. How much do adults pay after 5:00 p.m.? before 5:00 p.m.? (A) $3.00 (A) $3.00 (B) $7.00 (8) $7.00 (C) $5.00 (C) $5.00 (D) $2.00 (D) $2.00 4. Which movie has two showings on Saturday? (A) Monsoon Wedding (B) The Rugrats (C) Friday the 13" (0) The Man in Black unit 14 @)Questions 6 through 10 are based on the following announcement and email. ZPPPPPOOLODOLEDLEOOPELIIEOPL LEED PELL I EDEDI ELE DI ILL EOD IG ELGG S To all television viewers: You have been watching the television reality show Wannabe all month and now it is your chance to make a historic vote. As you remember, six contestants on this show have had to leave due to lack of singing talent or difficulties living with the other contestants of the show. But this week, two of those contestants will be given the opportunity to return to the show and continue fighting for their dream to win a recording contract with Showy Music. This is where you come in. By calling the number on your television screen during Monday's show, you can vote for your favorite singer that has been forced to leave the show. You may also vote by email through our Internet web page at www.terra.com. PEPIN LIE OLOGY. Remember, the fate and dreams of these singers are in your hands. We expect that over two million people will vote. Make your vote count, too! 3 g 3 3 $ g To: wannavote@terra.com From: Sidjames@netco.co Subject: Wannabe Date: June 2 2006 Hove Wannabe and am a really big fan. [would like to register a vote for Mandy Green and a vote for Tyson Bailey. I think they both have wonderful voices and charming personalities. I do not understand why they were voted off. I really do not think that the judges on Wannabe know anything about music. They do not recognize real talent at all. If there is a second series of Wannabe, I sincerely hope that you will not be using Samuel Jones and Alison Evans as judges. The show would be much better without them. Regards, Sidney James SLELELEESLOLIED ELD EL ERLE LE LED ED LLL ED ED EM ELE DEOL DLL O DEEP ELS SOOO OPED ELELEOSESOESELE SEDO:6 8. What is the vote for? (A) To eliminate a contestant (B) To reinstate two contestants (C) To win a record contract (D) To choose a favorite singer How many ways are there to vote? (A) One (8) Two (C) Three (0) Four Who are Mandy Green and Tyson Bailey? (A) Former contestants on Wannabe (B) Presenters on Wannabe (C) Fans of Wannabe (D) Popstars Who is Sidney James? (A) A contestant on Wannabe (B) A television viewer (C) A judge on Wannabe (D) A prospective participant on Wannabe . In Mr. James's opinion, what would improve Wannabe? (A) More participants (B) Bigger prizes (C) New judges (D) Anew locationPractice TestLISTENING TEST In the Listening test, you will be asked to demonstrate how well you understand spoken English. The entire Listening section of the test will last approximately 45 minutes. Directions are given for each of the four parts. There is a separate answer sheet for marking answers. Do not write your answers in the test book PART 1 irections: In this part of the test, you will hear four statements about each picture in your textbook. After listening to all four statements, you must select the one statement that best describes what you see in the picture. Then, find the number of that question on your answer sheet and mark your answer. The ‘statements will be spoken only one time and are not printed in your test book. Sample Answer Example DOOD Now listen to the four statements. Statement (B), “The woman is typing on a computer,” best describes what you see in the picture. Therefore, you should choose answer (B).rctce et @® Practice Tests EMR practice testPART 2 Directions: In this section you will hear a question or statement followed by three responses. Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter (A), (B), or (C) on your answer sheet. Again, each response will be spoken only one time and will not be printed in your test book. Sample Answer ene Example You will hear: How are you today? You will also hear: (A) I'm fine, thank you. (B) It's cold, isn't it? (C) Well, it’s a difficult issue. The best response to the question "How are you today?” is choice (A), “I'm fine, thank you.” Therefore, you should choose answer (A). 11. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 26. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 12. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 27. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 13, Mark your answer on your answer sheet 28. Mark your answer on your answer sheet, 14, Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 29. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 15. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 30. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 16. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 31. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 17. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 32, Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 18. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 33. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 19. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 34. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 20. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 35. Mark your answer on your answer sheet, 21. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 36. Mark your answer on your answer sheet, 22. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 37. Mark your answer on your answer sheet, 23. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 38, Mark your answer on your answer sheet, 24. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 39. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 25. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 40. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. © Practice TestPART 3 Directions: In this section of the test, you will hear a number of conversations between two people. You will be asked to answer three questions about what is said in each conversation. You must select the best response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. Each conversation will be spoken only one time and will not be printed in your test book. a. 42, 43. 44, 45. 46. Where is this conversation taking place? (A) Ina hotel lobby (B) Ina department store (C) Inabank (0) Ina school What does the man tell the woman to do? (A) Apply for a loan (B) Stand in the line (C) Speak to an officer (D) Wait in the lobby How long has the woman been waiting? (A) Less than twenty minutes (B) Twenty minutes (C) More than twenty minutes (D) Inthe lobby How much vacation does the man usually take? (A) About three weeks per year (B) Less than three weeks a year (C) Allhe is allowed (D) More than the woman How much vacation would the woman take? (A) One week (B) Half the entitlement {C) As much as she could {D) Two weeks Why doesn't the man use alll his vacation? (A) He has too much work to do. (B) He has no vacation plans. (C) He can receive extra money. (D) He doesn't like vacations. 47. 49. 50. 51. 52. Where are the man and woman? (A) Ina taxi (B) Ina restaurant (C) Ata hospital (D) Ata school What is the problem? (A) The woman has been overcharged. (8) The man has undercharged the woman. (C) The woman has undercharged the man. (D) The woman has overcharged the man Why does the man thank the woman? (A) She was honest. (B) She bought him a nice dinner. (C) She did him a favor. (D) She made a list for him. What is the man asking the woman for? (A) Her full name (8) Her driving record (©) Forms of identification (0) Aformer address What does the woman show the man? (A) Aphoto (B) Her oredit card (C) A bank statement (D) Her driver's license Why can't the woman finish the process? (A) She doesn't have the necessary documents. (8) She doesn’t have time. (C) She has changed her mind. (D) She doesn't have enough cash on her. racic rot53. 54, 55. 56. 57. 58. What is the time? (A) 11:30 (B) 11:00 (C) Just before 12:00 (D) Just after 12:00 Why does the woman want to see the news? (A) She wants to check a local news story. (B) She is a journalist. (C) She wants to know the weather. (D) She enjoys the news. Why is the woman surprised? (A) The TV is broken. (8) The man doesn't know the time. (C) Itis later than she expected. {D) The man was rude to her. What is the woman trying to do? (A) Use her credit card (B) Tum on the computer (C) Accept her bills (D) Talk to her company What does the woman ask the man to do? (A) Try again (8) Pay a fine (C) Give up (0) Give her a discount What does the woman think caused the problem? (A) The man made a mistake. (B) The computer doesn’t work properly. (C) She gave the wrong card (D) The computer was turned off. @ rote re 59, 60. 61. 62. 63. How long does it take to process a passport? (A) Two days (B) Atleast two weeks (C) Atleast three weeks (D) Three months What does the woman want to do? (A) Save money (B) Save time (C) Mail a letter (D) Get her mail What is the man's opinion? (A) It will take less time by mail. {B) It will be cheaper by mail (C) The woman will have to wait. (D) The woman will not need a passport. When would the man like to make a decision? (A) Monday morning (8) Monday afternoon (C) Today (D) Tomorrow What does the woman suggest? (A) Anew alternative (B) Not setting a meeting date (C) Discussing the matter Monday (0). Making a decision today Why does the woman want to make a quick decision? (A) She has dinner plans. (8) The client wants a decision soon. (C) She is hasty. (D) She hates waiting.65. What did the man get? 68. Where does the woman work? (A) A job offer (A) An automobile dealership (B) A demand for rent (B) An automobile rental company (C) A request for advice (C) An automotive repair shop (0) An increase in pay (D) An automotive parts store 66. How does the man feel? 69. When did the man rent a minivan? (A) Excited (A) Two weeks ago (B) Glad (BY Amonth ago (C) Disappointed (C) Two months ago (D) Nervous (D) Two years ago 67. What does the woman think? 70. What would the man like today? (A) He should accept it. (A) Aminivan (B) He can do better. (8) A truck (C) He should pay more rent. (C) Ajeep (0) He is worth more. (0) Something cheap rractico Tost (@)PART 4 Directions: In this section of the test, you will hear a number of short talks given by a single speaker. Again, you must answer three questions about what is said in each talk. Choose the most appropriate response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. Each talk will be spoken only one time and will not be printed in your test book n. 72. 73, 74. 75. 76. What will the mayor talk about? (A) Tonight's agenda (8) Anew meeting schedule (C) Garbage pick-up (D) The citizens of Altamont What was proposed last week? (A) Taking questions from the floor (8) Less frequent meetings (C) A mayoral election (0) A February meeting Who will be able to ask questions? (A) Altamont City Council (8) Kathy McPherson (C) The mayor (D) Citizens of Altamont According to the advertisement, what is the speaker's job? (A) Office manager (8) Salesperson (C) Insurance investigator (D) Announcer What did the speaker dislike about her previous job? (A) Not getting paid regularly {B) Getting little experience {C) Business trips {D) Too much time in the office What is an advantage of working for Jones Insurance? (A) Itisa large company, (B) It pays well. (C) Itis famous. {D) It gives long vacations. © Prrctice rest 7. 78. 79. 81. 82. When do employees need to report to work again? (A) In five hours (B) At2:00 p.m. (C) On Monday (D) At 3:00 p.m ‘What is forcing the factory to shut down eariy? (A) Ahurricane (B) Asnowstorm (©) The National Weather Agency (D) Manufacturing problems When should a worker living more than ten miles away leave? (A) As soon as possible (8) In five hours (C) At 2:00 p.m, (D) At 3:00 p.m, What is trué of today's training session? (A) Many employees ate attending. {B) It will last two hours. {C) Itis ina conference room. {D) tis mandatory. What is typed on the yellow sheet of paper? (A) Employee information (8) Acomputer password (C) The schedule (D) Training instructions What should employees do if there is a mistake on the yellow paper? (A)_ Tell one of the trainers before leaving (B) Tell one of the trainers next time (C) Tell one of the trainers immediately (D) Go to the auditorium83. 84, 86. 87. 88, According to what was said, what product has been purchased? (A) Acomputer (8) An instructional program (C) An upgrade (D) A video game What should a user do to watch the full introduction? (A) Start Onyx 4.0 (B) Press the backspace key {C) Wait for it to start {D) Press the space bar How can a user pause the introduction? (A) Itis not possible. (B) Press the backspace key (C) Press D2 (D) Use Onyx 4.0 Which of the following was cited as a reason for the closings? (A) Lower production levels (B) Conflicts with workers (C) Increased raw materials costs (D) Declining sales Who is Grace Kang? (A) Anews anchor (B) A spokesperson (C) Aunion leader {D) A factory worker Where will Carton Manufacturing build new plants? (A) In town (8) In South America (C) InNorth America (0) In Britain 89. 90. 91. 92. 93, According to the message, what has recently changed? (A) The telephone number (B) The testing schedule (C) Help line selections (D) Hours of operation What should callers wishing to schedule a driver's test do? (A) Press number one (8) Speak to a representative (C) Stay on the fine (D) Register their vehicles How many options are there for someone wanting to speak to a representative? (A) One (B) Two (C) Three (0) Four Which beverage is temporarily unavailable? (A) Wine (B) Iced tea (C) Lemonade (D) Soda What does the waitress say about ordering from the dinner menu? (A) There are fewer choices. {B)_Itis more expensive. (C) She recommends it {D) The food will take longer. How many alcoholic beverages are served? (A) One (B) Two (C) Three (D) None practice test @95. Who are the Satos in relation to Explorer 96. 97. Financial Services? (A) Current employees (B) Former clients {C) Account managers {D) Large investors What probably describes the investment Robert Fripp wants to discuss? (A) Somewhat risky (8) Tax-tree (C) Partially guaranteed (D) Long-term ‘When should the Satos contact Robert Fripp? (A) By phone (B) Before five o'clock (C) Tomorrow (D), Anytime . What is the largest personnel-related expense this year? (A) Salaries and bonuses (8) Training (C) Medical and dental insurance (D) Payroll taxes ). What does the “Learn While You Earn” program involve? (A) A video series (B) In-house training (C) Tuition subsidies (D) Employee recruitment 100. Which area represents payroll taxes? (A) Red (8) Blue (C) Green (D) YellowNO TEST MATERIAL ON THIS PAGEREADING TEST In the Reading test, you will be required to answer several types of reading comprehension questions based on a variety of texts. The Reading section of the test will last 75 minutes. There are three parts, and directions are given for each part. You are encouraged to answer as many questions as possible within the time allowed. You must mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Do not write your answers in the test book. PART 5 Directions: In each question, you will find a word or phrase missing. Four answer choices are given below each sentence. You must choose the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. 101. The room was ------- noisy that no one was able to hear the announcement. (A) so (8) such (©) as (0) very 102. There is construction going on outside today, so please ------ the windows closed. (A) stay (8) remain (C) let (D) keep 103. One of the requirements of this position is that you show up every day -—---- of the weather. (A) despite (B) nonetheless (C) regardless (D) although 104. The house Mr. Eno is thinking about buying is located ------ Heritage Street. (A) to (8) on (©) from (D) of © Practice test 105. The manager hinted that Janet Tate for a promotion. (A) considers (8) has been considering (C) has considered (D) is being considered 106. if you do not find the accommodations here be sure to let us know when you fill ‘out your customer comment card. (A) satisfactory (8) satisfied (C) satisfaction (D) satisfactorily 107. Please inform Ms. Anne Hedoni that we suggest she ------ her appointment for at least a week. (A) postpone (B) is postponing (C) postpones () will postpone 108. Trying to force one’s religious beliefs on someone else is futile, for no one can another person believe anything. (A) let (B) impose (©) make (0) get109. In an effort to reduce the amount of pla: they throw away, many people have stopped buying —-—- razors. (A) unusable (B) disposable (C) temporary (D) impermanent 110. The suspect --—- the detective's accusation that he was involved with organized crime. (A) denied (8) declined (C) exclaimed (D) unclaimed 111. There is no need to bring anything to the exam; you will be provided ------ all required materials. (A) to (8). with (©) for (0) about 112. The restaurant manager was replaced because of her inability ------ discipline among her employees. (A) maintaining (8) maintained (C) to maintain (©) being maintained 113, -- by the union chief's argument that the cutbacks in overtime hours would cause great hardship for workers, company management refused to reconsider its decision. (A) Moved (8) Moving (C) Unmoved (0) Unmoving 114. In hiring decisions, it is important to consider not only the professional qualifications of a job candidate, but also his or her ~ (A) character (B) characters (©) characteristic (0) caricatures 115. The agreement was concluded —~ precisely 11:03 p.m. on November 27". (A) near (8) on (©) at (0) to 116. Dr. Scobie is about to complete his research, the results of ------- he hopes to have published in a journal by the end of the year. (A) whose (B) it (C) which (0) that 117. Reverend Al Dulton may not be the most speaker, but he always succeeds in getting his point across. (A) elemental (B) eloquent (C) eclectic (D) essential 118. Springfield has the ------- of being one of the nation’s safest places to live. (A) reputes (8) reputed (C) reputing (D) reputation 119. Everyone ----- Ms. St. John has submitted an application. (A) to (B) but (©) from (D) for 120. Because he knew he was being observed, Curtis had trouble ------- on his work. (A) concentrates (B) concentrating (C) concentrated (0) concentration mractce rst @121. The speech, -----~ quite long, succeeded in holding the interest of the audience from beginning to end. (A) though (B) needless (C) factually (0) however 122. They probably ~~ we get there. (A) had finished (B) have finished (C) will have finished (D) will have been finishing dinner by the time 123, Miguel prefers working mornings, but this week he has been assigned to the night (A) crew (8) clan (C) cast (D) call 124, It should be understood that the ------- of a solid customer base is not something that occurs overnight. (A) creativity {B) creation (C) creature (0) creator 125. Of course there have been negative consequences, but ------ the whole, the development of the automobile has been of tremendous benefit to humankind. (A) at (B) in (C) to (D) on 126. 127. 128. 129. 130. The department's mission is to inform employees of new regulations and ~ management of ways to ensure compliance with them, (A) advice (B) advise (C) advisor (D) advisory For the most part, ------ in technology stocks have seen the value of their shares increase dramatically over the last five years. (A) investing (B) investment (C) investors (D) investiture We regret ------- your office of the changes to the program earlier and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. (A) to inform (B) not having informed (C) not to inform (D) the informing of Employees of Carbo Metallurgy Ltd. are strongly encouraged to make suggestions as ------- how workplace safety might be improved. (A) to (B) of © it (0) in Representatives of this firm must never to high-pressure or deceitful sales tactics, for these only succeed in alienating potential customers. (A) succumb (8) resolve (©) submit (D) resort131. Hardly ----- surveyed expressed interest in cither of the product offerings being considered (A) anyone (B) noone (C) those (D) of those 132, COLAs, or Cost-of-Living Adjustments, exist to ensure that the value of pensions is not ------ by inflation. (A) declassified (8) defended (C) decreased (0) deceived 133, In this economic climate, it is difficult to cover expenses, ------- achieve a profit. (A) evermore (8) more or less (C) much less (0) as much as 134. The television advertisement was so. effective that customer service representatives had a difficult time ------- with the sudden increase in incoming calls. (A) holding down (B) putting through (C) keeping up (D) taking over 135, News ------- of our financial difficulties has hurt our chances of completing the merger. (A) uncovering (B) coverage (C) uncovers (D) covering 137. Attendance at the workshop is ~ 136. There have been several production line injuries attributable to worker —--; thus, the decision has been made to increase the number and length of breaks allowed. (A) diligence (8) fatigue (C) wages (D) insurance + for all faculty members except those scheduled to teach while it is in session. (A) mandatory (B) laudatory (C) exemplary (D) disciplinary 138. Declines in absenteeism and increased led the company to provide across-the-board pay raises. (A). productivity (8) produce (C) productions (D) producers 139. While | was sitting outside the head office yesterday, | overheard someone —----- that your application for transfer had been rejected, though | am not certain who it was | heard speaking, (A) say (8) said (C) to say (D) had said 140. Ms. Oliver wishes to express her concem the decision not to review the safety procedures. (A) regard (8) regarding (C) regards (0) regardless Practice Test ®PART 6 Directions: Read the texts on the following pages. You will find a word or phrase missing in some of the sentences. Below each of the sentences, four answer choices are given. Select the most appropriate ‘answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.Questions 141 through 143 refer to the following article. WE ARE LOOKING FOR TENANTS | IN THE TWIN CITIES AREA Apartment Search Magazine (ASM) is ------- to advertising apartment communities, townhouses, 141. (A) devotes (B) devotee (C) devoted (D) devotion and condominiums available in the Twin Cities area. If you have an advertisement you would like included in ASM, call (599) 373-3329 M-F 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., or email us at asm@twincities.org. ASM is published ---—- and is distributed FREE to our readers. It can be found at key locations | 142. (A) monthly (B) one a month (C) by monthly (0) ina month such as grocery stores, convention and visitor centers, chambers of commerce, restaurants, college campuses, and hotels and motels. ASM reserves the tight to refuse advertising for any reason. No advertisement will be accepted if it is in violation the terms of the Housing Non-Discrimination 143. (A) to (8) from (C) for (0) of Act of 1997. PraccerntQuestions 144 through 146 refer to the following notice. Good personal hygiene is required of all our food service employees. Please refer to the the beginning of your shift and at ~ 145. guidelines. (A) under B) followed (C) following D) below 144, ( ( ( Hands must be clean at alll times, and you are required to wash them with soap and hot water at ~ once every hour thereafter, after handling trash, and before (A) least (B) most (C) all (0) many retuming to work from the restroom: or meal breaks. Nails are to be trimmed to a reasonable length. The maximum acceptable length is 1/8 inch longer than your fingertip. Failure to adhere to these guidelines ~ 146. (A) has to (B) could have (C) might (D) should result in your being asked to leave work for the day, and repeated failure or refusal to adhere WILL result in job loss.Questions 147 through 149 refer to the following memo. Memo To: All Employees From: Mail Division Re: Internal Mail delivery Date: June 3* ‘The Mail Division would like to ask you to be sure to follow the set guidelines for the ------ of intemal 147. (A) deliver B) delivery (C) deliverance D) deliberation mail. Recently, several members of staff have complained that mail has taken a long time to pass from department to department. While we do our best to provide same-day delivery, this is not always possible. To help us do a ------ job, please remember to do the following: put all items to 148, (A) more (8) best (C) better (D) most be delivered in envelopes, write the name of recipients in capital letters, write the department of recipients UNDER their name, and write all the information in the top left-hand corner of the 149. (A) above (8) under « ( (C) following (D) next envelope. Thank you for your assistance.Questions 150 through 152 refer to the following advertisement. The annual BIG Mart super sale is here again. For the next seven days, we are offering savings of between 10 and 40% on selected items from our ----- stock. If you have had your eye on a new 150. (A) now (8) next « ( (C) contemporary D) current washing machine, now you can get one from just $300. Looking for a new TV for the living room? We have flat-screen TVs from just $599. We are also offering great savings on MP3 players, DVD. players, and many -- items from our home entertainment range. Check out our website for a 151. (A) another (B) also (C) too (D) other list of our special offers. The list is updated hourly, If you can find the same item at a cheaper price in another store, just bring us proof and we'll match the ----—- price. Please note all items are either 152. (A) cheaper (B) cheap (C) cheaply (D) more cheap ex-display models or returned merchandise. Alll items come with a twelve-month warranty.PART 7 Directions: In this part of the test, you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, letters, and advertisements. Each text is followed by several questions. Choose the correct answer to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. practice rotQuestions 153 through 155 are based on the following advertisement. NV MOVING SALE! EVERYTHING MUST GO BY JAN 22”! Item for Sale Quantity Asking Price Details Girl's bicycle 1 $35 Yellow. Needs one new tire. Bookcases 2 $80 each, Solid oak. Bought | $150 for both for $200 each. End tables 2 $30 each, Slight scratches $55 for both on both. | Bowling balls | 2 $15 each, $25 for both 15 and 12 Ib. Sleeping bags 3 $30/$25/$10 2 adult, 1 child. All for $55 Slight tear in child's. Golf club sets 2 $200/$180 Men's right-handed, | (These prices are FIRM!) | women’s left. Unless otherwise noted, prices are negotiable. Call 555-3122 weekdays, 555-6454 eves. and weekends. Ask for Ed or Yuki. Se 153. In total, how many pieces of furniture are 155. Which of these has a price that will NOT for sale? be negotiated? (A) One (A) The women's golf clubs (8) Two (B) The fifteen-pound bowling ball (C) Three (C) The girt's bicycle (D) Four (D) The child's sleeping bag 154, For which of the followit defects noted? (A) The end tables (B) The bookcases (C) The sleeping bags (D) The bicycle ing are there noQuestions 156 through 158 are based on the following notice. LIFEGUARD TRAINING This Is a forty hour class for those fourteen and older wishing to receive state lifeguard certification. Training includes basi¢ water rescue techniques, CPR, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, and basic first aid for injuries. This is a prerequisite for the Lifeguard Supervisor's Certificate course available this summer. Proof of age is required, and applicants under the age of eighteen must submit a parental permission form. All equipment except swimwear is provided. Registration fee must accompany application. Applications accepted from January 25-February 12 Start of classes: February 21 Last class and certification exam: May 10 Fees: Swim Clud members—$150, non-mermbers—$200 sere eGR SOG ENT GGA TILE SPM 156. What is the minimum age for enrollment in 158, When must the registration fee be paid? the training? , (A) On or before January 25 (A) Fourteen years old (B) Between January 25 and February 12 (8) Fifteen years old (C) On February 21 (C) Seventeen years old (D) Anytime before May 10 (D) Eighteen years old 157. What must all trainees provide? (A) Their lifeguard certificates (B) A first aid manual (C) A parental permission form (D) Proof of age rractice textQuestions 159 through 161 are based on the following information. What is the number one cause of injury and hospitalization among older adults in the nation? You might be surprised by the answer: Falls. One-third of people aged sixty-five and older have a serious fall each year, and unfortunately, many die as a result. The National Alliance for the Elderly estimates that two-thirds of the fatalities resulting from falls are preventable. We would like all our readers to consider the following tips to stay safe and injury-free. These are just a few tips to safeguard yourself from falls: * Before rising from bed, sit on the side for a few minutes and make sure you don’t feel dizzy. * If you use a wheelchair, lock the wheels before getting in and out. * Use the bathroom before lying down in bed for the night. * Keep electric and telephone cords tucked away behind furniture. ails a grab bar on the wall by the tub or shower. 159. Who is the target audience for this 161. Which of the following can be inferred information? from the passage? (A) Elderly people (A) Elderly people should take (B) Older people injured in falls showers rather than baths. (C) Health care providers for the elderly (8) Many people trip and fall over (D) Older users of wheelchairs electrical and telephone cords. (C) The likelihood of a fall decreases at age sixty-five. 160. Which of the following is correct, (D) Most older people who fall require according to the information in the hospitalization. passage? (A) Nearly one-third of older adults die as a result of falls. (B) Most people are surprised by the data on falls. (C) One organization works to prevent falls among the elderly (D) Most deaths from falls among the elderly are preventable. @ Practice estQuestions 162 through 164 are based on the following notice. ARAADAABDAAAAEASASASAEEEASAAAADESSAALAEDAAL EMER SG « * TIME TO RENEW! Fall is membership renewal time at the recreation center. Come to the front desk before October 1" to renew your membership and update your personal information (address, phone number, emergency contact, and doctor). It is important that this information be current in case something happens while you are using center facilities, and also so that we may send you your monthly newsletter, Your new membership cards will be blue, and they will be good through October of next year. Remember, you need a valid membership card to enter the rec center. As always, there is no cost for membership, but there is a suggested donation of $15.00 to the facility maintenance fund every time you renew. WARAAAAASABAAALAASAAAASEA‘ES BRAAAABDSAAARSDADADALASALD AA * THLE RT EEE ETE ETE ETE EET TTT TTY 162. What is probably true of the old 164. Which of the following is NOT an membership cards? example of personal information to (A) They had cost $15. be updated? (B) They were not necessary to (A) Address enter the center. (B) Doctor (C) They were not blue. (C) Phone number (D) They do not expire (0) Email address 463. Why does the recreation center ask for $15? (A) For facility upkeep (B) To donate to charity (C) For medical insurance (D) To pay for the newsletter practice rstQuestions 165 through 168 refer to the following newspaper article. @ 165. 166. (Center City) The Metro Airport Authority (MAA) announced at a news conference today that it has reached a long-sought agreement with Great Lakes Airways to increase flight service at both local airports. MAA spokesman William Henry James told reporters the airline had agreed to add two new weekly departures for and one new daily arrival from Chicago to its existing City Airport schedule, and that County Airport would see one new daily round trip to Chicago and one more daily departure for Buffalo. Though the starting dates for the new flight service have yet to be formalized, James said that he and Great Lakes representatives had an understanding that all new flights would be on the airline’s schedule by the end of November or early December. Making the announcement at city hall this morning, James said that the schedule changes should be especially welcome news for local business travelers, many of whom have criticized the MAA for its inability to persuade airlines serving the area to expand their schedules. According to the information given, which 167. What is true of William Henry James? of the following will be the result of the (A) He works for the Metro Airport flight schedule changes? Authority. (A). City Airport will be busier than (B) His office is at City Airport. County Airport. (C) He works for Great Lakes Airlines. (B) Prices for airline tickets in Center (D) His office is at city hall. City will decline. (C) There will be one more daily flight to Buffalo from County Airport. 168, What is true of the increase in flight (D) Criticism of the Metro Airport service to the Center City area? Authority will cease (A) It will begin in January (B) It will increase local taxes. (C) Itwas desired by local business When the changes take effect, how many travelers. new flights will be departing from County (D) There will be new flights to several Airport each day? cities. (A) One (B) Two (C) Four (D) Seven @ Practice TestQuestions 169 through 172 are based on the following letter. a oe = an ae Debbie’s Restaurant Seminole Recreation Supply, Inc. 5243 Milford Drive Western Avenue Suite 2B Westmere, TX 44770 Colony Business Park Houston, TX 45684 Dear Debbie’s Manager: Generally, when I find myself sitting down to write a letter to a business, it is to complain about a poor product or service. This time, however, I have the pleasure of writing to commend all those at your restaurant for a job well done. Last Wednesday evening, I was suddenly asked by my company to treat a group of prospective clients to dinner. Though I had never eaten at Debbie’s before, I had always heard good things about your restaurant, and thus decided to give it a try. To my pleasant surprise, everything I had heard was true. The food was excellent and reasonably priced, and the service was prompt and impeccably polite. I was particularly impressed with the patience and friendliness shown by one waitress—Julie, I believe her name was. My guests were seven business people from Asia making their first trip to our country. As it was their first time in an American restaurant, they required some extra time and assistance to make their meal selections. Julie was very pleasant and helpful, carefully explaining the items on the menu and making appropriate suggestions So, thank you for a very pleasant dining experience. I will certainly be bringing future clients to your establishment. Sincerely, Rodrigo C. Mendez International Account Manager 169. What aspect of his experience at 171. What is the purpose of the letier? Debbie's did Rodrigo Mendez NOT (A) To complain about service mention? (B) To praise the restaurant (A) The cleanliness of the restaurant (C) To recommend Debbie's (B) The cost of the food (0) To contirm a reservation (C) The performance of an employee (D) The quality of the food 172. What is true of the people Rodrigo Mendez treated to dinner at Debbie's? 170. Why did Rodrigo Mendez decide to take (A) They were European businessmen. his guests to Debbie's? (B) They are good friends of his. (A) Intemational foods are served there. (C) They are employees of Seminole (B) Itis near his office. Recreation Supply, Inc. (C) His guests wished to go there. (D) They were unfamiliar with American (0) He had heard it was good restaurants. actin toot @Questions 173 through 176 are based on the following advertising brochure. K IS THAT PORTABLE GENERATOR IN THE GARAGE GOOD ENOUGH? Itisn’t. Make no mistake about it: The power NEVER goes out on a nice sunny day. If you lose power, it will probably be on a cold, wet, or snowy day. With the ElectroGen automatic standby electric generator you won't have to lift a finger to get the electricity running. Put it in your garage, and . . . well, that's all. When the electricity goes off, you do NOTHING! Simply wait fifteen seconds and PRESTO!-ElectroGen takes over. That's right, ElectroGen begins providing power for the vital circuits in your home within mere seconds of a power outage —automatically. That old portable just doesn’t compare. It has to be brought out of storage and moved to where you need it. It must be fueled frequently. To use it, you have to run extension cords to all your appliances. So if you want to avoid the walk to and from the garage in the freezing rain to get your generator up and Tunning, call your ElectroGen dealer today. Let ElectroGen do the dirty work when the lights go out. f 173. For whom is this advertisement 175. When a power outage occurs, what must intended? (A) Electricians (8) Appliance dealers (C) Homeowners (D) Construction companies 174. What is an advantage of an ElectroGen over a portable generator, according to the advertisement? (A) Itis cheaper to buy. (B) Itis cheaper to use. (C) It operates more electrical devices. (D) Itcan be used while stil in the garage. @ rrtce ow an ElectroGen user do? (A) Wait a short time (B) Connect an extension cord (C) Tum off the well pump (0) Flip the power switch on 176. When are people most likely to need a generator? (A) Ona sunny day (8) Ona Sunday (C) Never (0) Ona day with bad weatherQuestions 177 through 180 are based on the following information. The Ethical Business Practices Association of Western Ohio (EBPA/WO) FAQ List : What is the EBPA/WO? ‘The EBPA/WO is a non-profit corporation financed by membership, and our mission is to promote fair and ethical business standards. Q What businesses can join the EBPA/WO? : Application for membership is open to any business registered with the Ohio Revenue Office, but contrary to a popularly held belief, a business cannot join this organization simply by paying dues. It must also have a history of ethical business practices and adhere to fair advertising and selling standards. eo Q: What services does the EBPA/WO offer the public? ‘A: We offer buying information and general advice on a variety of subjects. We frequently send out media releases to inform the general public (as well as member businesses) on trends relating to frauds and scams, We also offer mediation and arbitration services in disputes arising between consumers and member businesses. 177. What is true of the EBPAWO? 179. According to the passage, what is a (A) It generally runs a deficit. popular myth about the EBPA/WO? (B) It does not collect dues. (A) Unethical businesses can easily join. (C) Itis a government agency. (B) Itonly provides services to members. (D) Itis open only to registered (C) Itis controlled by large businesses. businesses. (D) Itis financed by its membership. 178. Who can join the EBPAWO? 180. Which of the following services does the (A) Members of the public EBPA/WO NOT offer to the public? (B) Wealthy companies (A) Consumer warnings (C) Ethical companies (B) Buying information (D) Advertising companies (C) Arbitration services (D) Product discounts Practice TostQuestions 181 through 185 are based on the following memo and information. TNR TERT ORATOR RS RRTTROTRRT REESE TTNNTRERETERRRRNERN NOOR TETDETRSE Memo To: All regional managers From: Stewie Griffin, General Manager Re: Inventory Tracking Changes ‘As most of you are aware, beginning in the new calendar year, we here at AligMedia will be changing our supply inventory tracking system from GenTrak to MaxTrak. The MaxTrack system will allow us to monitor inventory from both our domestic distribution facilities as well as our overseas branches. We feel that MaxTrak will be simpler, easier to use, and more cost efficient in the long run; however, because MaxTrak uses a parameter input code that is markedly different from GenTrak’s variable input code, it is necessary for regional managers to attend a three-day training and familiarization workshop. The workshop is scheduled for October 6" through 8" at the Seabrisk Hotel (Grand Pine Conference Room) in Escondito, California. We look forward to seeing you there. | have attached a copy of the program and training objectives. Stewie Griffin General Manager RRURTTT RRR RAATTATORRETTERTERCRORERREHRTE Hi MaxTrak Inventory Training and iil iH] Familiarization Workshop 1 (1] October 6-8" , Seabrisk Hotel, Escondito, California. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. daily The training program will cover the following: * Creating a record for new customers in the sales database * How to determine what data needs to be entered into the newly created record * Determining methods to acquire the data needed } » Acquisition of the necessary data and entering it into the sales database My |) « Accessing and editing existing individual records in the sales database ||» Properly saving changes made to the sales database i * Printing individual records from the sales database + Managing knowledge of confidentiality requirements relating to information in the sales database /|| All costs will be covered by AligMedia. @ Practice rest181, Who will need to attend the training 184, According to the reading, which of the workshop? following is a benefit of MaxTrak? (A) Stewie Griffin (A) Itis more cost efficient than the (8) All employees of AligMedia current system. (C) The general manager (B) Itis more complex than GenTrak. (D) All regional managers (C) Itis more expensive than GenTrak. (D) It can be used on any computer system 182. Why is this training necessary? (A) Because of a change in management 185. Which of the following will NOT be taught (B) Because of a change in data in the workshop? keeping (A). Printing records (C) Because of recent customer (B) Selling of records complaints (C) Editing of records (D) Because of new changes (0) Creating records in the law 183. How long will the whole training workshop last? (A) Until 9:00 a.m. (B) Seven hours (C) Twenty-one hours (D) One week practice TestQuestions 186 through 190 are based on the following letter and membership card. 1301 Avon Street, London, Ontario N2P 1P9 Dear Sir or Madam, My name is Carl Roe (membership # 4-23387-224), and I am writing to you in order to renew my membership in the CDC (Canada Drivers’ Club) and enact a change in my membership status. First, you will find a check for the sum of $140.99. This amount is to cover my yearly membership of $99, as well as the subscription cost for two years of Driving World magazine, which was advertised in a flyer enclosed with my renewal letter. Second, I wish to add my new wife, Sandra Roe, to my membership policy. I understand that there may be additional charges for a two-person policy, so I would appreciate it if you would send me a bill for the balance I owe. Sincerely, Carl G. Roe Canada Drivers’ Club Membership Card Cardholder: Carl G. Roe Membership #4-23387-224 Membership type: Individual+Spouse MEMBER SINCE: 1998 Vehicles in household: 3 DUES BILLED ANNUALLY Membership Benefits: 24-Hour Emergency Road Service In Ontario (299) 555-2323186. Why did Mr. Roe send this letter? 189. What is clearly true of this membership (A) To announce his marriage card? (B) To cancel a subscription (A) It has been used for emergency (C) To make a complaint road service. (D) To renew a membership (B) Itis to be kept in the car at all times. (C) Itis paid for once a year. (D) Itis for use in winter only. 187. Which of the following is NOT true about Mr. Roe? (A) He has three cars. 190. How many people are listed as covered (B) He married recently. under this membership? (C) He enjoys reading magazines. (A) One (D) He has been a member since 1989. (8) Two (C) Three (D) Four 188. How much does a two-year subscription to Driving World magazine cost? (A) $140.99 (B) $99 (C) $41.99 (D) $40.99 practice Tost @)Questions 191 through 195 are based on the following citation and letter. p PILEREOERERIDDEREEEEEIEEDE LESS EIPEDE DEES SEOPOLER EDS BOGOR City of Booker Falls Police Department Municipal Traffic Citation #203320WIL Ticket issued by: W. Wilson BFPD Badge #: 1935 Vehicle Plate #: KW84J State: NC Vehicle description: Silver four-door, 1995 Location: Northbound East 44" St. 400 block. Date/time: 2 Feb, 3:55 p.m. Traffic violation code: P4 Traffic violation: Expired parking meter As the owner of the vehicle noted above, you are hereby informed that you are being cited for the traffic law violation just described. If you wish to plead guilty to this violation and pay a fine of $18.00, please bring this citation to city hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., M—Th. Alternatively, you may mail this citation with a check for the sum of $18.00 plus @ $2 handling charge. If you do not wish to plead guilty to this violation and would like to arrange to contest this citation in a court of law, please notify the clerk of municipal court within thirty days. PPEOEILLEDD HHS HOEDSHESHSHPEHSISEHEE PELELEREREEODEDS OEF ELELOLESPLEPPRPSPHHHED boas PLEEEELLELELELEELEEELELEL BRO LLDELLLEEELELELPPLEELEEELELEE 56 Pleasant Street Midvale, MI 33452 February 8" City of Booker Falls Police Department, Traffic Violations Section, : Booker Falls i Municipal Traffic Citation #203320WIL : Please find enclosed a check for the sum of $20. This is payment for the above =: mentioned traffic citation. Please note that the payment is composed of $18 for the actual fine and $2 to cover departmental handling charges. | know that | am {guilty and feel | have no choice but to pay. However, | do feel that the city needs to provide additional traffic meters and public parking areas at lower prices. The cost of parking is extremely expensive. | truly believe that if the process were reduced, more people would use the parking meters honestly. Sincerely, = Morris Borata i = = Bhs.ecaee preeeeeteeeeneeeredeesaresrerererereiinetes! eanenesaneenanane vl @ rractice ros191. Who is W. Wilson? (A) (B) (c) (0) The victim of a car theft A police officer The municipal court clerk The recipient of the citation 192. What is NOT indicated on the citation? A) (B) (c) (D) Where the vehicle was located How to pay the fine Whether the citation will be contested How much to pay 193. Why was the citation issued? (A) (8) (c) (0) Because W. Wilson was speeding Because the vehicle owner was speeding Because the vehicle owner didn't pay for parking Because the vehicle owner didn't pay a fine 194, How much did Mortis Borata pay? (A) $2 (B) $18 (C) $20 (D) $30 195. How does Mr. Borata feel about parking facilities in Booker Falls? (A) They are great. (8) They are too small. (C) They are too expensive. (D) They are too far from his home. rractice rstQuestions 196 through 200 are based on the following letters. CUD EE Ee EB Ed Edo ED De he ee Eee ed 1963 Cradle Terrace Troy, IN 11275 VBC Credit One Hoenikker Place New York, NY 88411 Dear Sir, Lrecently read an advertisement for the VBC Platinum credit card in World Entertainment Monthly magazine. I was interested by the favorable interest rates and terms of the VBC card. I have filled in the form that was enclosed with the magazine and am sending it with this letter, I have not had a VBC credit card previously and believe that my credit rating is good, so I do not foresee any difficulties in issuing this card. I look forward to a quick response. Sincerely, Mona Aamons De Dee este Os Det Betts Deteo ooo eDeOr Oe O sD -DensOeoe tee ooo 0) Dede Es 2 oe es ee ee Be eee VBC Credit One Hoenikker Place ey New York, NY 88411 E Mona Aamons fp ® 1963 Cradle Terrace Troy, IN 11275 Dear Ms. Aamons: @ Thank you for your interest in a VBC Platinum credit card. Unfortunately, we regret to inform you that we are unable to approve your application for this card @ due to insufficient time in your current address and excessive debt-to-income ratio. This decision has been based in part on a credit report provided by Equity Evaluations, Inc. (noted below). You may receive a copy of this report free ot charge, provided you request it in writing directly from the credit evaluation service within six calendar months. Cordially, @ Nancy Lloyd Nancy Lloyd/Senior Credit Manager Credit evaluation service: Equity Evaluations, Inc., PO Box 22, Los Angeles, CA @ | 98365 ® Practice Test196. Why did Mona Aamons write to VBC 199. To obtain a free credit report, what must Credit? Mona Aamons do? (A) To ask about the cost of platinum (A) Contact VBC credit (8) To cancel a credit card (B) Request it from Equity Evaluations, (C) To pay a bill Inc. (D) To apply for a credit card (C) Reply to Nancy Lloyd (D) Wait for the report 197. What is Mona Aamon’s opinion of her “credit rating? 200. Based on the letter, which of the following (A) Ithas some difficulties. is known about Mona Aamons? (B) She doesn’t need one. (A) She has many credit cards. (C) Itis good. (B) She has always lived at 1963 Cradle (D) It is her own personal matter. Terrace. (C) She has many children, (D) She may request a free credit 198. According to the letter, what does Mona report. ‘Aamons have? (A) A VBC platinum card (8) Bad credit history (C) Too many debts * (0) A part-time job Practice Tost @ipt h o a ¢ s EUNIT® PART 1. Picture Description 1. (A) The man is flying a kite. (B) The man is waving to his friend. (C) The men are cleaning the park. (D) The men are taking a break from work. 2. (A) The cats are fighting outside. {B) His cat is sleeping soundly. (C) The cat is walking along the street. (O) The cat is near the door. 3. (A) The woman is drinking a beer. (8) People are drinking and smoking at a bar. (C) The woman is holding a drink. (0) She is paying the bartender cash for the drink. 4, (A) The art is on display in a museum. (8) The building is being torn down. (©) The children are painting the school (0) There is graffiti on the wall 5. (A) The value of the building is low. (6) The building has been destroyed by fire. (C) The building is under construction. (0) The office building iS open for business. PART 2. Questions and Responses 1. How far is it to Pasadena? (A) I drove there. (B) About five kilometers. (C) In one hour. 2. Is your father home? (A) Yes, just a minute, please. (8) In the car. (C) No, he can't, 3, Where is my tie? (A) | bought it. (B) She's in har bedroom, (©) It's on the dresser. 4, How are you doing? (A) I'm working now. (B) Great! And you? (C) Thanks for asking. 5. Can you help me with this project? (A) don't need any help, thanks. (8) Not right now. 'm very busy. (C) Ill be out ofthe office. ® Transcript PART 3. Short Conversations Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following conversation. M: Excuse me. | need to check out of my room about 30 minutes late tomorrow. I'm expecting a phone ‘all at 10:30, and | wor't be finished by 11:00. Will that be a problem? \W: Not at all. Your bill has already been paid, so just leave your keys in the room. M: Great. Thank you very much. W: | hope you enjoyed your stay. Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following conversation. W: Excuse me, can you tell me how to operate this machine? M: Of course. You need to load your originals in the tray, dial the number, and press start W: Is that the big red button? M: No, its the green one here, Just ask it you have any more problems. PART 4. Short Talks Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following information. M: Welcome to scenic Durango. Our resort offers many activities that you can enjoy in the beautiful sunshine each day. For example, we offer river rafting and rock climbing. We also offer mountain biking trips, golf lessons and tournaments, and many other Sports. If you need further information or want to sign up for any of these activities, please ask for our activities coordinator, Roxie Lane. She will be pleased to help. ‘Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following information. W: Welcome to the first faculty meeting of the year. My name is Beverly, and | am pleased to introduce to you our new faculty members, Professor Hale and Professor Chava. They will be joining us this year. OK, well, there are many new things to discuss here in our first departmental meeting of the new semester, 50 I'd like to begin immediately. The first thing | want to mention is the use of a new textbook, which we will give you now.UNIT@ PART 1. Picture Description 1, (A) The computer has broken down. (8) The woman is using the mouse. (C) The woman is typing on the keyboard. (D) The woman is helping the man. 2. (A) Trees surround the buildings. (8) Trees are being cut down by loggers. (C) There is construction all over the city (0) The mountains are taller than the buildings. 8. (A) The man is reading a sign. (B) The man got on the train. (C) The man has missed the train. (0) The man is waiting for a train. 4, (A) The woman is walking on a beach, (8) The man is sitting on a bench (C) The woman is walking down the stairs. (0) The man is sitting on his bed. 5, (A) The man is resting at home. (8) The man is looking at books. (C) The man is running. (D) The man has a shoe in his hands. PART 2. Questions and Responses 1, How much are the pencils? (A) 50 cents each. (B) At the bookstore. (C) We don't carty notebooks. 2. Where did you go this afternoon? (A) To play tennis (8) I'l be back this evening. (C) Can you come, too? 3, Have you seen the manager this moming? (A) He saw it last night. (B) She is very friendly. (C) She hasn't come in yet. 4, When did you get your new telephone? (A) It wasn't very expensive. (©) Just yesterday. (C) It's a cordless phone. 5, Are there any rooms available? (A) There isn't any room, (B) They are upstairs. (C) Yes, how many guests will be staying? PART 3. Short Conversat Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following conversation. 'W: Can you tell me what time the next bus for Los Angeles leaves? M: Itruns every fifteen minutes. You just missed the eleven o'clock bus. W: Oh, that's too bad. Where does it leave from? M: Stand thiteen. You can wait over there. ns, Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following conversation. W: Excuse me. Are you Rick Johnson? M: Yes, have we met before? You look really familar. W: Yes, we knew each other a long time ago. We were in elementary school together. M: On, gosh, yes. Well, how long have you been working here at Super Mart? PART 4, Short Talks Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following message. W: Hi Julie, | guess you are stil in the meeting, | just want to remind you of something, Before you leave today, would you please be sure to tur off the photocopier and the printers? Someone lett them on again last night. Also, please tum off the lights in the olfice. We are trying to do everything possible to save electricity around here. Thanks. Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following announcement, M: Today's cruise will take us to some very exotic islands, Our first stop will be Margarita Island, where you will find many places to shop and dine. We will Continue to Aruba Island where you will have the ‘opportunity to enjoy the beach and relax under the sun, So please sit back and enjoy the cruise. We will arrive at Margarita Island shortly. rrancrit QD)UNIT PART 1. Picture Description 1. (A) The man is eating caviar. {B) The women are holding wine glasses. (C) The party is almost over. (D) The women are dancing on the stage. 2, (A) The car is parked on a street comer. (6) The bike carries more than one person. (C) The bike is beside the rack. (0) The motoreycle is being moved to the factory 3. (A) He is looking at his friend in the locker room. (8) He is wiping his face with the towel. (C) He is putting shaving cream on his face. (D) He is looking at himself in the mirror. 4, (A) The city skyline consists of tall buildings. (8) The wooden structures are blocking the view. (C) The buildings have been left abandoned. (0) The stars are shining over the buildings. 5. (A) The elevator is full of people. (8) People are on the escalator. (C) The escalator is out of order. (0) People prefer to use the stairs. PART 2. Questions and Responses 1. What are your hours today? (A) Somy, | don't have a wateh, (8) We're open from nine to five. (C) Inten minutes. 2, Where can I make a phone call? (A) There's a pay phone around the corer. (B) It’s on the bus. (C) Meet me at the library. 3. What time did you start this morning? (A) At 7:00 p.m, @) In the office. (C) At 8:00 a.m, 4, Which color do you prefer? (A) It's on my computer. (8) The orange one is nice. (C) Can we do it again? 5, Have you met the new secretary? (A) No, not yet. (8) She is in the office today, (C) Her name is Alice. @ wanecrot PART 3, Short Conversations Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following conversation. M: Can I help you? W: Yes, I'm looking for aspirin. Do you have any? | can't see it here. M: Yes, ma'am. i’s on the second shelf over there, on the right-hand side. W: Oh, there itis, next to the boxes of tissues. Thanks, Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following conversation. M: Have you received the paperwork from the secretary? W: Yes. | reviewed it and sent it to the main office. M: How did it look? Did you need to make any changes? W: It was excellent work. | didn’t need to change anything this time, PART 4. Short Talks Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following introduction. Ww: ‘Sharla, | would like to introduce you to my mother, ‘Ann. She is @ wonderful woman. She enjoys gardening and cooking. You should see all of her cookbooks! She must have more than fifty of them! She also likes to play the piano and sing with the family on holidays. | am sure you will enjoy getting to know her. Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following passage. na Yesterday, | was trying to get my computer connected to the Internet. It was a complete disaster! First, | Couldn't figure out the access number for the modem. Then, | forgot my password. When I finally remembered my password, the telephone line was busy. | waited for twenty minutes, but it was no use. I {gave up because | had to go to work. I'l have to try again today.